Shadowrun
OK folks, any interest here in checking out the script log from my online Shadowrun game? I have cleaned it up and removed all the out of character chatter (mostly rules questions) so reading it is like reading a play by play of the game. Well, if you want to check it out, it's being the cut below. Comments are welcome, and encouraged.
This is the first transcript of the Shadowrun 4th Edition Game that I am running online. This transcript is only the main chatroom, or rooms, that the characters interact in. It does not include dice rolls, out of character chatter, or private messages between players or between the players and gm. The userid “lokgm” is the game master for these sessions, and basically is the narrator, describing scenes and certain NPC (non-player character) actions. The main characters describe themselves below. *GM Note* indicated something I feel the reader of this script should know, but is not part of the original text. I’ve corrected some of the spelling where I was so inclined.
Session Start: Thu Jan 22 20:25:19 2009
01[21:11] <@lokgm> ok, quick character breakdown.
01[21:11] <@lokgm> Syd knows Rico and Frankie. Rico knows Pan and Syd.
01[21:12] <@lokgm> Rico is a legit PI, Syd is an unreformed ex-con
01[21:12] <@lokgm> Rico helped Pan with a case for a friend (Alannah)
01[21:13] <@lokgm> Frankie is an Ork Hacker who helped 'clean' some of Syd's records, lessened his time
01[21:14] <@lokgm> Syd and Rico met thru their contacts, at a police function nonetheless
01[21:14] <@lokgm> Syd was scoping the building for a heist, Rico was trailing someone for a client
01[21:16] <@lokgm> ok, let me set the scene then, after that, everything is in character
01[21:16] <@lokgm> ah, before I do, in name order on the screen, describe yourselves
[21:17] <@_Rico> 185lbs 5'9" even mix of russian and south american decent.
[21:18] <@_Rico> wears a long coat and a smirk
[21:19] <@Syd> how's your hair?
[21:19] <@_Rico> and smokes a lot, hair is butch about .5 inch long
[21:20] <@Frankie> <---Grunge t-shirt wearing prepubescent loud mouth, 5'7" 150 and some change, cannot stop talking about some new 1337 tech he is gonna get, hair is matted as to not showering in about a month
<*GM Note* Frankie is an Ork>
[21:20] <@Syd> ewww
[21:20] <@Frankie> :D
06[21:21] * @_Rico lights up a coffin nail
06[21:21] * @Pan_Elian is a tall, 6'5" about 155 pounds and slender Elf with the natural beauty and grace of his race. His head is mostly bald with a one inch wide strip down the center of his head (akin to a mohawk) that is made into dreads that are usually flopped all the same direction. Pan is usually seen wearing a long black leather coat, and if you look closely you can see a japanese sword that hangs from his belt. He wears knee high boots (think combat boots)
[21:22] <@Syd> Syd is Tall and slim elf of Japanese stock. Pretty good looking without being overtly handsome. He carries himself with an almost impossible physical grace, making even the most mundane of tasks look like dancing. Obvious cyberware includes his eyes which have gray irises flecked with faint silver circuitry, his feet which are black and slightly resemble tabi socks, and his right hand, a very basic slightly bulky, gun-metal blue
[21:23] <@Syd> Hair is short and spiky, clothing is nothing special, plain sturdy stuff. wears a black duster on the street.
01[21:24] <@lokgm> coolness. moving on then
01[21:24] <@lokgm> Syd was contacted by a friend (Marcella) about a job. He needed to assemble a team who could hack, do magic, and rub elbows on the streets. So here you are.
[21:24] <@Syd> aye
01[21:24] <@lokgm> You are waiting for the contact man to show up, a Mr Johnson. The time is 8PM, it is Jan 4th, 2070, and it is snowing, but not sticking. You are in a parking garage downtown, near the docks.
01[21:24] <@lokgm> You are on level F, which is about halfway up the twelve storey building. The lights are out for three stories, one either direction of you, implying that Johnson has an in, or hacker backup.
03[21:25] * lokgm changes topic to 'Parking Garage, Downtown Seattle '
06[21:25] * @Pan_Elian is leaning on his kick ass harley scorpion
06[21:25] * @Syd is making himself unobtrusive in the shadows
[21:26] <@Pan_Elian> So when is Mr. Johnson suppose to show up?...guys?
[21:26] <@Syd> he shows, when he shows
[21:26] <@Pan_Elian> and where did Syd go?
06[21:26] * @_Rico pulls another smoke out of a seeming endless supply and lights up
[21:27] <@Pan_Elian> I heard him, but I don’t see him
[21:27] <@Syd> no worries mate.
[21:27] <@Syd> I'm here
01[21:27] <@lokgm> Frankie? What are you doing?
[21:28] <@Frankie> Messing around with this new pc i just got, wanna see?
06[21:28] * @Pan_Elian turns on some old school thrash metal, medium volume.
03[21:28] * MrJohnson has joined
06[21:29] * @Pan_Elian turns the music down
01[21:29] <@lokgm> Johnson shows up
06[21:29] * @Pan_Elian and takes a couple steps away from the bike
06[21:29] * @_Rico nods
06[21:29] * @Syd observes
01[21:29] <@lokgm> He is a Dwarf, medium build
[21:29] <@_Rico> lets get this started
06[21:29] * @Frankie stashes his gear into his pack
[21:29] <@Pan_Elian> good evening
01[21:29] <@lokgm> corporate suit, commlink on his belt
06[21:29] * MrJohnson looks around, suspiciously
06[21:30] * @Syd nods
[21:30] Is this everyone?
[21:30] <@Syd> mr. johnson i presume
[21:30] indeed
06[21:30] * @Pan_Elian makes eye contact
06[21:30] * @Frankie looks around for anyone else that may enter the room
[21:30] Which one of you is "Syd"?
[21:30] <@Pan_Elian> "he is" pointing
[21:30] <@Syd> that would be me
06[21:31] * MrJohnson nods
06[21:31] * @Syd steps out of shadows
[21:31] okay
[21:31] this your whole crew?
[21:31] <@Syd> yes
[21:31] good.
[21:31] <@Syd> did you wish to pay for a larger one mr. j?
[21:31] I have a simple job for you, but time is an issue, so let me get started
[21:32] no, this is enough
[21:32] <@Pan_Elian> Let’s hear it
[21:32] <@Syd> very good
[21:32] <@Syd> to business
[21:32] there is a cargo freighter pulling into Seattle tomorrow night, around midnight
[21:33] There is a container on board that my client would like the contents of
[21:33] This needs to be done before the boat hits land, security will be too tight there
[21:33] They are in international waters for the next twelve hours
06[21:34] * @Pan_Elian mutters great, I hate water..under his breath
[21:34] Which would be the perfect time to strike them, unless you boys have a better idea,
[21:34] <@Syd> hmm, so a rush job is it?
06[21:34] * MrJohnson eyes Pan at the interruption
[21:34] a bit
06[21:34] * @Frankie whips out his commlink
[21:34] The cargo...
06[21:34] * MrJohnson pauses
[21:34] <@Frankie> What is the name of the freighter?
[21:35] Lai Dao
[21:35] <@Syd> we'll get to that Frank. Let the man speak
[21:35] <@Frankie> allright allright
[21:35] the cargo...
06[21:35] * MrJohnson continues
[21:35] has been tagged with RFID tags
[21:36] there are sixteen items altogether, all of them need to be accounted for
[21:36] the container itself isn't important, just the cargo
06[21:36] * @Pan_Elian looks at Frankie with a can you deal with that(RFID)look
[21:36] I wasn't given a description of the cargo, so I can't pass one on
[21:36] <@Syd> nothing at all mr. j?
[21:37] <@Frankie> No sweat!
[21:37] <@Pan_Elian> do you have a container number?
01[21:37] <@lokgm> OoC: RFID are Radio Frequency Identification, very common
[21:37] I can send the RFID tags to your commlink if you'd like
[21:37] <@Frankie> Do we have the rf number to work with?
06[21:37] * @_Rico sends a commlink whisper to syd "were not gonna have to smuggle tanks off a freighter, again are we?"
[21:37] <@Frankie> done and done
06[21:37] * MrJohnson sends the info
[21:38] <@Frankie> got it
[21:38] all I was told was that the cargo would weigh in at about one ton, maybe a little less
[21:38] <@Syd> ok. So that's the where and what...
[21:38] <@Syd> hmmm
[21:38] easy enough for a small t-bird or good cargo copter
[21:39] <@Pan_Elian> I parked mine on the roof…
[21:39] Stealth over guns on this one too. Cargo is fragile, boss wants it undamaged
[21:39] <@Syd> or your average troll street thug
[21:39] <@Frankie> The company name transporting the cargo is?
[21:39] <@Pan_Elian> yeah, good to know who we are dealing with here
[21:39] same as the freighter, small shipping company out of Hong Kong
[21:40] 10,000Y up front, 20 more on completion
[21:41] <@Frankie> Do we know if the cargo is being "escorted"?
[21:41] count on it
[21:41] <@Frankie> figures
[21:41] otherwise we wouldn't need to hire the likes of you
06[21:41] * MrJohnson chuckles
[21:41] <@Syd> point taken
[21:41] <@Pan_Elian> What form of currency?
[21:41] cred, uncertified credstick
[21:42] <@Pan_Elian> of course
[21:42] so, is that a yes?
06[21:42] * @Frankie Peeks out the nearest window
[21:42] <@Pan_Elian> do you have a shipping route for the freighter?
[21:42] <@Syd> where do we deliver the goods to once we've procured them?
06[21:43] * MrJohnson uploads an address and shipping route
06[21:43] * @_Rico says in a smokey exhale "when is the deadline?"
[21:43] cargo hits beach tomorrow at midnight... we gotta have it before then
[21:44] <@Pan_Elian> oh, you will
[21:44] then, we have a deal then?
[21:44] <@Syd> well, it seems do-able. The time frame is tighter that I'd like, but I think we can do business. Guys you agreed?
[21:45] <@Pan_Elian> let us conference
[21:45] <@_Rico> agreed...
[21:45] sure thing
[21:45] <@Frankie> you know I am in!
06[21:45] * MrJohnson walks about 20 feet away
[21:46] <@Syd> we need to find a boat that can handle that much weight for this to work
[21:48] <@Syd> and a covert way to move the cargo off the ship.
06[21:48] * @Pan_Elian waits for Mrjohnson to get furter away then turns to the guys, great..didn't even give me a chance to negotiate a higher fee before y'all agreed.
[21:48] <@Syd> either that or we'll need to neutralize the crew somehow
[21:49] <@Syd> you had a chance, and we can always negotiate from a stronger position once we have the goods
[21:49] <@Pan_Elian> yeah, I had that idea as well
[21:49] <@Pan_Elian> never hurts to try though
[21:49] <@Syd> I would go with it Pan. Assuming we pull this off that is
[21:50] <@Syd> so, do you guys think we can get the resources to pull this off then?
06[21:50] * @Frankie checks online for prices on used boats that can support the objective
[21:50] <@Pan_Elian> that would be the first order of business I guess, actually getting the cargo
[21:54] <@Pan_Elian> maybe we can just "borrow" a boat
[21:55] <@Syd> that's what I was thinking. We're not getting enough split 4 ways on this job to be running up too many expenses
[21:55] <@Pan_Elian> exactly
[21:55] <@Frankie> what do you all think about hijacking the freighter and taking it somewhere else?
[21:55] <@Pan_Elian> you know how to pilot a freighter?
