>>30576792
>Ask him about what exactly you're supposed to be recovering.
>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.

>>30576792
>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.

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(Buckle up Anons, this is going to be a long one.)
Senetor Stampingston: Gentlemen, it appears that our worst fears have come true. Clover Entertainment and their idols are getting even stronger. General Crozier, would you please report your findings?

(1/4)

>>30576854
Crozier: Clover's last performance, our surveillance team was monitoring their Harbinger comms. network via the MasterKey Program installed in every Harbinger Unit produced. When the Producer began eavesdropping, Cole somehow "jammed" the signal. This is a feat unheard of in military intelligence, and proves that her powers are evolving beyond our predictions. Should news of Harbinger's jamming be known, the world's armed forces will start to question the integrity of their Units and start looking for alternatives. This can lead to devastating consequences as one of our biggest sources of income is the production of Harbingers.

In light of Cole's increasing skill as an idol and fighter, the other girls have noticed her growth, and begun to train harder and learn new skills to surpass her.

What's worse is the fact that our MasterKey no longer works on Clover's unit as the Producer "accidentally" spilled coffee on the part that houses the Black Box, containing our surveillance equipment. This once again demonstrates that he is a tactical genius posing as an idiot.
(Con't)

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>>30576792
>>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.

Gang bangers? Drug runners? All-inclusive terrorist organizations?

>>30576792
>Ask him about what exactly you're supposed to be recovering.
>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.

>>30576792
Ask all three I guess
>Ask him about what exactly you're supposed to be recovering.
>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.
>Ask if he's willing to loan anything to you for this mission.

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>>30576880
(Con't)
With the clear threat of Clover, I say we send a team of spec ops Direct Controlling our cutest Girl Scout agents and make their deaths look like an accident with explosives after our agents sell them a bomb disguised as a box of cookies. This is much like what we did to the people who made the swimsuit that dissolved in water.

(3/4)

>>30576792
>Ask him about what exactly you're supposed to be recovering.
>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.
Knowing the target and what guards we are dealing with

>>30576910
>This is much like what we did to the people who made the swimsuit that dissolved in water.

Jesus. Talk about a recipe for the breakdown of society.

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>>30576910
No, we need them alive. Let them consolidate their strength and grow. Until the time is right to initiate our plan, we will wait.

(4/4)

>>30576792
>Ask him about what exactly you're supposed to be recovering.
>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.

If they're willing to kill Mercs, then we should not take any chances.

Why not rape a cute cyber idol for stress relief?

>>30576792
he already said he would loan us a gernade launcher under mount. if im not mistaken atleast

>>30576938
i laugh at the tribunal. they fail to see an opportunity in front of them. clover can be so co-opted into serving our propose if they only knew how to 'nudge' them in the right direction.

>>30576910
>Girl Scout agents

Kind of explains why I can't say no to them whenever they try to sell me their cookies.

>>30577068
also the cookies are really fucking good.

>>30576792
>>Ask him about what exactly you're supposed to be recovering.
>>Ask him who exactly you are dealing with.

>>30577134
i bet they are also good a spiking those cookies with drugs and such as well as bombings.

Just thought I should say this before we get to far in

>Tease Cole
>Tesla Coil

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>>30576938
MEANWHILE

Crozier: Blacklight is going through them faster than we can obtain, she is too powerful for anyone to contain! By our estimates, she will only last a year with what we have on hand at the moment.

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>>30577175
(Oops, forgot my trip)

Mr. Selatcia: Good. When Blacklight is finished with them, the Clover Idols will be strong enough to provide a more "permanent" solution.

Out of all of them, I foresee one in particular to be the most compatible for the Permanent Direct Control Procedure. After all, a powerful mind must have a powerful body.

(Fin)

>>30576792
"Okay, first of all, who exactly are we dealing with here, and what exactly did they steal from you?" You ask, narrowing your eyes. "If we're going to be helping you, I expect you to at least be honest with us."

Marc blinks and then sighs.

"The goods that were stolen from me were the... 'less than legal' kind. Mainly military grade weaponry, with a few choice prototype bits. One of my contacts managed to 'lose' the shipment. Unfortunately, it got intercepted."

"By who?" You ask again.

"Erm... a bunch of crazy eco-terrorist types. Never really liked dealing with groups like them."

"Really?" You blink. "Out of moral obligation?"

"Hell no! They don't have money to pay me!" Marc grunts. "And if I have one moral standard it's that I never deal in credit!"

"Okay, so how bad are these guys?" You sigh.

"They've been around the block. Firebombed a few gene clinics, raided Umbrella facilities, stuff like that. They're not exactly trained fighters, but they're dedicated to their cause."

"If they weren't trained, how did they take out your mercs?"

"You get what you pay for." Marc shrugs. "I just pulled some guys out of the Home Depot parking lot. Figured it was worth a shot."

You have no words to respond to that.

