>>31502871
>>Talk to Lillith about Rochelle.

Best time of the day

>>31502871
>>Talk to Lillith about Rochelle AND COLE

>>31502971
Why Cole?

>>31502871
>>talk to Lillith about Rochelle
Also, at some point, we need to figure out from Cole what happened with Kaneda.

>>31502986

The other idol we pissed off.

Probably time to get a handle of the father/daughteru complex

>>31502871
>Talk to Jenner about how to handle your newly acquired funds.
THEN
>Talk to Lillith about Rochelle

we need an accountant ASAP, then we make the girls happy.

>>31502871
>Talk to Lillith about Rochelle.AND COLE

Please tell us how to stop fucking up! What are their red buttons?

>>31503043
Jesus, that was a long time ago. We're still worried about that?

Her Morale is still high, why worried about it?

Also we did and she's find other then her lacking social graces, she's fine.

>>31503049
We already talked about Cole remember?

>>31503122
But not about the other idols' red buttons.

>>31503069
Well, a super happy Idol is likely to perform far better. and it is a stat we can affect far easier than the rest. why not try to max it out?

>>31503069

Because we're looking for advice on one, might as well look for advice on the other?

Besides, we haven't actually spoken with her about that after the incident, even though we've meant to apologise to her for invading her privacy.

>>31503154
Morale can increase and decrease, no need to get all crazy about it. If it was appeal then we should be worried
>>31503156

That was weeks maybe over a month ago.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

We already asked her advice Cole is fine. She even got a new power due to it.

>>31502871
>Talk to Jenner about how to handle your newly acquired funds.
OR
>Talk to Lillith about Rochelle.

>>31503198
Yes, but we need details on Kaneda. See if we need to hunt him down to give him 'the talk'.

>>31503292
Your serious about this?

Really?

I'm sorry, I really am but that seriously sounds stupid.

What happen to letting sleeping dogs lie, if that comes up we'll deal with it.

>>31503345
I'm honestly not sure if I'm serious. But yeah, at the moment, Rochelle comes first.

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>>31502871
You decide to head down to Lillith's office first. Rochelle's outburst last night was still nagging at you, and you wanted to get a professional's opinion before you confronted her about it. As always, Lillith as at her desk, tapping away her console.

"Ah, Producer, can I help you with something?" She asks.

"Actually, yes." You sigh, sitting down in a chair. "I think I made Rochelle angry last night."

Lillith rolls her eyes with the "here we go again" expression.

"Okay, let's start from the top. What happened?"

You explain to her about the rival idol group attempting a prison break as well as inciting a prison riot during last night's performance. You took it upon yourself to deal with the situation, deciding not to bother or worry your idols about the situation. Afterwards, Rochelle got angry at you after you informed them what happened.

(cont)

So I wasn't here for the last thread, but what was the rationale for duking it out alone?

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>>31503439
"Oh, Producer." Lillith sighs. "I thought this would be obvious to you, of all people. Rochelle comes from a military family, and you're an ex-soldier. She obviously has a great amount of respect for you, and I suspect desperately craves your approval or acknowledgement of her skills. Not to mention, you've obviously been grooming her to fill some sort of field leadership position. Keeping her out of the loop like that probably made her think you confident in her ability to handle the situation. After all, what good is building an asset if you don't use it?"

"That makes... a lot of sense." You sigh. It was pretty obvious now with Lililth spelling it out for you.

"On top of that, there's probably a more personal aspect to it. Going in alone like that? You getting hurt while there was an opportunity for her to do something about it probably didn't go over well in her mind, either."

"I guess I kinda screwed up there, didn't I?" You sigh.

"Well, that's why you have me around. To clean up the emotional messes." Lillith smiles. "Now, is there anything else?"

>Tell me more about [specify idol].
>Ask her about your two prisoners.
>That's all for now.
>Other

>>31503449
>COD MODE WOOOO

>>31503439
>>31503465
Whoops, dropped my trip.

>>31503465
>>Ask her about your two prisoners.

>>31503465
>>Ask her about your two prisoners.

>>31503449

Not getting the girls involved in a highly questionable op

Not wanting to disturb their performance

Other reasons include possible IC desire to enter combat again and seeing red at our girls being endangered like this.

>>31503465

>Tell me more about Cole.
>Ask her about your two prisoners.

Rolled 7

>>31503465
>>Tell me more about [specify idol].
hows our little punk idol settling in to her position?

>>31503465
>Ask her about your two prisoners.

>>31503465
>Tell me more about [specify idol].
How's new girl doing.

>>31503465
>Other
>Ask about what might set other idols off. Briefly.

I really don't want any more morale drops. We have yet to get Cole back to 8.

