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[_DivideByZero_]

Spoiler: Character Sheets (click to show/hide)

Zakroff (100/100 HP)-2000 Creds
Race: Centauri
Stats: +2 (Ballistic) defense
Traits: Scum of Society | Old World Nut
Skills: Novice Scavenger | Talented Marksman | Talented Tinkerer | Competant Ambusher
Passive Abilities: Blueprinting
Active Abilities: Pistol-Whip | Reconstruction (Precision:{1/3} Complexity:{1/3} Size:{1/3}
Armor: Black Hoodie | Black Pants | Kevlar Cloak [12] | Mask
Equipped: 2x Kaiser KP8 (20/25) [11]
Inventory(94/100 kg)
2x 9mm Handguns [8] (13/13 + 13/13)
3x 24-round 10mm magazines [6]
Backpack [5]
-3x Bandage Rolls [2]
-Basic Medkit [3]
Magazine Belt
-12x 9mm Pistol Magazines [8]
Bag 'O Scrap [10]
Minigun Spider Turret [15]
2x High-Energy Power Cells [10]
Rusty Katana [4]
Odd Cylinder

Kayle Silvertaugh (140/140 HP)-2000 Creds
Race: Cyrian
Stats: +1 Combat, +2 Strength, +6 Defense, +1 Accuracy, -1 Dodging, +3 Rad Resistance
Traits: Strong | Overly Honest
Skills: Expert Marksman | Novice Energy Weapons | Skilled Fighter | Skilled Ambusher | Rusty Liar
Passive Abilities: Detection Field
Active Abilities: Intense Drain Life | Broad Drain Life | Siphon Life
Armor: Black Bodysuit | Nanosteel Hazardous Environment Suit [19] | Veil of Deceit
Equipped: Undervolted TAC X9
Inventory(43/150 kg)
GC MKIII Capacitatative Laser Rifle [5] (14/30)
Custom VibroBlade (Sheathed) [5]
Backpack [5]
-4x Reserve Oxygen Tank [4]
-10x High-Quality Class 12 Energy Cell [10]
-4x Class 12 Energy Cell (restores 25/30) [4]
-Fruity Oaty Bars (3/3) [1]
Conditions:
Bloodlust

Caplus Orange (100/100 HP)-2000 Creds
Race: Ross
Stats: +1 Defense, +4 Rad Resistance
Traits: Electromaniac | Debater
Skills: Novice Navigator | Proficent Repair | Adept Sniper | Proficent Gunslinger | Adequate Crossbowman | Novice Wordsmith
Passive Abilities: Liberty Field
Active Abilities: EMP | Electric Pulse I
Armor: Headless HEV Suit | Nighthawk Gear (100 SP) [10]
Equipped:
Inventory(58/100 kg):
M45 Gauss Rifle (6/10) [14] (2-handed)
3090 Model 'Patriot' Medium Power Armor [30] | Patriot Helmet
Guise of Resistance [5]
HKM-40 UPP (10/30) [5]
Ruger Mark VII Laser Pistol (9/9) [3]
Mysterious Hammer (9/10)
Mysterious Golf Club (7/10) (Someone used it!)
Backpack [5]
-Binoculars [2]
-Duct Tape [2]
-Wrench [1]
3x Small Compact Glowy Ball
Magazine Belt [1]
-3x 20mm Gauss Magazine [9]
-7x Class 9 Energy Cell [3]
-7x 7mm UPP Magazine [3]

Herros Machlan (80/80 HP)-2000 Creds
Race: Centauri
Stats: +1 Strength, +1 Mobility, +1 Defense, +1 Dodge Chance, +1 Accuracy, +2 Rad Resistance
Traits: Wacky Tinker | Sociopath
Skills: Talented Tinkerer | Adequate Ranged Weaponry | Not Observer | Not Judge of Intent | Bad at Manual Labour
Passive Abilities: One Sided Tech (1/5)
-Tech Link
Active Abilities: Energy Surge
Technology Control (Electronics: 2/3) (Mechanics: 0/3)
Pathetic Technokinesis
Armor: 4C3 Herroid High Mobility Frame [25] | Cloak of Binaric Computations | HEV Suit
Equiped: V9R Patented Patent Pending Disruptor Gauntlet [3] | S1NGE Magnetically Coupled Particle Accelerator Rifle (100/300) [7]
Inventory(90/150 kg):
10x Class 15 Energy Cell [10]
Toolkit [3]
Vacuum PowerDrill [20]
Rail Gun [40]
-Long-range communicator