"Anyways, like I promised, I'll loan you this underslung grenade launcher, with three high explosive shells." Marc says, pointing to a small box on the counter. "It should be compatible with your M55."

>Okay, thanks. We'll let you know when we get your stuff back.
>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...
>Other

>>30577218
>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...
What can we buy?

>>30577218
>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...
Since I'm here, might as well browse your catalog. I'm assuming your sponsorship discount applies?

>>30577218
>Okay, thanks. We'll let you know when we get your stuff back.

>>30577218
>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...

>>30577207
>Permanent Direct Control Procedure

Well that's one way to become immortal.

>>30577218
>>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...

We promised the guy to buy something and since we're dealing with guys with guns soem protection will be nice

>>30577218
>Okay, thanks. We'll let you know when we get your stuff back.

>>30577218
>Okay, thanks. We'll let you know when we get your stuff back.
i thought we were saving our money to hire more people to fill the slots in the facility we need filled. like a doctor or a data center/hacker.

>>30577218
>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...

>>30577218
>>>Okay, thanks. We'll let you know when we get your stuff back.

>>30577218
>Okay, thanks. We'll let you know when we get your stuff back.

Let's not go crazy on all-new gear right before a mission. If we get new guns that the girls aren't used to it might be more trouble than it's worth.

So when do you think we'll meet a trap/reverse trap idol? We gotta cover all our bases people.

>>30577218
"Well actually, I'd like to see what you've got for sale right now." You say. "Might have something that we could use."

"Sure thing!" Marc grins and hands you the catalog.

http://pastebin.com/Jqs7RtTP

"It's a bit generic right now, but once you get that shipment back I can start putting more specialized gear in!"

>Make any purchases? Your current treasury is 3300 dollars.

>>30577218
>>Actually, I'm in the mood to buy something...
We should at least see what we can get

welp now we can;t hire another person after this job.

>>30577575
I feel like we should get some Ballistic vests. I forget if Julie already has one though. If she does, maybe get her a Riot shield instead.

>>30577575
The Carapace armor would be great for Julie.
>>30577624
Quit your bitching.

Reminder that we only have a passanger van right now. Might want a humvee if this mission requires it.

>>30577575
Give the Cole and Julie a AK-74

Julie a Riot Shield

Rochelle has a gun already.

all of them tacitical vests

>>30577634
Even though she has SWAT armor, it's pretty ancient and beat up, so it's essentially the equivalent of a modern tactical vest.

>>30577575
All I can think of at the moment is:
>Riot Shield
>2 AK-74

If you haven't noticed already, the OP has a new pastebin labeled LOADOUTS which shows what items you currently have and what the idols are currently armed with.

http://pastebin.com/qDDRM85F

>>30577575
Carapace armor for Julie, give Cole the AK-74 and Tactical vests for Rochelle and Cole.

>>30577575
....not bad. i am almost tempted to sell the passenger van for an armored SUV and a humvee. but i still do want to get a new employee to fill our ranks. but picking up a couple of AK-74 isn't a bad thing either way.

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>>30577575

Not an expansive selection, but certainly workable.

I say we grab a humvee, up-armor it, an extra M66 SMG for Julie, a couple AK's, and maybe a few ballistic vests.

>>30577575
Hey merc what does our current armory look like?

>>30577688
>http://pastebin.com/qDDRM85F
What, isn't the M66 enough for Rochelle?

Finally caught up
I know the biker club boss was Kaneda but I couldn't help but picture him as JP from Redline, the mental image fit perfectly for me

>>30577722
>>30577700

>>30577715
>I say we grab a humvee, up-armor it, an extra M66 SMG for Julie, a couple AK's, and maybe a few ballistic vests.
Dude, that'll nearly break the bank. You're looking at 3000, when we only have 3300.
And that's after we just got paid for our most recent gig, AND that's before monthly maintenance and salaries.

>>30577575
Give Cole an Ak-74

and everyone Ballistic Vests

Julie A Riot Shield

Total=1900

>>30577700
the influence pastebin i take it the more jobs we do in that sector, the higher we go in them?

>>30577673
Ah. In that case, give her a Ballistic vest. It won't dip into our funds too much, won't require extra training, and if we give her carapace armor later the vest can be given to someone else.

>>30577777
i agree, we don't have much to buy with. we have to make the payrole first.

>>30577777

Well how much exactly are we left looking at after taking upkeep into account?

>>30577830
Monthly upkeep is 1700 if I remember correctly. We really shouldn't spend all our money right now just because this is the first chance we've had to shop.

>>30577781
I would actually not give Cole anything more than a better sidearm. She's our mage.

>>30577830
Your current upkeep is 1800 credits. This is always subtracted from your payment.

>>30577830
its like 1k if my memory is right.

>>30577575
Cole: Ak-74
Julie: Riot Shield
=400

>>30577885
Seconding. Let's not spend too much money.

>>30577869
I'm not risking her going unarmed and with just a 9mm, also lightening is her secret weapon.

