OOC wrote:It'll take time to do that. At least a few minutes. But Aiden will be able to put something together. Describe for me how Aiden achieves this though. I'd like to be able to picture how you see this working jury-rigged door with no internal handle being able to be opened and closed from the inside..
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Aiden Starr
HP: 3, Condition: Fatigued
Aiden looks to Diego.
"I would really like to jury-rig a way to open the back doors from inside, but it would take a few minutes."
HP: 3, Condition: Fatigued
Aiden looks to Diego.
"I would really like to jury-rig a way to open the back doors from inside, but it would take a few minutes."
Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Diego Gonzalez
HP: 1
CND: Haunted
Form: Liquid
"Jets and reinforcements will be upon us soon. Every second we have brings us closer to further conflict. Once our gear is moved, You will go in front with me.", says Diego looking at Aidan. He clearly was avoiding names. "You will go in back.", says Diego looking at John. Walking over to John, Diego gets close such that any possible cameras are not looking. It was mostly pointless, but a leopard doesn't change it's spots easy. His human hand morphs into a mini saw that rips at the space between the cuffs.
Turning back to Aidan, Diego addresses the query. "If you think it will have value given our time table, proceed. Keep in mind, we will not be driving this around.", says Diego. Aiden had a reason so Diego decided to give the kid a chance.
Next, he looked at the wild card. "They can likely track your use of powers. Take a mobile, fly around a bit making sure to be seen by a few people, and we will meet up at the place we were intending.", says Diego. Iona was a big shiny object. Why not use it to distract from the others.
HP: 1
CND: Haunted
Form: Liquid
"Jets and reinforcements will be upon us soon. Every second we have brings us closer to further conflict. Once our gear is moved, You will go in front with me.", says Diego looking at Aidan. He clearly was avoiding names. "You will go in back.", says Diego looking at John. Walking over to John, Diego gets close such that any possible cameras are not looking. It was mostly pointless, but a leopard doesn't change it's spots easy. His human hand morphs into a mini saw that rips at the space between the cuffs.
Turning back to Aidan, Diego addresses the query. "If you think it will have value given our time table, proceed. Keep in mind, we will not be driving this around.", says Diego. Aiden had a reason so Diego decided to give the kid a chance.
Next, he looked at the wild card. "They can likely track your use of powers. Take a mobile, fly around a bit making sure to be seen by a few people, and we will meet up at the place we were intending.", says Diego. Iona was a big shiny object. Why not use it to distract from the others.
Take 10 Power Attack +5/-5 DC 28 toughness
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Aiden Starr
HP: 3, Condition: Fatigued
Aiden gives a moment's thoughts to Diego's words. Asking his opinion seemed like a sign of trust, or maybe just respect. In either case, he didn't want to blow it.
Aiden nods. "Actually given our time constraints, a speedy exit is more favorable."
Especially if he isn't going to be in the back.
But even if he was, jets coming is far more dangerous than getting stuck in the back of the police car. Especially when Diego could easily let them out.
HP: 3, Condition: Fatigued
Aiden gives a moment's thoughts to Diego's words. Asking his opinion seemed like a sign of trust, or maybe just respect. In either case, he didn't want to blow it.
Aiden nods. "Actually given our time constraints, a speedy exit is more favorable."
Especially if he isn't going to be in the back.
But even if he was, jets coming is far more dangerous than getting stuck in the back of the police car. Especially when Diego could easily let them out.
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Diego Gonzalez
HP: 2->1
CND: Haunted
Form: Solid
Aidan wasn't a complete muppet and got the hint. "Lets get moving than.", simply says Diego now a cop with a dirty uniform. He took note of the badges the cops wore and their uniforms just to make sure he could sell it to a passing motorist. As quick as possible, Diego made sure to get the bags moved in the back seat of the cop car before ensuring Iona actually did take off for the distraction.
He switched on the radio and first listened for anything of interest. With it sounding like jets weren't on them yet, Diego started up the engine and headed down the road back towards the motel. If the cops were doing their job, they would have tracked the group to the motel. It was worth a quick check before checking into another motel. Vegas wasn't short on seedy places to stay. Before departing, Diego spoke into the radio. "They seemed to have moved on. Bringing two who were in the car back in for questioning. It's a blood bath here. The car equipment is on the frtiz too.", says Diego over the radio in a voice sort of like some of the cops he heard on the site, but just distinct enough to be fuzzy hinting at radio issues.
