[IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Deadline

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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Recovery

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DR.DUNCAN REDWOOD
HP-0 CND-Fine FAVOR-0 DOM-0 INITIATIVE#--6

Duncan was many thing's; Human, Brilliant Botanist, a Survivor, but never Courageous.....untill now. Again as if watching a Movie, he see's himself cut the SUV's engine and flattens himself across the seat...
OOC: On my free Standard Action, i'll cut the car engine and dive down behind the seat in-case of gunshots, which SHOULD give me full cover. My Initiative is at the Top, which'll put me right after Iona.
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The two soldiers reach the front and back doors of he SUV. Once they open Iona extends her hands toward either man. Without any sign of overt attack against them, the three soldiers and the woman the are escorting all convulse violently. The equipment of the soldiers rattling. After a few seconds all four of them collapse onto the ground. Their exposed skin shows signs of bad burns. In some places their skin has bubbled and blistered, or outright charred. The smell of burning flesh and ozone fill the air.

Duncan, having hunkered down in expectation of a fire fight doesn't see any such even take place. He only hears the sound of bodies dropping.

Diego moves to the woman in suit and grasps hold of the case she carried. When he moves to pull it away he finds it firmly attached to her arm. With the over a hundred pounds of dead weight weighing it down.
OOC wrote:This is on camera. You know that. You can all see the camera over the loading and receiving doors. Diego, Duncan and Iona also saw a squad of soldier moving on this position on foot from the direction enter the scene.
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Diego Gonzalez
HP: 1
CND: Haunted, 3 -2 rolls->2 -2 rolls
Form: Solid


"We gotta get going.", orders Diego still looking like a Stronghold mercenary yet not acting like one anymore. He might have a convincing attire, but his words and tone are much changed from the wounded soldier type. "Is this what they would transport the plant in?", further inquires Diego of Duncan.

Next looking at John, Diegos gives his next orders. "Grab the woman and case. Get them in the SUV. The two of you on the motorbike. Once clear enough we split up and rendezvous where it is safe. We need to get out of any net they will place around here.", continues Diego in a precise not a word wasted fashion. With the mention of two, he is clearly indicating Duncan and John by who he looks at.

Finally, looking over at Iona, Diego gives his final order. "See if you can detect figure any trackers on the case.", barks Diego at Iona.

Orders given, with the clear expectation of them being followed, he heads to the driver seat and starts planning out quickly in his head the best way to vanish into old buildings or escape via escape routes. He purposefully waited a couple seconds for all his commands to be acknowledged and to see if Iona can determine if there is any trackers. Her full powers weren't known to Diego as he never pushed her on listing on everyone, but she was bound to have something he hoped. He also didn't want to just take off if it was a false case.
Expertise(HadronCity) 15 that includes the -2
This is before any aid John might be able to render if he so chooses.
By the comments in OOC, we have a couple rounds(so at least 12 seconds) before the soldiers have line of sight. Diego still isn't wasting any time if he can help it.
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Recovery

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DR.DUNCAN REDWOOD
HP-0 CND-fine FAVOR-0 DOM-0 INITIATIVE #--6

When Duncan hears Diego talking, he'll immediately fall into action. Starting the SUV as he get's out, racking his brain for something he might know 'bout transporting Algea.As he head's for the Motorcycle, he'll pass along what he recalls.......
OOC:While i could probably use Eideic Memory for this, i think i'll just roll it....
Expertise:Botany check--15+14=29-- Nerdy Genius in action here ! :)
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John Steiner
HP:0
Cnd:Normal
PP:0

When the Stronghold personnel seize then fall, John knows the moment of decision has arrived. Of particular interest is the man who had a rifle pointed at him. Once the enemy soldier collapses, John quickly springs up from the ground, starts his bike, and drives quickly over to the passenger side of the van.

After dismounting, her proceeds to the rear of the van where he sees Iona and Diego.
OOC: Next looking at John, Diegos gives his next orders. "Grab the woman and case. Get them in the SUV. The two of you on the motorbike. Once clear enough we split up and rendezvous where it is safe. We need to get out of any net they will place around here.", continues Diego in a precise not a word wasted fashion. With the mention of two, he is clearly indicating Duncan and John by who he looks at.
The electrocuted woman on the ground is very warm to the touch, almost as if she had been recently cooked in a microwave. Unfortunately, carrying both the woman and the attached case at the same time proves awkward and quite difficult. “Miss Iona, I can get the body. Can you get the case?”, he says looking at the female cyborg who is emerging from the back of the van.
OOC: John will squat down to lift the woman’s body into the van, but he’ll wait for Iona to pick up the polycarbonate case.
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Iona
HP: 1
Cnd: Normal
PP:0

It had to be done. The flow of current she sends through this group of humans is not like one in the parking-garage. This is lethal. She could not afford to have anyone survive.

