Taric Taiservi"Yes Sir"
[6] - Taric agrees enthuastically. The Baron raises his eyebrows, summoning the officer from the other side of the door to him. He speaks with him briefly, after which a hint of a smile appears on the officer's face. This unnerves the bounty hunter somewhat, as it's the first time this evening the alien's showed any emotion. Regardless, he allows himself to be led away.
[6] They make their way back through the endless, identical rooms and corridors, each extremely spartan and sterile. It's hard to memorize the route because of this. Soon they stop inside a large cargo hangar. The officer orders his men to keep away from you, then goes to use a panel in the far wall. [3] As soon as he's finished, Taric hears a hiss from below, and suddenly finds himself looking down at a storm-ravaged wasteland of ice, the blizzard still raging on undeterred. He can see the shields light up every now and then, absorbing the strenght of the winds so the ships stays stabilized. Taric won't have that luxury.
Then he's falling screaming towards the snow, icy winds whipping against his skin. Taiservi reaches the ground [6] gracefully, rolling to avoid any damage to himself. He struggles up, straining to keep his vision clear. The officer's voice booms from above.
'You have five minutes before I activate the drone. If you survive this hour, you've passed the training.' he bellows, his form clear against the lights of the hangar. A small sphere is held aloft in his hand. Presumably it's some automatic assault drone, despite its non-threatening looks. 'I'm supposed to give you this. Catch!'
[1] The officer throws something as far away from Taric as possible. It's impossible for him to stop it in time, and thus it hits the ground and breaks apart. [1] The snow soon covers it from view. He'll never know what it was now.
Better run.
Taric TaiserviHP: 75/75
Equipment: First Aid Kits (4/4)
Funds: 16,000¤
Known Perks: Focus Improvement PackageFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: 'The Black Baron' (Old Regime)
Try diplomacy (Bringing up my connections to the old regime), and hope they don't shoot me. If that fails, get to cover.
[3-2=1] - Akhain steps out to the main path, holding his hand up as a sign of calm. The patrol appears from around the corner, four wild-eyed irregulars with chainblades and various packs and straps of clothing fixed into their robes.
[3+2=5] 'I...' the bounty hunter barely has opened his mouth when the lead alien utters a guttural shriek of pure rage and leaps onwards, blade held above her head. The rest follow her example with similar sounds. [Dodge:1+1=2][Damage:3] Gazhorn is way too surprised to move, but the alien is obviously not used to wielding the heavy weapon. The fanatic rushes past Akhain, her blade only barely cutting into his arm.
[6] Akhain moves quickly, snapping the Thermal Blade open and tripping his attacker simultaneously. [Dodge:4-1=3] He performs an awkward downwards slash, backing away from the rest of the patrol at the same time. It [Damage:16-12=4] breaks skin, but causes nothing but a glorified burn mark. Then the rest are upon him. [2+2=4] The second fanatic, an alien with his face entirely painted red, seems to be reciting some religious text while he slowly approaches. [Dodge:3+1=4] Akhain dodges his clumsy strike with ease, [6][Dodge:6-1=5] but doesn't get the chance to cut him down in revenge. Then the third and fourth attack in unison.
[2+2=4][2+2=4][Dodge:6+1=6][Dodge:1+1=2] The bounty hunter jumps over the first one's whirring mechanized sword, but only to be left exposed for the fourth fanatic's blows to rain upon him. [Damage:21] The heavy weapon slams against Akhain's back, jagged metal teeth digging into his flesh over and over again. He forces his body to move, kicking back as hard as he can [4] and the fourth loses control of his weapon as a result. It flies down the path and lands on the floor, still online.
[1][5] The fourth is unarmed now, and Gazhorn knows it. [Dodge:6-1=5] By amazing reflexes or simply luck, the fanatic bends her body in time for the Thermal Blade to pass over and miss.
[1] Gazhorn seems as surprised by this as the guard herself, and fails to attack her again. [2] The fourth looks around for her weapon, but fails to spot it.