[21:55] <@Syd> might be hard with just us 4, plus that's not too stealthy
[21:55] <@Frankie> that way small craft could get us in undetected
[21:56] <@Pan_Elian> might be a little slow too
[21:56] <@Syd> now blocking their communication is a good idea though
[21:56] <@Pan_Elian> maybe we should do some recon at the harbor, scout a suitable boat
[21:56] <@Frankie> quite hard to stealthily bring in another ship big enough to carry that cargo
[21:56] <@Pan_Elian> yes, yes, block comm
[21:57] <@Pan_Elian> only a ton...not too much
[21:57] <@Pan_Elian> don’t need a huge boat
[21:57] <@Frankie> ok whatever you say
[21:57] <@Syd> a fishing boat would work well, and they usually don't have that good of security
[21:58] <@_Rico> i agree
[21:58] <@Pan_Elian> poor poor fishermen
[21:58] <@Pan_Elian> gonna lose a boat
[21:58] <@Syd> well give it back to them ;)
[21:58] <@Pan_Elian> hopefully
[21:58] <@_Rico> pfft, leave ’em a note.
[21:58] <@Frankie> ok then lets head down to the marina and procure ourselves a boat
[21:58] <@Syd> first let’s tell Johnson we're in
[21:58] <@Syd> :P
06[21:59] * MrJohnson glances at his commlink and glances back at the group...
06[21:59] * @Pan_Elian jumps on his harley, and starts her roaring, yelling...”We're in!”
06[21:59] * MrJohnson pulls a credstick out of his pocket
[21:59] you want this then?
[21:59] <@Pan_Elian> why thank you Mr. Johnson
[22:00] <@_Rico> Syd get the loot, I’ll be at the van
06[22:00] * @Syd gets the 'loot'
06[22:00] * @Syd goes to the van
[22:00] <@Pan_Elian> meet you guys at the marina, don’t be spending my share between here and there now
06[22:00] * MrJohnson walks to the stairwell and heads down
06[22:00] * @Pan_Elian roars off, like a bat out of hell
06[22:01] * @_Rico starts the van and scoots
[22:01] <@Syd> maybe we should tail Johnson. I got a bad vibe of him
[22:01] <@_Rico> take the wheel
[22:01] <@Syd> it’s your car man
06[22:01] * @Frankie jumps into the van at the last moment
03[22:02] * MrJohnson has left
[22:02] <@Syd> bout time kid
[22:02] <@Frankie> what? Did you say something?
06[22:03] * @Frankie was distracted with something
[22:03] <@Syd> Yeah. "Hi"
[22:03] <@Frankie> what do you want?
[22:03] <@Syd> ok, Frankie. what did you get off Johnson's comm?
[22:03] <@Frankie> where are we going?
[22:03] <@Syd> Rico, what you waiting for?
[22:04] <@Frankie> rf of the locater and routes
06[22:04] * @_Rico switches to astral vision
[22:04] <@Syd> no, i mean what did you GET?
[22:04] <@Frankie> I was just taking a look
[22:04] <@Syd> and?
[22:04] <@Frankie> dirty sob if you ask me
[22:05] <@Syd> so, nothing?
03[22:05] * @Pan_Elian has left
[22:05] <@Frankie> same as the rest
06[22:06] * @_Rico switches back to normal vision
[22:06] <@Syd> hey, I thought you were a hacker man? you really didn't invade his commlink? how could you resist?!
[22:07] <@Frankie> did not want to screw up the job
[22:08] <@_Rico> i got nothing from him in the astral palane
[22:08] <@Syd> what do you mean 'nothing'?
[22:08] <@_Rico> i mean he is clean
[22:09] <@Syd> ok, just so long as he's not a void heh heh hhe
01[22:10] <@lokgm> so, what now?
[22:10] <@_Rico> we get a boat.
01[22:10] <@lokgm> off to the marina then?
[22:10] <@Syd> yeah.
06[22:10] * @Syd drives to the marina
06[22:11] * @_Rico lights another cancer stick
[22:11] <@Syd> true. we have a comm #
[22:11] <@Frankie> so whats the call, risk it?
[22:12] <@Syd> Frankie, its a long shot but you could try runnng his face/voice through some databases...
03[22:12] * Pan_Elian has joined
03[22:12] * lokgm changes topic to 'The Marina '
[22:12] <@Syd> I leave the decision up to Frankie
[22:12]
decision?
06[22:12] * @Frankie tries to trace Mr. Johnson’s commlink
[22:12] <@Syd> hey Pan
[22:13]
hey guys..'bout time you got here
[22:13] <@Syd> we're a little leery of Mr J. Not sure he's not meaning to screw us
[22:13]
wouldn't be a good Mr J if he didn't try
[22:13]
Thing is, how is he gonna screw us?
[22:13] <@Syd> right. but it means we need to really watch our backs on it
[22:13]
setup, or get the goods without paying?
[22:13] <@Syd> be nice if we could get a little info on the guy
[22:14] <@Syd> not sure. its just a bad vibe I'm getting
[22:14]
well...lets scout a boat then scout out what we can about Mr J, or the other way around
[22:15] <@Syd> right.
[22:15]
Frankie stay on that commlink, see what you can find...and lets go from there.
[22:16] <@Syd> agreed. Frankie do what you can.
[22:16]
till then, let’s find a boat, one that wont be missed for a night, or forever.
06[22:16] * @Syd gets out of van and heads down to the docks
06[22:17] * @_Rico follows
06[22:17] * Pan_Elian follows as well
[22:17] <@Frankie> gimme a sec, i am working on it
[22:18] <@Syd> hmm. there's a lot here guys. maybe we should split up? stay in comm contact though; open channel?
[22:18] <@Syd> take your time Frank
06[22:18] * Pan_Elian activates his commlink
[22:18]
can you hear me now?
06[22:18] * @_Rico splits from the group and moves out
[22:18] <@Syd> I could hear you before chowderhead
06[22:18] * @Syd grins
[22:18]
:) very funny
[22:19] <@Frankie> well he did not lie about his name :D
[22:19] <@Syd> how's that?
[22:19]
it really is Mr. Johnson huh?
[22:19] <@Frankie> he is a Tir Tairngire national
[22:19] <@Syd> och! its just a disposable comm likely then. bugger!
06[22:19] * @_Rico snorts a half hearted chuckle
06[22:19] * Pan_Elian looks for a dirty harbor person to talk to
01[22:20] <@lokgm> most of the harbor is sectioned off into areas, corp or privately owned
06[22:20] * @Syd looks for an unlit fishing trawler
[22:20] <@Frankie> he is acting as a liaison for the UCAS
[22:20]
private for sure
06[22:20] * @Syd looking for private
[22:20] <@Frankie> nothing good
[22:21]
UCAS?
[22:21] <@Syd> yeah
01[22:21] <@lokgm> ooc: United Canadian American States. the country you live in.
[22:21]
ahhhh
[22:22] <@Syd> ooc: actually seattle is an independent city-state...sorta
01[22:22] <@lokgm> owned by the UCAS
[22:22]
sometimes I don’t even know where I am
[22:22] <@_Rico> any indication of the type of cargo we are supossed to recover Frankie?
[22:23] <@Frankie> no notta
[22:23] <@Syd> more inportantly any indication of who Mr. J. is working for Frankie?
[22:23] <@Frankie> all we know is that it’s heavy
[22:23] <@Syd> might be heavy
[22:23] <@_Rico> rrriiiiigggghhhhhttttt.
[22:23]
so we gonna need a fork lift too?
[22:24] <@_Rico> should be one on the ship
[22:24]
2000 lbs is a bit much for me
[22:24] <@Syd> well, that's one reason i wanted to find a fishing boat. They usually have a crane/winch to haul up the nets
[22:24] <@Frankie> its only 500 apiece :D
[22:25]
I top out at about 100...maybe
06[22:25] * Pan_Elian finds fisherman....
[22:26] <@Syd> hmm. I think I'm recognizing some of the names on these boats fellas. We may not want to swipe any of these.
[22:26]
who’s are they?
01[22:27] <@lokgm> the docks have a lot of activity here and there, but the workers all seem to be in group of 5 or more
[22:27] <@Frankie> ya i agree
[22:27] <@Frankie> prolly triads
[22:27] <@Syd> let’s just say its a "private" marina
[22:28] <@Frankie> let’s look elsewhere
[22:28]
ok, move to next section then?
06[22:28] * @Frankie already leaving the private area
[22:28] <@Syd> yeah.
[22:28]
public docks maybe
[22:28] <@Syd> perhaps
[22:28] <@Frankie> best bet
[22:28] <@Syd> or maybe you could just seduce someone, Pan
06[22:28] * @Syd smirks
01[22:29] <@lokgm> ooc: would not find fishing boats in private docks, more like yachts, speedboats, etc
[22:29]
maybe...sounds workable to me :)
[22:29] <@Syd> lets just find a suitable boat first and go from there on how to get it or who owns it
01[22:30] <@lokgm> there are a number of fishing vessels in the private area, but as pointed out they seem to be owned by the Triads or one of the other crime families
01[22:30] <@lokgm> the corp area has some, but their security is a little more... intimidating
[22:31] <@Syd> hmm. i wonder if we could get in touch with an owner and arrange a non-monetary agreement for the loan of a boat?
01[22:31] <@lokgm> Frankie seems to zone out a bit as he does some hacking...
[22:31]
ok, thought I would ask around… see if I can glean if there is a fisherman in port for a day or too, that might not miss his boat for the night
[22:31]
saying he doesn't use at as a home..
01[22:32] <@lokgm> most of the fishing industry here is done by charter with the city, to preserve resources. The crime families seem to use that as a gauge on who to lean on for 'protection' money, or buy outright
[22:32] <@Syd> worst comes to worst I suppose we'll HAVE to hire someone out of our meager resources
[22:32]
not many private citizen fishermen?
01[22:32] <@lokgm> not so much, technically these boats are all private, but you see the 'union' workers loading and unloading them
[22:32] <@Syd> hmm. how the hell are we gonna get a boat then?
[22:33]
can we rent a boat?
01[22:33] <@lokgm> most likely
[22:33]
for a "fishing trip"
[22:33]
annual party with some old friends
[22:33] <@Syd> maybe or perhaps Frankie could 'steal' us one
[22:33] <@Syd> you know, make it look as if it’s been rented
[22:34]
you guys want to go that route or see if we can rent one?
[22:34] <@Syd> you're the face-man Pan. Care to work your magic?
[22:34] <@_Rico> fuck renting, I’m broke.
[22:34]
ok, let me go talk to some of these guys...see what I can get done
[22:35]
at least find a boat that won’t be missed too badly maybe
03[22:35] * dockworkr has joined
[22:35] <@Syd> you're the man Pan
06[22:35] * Pan_Elian approaches dockworkr
06[22:35] * @Syd smirks
[22:35]
excuse me sir
06[22:36] * dockworkr looks up from his cigarette
[22:36] yeah?
[22:36]
I was looking to rent a boat in a few days...thought maybe you could give me some information
01[22:36] <@lokgm> the guy is an ork, about 6'7", built like, well, a dockworker
[22:37] I mights be able to help ya
06[22:37] * dockworkr grins
[22:37]
great
[22:37] what kinda boat choo need?
[22:37]
I am looking for a boat to host a party on
06[22:37] * @Frankie looks up from his commlink
[22:37]
needs to hold about 15-20 people or 3000lbs or so, nothing too large
[22:38]
do you know any captains that may be in port for the next couple of days that I could talk to about that… or where I could take a look at some boats like that?
[22:38] hmmm...
[22:39] yeah, I knows dis guy, he could take youse out tomorrow
[22:39] when you need to go?
[22:39]
within the next couple of days
[22:40] sure sure, pal, but I needs to know when so I can set it up
[22:40] or you just wasting my time?
[22:40]
no. not wasting your time
[22:40]
it’s just that I would like to see the boat before I commit to anything
[22:41] well then, follow me.
