Topic: Hive of Scum & Villainy (Read 104677 times)

Forge · « **Reply #100 on:** May 30, 2014, 07:04:15 pm »

Wrench keeps looking at the fire controls for a moment before deciding not to push it, his beloved Cardinal had taken too many hits already.

"Since the boys Bill has left alive are running for it I guess we stop for now. We were going to be looking for a job once we landed so I'll set a course for your dock now. I don't suppose a repair crew could meet us there too?"

Wrench quickly checks the dead pirates for valuables, splitting the loot with Nigel before sitting back into his chair to dock at SW-3512

He shouts over the comm "ok crew, the pirates are bugging out and we have a job so make yourselves useful and if your not wounded check the other crew and the ship for damage."

Fireplay · « **Reply #101 on:** May 30, 2014, 08:40:54 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on May 30, 2014, 04:58:57 pm

"Everyone still alive?" He says, speaking into the micro-com.

"I still am, checking on Maurice now. It doesn't look good..."
Anath trails off as he quickly moves to see if he can get the crate off of Maurice without hurting him more than needed.
If the crate does come off Anath will quickly move to check Maurice for signs of life and if he is still alive will begin healing his shipmate.

Daedalus · « **Reply #102 on:** May 31, 2014, 04:03:44 pm »

Julia kaughs apher arse off p. Soon after it she will try to figure out what scene it was in~~since mr D havent seen the wizard from Oz~~

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #103 on:** June 01, 2014, 11:42:33 am »

Anath is surprised to find Maurice still alive and (with help from the crew) gets him and Julia up to the Medical Bay.

As this goes on, the ship moves to the surface of Ceres and prepares to dock on platform SW-3512.

Apparently, the offices of the Wraithstone Syndicate occupy the top four floors of the southernmost tower of the Ceres complex...

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #104 on:** June 01, 2014, 11:50:30 am »

In the Medical Bay, Anath uses a Super-Coag to restore 5 Wound Points to both Maurice and Julia. He then Performs Surgery on Maurice.

When Maurice wakes up, he is under the twelve hour disablement that comes along with surgery, but spends a Surge Point to use his Restore Vitality power to completely overcome it.

For Julia, Anath just treats her injuries rather than do any unnecessary surgery.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #105 on:** June 01, 2014, 12:10:10 pm »

Once the Cardinal had docked on platform SW-3512, the crew is met by three well-dressed gentlemen, who escort everyone into the tower. Inside is an amazing display of power and wealth, opulently wrapped in a corporation-like facade. Airs and high society aside, there is no question that the employees here are the worst kind of coldblooded killers – all smiles and good manners until they are chopping you up in the basement to get rid of the bodies…

You are then taken to a huge Greek-columned meeting hall dominated at the far end by a full-wall painting of Medusa – eye’s blazing. Lining the sides of the hall are a variety of exceptionally fine statues depicting Medusa’s ‘victims’, all stylistically appropriate to the Greek theme.

Solomon Wraithstone stands under the painting of Medusa on a raised dais, while a Feng-Shui Master sits at a desk to one side with a gatestone-enhanced lopan and a huge paper ledger of some sort. He seems to be consulting the lopan and taking notes in the ledger as the crew approaches. Directly across the Feng-Shui Master’s desk on the opposite side of the room, sits a beautiful woman in small cushioned chair. She seems indifferent to the meeting itself, quietly fussing over her nails with a small file.

Anyone taking the time to look will also notice all the standard security measures – cameras, comlinks, etc.

Once the everyone has approached the dais, their three escorts retire to the far end of the hall to stand near the wide double doors you came in through.

Solomon Wraithstone then speaks – “Welcome to my humble enterprise. As I have already introduced myself that leaves each of you…”

Drakilian · « **Reply #106 on:** June 01, 2014, 12:17:17 pm »

"My name is Talyn Jackson sir" the cyber jock says, though he does not volunteer any information regarding his rank or anything - probably because he doesn't have one....

killa_robot · « **Reply #107 on:** June 01, 2014, 12:21:00 pm »

"The names Nigel. Nigel Evans." Nigel says, introducing himself. He then clears his throat and spits a loogie onto the floor.

"Nice place ya got here mate."