An Ak-74 is cheap, we can at least give her that.

>>30577885
Backing this.

>>30577869
>I would actually not give Cole anything more than a better sidearm
I disagree. She should get a ballistic vest, since while she can fling lightning, she hasn't gotten to the point where she can generate an EM Shield to protect herself from bullets.

>>30577901
I'd prefer giving Cole a handcannon or some similar one handed weapon. But whatever, it looks like we're going for a Ak-74

>>30577901
>>30577885
Ak-74 are for trading.
>>30577916
>she can generate an EM Shield to protect herself from bullets.
That is physically impossible

>>30577700
Merc, can I ask Marc some questions:
"I know it's not on your catalog, but can you get a good hunting rifle with a scope? Or a good scope attachment for our rifle?"

"Also, is there a chance that the terrorists can open your shipment and use it against us? What could we be fighting against?"

So, the current consensus seems to be:

AK-74 for Cole
Riot Shield for Julie

>Confirm?
>Y
>N

>>30577968
Y

>>30577968
Y

>>30577968
>Y

>>30577968
y

>>30577968
Y

>>30577968
>Y

>>30577968
N

>>30577968
Y

>>30577968
Y

>>30577968
>Y

>>30577968
How good are the Ak-47 in comparison to the M55 Assault rifles we already have

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>>30577968
Y

>>30578056
Strike that
>AK-74
>Cheap and plentiful, the AK-74 is one of the most commonly traded and used weapons in he world. Very tough and reliable, but lacks the versatility and special functions more modern firearms have.
>M66 SUBMACHINE GUN
>A cheap, compact weapon with punch, the M66 comes with a built in silencer and laser sight.

The guns we have are way better.

>>30577968
Merc, can I ask Marc some questions:
"I know it's not on your catalog, but can you get a good hunting rifle with a scope? Or a good scope attachment for our rifle?"

"Also, is there a chance that the terrorists can open your shipment and use it against us? What could we be fighting against?"

>>30578077
...Are you in HMQ right now anon?

>>30578104
>M66 SUBMACHINE GUN
Whoops wrong gun
>M55 ASSAULT RIFLE
>The standard US military assault rifle, the M55 is a versatile weapon whose capabilities can be expanded through numerous attachments.

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I really hope there isn't some sort of superpowered gang in the Tombs led by this guy.

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>>30578056
Similar stopping power, but the M55 is lighter, more stable, more accurate, and more portable. Also, nobody makes attachments for AK-74s anymore.

>>30577968
>AK-74 and Riot Shield purchased!
>-$400
>$2900 remain

"Ah, always good to see a customer making a purchase!" Marc beams.

"I do have a concern, though." You frown. "What if they try to use the weapons against us?"

"Oh, don't worry about that!" Marc shakes his head. "I'm always careful when it comes to my merchandise! The cargo is kept in sealed crates protected with encrypted locks. It'll take some time for them to crack them open."

"I see." You nod.

On the drive back to the office, you ping K-Zwolf through your Harbinger connection. You had him recon the area just to be safe.

"K-Zwolf, report."

"AT LEAST EIGHT HOSTILES CONFIRMED. LIGHTLY ARMED WITH HANDGUNS AND SUBMACHINE GUNS. HAVE IDENTIFIED THREE POTENTIAL POINTS OF ENTRY."

You then see a holographic display of the warehouse with three dots glowing at said points. You see that there was one point on the roof, one at the back door, and another at what looked to be a secondary loading dock.

"TACTICAL SUGGESTION. BREACH ALL ENTRY POINTS AT ONCE FOR MAXIMUM EFFECT."

Well, there were pros and cons to that. Generally, it was the best strategy to assault a building, but you simply didn't have the numbers. It'd be safer to keep all the girls together and focus on one point of entry, but then that meant the defenders could focus all their efforts on that one area...

>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.
>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.
>Other

>>30578155
>>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.
Attack on multiple fronts, decrease their potential concentrated firepower.

>>30578155
>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.
Divide and conquor

>>30578155
>>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.

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>>30578124
yes
>>30578155
>>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.

>>30578155
>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.

>>30578155
>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.
MAXIMUM EFFECT

>>30578142
>Suou Mikoto
Are you sure it's a guy?
>>30578155
>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.

>>30578155
>>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.

>>30578155
I'd suggest a distraction play. K-Zwolf makes noise around the back door and the girls go for the roof.

>>30578155
X Other
Have K-Zwolf place frag grenade clusters made by Fenn at Entries 1, 2, and 3. Detonate them at once, and have all 3 girls assault through 1 entry point.
Force the enemy to think there are 3 teams, when there's only one, and get them to thin themselves out.

>>30578216
this sounds interesting, I'll back it

>>30578155
>Other

Assault 2 points at once, and set up some explosives to cause a distraction at the third.

Julie and Cole on one team, Rochelle and K-Z on another. Then, just a remote detonation on the third entrance.

