The Outside World and Previous Actions
The most important and noteworthy thing that has happened of late is the state in Messerbeißer has completely devolved even further and worse than anyone else can imagine. It has gotten so bad that the civilians are forming militias in order to protect themselves and their property from thievery and gangs, and the police have essentially been stretched so thin and taken so many casualties of late that the situation has gotten so bad that the actual army has been sent by the end of the month. Even then, the issues that plague the poor city continue to cause the place to falter and struggle, but at least some semblance of order if being held now. Even if the state of the city is still fairly bad. On the bright side a Pren Gwyn philanthropist has attempted to create a Youth program in the city similar to that in their hometown to potentially help with the situation. Other than this, further crackdowns on human trafficking has occurred in Shirohon thanks to the mysterious Jiyū, or are at least believed to be their doing, seeing as the injuries the criminals had are the same, and the general lack of knowledge as to what exactly happened somewhat similar to the first time they struck against crooks. Lastly, the Nemorland Elections are in full swing, and the final counting is to happen by the start of next month. Though it's quite likely that a number of parties will need to band together to form a proper majority.
Project: TIPSRolls: Effectiveness (5+1), Cost (4+1), Bugs (4+1)Work on the TIPS has come to a close with a myriad of substances tested and their effect on any biological organism that is in contact with the gas or inhales it. The full report that Dr Stealey has given is extremely long and detailed about all the different effects and how long it takes to effect a subject, along with details on how different physical condition of a subject would react to the gas. It was quite difficult it seems to make it not kill people who breath it while still retaining it's effectiveness yet the good doctor has managed to find a solution expertly and swiftly. Still, in it's current form, it's fairly easy to equip a squad with it and not cost too much, relatively speaking. Furthermore, Stealey also made a highly Lethal version of the gas that can be utilized as well, which also costs an equal amount of money to purchase, though likely will draw more attention from the law considering it kills people. Still, we got everything desired and then some. Also it should be noted that the effects of the gas depend on exposure, and generally takes an hour to wear off. Though, it should be noted due to it's nature it is best to utilize it with caution, as we have no equipment that protects an individual from it's own effects.
Messerbeißer Youth ProgramFeng has gone to Messerbeißer itself and has quite clearly seen the sorry state the city is in. Crime is rampant to such a level that the military itself has come in to restore order. How the situation devolved so quickly is honestly a shock, but at least things can progress at modest pace with some semblance of order and the current state of the city leaves there to be a lot of PR that can be gained through further philanthropist actions, even if she doesn't particularly care for the people of Messerbeißer unlike most of those in her home city. Still, first thing's first and that's getting the Youth Program up and running, and the paperwork is fairly harsh, what with the Pren Gwyn citizenship causing issues, but luckily the sorry state of the city helps ease things, especially considering this is clearly an act of charity...
Meeting EinherjarWhen Vinod next met the industrial thieves, and requested to join them, he was swiftly asked to show off what he was capable of, and utilizing the suit that he had recently acquired and also some of his driving skills, the leader of the group after this approached and spoke to him, handing him a black patch similar in the style to the one the others had. When asked, the leader of sorts would say "We run on a color coded ranking system based on the visual spectrum. New initiates are infrared. Though given what you have done for us and your skill and equipment, I fully expect you to skip past red and maybe even orange once you are properly integrated. And before you ask any further questions, the highest rank you'll often see on the field is yellow or green. If anyone higher is there then that means shit's really hit the fan or the higher ups really need something dealt with." After this, he'd extend a hand to shake on it with Vinod, and after say "Welcome to Einherjar. If you have any further questions you'll find out eventually."
The time working for them would be surprisingly peaceful, well as peaceful as it could be. Vinod took one of their vehicles, worked on it to get it good to go, and drove off to the city to take part in some of their work. Really, it was mostly quite a lot of waiting on them while remaining on lookout and trying to remain unseen. Though after a while, the machinery they were looting would be stowed away and Vinod drove off without much problems, any sirens being heard long after they had ditched the scene. And after he simply would be directed to one of the warehouses that the organization seemed to own a fair distance away. Still, there would be a number of close calls later in the month as the military started cracking down on things, but Vinod's skill and the surprising skill of these Einherjar thieves would swiftly prove themselves. By the end of the month, a letter would be delivered to Vinod's business, directed to him. Inside was a Yellow patch to replace the old one he had, and a note congratulating him on his work and skill, along with a bit of information, alongside a nice amount of cash and of a place to meet 'superiors' when called upon once more, though it'd also say that at the moment is was deemed more important he continue his mechanic work rather than join them as their work in Messerbeißer was almost done. The last part of the letter was odd however. Apparently, should any G.W.E.H.E.R agent's interfere with their work, they are to send a report immediately, and also if any of their agents are killed in their attempt to disrupt operations that they are to be handed over...