Not Aman · « **Reply #108 on:** June 01, 2014, 12:26:21 pm »

"Aadi King. Glad to see another feng shui user around. And with a gatestone, no less. Not a lot o' people have them. Useful as hell."

Daedalus · « **Reply #109 on:** June 01, 2014, 01:52:28 pm »

"Julia. Julia Hopkins." She said indifferently.

Forge · « **Reply #110 on:** June 01, 2014, 04:40:05 pm »

"Raidon Forrest, but I go by wrench"

Fireplay · « **Reply #111 on:** June 01, 2014, 05:55:15 pm »

"Dr. Dustin. A pleasure to meet you sir."

Sethaniel · « **Reply #112 on:** June 01, 2014, 07:42:40 pm »

"Tristan Cross."

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #113 on:** June 02, 2014, 03:59:02 pm »

As each of you give your name, the Feng-Shui Master takes notes.

Somehow Maurice is overlooked and never gets a chance to give his name, which might be a good thing…

Once that is out of the way, Solomon continues: “As I mentioned when intervening in your behalf with the pirates, I have a job offer for you. Of course you are free to accept or decline, but should you choose the later, I cannot be expected to continue shielding you from Mr. Bill’s designs. He is a well-established Pirate Captain here on Ceres with a lot more resources at his disposal than what you saw today. He obviously underestimated your resolve when you proved to be less than easy prey for his Gatejacking. It was this that brought your crew to my attention. I believe you may be able to help me as I have helped you.”

“I have a ten year old daughter named Amberly. She has been taken from her mother’s care by the worst of human scum – Child Traffickers! My sources have identified who it is that has her – a soon to be deadman by the name of Lester Werthlen. Unfortunately, we do not know where to find this worthless piece of crap. We would ask it of the Junker’s Guild, as they are in the know of virtually anything you could imagine; but our current relations with the Junkers Guild are, shall we say, strained at best.”

“This is where you come in. Go to the Junker’s Guild; Find out where Lester Werthlen and his followers are operating; Kill Lester and his degenerate followers – all of them – in as painful and horrifyingly gruesome a manner as possible; and return my daughter Amberly to me.”

“Do this, and you will receive a 5,000,000w reward for Amberly’s safe return, plus 500,000w for each and every head of the child trafficking scum you bring me – sans body!”

Forge · « **Reply #114 on:** June 02, 2014, 04:09:25 pm »

This isn't wrench's normal line of work so he is full. Of misgivings but it's a very big payoff and his ship is damaged...

"My ship will be needing repairs before we set out, can that be arranged as part of our deal?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #115 on:** June 02, 2014, 04:15:08 pm »

Talyn leans back against any nearby wall he can find.

That... Is a lot of money. Maybe even enough for some new implants...

"How many?" He asks the man - though realizing quickly that the question may be too vague, he clarifies - "how many men can we expect? I'd like to know just how much money we stand to make." He says with a grin.

Daedalus · « **Reply #116 on:** June 02, 2014, 04:27:29 pm »

"Oh, i get to work out some PMS problems... I like it! Oh, its pissed at men syndrome im refering too." She smiled deviously, almost shaking in anticipation. Oh, where can i buy a large ass combat knife? Chopping heads off is a nasty business." She replied excited, with a wicked smile.

Not Aman · « **Reply #117 on:** June 02, 2014, 04:42:13 pm »

"Your daughter?" Aadi asks, looking shocked. "When was she kidnapped?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #118 on:** June 02, 2014, 04:47:55 pm »

"Alright mate. We'll bring her back, along with the heads of them child traffickers." Nigel replies.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #119 on:** June 02, 2014, 05:35:33 pm »

“Amberly has been missing now for three days,” Solomon says, “…three days with those inhuman scum. And they must know who they have by now – I’m sure of it. And I’m hoping that that knowledge will keep them from violating her – knowing what will happen to them if they do. But I am even more worried that they will simply make her ‘disappear’ in order to get out from under this grave mistake they have made.”

“As for how many of them… I can’t say. Only that Lester is big enough to survive out here in Ceres.”

“As for your ship and repairs, sure. But only after you get a viable lead to go on from the Junkers Guild.”

“Oh, and keep in mind boys (and lady) – this is a non-exclusive arraignment.”