>>30578155
>Split the girls and assault all three points at once.
this is a job, and needs to be done right.

>>30578192
Woops, typo.

>Mikoto Suoh

>>30578216
That sounds like a pretty good idea.

>>30578169
>>30578172
>>30578178
>>30578187
>>30578204
>>30578236
We didn't get them any upgraded armor, and you want all of them to breach? The most likely time for them to get shot?

>>30578155
>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.

Never split the party.

>>30578279
having them bunched together isn't that great of an idea. if they get pinned down they are pretty much fucked

>>30578279
They have flashbangs for a reason

>>30578216
Sounds like a good idea. To improve on that, use flash bang grenades as the primary distraction, and frag traps as booby traps if they try to escape anyways.

>>30578155
>>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.

>>30578216
sure

>>30578216
I like this plan.

>>30578279
They have flash bangs, and putting them together makes them an easy target.

>>30578296
>To improve on that, use flash bang grenades as the primary distraction
But we want it to look like all three entry points are being breached, and frags to blow open holes at the entry points will make the deception more likely to succeed.
We can still trap the escape routes with remote detonated frag traps, too.

>>30578155
[X] Keep Rochelle and Julie together, have Cole assault from above after Julie breaches

>Keep the the girls together and assault only one of the points.

>>30578216
This sounds workable.

>>30578216
Supporting. This sounds good.

>>30578155
"I got a better idea." You say. "We'll have all the girls stack at one entrance. We'll create distractions at the other two entrances with explosives to confuse the enemy and make them THINK there's a simultaneous assault occurring."

"TACTICAL CHOICE APPEARS ACCEPTABLE."

"Alright, come on back, K-Zwolf."

Now all you need to figure out is which door to enter through. The back door was probably the easiest, but also the most obvious. No doubt it would be the most heavily guarded of the three. For the loading dock, you'd have to get those big heavy doors open, and there weren't many ways to do that quietly. The roof was probably the least guarded, but the problem was actually getting up there undetected.

>Enter through the back door.
>Enter through the loading dock.
>Enter through the roof.

>>30578376
>Enter through the roof.
FUCK YEAH! DEATH FROM ABOVE

>>30578389
But how do we get up there?

>>30578376
>Enter through the roof.

Seems like the best option if we can manage it.

>>30578376
>Enter through the roof.
Can we find a ladder or another building to get to the roof?

>>30578376
>>Enter through the roof.

>>30578389
>>30578396
How do we get up there, and none of the girls are really trained to rappel down.

>>30578376
>>Enter through the loading dock.

>>30578376
>>Enter through the roof.

>>30578376
Use the distractions as the window to enter through the roof

>>30578376
Loading dock. If we can make staggered explosions, we can disguise the door sounds with big booms

>>30578376
Use the explosions as the window to enter from the roof

>>30577916
I agree. We had ought to at least ensure that each of the idols has armor

>>30578376
>Enter through the roof.

>>30578376
[X] This
>>30578439

>>30578376
>Enter through the roof.

>>30578439
that makes sense

>>30578376
>Enter through the roof.

>>30578376
>roof

>>30578376
You determine that the best entrance would be through the roof. Now, the only problem would be actually getting up there. You take another look at the recon data K-Zwolf collected. There's definitely a ladder, but it's behind a locked fence. Picking the lock would be time consuming, and cutting open the lock or fence might noise. You also notice there's a construction crane sitting up against the wall of the warehouse. It would be feasible to climb up it, but it was a bit dangerous looking.

>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.
>Just cut the fence.
>Climb up the crane.
>Other

>>30578583
>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.

>>30578583
>>Climb up the crane.

>>30578583
>Pick the lock

>>30578583
>>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.

I wonder if Cole could silently cut the the shackle with lightning?

>>30578583
Don't suppose strategic applications of electricity can melt the lock or fence with less noise than bolt cutters can?

>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.
>K-ZWolf keeps watch.

>>30578583
Give them Red Bull.

>>30578583
>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.

>>30578583
>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.
K-Zwolf can watch over.

>>30578583
>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.

It's not like we're in a huge hurry.

>>30578642
Ah, good point

>>30578583
>Try to pick the lock to the ladder.
damn man, don't you have bolt cutters? a good one can pop a lock off in seconds.

>>30578720
gooby pls.

Powered maglock system with bars so thick you can't even get a bolt cutter around them made out of a highly temperature resistant alloy.

Quit bein' a turd.

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>>30578583
You resolve to pick the lock or something like. You're sure at least Julie or Cole would know how to do it. Cyberhounds definitely could do it if needed, as well.

You finally return to the office, where you immediately go to check on your girls. Sure enough, Rochelle, Julie, and Cole were down in the armory getting ready, with Falynn making sure all their equipment was in order.

"All right girls, I come bearing gifts!" You say, handing out your newly purchased items. "A shield for Julie and a rifle for Cole!"

"Thank you, Producer!" Julie beams.

"Thanks, I guess?" Cole frowns as she looks at the AK-74. "It looks like a piece of junk."