Milia Kurasaki (107/120 HP)-2700 Creds
Race: Backwater Aroth
Stats: +2 (Ballistic) Defense, +1 Defense, +1 Accuracy, +2 Dodge Chance, +2 Rad Resistance, +2 Perception
Traits: Deadeye | Nervous
Skills: Expert Archer | Adequate Tracker | Adequate Dodger |  Adequate First Aid | Adequate Arrow Recovery | Competent Observer
Passive Abilities: Heightened Senses
Active Abilities: Rapid-Fire
Imbue Shot
-Alter Trajectory
Armor: Leather Quiver [7] | Sturdy Clothing | Anti-Ballistics Barrier Shirt [2] | Feather Cloak | HEV Suit
Equipped: Well-crafted Longbow [3]
Hunting Knife [1] (Sheathed)
Inventory(21/100 kg):
Herros' Bow (0/1) [5]
6x Bandaid
1x Bandage Roll
Herbal Medicine [1]
Disinfectant Spray (3/3) [1]
First-Aid Kit [1]
Loot
-11x Beagle X9 Concussive Pistol
-10x 10-round concussive shell magazine
-34x Batteries
-Instant meal fabricator
-4x OmniSquid bars
-Cookie

HKM-40 UPP (15/30) [5]
Durgen Industries Impact Hammer [8]
NovaTech Direct Conduit Laser Projector (50/25) [7]
6x 7mm UPP Magazine [3]
4x Dragon Fangs

Amatin Seathunder (68/120 HP)-2000 Creds
Stats: +5 (Explosive) Defense, +4 (Impact), +5 (Thermal) Defense, +1 Defense, +2 Rad Resistance, +1 Perception
Race: Aroth
Traits: Point-Blank Fighter | Prone to Rage | Interrogator
Skills: Talented Leader | Talented Explosives User | Rusty Stealth | Rusty Diplomacy | Dabbling Spellcrafter
Passive Abilities: Fearsome Presence
Active Abilities: Detonate
Life Transfer
-Virulent Detonation
Necromancy Stuff
-Life Blast
-Mind Lock
Glimpse
-Alignment Perception
Armor: Impact Suppression Pads ASP02 [5] | Heat-Insulation Suit AIS15 [3] | Shroud of Runes | Cloak of Unpredictability | HEV Suit | HEV Suit
Equipped: Revolver Missile Launcher WRL93 (1/6) [4]
Inventory(63/100 kg):
2x Class 12 Energy Cells [2]
1x Class 15 Energy Cell [1]
3x 50mm Heat-Seeking Missile [6]
1x Lead Brick [10]
Durgen Industries Loudspeaker [2]
Durgen Industries Superglue
Silver Longsword [7]
Conditions:
Wounded Left Arm