“If someone else gets this done before you do… Tough shit. No payday. And I’ll be sending you an invoice for the repairs to your ship.”

Drakilian · « **Reply #120 on:** June 02, 2014, 05:37:06 pm »

"Mind tellin' us who we're competing against then?"

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #121 on:** June 02, 2014, 05:37:43 pm »

"Every other goddamn bounty hunter in Ceres."

"But here, you have an advantage - the Junkers Guild doesn't trust a lick of them - and neither do I..."

Drakilian · « **Reply #122 on:** June 02, 2014, 05:40:29 pm »

"Bad idea, bounty hunters will fight over her more than the slavers will." He says - not directly out loud mind you, just as an aside, mostly to himself.

We'll be fighting our way back here once we got the girl....

"Well, we may as well stop wastin' time; doc, can you patch me up a bit before we get to the guild?"

And I have my own bounty....

Not Aman · « **Reply #123 on:** June 02, 2014, 05:45:02 pm »

Quote from: BerkaZerka on June 02, 2014, 05:37:43 pm

“If someone else gets this done before you do… Tough shit. No payday. And I’ll be sending you an invoice for the repairs to your ship.”

"We'll get her. The only question is how tough it'll be. But we will get her."

Fireplay · « **Reply #124 on:** June 02, 2014, 10:37:10 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on June 02, 2014, 05:40:29 pm

"Well, we may as well stop wastin' time; doc, can you patch me up a bit before we get to the guild?"

"Of course, though you'll still have to pay unless you decide to stab yourself in the throat to get my services for free. I can't let you die like that now can I? At that point I couldn't even call myself a Doctor anymore."
Anath thinks about the vast reward as he awaits Talyn to respond. As he daydreams about using the services of the finest brothels around he remembers something.

"Oh, and since your not a woman don't try to get that discount either. But don't worry, you pay less for my quality service than you would if you looked elsewhere."

OOC: Berka, am I allowed to charge credits from my teammates for my services?

Sethaniel · « **Reply #125 on:** June 03, 2014, 11:13:57 am »

Quote from: BerkaZerka on June 02, 2014, 05:37:43 pm

"Every other goddamn bounty hunter in Ceres."

"But here, you have an advantage - the Junkers Guild doesn't trust a lick of them - and neither do I..."

I'm not so certain we should trust you. "Solomon Wraithstone?" That's a name that just screams "I'm a villain."

I mean, look at what happened with "Purgatory Bill." What were we thinking?

As usual, Tristan says nothing.

Forge · « **Reply #126 on:** June 03, 2014, 01:01:25 pm »

"Then it seems we need to get started soon, what's the best way to contact the Junkers? I can use my scout ship while the Cardinal is being repaired or do they have a presence on the ground?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #127 on:** June 03, 2014, 01:02:14 pm »

Quote from: Fireplay on June 02, 2014, 10:37:10 pm

"Of course, though you'll still have to pay unless you decide to stab yourself in the throat to get my services for free. I can't let you die like that now can I? At that point I couldn't even call myself a Doctor anymore."
Anath thinks about the vast reward as he awaits Talyn to respond. As he daydreams about using the services of the finest brothels around he remembers something.

"Oh, and since your not a woman don't try to get that discount either. But don't worry, you pay less for my quality service than you would if you looked elsewhere."

OOC: Berka, am I allowed to charge credits from my teammates for my services?

"I'll pay you to heal me when you pay me to fight." He says in simple reply.

Fireplay · « **Reply #128 on:** June 03, 2014, 02:45:40 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on June 03, 2014, 01:02:14 pm

"I'll pay you to heal me when you pay me to fight." He says in simple reply.

Anath chuckles to himself before responding.
"Well, it's your choice if you just want to stand around during a fight and die. All I lose is a potential customer. I don't pay my customers to survive, they pay me to heal them after whatever violent battles they get pulled into."

"But how about this, you get free medical services from me if you act as my bodyguard?"

Drakilian · « **Reply #129 on:** June 03, 2014, 02:54:12 pm »

Quote from: Fireplay on June 03, 2014, 02:45:40 pm

Anath chuckles to himself before responding.
"Well, it's your choice if you just want to stand around during a fight and die. All I lose is a potential customer. I don't pay my customers to survive, they pay me to heal them after whatever violent battles they get pulled into."