You were tempted to tell her that it WAS a piece of junk, but hold it in.

"Okay girls, you all know what our next mission is, right? We're going to help out our friend Marc by recovering his guns. Now, unlike the prom, this is a full combat mission. This means it's very likely, and your expected, the use lethal force. Do all of you understand that?"

"Yes, Producer!" They all respond.

You glance at their vitals just to make sure. Julie and Cole were perfectly calm. Not surprising. Being from the Tombs has probably prepared them for a LOT. What concerned you though were Rochelle's readings. Her heartbeat was spiking You guess that coming from a more normal upbringing, she's not quite used to idea of killing.

"Rochelle, are you okay?" You ask.

"Yes sir!" She says quickly. "I'm perfectly fine!"

Her vitals tell a different story, as her heart rate spikes again.

>Confront her about it.
>Leave it for now. You might make things worse.
>Other

>>30578893
>Confront her about it.
Don't be a liability, Rochelle.

>>30578893
>Confront her about it.

Tell her it's normal to feel this way. Hell, tell her how Producer felt about his first kill.

>>30578893
comfort her.

>>30578893
>>Confront her about it.

Take her out back

>>30578893
>Confront her about it.
Tell her about your first kill.

>>30578928
>>30578961
There are some things one never forgets.

>>30578893
>>Confront her about it.
>>Leave it for now. You might make things worse.
>>Other
Do it in private later.

>>30578893
>Tell Julie and Cole to secure the front while you and Rochelle watch the rear.
>Use the chance to confront her about it.

>>30578893
>Confront her about it.
be easy about it.
>>30578863
no one said it was a mag lock. and even if it is a mag lock, we have Cole for that. a quick zap and the lock fries, then it's easy to open.

>>30578928
Sure why

This pretty much guarantees our next combat Idol is from the tombs, and that it will be the 1 armed chick.

>>30578893
>Other
Take her aside on the pretense of going over tactical suggestions, then tell her that it's normal to feel what she's feeling. Tell her a story from when Producer was a green recruit fresh out of boot on his first combat patrol.

>>30579051
Wonder what kind of personality she has?

>>30579073
i just wonder what setting she is taken from. I can accept to pick up one more from the Tombs, but we need to go for a higher shelf of idol next. we need to poke around the suburbs to see who would be the next dance and sing type to help round out our band.

>>30579062
Seconding this

>>30578893
>Confront her about it, tell her about when we were green

While bringing it up openly might cause issues with her it will probably make Julie and Cole keep an eye out for her during the mission

>>30579141
We could always go with this anon's suggestion:>>30577564

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>>30578893
"Julie, Cole, why don't you test out that near gear? Break it in." You say, trying to distract them so you can get a private moment with Rochelle. The moment they turn away, you turn to Rochelle.

"Rochelle, is something wrong?" You ask.

"No sir." She says.

"There's no need to lie, Rochelle. I'm your Producer. It's my JOB to help you." You sigh. "Now what's the matter?"

"I... I'm not sure if I can actually KILL someone." Rochelle frowns. "I mean, I hear you and my dad talk about it all the time. Julie and Cole also seem to boast about killing at least a guy or two. I just feel... I don't know. Afraid? Anxious? Will I be able to do it? Will it change me?"

You nod. These were all perfectly normal questions to ask.

>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.
>Bench her for now. She's probably not ready.
>Other

>>30579257
>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.

Just remember: It's one thing to be afraid. It's another thing to let that fear stop you from helping your friends.

>>30579257
>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.

>>30579257
>>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.

However you can always tell her she doesn't have to do so.

Give her the option.

>>30579289
sure

>>30579257
>Tell her about your first kill. How it affected you. How you never forget it. Ever.
>Ask her if she wants to back out. You won't hold it against her.

>>30579257
>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.
If they shoot aim you, they aim to kill. Respond likewise. Else try to disable.

>>30579289
I like this. Also add a story about green us from way back then if that helps.

>>30579257
>>>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.
Wait we met her Dad?

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>>30579257
>>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.

Can't have you backing out now, girl.

>>30579328
I'm pretty sure we haven't.

>>30579257
>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.
tell her we were like too once.

>>30579257
>Reassure her, tell her it is natural to be uneasy at the thought of killing people and that it is a good thing because you should never look forward to killing you just do it when there is no other way

>>30579257
>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.

Pragmatically, its better that she gets her murder-cherry popped sooner, rather than later. It gives us time to evaluate and figure out how to deal with any issues she may develop whilst we've still got time.

This mission is nice because we explicitly are going to kill some people, so she can go into the situation at least somewhat mentally prepared for that possibility. Better now, when we are aiming to do it deliberately, than later if she accidentally goes too far with other methods.

Might even be a good bonding point to share with Cole and Julie.

>>30579257
>Other
Have her help with coordination and planning.