It is currently the Project and Research phase.
You may at this moment in time describe and start one project which you would like to work on. The full effects of a project will be known upon completion, and the price and time of a project will be known once it is started. Do note that once you start a project, you do not need to work on it in the deployment phase, though electing not to will not advance it closer to completion.
Status of the Cabal:Current Funds: 6 million $
Current Influence: 5 favors
Name: Feng Zhelan
Gender: Female
Appearance and Background: Born in Hong Kong, Zhelan was one swift to realize their lack of opportunity there from a young age, and would, after learning English thanks to a factory manager she worked for temporarily, stow away on a ship to America, where she would find Chinese immigration was banned. While she originally had an idea of going to Canada through america and getting a permit there so that way they could loophole the system, they needed money for this and would resort to thievery for a time, eventually ending in her getting caught. However, she'd manage to escape before being deported and steal one last time before stowing herself away once more, and she would keep one of the amulets she stole, one she keeps to this day and believes has some good fortune, even if she knows such notions are silly. Once the second ship she stowed away upon docked, she'd find herself in Pren Gwyn, and would work slowly on getting money, which naturally she'd do through the way she knew best. However, after some time, she would meet a man named Shun who she would grow quite fond of, and after some time with enough money open up a restaurant named the White tiger of the West, or Xīfāng báihu, though she'd soon use it as a front for various other more...illicit businesses as she expanded her empire as it turned out that her restaurant struggled at first. And while her restaurant would get a profit as she learned, so too did her more illegal business, expanded later on by the purchase of a pharmaceutical's store. And, while she'd use plenty of funds to aid the local Asian community, she also would use those under her for less legal work to enforce a bit of...extrajudicial form of protection against other groups of organized crime...In part, due to her efforts, Pentrefsiapaneaidd is what it is now. Yet, this wasn't exactly enough...
Feng commonly wears fancy traditional dresses, though occasionally wears more western suits or clothing. She has Black hair and, oddly, green eyes.
HP: 200
Powers
No unnatural abilities at this time, as far as anyone knows.
Stats:
Combat, Melee: Lv 2
Combat, Ranged: Lv 2
Intellect: Lv 4
Traits:
Entrepreneur - Her business ventures provide a steady stream of Money and influence. It also makes it easier to acquire particular materials.
Public Figure - Feng is well known and liked by the Asian community in her Home in Pren Gwyn, and there is no proof of her criminal activities. Needless to say, it's more than likely any to actively harm her will face backlash.
Covered Tracks - Due to careful work, Feng is sure to cover her bases, and ensure that any potential accusations against her truly are that of slander with not a single bit of their evidence being true, even if they got to the right conclusion with the wrong answers.
Master of Slight of hand and Stealth - While certainly no longer one to steal, Feng has a good deal of skill in the art of blending in and hiding both her movements and herself. This needless to say makes it a lot harder for one to spot her.
Collector - Can swiftly determine the value of varying pieces of art, artifacts, and jewelry, if something is special about them, and generally can find said objects easier.
Relationships:
None greater than purely business terms since her husband Shun died.
Specializations:
None
Equipment
At the moment, all they have is traditional Chinese Liuyedao and Niuweidao, neither they can particularly take with them. Though, they do still have a cudgel from their older work.
Current Reputation - 47
Name: Vinod Ashtekar
Gender: Male
Appearance and Background: Born in India, Vinod and his story is mostly unknown to us until they arrived in Pren Gwyn, and Pentrefsiapaneaidd. Initially, they worked as a mechanic, surprisingly enough. Anyone else would say he worked hard and eventually managed to save up enough money to buy themselves a nice car which later they modified as a bit of a passion project. But in reality, they had always done a few jobs on the side of their main work. Often in the transportation of any illegal goods, no questions asked, followed by what made his passion for mechanics second in his mind. Racing. While he still would work on the transport of illegal and stolen goods, his focus became that of racing, and even at times working as a getaway driver. Regardless, he has gained the ire of some due to his lack of loyalty to anyone in any sort of gang conflicts and instead working akin to a mercenary who got hired by four gangs in particular fairly commonly, and he knows this. Still, as long as he has his car, he'll be safe.
He has tan skin and short, strait black hair and brown eyes, and commonly wears casual clothing along with sunglasses when driving, so long as it's not night.