"But how about this, you get free medical services from me if you act as my bodyguard?"

"You don't pay your customers to survive, and I ain't one of your customers, you're on this goddamn crew because you're a doctor.

Your purpose is to heal us and if you want to start charging for it then you can go Fark yourself while we find any number of other medics out there who'll be doctors on our crew for the same privilege you get. I'm not going to be your goddamn bodyguard anymore than you're my personal healing bitch, but if we get in a fight then I will fight and if I get injured then you will heal, that is how we work, you'd better not try to pull this kind of shit when we get into serious trouble."

Fireplay · « **Reply #130 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:14:23 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on June 03, 2014, 02:54:12 pm

"You don't pay your customers to survive, and I ain't one of your customers, you're on this goddamn crew because you're a doctor.

Your purpose is to heal us and if you want to start charging for it then you can go Fark yourself while we find any number of other medics out there who'll be doctors on our crew for the same privilege you get. I'm not going to be your goddamn bodyguard anymore than you're my personal healing bitch, but if we get in a fight then I will fight and if I get injured then you will heal, that is how we work, you'd better not try to pull this kind of shit when we get into serious trouble."

"Hey now, I never said you would have to pay if we were in battle or your life was in danger. Medical equipment and supplies don't come cheap you know, I'm just trying to make a decent living here."

Drakilian · « **Reply #131 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:23:51 pm »

"And how much do you stand to make from all the extra equipment you got off those dead pirates?" He says, an eyebrow raised.

"How many of those pirates did you personally kill? Don't be a greedy sunovabitch like Nigel, we don't need more o' that."

Forge · « **Reply #132 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:30:07 pm »

"Eh? What are you two babbling about? If I can't hear where the dam Junkers are none of you are getting paid."

Fireplay · « **Reply #133 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:54:32 pm »

Quote from: Drakilian on June 03, 2014, 03:23:51 pm

"And how much do you stand to make from all the extra equipment you got off those dead pirates?" He says, an eyebrow raised.

"How many of those pirates did you personally kill? Don't be a greedy sunovabitch like Nigel, we don't need more o' that."

"What does that have to do with our conversation? I thought we were discussing my role in the crew."

Anath is clearly annoyed as he continues speaking.
"I have far less loot from the pirates as you do so don't act like I'm the greedy one here. Besides, unlike you I don't Kill my enemies if I can help it and I took the time to save Maurice from dying instead of playing 'soldier' against the pirates."

Drakilian · « **Reply #134 on:** June 03, 2014, 03:58:32 pm »

OOC: Actually they got the exact same amount, with the only difference being the tools that Talyn totally secretly stole because Nigel was going to take them anwyay).

BIC:

"So what you're saying is that, in return for healing the crew after not fighting at all, you got free loot?" Talyn says pointedly.

Not Aman · « **Reply #135 on:** June 03, 2014, 05:30:56 pm »

"Guys?" Aadi says, subtly pointing to their employer.

Daedalus · « **Reply #136 on:** June 03, 2014, 06:25:14 pm »

Quote from: Aman on June 03, 2014, 05:30:56 pm

"Guys?" Aadi says, subtly pointing to their employer.

"Sorry for having a cock.. Oh wait, i dont. Screw you p, you sexist bastard." She said to him, while hiving him the finger. And lets not forget about that teasing smile.

Fireplay · « **Reply #137 on:** June 03, 2014, 11:31:55 pm »

Quote from: Aman on June 03, 2014, 05:30:56 pm

"Guys?" Aadi says, subtly pointing to their employer.

Dr. Dustin realizes what is going on and nods.
"We can always talk about this later Tayln. Sorry everybody." He looks at their employer. "Sir."

Quote from: Daedalus on June 03, 2014, 06:25:14 pm

"Sorry for having a cock.. Oh wait, i dont. Screw you p, you sexist bastard." She said to him, while hiving him the finger. And lets not forget about that teasing smile.

"...What?" Anath says in confusion after hearing her comment.

killa_robot · « **Reply #138 on:** June 04, 2014, 12:03:46 am »

Nigel gives a hearty laugh at the bantering of his fellow pirates.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #139 on:** June 04, 2014, 04:37:30 pm »

The Crew is given the coordinates of the Junker's Guild and 'escorted' out of the Wraithstone Corporation Tower.