She's fortunate. She hasn't had the necessity of needing to take a life. It's easier for the others because they've done it before, or have been in bad circumstances. Quite honestly, I'd prefer NOT to send the small girl into a warzone when she doesn't want to be there. Having her in a command position? She'll want to plan things the best they can, because it will save her friends lives, and the detachment will help her remain sane for the idol business.

>>30579257
>Try to reassure her. You need her focused on the mission.
>Other
Producer was just like her, once. Green rookie straight out of boot.It will change her, but it's up to her if it will stop her.

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>>30579257
You sigh. You've been in this situation before.

"Look, Rochelle, it's perfectly normal to feel fear before your first actual combat mission." You say, putting a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Even I used to be a scared recruit, and I'm sure your father was too."

"Y-yeah, I know that in my head, but every time I think about it..."

"Rochelle, you know what I learned? On my first day out in Kurdistan, I was just any other Fuckin' New Guy. Young, green, and totally ignorant. One day, like an idiot, I go out perimeter patrol by myself. Suddenly, I'm jumped by a militant."

"What did you do?" Rochelle asks.

"Well, I had a chance to shoot him, but I froze up in fear." You sigh. "That gave him enough time to tackle me and we were both struggling for the weapon. My mind was racing, my heart was beating, and I wasn't thinking clearly. And then.... and then it all just came together."

"Huh?"

(cont)

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>>30579580
"At one point in that struggle, my mind just seemed to stop, and there was only one thought my head. I was just thinking 'this motherfucking is ruining my day and I have to do something about it.' And then, everything became clear. I let him take my rifle and I pushed him back. Drew my pistol and put three shots center mass without a second thought."

"H-how did you do it?" Rochelle's eyes widen as she leans in closer.

"Well, I guess on that day, I learned something important." You shrug. "Danger is real, but fear is an ILLUSION. It's merely our anxiety over things that have not, and may NEVER, happen. Keep your mind focused on the present. You have a mission to complete. You have friends to protect. As long as you remember that you can do anything. That help?"

"Yeah. I actually helps a lot." Rochelle grins and nods. "Thanks, sir."

"No problem-"

Rather than her usual salute, Rochelle hugs you. Caught off guard, you can only sputter a bit as you try to regain your composure.

"I'm good to go, sir." Rochelle smiles.

Suddenly, your phone beeps. You take it out and see that you got a text from JENNER.

CAN YOU MEET ME IN YOUR OFFICE?

>Y
>N

>>30579595
>>Y

>>30579595
>Y

>>30579595

Y

Wish the girls good luck. Headpats all around and go.

>>30579595
>Y

>>30579595
>Y

>>30579595
Y

>>30579595
>Y

>>30579595
>Y
Okay, keep prepping for the mission I have a few things to take care of

>>30579595
>Y

>>30579595
Y

>>30579595
>Y

what loadout are we outfitting KZ-Wolf with?

Close-protection?

>>30579832
Whatever makes for the most suppressive fire.

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>>30579595
"All right. Make sure to get geared up, okay?" You smile and ruffle Rochelle's hair before getting up to leave. "I'll be right back."

You then make your way back to your office. Sure enough, Jenner is waiting for there.

"Something up?" You ask.

"Well, yes, actually." Jenner nods. "We've actually got an offer."

"For what?" You blink.

"Radio interview. Apparently that prom performance raised some eyebrows. Their scheduled interview didn't show up, so we're their backup. They want to interview Rin."

"Really?" You pause. A radio promotion would be really helpful. "It's legit?"

"I've checked. It's real as far as I can tell." Jenner nods. "I know you've got a mission coming up. I can just take Rin there myself."

"Are you sure? I mean, if something happens-"

"I can handle myself, Producer. You do know what line of work I used to be in, right?" Jenner grins. "Besides, I don't think anybody would be targeting us yet."

>Ok, if you say so.
>I really think I should send someone to keep an eye on you.
>Other

>>30579881
>>30579832
what are his current kits

>>30579832
Heavy Support.

>>30579897
>Ok, if you say so.

>>30579897
>Ok, if you say so.
Trust Jenner.

>>30579897
>>Ok, if you say so.
Trust.

>>30579897
>>Ok, if you say so

>>30579897
>Ok, if you say so.

>>30579897
>Ok, if you say so.

>>30579897

What if we send KZ-Wolf with her?

>>30579897
>Ok, if you say so.

>>30579897
>Just make sure she's prepped for it.

>>30579938
She was DEA, I'm pretty sure she can handle herself.

>>30579938
I would think that is a fair precaution, the other three should be capable enough for this job

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>>30579897
"Ok, if you say so." You nod. "Good luck then."

"Be sure to tune in." Jenner grins.

With that done, you head back down to the workshop. At this point, Rochelle, Julie, and Cole have all been geared up, and they are donning their combat armor and weapons. Falynn pats them all down for a final equipment check.

"All green!" She says, giving you a thumbs up.

"What about K-Zwolf?" You ask.