06[22:41] * Pan_Elian follows
[22:41]
alright, thanks
06[22:41] * @Frankie whispers in pans ear
06[22:41] * dockworkr takes Pan on a tour of the docks
06[22:42] * @Frankie he is mafia, be careful
06[22:42] * @Syd follows stealthily
06[22:42] * dockworkr shouts out, "Vinnie, watch the place for me!"
06[22:42] * Pan_Elian nods
[22:42] k' lessgo
[22:42]
after you sir
06[22:42] * Pan_Elian gestures down the dock
06[22:43] * @_Rico follows Pan and the doc worker
[22:43] k, dis is it...
[22:44]
this is my buddy..Rick...its his birthday, that’s what the party is for, gonna introduce him to some lady friends… if you know what I mean
06[22:44] * dockworkr points at an old fishing boat
06[22:44] * Pan_Elian winks
06[22:44] * @Frankie follows keeping an eye on the surroundings
06[22:44] * Pan_Elian eyes the boat in interest
[22:44] may not look like much, but it floats, even when the water don't wantcha to
[22:44]
OoC:look like it would work well?
01[22:45] <@lokgm> the boat is old fishing boat, possibly for crab judging by the nets
01[22:45] <@lokgm> it looks sturdy enough, not overly fast, but your prey isn't exactly quick either
[22:45]
...not to much of a party boat… but may do the trick.
06[22:45] * dockworkr shrugs
[22:45] eh, depends on the party
[22:46]
good point
[22:46] if you was looking for something fancier you'd be over wit dem yachts and stuff
[22:46]
is the captain around or gonna be around for me to speak to any time in the next few days?
[22:46]
got a budget you know?
06[22:47] * @Frankie looks around trying to identify the security systems on the dock/pier
[22:47] cap'n'll be around tomorra, but I can make the deal right now
[22:47]
let me ask Rick what he thinks, one minute
06[22:47] * Pan_Elian walks to Rico
[22:48]
what you think?
[22:48] <@_Rico> looks good 'nugh
06[22:48] * @Frankie walks over to pan and rico
[22:48]
says the capt be around tomorrow...maybe hard to steal with the captian around...I say quietly
06[22:49] * @_Rico shrugs
06[22:49] * @Syd in subvocal mic on comm "looks ok, but we'll have to be real careful to return it in same condition."
[22:49] <@_Rico> we could boost it tonight and hide it out at sea
[22:49] <@Frankie> ya tonight when old smelly is at home passed out
[22:49]
ok, but we would still need to meet with the captain so we didn't look guilty
01[22:49] <@lokgm> OoC: this boat is far enough from where the goons... err dockerworkers... are hanging out to pull it off, but you'd have to be stealthy as hell
[22:50]
I'll set up the meeting
06[22:50] * Pan_Elian walks to the worker
[22:50] well?
[22:50] <@Syd> we don't want to piss of the wrong ppl, keep in mind.
06[22:50] * dockworkr looks impatient
[22:50]
Sure, we'll take it, can we meet the captain tomorrow afternoon?
06[22:51] * @_Rico fills syd in on the plan using sub vocal and comm messging
[22:51] yeah, yeah, youse can meet him then. you wanna put a little down on this?
06[22:51] * dockworkr taps his commlink, meaningfully
[22:51]
OoC: transfer funds off a cred stick?
01[22:52] <@lokgm> you can, or send it via commlink, which is more common
[22:52]
ok...sure, how much?
[22:52] <@Frankie> we could prolly come in by water, less chance of being spotted
01[22:52] <@lokgm> credstick will look more suspicious to most people
[22:52]
ok..commlink it then
[22:52] 100Y
[22:52] <@Syd> how's that Frank?
[22:53]
I'll give you 50Y, that you can keep yourself, the rest I will deal with the captain.
[22:53] <@Syd> it’s cool, I've been listening in.
[22:53] sure sure, pal
[22:53] <@Frankie> instead of trying to sneak onto the boat from the dock we could do it by water
06[22:53] * Pan_Elian transfers 50Y to dockworker
[22:53] <@Frankie> poor security measures
[22:54] thanks buddy, thanks a lot. you come back tomorra, I'll introduce yas to the cap'n
[22:54] 3 o’clock work for ya?
[22:54]
works great
06[22:54] * dockworkr smiles
[22:54] <@Syd> true enough, but I'm still not sure that swiping it is a good idea given who the owner is
[22:54] alrighty, see youse boys then
[22:55]
how about me meet at this place I know…?
06[22:55] * @Frankie nods to worker
06[22:55] * @Syd steps out of his hiding place
[22:57] there is a diner where the crews go to eat
06[22:57] * dockworkr points to it
[22:57] you can meets him there
06[22:57] * Pan_Elian is not happy
[22:57]
ok
[22:57]
at 3 then
[22:57] yep, at 3
[22:58]
thanks for the help
06[22:58] * dockworkr smiles
[22:58] <@Frankie> let’s head back to the van and discuss our party plans
[22:58] no problem, chummer
[22:58] hey, if youse need girls, let me know!
06[22:58] * Pan_Elian nods to dockworker and then heads to land
06[22:58] * @_Rico waves and takes off
[22:58]
will do
[22:58] I can hook you up
06[22:58] * @Frankie heads in the same direction
06[22:58] * @_Rico walks back to the van
[22:58]
might have some lined up already but if they fall through…
03[22:58] * lokgm changes topic to 'The Van '
06[22:58] * @Syd goes to the van
03[22:59] * dockworkr has left
[22:59] <@Frankie> We now have a choice
[22:59]
well..that went ok, except that if they suspect anything, assuming we steal it, then we will be surrounded by these goons
[22:59] <@Frankie> pay or take
[22:59] <@Syd> ok, so are you guys certain that this is a good plan?
[22:59] <@Frankie> security systems will not be an issue
[23:00]
well...not so sure
[23:00] <@Frankie> allthough the goons may be
[23:00] <@Syd> hmm, i guess it depends on how much the Cap is asking for now doesn't it?
[23:00]
that would be an issue
[23:01]
is there enough time after 3 to steal it then make it to the freight, pull this heist off and make it back to land by midnight?
[23:01] <@Syd> taking the boat is not a problem. It’s the repercussion that may result from that that trouble me
[23:02]
yeah....that is why I thought maybe stealing it tonight and then walking it the lions den might work...why would a guilty man walk straight back into a place like that after stealing from them>?
[23:02]
only a crazy person would do that
06[23:02] * Pan_Elian chuckles madly
[23:02] <@Frankie> they surely have your face imaged already
[23:02] <@Syd> it seems like a risk we don't necessarily need to take is all
[23:03]
even more reason for me to pretend like I had nothing to do with it
[23:03]
but can we take this captain along with us? He isn't gonna put his boat in our hands
[23:03] <@Syd> well, Pan, I'd say if anyone of us could pull it off it'd have to be you.
[23:03]
he will want to pilot it for us...or make us pay way more
[23:03] <@Syd> hmm
[23:04] <@_Rico> or less since we have our own pilot
[23:04] <@Syd> most perturbatory...
[23:04] <@Frankie> I wonder if it would be possible to borrow the boat , complete the transaction at sea and have the boat back before breakfast
[23:04]
I leave the decision to you guys...if you think we can get the boat out of here I will walk into the lion’s den tomorrow and see what happens
06[23:04] * @_Rico snickers
[23:04] <@Syd> now there's an interesting idea...
[23:05]
less chance of them know that the boat is gone if we pull it off tomorrow
[23:05] <@Syd> of course the earlier we take to boat out the longer we have to travel to the freighter...
[23:05] <@Syd> how's that Pan?
[23:05] <@_Rico> I don’t think they know what the word borrow means and bringing it back is like asking for an ass whoopin'
[23:06]
if we steal it tonight, they will know it is gone… if we steal it tomorrow we can have it back before they realize… hopefully
[23:06] <@Frankie> judging by the ships path at sea the round trip tonight would take about 12 hrs
[23:06]
I see
[23:06] <@Syd> from now Frankie?
[23:06]
I misunderstood you before...
[23:06] <@Frankie> yep
[23:06]
who can pilot a boat?
[23:06] <@Frankie> maybe sooner the later we wait
[23:07] <@Syd> that's too long for have the boat out without the owners consent IMO
[23:07]
doesn't have wheels, I can't
[23:07] <@Syd> sure you can. You can fake it as well as any of us
[23:08]
I say steal it... er... borrow it tonight, get it done and have it back by dawn...if there are no problems I can still meet the captain and turn him down...without him knowing a thing
[23:08] <@Frankie> I am down!
[23:08] <@_Rico> let’s not forget the fact that when we are supposed to have this boat back the freighter will be pulling into this very harbor with all the "security" that will be too heavy...
[23:08] <@Syd> here's what I suggest: let’s wait and see if the rental price for the boat is low enough not to break us. In the mean time we can concentrate on getting more info on the freighter itself...
[23:09]
ok
[23:09] <@Syd> hmm, there is that
[23:09] <@Syd> as well
[23:09] <@Frankie> the ship hits UCAS waters by noon tomorrow though
[23:09]
is that bad?
[23:09] <@_Rico> I don’t know about you guys but I don’t want to be anywhere near here after we boost the goods
[23:10] <@Frankie> more patrols to worry bout
[23:10] <@Syd> well, if we swiped the boat now we could be out at the freighter by 4AM
[23:10] <@Syd> more or less
[23:10] <@_Rico> how many goons you guys count back at the docks?
[23:10]
so if we do it tonight we are in international waters and not so many UCAS patrols?
[23:11] <@Syd> that's my understanding
[23:11] <@Frankie> yes
06[23:11] * Pan_Elian trys to recall the number of goons
[23:11] <@Frankie> not so many being relative
[23:11] <@Syd> and considering that what we are doing amounts to piracy, intl. water are probably the best bet.
06[23:11] * @Syd plays bad the dock on his image link and counts
[23:11] <@_Rico> I say we convince the dockworker we saw to take us out now and then tie him up and head out now
[23:12] <@Frankie> there’s an idea
[23:12]
well…tonight it is...and we should beat the freighter back, so security shouldn't be an issue, especially if Frankie gets their comm cut.
[23:13] <@Frankie> I can take care of the security on the boat no prob
[23:13]
he will wonder where all the girls are
[23:13] <@_Rico> were gonna pick em up ;)
[23:13] <@Syd> I count over 100 people on the waterfront overall, over a dozen on the dock where the boat is...
06[23:13] * @_Rico winks
[23:13]
and then they know we did it for sure
[23:13]
unless we dump him
[23:13] <@_Rico> or we sink the boat and blame the goon
[23:13] <@Frankie> our best bet is to boost it tonight
[23:13]
tonight...
[23:13] <@Syd> yeah, we need to not involve the dockworkers if at all possible
[23:14]
I agree
[23:14] <@Syd> what we need is a distraction I think
06[23:14] * @_Rico shrugs
[23:14]
who can swim?
[23:14]
well
[23:14] <@Syd> get all the workers off the dock while I swim out and boost the boat?
[23:14]
blow something up?
[23:14] <@Frankie> I like where this is going
[23:14] <@Syd> then I can meet you guys down the shore a bit and we can head out.
[23:15] <@Frankie> BOOM!
[23:15] <@Syd> not necessarily an explosion.
[23:15]
left my c-4 at home...Frankie?
[23:15] <@Syd> sometimes a brawl works best
[23:15] <@Frankie> na, got none
[23:16]
can explode a boat I guess...plenty of fuel in them
[23:16] <@Syd> anything incendiary is gonna involve the fire dept and possibly the cops as well. We do not want that
[23:16] <@Frankie> too right
[23:16]
as long as we get out fast that won’t matter
[23:16] <@_Rico> I can meet Syd on board, i can just walk on invisible
[23:16]
but yeah, you're right
[23:16] <@Frankie> i could try and tap into the docks computers and wreck havoc on their systems
[23:16]
ok...then pick the rest of us up down the coast?
