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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The runners accept a high-paying contract from [[Francesco di Gangi]] to assassinate Vincenzo Draghi and prepare for the operation with divination, legwork, and careful planning. Upon arriving in Sicily, they uncover that Vincenzo's closest associates are insect spirits, which complicates their mission but informs their strategy. The team successfully executes the assassination, eliminates the spirits, and covers their tracks with strategic moves, including planting evidence and disposing of collateral damage. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The backdrop of this adventure centers around the simmering rivalry between the municipalities of Gangi and Sperlinga, fueled by a century of mistrust and conflict, including disputes over historical allegiances and culinary pride. The mafia intricately weaves through the story, with key figures like Vincenzo Draghi trying to gain more power for him and his son, navigating Sicily to build connections with local power brokers and organizing the kidnapping of Francesco di Gangi's twin sister Maria di Gangi ... a lethal mistake. | |||
==The Meet== | ==The Meet== | ||
The runners are invited to meet [[Francesco di Gangi]] at [[Cherry's Shakes]], where he offers them 30 000 Nuyen per person for taking out Vincenzo Draghi. | The runners are invited to meet [[Francesco di Gangi]] at [[Cherry's Shakes]], where he offers them 30 000 Nuyen per person for taking out Vincenzo Draghi. | ||
After a bit of negotiations, Francesco di | After a bit of negotiations, Francesco di Gangi agrees to special vehicle transportation to the area of operation, some access to ware and real estate, the runners accept the job.<br> | ||
==The Plan== | ==The Plan== | ||
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==The Run== | ==The Run== | ||
'''SEATTLE'''<br> | '''SEATTLE'''<br> | ||
After the meet, the runners visit [[Maryann Clay]] for | After the meet, the runners visit [[Maryann Clay]] for divination and find out how lethal this run might be, as well as some faces they are likely to encounter on the opposing team. The lady in red seems extremely dangerous. | ||
They make last minute purchases, pack their bags and get on a plane to Sicily on which Gulliver makes an effort to get to know Maria di Gangi better (flirting).<br> | They make last minute purchases, pack their bags and get on a plane to Sicily on which Gulliver makes an effort to get to know Maria di Gangi better (flirting).<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''PALERMO'''<br> | '''PALERMO'''<br> | ||
In Palermo, the runners uncover that Vincenzo's two body guards and his lover are insect spirits. This complicates matters slightly, though the awareness makes it possible plan arround this problem.<br> | |||
''Monday''<br> | ''Monday''<br> | ||
'''Bleech''' bodyguards Maria di Gangi.<br> | '''Bleech''' bodyguards Maria di Gangi.<br> | ||
'''Perdix''' | '''Perdix''' Drone surveys Vincenzo, his female companion Maria Genovese, and his two female bodyguards Mario and Antonio Genovisi and discovers that they are moving strangely and behaving wierdly in a creepy way. To get more information and control, Perdix also hacks into Maria Genovisi's Commlink.<br> | ||
'''Oberon''' Finds a ghoulish funeral home and strikes a deal with them to make any bodies disappear if the runners should deliver any within the next few days in exchange for much needed food.<br> | '''Oberon''' Finds a ghoulish funeral home and strikes a deal with them to make any bodies disappear if the runners should deliver any within the next few days in exchange for much needed food.<br> | ||
Oberon also assenses the | Oberon also assenses the Genovese's and realizes that they are bug spirits (ants).<br> | ||
'''Gulliver''' Organizes tickets for him and Maria di Gangi to go to the opera the next day.<br> | '''Gulliver''' Organizes tickets for him and Maria di Gangi to go to the opera the next day.<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
''Tuesday''<br> | ''Tuesday''<br> | ||
'''Gulliver''' Bodyguards Maria di Gangi during two restaurant visits and surprises her with opera tickets. | '''Gulliver''' Bodyguards Maria di Gangi during two restaurant visits and surprises her with opera tickets. Takes her to the opera, flirts with her and keeps her out of public and safe.<br> | ||
'''Perdix''' Hacks Vincenzos commlink, goes throught messages and puzzles together his schedule.<br> | '''Perdix''' Hacks Vincenzos commlink, goes throught messages and puzzles together his schedule.<br> | ||