"Oh right! You might want to run something other than the recon pack!" Falynn nods.

>Heavy Support
>Close Combat
>Close Protection
>Recon

>>30580055
>>Heavy Support
We will have suppressing fire.

>>30580055
>Close Combat

>>30580055
>Heavy Support
>BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT

>mfw captcha got a new font

>>30580055
>Heavy Support

>>30579897
>Ok, if you say so.
Our jenny and future waifu is a tough girl. we should trust in her.

>>30580055
>>Close Protection
We're storming a building.

I feel safer if they have protection

>>30580055
>Heavy Support

>>30580055
>Heavy Support

>>30580055
>Heavy Support

>>30580080
Protection is smoke/flashbangs and suppressive fire.

>>30580055
>Heavy Support.
We need the big booms as a distraction

>>30580103

What if they manage to break the boxes?

I'd like insurance for the girls to cover behind.

>>30580055
>>30580080

Supporting CLose Protection

>>30580113
Not to mention to focus aggro on K-Zwolf instead of the girls.

>>30580055
Heavy Support.

>>30580119
what...boxes?

This isn't a cover shooter, bro. You don't stop moving until the IFF registers no hostiles.

>>30580164

The weapon shipment boxes.

Just because the weapons suppliers says their crackproof doesnt they wont be.

>>30580055
"Falynn, arm up K-Zwolf with the heavy support package. I want as much firepower as possible."

"Sure thing!" Falynn grins.

With K-Zwolf ready to go with his shiny new missile launchers and heavy machine gun, everybody loads up in the van. Falynn gives you all a wave as you drive off.

The warehouse was quite a distance away, considering it was all the way in District Seven. Very quickly, the cityscape began to give way to countless factories, warehouses, and other industrial buildings. You park the van some distance away from the target area.

"Okay girls, it's go time. Remember what I taught you, and I'll be keeping an eye on you. All right?"

Your girls nod and pile out of the van, with K-Zwolf following close behind. Keeping an eye through Harbinger, you see the girls silently approaching the warehouse. Fortunately, the thieves don't really have any mobile patrols set up. They're all concentrated at the main entrance.

K-Zwolf moves up and quietly begins to pick the lock to the ladder.

>roll 1d20

>>30580186
Man, you need to proof your sentences before hitting enter, dog.

I don't know. Sometimes that's the price of business.

That aside, why the shit would they be stored in the middle of the warehouse floor? Still isn't a video game.

Rolled 18

>>30580313

Rolled 2

>>30580313

Rolled 13

>>30580313

Rolled 16

>>30580313

>>30580321
he is not talking about using them for cover

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>>30580328
An excellent roll...

>>30580328
>>30580333
>>30580336
The Tribunal sees that it is most beneficial to have Clover succeed.

Rolled 19

>>30580313

>>30580347
I know, he's talking about the units being damaged by gunfire/otherwise, which is what I was addressing with "why are they storing them in the middle of the warehouse floor"

>>30580321

What are you on about.

I mean they may have already cracked the weapons boxes and retrieved the weapons to use against our girls.

This isn't the first time we've been offered this mission and the likelihood of them having opened a few is significantly higher.

Heavy support can help kill them faster but close protection can save our girls if they get surprised but its a moot point now.

>>30580328
And just like that, the lock silently clicks open. Your girls quietly climb up one by one, with K-Zwolf covering them. Once all the girls are clear, K-Zwolf begins to climb the ladder itself, though it's slightly hampered due to its extra weight. Finally, it makes its way up to the roof of the building and regroups with the girls.

"Yo, Producer." Cole whispers. "I found the fuse box to the place. If I fry it, we can shut down power to the whole building."

While that was tempting, your girls didn't have proper nightvision gear. K-Zwofl had special optics so it wouldn't be inconvenienced. On the other hand, you're sure the thieves would be more confused by the power outage.

>Kill the power.
>Leave the power on.
>Other

>>30580397
>>Leave the power on.

We can kill the power later if we're having trouble.

Rolled 19

>>30580397
>>Kill the power.

>>30580397
>Kill the power
>Send in woof
>???
>Girls murder what's left

Rolled 10

>>30580397
>Kill the power.
Wolf can deal with them.

>>30580397
>Kill the power.

>>30580397
>>Kill the power.

>>30580397
>Leave the power on.
They don't know we're here yet. Let's keep it that way.

>>30580397
>>Leave the power on.

We can worry shut the power later

>>30580397
>Leave the power on.

No point in making our girls blind.

>>30580397
>Leave the power on.

>>30580397
>Kill the power.
doesn't the broducer have night vision with his cyber eyes?

>>30580464

But hes not there.

We hobble our entire team save KZ-Wolf

>>30580379
no he is talking about them breaking into the boxes and using the guns

>>30580397
>Leave the power on.

>>30580397
>>Leave the power on.

>>30580397
>Leave the power on.

Last thing we want is for them to be shooting in the dark and accidentally hit one another.