>Ask her about your two prisoners.

To the anon who suggested the Prince/Princess idol duo:

A Prince and Princess archetype could be very powerful, but it can also be tricky to manage.
First, we have to find a naturally occurring dynamic as it is an ideal relationship, and both of them want to be idols; something which is hard to find. (Tombs?)
Second, is the fact that while they are powerful together, they lose the appeal of a duo when they are separated. This will cause scheduling problems if both of them have to be in two different places at the same time, and that's not even considering what type of idol the two are.
Third, we have to be careful of our actions because what we do to one of them affects the other, which can be good or bad.
Fourth, there's the danger that they rely on each other too much and not on themselves or other idols.
Finally, we have to deal with what kind of people they are. For example, the Prince may be very overprotective of the Princess and accuse people for pushing her too hard during training; the Princess could have major esteem issues if she's constantly coddled by the Prince; the Prince overworking, and not taking care of herself due to the desire to look after the Princess' well being. Hell, both girls switch roles as Prince and Princess in different situations (i.e. Sayaka and Kyoko)

>>31503465
>>Tell me more about Cole and Niko.
>>Ask her about your two prisoners.

I think I know what we get from appealing to the Penal Colony.

The colony has inmates from all walks of life who have committed various crimes ranging from minor to major. The prisoners who are getting out early will sow the seeds of our influence in other districts.

>>31503465
>Other
"I know this sounds like a stupid question, but how do I explain myself without sounding like an asshole again. My possible reasons include trying to minimize our involvement in a corporate-terrorism war, my desire to directly fight again, or just simply having victory disease and machismo. I haven't descided which one was true yet."

>>31503465
>Ask her about your two prisoners.
and
>Other
what would be the best way to get our girls Morale up now?

>>31503626
In the short term future, I think we want to raise our influence to at least 75%. This will give us a solid platform for the rest of the game.

>>31503644
No. Don't try to explain yourself. Just let it go and explain the situation to Rochelle next time.

>>31503644
How about saying it like: "You did an important part of the operation. You made sure the inmates were distracted by the performance. If they had noticed something wrong, there would have been a riot. The one thing I regret is not taking at least one of you along to help."

>>31503586
I imagine we would most likely meet them in the Tombs. The Prince would be an older girl protecting the younger Princess, though the ages can be switched around with ease. We could offer the two of them, especially the Princess, a safe place to stay as long as at least one of them becomes an idol. If the Prince becomes an idol first, the Princess may become one as well in order to "earn her own share" and not wanting to be a burden.

>>31503712
We could meet them somewhere else in the city. Like in the slums or industrial sector. The Tombs isn't the only place to fight streetwise people.

>>31503670
No, I don't feel like letting it go. I may be angry at other anons' autism, but if Rochelle is going to be upset, I at least rather her have all the facts.

>>31503673
I would try to emphasize that the concert was the primary objective, not the corporate-terrorist war.

>>31503755
Okay, then explain it to Rochelle, not Lilith.

>>31503586
>>31503712
>>31503747
Can someone explain the appeal of a prince idol. Or show an example to me? I don't get the appeal.

>>31503779
Yes, we are going to do that after this. But I'm a bit more worried about anons' autism lately than not.

>>31503784
Me neither, to be honest I don't find the appeal of it.
I rather just get our sniper or engineer/demo warrior first and even before that we have to expand our office to accommodate more girls

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>>31503784
Idol fans have /u/boats among them. Just the possibility has an appeal.

Plus, reverse traps look dapper as hell.

>>31503813
I don't know but honestly, I feel a little annoyed
that you keep waving around the word autism around.

>>31503847
Ignoring the /u/ boat comment.

I don't like the idea more for the fact about interworker relationship or romance.

Also idols dating kind of hit their appeal if I remember, or attract unnecessary attention

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>>31503784
Here's a recent pair.

>>31503465
"So, how about those two idols we captured?" You ask. "How are they doing?"

"Ah, Lila and Melinda. Both rookie idols, nothing too special about them." Lillith shrugs. "From what I'm able to ascertain they're from Horizon Entertainment."

"And what do they do?"

"They mostly reside in Districts 4 and 5. They're a very tech savvy group, with sponsors from electronics companies, so that's probably how they were able to compromise the prison security the way they did."

"So a group of hackers and tech specialists?" You frown.

"Pretty much, yes. However, it seems the two idols we captured haven't had a chance to settle into any sort of specialization yet."

"So, how much do you think we can get out of them?"

"For rookie idols? The average is around $1000 a head. Sure, it would hurt to lose them, but they're ultimately replaceable."

"So... what's the procedure for this sort of thing, then?"

