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70 RVP!!!
70 RVP!!!
*30k nuyen (15 RVP)
*30k nuyen (15 RVP)
  +10k nuyen (negotiations)
+10k nuyen (negotiations)
*40k in Gear rates for weapons, armor, weapon/armor accessories, demolitions/explosives, and up to betaware cyberware/bioware. Up to 22F (10 RVP, remainder can be taken as liquid nuyen)
*40k in Gear rates for weapons, armor, weapon/armor accessories, demolitions/explosives, and up to betaware cyberware/bioware. Up to 22F (10 RVP, remainder can be taken as liquid nuyen)
*25 karma (25 RVP)
*25 karma (25 RVP)
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*-50 Ancients reputation for Gehenna and Lichtenberg
*-50 Ancients reputation for Gehenna and Lichtenberg
*Lichtenberg's bounty increases to 100k nuyen from the Ancients
*Lichtenberg's bounty increases to 100k nuyen from the Ancients
*The Ancients and Cutters are tired of dancing... it is time for war.  
*The Ancients and Cutters are tired of dancing... it is time for war.


==Game Quotes==
==Game Quotes==

Revision as of 12:19, 23 January 2025

Harbinger of War
Date2085-09-19
GMTidanShock
LocationFort Lewis, Seattle
Status Threat Level: Extreme
Factions Involved
ShadowHaven Major Corp
Cleaner Cleaner
Gehenna
Geodesic
Lichtenberg
Character1
Character2


Summary

A group of runners conjure forth a war. The blood spilt here is only but the beginning.

Background

As tensions have been rising between the Cutters and Ancients for years now. Eventually the scales had to tip, and one very intrigued individual has decided the powder keg must be lit.

The Meet

Meeting in an abandoned Tacoma warehouse, the runners meet a well dressed man clad with golden... cybernetics? It is hard to tell. But whatever the mans intentions may be. But the pay provided was substantial and they would be given backup in the form of Cutters members who appeared to have equipment on par with HTR units. Their objective? To attack what was one of the main locations for the Ancients to meet several international clients in Seattle. They would have 2 days to prep as 2 days from then a small gathering would be conducted between the Ancients and two of their allies. Komun'go Ring and First Nation diplomats stated to be in attendance. Though even above them, Belial himself. The leader of the Seattle chapter of the Ancients was to be in attendance as well. To prepare for this, the J provided the runners VERY potent explosives roughly the size of American footballs. Their job being to destroy all of it and to shed as much blood as possible while doing so. The Johnson agreeing to offer even more additional pay for the amount of chaos caused by this. But with one precaution, Belial must live. Everyone else could die but Belial himself was to live. After confirming this Lichtenberg grabbed their prepared set of milspec armor ready to become the catalyst for what is to come. The other runners also willing to let whatever unfold... unfold.

The Plan

Reconnaissance was required for something of this scale though. ESPECIALLY considering the security and defenses available inside Fort Lewis at any given time even by non-Knight Errant or corporate forces. So upon finding the mansion the team sent forth Geodesic to provide matrix intel on the mansion and surrounding area. The place as a whole was incredibly well guarded, a wide open field surrounding it on all sides while the host was a nice rating 8, causing Geo a bit of hesitance but still she pressed on and examined the host from within. Managing to secure the guest list and the name of the catering service before looking directly at the spider and dipping milliseconds later. While the place would be on slightly higher alert. That would not stop Gehenna from doing astral reconnaissance. Finding a powerful ward around the entire gated community, the mansion perimeter, and the mansion itself. Each ward getting more powerful in force. She was able to slip through the community and perimeter ward however finding areas in the lawn where the grass seemed to... stop and turn into empty tubes that shot into the ground. Watcher Spirits obviously on patrol around the building. Not wanting to risk it any further Gehenna left.

Meanwhile Cleaner Cleaner was finding a nice place to perch and prepare. Through luck she was able to find a nearby motel with a tall enough rough as to where she could get a clear line of sight on nearly all of backyard and some of the mansions backyard/interior. Confident in what the runners found, the more intense legwork began. Gehenna managed to secure the aid of a fellow contact, one Mr Anderson, who with a... strong enough donation was willing to fly the runners out of there. With their exit secured all that remained was to disguise their entry. The catering company as Geo discovered was named "Silver Fork" and was a decently powerful B ranked corporation who did catering services for powerful individuals and AA/AAA corporations in the Seattle area. Geo then working her magic secured their fake names and a spot on the list as to not arouse suspicion as the runners would make their approach. Now with Lichtenberg safely in the trunk, Geo as far away from this as she possibly could be, and Cleaner Cleaner managing to slip onto the rooftop with her rifle in hand. All that was left was to launch the attack, and hope for the best.