Jaffar Cole (100/100 HP)-2700 Creds
Race: Polarian(ic?)
Stats: +4 Defense, +1 Accuracy, -1 Dodge Chance, +2 Rad Resistance
Traits: Thrives on Tension | Low Born
Skills: Proficent Repair | Proficient Fighter | Adept Scavenger | Proficient Tinkerer | Competant Hacker | Diplomacy | Not Dodger
Passive Abilities: Toxin Resistance
Active Abilities: Heartless | Projection Field
Armor: Blue Jumpsuit | Hanover Lt-13 Engineers RIG [17] | Hanover Lt-13 RIG Helmet [SOFTWARE] [5] | HEV Suit
Equipped: MiliTech B4Z 00KA (1/1) [4]
Inventory(113/125 kg):
Blastech Plasma Energy Bolter (30/50) [10]
Tangiers XX Sonic Mace [4]
Model IV Reizer SmartCannon (400/400) [40]
Cloak of the Starfarer
Gold Microchips 'Morph' Tablet
-Hacking Applications
-Universal Connection Cable
-Amelia's Code
Unidentified Fusion Cell [8]
5lr 3He Tank [3]
Robot Parts [5]
Targeting System [5]
Utility Belt
-2x 70mm Shrapnel Rocket [2]
-2x 70mm AT Rocket [2]
-1x 70mm HE Rocket [1] (Loaded)
-Anti-Radiation Pills (4/4) [1]
-Plasma Recharger Sphere (5/5) [5]
-Toolbox
--Holo-Mapping System (currently empty)
--3x Oxygen Tank [4]
--Spacer's Rations (3/3) [2]
--Squid Bar

Varron Carse (100/100 HP)-2000 Creds
Race: Polarian(ic?)
Stats: +4 Defense, +2 Rad Resistance
Traits: Reactionary | Headstrong
Skills: Skilled Melee Fighter | Talented Dodger | Competant Armor User | Competant Gunslinger | Dabbling Spellcrafter
Passive Abilities: Motion Sense
Active Abilities: Gravitokinesis
-Gravity wave
-Gravitic Crush
Armor: Clothing | Cobalt Steel Plating [14] | Smart Cloak | HEV Suit
Equipped: X-12 PPC (10/15) [4] | ExxTech VibroBlade (Sheathed) [5]
Inventory(50/100 kg):
Backpack [5]
-Plasma Recharger Sphere (5/5) [5]
-Rations (10/10) [4]
-3x Strange Glowing White Ball [Weightless]

Spoiler: KIA (click to show/hide)

Ivan (100/100 HP)
Stats: +1 Defense, +1 Dodge Chance, +2 Rad Resistance
Traits: Curious | Hearty
Skills: Competent Striker | Competent Dodger | Competent Pacifier | Competant Armor-User | Competent Swimmer 
Passive Abilities: Must... Press.... Buttons...
Active Abilities: Randospelliousus
-Random Element Ball
Armor: Leather Cap | Leather Pants | Leather Jacket | Leather Shoes (With the previous... [3]) | Cloak of Unpredictability | HEV Suit
Equipped:
Inventory(20/100 kg):
HKM-40 UPP (9/30) [5]
5x Stone [2]
20x Strawberry [1]
Health:
Both Arms
Upper Body
Left Leg
Damaged Left Lung
Pale
Lost Physical Control (Left Half)

[HighEndNoob]

"Hmm, I guess I'll have the AI helper."
After buying the AI, find a workstation and go to stores and buy parts to construct a weapon which amplifies my Chain-lightning ability.

Parts:
Ceramic casing(non-conductive kind)
Pieces of metal(copper preferred)
Weapon Stock(any material)
Power Adapter + Cord
etc.

[SeriousConcentrate]

After a pleasant conversation with Tyrin, Kayle left to go find a store that sold armor parts. She was no engineer herself although she knew about how her suit worked, but maybe Jaffar and Herros could help her install the additions.

(Can I get a catalog? :3 If it helps, specifically I'm looking to upgrade my HEV suit to a Heavy-type armor, and maybe get some software for it. Do I have slots for that already or will I have to buy them?)

[_DivideByZero_]

You have 4 slots which I gave you at one point. You can upgrade the computer for extra slots but seeing as I haven't fleshed out the HUD system you shouldn't need to.

[SeriousConcentrate]

(OK then, just checking. ^^^;)

[Talarion]

"Truely interesting..." Varron flipped through the pages, curiously read as much as he could before flipping to the next page. Ideas formed in his head, all of theories related to what he was reading. After a few chapters, he remembered he had a messenger app. He quickly drafted a message to all of his... well, friends.