Enemies Unknown, Close RangeLumi il-TawlyHP: 17/20
Equipment: Golgo Mechanical Blade, RUS10 Breaching Charge (2/2)
Known Perks: Untrained ZealotFaction: Old Regime
Behind Three, Close RangeZacharil yl MnenostHP: 20/20
Equipment: Golgo Mechanical Blade
Known Perks: Untrained ZealotFaction: Old Regime
Behind Human Fanatic, Close RangeUnknownHP: 20/20
Equipment: Golgo Mechanical Blade, RUS10 Breaching Charge (1/1)
Known Perks: Untrained ZealotFaction: Old Regime
Next to Akhain, Close RangeUnknownHP: 20/20
Equipment: Golgo Mechanical Blade, RUS10 Breaching Charge (1/1)
Known Perks: Untrained ZealotFaction: Old Regime
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Akhain GazhornHP: 72/75
Equipment: Zuche 3 Cloaking Device (6/6), Zuche 20 Shock Mine (4/4), RUS2 Accelerator Carbine
(14/14), Thermal Blade (8/8)
Funds: 500¤
Known Perks: MultiVision Ocular ModificationFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: Father Kosh (Old Regime)
Take the stairs down!
[3] - Systar begins making his way down the endless stairways. For what seems like an eternity, he continues onwards. When he finally reaches the bottom floor, he wishes he'd taken the elevator. The lobby is full of guards, and the doors seem to guarded tightly. There's no way through there without causing a scene. Systar regrets not studying the blueprints of this building beforehand.
[1] The bounty hunter begins looking for an alternative door out, but doesn't get far. A guard walks up to him.
'Sir, I'll need you to come with me. There's a dangerous criminal on the loose. I'm sorry, but we can't take any chances.'
SystarHP: 75/75
Equipment: Thermal Blade
(4/8), Aurora Revolver
(6/6), Gravity Trap (2/2), Zuche 3 Cloaking Device (4/6)
Funds: 28,800¤
Known Perks: AugeanTech LightningBolt PackFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: None
"One second," Gao said, kneeling next to the body. He took the security pass and gave the mechanic a quick once-over for any useful items, but he doubted he would find any; if he had had a way to defend himself he probably would have. After that, he examined their options. "Let's try this door. Might as well see what he was trying to get to," he said, gesturing at the unmarked door. Maybe it was an armory, although he doubted they would be that lucky.
[4] - Gaosaron searches the man's pockets for anything interesting, but aside from a few useless tools, there's nothing else than the pass. He takes it and gets up. [6] The bounty hunters then turn to the left door. The Guard Pass gets it open - if only the poor bastard would've carried one of them - revealing a small lobby that looks like it's been abandoned in a hurry. While there are no more bodies, there are several dried blood stains to be found around the room. Tarur suggests they've been carried away by whoever's killed them.
[3] The pair look around for a few minutes, but find nothing of use. [4] After they're done and about to move on, Ratrik abruptly holds up a hand. 'Hear that?'
Gao listens, and the sounds quickly get louder. There is a groaning of metal, a hiss and a flash of light from around the corner. The two men level their weapons, prepared for anything. Several clanks follow. Then the sounds stop. The silence continues for a few moments, only enough for the pair to exchange a curious look, and then it spins around the corner.
'Oh, shit,' Tarur laughs, relieved, 'I didn't expect that.'
Before the pair, what looks like the combination of a jetpack and giant monitor hovers in the air. As they watch, it begins beeping cheerily. 'Would... would you like a guided tour... tour?' the drone whirrs, sparks of electricity erupting into the air every two words. It's obviously heavily damaged, [6] but should last for a while. Gao's not sure how intelligent it is, but perhaps it would understand some questions.
Gaosaron el-Anaula Ra'VantahinHP: 75/75
Equipment: Widowmaker Shotgun
(6/7), Golgo Mechanical Blade, NTT Inferno
(26/26), RUS2 Accelerator Carbine
(13/14), Guard Security Pass, Low-Level Security Pass
Funds: 25,450¤
Known Perks: NovaCore Electronic ModificationFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: None
971 puts a small clawed to his chin before responding.
"Bad news Dalia. Unless Fashuk sold me a load of Azorsycne dung before he died, he's keeping his files in his apartment...infiltration is impossible at the moment. Unless you can get some of our guys in there to "investigate" officially, I'll have to head there after nightfall and get them myself."
Action: I need to get back and heal to full, before getting the info from Dalia hopefully, and heading back to the area at nightfall. I'll need to check my info and ammunition counts before leaving.