'''Oberon and Bleech with matrix support from Perdix''' break into Maria | '''Oberon and Bleech with matrix support from Perdix''' break into Maria Genovese's appartment, searches it and ambush her and Vincenzo when they return back from lunch. Within 3 short seconds, Bleech shotguns Vincenzo to death '''(==>primary object completed)'''and kills the insect spirit Maria, while Perdix supports the team's defense and accelerates the two bodyguards that are parked outside the building into traffic and possibly into the sea.<br> | ||
After the fight, the runners plant the shotgun as a signature from Francesco di Gangi next to | After the fight, the runners plant the lupara shotgun as a signature from Francesco di Gangi next to Vincenzo's body, and take the body of the insect spirit Maria to the Ghoulish funeral home to cover up any collateral damage. | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
[[Bleach]] has gained serious Rispetto with the Finnigan Family. [[Gulliver]] has managed to gain Maria di Gangi's attention and will continue his campaign to win her heart and as a ticket out of the barrens and into the Gangi family. All four runners now know that the N'drangheta have been infiltrated by invae but do not know the extent to which Ant spirits have subverted Donna Allegra Fuselli's clan. | |||
==Rewards== | |||
TL Deadly - 20 RVP | |||
30,000¥ or: | |||
up to 60,000¥ in electronics &/or weapons max availability 18 | |||
up to 60,000¥ in Lifestyle cost reductions in Bellevue. (15 RVP) | |||
5 Karma (5 RVP) | |||
2 CDP (Base) | |||
+10 Finnigan Family faction | |||
Bleach: Additional +5 Finnigan Family faction | |||
Optional: | |||
All but Bleach: Francesco di Gangi C5L1 (-5 RVP) | |||
Bleach: +2 Loyalty Francesco di Gangi (-2 RVP), Maria di Gangi C3L1 (-3 RVP) | |||
Gulliver: Maria di Gangi C3L3 (-5 RVP) | |||
Oberon: Guts (-10 RVP) | |||
Perdix: Overclocker (-5 RVP) | |||
==Game Quotes== | ==Game Quotes== | ||
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==Player After Action Reports (AARs)== | ==Player After Action Reports (AARs)== | ||
===[[Gulliver]]=== | |||
Those Draghi's seem dangerous to mess with. I guess Franco Draghi will have to retaliate in order to not loose face. Francesco di Gangi said he'd pay off the bad blood, but an aspiring leader like Franco couldn't risk word getting out that he let this slide. ...unless Franco Draghi made a deal with Francesco di Gangi to get rid of Vincenzo Draghi so that Franco would move upwards in the succession. It seems raw to have his own father killed, but Franco is power hungry and cold blooded. So, it is possible. Interesting thought, but too uncertaion to let our guards down and not be prepared for an attempt for retaliation. | |||
===[[Perdix]]=== | |||
"Well, this was ... I mean there was a lot of mafia stuff that happened and kind of went over my head. Oberon was here again! Always good to be working with him. Some odd thermal readings from him, I wonder if that's an adept power? I heard some of them can maintain warmth in arctic settings, maybe that causes an overall downward shift in body temperature? Will have to research more. Job! The job. Relatively standard. Matrix overwatch. Relatively minimal resistance, mostly thanks to the route we chose. Attacking the villa would have been a death sentence." | |||
"I did have fun sending the fleshform invae into the lake, though." | |||
Latest revision as of 07:17, 11 April 2025
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ShadowHaven Francesco di Gangi | N'Drangheta | ||||||||
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Bleach Oberon Perdix Gulliver |
Vincenzo Draghi Maria Genovese Mario Genovese Antonio Genoves | ||||||||
Summary
The runners accept a high-paying contract from Francesco di Gangi to assassinate Vincenzo Draghi and prepare for the operation with divination, legwork, and careful planning. Upon arriving in Sicily, they uncover that Vincenzo's closest associates are insect spirits, which complicates their mission but informs their strategy. The team successfully executes the assassination, eliminates the spirits, and covers their tracks with strategic moves, including planting evidence and disposing of collateral damage.
Background
The backdrop of this adventure centers around the simmering rivalry between the municipalities of Gangi and Sperlinga, fueled by a century of mistrust and conflict, including disputes over historical allegiances and culinary pride. The mafia intricately weaves through the story, with key figures like Vincenzo Draghi trying to gain more power for him and his son, navigating Sicily to build connections with local power brokers and organizing the kidnapping of Francesco di Gangi's twin sister Maria di Gangi ... a lethal mistake.
The Meet
The runners are invited to meet Francesco di Gangi at Cherry's Shakes, where he offers them 30 000 Nuyen per person for taking out Vincenzo Draghi.