To: Kayle Silvertaugh, Caplus Orange, Herros Machlan, Milia Kurasaki, Amatin Seathunder, Jaffar Cole
From: Varron Carse

Umm, not sure what to say. Apparently, Magic makes the natural laws of the world break itself. It's really interesting! Currently reading a book detailing how and why Magic seems to create a loophole through which Magic grows, consequentially making it so that for some reason specific laws and rules do not apply to this self-replicating process... Unless I'm reading it wrong, this means that Magic is more powerful than - dare I say it - we thought.

With that done, a thought occurred to him. With his natural control over Gravity, and the ability to create false Gravity, wouldn't it be possible to conceptually bring that over to a sense of... well, force in general? If he could create force, why not sense it? It would, essentially, allow him to be aware of... everything happening that submits to the laws of physics around him. With this theory in mind, he set down the book, (making sure to mark his page), and began to meditate, trying to open his mind to his surroundings, and feel the forces pushing in on them, the gravity in pulling them to the planet, the reactionary forces pushing back up, the kinetic energy made by other creatures around him in their movements.

Action: Read more of book, send message to team, then try and become clairvoyant.

[SeriousConcentrate]

While wandering around the marketplace, Kayle's PDA pinged.

From Varron Carse to Kayle Silvertaugh, Caplus Orange, Herros Machlan, Millia Kurasaki, Amatin Seathunder, Jaffar Cole
Umm, not sure what to say. Apparently, Magic makes the natural laws of the world break itself. It's really interesting! Currently reading a book detailing how and why Magic seems to create a loophole through which Magic grows, consequentially making it so that for some reason specific laws and rules do not apply to this self-replicating process... Unless I'm reading it wrong, this means that Magic is more powerful than - dare I say it - we thought.

So magic feeds on itself and gets stronger like a perpetual motion machine? Food for thought. Kayle typed out a message back.

From Kayle Silvertaugh to Varron Carse
Fascinating. Is there anything else in that book that could help us? For example, any known limits on what magic is capable of, or perhaps an easily learned spell or two as an example that we could all practice?

Once she sent the message, she resumed walking.

Look for a store that sells armor upgrades.

(Figured I should make it an official action and might as well get some light writing in while I was at it.)

[_DivideByZero_]

Kayle stopped by at a Junker shop in the Spark District.

The grizzled Polarian at the sparkwood counter-top heard the bell ring, and reached to the drawers to get out some of his merchandise.

"Hi there sir, how's the war been?"

Clueless.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

{Scrap Parts}
>Steel Plate (Adds 40ap to the armor) (Upgrades armor one weight level)-60 Credits
>NanoSteel™ Plate (Adds 40ap to the armor, plus 2 Defense) (Upgrades armor one weight level)-120 Credits
>Small 400KW Fission Reactor (Uses fuel rods) (Provides a 20% damage bonus to most energy weapons when linked with a power adapter) (Chance of exploding when hit) (Max of 2)-200 Credits
>2 MW Fusion Cell (Runs on any fusion fuel) (Provides a 50% damage bonus to most energy weapons when linked with a power adapter) (One in stock)-500 Credits
>Power Adapter (First one is free with another purchase!)-4 Credits

{Legit Parts}
>Scrapper Hydraulic Piston Set [14] (Increases effective strength for armor by +3, gives a +1 strength bonus) (Can only have one hydraulics set at a time) (Requires hydraulic fluid tank)-480 Credits
>4L Hydraulic Fluid Tank [12] (Infinite uses) (Powers hydraulics)-140 Credits
>Low-Power Pneumatic Piston Set [8] (+1 Strength) (Can only have one pneumatics set at a time) (Drains 4psi per use, 20psi for a heavy use such as lifting) (Requires air)-200 Credits
>4L 200 psi Air Tank [8] (Provides air)-340 Credits
>Compressor (4/4) [12] (Refills an air tank by 300 psi on use, must be recharged with reactor power or an outlet)-400 Credits

Note, you can skip this shop if you like and move to the actual city

[Talarion]

Varron opened an eye. He had a message! He quickly tapped the app, opening the message.