A little ways from the battle site and away from prying eyes, Diego pulled into an out of the way area and motioned to Aidan to disable the dashboard cam wiping any footage plus gps, if it wouldn't take too long. No use being tracked. Once done, they hit the road again with Diego speaking again into the radio. "Electronics are all messed up. Going to lose the radio soon.", he remarked in a voice mixed with high static.
Once they hit the road again and he felt comfortable enough with distance and being in a place other cars might be yet light traffic, Diego pulled up behind a vehicle of what looked like a down on his luck gambler. The man was a little older with a Blue Lives Matter bumper sticker. The vehicle itself was a fairly common sedan blue Toyota Camry. The bumper sticker hunch paid off and the man pulled off the road with no issue. Now that Diego had a better view he could tell the man appeared to be in his early fifties prematurely balding with clear facial lines of drinking and smoking too much. It was almost too easy. The man was at the ready with license and registration.
Leaving the man alive wasn't an option. He'd notify the cops or make a few calls to be picked up. So, on a routine sobriety check Diego got behind the man and jabbed a finger turned into a spike into his ear enlisting any help needed to get the body in the back seat as if helping the man to his car due to being passed out. It wasn't as nice as the Impala, but it would need to do. As quick as was viable, Diego pushed the others to move the bags to the new vehicle and proceeded back to the motel area after stopping once again to stow the man in the trunk now morphed into the man. As they got closer to the city or had a cop car approaching, Diego told John to lay flat in the back.
Near the motel, Diego parked a block away and pulled out his phone pretending to be talking as he walked telling the others to hang back in the car. His path brought him past the motel where he gave a quick look around to see if anyone was watching the place in a manner as if he was just confused. Even his vocal tones were adjusted to someone who was sounding annoyed about some rigged slots, so he claimed. The end of the path he ensured brought him back to the car.
HP: 2->1
CND: Haunted
Form: Solid
Aidan wasn't a complete muppet and got the hint. "Lets get moving than.", simply says Diego now a cop with a dirty uniform. He took note of the badges the cops wore and their uniforms just to make sure he could sell it to a passing motorist. As quick as possible, Diego made sure to get the bags moved in the back seat of the cop car before ensuring Iona actually did take off for the distraction.
He switched on the radio and first listened for anything of interest. With it sounding like jets weren't on them yet, Diego started up the engine and headed down the road back towards the motel. If the cops were doing their job, they would have tracked the group to the motel. It was worth a quick check before checking into another motel. Vegas wasn't short on seedy places to stay. Before departing, Diego spoke into the radio. "They seemed to have moved on. Bringing two who were in the car back in for questioning. It's a blood bath here. The car equipment is on the frtiz too.", says Diego over the radio in a voice sort of like some of the cops he heard on the site, but just distinct enough to be fuzzy hinting at radio issues.
A little ways from the battle site and away from prying eyes, Diego pulled into an out of the way area and motioned to Aidan to disable the dashboard cam wiping any footage plus gps, if it wouldn't take too long. No use being tracked. Once done, they hit the road again with Diego speaking again into the radio. "Electronics are all messed up. Going to lose the radio soon.", he remarked in a voice mixed with high static.
Once they hit the road again and he felt comfortable enough with distance and being in a place other cars might be yet light traffic, Diego pulled up behind a vehicle of what looked like a down on his luck gambler. The man was a little older with a Blue Lives Matter bumper sticker. The vehicle itself was a fairly common sedan blue Toyota Camry. The bumper sticker hunch paid off and the man pulled off the road with no issue. Now that Diego had a better view he could tell the man appeared to be in his early fifties prematurely balding with clear facial lines of drinking and smoking too much. It was almost too easy. The man was at the ready with license and registration.
Leaving the man alive wasn't an option. He'd notify the cops or make a few calls to be picked up. So, on a routine sobriety check Diego got behind the man and jabbed a finger turned into a spike into his ear enlisting any help needed to get the body in the back seat as if helping the man to his car due to being passed out. It wasn't as nice as the Impala, but it would need to do. As quick as was viable, Diego pushed the others to move the bags to the new vehicle and proceeded back to the motel area after stopping once again to stow the man in the trunk now morphed into the man. As they got closer to the city or had a cop car approaching, Diego told John to lay flat in the back.
Near the motel, Diego parked a block away and pulled out his phone pretending to be talking as he walked telling the others to hang back in the car. His path brought him past the motel where he gave a quick look around to see if anyone was watching the place in a manner as if he was just confused. Even his vocal tones were adjusted to someone who was sounding annoyed about some rigged slots, so he claimed. The end of the path he ensured brought him back to the car.
Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
You transition to a new vehicle and head into Las Vegas. You arrive at your destination without incident and Diego departs leaving Aiden and John in the car together.. The two guys that had been butting heads since the events at the storage locker. Alone. Together.
Heading to the motel on foot Diego feigns making a phone call while scoping the place out. It is much as he left it. Sleazy, dingy, and gross. As the afternoon begins to fade into evening there are signs of increased prostitution traffic as ladies and their Johns move to occupy rooms. Across the street from the motel Diego sees some rough looking Latinos keeping an eye on the place. They have a serious gang banger vibe, but they aren't doing anything to attract attention to themselves. They seem content to watch the goings ons in the area and talk amongst themselves.
Heading to the motel on foot Diego feigns making a phone call while scoping the place out. It is much as he left it. Sleazy, dingy, and gross. As the afternoon begins to fade into evening there are signs of increased prostitution traffic as ladies and their Johns move to occupy rooms. Across the street from the motel Diego sees some rough looking Latinos keeping an eye on the place. They have a serious gang banger vibe, but they aren't doing anything to attract attention to themselves. They seem content to watch the goings ons in the area and talk amongst themselves.
OOC wrote:Diego, John, and Aiden make an Intellect check.
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Aiden Starr
HP: 3, Condition: Fatigued
Aiden doesn't say anything on the trip or when Diego leaves him and john alone. John knew how Aiden felt, nothing new to add.
HP: 3, Condition: Fatigued
Aiden doesn't say anything on the trip or when Diego leaves him and john alone. John knew how Aiden felt, nothing new to add.
INT check: 1d20+3 11
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Iona
HP: 2
VP: 0
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to further Damage Checks)
PP:0
EP:3
Dominion Point: 0
Diego gives his instructions to the beautiful cyborg after all the bags are moved from the Impala into the squad car.
So, I'm to be the decoy. Sounds very dangerous, but what do you care?
She takes the burner phone from Diego, now morphed into the form of a police officer. Nodding her head that she understands, her harmonic voice reassures him. "I shall do my best to draw attention off of you. If I have difficulties shaking my pursuers, I know not to bring them back to you."
Quietly though, Iona knows how risky this is. She doesn't know the area very well and if she runs into too much military firepower, she won't be able to outrun it. She may not even be able to outgun it. Still, she is desperate to see the mission salvaged in some way. Whether that "way" is worth losing herself in the process...well...she's not so sure about that. Doctor Sokolov would certainly be furious if she gets herself captured or destroyed. That is on her mind as she levitates slowly off the ground and proceeds to parallel the highway leading away from Vegas.
HP: 2
VP: 0
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to further Damage Checks)
PP:0
EP:3
Dominion Point: 0
Diego gives his instructions to the beautiful cyborg after all the bags are moved from the Impala into the squad car.
So, I'm to be the decoy. Sounds very dangerous, but what do you care?
She takes the burner phone from Diego, now morphed into the form of a police officer. Nodding her head that she understands, her harmonic voice reassures him. "I shall do my best to draw attention off of you. If I have difficulties shaking my pursuers, I know not to bring them back to you."
Quietly though, Iona knows how risky this is. She doesn't know the area very well and if she runs into too much military firepower, she won't be able to outrun it. She may not even be able to outgun it. Still, she is desperate to see the mission salvaged in some way. Whether that "way" is worth losing herself in the process...well...she's not so sure about that. Doctor Sokolov would certainly be furious if she gets herself captured or destroyed. That is on her mind as she levitates slowly off the ground and proceeds to parallel the highway leading away from Vegas.
OOC: Ok, I have a question regarding Iona's powers. Would it be possible for her to power stunt some kind of long range, broad-band, radio signal Sense? Her big fear is that she is totally unaware of what her enemies might be coordinating against her. If she can hear communications at a great range, then at least she could know what forces are being sent to destroy her AND how/if they are able to detect her. At some point, she's going to have to lose her pursuers and knowing how they are detecting her will be paramount.
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
John Steiner
HP:5
Cnd: Fatigued; Impaired (-2 circumstance penalty to all skill rolls)
PP:0
John is quietly nervous as the Dark Ascendant approaches him with an "improvised weapon" create from his own body. Once his cuffs are severed (and nothing more), he is relieved. He helps move baggage from the Impala to the squad car. He is quiet the whole time, working diligently yet silently. The situation is tense, because it's clear he is not very fond of anyone with whom he is working.
But the Dark Ascendant moves things along methodically; and when it's clear that no further police or military resources confront them, John feels some relief. When his leader disposes of the unwary traveler, John helps him as instructed.
