Heroica: Glory Amongst The Stars - Mission #1: Mercenaries On the Boreal Express

[The Legonater]

11 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

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Yelana picks up the journal once she is on the shuttle, BTW. 

Just a quick note before I sleep, but Yelana can’t pick up the journal in the shuttle because she shouldn’t know it exists until Soren gives it to Irgonstead. 

[Classic_Spaceman]

17 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"The Space Police is involved? What did you tell them? Blackguard was a hedge of the bet, they weren't supposed to get involved unless the source itself was in jeopardy." 

"That's not what it seemed like - With their drone already on the train and our tickets taken before we arrived, I think we were the 'hedge'." 

17 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Irgonstead gave out a deep sigh. "So if you had the source, how did you manage to lose it?"

"I already told you - When you send two teams after the same target, and you don't coordinate in any way, they fight. Fighting, as well as excessive use of breaching charges, draws attention - And when all this is happening on a train full of rich asshoIes on their way to corporate central, SP gets called in to protect their interests." 

15 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Irgonstead, slides it under the file out of Yelana's reach.

"Irgonstead's all you need to know."

Yelana snaps her hand back. 
"And why's that?" 

 

4 minutes ago, The Legonater said:

Just a quick note before I sleep, but Yelana can’t pick up the journal in the shuttle because she shouldn’t know it exists until Soren gives it to Irgonstead. 

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I misread the post, and thought that the conference room was on the shuttle! 😬

 

Edited September 27, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman

[Kintobor]

4 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"The Space Police is involved? What did you tell them? Blackguard was a hedge of the bet, they weren't supposed to get involved unless the source itself was in jeopardy." Irgonstead gave out a deep sigh. "So if you had the source, how did you manage to lose it?"

 "Would you believe me if I told you that when Blackguard arrived to take the cube they blew a hole in the engineering car of the train?" Zaria exclaimed. Her hands hit the table with a loud thud. "Once the Space Police got involved after an explosive was set off on the train there was no way that cube was getting out of there, not with that much attention on it. If you are looking for someone to point a finger at for this nearly botched job, level it at them.

You need not worry. We did not bring your company up during the discussions with the Space Police."

[Waterbrick Down]

7 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

"That's not what it seemed like - With their drone already on the train and our tickets taken before we arrived, I think we were the 'hedge'." 

"I already told you - When you send two teams after the same target, and you don't coordinate in any way, they fight. Fighting, as well as excessive use of breaching charges, draws attention - And when all this is happening on a train full of rich asshoIes on their way to corporate central, SP gets called in to protect their interests." 

"I gave Blackguard my instructions, I can't speak to the method they used for carrying them out. Besides I would have figured you lot were capable enough of sneaking around Space Police."

7 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana snaps her hand back. 
"And why's that?" 

"I don't see a reason for you to know and given your attitude, I'm rather irritated about paying you as well for the work you did manage."

3 hours ago, Kintobor said:

 "Would you believe me if I told you that when Blackguard arrived to take the cube they blew a hole in the engineering car of the train?" Zaria exclaimed. Her hands hit the table with a loud thud. "Once the Space Police got involved after an explosive was set off on the train there was no way that cube was getting out of there, not with that much attention on it. If you are looking for someone to point a finger at for this nearly botched job, level it at them.

"Oh believe me, I'm furious with them, plus they take half their pay up front, that's 5000 credits wasted."

3 hours ago, Kintobor said:

You need not worry. We did not bring your company up during the discussions with the Space Police."

"Well at least you covered that." The Stratitarian sighs once more, "This is quite the mess, it'll take weeks to sort through, but you lot did your part. 50 Credits I believe are in order, no?"

[The Legonater]

2 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"I gave Blackguard my instructions, I can't speak to the method they used for carrying them out. Besides I would have figured you lot were capable enough of sneaking around Space Police."

I recall you tellin' us that gettin' the cube was a second'ry objective. I ain't about to risk lockup for a thing like that, nevermind an investigation that could trace back to you. I'm liable to think we should be gettin' extra for still coming back to you with somethin' despite Blackguard's interfer'nce, 'specially with how much you're payin' them just so they could sell you short. 