[23:16]
good thinking Frankie
[23:16] <@Frankie> maybe distract them long enough
[23:16] <@Syd> actually Rico, I was hoping you had some mojo that might help create a distraction?
[23:17]
Frankie, set some alarm off on the other side or something along those lines?
06[23:17] * @_Rico smiles
[23:17] <@Frankie> yep
[23:17] <@_Rico> ya know fellas I may have just the thing
[23:17]
turn off power maybe
[23:17] <@Syd> mostly what we need is enough of a distraction that the DUMB COMPUTER ILLITERATE dockworkers will be away from the boat long enough to boost it.
[23:18] <@Syd> speak up Rico!
[23:18]
Rico?
[23:18] <@Frankie> I could start the lights flickering on the high end yacht sections
[23:18] <@Frankie> kill a few of the cameras over their as well
[23:18] <@_Rico> how about I plant a suggestion and tell one of them to go kick the shit out of the other?
[23:18] <@Frankie> that will send them moving
[23:18]
turn off lights where the dockworkers are
[23:19]
Rico, that might work
[23:19] <@Syd> damn Rico! You can really do that?
[23:19] <@Syd> Say it’s so?
[23:19] <@_Rico> I should be able to, these guys don’t look all that Awakened if ya get my meaning
[23:19] <@Syd> or intelligent
[23:19] <@Frankie> I want to stay around just to see that!
[23:20] <@_Rico> Frankie you kill the cameras, I don’t want anyone seeing me with my victim
[23:20] <@Syd> great I like it! And Frankie can be plan B if that doesn't pan out. Are we in accord?
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> ok, Rico you do that…Syd you get on that boat get it started, Frankie stand by to cut power or some such, then we jump on boat and putter out of here
[23:21] <@Frankie> instead of having them fight each other, maybe suggest that the others crime families on the dock need an ass whoopin
[23:21] <@_Rico> agreed, if shit hits the fan meet at the bar on 12th and Franklin next to the pawn shop
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> should we move our vehicles first?
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> so we don’t leave them at the docks
[23:21] <@Syd> yes
[23:21] <@Frankie> prolly :D
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> then bus it back here
[23:22] <@Pan_Elian> or taxi
[23:22] <@Syd> I'll just stay here and get in position
[23:22] <@_Rico> I was hoping Frankie could drive mine to a garage not far from here
[23:22] <@Frankie> I’ll go with
[23:22] <@Syd> busses are more anonymous
[23:22] <@Pan_Elian> ok, Frankie you set up too...Rico and I will move the vehicles
[23:22] <@Syd> unless you use a 'johnnycab'
[23:23] <@_Rico> ok be back in 20 minutes
[23:23] <@Pan_Elian> as soon as we get back it all goes down
[23:23] <@Syd> phone me when you guys are back, I'm not sitting in the harbor for who knows how long
[23:23] <@Pan_Elian> everyone knows what they are to do then?
[23:23] <@Syd> looks that way
[23:23] <@Pan_Elian> great
[23:23] <@Syd> sound off?
[23:23] <@Frankie> 10-4
[23:23] <@_Rico> we will keep comms open
[23:23] <@Syd> very good
03[23:23] * lokgm changes topic to 'The Docks '
06[23:23] * @Pan_Elian jumps on Harley, and parks it in a garage not to far away
06[23:23] * @Frankie gets to hacking the harbor computers
06[23:24] * @Syd secures his gear and prepared for "amphibious assault" ;)
06[23:24] * @_Rico follows Pan and parks nearby
[23:25] <@Frankie> I am in and waiting to kill light when ready
06[23:25] * @Pan_Elian phones when Rico and I are almost back..."get ready"
[23:26] <@Syd> acknowledged
[23:26] <@Frankie> small snag, the cameras are not on this server, maybe a offsite security company
[23:26] <@Pan_Elian> can you try and locate a signal?
[23:27] <@Frankie> cameras look to be old, no infrared, just keep an eye out or stay outta range
[23:28] <@Pan_Elian> cut a land line maybe?
[23:28] <@Frankie> na looks to be wireless
[23:29] <@Syd> jam them?
[23:30] <@Frankie> lemme check
06[23:30] * @_Rico lets everyone he will be in place momentarily
[23:30] <@Pan_Elian> can we meet Syd down the way a bit, maybe pick us up down the coast a ways? So as to not have video footage of this..
[23:30] <@Pan_Elian> around the bay somewhere
[23:31] <@_Rico> how are those cameras coming Frankie?
[23:31] <@Syd> I'm on the boat now and looking into getting it running...stand by please
[23:32] <@_Rico> Wait, Syd is on the boat already?
[23:33] <@Pan_Elian> appears so
[23:33] <@Syd> It’s no worry. I just needed to get the lay of the land. Haven't touched a thing yet.
[23:33] <@Pan_Elian> can you pick us up across the bay or should we just jump o the boat here?
06[23:33] * @_Rico scans the docs for a big ass doc worker!
[23:34] <@Syd> I'll pick you up around the way. Need to see about getting it running first though. Stand by.
03[23:34] * dockworkr has joined
[23:34] <@Pan_Elian> Damn
01[23:34] <@lokgm> you see one
[23:34] <@Pan_Elian> oh…good
01[23:35] <@lokgm> it’s a different one from before, still Ork, still ugly
[23:35] <@_Rico> is he out in the open or close to some cover from the cameras?
[23:36] <@Pan_Elian> lets see if Syd gets out of here then hoof it quickly to the van.
[23:36] <@_Rico> agreed
01[23:36] <@lokgm> sitting on a pier post, looking out at the bay.
[23:37] <@Frankie> i just about have it one moment
06[23:37] * @Pan_Elian slide goggles on and activates thermo vision
06[23:38] * dockworkr starts whistling to himself
[23:38] <@_Rico> how’s the cameras coming Frankie, I got a live one
[23:39] <@Frankie> just about there
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> can you hit him without being seen Rico?
[23:39] <@_Rico> Syd how you doing?
[23:39] <@Frankie> 9 second window, go go!
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> maybe if the cameras get the beginning of the fight...would be good
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> or whatever...go
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> !
[23:40] <@Syd> all systems go
06[23:40] * @Pan_Elian keeps an eye on Rico's back
[23:41] <@Pan_Elian> Do it Rico!
[23:42] <@Pan_Elian> what's happening?
[23:43] <@_Rico> keep the camera on him though this is gonna be good me thinks
[23:43] <@Frankie> on who?
[23:43] <@Pan_Elian> dockworker
01[23:43] <@lokgm> 9...8...7...
[23:43] <@Pan_Elian> gogogogo
[23:45] <@Frankie> red light
[23:45] <@Syd> speed bump
[23:51] <@Frankie> Whats going on? Do you need me to kill the lights?
[23:51] <@Frankie> is the boat out of the docking area?
[23:51] <@Pan_Elian> when the fight breaks out maybe...then we could just jump on the boat now, unless cameras have thermo
[23:51] <@Pan_Elian> or if the boat is gone
[23:52] <@Frankie> no thermo but no idea on the boat
[23:52] <@Syd> I'm just waiting for confirmation that the distraction is occurring and is effective
[23:52] <@Syd> then I'm out of here
[23:52] <@Frankie> I have the cameras distracted with loop feed, go
[23:53] <@Pan_Elian> ok...if the lights get cut we can just get on the boat here with you
[23:53] <@Pan_Elian> go? to the boat?
[23:53] <@Frankie> I would rather not if we can avoid it, raises suspicion
[23:53] <@Syd> ok Pan, but be sure to let me know that before I hit the gas ;)
06[23:53] * dockworkr gets up and starts walking up to the first Ork that Pan talked to
[23:54] <@Pan_Elian> just get out of here when you can...we can meet somewhere else
[23:54] <@Frankie> take the boat out now and pick us up further down the harbor
06[23:54] * dockworkr pulls back his arm, his fist clenching, ready to hit the other Ork
06[23:54] * dockworkr shakes his head, as if to clear it, lowers his arm and looks around, confused...
[23:54] <@Syd> no problem, I still have to sweep the boat for RFIDs after i get out of the harbor
[23:54] <@Frankie> hurry, I do not know how much longer I can keep the cameras loped before they become suspicious
01[23:55] <@lokgm> 6...5...4...
[23:55] <@Pan_Elian> No fight?
[23:55] <@Pan_Elian> Rico what happened?
[23:55] <@Frankie> we need to make it quick i also need to disable the lojacks onboard the boat]
[23:56] <@_Rico> shit he must have resisted it 1 sec
[23:56] <@_Rico> recasting .2 sec
[23:57] <@Frankie> I could shit the ivory tower quicker than it takes us to jack a boat!!
06[23:58] * dockworkr jumps the other Ork
[23:58] <@Pan_Elian> Nice!
01[23:58] <@lokgm> 3...
[23:58] <@Frankie> take the boat now!
[23:58] <@Pan_Elian> Go GO!
06[23:59] * @Pan_Elian grabs Rico and heads to Van
06[23:59] * @_Rico walks back to the van, casually
[23:59] <@Pan_Elian> Frankie meet us in the parking lot, then we'll head to the parking garage and get the van
[00:00] <@Frankie> got it
[00:00] <@Pan_Elian> Syd...keep us informed of your progress
06[00:01] * @Pan_Elian bums a cig off rico
06[0 06[00:01] * @Frankie heads to meet others
[00:01] <@Frankie> syd, you there?
06[00:02] * @_Rico listens intently for a
06[00:02] * @Frankie uses interface to view the camera
[00:03] <@lokgm> 2...
[00:03] <@lokgm> boat begins moving out
[00:03] <@lokgm> 1...
[00:03] <@lokgm> cameras resume normal feed
06[00:03] * dockworkr stops fighting, confused as to what happened
[00:03] <@_Rico>
[00:03] <@Syd> boats away.
[00:03] <@_Rico> excellent!
[00:04] <@Syd> check back and see if anyone noticed
[00:04] <@Frankie> bout time!
[00:04] Wha?...
[00:04] <@Pan_Elian> Awesome...tell us where to head to
[00:04] * dockworkr wanders back to his original post
06[00:05] * @Frankie checks back to see if there is a commotion
[00:06] <@Pan_Elian> Syd...rendezvous point?
03[00:06] * dockworkr has left
06[00:08] * @lokgm will wrap it up
[00:08] <@_Rico> as we leave I’m gonna try and erase my astral sig, you drive Pan
[00:08] <@Pan_Elian> got it
06[00:08] * @Syd sets rendezvous for 10 miles south down coast
06[00:08] * @Frankie meets up with Syd and Pan
[00:08] <@_Rico> pull to the side of the road about 50yrds up
[00:08] <@Pan_Elian> we'll be there...before you probably
06[00:08] * @Pan_Elian pulls over
[00:09] <@Pan_Elian> with e brake
01[00:09] <@lokgm> OK, the group meets up at the boat, about 10 miles down the coast, as per Syd's directions
[00:09] <@Syd> true enough. Frankie you're gonna want to go over this boat again when you come aboard
01[00:09] <@lokgm> They find a location to stash the van nearby before getting on board.
[00:10] <@Frankie> ya i have to jam the lojack
[00:10] <@Pan_Elian> do your thing Frankie...