Slowly emerging from the back of the van, the young cyborg’s eyes affix on the camera at the rear of the building.

One moment” she says to John after he requests her help with the polycarbonate container. “Open the case and check for tracers! I’ll confirm the specimen when I’m finished dealing with this.” Her hand extends towards the wall-mounted security camera.
OOC: I’ll use the “Shutdown” power if my Array to disable the camera. Do I need a roll?
OOC: Is the polycarbonate case locked? If so, what kind of lock is it? We need to check the interior both to confirm that the specimen is present (and that there is no interior tracer-device). John will try to follow Iona’s instructions. If there is some sort of key lock, then he will rifle through the woman’s pockets for a key. He’ll also check to see if she has any on a wristband or lanyard.
Once the power to the security feed is eliminated, she turns to assist John. While he is in the process of checking for tracers, Iona then looks to identify that the Viridi Mater is present.
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Diego Gonzalez
HP: 1
CND: Haunted, 2 -2 rolls
Form: Solid


Diego frowned. He had hoped it would be a quick check. "We don't have another chance. If the case is a dummy, we are out of time. Get the hand out of camera view so I can sever it. Check for the container and tracers while driving.", clarifies Diego.
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Duncan knows that, because of it's potential to mutate once entering an ecosystem, the Viridi Mater is considered a biohazard. So it should be stored and transported the way a biohazard is: Placing the biohazardous material in a primary specimen container secured with a tight-fitting cap, Parafilm, or tape. Placing the primary container in a secondary container with absorbent towels to cushion the primary container and absorb liquids in the event of a leak or spill.

Algae itself is ideally kept in a shallow and wide container with water suitable to the species of algae. Half the depth should be unfilled if the container is covered, which the Viridi Mater, as a biohazard, would need to be in a sealed container for transport. You can expect that certain temperature ranges are required within the storage medium, specific to the given species of algae. Usually cold is avoided.


While Duncan, John, and Diego are maneuvering into position, Iona exits the SUV. Her eyes turn to the camera over the loading doors. Lifting one of her hands he projects a bolt of crackling blue-white energy that connects with the reflective black dome of camera. It was a flash of light, like a lightning bolt racing through the intervening space. Otherwise there is no outward damage. No sparks. No scorch marks. It would be hard for an outside observed to know what Iona had done, in her effort to suppress the electrical current leading into the surveillance device.
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Diego Gonzalez
HP: 1
CND: Haunted, 2 -2 rolls
Form: Solid


There wasn't enough time to do this more sneakily. Diego had gone too far on the safe side of things and he knew it. The column of soldiers would be on them soon, so there was no time to waste. Under the cover of the SUV, Diego forms the same blade he used in the garage right before moving to the woman and lobbing off her hand connected to the case.

"We are out of here. Grab the case. We'll check the case in the car or somewhere offsite. It will be easy to know if they are tracking it immediately. Long game tracking, we can check the case before going too far on an escape. Have the final grenade ready to cover our escape.", remarks Diego readying to pick up the case and head back to the running SUV.
Move to the case
Standard to cut the wrist.
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Iona
HP: 1
Cnd: Normal
PP:0

Diego severs the wrist with ease, leaving Iona with the gruesome task of sliding the body part out from the cuffs. Quickly checking the case’s lock mechanism, she then re-enters the van through the back doors.
OOC: Here’s my Technology roll to assess the lock. Supernaturalist: 1D20+9 → 18( (9) + 9). So, a total of 18. If there is any form of lock, then Iona will ask John to place the dead woman’s body into the back of the SUV before he departs. Iona will then have to search the body for a key, written combination, or electronic bypass as Diego drives away.
When Diego enters the van and begins to pull away, Iona speaks up. “I can open the case to check for tracers and to verify the specimen, but I need to have a relatively smooth ride. We can’t afford to damage the interior container.
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John Steiner
HP:0
Cnd:Normal
PP:0

John waits patiently to lend some muscle wherever needed. His adrenaline is high after his recent brush with capture. But he’s been in dangerous situations before; his professionalism overrides the impulse to panic.

After Diego slices through the arm and Iona assesses the lock, the veteran soldier follows the robot's instructions before returning to his motorcycle.
OOC: If John needs to lift the dead woman’s corpse into the SUV, then he will before heading to his motorcycle.
Waiting for Duncan to mount the bike and secure himself, John starts up the vehicle. “Hang on tight! Things might get hairy before we clear the checkpoint perimeter.” With those words, he accelerates away from the scene.
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DR.DUNCAN REDWOOD
HP-0 CND-fine INITIATIVE#--6

Hopping onto the back of Steiner's Motorcycle, Duncan starts trying to introduce himself when the driver takes off forcing him to hold on & keep his mouth shut....
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Duncan settled himself down on the the borrowed motorcycle while John, Iona, and Diego group around the dead woman. Sorting out what to do with the body and assessing the polycarbonate case that was attached to the dead woman's wrist by way of handcuffs.