"Just sit and wait. Any idol company worth their salt will send over a negotiator to hammer out the details." Lillith shrugs. "Don't worry about it too much. It's fairly routine. Horizon doesn't really have a rep for playing dirty with prisoners, anyways."

"And there are those that do?"

"Of course. There's always bad apples" Lillith grimaces, as if recalling something she rather would not have.

You check your watch and realize that you've let too much time pass. You've still got a lot to do.

>Meet Jenner to talk business.
>Talk to Rochelle
>Other

>>31503895
Who said it has to be real? Who said there had to be anything other than contrasting costumes and personalities?

>>31503907
>>Talk to Rochelle

>>31503907
>>Talk to Rochelle
Let's not leave this waiting.

>>31503942
Holy crap, where the hell have you been?! I thought something happened to you.

>>31503907
>Talk to Rochelle
Anons, please be emotionally sensitive that time, not an asshole.

>>31503858
Sorry, I'm referring to common definition of internet assholes, it was the best word I can think of. But now that I think about it, asshole is a better term.

>>31503907
>Apologize to Rochelle

>>31503907
>>Meet Jenner to talk business.

>>31503917
Look at the latter of my post that will attract attention maybe the bad kind.

The only and that's very slim, very, very,very slim is pulling a Sakura Taisen and even then it may or may not work.

Also your working under the assumption that we will find both of them at the same time and under that scenario.

>>31503907
>Meet Jenner to talk business.

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>>31503970
I just stopped following quests for a little while. And now I am back. What up.

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>>31504149
No one gives a fuck namefag.

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>>31503907
You decide to go talk to Rochelle first. You head up to the dorms, where you see K-Zwolf dutifully keeping watch on the room where your two prisoners were being kept in. In the lounge, you can see her sitting on the couch, playing one of her vintage Nintendo 64 games.

"Hey, Rochelle." You say softly to get her attention. "Can we talk?"

"Oh!" Rochelle's blinks and pauses her game. "Um, yeah, sure thing, sir..."

"About last night..."

"Actually, I'd like to apologize about last night." Rochelle sighs. "I... I really acted out of line out there, and it wasn't professional at all. I promise I won't do something like that again."

>As long as you learned your lesson.
>No, I was the one who screwed up.
>Other

>>31504309
>No, I was the one who screwed up.

>>31504309
>>No, I was the one who screwed up.

>>31504309
>>As long as you learned your lesson.
>Other

We understand where's she's coming but we had the best intentions at heart.

>>31504309
>No, I was the one who screwed up.

>>31504309
>No, I was the one who screwed up.

"I should have trusted you with keeping the other girls calm and focused during the situation. You are the squad leader and acting like you don't deserve the responsibilities that come with that position was wrong of me. I'm sorry."

>>31504309
>As long as you learned your lesson.
We need to establish that we know what we are doing and had the situation handled.

>>31504309
>>No, I was the one who screwed up.

"I'm sorry, It was my fault. You were right, I should have trusted the field leader I trained.

I was itching to get back in combat once more and to be honest, I sort of lost my cool when I heard how they wanted to sabotage the performance you all trained so hard for. That made it even harder for me to call for backup when I really should have."

>>31504309
>No, I was the one who screwed up.
"There were a million different ways I could have responded last night, but above all, I was insensitive and acted like an asshole. And for that, I am sorry."

>>31504309
>I screwed up as well.
It's true it wasn't professional, and she wants to be seen as professional. We'd be making a mistake again if we don't acknowledge that.

>>31504309
>No, I was the one that screwed up.

The producer should also say that while it was irresponsible of him to not fill the idols in with the details, they had their own mission to accomplish, which they did spectacularly

>>31504420
Why are you making the Producer like some sort of gloryhound?

We originally did it because the Op was sketchy

>>31504379
This. I realize it is the wrong choice from a game perspective, but I still feel it is true.

>>31504532
Yeah. We didn't want our idols anywhere near that terrorist group. We only got involved because we were shot at.

However, we should have told the Rochelle, at least, what was going on because next time P-san gets shot at, the Idols might be next. We'll need Rochelle to keep an eye out and, if she thinks the other idols are in danger, get them out of there.

>>31504309

>No, I was the one who screwed up.

>>31504532

It was one of the possible reasonings that was brought up when the attack happened.

>>31504687
I honestly feel that was one of the reasons we acted like the way we did, but other anon's agree. Hopefully Merc can take into account the conflictive nature on how we feel in the response.

>>31504687
It was also one of the least likely, the original purpose was to avoid having the idols deal with terrorists that had some popularity/support.

The jailer was again sketchy and we didn't know how Roosevelt was as a person.