01[00:10] <@lokgm> Frankie manages to block the signal from the boat's tracking tag
[00:10] <@Frankie> assuming it has one, is kinda a dump
[00:10] <@Syd> if there's a lojack we're in trouble
01[00:10] <@lokgm> and everyone will be ready to go from here next week
[00:10] <@Frankie> kewl, an easy button
06[00:10] * @Pan_Elian examines the rigging to see if it can be used to load the cargo
06[00:11] * @lokgm ends game
Session Close: Fri Jan 23 00:19:43 2009
This is the first transcript of the Shadowrun 4th Edition Game that I am running online. This transcript is only the main chatroom, or rooms, that the characters interact in. It does not include dice rolls, out of character chatter, or private messages between players or between the players and gm. The userid “lokgm” is the game master for these sessions, and basically is the narrator, describing scenes and certain NPC (non-player character) actions. The main characters describe themselves below. *GM Note* indicated something I feel the reader of this script should know, but is not part of the original text. I’ve corrected some of the spelling where I was so inclined.
Session Start: Thu Jan 22 20:25:19 2009
01[21:11] <@lokgm> ok, quick character breakdown.
01[21:11] <@lokgm> Syd knows Rico and Frankie. Rico knows Pan and Syd.
01[21:12] <@lokgm> Rico is a legit PI, Syd is an unreformed ex-con
01[21:12] <@lokgm> Rico helped Pan with a case for a friend (Alannah)
01[21:13] <@lokgm> Frankie is an Ork Hacker who helped 'clean' some of Syd's records, lessened his time
01[21:14] <@lokgm> Syd and Rico met thru their contacts, at a police function nonetheless
01[21:14] <@lokgm> Syd was scoping the building for a heist, Rico was trailing someone for a client
01[21:16] <@lokgm> ok, let me set the scene then, after that, everything is in character
01[21:16] <@lokgm> ah, before I do, in name order on the screen, describe yourselves
[21:17] <@_Rico> 185lbs 5'9" even mix of russian and south american decent.
[21:18] <@_Rico> wears a long coat and a smirk
[21:19] <@Syd> how's your hair?
[21:19] <@_Rico> and smokes a lot, hair is butch about .5 inch long
[21:20] <@Frankie> <---Grunge t-shirt wearing prepubescent loud mouth, 5'7" 150 and some change, cannot stop talking about some new 1337 tech he is gonna get, hair is matted as to not showering in about a month
<*GM Note* Frankie is an Ork>
[21:20] <@Syd> ewww
[21:20] <@Frankie> :D
06[21:21] * @_Rico lights up a coffin nail
06[21:21] * @Pan_Elian is a tall, 6'5" about 155 pounds and slender Elf with the natural beauty and grace of his race. His head is mostly bald with a one inch wide strip down the center of his head (akin to a mohawk) that is made into dreads that are usually flopped all the same direction. Pan is usually seen wearing a long black leather coat, and if you look closely you can see a japanese sword that hangs from his belt. He wears knee high boots (think combat boots)
[21:22] <@Syd> Syd is Tall and slim elf of Japanese stock. Pretty good looking without being overtly handsome. He carries himself with an almost impossible physical grace, making even the most mundane of tasks look like dancing. Obvious cyberware includes his eyes which have gray irises flecked with faint silver circuitry, his feet which are black and slightly resemble tabi socks, and his right hand, a very basic slightly bulky, gun-metal blue
[21:23] <@Syd> Hair is short and spiky, clothing is nothing special, plain sturdy stuff. wears a black duster on the street.
01[21:24] <@lokgm> coolness. moving on then
01[21:24] <@lokgm> Syd was contacted by a friend (Marcella) about a job. He needed to assemble a team who could hack, do magic, and rub elbows on the streets. So here you are.
[21:24] <@Syd> aye
01[21:24] <@lokgm> You are waiting for the contact man to show up, a Mr Johnson. The time is 8PM, it is Jan 4th, 2070, and it is snowing, but not sticking. You are in a parking garage downtown, near the docks.
01[21:24] <@lokgm> You are on level F, which is about halfway up the twelve storey building. The lights are out for three stories, one either direction of you, implying that Johnson has an in, or hacker backup.
03[21:25] * lokgm changes topic to 'Parking Garage, Downtown Seattle '
06[21:25] * @Pan_Elian is leaning on his kick ass harley scorpion
06[21:25] * @Syd is making himself unobtrusive in the shadows
[21:26] <@Pan_Elian> So when is Mr. Johnson suppose to show up?...guys?
[21:26] <@Syd> he shows, when he shows
[21:26] <@Pan_Elian> and where did Syd go?
06[21:26] * @_Rico pulls another smoke out of a seeming endless supply and lights up
[21:27] <@Pan_Elian> I heard him, but I don’t see him
[21:27] <@Syd> no worries mate.
[21:27] <@Syd> I'm here
01[21:27] <@lokgm> Frankie? What are you doing?
[21:28] <@Frankie> Messing around with this new pc i just got, wanna see?
06[21:28] * @Pan_Elian turns on some old school thrash metal, medium volume.
03[21:28] * MrJohnson has joined
06[21:29] * @Pan_Elian turns the music down
01[21:29] <@lokgm> Johnson shows up
06[21:29] * @Pan_Elian and takes a couple steps away from the bike
06[21:29] * @_Rico nods
06[21:29] * @Syd observes
01[21:29] <@lokgm> He is a Dwarf, medium build
[21:29] <@_Rico> lets get this started
06[21:29] * @Frankie stashes his gear into his pack
[21:29] <@Pan_Elian> good evening
01[21:29] <@lokgm> corporate suit, commlink on his belt
06[21:29] * MrJohnson looks around, suspiciously
06[21:30] * @Syd nods
[21:30] Is this everyone?
[21:30] <@Syd> mr. johnson i presume
[21:30] indeed
06[21:30] * @Pan_Elian makes eye contact
06[21:30] * @Frankie looks around for anyone else that may enter the room
[21:30] Which one of you is "Syd"?
[21:30] <@Pan_Elian> "he is" pointing
[21:30] <@Syd> that would be me
06[21:31] * MrJohnson nods
06[21:31] * @Syd steps out of shadows
[21:31] okay
[21:31] this your whole crew?
[21:31] <@Syd> yes
[21:31] good.
[21:31] <@Syd> did you wish to pay for a larger one mr. j?
[21:31] I have a simple job for you, but time is an issue, so let me get started
[21:32] no, this is enough
[21:32] <@Pan_Elian> Let’s hear it
[21:32] <@Syd> very good
[21:32] <@Syd> to business
[21:32] there is a cargo freighter pulling into Seattle tomorrow night, around midnight
[21:33] There is a container on board that my client would like the contents of
[21:33] This needs to be done before the boat hits land, security will be too tight there
[21:33] They are in international waters for the next twelve hours
06[21:34] * @Pan_Elian mutters great, I hate water..under his breath
[21:34] Which would be the perfect time to strike them, unless you boys have a better idea,
[21:34] <@Syd> hmm, so a rush job is it?
06[21:34] * MrJohnson eyes Pan at the interruption
[21:34] a bit
06[21:34] * @Frankie whips out his commlink
[21:34] The cargo...
06[21:34] * MrJohnson pauses
[21:34] <@Frankie> What is the name of the freighter?
[21:35] Lai Dao
[21:35] <@Syd> we'll get to that Frank. Let the man speak
[21:35] <@Frankie> allright allright
[21:35] the cargo...
06[21:35] * MrJohnson continues
[21:35] has been tagged with RFID tags
[21:36] there are sixteen items altogether, all of them need to be accounted for
[21:36] the container itself isn't important, just the cargo
06[21:36] * @Pan_Elian looks at Frankie with a can you deal with that(RFID)look
[21:36] I wasn't given a description of the cargo, so I can't pass one on
[21:36] <@Syd> nothing at all mr. j?
[21:37] <@Frankie> No sweat!
[21:37] <@Pan_Elian> do you have a container number?
01[21:37] <@lokgm> OoC: RFID are Radio Frequency Identification, very common
[21:37] I can send the RFID tags to your commlink if you'd like
[21:37] <@Frankie> Do we have the rf number to work with?
06[21:37] * @_Rico sends a commlink whisper to syd "were not gonna have to smuggle tanks off a freighter, again are we?"
[21:37] <@Frankie> done and done
06[21:37] * MrJohnson sends the info
[21:38] <@Frankie> got it
[21:38] all I was told was that the cargo would weigh in at about one ton, maybe a little less
[21:38] <@Syd> ok. So that's the where and what...
[21:38] <@Syd> hmmm
[21:38] easy enough for a small t-bird or good cargo copter
[21:39] <@Pan_Elian> I parked mine on the roof…
[21:39] Stealth over guns on this one too. Cargo is fragile, boss wants it undamaged
[21:39] <@Syd> or your average troll street thug
[21:39] <@Frankie> The company name transporting the cargo is?
[21:39] <@Pan_Elian> yeah, good to know who we are dealing with here
[21:39] same as the freighter, small shipping company out of Hong Kong
[21:40] 10,000Y up front, 20 more on completion
[21:41] <@Frankie> Do we know if the cargo is being "escorted"?
[21:41] count on it
[21:41] <@Frankie> figures
[21:41] otherwise we wouldn't need to hire the likes of you
06[21:41] * MrJohnson chuckles
[21:41] <@Syd> point taken
[21:41] <@Pan_Elian> What form of currency?
[21:41] cred, uncertified credstick
[21:42] <@Pan_Elian> of course
[21:42] so, is that a yes?
06[21:42] * @Frankie Peeks out the nearest window
[21:42] <@Pan_Elian> do you have a shipping route for the freighter?
[21:42] <@Syd> where do we deliver the goods to once we've procured them?
06[21:43] * MrJohnson uploads an address and shipping route
06[21:43] * @_Rico says in a smokey exhale "when is the deadline?"
[21:43] cargo hits beach tomorrow at midnight... we gotta have it before then
[21:44] <@Pan_Elian> oh, you will
[21:44] then, we have a deal then?
[21:44] <@Syd> well, it seems do-able. The time frame is tighter that I'd like, but I think we can do business. Guys you agreed?
[21:45] <@Pan_Elian> let us conference
[21:45] <@_Rico> agreed...
[21:45] sure thing
[21:45] <@Frankie> you know I am in!
06[21:45] * MrJohnson walks about 20 feet away
[21:46] <@Syd> we need to find a boat that can handle that much weight for this to work
[21:48] <@Syd> and a covert way to move the cargo off the ship.
06[21:48] * @Pan_Elian waits for Mrjohnson to get furter away then turns to the guys, great..didn't even give me a chance to negotiate a higher fee before y'all agreed.
[21:48] <@Syd> either that or we'll need to neutralize the crew somehow
[21:49] <@Syd> you had a chance, and we can always negotiate from a stronger position once we have the goods
[21:49] <@Pan_Elian> yeah, I had that idea as well
[21:49] <@Pan_Elian> never hurts to try though
[21:49] <@Syd> I would go with it Pan. Assuming we pull this off that is
[21:50] <@Syd> so, do you guys think we can get the resources to pull this off then?
06[21:50] * @Frankie checks online for prices on used boats that can support the objective
[21:50] <@Pan_Elian> that would be the first order of business I guess, actually getting the cargo
[21:54] <@Pan_Elian> maybe we can just "borrow" a boat
[21:55] <@Syd> that's what I was thinking. We're not getting enough split 4 ways on this job to be running up too many expenses
[21:55] <@Pan_Elian> exactly
[21:55] <@Frankie> what do you all think about hijacking the freighter and taking it somewhere else?
[21:55] <@Pan_Elian> you know how to pilot a freighter?