After a bit of negotiations, Francesco di Gangi agrees to special vehicle transportation to the area of operation, some access to ware and real estate, the runners accept the job.
The Plan
Fly to Sicily, do some more legwork and find an opportunity to kill Vincenzo.
The Run
SEATTLE
After the meet, the runners visit Maryann Clay for divination and find out how lethal this run might be, as well as some faces they are likely to encounter on the opposing team. The lady in red seems extremely dangerous.
They make last minute purchases, pack their bags and get on a plane to Sicily on which Gulliver makes an effort to get to know Maria di Gangi better (flirting).
PALERMO
In Palermo, the runners uncover that Vincenzo's two body guards and his lover are insect spirits. This complicates matters slightly, though the awareness makes it possible plan arround this problem.
Monday
Bleech bodyguards Maria di Gangi.
Perdix Drone surveys Vincenzo, his female companion Maria Genovese, and his two female bodyguards Mario and Antonio Genovisi and discovers that they are moving strangely and behaving wierdly in a creepy way. To get more information and control, Perdix also hacks into Maria Genovisi's Commlink.
Oberon Finds a ghoulish funeral home and strikes a deal with them to make any bodies disappear if the runners should deliver any within the next few days in exchange for much needed food.
Oberon also assenses the Genovese's and realizes that they are bug spirits (ants).
Gulliver Organizes tickets for him and Maria di Gangi to go to the opera the next day.
Tuesday
Gulliver Bodyguards Maria di Gangi during two restaurant visits and surprises her with opera tickets. Takes her to the opera, flirts with her and keeps her out of public and safe.
Perdix Hacks Vincenzos commlink, goes throught messages and puzzles together his schedule.
Oberon and Bleech with matrix support from Perdix break into Maria Genovese's appartment, searches it and ambush her and Vincenzo when they return back from lunch. Within 3 short seconds, Bleech shotguns Vincenzo to death (==>primary object completed)and kills the insect spirit Maria, while Perdix supports the team's defense and accelerates the two bodyguards that are parked outside the building into traffic and possibly into the sea.
After the fight, the runners plant the lupara shotgun as a signature from Francesco di Gangi next to Vincenzo's body, and take the body of the insect spirit Maria to the Ghoulish funeral home to cover up any collateral damage.
Aftermath
Bleach has gained serious Rispetto with the Finnigan Family. Gulliver has managed to gain Maria di Gangi's attention and will continue his campaign to win her heart and as a ticket out of the barrens and into the Gangi family. All four runners now know that the N'drangheta have been infiltrated by invae but do not know the extent to which Ant spirits have subverted Donna Allegra Fuselli's clan.
Rewards
TL Deadly - 20 RVP
30,000¥ or:
up to 60,000¥ in electronics &/or weapons max availability 18
up to 60,000¥ in Lifestyle cost reductions in Bellevue. (15 RVP)
5 Karma (5 RVP)
2 CDP (Base)
+10 Finnigan Family faction
Bleach: Additional +5 Finnigan Family faction
Optional:
All but Bleach: Francesco di Gangi C5L1 (-5 RVP)
Bleach: +2 Loyalty Francesco di Gangi (-2 RVP), Maria di Gangi C3L1 (-3 RVP)
Gulliver: Maria di Gangi C3L3 (-5 RVP)
Oberon: Guts (-10 RVP)
Perdix: Overclocker (-5 RVP)
Game Quotes
Player After Action Reports (AARs)
Gulliver
Those Draghi's seem dangerous to mess with. I guess Franco Draghi will have to retaliate in order to not loose face. Francesco di Gangi said he'd pay off the bad blood, but an aspiring leader like Franco couldn't risk word getting out that he let this slide. ...unless Franco Draghi made a deal with Francesco di Gangi to get rid of Vincenzo Draghi so that Franco would move upwards in the succession. It seems raw to have his own father killed, but Franco is power hungry and cold blooded. So, it is possible. Interesting thought, but too uncertaion to let our guards down and not be prepared for an attempt for retaliation.
Perdix
"Well, this was ... I mean there was a lot of mafia stuff that happened and kind of went over my head. Oberon was here again! Always good to be working with him. Some odd thermal readings from him, I wonder if that's an adept power? I heard some of them can maintain warmth in arctic settings, maybe that causes an overall downward shift in body temperature? Will have to research more. Job! The job. Relatively standard. Matrix overwatch. Relatively minimal resistance, mostly thanks to the route we chose. Attacking the villa would have been a death sentence."
"I did have fun sending the fleshform invae into the lake, though."