>>31504750
Not to mention we weren't really sure of who we're really against. All the anons just happened to agree on stopping the escape. Who we were against (The idols or Roosevelt's group) was debatable.

>>31504750
Who said it cannot be both?

In the thread anons were getting high off our high rolls, and we wanted them to keep on coming. Yes, we had our good reasons, but we were also getting victory disease.

>>31504738
We could have managed the OP better I agree, but making the Producer as some sort of glory hound.

The same Producer who didn't feel comfortable about having girls fight each other to near death,

The one who thinks himself as a surrogate father to them. To have "I do this for glory'.

I'm sorry I just don't see it

>>31504309
>Other, admit that we are both at fault.

>"You're not the only one who has to apologize here. I realize that my decision and actions regarding what happened in the prison may have been upsetting to you but, I trust and have faith in you to believe in certain decisions I make on the field when I am in charge and you saying those things made me feel... Still the same goes for me, if you haven't noticed by now, I hold you in quite high regard and do plan on the future on giving you some sort of bigger leadership role, I trust in your skills and judgement so don't be afraid to voice in any concerns or troubles and I should be treating you girl better than that. So I will in the future be more cautious and inform you and the other properly, but I need to know that we can continue to work together with you trusting my calls and in you leading the girls, because they look up to you and I need you."

>>31504826
True, some anons wanted to kill Roosevelt, while other anons wanted to capture him.

>>31504830
That's the anons fault not the Producer himself.

Also at the time when Jenner asked us about backup again, the situation was something we could handle.

If we went of asking her when we were outnumbered, they wouldn't get there in time or even worse go without armor.

>>31504309
"No, I was the one who screwed up." You sigh, putting a reassuring hand on Rochelle's shoulder. "I just got worried that if word of trouble got out, it would affect the performance. It was completely out of line for me to not inform you of the danger so you would at least be aware of it, and could make your own judgment call."

"I- sir-" Rochelle pauses, not expecting you to be so forward about this.

"But either way like it should be a superiors job to inform their subordinates of threats, it should be every subordinate's job to tell their superiors if they think something is wrong." You grin, ruffling Rochelle's hair. "You're a smart kid, Rochelle. I don't regret bringing you on the team."

"Th-thanks sir." Rochelle says, her face flushing red.

"Sorry, I need to go." You sigh as you check your watch. "Just remember what we talked about, okay?"

"Yeah, I will." Rochelle nods.

As you go down the stairs, you feel that you have an odd feeling of accomplishment.

Well, there was only the matter of business, now. You return to your office, where Jenner is waiting for you.

"Ah, Producer ,you're here." Jenner nods at your arrival. "We actually just got a call from a negotiator claiming he represents Horizon Entertainment."

>Put him on the line, then.
>Let's talk business first. Let them sweat it out a bit.
>Other

>>31504850
Im with this

>>31504926
>>Put him on the line, then.

>>31504926
>Put him on the line, then.

>>31504926
>>Put him on the line, then.

Show them that we are merciful, but someone who has little mercy.

>>31504926
>Put him on the line, then.
Let's get this ugliness behind us.

>>31504848
Sorry, I just realized that I meant disagree. My proofreading sucks ass.

I'm saying P-san has his good point, as well as flaws. His is a honorable, compassionate person, but once he gets his blood going, he starts wanting to play the hero. It's a pretty common flaw. The flaw does not negate the good reason, but nether the other way.

>>31504926
>>Put him on the line, then.

>>31504926
>>Put him on the line, then.

>>31504926
>Put him on the line, then.

Might as well get it over with. Any one else kinda want to keep the one we interrogated though?

>>31504926
I wonder if we could get any more money out of them if we threatened to go to the police that they were trying to assist in a breakout

>>31504926
>>Put him on the line, then.

Their rookie idols, we promised them a safe return letting them sweet out, might make them abandon them

>>31504926
>Other
Talk with the prisoners first.

>>31504971
"If they bend the knee, you must help them back up, otherwise no one will bend the knee.

If they don't however, you must destroy them on the spot."

>>31505009
We can mention that during the negotiation.

>>31505009
>>31505045
If we really want to make him sweat, we can threaten to hand them over to handsome jack. Force them to make a concession.

>>31505009
Their's no proof, their rookie idols so they can deny their existence or delete their files of having worked at the company.

Trying to make some money out of them sure, but let's not go with threats

>>31505045
>>31505097
I'm sorry but refer to this

>>31505116


Remember they specialized in hacking so getting rid of their files is easy

>>31505009

I don't think we should do threats.

See how the negotiations goes, we promised Lila we'd get her back soon to her home company. Lets at least be professional and have a decent working relationship, despite our companies having come into conflict.

>>31504926
>Put him on the line, then.