>>30580397
>Kill the power

>>30580415
>>30580442
>>30580446
>>30580453
>>30580461
>>30580497
>>30580499
Cole has Biosensor guys, she can tell where these guys are

>>30580538
Cole and K-Z wolf can but the others can't

>>30580538
>Cole has Biosensor guys, she can tell where these guys are

But the other girls DONT.

Leave the power on, we can't afford friendly-fire with untrained, second-combat-mission, rookie idols panicking in the dark

>>30580538
I hope she can tell apart friendlies from hostiles.

>>30580538

One person has that ESP.

What about the rest.

>>30580555
This already puts us 2 up against the terrorists.

Rolled 18, 1, 10 = 29

>>30580397
"Leave the power on." You say. "Just breach and clear like we planned."

"All right. K-Zwolf, fire!" Julie whispers.

"FIRING."

With a THUMP, K-Zwolf fires a salvo of minimissiles, which fly out and land at the back door and loading dock, rippling both areas with explosions. At the same time, Julie gives the roof door a hard kick, smashing it open before moving in. The rest of the team and K-Zwolf follow her in.

>roll 4d20

>>30580568

who might have night vision gear, cybereyes, augments, huds with sensor packs, or smartguns.

We don't know what gear they're packing

Rolled 3, 20, 20, 3 = 46

>>30580619

Rolled 5, 14, 2, 12 = 33

>>30580619

Rolled 3, 17, 13, 12 = 45

>>30580619

>>30580481
Then there's not a whole lot we can do about that, is there?

Rolled 2, 15, 7, 17 = 41

>>30580619

>>30580480
fine, i change my vote over to leaving it on then.

just don't complain when we are facing grid powered turrents or something.

>>30580629
OH FUCK.

Rolled 19, 8, 3, 16 = 46

>>30580619

>>30580629
>>30580630
>>30580631
Not a 1 in sight, and 2 nat 20s
Lets keep the 20s
Also who ever is the first person did complete shit.

Rolled 14, 6, 6, 9 = 35

>>30580629
To the Terrorists: You are blind.

Rolled 1, 12, 7, 15 = 35

>>30580619
nice one tribunal!
>>30580629

>>30580673
sorry guys. the dice don't like me tonight as much as they do tribunal.

>>30580629
>DOUBLE 20 ROLLED
>YOU NOW HAVE 3 STAR POWER POINTS

The girls drop down into what looks like an administrative office. You see that there are three men inside, who are completely unprepared for the forced entry. They try to reach for their guns, but it's too late. Julie bum rushes the closest enemy, swinging her riot shield out and impacting it against his head with a sickening CRUNCH. Cole closes with the second man and gives him a powerful lightning punch so fierce he literally catches fire. The third man is taken down by a burst from Rochelle's M66.

And just like that, the room is cleared.

"I... I did it...." You hear Rochelle mumble.

"What was that?" Julie turns her head.

"N-nothing!" Rochelle shakes her head. "What have we got?"

"Nothing special about these guys. No augs or biomods. They're also only packing basic guns."

That seems to corroborate Marc's story that these guys were amateurs.

"I have a visual on the cargo." Rochelle says as she peeks out the window of the office. There, sitting among various stored goods are a row of silver crates. "Looks like it's still intact."

"I also see a lot of hostiles moving about." Julie grunts. I count about eight."

"We've got the high ground here. We'll have the advantage in a gunfight." Rochelle says.

"Yeah, and they'll immediately figure out where we are." Cole snorts. "I say we go down there and take them out up close!"

>Go with Rochelle's plan.
>Go with Cole's plan.
>Other

>>30580781
>Go with Rochelle's plan.
There's a time and place for everything, but right now we have the advantage.

>>30580781
....didn't we have 5 now (since we got 3 from the last part)?

>>30580781
>Other
combination of both,
Group A snipes, while Group B attacks up close.

>>30580781
>Go with Rochelle's plan.
Range is your friend.

Rolled 16, 19, 18, 3 = 56

>>30580781
>>Go with Rochelle's plan.

RAIN DEATH AND FIRE.

"Come one Cole, show me what you've learned with your training."

>>30580781
>>Go with Rochelle's plan.

We have K-Zwolf with heavy weapons.

>>30580781
>I say we go down there and take them out up close!"
>do Both

"Girls, let me show you a wonderful tactic known as Covering Fire. I'll walk you through a leapfrog advance with suppressive fire."

>>30580781
>Go with Rochelle's plan.

They're blinded and we have a heavy machine gun with nightvision. Also a grenade launcher.

>>30580781
>Other
Combine them.
Rochelle and K-Zwolf pin them down, and Cole uses her biosensor to hunt and kill them.

>>30580781
>Go with Rochelle's plan.
As much as I'd like to use covering fire, now is not the time to have the girls try something they never did before.

>>30580781
>>Go with Rochelle's plan.

We have the High Ground and K-Zwolf has the heavy armament, we can lay a bombardment