When he and his team arrive at the motel, John remains with Aiden as The Dark Ascendant scouts the area. Sitting alone in the car, John fantasizes about running a knife across Aiden's throat or strangling him to death with a rear naked choke. But these fantasies remain just that...fantasies. There is no indication aside from the uncomfortable silence that John is still seething.
HP:5
Cnd: Fatigued; Impaired (-2 circumstance penalty to all skill rolls)
PP:0
John is quietly nervous as the Dark Ascendant approaches him with an "improvised weapon" create from his own body. Once his cuffs are severed (and nothing more), he is relieved. He helps move baggage from the Impala to the squad car. He is quiet the whole time, working diligently yet silently. The situation is tense, because it's clear he is not very fond of anyone with whom he is working.
But the Dark Ascendant moves things along methodically; and when it's clear that no further police or military resources confront them, John feels some relief. When his leader disposes of the unwary traveler, John helps him as instructed.
When he and his team arrive at the motel, John remains with Aiden as The Dark Ascendant scouts the area. Sitting alone in the car, John fantasizes about running a knife across Aiden's throat or strangling him to death with a rear naked choke. But these fantasies remain just that...fantasies. There is no indication aside from the uncomfortable silence that John is still seething.
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Diego Gonzalez
HP: 2->1
CND: Haunted
Form: Solid
Diego kept up the ruse taking in the whole scene. The gang keeping watch could be watching their property or hired by whoever to watch the hotel. The former could work in their favour. Criminals tended to scatter when cops were around. The latter, well that would introduce complications.
HP: 2->1
CND: Haunted
Form: Solid
Diego kept up the ruse taking in the whole scene. The gang keeping watch could be watching their property or hired by whoever to watch the hotel. The former could work in their favour. Criminals tended to scatter when cops were around. The latter, well that would introduce complications.
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Iona
Iona heads in the opposite direction of her companions, away from the city. Though maybe they are feeling less and less like companions. John seems to merely tolerate her. Aiden appears to be developing a growing distrust for her and is becoming increasingly distant. Diego, the heartless cold creature that he is, might just be throwing her to the wolves. Perhaps this is a ploy to get rid of her without getting his hands dirty.
Looking back at the city Iona sees an irregular line of air born dots headed her way. Helicopters. The further she gets from the city the closer they appear to get to her. Worse still, higher in the air, four roaring streaks of white race after her. Jets. They'll likely reach her before the helicopters. Minutes. That's all she has to do ... whatever she is going to do.
For a while there are no cars on the road. The police and military kept them from advancing, and she sees a couple squad cars in the middle of the road, police officers managing angry drivers. The road looks like a clogged artery, bursting with metal carriages. Populated by people who might as well be defenseless against her power. Heads turn as she flies by.
To the left side of the road Iona notices a dust cloud. A dune buggy. It pulls to a stomp. The someone in the passenger seat leans out the window. Waving. Trying to get her attention.
Iona heads in the opposite direction of her companions, away from the city. Though maybe they are feeling less and less like companions. John seems to merely tolerate her. Aiden appears to be developing a growing distrust for her and is becoming increasingly distant. Diego, the heartless cold creature that he is, might just be throwing her to the wolves. Perhaps this is a ploy to get rid of her without getting his hands dirty.
Looking back at the city Iona sees an irregular line of air born dots headed her way. Helicopters. The further she gets from the city the closer they appear to get to her. Worse still, higher in the air, four roaring streaks of white race after her. Jets. They'll likely reach her before the helicopters. Minutes. That's all she has to do ... whatever she is going to do.
For a while there are no cars on the road. The police and military kept them from advancing, and she sees a couple squad cars in the middle of the road, police officers managing angry drivers. The road looks like a clogged artery, bursting with metal carriages. Populated by people who might as well be defenseless against her power. Heads turn as she flies by.
To the left side of the road Iona notices a dust cloud. A dune buggy. It pulls to a stomp. The someone in the passenger seat leans out the window. Waving. Trying to get her attention.
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Iona
HP: 2
VP: 0
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to further Damage Checks)
PP:0
EP:3
Dominion Point: 0
The beautiful albeit slightly damaged cyborg eyes the driver of the dune buggy with heightened senses.
Her electrical-array is primed to deliver a lethal bolt of current should the person act in a hostile way. She veers off the road towards the buggy.
HP: 2
VP: 0
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to further Damage Checks)
PP:0
EP:3
Dominion Point: 0
The beautiful albeit slightly damaged cyborg eyes the driver of the dune buggy with heightened senses.