>>31505116
>>31505145
Negotiating tactics, but good point.

>>31505168
I bear them no ill will either. Though as a concession I would like to had access their future itineraries so we come into conflict ever again.

>>31505249
Might be a bit much as well.

>>31505308
Maybe reduce the ransom for that.

Or reduce ransom for actionable intelligence against the terrorist group. Get back into the good graces of Hyperion.

>>31505249
I don't think that would go over well. I think we would either get laughed at our attacked.

Inb4 its an old war buddy.

>>31504926
"Put him on the line, then." You say, "Might as well get this over with."

"Just a second." Jenner nods and hits a key on her console.

Your HUD suddenly lights up as the call is connected. A large VOICE ONLY screen appears before. Looks like this negotiator preferred not to have his face seen.

"I assume I'm speaking to the Producer of Clover Entertainment?" The voice acts. It was grizzled, but also firm and professional. You suspect this guy definitely had a past.

"That would be me." You affirm. "And who am I speaking to?"

"You can call me Mr. Smith. I am a professional negotiator here on the behalf of my client, Horizon Entertainment. Apparently, two of their personnel have found themselves in your custody, and I have been contracted to negotiate their release. Is this information correct?"

"Yes." You affirm again.

"Before we start negotiations, I would like to see that the two personnel are alive and healthy. Standard procedure, of course."

"Of course." You activate the security camera feed and link it to Mr. Smith.

"Excellent. Seeing as how both personnel appear to be in good shape, I am authorized to offer you the standard exchange rate. $1000 per person. Is this acceptable?"

>You have a deal.
>Try to negotiate for more.
>Other

>>31505345
Or maybe even make them an ally, though it may hard and not a good idea.

>>31505345
Information about the terrorist group seems like a good idea.

Though honestly, I just want the cash

Rolled 1

>>31505367
>>You have a deal.
>>Try to negotiate for more.
"But not monetary. A meeting with Horizon Entertainment's Producer. Just to touch bases."

>>31505367
>>You have a deal.

>>31505367
>>You have a deal.
They're rookie idols. Let's not push our luck.

>>31505367
>Try to negotiate for more.
Factor in the cost of housing them and interfering with our concert,

>>31505367
>You have a deal.
These are their minor idols after all

Rolled 39

>>31505367
>You have a deal.

"Sounds like a plan. Feel free to send a transport over as soon as you wish."

>>31505367
>>You have a deal.
We made a promise to return them safely.

Also their scrubs so theirs not much we can get for them

>>31505367
>Other
"Before I continue, I need some identification you are authorized for Horizon Entertainment. Between the terrorist attack and Hyperion, I just want to make sure we are handing back the girls to the right group.

Second, possible instead of the monetary random, is it possible you can produce actionable intelligence against the terrorist group you worked with?"

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>>31505367

>Try to negotiate for more.

I'm rather surprised that their company would only be paying $1000 a head. If they mean so little to you, I would think that such up-and-comers might do better under new management.

>>31505367
>You have a deal.

>>31505367
>Try to negotiate for more.
>Other

"We want intel on this terrorist group so that we may avoid them in future."

>>31505367
>>Try to negotiate for more.
Keeep pusshing, have our hacker ready to defend.

>>31505367
>You have a deal.

>>31505367
>>You have a deal.

>>31505367
>try to negotiate a better deal
I respect horizons willingness to handle things peacefully I have a counter offer. This is a tough game and we have enough problems to deal with before becoming each other's, so I propose a trade. The girls go free for nothing. But horizon agrees to not directly work against clover with prior knowledge and if it turns out that we are at cross purposes we will both pull back and reevaluate the situation

I think that is worth much more to both our companies than a few thousand dollars and will help limit unpleasant situations like this in the future

>>31505403
Support. Networking is a thing.

>>31505403
>>31505491
>>31505580
Would be nice to combine these.

>>31505367
>You have a deal.

>>31505621
Yeah, intel+diplomacy. We don't want to start a grudge with either the terrorists or Horizon.

>>31505640
Well to be honest, I do want to strike back against the terrorist, but only in full hyperion disguise. Or we join a hyperion strike team. But I guess that will be unpopular among anons.

>>31505367
>>Try to negotiate for more than money.
I want connections and information. What will happen to these girls usually after ransom? Indentured servitude?

>>31505640
this would likely piss them off
>>31505686
wanting to help Hyperion of your free will what the fuck is wrong with you

>>31505686
I want to use the intel to avoid the terrorists. We're an idol company, not corporate hitmen. At least, not unless directly hired to be such.

Let Handsome Jack muck around with his proletariat problem. We should focus on becoming the opium of the people.