[21:55] <@Syd> might be hard with just us 4, plus that's not too stealthy
[21:55] <@Frankie> that way small craft could get us in undetected
[21:56] <@Pan_Elian> might be a little slow too
[21:56] <@Syd> now blocking their communication is a good idea though
[21:56] <@Pan_Elian> maybe we should do some recon at the harbor, scout a suitable boat
[21:56] <@Frankie> quite hard to stealthily bring in another ship big enough to carry that cargo
[21:56] <@Pan_Elian> yes, yes, block comm
[21:57] <@Pan_Elian> only a ton...not too much
[21:57] <@Pan_Elian> don’t need a huge boat
[21:57] <@Frankie> ok whatever you say
[21:57] <@Syd> a fishing boat would work well, and they usually don't have that good of security
[21:58] <@_Rico> i agree
[21:58] <@Pan_Elian> poor poor fishermen
[21:58] <@Pan_Elian> gonna lose a boat
[21:58] <@Syd> well give it back to them ;)
[21:58] <@Pan_Elian> hopefully
[21:58] <@_Rico> pfft, leave ’em a note.
[21:58] <@Frankie> ok then lets head down to the marina and procure ourselves a boat
[21:58] <@Syd> first let’s tell Johnson we're in
[21:58] <@Syd> :P
06[21:59] * MrJohnson glances at his commlink and glances back at the group...
06[21:59] * @Pan_Elian jumps on his harley, and starts her roaring, yelling...”We're in!”
06[21:59] * MrJohnson pulls a credstick out of his pocket
[21:59] you want this then?
[21:59] <@Pan_Elian> why thank you Mr. Johnson
[22:00] <@_Rico> Syd get the loot, I’ll be at the van
06[22:00] * @Syd gets the 'loot'
06[22:00] * @Syd goes to the van
[22:00] <@Pan_Elian> meet you guys at the marina, don’t be spending my share between here and there now
06[22:00] * MrJohnson walks to the stairwell and heads down
06[22:00] * @Pan_Elian roars off, like a bat out of hell
06[22:01] * @_Rico starts the van and scoots
[22:01] <@Syd> maybe we should tail Johnson. I got a bad vibe of him
[22:01] <@_Rico> take the wheel
[22:01] <@Syd> it’s your car man
06[22:01] * @Frankie jumps into the van at the last moment
03[22:02] * MrJohnson has left
[22:02] <@Syd> bout time kid
[22:02] <@Frankie> what? Did you say something?
06[22:03] * @Frankie was distracted with something
[22:03] <@Syd> Yeah. "Hi"
[22:03] <@Frankie> what do you want?
[22:03] <@Syd> ok, Frankie. what did you get off Johnson's comm?
[22:03] <@Frankie> where are we going?
[22:03] <@Syd> Rico, what you waiting for?
[22:04] <@Frankie> rf of the locater and routes
06[22:04] * @_Rico switches to astral vision
[22:04] <@Syd> no, i mean what did you GET?
[22:04] <@Frankie> I was just taking a look
[22:04] <@Syd> and?
[22:04] <@Frankie> dirty sob if you ask me
[22:05] <@Syd> so, nothing?
03[22:05] * @Pan_Elian has left
[22:05] <@Frankie> same as the rest
06[22:06] * @_Rico switches back to normal vision
[22:06] <@Syd> hey, I thought you were a hacker man? you really didn't invade his commlink? how could you resist?!
[22:07] <@Frankie> did not want to screw up the job
[22:08] <@_Rico> i got nothing from him in the astral palane
[22:08] <@Syd> what do you mean 'nothing'?
[22:08] <@_Rico> i mean he is clean
[22:09] <@Syd> ok, just so long as he's not a void heh heh hhe
01[22:10] <@lokgm> so, what now?
[22:10] <@_Rico> we get a boat.
01[22:10] <@lokgm> off to the marina then?
[22:10] <@Syd> yeah.
06[22:10] * @Syd drives to the marina
06[22:11] * @_Rico lights another cancer stick
[22:11] <@Syd> true. we have a comm #
[22:11] <@Frankie> so whats the call, risk it?
[22:12] <@Syd> Frankie, its a long shot but you could try runnng his face/voice through some databases...
03[22:12] * Pan_Elian has joined
03[22:12] * lokgm changes topic to 'The Marina '
[22:12] <@Syd> I leave the decision up to Frankie
[22:12]
decision?
06[22:12] * @Frankie tries to trace Mr. Johnson’s commlink
[22:12] <@Syd> hey Pan
[22:13]
hey guys..'bout time you got here
[22:13] <@Syd> we're a little leery of Mr J. Not sure he's not meaning to screw us
[22:13]
wouldn't be a good Mr J if he didn't try
[22:13]
Thing is, how is he gonna screw us?
[22:13] <@Syd> right. but it means we need to really watch our backs on it
[22:13]
setup, or get the goods without paying?
[22:13] <@Syd> be nice if we could get a little info on the guy
[22:14] <@Syd> not sure. its just a bad vibe I'm getting
[22:14]
well...lets scout a boat then scout out what we can about Mr J, or the other way around
[22:15] <@Syd> right.
[22:15]
Frankie stay on that commlink, see what you can find...and lets go from there.
[22:16] <@Syd> agreed. Frankie do what you can.
[22:16]
till then, let’s find a boat, one that wont be missed for a night, or forever.
06[22:16] * @Syd gets out of van and heads down to the docks
06[22:17] * @_Rico follows
06[22:17] * Pan_Elian follows as well
[22:17] <@Frankie> gimme a sec, i am working on it
[22:18] <@Syd> hmm. there's a lot here guys. maybe we should split up? stay in comm contact though; open channel?
[22:18] <@Syd> take your time Frank
06[22:18] * Pan_Elian activates his commlink
[22:18]
can you hear me now?
06[22:18] * @_Rico splits from the group and moves out
[22:18] <@Syd> I could hear you before chowderhead
06[22:18] * @Syd grins
[22:18]
:) very funny
[22:19] <@Frankie> well he did not lie about his name :D
[22:19] <@Syd> how's that?
[22:19]
it really is Mr. Johnson huh?
[22:19] <@Frankie> he is a Tir Tairngire national
[22:19] <@Syd> och! its just a disposable comm likely then. bugger!
06[22:19] * @_Rico snorts a half hearted chuckle
06[22:19] * Pan_Elian looks for a dirty harbor person to talk to
01[22:20] <@lokgm> most of the harbor is sectioned off into areas, corp or privately owned
06[22:20] * @Syd looks for an unlit fishing trawler
[22:20] <@Frankie> he is acting as a liaison for the UCAS
[22:20]
private for sure
06[22:20] * @Syd looking for private
[22:20] <@Frankie> nothing good
[22:21]
UCAS?
[22:21] <@Syd> yeah
01[22:21] <@lokgm> ooc: United Canadian American States. the country you live in.
[22:21]
ahhhh
[22:22] <@Syd> ooc: actually seattle is an independent city-state...sorta
01[22:22] <@lokgm> owned by the UCAS
[22:22]
sometimes I don’t even know where I am
[22:22] <@_Rico> any indication of the type of cargo we are supossed to recover Frankie?
[22:23] <@Frankie> no notta
[22:23] <@Syd> more inportantly any indication of who Mr. J. is working for Frankie?
[22:23] <@Frankie> all we know is that it’s heavy
[22:23] <@Syd> might be heavy
[22:23] <@_Rico> rrriiiiigggghhhhhttttt.
[22:23]
so we gonna need a fork lift too?
[22:24] <@_Rico> should be one on the ship
[22:24]
2000 lbs is a bit much for me
[22:24] <@Syd> well, that's one reason i wanted to find a fishing boat. They usually have a crane/winch to haul up the nets
[22:24] <@Frankie> its only 500 apiece :D
[22:25]
I top out at about 100...maybe
06[22:25] * Pan_Elian finds fisherman....
[22:26] <@Syd> hmm. I think I'm recognizing some of the names on these boats fellas. We may not want to swipe any of these.
[22:26]
who’s are they?
01[22:27] <@lokgm> the docks have a lot of activity here and there, but the workers all seem to be in group of 5 or more
[22:27] <@Frankie> ya i agree
[22:27] <@Frankie> prolly triads
[22:27] <@Syd> let’s just say its a "private" marina
[22:28] <@Frankie> let’s look elsewhere
[22:28]
ok, move to next section then?
06[22:28] * @Frankie already leaving the private area
[22:28] <@Syd> yeah.
[22:28]
public docks maybe
[22:28] <@Syd> perhaps
[22:28] <@Frankie> best bet
[22:28] <@Syd> or maybe you could just seduce someone, Pan
06[22:28] * @Syd smirks
01[22:29] <@lokgm> ooc: would not find fishing boats in private docks, more like yachts, speedboats, etc
[22:29]
maybe...sounds workable to me :)
[22:29] <@Syd> lets just find a suitable boat first and go from there on how to get it or who owns it
01[22:30] <@lokgm> there are a number of fishing vessels in the private area, but as pointed out they seem to be owned by the Triads or one of the other crime families
01[22:30] <@lokgm> the corp area has some, but their security is a little more... intimidating
[22:31] <@Syd> hmm. i wonder if we could get in touch with an owner and arrange a non-monetary agreement for the loan of a boat?
01[22:31] <@lokgm> Frankie seems to zone out a bit as he does some hacking...
[22:31]
ok, thought I would ask around… see if I can glean if there is a fisherman in port for a day or too, that might not miss his boat for the night
[22:31]
saying he doesn't use at as a home..
01[22:32] <@lokgm> most of the fishing industry here is done by charter with the city, to preserve resources. The crime families seem to use that as a gauge on who to lean on for 'protection' money, or buy outright
[22:32] <@Syd> worst comes to worst I suppose we'll HAVE to hire someone out of our meager resources
[22:32]
not many private citizen fishermen?
01[22:32] <@lokgm> not so much, technically these boats are all private, but you see the 'union' workers loading and unloading them
[22:32] <@Syd> hmm. how the hell are we gonna get a boat then?
[22:33]
can we rent a boat?
01[22:33] <@lokgm> most likely
[22:33]
for a "fishing trip"
[22:33]
annual party with some old friends
[22:33] <@Syd> maybe or perhaps Frankie could 'steal' us one
[22:33] <@Syd> you know, make it look as if it’s been rented
[22:34]
you guys want to go that route or see if we can rent one?
[22:34] <@Syd> you're the face-man Pan. Care to work your magic?
[22:34] <@_Rico> fuck renting, I’m broke.
[22:34]
ok, let me go talk to some of these guys...see what I can get done
[22:35]
at least find a boat that won’t be missed too badly maybe
03[22:35] * dockworkr has joined
[22:35] <@Syd> you're the man Pan
06[22:35] * Pan_Elian approaches dockworkr
06[22:35] * @Syd smirks
[22:35]
excuse me sir
06[22:36] * dockworkr looks up from his cigarette
[22:36] yeah?
[22:36]
I was looking to rent a boat in a few days...thought maybe you could give me some information
01[22:36] <@lokgm> the guy is an ork, about 6'7", built like, well, a dockworker
[22:37] I mights be able to help ya
06[22:37] * dockworkr grins
[22:37]
great
[22:37] what kinda boat choo need?
[22:37]
I am looking for a boat to host a party on
06[22:37] * @Frankie looks up from his commlink
[22:37]
needs to hold about 15-20 people or 3000lbs or so, nothing too large
[22:38]
do you know any captains that may be in port for the next couple of days that I could talk to about that… or where I could take a look at some boats like that?
[22:38] hmmm...
[22:39] yeah, I knows dis guy, he could take youse out tomorrow
[22:39] when you need to go?
[22:39]
within the next couple of days
[22:40] sure sure, pal, but I needs to know when so I can set it up
[22:40] or you just wasting my time?
[22:40]
no. not wasting your time
[22:40]
it’s just that I would like to see the boat before I commit to anything
[22:41] well then, follow me.
06[22:41] * Pan_Elian follows
[22:41]
alright, thanks
06[22:41] * @Frankie whispers in pans ear
06[22:41] * dockworkr takes Pan on a tour of the docks
06[22:42] * @Frankie he is mafia, be careful
06[22:42] * @Syd follows stealthily
06[22:42] * dockworkr shouts out, "Vinnie, watch the place for me!"