To: Varron Carse
From: Kayle Silvertaugh
Fascinating. Is there anything else in that book that could help us? For example, any known limits on what magic is capable of, or perhaps an easily learned spell or two as an example that we could all practice?

After reading it over with a keen eye, Varron started to type a message back.

To: Kayle Silvertaugh
From: Varron Carse

I'll let you know if I find anything. Oh, fun fact! According to this book, magic is a disease.

Wait, that's not a good description. It's like a disease, or something. To word it... well, normally, it passes between people. According to it, 90% of magic users who started using magic after... twenty years? Share at least one major ability with one of their friends. So we might be able to swap spells... share 'em around. Stuff like that.

Man, now I put that into perspective, I make magic sound like some sort of venereal disease... Note to self, avoid being socially awkward when talking about magic.

P.S: Would you mind telling the others? About the sharing-magic and that I'll note them if anything useful is in the book. I would, but I'm currently trying to become clairvoyant. I know, it sounds stupid, but it'll work. I hope.

Varron thought the overtones of humour in the message were better left as they were, un-deleted. He closed his eyes again, trying to slip back into his meditative state, to resume the process of becoming clairvoyant.

[HmH]

A few minutes later, Amatin caught himself searching for... eh... something. You know, it. That thingy.
Being easily agitated was one of the less pleasant hereditary features of the Seathunder clan. As a child and through his whole life, Amatin was trained to calm down and think back to his last coherent memory every time he found himself doing something meaningless. He sat down on the trash bin he was rifling through and closed his eyes for a second.
"What did I look for in the first place? A long stick. Why? To get the backpack out of the snake pit. There's no stick here, so what's an alternate solution? Read about the snakes on the Net, maybe there's some way to scare them off. Right. On it."
Amatin ran a quick search by his comm and found a page on 'Centauri Weasel-Snakes' in the Hunter's Encyclopedia. The article was adorned with a few images, including the snakes themselves, the approximate maps of their lair structure, and how their food looks in day-to-day progression. The last one looked... painful.
"Hmm. Class-D scavengers, legal permission to exterminate within cities, always smoke the lairs to kill their young, do not hunt them alone, do not let them get close... their poison does WHAT?! Wow. I think I'll pass."
The backpack isn't worth it. Go to the Hospital and get healed.

[SeriousConcentrate]

(Hmm, I might. I know my suit has four software slots but how much can I feasibly tack onto it otherwise? For example, could I buy all the steel/nanosteel plates and weld them all on? I mean, I doubt it, but I figured I should ask before either trying or forgoing an attempt.)

"I haven't heard," Kayle answered honestly. "My squad and I captured the admiral of a Ross fleet and brought him in for questioning, however." While she was looking over his wares, there was a ping, and she flipped up the screen.

From Varron Carse to Kayle Silvertaugh
I'll let you know if I find anything. Oh, fun fact! According to this book, magic is a disease.

Wait, that's not a good description. It's like a disease, or something. To word it... well, normally, it passes between people. According to it, 90% of magic users who started using magic after... twenty years? Share at least one major ability with one of their friends. So we might be able to swap spells... share 'em around. Stuff like that.

Man, now I put that into perspective, I make magic sound like some sort of venereal disease... Note to self, avoid being socially awkward when talking about magic.

P.S: Would you mind telling the others? About the sharing-magic and that I'll note them if anything useful is in the book. I would, but I'm currently trying to become clairvoyant. I know, it sounds stupid, but it'll work. I hope.

She examined the steel plates and her armor, trying to figure out how she could add them while she sent a message back.