Back on the ship, the crew needs to decide if a few hours should be spent repairing some of the ship's damage first, before heading to the Junker's Guild - or if they think they can push the ship that far...

Forge · « **Reply #140 on:** June 04, 2014, 04:43:34 pm »

Wrench happily makes the decision for them as he cares more for his ship than their health or well being.

"Right I'm getting repairs done, it'll be a few hours so go sell your lot or somthing. I'm gonna stay and keep an eye on the cardinal and see if they will install more guns for me."

Wrench spends the time trying to convince them to install more guns while they do the repairs.

"And if one of you buys me a bullet-proof vest I'll pay ya."

Drakilian · « **Reply #141 on:** June 04, 2014, 04:55:55 pm »

Talyn sells his beautiful, beautiful loot while Wrench deals with the ship.

While he's out, he'll also look for (and probably fail miserably) an army flak jacket. - though he's not taking any of that discount crap, only the best.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #142 on:** June 07, 2014, 05:02:20 pm »

Wrench spends four hours repairing the open holes in his ship (+4 Structure Points), while the rest of the crew go out shopping for gear.

Not surprisingly, it is a whole lot easier on Ceres to find and purchase weapons and other illicit equipment than anywhere else in the system.

---

At length, the crew all return to the ship and head to the asteroid coordinates where the Junker's Guild makes their home. After flying two hours out from Ceres – with Wrench continuing to make repairs to the ship (+2 Structure Points) – the crew sees a collection of large asteroids actually fused together with a hobbled collection of old ships. A massive capitol ship from decade’s past acts as the Guild’s receiving platform, where visiting ships can dock; and houses the offices of the Guild Masters.

Furthermore, a fleet of dilapidated looking Heap Ships orbit nearby, no doubt keeping vigil over the Junker stronghold – if you can call the floating junkyard anything of the sort.

When Wrench docks the ship, it is locked onto with docking clamps controlled by the Guild. This means that the Cardinal will be unable to leave unless the Guild lets them go, or they physically weld the clamps off, or they hack the clamp controls (MTN 15 Computers roll).

Once disembarked from the ship, the crew is met by one of the Guild Masters; under the careful scrutiny of a well-armed security detail (composed of two dozen rough and scraggily-looking Junkers in armored vests with military assault rifles).

“Of what services can the Junkers Guild offer (or expect) from the newest collection of refuse to flush down into Ceres?” the old man asks with a spit of chewing tobacco to emphasis his apparent distaste of having to waste time talking to space pirates…

Forge · « **Reply #143 on:** June 08, 2014, 01:01:21 am »

being free of the ship Wrench immediatly lights up a cigarette and starts smoking deeply, letting out a big sigh as he does.

Fireplay · « **Reply #144 on:** June 08, 2014, 09:32:38 am »

"Actually sir, I'm not a pirate. More like a pirate by association after certain issues back home."
Dr. Dustin says to the pirates.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #145 on:** June 09, 2014, 05:59:22 pm »

"Yes, well then... What do you want?" the man asks, when no one else offers to say anything.

Drakilian · « **Reply #146 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:05:42 pm »

Talyn steps up and says

"We were hoping you could help us find some slavers, bastards took one of our own and we're looking to get even."

Forge · « **Reply #147 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:08:54 pm »

Despite having lit up his second cigarette in quick succession Wrench is still worked up so when no-one gives and answer except Talyn's short response and adds.

"We only got into this part of the system a few hours ago so I have no idea how any of this works but I've heard you are the best people in the galaxy to talk to if you need to buy information, and we do, so here we are and we can pay." All completely honestly

The then proceeds to start smoking his cig again.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #148 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:17:49 pm »

The Guild Master looks at Wrench, then back at Talyn.

"There are plenty of slaver types on Ceres. Do you have more information? Or should we just pick a slaver group at random?"

killa_robot · « **Reply #149 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:19:29 pm »

Quote from: BerkaZerka on June 09, 2014, 06:17:49 pm

The Guild Master looks at Wrench, then back at Talyn.

"There are plenty of slaver types on Ceres. Do you have more information? Or should we just pick a slaver group at random?"

"The bastards' name is Lester Werthlen." Nigel replies.

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