06[22:42] * Pan_Elian nods
[22:42] k' lessgo
[22:42]
after you sir
06[22:42] * Pan_Elian gestures down the dock
06[22:43] * @_Rico follows Pan and the doc worker
[22:43] k, dis is it...
[22:44]
this is my buddy..Rick...its his birthday, that’s what the party is for, gonna introduce him to some lady friends… if you know what I mean
06[22:44] * dockworkr points at an old fishing boat
06[22:44] * Pan_Elian winks
06[22:44] * @Frankie follows keeping an eye on the surroundings
06[22:44] * Pan_Elian eyes the boat in interest
[22:44] may not look like much, but it floats, even when the water don't wantcha to
[22:44]
OoC:look like it would work well?
01[22:45] <@lokgm> the boat is old fishing boat, possibly for crab judging by the nets
01[22:45] <@lokgm> it looks sturdy enough, not overly fast, but your prey isn't exactly quick either
[22:45]
...not to much of a party boat… but may do the trick.
06[22:45] * dockworkr shrugs
[22:45] eh, depends on the party
[22:46]
good point
[22:46] if you was looking for something fancier you'd be over wit dem yachts and stuff
[22:46]
is the captain around or gonna be around for me to speak to any time in the next few days?
[22:46]
got a budget you know?
06[22:47] * @Frankie looks around trying to identify the security systems on the dock/pier
[22:47] cap'n'll be around tomorra, but I can make the deal right now
[22:47]
let me ask Rick what he thinks, one minute
06[22:47] * Pan_Elian walks to Rico
[22:48]
what you think?
[22:48] <@_Rico> looks good 'nugh
06[22:48] * @Frankie walks over to pan and rico
[22:48]
says the capt be around tomorrow...maybe hard to steal with the captian around...I say quietly
06[22:49] * @_Rico shrugs
06[22:49] * @Syd in subvocal mic on comm "looks ok, but we'll have to be real careful to return it in same condition."
[22:49] <@_Rico> we could boost it tonight and hide it out at sea
[22:49] <@Frankie> ya tonight when old smelly is at home passed out
[22:49]
ok, but we would still need to meet with the captain so we didn't look guilty
01[22:49] <@lokgm> OoC: this boat is far enough from where the goons... err dockerworkers... are hanging out to pull it off, but you'd have to be stealthy as hell
[22:50]
I'll set up the meeting
06[22:50] * Pan_Elian walks to the worker
[22:50] well?
[22:50] <@Syd> we don't want to piss of the wrong ppl, keep in mind.
06[22:50] * dockworkr looks impatient
[22:50]
Sure, we'll take it, can we meet the captain tomorrow afternoon?
06[22:51] * @_Rico fills syd in on the plan using sub vocal and comm messging
[22:51] yeah, yeah, youse can meet him then. you wanna put a little down on this?
06[22:51] * dockworkr taps his commlink, meaningfully
[22:51]
OoC: transfer funds off a cred stick?
01[22:52] <@lokgm> you can, or send it via commlink, which is more common
[22:52]
ok...sure, how much?
[22:52] <@Frankie> we could prolly come in by water, less chance of being spotted
01[22:52] <@lokgm> credstick will look more suspicious to most people
[22:52]
ok..commlink it then
[22:52] 100Y
[22:52] <@Syd> how's that Frank?
[22:53]
I'll give you 50Y, that you can keep yourself, the rest I will deal with the captain.
[22:53] <@Syd> it’s cool, I've been listening in.
[22:53] sure sure, pal
[22:53] <@Frankie> instead of trying to sneak onto the boat from the dock we could do it by water
06[22:53] * Pan_Elian transfers 50Y to dockworker
[22:53] <@Frankie> poor security measures
[22:54] thanks buddy, thanks a lot. you come back tomorra, I'll introduce yas to the cap'n
[22:54] 3 o’clock work for ya?
[22:54]
works great
06[22:54] * dockworkr smiles
[22:54] <@Syd> true enough, but I'm still not sure that swiping it is a good idea given who the owner is
[22:54] alrighty, see youse boys then
[22:55]
how about me meet at this place I know…?
06[22:55] * @Frankie nods to worker
06[22:55] * @Syd steps out of his hiding place
[22:57] there is a diner where the crews go to eat
06[22:57] * dockworkr points to it
[22:57] you can meets him there
06[22:57] * Pan_Elian is not happy
[22:57]
ok
[22:57]
at 3 then
[22:57] yep, at 3
[22:58]
thanks for the help
06[22:58] * dockworkr smiles
[22:58] <@Frankie> let’s head back to the van and discuss our party plans
[22:58] no problem, chummer
[22:58] hey, if youse need girls, let me know!
06[22:58] * Pan_Elian nods to dockworker and then heads to land
06[22:58] * @_Rico waves and takes off
[22:58]
will do
[22:58] I can hook you up
06[22:58] * @Frankie heads in the same direction
06[22:58] * @_Rico walks back to the van
[22:58]
might have some lined up already but if they fall through…
03[22:58] * lokgm changes topic to 'The Van '
06[22:58] * @Syd goes to the van
03[22:59] * dockworkr has left
[22:59] <@Frankie> We now have a choice
[22:59]
well..that went ok, except that if they suspect anything, assuming we steal it, then we will be surrounded by these goons
[22:59] <@Frankie> pay or take
[22:59] <@Syd> ok, so are you guys certain that this is a good plan?
[22:59] <@Frankie> security systems will not be an issue
[23:00]
well...not so sure
[23:00] <@Frankie> allthough the goons may be
[23:00] <@Syd> hmm, i guess it depends on how much the Cap is asking for now doesn't it?
[23:00]
that would be an issue
[23:01]
is there enough time after 3 to steal it then make it to the freight, pull this heist off and make it back to land by midnight?
[23:01] <@Syd> taking the boat is not a problem. It’s the repercussion that may result from that that trouble me
[23:02]
yeah....that is why I thought maybe stealing it tonight and then walking it the lions den might work...why would a guilty man walk straight back into a place like that after stealing from them>?
[23:02]
only a crazy person would do that
06[23:02] * Pan_Elian chuckles madly
[23:02] <@Frankie> they surely have your face imaged already
[23:02] <@Syd> it seems like a risk we don't necessarily need to take is all
[23:03]
even more reason for me to pretend like I had nothing to do with it
[23:03]
but can we take this captain along with us? He isn't gonna put his boat in our hands
[23:03] <@Syd> well, Pan, I'd say if anyone of us could pull it off it'd have to be you.
[23:03]
he will want to pilot it for us...or make us pay way more
[23:03] <@Syd> hmm
[23:04] <@_Rico> or less since we have our own pilot
[23:04] <@Syd> most perturbatory...
[23:04] <@Frankie> I wonder if it would be possible to borrow the boat , complete the transaction at sea and have the boat back before breakfast
[23:04]
I leave the decision to you guys...if you think we can get the boat out of here I will walk into the lion’s den tomorrow and see what happens
06[23:04] * @_Rico snickers
[23:04] <@Syd> now there's an interesting idea...
[23:05]
less chance of them know that the boat is gone if we pull it off tomorrow
[23:05] <@Syd> of course the earlier we take to boat out the longer we have to travel to the freighter...
[23:05] <@Syd> how's that Pan?
[23:05] <@_Rico> I don’t think they know what the word borrow means and bringing it back is like asking for an ass whoopin'
[23:06]
if we steal it tonight, they will know it is gone… if we steal it tomorrow we can have it back before they realize… hopefully
[23:06] <@Frankie> judging by the ships path at sea the round trip tonight would take about 12 hrs
[23:06]
I see
[23:06] <@Syd> from now Frankie?
[23:06]
I misunderstood you before...
[23:06] <@Frankie> yep
[23:06]
who can pilot a boat?
[23:06] <@Frankie> maybe sooner the later we wait
[23:07] <@Syd> that's too long for have the boat out without the owners consent IMO
[23:07]
doesn't have wheels, I can't
[23:07] <@Syd> sure you can. You can fake it as well as any of us
[23:08]
I say steal it... er... borrow it tonight, get it done and have it back by dawn...if there are no problems I can still meet the captain and turn him down...without him knowing a thing
[23:08] <@Frankie> I am down!
[23:08] <@_Rico> let’s not forget the fact that when we are supposed to have this boat back the freighter will be pulling into this very harbor with all the "security" that will be too heavy...
[23:08] <@Syd> here's what I suggest: let’s wait and see if the rental price for the boat is low enough not to break us. In the mean time we can concentrate on getting more info on the freighter itself...
[23:09]
ok
[23:09] <@Syd> hmm, there is that
[23:09] <@Syd> as well
[23:09] <@Frankie> the ship hits UCAS waters by noon tomorrow though
[23:09]
is that bad?
[23:09] <@_Rico> I don’t know about you guys but I don’t want to be anywhere near here after we boost the goods
[23:10] <@Frankie> more patrols to worry bout
[23:10] <@Syd> well, if we swiped the boat now we could be out at the freighter by 4AM
[23:10] <@Syd> more or less
[23:10] <@_Rico> how many goons you guys count back at the docks?
[23:10]
so if we do it tonight we are in international waters and not so many UCAS patrols?
[23:11] <@Syd> that's my understanding
[23:11] <@Frankie> yes
06[23:11] * Pan_Elian trys to recall the number of goons
[23:11] <@Frankie> not so many being relative
[23:11] <@Syd> and considering that what we are doing amounts to piracy, intl. water are probably the best bet.
06[23:11] * @Syd plays bad the dock on his image link and counts
[23:11] <@_Rico> I say we convince the dockworker we saw to take us out now and then tie him up and head out now
[23:12] <@Frankie> there’s an idea
[23:12]
well…tonight it is...and we should beat the freighter back, so security shouldn't be an issue, especially if Frankie gets their comm cut.
[23:13] <@Frankie> I can take care of the security on the boat no prob
[23:13]
he will wonder where all the girls are
[23:13] <@_Rico> were gonna pick em up ;)
[23:13] <@Syd> I count over 100 people on the waterfront overall, over a dozen on the dock where the boat is...
06[23:13] * @_Rico winks
[23:13]
and then they know we did it for sure
[23:13]
unless we dump him
[23:13] <@_Rico> or we sink the boat and blame the goon
[23:13] <@Frankie> our best bet is to boost it tonight
[23:13]
tonight...
[23:13] <@Syd> yeah, we need to not involve the dockworkers if at all possible
[23:14]
I agree
[23:14] <@Syd> what we need is a distraction I think
06[23:14] * @_Rico shrugs
[23:14]
who can swim?
[23:14]
well
[23:14] <@Syd> get all the workers off the dock while I swim out and boost the boat?
[23:14]
blow something up?
[23:14] <@Frankie> I like where this is going
[23:14] <@Syd> then I can meet you guys down the shore a bit and we can head out.
[23:15] <@Frankie> BOOM!
[23:15] <@Syd> not necessarily an explosion.
[23:15]
left my c-4 at home...Frankie?
[23:15] <@Syd> sometimes a brawl works best
[23:15] <@Frankie> na, got none
[23:16]
can explode a boat I guess...plenty of fuel in them
[23:16] <@Syd> anything incendiary is gonna involve the fire dept and possibly the cops as well. We do not want that
[23:16] <@Frankie> too right
[23:16]
as long as we get out fast that won’t matter
[23:16] <@_Rico> I can meet Syd on board, i can just walk on invisible
[23:16]
but yeah, you're right
[23:16] <@Frankie> i could try and tap into the docks computers and wreck havoc on their systems
[23:16]
ok...then pick the rest of us up down the coast?