Guys, didnt the leader of the terrorists died in the plane crash? They are screwed and most like hate us forever.

>>31505739
No, not for free. For money obviously.

But on principle, if someone fucks with out bread and butter, we fuck them.

>>31505739
.4/10 not even good at baiting

>>31505367
>You have a deal.
This is standard procedure, and there's no good reason to rock the industry boat, especially by asking an idol company to sell out their clients.

>>31505772
Well we didn't exactly shoot down the VTOL, Hyperion did.

>>31505772
So it's better to strike sooner rather than wait for them to get their shit together.

Actionable intelligence would be a very good start.

>>31505774
I said free will not for free
>>31505783
jack go home

Rolled 11

>>31505403

This.

Asking for client info is not a good idea.

Maybe we should have a vote on what our stance towards the terrorists is going to be. We're not exactly decided right now.

>>31505799
>>31505836
Hey, in cyberpunk universe every has their price.

Just checking if it's worth $2000.

>>31505809
I fear letting this good and not doing anything about the terrorist group will bite us in the future.

>>31505879
Ehhh, true. Or we can decide when Merc has an anti-terrorist mission for us.

>>31505809
B-b-b-but I just moved in here!

>>31505941
That should be your new trip, just to fuck with him

>>31505367
"Do his credentials check out?" You whisper to Jenner.

"They are legitimate." Jenner nods. "He has little reason to lie to you. Negotiators live and die by their reputations."

"Okay." You nod and return to your call. "It's a deal."

"Excellent. We will arrange transport to pick them up at a location of your choosing. Once their safety is confirmed we will wire the funds to your account. We will remain in contact."

With that, the line is cut off.

>+$2000
>$14,000 total

"I'll handle all the exchange details." Jenner says. "But first, we need some business decisions to take care of. According to data Himawari is pulling off the net, Rin and NIko's popularity is steadily rising so I think it's safe to keep focus our energies on them. With that in mind, I think we're at the income level to hire up to two support staff and two more combat idols. I believe this will round out our personnel roster."

>Let's handle support staff first.
>Let's handle idols first.
>Other

>>31505367
>>Other
Whichever option. We should make sure the two of them leave with ice cream and remember Clover fondly.

They'll defect to us in the future!

>>31506000
>>Let's handle support staff first.

We can't house anymore idols

>>31506000
>Accountant
>Upgrades for P-san

>>31506000
>Let's handle support staff first.
Easy stuff first.

>>31506000
>>Let's handle idols first.
Gotta catch 'em all, idolmon!

>>31506000
>Let's handle support staff first.

>>31506000
>>Let's handle support staff first.

>>31506000
>Let's handle support staff first.

Rolled 17

>>31506000
>>Let's handle support staff first.


I hope we get a chance to speak with the idols before they leave for home.

>>31506040
It would be cool to upgrade our HUD to better integrate with Harbinger.

>>31506000
Staff first
Thinking accountant and maybe driver
Better if the driver isn't just restricted to cars but vehicle we could acquire

>>31506000
>>Let's handle support staff first.

>>31506000
>>Let's handle idols first.
Moar grls doin mahnleh thengs!

>>31506084
I'm assuming that's in the title

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>>31506000
>Let's handle support staff first.
Definitely the Accountant, for that 20% discount on our expenses.

>>31506000
>Let's handle support staff first.

And can we try not to do the Tombs this time? We have 3 Tombettes already.

>>31506136
I think we are in agreement with that. At least we need to get a DM

Rolled 5

>>31506136

We need back support this time though.

At least one sniper idol.

>>31506136
We tapped out on the tombs. We rolled a twenty and got the best they had to offer.

I rather hit the slums, or recruit the sniper or demo-gorl

>>31506136
Neva, we must "save" more Tombettes!

Rolled 20

>>31506136

Combat support Idols.

One Sniper, one tech-expert combat idol (Probably drones + hacking).

>>31506136
>>31506168
>>31506180
Wait, I wonder if it's possible to recruit from the penal colony that we have 50% influence in?

>>31506196
/tg/ dice gods have spoken, heed and obey

>>31506217
Yeah, pass. Thanks.

This is the list of what I think might be the lineup of how popular are idols from most popular to least.

Rin
Niko
Cole (Due to Tunnel Snakes)
Julie (Prison Guards/maybe cops)
Rochelle (Those two geeks from prom)
Mellissa

>>31506196
Let's just hope that the Sniper doesn't flub shots. Snipers in Merc's quests tend to do poorly early...

>>31506254
Well thanks for being polite. Typically I spew dumbs idea and anon's tell me to fuck off.

>>31506272
Unlike our interview with Rochelle, we have a standard now.