The Run

Doing one last bit of reconnaissance and matrix research, the runners were able to confirm the identities of all present. An adept from the First Nation named "Tundra Wolf," a powerful adept accompanied by a decker companion named "Fire Fox." From the Komun'go was one Chun Eunsuh who was likely an adept of some variety. Geo confirming this matched the list she managed to grab from the host. True enough playing guitar from a stage in the backyard beyond the pool was Belial alongside 3 very well armored and armed Ancients elite. With the targets confirmed the attack began.

Approaching the surrounding gate with 2 disguised GMC Vans, Gehenna and the (visible) Cutters took the SIN scan and passed despite some initial suspicion Gehenna smoothed out. Once inside the mansion Gehenna walked forwards with two Cutters and a catering cart. The cloth obscuring one of the explosives provided by the J. Despite performing her heart out and managing to get through just fine, her being unable to sleaze through the ward caused a bit of a stir as guards turned to her attention. Knowing with suspicions lingering it was time for action. The regular Cutters in the can choosing to ram the front guards with full speed as a send off before peeling out on their own. The Komun'go diplomat dealt with in one shot from Cleaner Cleaner's rifle. Nailing every single target she could, combatant or not. In the midst of this a follow up van pulled up. From it coming the Cutters HTR and Lichtenberg with their new armor.

Once inside not a singular guard could scratch Lichtenberg in their new armor. Every guard that came out bisected in a moment and those that weren't were gunned down by the HTR. Till rounding a corner came Tundra Wolf and Belial alongside 2 of the honor guard, one staying behind to find the sniper. Lichtenberg and Belial clashed blades as the HTR tried their best to suppress and take down any remaining forces inside the building. Outside meanwhile Gehenna and one of the Cutters HTR fought for their lives against the perimeter guards who seemed to be chipping away significantly at the pair. A couple asteroids courtesy of Gehenna helped even the playing field but the battle waged on regardless. As Lichtenberg continued to clash swords with Belial the powerful mystic adept despite delivering blows that would cleave even Full Body Armor the elf realized it would be futile against the cyborg monster in front of him. Tundra Wolf however before seeing this solution was split almost completely in two by Lichtenberg. Unable to even use his Revenant abilities as his body lay in a pool of blood.

In the backyard however Cleaner Cleaner taking pot shots at the Honor Guard while damaging them was eventually uncovered and a sniper duel took place. Cleaner dodging left and right same as the Honor Guard who got in a solid hit. Alongside Cleaner who managed to significantly scratch and pierce the armor. Belial infuriated with the chaos switched to magic, Lichtenberg feeling the powerful crushing force from within that the armor could not protect him from. With death on either side uncertain Lichtenberg publicly spoke aloud about the bombs and how they would all die if they did not run. Belial looking at his fallen companions and the death surrounding him dragged his honor guard by the handle and retreated.

Aftermath

From there... it was a massacre. Cleaner Cleaner picking off any targets who tried to get inside, only missing one Fire Fox who Geo put out of commission earlier on in the fight. Everyone else though... lambs to the slaughter as no one was spared. The building collapsing in on itself as the explosives rippled through the blood soaked structure. Cleaner Cleaner able to descend and check out of the hotel faster than any Knight Errant officers or on site security could piece together what the cracking sounds were that came from the roof. At the mansion the VTOL quickly arrived and despite a near whole district on high alert, the runners through luck managed to escape and find their J who after taking back Lichtenberg's... incredibly potent armor simply gave the runners their pay and took their leave. The true chaos of what was about to unfold yet to be seen.

Rewards

Extreme: 28 RVP x 2.5 multiplier (15 hours) 70 RVP!!!

  • 30k nuyen (15 RVP)

+10k nuyen (negotiations)

  • 40k in Gear rates for weapons, armor, weapon/armor accessories, demolitions/explosives, and up to betaware cyberware/bioware. Up to 22F (10 RVP, remainder can be taken as liquid nuyen)
  • 25 karma (25 RVP)
  • 40 CDP (20 RVP)

+2 base CDP

OPTIONAL QUALITIES

  • Focused Concentration for Gehenna at chargen rates
  • Innocuous for Cleaner Cleaner (5 RVP)
  • Razorboy for Lichtenberg (10 RVP)
  • Street Ninja (10 RVP)
  • Witness my Hate for Gehenna (7 RVP)
  • Counts as ascension/submerssion/initiation for anyone involved.

RUN CONSEQUENCES

  • -50 Ancients reputation for Gehenna and Lichtenberg
  • Lichtenberg's bounty increases to 100k nuyen from the Ancients
  • The Ancients and Cutters are tired of dancing... it is time for war.

Game Quotes

Player After Action Reports (AARs)