[23:16]
good thinking Frankie
[23:16] <@Frankie> maybe distract them long enough
[23:16] <@Syd> actually Rico, I was hoping you had some mojo that might help create a distraction?
[23:17]
Frankie, set some alarm off on the other side or something along those lines?
06[23:17] * @_Rico smiles
[23:17] <@Frankie> yep
[23:17] <@_Rico> ya know fellas I may have just the thing
[23:17]
turn off power maybe
[23:17] <@Syd> mostly what we need is enough of a distraction that the DUMB COMPUTER ILLITERATE dockworkers will be away from the boat long enough to boost it.
[23:18] <@Syd> speak up Rico!
[23:18]
Rico?
[23:18] <@Frankie> I could start the lights flickering on the high end yacht sections
[23:18] <@Frankie> kill a few of the cameras over their as well
[23:18] <@_Rico> how about I plant a suggestion and tell one of them to go kick the shit out of the other?
[23:18] <@Frankie> that will send them moving
[23:18]
turn off lights where the dockworkers are
[23:19]
Rico, that might work
[23:19] <@Syd> damn Rico! You can really do that?
[23:19] <@Syd> Say it’s so?
[23:19] <@_Rico> I should be able to, these guys don’t look all that Awakened if ya get my meaning
[23:19] <@Syd> or intelligent
[23:19] <@Frankie> I want to stay around just to see that!
[23:20] <@_Rico> Frankie you kill the cameras, I don’t want anyone seeing me with my victim
[23:20] <@Syd> great I like it! And Frankie can be plan B if that doesn't pan out. Are we in accord?
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> ok, Rico you do that…Syd you get on that boat get it started, Frankie stand by to cut power or some such, then we jump on boat and putter out of here
[23:21] <@Frankie> instead of having them fight each other, maybe suggest that the others crime families on the dock need an ass whoopin
[23:21] <@_Rico> agreed, if shit hits the fan meet at the bar on 12th and Franklin next to the pawn shop
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> should we move our vehicles first?
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> so we don’t leave them at the docks
[23:21] <@Syd> yes
[23:21] <@Frankie> prolly :D
[23:21] <@Pan_Elian> then bus it back here
[23:22] <@Pan_Elian> or taxi
[23:22] <@Syd> I'll just stay here and get in position
[23:22] <@_Rico> I was hoping Frankie could drive mine to a garage not far from here
[23:22] <@Frankie> I’ll go with
[23:22] <@Syd> busses are more anonymous
[23:22] <@Pan_Elian> ok, Frankie you set up too...Rico and I will move the vehicles
[23:22] <@Syd> unless you use a 'johnnycab'
[23:23] <@_Rico> ok be back in 20 minutes
[23:23] <@Pan_Elian> as soon as we get back it all goes down
[23:23] <@Syd> phone me when you guys are back, I'm not sitting in the harbor for who knows how long
[23:23] <@Pan_Elian> everyone knows what they are to do then?
[23:23] <@Syd> looks that way
[23:23] <@Pan_Elian> great
[23:23] <@Syd> sound off?
[23:23] <@Frankie> 10-4
[23:23] <@_Rico> we will keep comms open
[23:23] <@Syd> very good
03[23:23] * lokgm changes topic to 'The Docks '
06[23:23] * @Pan_Elian jumps on Harley, and parks it in a garage not to far away
06[23:23] * @Frankie gets to hacking the harbor computers
06[23:24] * @Syd secures his gear and prepared for "amphibious assault" ;)
06[23:24] * @_Rico follows Pan and parks nearby
[23:25] <@Frankie> I am in and waiting to kill light when ready
06[23:25] * @Pan_Elian phones when Rico and I are almost back..."get ready"
[23:26] <@Syd> acknowledged
[23:26] <@Frankie> small snag, the cameras are not on this server, maybe a offsite security company
[23:26] <@Pan_Elian> can you try and locate a signal?
[23:27] <@Frankie> cameras look to be old, no infrared, just keep an eye out or stay outta range
[23:28] <@Pan_Elian> cut a land line maybe?
[23:28] <@Frankie> na looks to be wireless
[23:29] <@Syd> jam them?
[23:30] <@Frankie> lemme check
06[23:30] * @_Rico lets everyone he will be in place momentarily
[23:30] <@Pan_Elian> can we meet Syd down the way a bit, maybe pick us up down the coast a ways? So as to not have video footage of this..
[23:30] <@Pan_Elian> around the bay somewhere
[23:31] <@_Rico> how are those cameras coming Frankie?
[23:31] <@Syd> I'm on the boat now and looking into getting it running...stand by please
[23:32] <@_Rico> Wait, Syd is on the boat already?
[23:33] <@Pan_Elian> appears so
[23:33] <@Syd> It’s no worry. I just needed to get the lay of the land. Haven't touched a thing yet.
[23:33] <@Pan_Elian> can you pick us up across the bay or should we just jump o the boat here?
06[23:33] * @_Rico scans the docs for a big ass doc worker!
[23:34] <@Syd> I'll pick you up around the way. Need to see about getting it running first though. Stand by.
03[23:34] * dockworkr has joined
[23:34] <@Pan_Elian> Damn
01[23:34] <@lokgm> you see one
[23:34] <@Pan_Elian> oh…good
01[23:35] <@lokgm> it’s a different one from before, still Ork, still ugly
[23:35] <@_Rico> is he out in the open or close to some cover from the cameras?
[23:36] <@Pan_Elian> lets see if Syd gets out of here then hoof it quickly to the van.
[23:36] <@_Rico> agreed
01[23:36] <@lokgm> sitting on a pier post, looking out at the bay.
[23:37] <@Frankie> i just about have it one moment
06[23:37] * @Pan_Elian slide goggles on and activates thermo vision
06[23:38] * dockworkr starts whistling to himself
[23:38] <@_Rico> how’s the cameras coming Frankie, I got a live one
[23:39] <@Frankie> just about there
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> can you hit him without being seen Rico?
[23:39] <@_Rico> Syd how you doing?
[23:39] <@Frankie> 9 second window, go go!
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> maybe if the cameras get the beginning of the fight...would be good
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> or whatever...go
[23:39] <@Pan_Elian> !
[23:40] <@Syd> all systems go
06[23:40] * @Pan_Elian keeps an eye on Rico's back
[23:41] <@Pan_Elian> Do it Rico!
[23:42] <@Pan_Elian> what's happening?
[23:43] <@_Rico> keep the camera on him though this is gonna be good me thinks
[23:43] <@Frankie> on who?
[23:43] <@Pan_Elian> dockworker
01[23:43] <@lokgm> 9...8...7...
[23:43] <@Pan_Elian> gogogogo
[23:45] <@Frankie> red light
[23:45] <@Syd> speed bump
[23:51] <@Frankie> Whats going on? Do you need me to kill the lights?
[23:51] <@Frankie> is the boat out of the docking area?
[23:51] <@Pan_Elian> when the fight breaks out maybe...then we could just jump on the boat now, unless cameras have thermo
[23:51] <@Pan_Elian> or if the boat is gone
[23:52] <@Frankie> no thermo but no idea on the boat
[23:52] <@Syd> I'm just waiting for confirmation that the distraction is occurring and is effective
[23:52] <@Syd> then I'm out of here
[23:52] <@Frankie> I have the cameras distracted with loop feed, go
[23:53] <@Pan_Elian> ok...if the lights get cut we can just get on the boat here with you
[23:53] <@Pan_Elian> go? to the boat?
[23:53] <@Frankie> I would rather not if we can avoid it, raises suspicion
[23:53] <@Syd> ok Pan, but be sure to let me know that before I hit the gas ;)
06[23:53] * dockworkr gets up and starts walking up to the first Ork that Pan talked to
[23:54] <@Pan_Elian> just get out of here when you can...we can meet somewhere else
[23:54] <@Frankie> take the boat out now and pick us up further down the harbor
06[23:54] * dockworkr pulls back his arm, his fist clenching, ready to hit the other Ork
06[23:54] * dockworkr shakes his head, as if to clear it, lowers his arm and looks around, confused...
[23:54] <@Syd> no problem, I still have to sweep the boat for RFIDs after i get out of the harbor
[23:54] <@Frankie> hurry, I do not know how much longer I can keep the cameras loped before they become suspicious
01[23:55] <@lokgm> 6...5...4...
[23:55] <@Pan_Elian> No fight?
[23:55] <@Pan_Elian> Rico what happened?
[23:55] <@Frankie> we need to make it quick i also need to disable the lojacks onboard the boat]
[23:56] <@_Rico> shit he must have resisted it 1 sec
[23:56] <@_Rico> recasting .2 sec
[23:57] <@Frankie> I could shit the ivory tower quicker than it takes us to jack a boat!!
06[23:58] * dockworkr jumps the other Ork
[23:58] <@Pan_Elian> Nice!
01[23:58] <@lokgm> 3...
[23:58] <@Frankie> take the boat now!
[23:58] <@Pan_Elian> Go GO!
06[23:59] * @Pan_Elian grabs Rico and heads to Van
06[23:59] * @_Rico walks back to the van, casually
[23:59] <@Pan_Elian> Frankie meet us in the parking lot, then we'll head to the parking garage and get the van
[00:00] <@Frankie> got it
[00:00] <@Pan_Elian> Syd...keep us informed of your progress
06[00:01] * @Pan_Elian bums a cig off rico
06[0 06[00:01] * @Frankie heads to meet others
[00:01] <@Frankie> syd, you there?
06[00:02] * @_Rico listens intently for a
06[00:02] * @Frankie uses interface to view the camera
[00:03] <@lokgm> 2...
[00:03] <@lokgm> boat begins moving out
[00:03] <@lokgm> 1...
[00:03] <@lokgm> cameras resume normal feed
06[00:03] * dockworkr stops fighting, confused as to what happened
[00:03] <@_Rico>
[00:03] <@Syd> boats away.
[00:03] <@_Rico> excellent!
[00:04] <@Syd> check back and see if anyone noticed
[00:04] <@Frankie> bout time!
[00:04] Wha?...
[00:04] <@Pan_Elian> Awesome...tell us where to head to
[00:04] * dockworkr wanders back to his original post
06[00:05] * @Frankie checks back to see if there is a commotion
[00:06] <@Pan_Elian> Syd...rendezvous point?
03[00:06] * dockworkr has left
06[00:08] * @lokgm will wrap it up
[00:08] <@_Rico> as we leave I’m gonna try and erase my astral sig, you drive Pan
[00:08] <@Pan_Elian> got it
06[00:08] * @Syd sets rendezvous for 10 miles south down coast
06[00:08] * @Frankie meets up with Syd and Pan
[00:08] <@_Rico> pull to the side of the road about 50yrds up
[00:08] <@Pan_Elian> we'll be there...before you probably
06[00:08] * @Pan_Elian pulls over
[00:09] <@Pan_Elian> with e brake
01[00:09] <@lokgm> OK, the group meets up at the boat, about 10 miles down the coast, as per Syd's directions
[00:09] <@Syd> true enough. Frankie you're gonna want to go over this boat again when you come aboard
01[00:09] <@lokgm> They find a location to stash the van nearby before getting on board.
[00:10] <@Frankie> ya i have to jam the lojack
[00:10] <@Pan_Elian> do your thing Frankie...
01[00:10] <@lokgm> Frankie manages to block the signal from the boat's tracking tag
[00:10] <@Frankie> assuming it has one, is kinda a dump
[00:10] <@Syd> if there's a lojack we're in trouble
01[00:10] <@lokgm> and everyone will be ready to go from here next week
[00:10] <@Frankie> kewl, an easy button
06[00:10] * @Pan_Elian examines the rigging to see if it can be used to load the cargo
06[00:11] * @lokgm ends game
Session Close: Fri Jan 23 00:19:43 2009