[Kintobor]

2 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"Oh believe me, I'm furious with them, plus they take half their pay up front, that's 5000 credits wasted."

“If you are furious with them then I am equally outraged, if not more so. Handling the Space Police would’ve been manageable under the circumstances prior to a rocket being fired at the train.” Zaria cursed under her breath in her native language, crossing her arms and glaring at the documents the party had handed over. This all felt off to her. She was all to used to violence, but thievery left her with a feeling of conflict within her. 
 

“I am fine taking the 50 credits and leaving, but if you, Soren, wish to negotiate, be my guest. Irgonstead, I hope in the future you come to Heroica for assistance. Unlike Blackguard, I can assure you we will not blow holes into the sides of trains when discrepancy is preferred.”

[Waterbrick Down]

1 hour ago, The Legonater said:

I recall you tellin' us that gettin' the cube was a second'ry objective. I ain't about to risk lockup for a thing like that, nevermind an investigation that could trace back to you. I'm liable to think we should be gettin' extra for still coming back to you with somethin' despite Blackguard's interfer'nce, 'specially with how much you're payin' them just so they could sell you short. 

MM Note: If you want extra, that'll be Proficiency Check depending on your action/words.

"It'd make my job a whole lot easier with the source itself that's for sure."

22 minutes ago, Kintobor said:

“If you are furious with them then I am equally outraged, if not more so. Handling the Space Police would’ve been manageable under the circumstances prior to a rocket being fired at the train.” Zaria cursed under her breath in her native language, crossing her arms and glaring at the documents the party had handed over. This all felt off to her. She was all to used to violence, but thievery left her with a feeling of conflict within her. 
 

“I am fine taking the 50 credits and leaving, but if you, Soren, wish to negotiate, be my guest. Irgonstead, I hope in the future you come to Heroica for assistance. Unlike Blackguard, I can assure you we will not blow holes into the sides of trains when discrepancy is preferred.”

"Yeah I'll give you this, at least you got the documents."

[The Legonater]

Soren carefully eyes Irgonstead from behind his sunglasses, trying to gain insight as to how likely their employer is to be coerced into raising their pay.

[Waterbrick Down]

1 hour ago, The Legonater said:

Soren carefully eyes Irgonstead from behind his sunglasses, trying to gain insight as to how likely their employer is to be coerced into raising their pay.

Soren Insight Proficiency (DC 3) - (4,1,6,5) 3 Successes

Soren figures they might have a shot diplomatically, but any deceptive or aggressive approaches may do more harm than good.

[The Legonater]

Soren leaned further back in his seat, weighing options.

Look, I'm content enough with the 50. But you seem like a reasonable businessman, and business 's all about investments. You were prepped and ready to invest 10 Grand into Blackguard, and they failed you. Not only did they fail you, they also screwed us, and thereby lost your power source, nearly destroying a train in the process. 'Sounds to me like you might want to cut ties with them and invest in Heroica instead. We've already proven more successful than them. Consider this a down payment. You pay us well, we put in a good word to future heroes, and you get better jobs down the line. Everyone wins, y'know?

[Waterbrick Down]

Soren Persuasion Proficiency vs. Irgonstead Persuasion Proficiency - (4,1,5) 2 Successes vs. (2,1,6) 1 Successes

"I suppose a 25 credit increase, could be arranged."

[The Legonater]

8 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"I suppose a 25 credit increase, could be arranged."

Soren nodded, satisfied.

'Pleasure doin' business.

[Waterbrick Down]

MM Note: Waiting for one last reply from @Classic_Spaceman and then we'll be wrapping it up.

[Classic_Spaceman]

On 9/27/2021 at 8:41 PM, Waterbrick Down said:

"I suppose a 25 credit increase, could be arranged."

Yelana crossed her arms. 
"I'd argue for full payment - We had the cube, and Soren almost got killed protecting it; we just couldn't get it off the train with the SPs swarming around every few minutes. Not to mention you deliberately withheld critical information. . . " 

 

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On 9/27/2021 at 11:15 PM, Waterbrick Down said:

MM Note: Waiting for one last reply from @Classic_Spaceman and then we'll be wrapping it up.