OOC: Is there anything that her infravision or ultravision picks up that's abnormal about the person or vehicle? Are there any obvious weapons that might be trained on her from it? It definitely strikes her as odd that someone would be displaying cordiality to her out here.
Her electrical-array is primed to deliver a lethal bolt of current should the person act in a hostile way. She veers off the road towards the buggy.
OOC: Here's Iona's Technology roll: Technology Roll: 1d20+9 16. So, a total of 16.
Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Iona's thermal sensors detect two heat signatures in the vehicle. One in the driver seat. The other in the front passenger seat, leaning Ing half out the window and waving to get Iona's attention and beckon her closer. As Iona draws nearer the buggy swings to the side, sliding to a halt. A trail of dust spraying from the maneuver.
Closer now, Iona is able to see the passenger is a twenty-something Latino in a gray t-shirt with a picture of someone smashing a pumpkin with a baseball bat. There is a tattoo of a skull on each of his shoulders, with the mouth's facing outwards making them look like pauldrons. Once Iona is within range to speak to without shouting he addresses her. There was a business-like manner about him, but Iona was distracting for a number of reasons and this distraction reflected in the young tan skinned man's demeanor.
"Romper sent us. Want help ditching the heat? Toss your electronics and get in the back."
Closer now, Iona is able to see the passenger is a twenty-something Latino in a gray t-shirt with a picture of someone smashing a pumpkin with a baseball bat. There is a tattoo of a skull on each of his shoulders, with the mouth's facing outwards making them look like pauldrons. Once Iona is within range to speak to without shouting he addresses her. There was a business-like manner about him, but Iona was distracting for a number of reasons and this distraction reflected in the young tan skinned man's demeanor.
"Romper sent us. Want help ditching the heat? Toss your electronics and get in the back."
OOC wrote:Concerning your cellphone being tracked, Iona realizes that as long as the battery is removed she will not be able to be tracked via the cellphone.
In the future when you have a "Would my character know X?" question, don't look to the other players. I'll tell you. A roll may be required.
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Diego Gonzalez
HP: 1
CND: Haunted
Form: Solid
Diego makes his way back to where the car is parked, starts it up, and heads down a block or two. Inside the car, he puts forth the next steps. "I'm going to go back to park the car close to the back of the motel and check it out first. If its clear, I'll send you a text and we'll meet up there. Do not talk about anything sensitive. The walls are thin. After we get some rest, we will see if we can still grab the target tonight or need to wait it out. Clear?", says Diego.
He looks at the two and starts thinking if they could get in without drawing undue attention.
HP: 1
CND: Haunted
Form: Solid
Diego makes his way back to where the car is parked, starts it up, and heads down a block or two. Inside the car, he puts forth the next steps. "I'm going to go back to park the car close to the back of the motel and check it out first. If its clear, I'll send you a text and we'll meet up there. Do not talk about anything sensitive. The walls are thin. After we get some rest, we will see if we can still grab the target tonight or need to wait it out. Clear?", says Diego.
He looks at the two and starts thinking if they could get in without drawing undue attention.
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Re: [IC] MnM 3e - In the Shadow of Imperator: Abduction
Iona
HP: 2
VP: 0
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to further Damage Checks)
PP:0
EP:3
Dominion Point: 0
Iona, still levitating just a foot or so above the barren sand, pops the batteries out of all her phones. as she floats over to the dune buggy, she hands the batteries to the rider on the passengers side. The young cyborg has mixed feelings about this meeting. On one hand it almost certainly provides her with a connection that is more knowledgeable about places to hide nearby. On the other, it unnerves her that Romper and his minions have been tracking her close enough to intervene in her current predicament.
Gliding into a rear seat, she fastens herself into the buggy. "You arrived just in time. I suppose I must say 'thank you' to both you and Romper for the assistance." Outwardly she is courteous, but inwardly she is anxious about the current turn of events.
HP: 2
VP: 0
Cnd: Bruised (-1 to further Damage Checks)
PP:0
EP:3
Dominion Point: 0
Iona, still levitating just a foot or so above the barren sand, pops the batteries out of all her phones. as she floats over to the dune buggy, she hands the batteries to the rider on the passengers side. The young cyborg has mixed feelings about this meeting. On one hand it almost certainly provides her with a connection that is more knowledgeable about places to hide nearby. On the other, it unnerves her that Romper and his minions have been tracking her close enough to intervene in her current predicament.
Gliding into a rear seat, she fastens herself into the buggy. "You arrived just in time. I suppose I must say 'thank you' to both you and Romper for the assistance." Outwardly she is courteous, but inwardly she is anxious about the current turn of events.