My inventory is now be like this
-Equipped-
1.Flare Gun (3/4)
2.Thermal Blade (5/8)
3.Widowmaker
4.RUS8 HE Mine
[3] - 'Negative, we can't risk linking the government to this. I'll get someone to keep an eye on the house, though. Get back to me when you're ready to leave.' Dalia replies, then cuts the connection. Finally, 971 has some time rest. He goes through the medical cabinet and heads for the bed. [6] Or not - his communicator beeps right after he closes his eyes. 971 answers wearily.
'971? This is Judge Tegarr - you left me a warning message earlier? You were right, my friend. Some cowardly little wretch's just broken into my apartment. Security's locked the whole place down. He shouldn't get far. I just wanted to say my thanks. I dread to think what this man could've done if I hadn't bought extra security after your call...'
971 mumbles his thanks and gets back to sleep. His wounds are hurting like hell. This is the last time he's going against a target unprepared.
[5] He wakes after a few hours, the sun fast disappearing below the horizon, and gathers equipment. [1] He doesn't have that much ammo for his Widowmaker, but he doesn't intend to miss. [2] He takes two RUS8's, re-establishes the channel with Dalia and is soon on his way back to the Habiri District. [3] Midway there, Dalia cuts in with some bad news.
'Our man at the house says Fashuk's men just began running around like madmen. The place just exploded in activity.'
'You think they'll destroy the files?' 971 asks. 'Probably. They must've heard he's dead, somehow. Get there ASAP!'
[6] 971 lands his car as close the apartment as he dares. Before he can even get out, a Habiri man rushes out to talk to him. The bounty hunter gathers he's Dalia's observer.
'They're packing their shit into the cars already, we need to hurry!' he practically screams, leading 971 to the end of the alley. He spots the three aircars on the ground before Fashuk's house. Several guards are watching the street, making sure no-one comes close, while the rest seem to be emptying the house of everything inside as quickly as they can. There's no way to tell if they've got the files in there somewhere or not.
AlliesNext to 971Makahu yl BasthHP: 20/20
Equipment: RUS4 Snaplock
(8/8)Known Perks: None
Faction: New Regime
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Subject 971HP: 75/75
Equipment: Flare Gun (3/4), RUS8 HE Mine (2/2), Widowmaker Shotgun
(7/7), Thermal Blade (5/8)
Funds: 1650¤
Known Perks: AugeanTech FlexiSpeed AidFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: Fashuk's Files
Why don't we head for that pit fighting place, eh?
[5] - Burrow calls a cab, heading to the address he found online. It's just by a worker's camp at the edge of the Industrial District and seems to be quite popular. The pit itself is located inside a small warehouse, and is actually a ring and some wooden benches around it. [1] While Burrow's still wondering who to talk to, a guard approaches.
'If ya want in, ya gotta pay first.' he spits. 'You've annoyed me, so you get to pay extra. 400¤, now.'
BurrowHP: 75/75
Equipment: Funds: 20,000¤
Known Perks: AugeanTech LightningBolt PackFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: None
Attempt to fix the connection with his inbox, Why buy tools he might not need?
[3] - It automatically reconnects after a while, and Barauc can finally look at job offers. There are three.
The first was sent by
a store owner, who's received threats from some gang and wants someone to wipe them out, or atleast convince them to stop disrupting his business. He's willing to pay 8000¤ if they're all killed, and 2000¤ if they stop bothering him. From his description, this seems like your standard street gang. Killing the leader should suffice.
The second is straight-up assassination from
a crime syndicate. The target is a 'business rival' who lives in the Habiri District. He's guarded by bought gangers, who shouldn't be too much trouble. Payment is 10 000¤.
The third comes from
Damish yl Mocht, who even Barauc knows is a notorious crime boss. He's offering 15 000¤ for the death of two police chiefs and a judge, who have been interfering with his business. He'll give further details if the job is accepted.
Barauc Na'ShalHP: 75/75
Equipment: Funds: 20,000¤
Known Perks: Focus Improvement PackageFaction: Bounty Hunter
Target: None
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Topic: Nowhere To Run - A Futuristic Bounty Hunter RTD - Turn 51 (Read 88827 times)