Sorry! 😬

 

[The Legonater]

18 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana crossed her arms. 
"I'd argue for full payment - We had the cube, and Soren almost got killed protecting it; we just couldn't get it off the train with the SPs swarming around every few minutes. Not to mention you deliberately withheld critical information. . . " 

Soren held up a hand.

I wouldn't argue with your employer. It tends not to go well.

The extra 25 will be jus' fine. 

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[Classic_Spaceman]

8 minutes ago, The Legonater said:

Soren held up a hand.

I wouldn't argue with your employer. It tends not to go well.

The extra 25 will be jus' fine. 

Yelana looked at 'Irgonstead', then at Soren. 
"I'm not arguing, and I'm surprised that after almost bleeding to death, you'll be satisfied with just a 25 Cred increase." 

[The Legonater]

1 minute ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana looked at 'Irgonstead', then at Soren. 
"I'm not arguing, and I'm surprised that after almost bleeding to death, you'll be satisfied with just a 25 Cred increase." 

I jus' know when to cash out, is all.

I was going to edit this into my previous post, but you replied before I had the chance. 

In full transparency, I'm mostly trying to help wrap things up at this point. Soren gave a pitch, and Irgonstead conceded - we know through Soren's insight check that he's not likely to cave to strongarming, so trying to argue for a full refund probably won't work. 

Moreover, after waiting a full day for a reply, I'm really just not interested in debating this one out. We're right at the finish line, 25 credits will be fine. 

[Waterbrick Down]

25 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana crossed her arms. 
"I'd argue for full payment - We had the cube, and Soren almost got killed protecting it; we just couldn't get it off the train with the SPs swarming around every few minutes. Not to mention you deliberately withheld critical information. . . " 

 

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Sorry! 😬

 

Yelana Intimidation Proficiency vs. Irgonstead Intimidation Proficiency - (5,4,1) 2 Success vs. (4,4,3,6,1) 3 Successes

"What is this some sort of extortion tactic? No you'll take my offer, another peep and you're back to the 50. Anything past that and I'll see you kicked to the curb."

[Classic_Spaceman]

1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Yelana Intimidation Proficiency vs. Irgonstead Intimidation Proficiency - (5,4,1) 2 Success vs. (4,4,3,6,1) 3 Successes

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This is part of Yelana's PM action, so I think that it would be a Deception check, not Intimidation. 🤔

 

[Waterbrick Down]

Just now, Classic_Spaceman said:

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This is part of Yelana's PM action, so I think that it would be a Deception check, not Intimidation. 🤔

 

MM Note: The public action is a strong arm argument (intimidation), the private action would be persuasion but the effects are mooted by the public action.

[Classic_Spaceman]

Just now, Waterbrick Down said:

MM Note: The public action is a strong arm argument (intimidation), the private action would be persuasion but the effects are mooted by the public action.

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Ah - I was under the impression that they were being considered as essentially the same (multi-step) action, not as separate actions. 😐
 

 

[Waterbrick Down]

MM Note: In the future, please wait for one action to be resolved before attempting another or explicitly link your intentions when relaying the private action.

[Classic_Spaceman]

4 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

MM Note: In the future, please wait for one action to be resolved before attempting another or explicitly link your intentions when relaying the private action.

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👍

 

[The Legonater]

21 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Yelana Intimidation Proficiency vs. Irgonstead Intimidation Proficiency - (5,4,1) 2 Success vs. (4,4,3,6,1) 3 Successes

"What is this some sort of extortion tactic? No you'll take my offer, another peep and you're back to the 50. Anything past that and I'll see you kicked to the curb."

Naturally, Irgonstead. We'll take the 25. No further questions from us.

[Classic_Spaceman]

Just now, The Legonater said:

Naturally, Irgonstead. We'll take the 25. No further questions from us.

Yelana looks directly at 'Irgonstead'. 
"Agreed."