We can have a marksmanship contest with our sniper and Rochelle

>>31506268
I think Cole should be higher, but Niko did have 2 good concerts.

>>31506196
A tech-expert would be nice. Though so would a Combat Engineer for more heavy duty breaching jobs and other such things. Really CE can do a fucking lot.

>>31506326
True but performance Idols tend to have a wider audience to begin with.

Cole has a large but niche crowd.

>>31506000
>>Let's handle support staff first.

We really need to sort things out among the idols before adding even more. That and quality over quanity

>>31506000
>Let's handle support staff first.

>>31506196
>>31506350
My /k/ powerlevel is low, could you guys explain what you mean by these?

>>31506000
"Let's get some support staff first." You say.

"Well... we only have two open slots left." Jenner says, checking her console. "A driver and an accountant. How do you want to handle that?"

>Let's get a driver.
>Let's get an accountant.
>Why not both?
>Other

I wonder if our accountant is Capitalism's Ho

Rolled 11

>>31506507
>>Why not both?

Then you won't need to drive Rin around all the time... Unless you like doing that?

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31506507
Accountant! We're in need of a bean counter.

>>31506507
>Accountant
Also
>Upgrades for P-san

>>31506507
>>Why not both?

Rolled 80

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.

Up aged Recette please.

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31506507
Let's get both, we are in a good position and the accountant will only reinforce that, the driver will help because at least then you won't have to pull double duty as one

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.
"Could you explain the driver's role?"

Although I would be fucking psyched if we get Jason Statham as a driver.

>>31506507
>>Why not both?
Why not both guys?

>>31506466
Combat Engineer handles a long list of jobs.

Building stuff to breaking it down.

The thing I'm focused on is their work around explosives. Breaching, demolition, etc. They also handle road recon, clearing out IEDs, and other EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) type of jobs. They also act as a basic rifleman when they're not doing those jobs. So yeah. Nice to have around when they're fully trained.

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.
Gotta save some jewbucks.

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.

Save the driver for later.

>>31506507
>A Lawyer

>>31506507
>>Let's get an accountant.

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.

Rolled 7

>>31506507
>>Why not both?

Jenner is also combat capable and lets us deal with more jobs at the same time.

Mr. Smith? I wonder i Merc's referring to a Roger Smith.

>>31506587
Why later when we can get one now?

>>31506613
Because we'd have more money for idols if we wait.

Rolled 4

>>31506587

Why later when we can get it now.

This lets us use our vehicles better and we can cover more ground./

>>31506507
>Let's get an accountant.
we need to save those shekels

>>31506597
>>31506596
>>31506587
>>31506583
>>31506576
>>31506573
>>31506559
>>31506543
>>31506527
Why don't we get both?

We need a driver anyway.

>>31506507
Hey Merc, I know you probably already designed the drivers already, but can we get Jason Statham as a driver. The would be fucking cool

Rolled 3

>>31506507

Merc,

Besides the additional manpower, what is the benefit of a driver.

>>31506608
Changing to this
>>31506538
From this

>>31506645
Because we might be able to jew the driver cost down?

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>>31506507
>>Why not both?

I just hope the Driver is a real human bean.

Or Jason Statham. Either would be great.

>>31506631
So the plan is to get an accountant and an Idol?

Rolled 12

>>31506672

we can hire 2 each, we're going to be fine, really.

>>31506661
I'm sorry how does that work?

Either way we get both so the 20% off will still apply

>>31506682

How, we only have one extra room left?

Rolled 14

>>31506703

Support staff go home to sleep.

The room is for the idols.

>>31506703
Some times stupid things happen.

You know like getting the driver first then the account or hiring both at the same time doesn't auto apply the 20% because the accountant hasn't had time to setup his little jewy ways so we end up hiring the driver at full price.

>>31506661
Yes

In cyberpunk, you must Jew as hard as you can.

>>31506722
We have 6 rooms.

we have 6 idols, Rin stays at home

>>31506661

The Accountant only gives us a reduction in upkeep, besides unlocking a few missions. No price reductions.

Rolled 16

>>31506781

Depends if the new idol wants to stay at home. We'll see from there or look to upgrade our place.

>>31506507
>>Why not both?

>>31506792
If so, then I've misread and none of that (>>31506763) matters.

>>31506653
I am wondering if having a driver means we can have more than two parking spots for our SUVs.

To put things in more perspective, drivers basically specialize at well... driving. They're better able to handle dangerous or complicated maneuvers, and are more likely to be able to operate more exotic vehicles.

>>31506663
Driver - Jason Statham
Accountant - William Fichtner

>>31506844
And also, the accountant only drives down UPKEEP costs.