HP: 200/200
Powers:
No notable Super powers
Stats:
Combat, Melee: Lv 0
Combat Ranged: Lv 0
Intellect: Lv 3
Traits:
Deja vu - This person can do ridiculous feats of driving and get away with it allowing them to escape in a vehicle much easier.
Mechanic - This person has some skill with maintenance and knows how to keep their larger equipment in superior condition, making them work as if they where brand new and meaning it can take a bit more punishment.
Amateur Businessman - This person is new to the field of business and has gotten a decent hang of it. Though they still have much to learn.
Relationships:
None at this time
Specializations:
Car Fu - This character gains bonuses to combat and evasion when in any kind of car.
Equipment:
A Green Cadillac Series 6200 Convertible with custom modifications, including decoy license plates.
A Sneaking Suit with all the devices that entails.
Current Reputation - 0
Name: Doctor Stealey/Caitlyn Stealey
Gender: Female
Appearance and Background: Caitlyn was something of a child prodigy born in Cerrigydrudion who despite their rural background were destined to mental pursuits rather than physical ones. By the age of eight she was in secondary education, yet this caused her to face people picking on her, whether out of jealousy or simply seeing a young and easy target. Yet she was not so kind as to let them have their way. Slowly and subtly destroying them through finding their secrets and exposing them, alongside carefully provoking them to attack her when they would instantly be stopped and reprehended. She spent years in university in the field of biology, and she released a paper that furthered the field through her research on DNA, only to be eclipsed a mere few years later by a team who used her work as their basis and got much more attention.
She has long red hair and brownish red eyes. Often she wears a casual attire of a sweatshirt and pants unless working or it's summer.
HP: 100/100
Powers:
No notable Super powers
Stats:
Combat, Melee: Lv 0
Combat Ranged: Lv 1
Intellect: Lv 4
Traits:
Linguist - Can fit in any country with ease without raising suspicion and understand what someone is saying when they mutter it in their native tongue.
Information Broker - Can usually find out a few things about someone with just a little time and effort.
Spiteful - Can and usually will hold a grudge.
Relationships:
No current relationships
Specializations:
Biological Research - This person gains a bonus to research actions involving Biology.
Equipment:
A simple labcoat over a sweater some of their clothing and some medical gloves and similar things fit for scientific work.
Current Reputation - 0
Completed Projects:Madame Dragon's Lucky Dry Cleaning Grants space for 2 additional Villains, and 4 additional mook squads. Can also turn stolen artifacts, goods, and weapons into $
Pren Gwyn Youth program Grants access to recruiting Heist Squads in Pentrefsiapaneaidd, and in the future potentially the rest of Pren Gwyn. Each Heist Squad costs 2$, and gives a well equipped squad of 5 Master Thieves, with 75 HP each. Replacing losses costs 1 influence per two thieves, and none can be hired to replenish numbers unless somewhere where a similar youth program exists.
Sneaking Suits A advanced suit capable of resisting fire both the actual kind and to a lesser extent the gun kind. Has sound dampening shoes and has a device build in to scramble camera's and disables them. Naturally, such a high quality suit costs a lot. Costs 1.5 million per suit. If a Master thieves squad is upgraded with 5 of them it turns them into a Silent Heist Team.
Scrap Happy Auto Mechanic A Mechanic, scrap yard, and gas station that can convert vehicles to other appearances with ease and serves as a great rest stop between the Principality and the Empire. Grants a bonus to escape to and from the two nations and a +1 to all car, truck, and other ground vehicle designs, alongside a place to secure stolen vehicles, though that last part should be used sparingly.
Temporary Involuntary Paralysis Serum A gas that paralyzes those it comes into contact with. Naturally it is to be used with caution. There is also a lethal variant that causes the lungs to cease working, and potentially the heart as well in great enough concentration, though obviously the latter would eventually follow the former regardless. Costs 0.1 million per grenade, lethal or nonlethal, rounded up.
Metahuman Unrest Reduction Delivers Extensive Recruiting Costs 3$ and 4 Influence per turn of research. Three Turns remaining.
Corrupt Heroes Costs 2$ and 2 Influence per turn of Research. Two turns remaining.
Countries United Costs 3$ and 2 Influence per turn of Research. Five turns remaining.
Messerbeißer Youth Program Costs 1$ and 2 Influence per turn of research. Two turns remaining.
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Topic: C.A.L.M (Heroes VS Villains, Villains, Turn 9, Project phase.) (Read 13982 times)