Diego, having spent some time reflecting on his knowledge of the city inside the SUV and determining the group's best options were the ones they had already discussed while planning the mission, soon exited the vehicle. Circling around the front of the SUV he joined Iona and John, and proceeded to promptly sever the corpse's hand with a blade he had fashioned from himself while inside the SUV. Still red dead blood oozes from the wrist and severed hand both.

Given her scrutiny of the case, Iona can't help but get some of the woman's blood on her while she inspects the case. It has a lock. There is a biometric scanner on the lip of the case. She also notices elements of a complicated mechanical lock.

Before John can act on Iona's directions to put the woman's corpse in the SUV, there is gunfire.

ROunding the far corner, and rapidly spreading out to take cover, is a squad of Stronghold mercenaries. Their assault rifles up and belching bullets at the wouldbe liberators of the VIridi Mater. Their shots are coordinated. One pair using suppressing fire to pin Diego and Iona down, leaving them more susceptible to the assault of their companions. John and Duncan aren't ignored either, as individual shooters unload a burst of bullets at each of them.
OOC wrote:A pair of Soldiers attack Iona, one Aiding the other. The Attack hits. Iona make a DC 20 Toughness check.

A pair of Soldiers attack Diego, one Aiding the other. This Attack also hits. Diego make a DC 20 Toughness check.

One Soldier shoots at John. He misses.

The last Soldier shoots at Duncan. They hit. Duncan needs to make a DC 25 Toughness check. Note, he has +4 Toughness versus the ballistic Descriptor due to the armor he picked up from the Stronghold Soldier earlier.

As a reminder for Supernaturalist and MrDent, Duncan getting hurt will have negative consequences because of Dr. Applegate's relationship to him. The one thing she asked was that you not let him get hurt. With that in mind, I'll treat it as a mission specific Complication. One of you may voluntarily take the hit for him and gain 1 HP in the process. Diego, John, and Iona may each benefit from this once as long as you are relatively close to him.

As your Initiatives are all clustered together, you may post in any order.
Initiative wrote: 6x Soldiers
John
Diego
Iona
Duncan
???
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Iona
HP: 2
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to DCs)
PP:0
OOC: Ok, I'll make the two seperate Toughness checks. Here's the first one (vs. DC 20): Supernaturalist: D20 + 12 → 18( (6) + 12). So, an 18. A failure of one degree. Iona is now "bruised". Her next Damage check is at -1. The second Toughness check is vs. a 25DC: Supernaturalist: D20 + 11 → 26( (15) + 11). So, a 26. A success. I'll update Iona's condition.
Muzzle flashes and the low "Thud!" of bullets into her artificial body are seen and heard respectively by all nearby. Duncan - sitting on the motorcycle right behind Iona - would have been struck repeatedly if not for her slender yet solid frame.

A brief damage indicator displays before her conscious and she feels the impact and discomfort of being shot through her artificial nervous system.

Glancing sideways to John, she speaks up louder than normal. "Ignore the body and get back to base! We need you and Duncan alive. There's no more to be done here."
OOC: Iona will spend one round providing cover for John and Duncan so they have a chance to escape. I'm not sure which Stronghold soldier is the most vulnerable. If any of them are attempting to advance from one bit of cover to the next, then that is who Iona will choose to attack. She will use her "Magnetic Projecticles" to accelerate one of the combat rifles lying nearby from one of the dead soldiers. She'll send it "barrel-first" like a spear at the most exposed soldier. Here's the attack roll: Supernaturalist: D20 + 8 → 25( (17) + 8). So, a total of 25. That is a rank 7 Piercing Damage Effect.
The female cyborg kneels placing her hand on the polycarbonate case-handle. As she does, her outstretched hand points at one of the Stronghold mercenaries. A nearby assault rifle, once used by a now electrocuted guard trembles for a brief second before being accelerated like a munition from a railgun. It takes off at a rate of speed towards the enemy combatant.
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John Steiner
HP:0
Cnd:Normal
PP:0

As bullets whiz by John, he hears Iona's order follow.

He doesn't have to be told twice.

He crouches as low as he can while still running back to the cycle. He starts it up as quickly as possible and raises his voice so that Duncan can hear him above the ongoing noises. "Hang on and keep as low as possible!"

With a turn of the handle he accelerates away in the opposite direction of the enemy soldiers, trying to keep the SUV between himself and the mercenaries as much as possible.
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