From Kayle Silvertaugh to Varron Carse
Thank you for the information. I'll let the others know. If you need help with clairvoyance, perhaps we can meet up. My ability to see lifeforms through obstacles is somewhat related, and if magic is 'contagious' maybe being in close proximity to each other, you'll pick up some of my abilities. Right now I'm shopping for armor upgrades, but let me know if you want to try that; I'll leave you to your studies for now. :)

From Kayle Silvertaugh to Caplus Orange, Herros Machlan, Millia Kurasaki, Amatin Seathunder, Jaffar Cole
Varron has asked me to pass on some information for him since he is busy meditating and doesn't wish to be disturbed. According to his studies, magic is very similar to a virus; 90% of magic users who started using magic after twenty years of age share at least one major ability with their friends. There is also apparently the possibility of our spells and abilities bleeding into each other like a sort of osmosis effect. I'm not exactly sure on how it works myself but maybe he'll have more information later.

Also, Herros, Jaffar: I'm looking into upgrading my armor. Do you have any suggestions and, if necessary, be willing to help me install my purchases? My primary concern is increasing defensive capabilities but I'm sure the pair of you can come up with helpful utilities. :)

[wolfchild]

Herros finishes his divice

[adwarf]

Zakroff handed Millia the two KP8s, and said "I have stuff to do, contacts to find, inventory to get, etc., so I'll be going now. It was a pleasure to meet each of you, especially you Millia." With that Zakroff turned, and stalked off into the shadows. He was heading for the Spark District to one of the taverns that was heavily frequented by black market dealers, and some of his acquaintances. He had only a little while to get his stock remade, and if I he had to he would make all of it, but he felt that he would need a lot of inventory over the coming years. War was coming, and he felt it in his very bones.

Head to The Light's Stead in the Spark District

Spoiler: The Light's Stead (click to show/hide)

The Light's Stead is a large tavern located in the Spark District just outside of the slums, because of this it is frequented by Black Market Dealers, Arms Runners, and Mercenaries of all kinds. Because of this the place has a rule where all weapons are scanned before entrance, and anything fore more then personal defense is not allowed on the grounds.

Any form of government security stays far away from this establishment due to the numerous number of lawbreakers who would attack them on sight. This place is also one for meetings between the Dealers, and their customers as well as a place to make contacts in the Black Market, and Arms Runners.

Spoiler: Arms Runners (click to show/hide)

The Arms Runners are a special criminal organization that works for anyone who wishes to get things where the opposition's resistance is to great for others to get through. They are trained highly in stealth, assassination, and information gathering making them the perfect decision if you want someone to escort your supplies to their destination. Though, because of their unique neutral status in the Criminal Underworld they are extremely cautious, and will never support anyone in the destruction of any small crime group no matter what the reward is.

((  Sorry its not much, but I can't really think at the moment ))

[Dwarmin]

Jaffar frowned. Was the Amelie A.I chip encrypted as well?

He heard a ping.

I got you. I'll help you with upgrades...

Also, I've been studying on those robot parts-especially the muscle and leg enhancements, since speed and power always helps... I'll probably try it on my own suit first. You know, just to make sure it's safe for you.

Jaffar

Action 1: Buy some top of the line decryption gear with my money and have it installed on the ship with my money.  Try to help unlock the Amelie A.I. ((I actually don't know much about this IRL. Help would be appreciated. ))

Action 2: Begin studying the robot parts-the legs and muscles. Figure out how this can be applied to a power armor suit to improve strength and speed.




OOC:

[_DivideByZero_]

Herros finishes his divice

What device?

(Hmm, I might. I know my suit has four software slots but how much can I feasibly tack onto it otherwise? For example, could I buy all the steel/nanosteel plates and weld them all on? I mean, I doubt it, but I figured I should ask before either trying or forgoing an attempt.)

Hmm. How about, light armor does not require strength. Medium armor requires 1 strength to use without penalties and otherwise lowers your dodge chance by 1. Heavy armor requires 2 and so on. If you lack the strength then it lowers your effective strength by the difference between your strength and the armor requirement.

If you put enough plates on you can, I guess, turn into a gigantic metal hulk that can't move. But if you have pneumatics/servos installed you can increase the strength of your legs to neutralize the stat loss.

I might make pneumatic cost 4 times as much but simply increase the strength stat. Trade depth/complexity for practicality, I guess.

((I actually don't know much about this IRL. Help would be appreciated. ))

You want a few hints?