>>31506843
Well technically it still would be two spots I think
Just he could fit four cars in there

>>31506844
can we get air craft in the future?

Rolled 6

>>31506844

>Exotic Vehicles

TANKS
VTOLS

>>31506844
Okay...

So basically more man power... Along with some being able to drive a striker. Sure.

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>>31506844

Sounds solid. If he can hotwire as well as drive exotic vehicles, he'll be a great asset to the team.

>>31506888
>VTOLS
I think we'll need a pilot for that, Anon.

>>31506844
So we're not talking about a Jason Statham movie where the driver rescues our girls by himself?

>>31506507
>>Why not both?

>>31506844
Ok, thanks for clearing it up Merc. Unless we are specifically getting a badass, I'm going to be a jew on this one and not get a driver.

>>31506916
Absolutely beautiful.

Rolled 11

>>31507027

The girls on the drug raid already had to run away from the cops on foot.

I'd say we NEED the driver.

>>31506916
>>31507044
Wait, doesn't that violate the "staff doesn't get involved unless attacked first" principle.

>>31507044
That's a good point...

>>31507066
Their the get away driver.


if they attack the getaway they can fight back

>>31506507
Okay, I'm going to put this up to a revote.

>Let's get a driver.
>Let's get an accountant.
>Why not both?

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>Why not both?

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
> Why not both?

>>31507108
>>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>Why not both?

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>both

Rolled 11

>>31507108

>Why not both?

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

Rolled 9

>>31507108
>>Why not both?

Not getting the driver reduces our capablities to react to bad situations

>>31507108
>>Why not both?


Why not both guys, I don't get it, we can finally have a full roster.

Especially since we're getting more idols to do more missions?

it does not make sense.

>>31507108
>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>Why not both?

So Can we finally sell the van and get a second SUV?

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>>31507108
>>Why not both?

A wheelman would allow our girls a little bit more autonomy, and he could always be an extra gun hand if an extraction gets botched.

>>31507108
>>Why not both?

Rolled 17

>>31507108
>>Why not both?

>>31507201
They are being Jews and hoping we can get it cheaper down the line
Stupid since we are in the position now and it increases our chances to earn money with three possible drivers for missions

>>31507108
>Why not both?

>>31507108
>>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507108
>>Let's get an accountant.

>>31507245
Accountant only reduces upkeep, they can't get it cheap? That doesn't make sense?

>>31507108
>>Why not both?

>>31507227
Honestly the van is a bad representation of the company and isn't that well protected, it doesn't help that we can get a discount on the next SUV if we sold the van.
There is no need to upgrade a piece of shit to try and be equal to something that is already better and could be upgraded to be even better than that.

>>31507108
>Why not both?
It's not like we're going to get a driver cheaper down the line.

>>31507283
>>31507276
>>31507197
>>31507175
>>31507165
>>31507153
>>31507150
>>31507126


Can you tell me the reason why are we only getting the accountant

>>31507289
It doesn't need to make sense, they are being Jews

>>31507311
Agreed.

>>31507311

The van can be unmarked and is obviously not as eyecatching as an armoured SUV.

I'm seeing an upgraded van as useful for combat missions.

>>31507227
Eh its up to Jenner if she wants to keep it since it is her Van, though we might just keep it and just buy another SUV for the driver.

>>31507354
If recall right, it's not her van... It's the company van. She has her own car she uses for the job.

>>31507227
Why another SUV?

How about an actual battle armored viecle ?

>>31507347
>The van can be unmarked and is obviously not as eyecatching as an armoured SUV.
>not as eyecatching as an armoured SUV.

The ultimate in VIP protection, armored SUVs combine both form and function. Its modifications are mostly concealed, making it harder to spot in a crowd. Seats up to 8.

>>31507416
Its the best vehicle we can get right now.
http://pastebin.com/XPUw1euc

>>31507428
But why another one.

I can see the SUV as being a Idol car for events but we need a actual AFV for missions

>>31507416
An APC like the Stryker would be nice for hard hitting runs. An SUV is good for silent surprise type of attacks.

>>31507326
Honestly being a jew. Money spent on a driver is money better spent on other things or saved. Money is spending power, liquidity is flexibility

>>31507464
>AUTOMATED GUN TURRET - 1000
Attaches an automated .50 cal gun turret to the top of a vehicle. One use only. Can only be used once per vehicle.
Is this retractable?
Or
does it stay stuck on top.

>>31507354

Jenner actually has her own car.

The van stands out by being nondescrip unlike an armoured SUV which is obviously expensive.

The van can be spraypainted to have no identifying logos on it and thus can be useful as a support vehicle on ops, to get idols in close or an emergency escape card. Especially since the armoured upgrade is hidden from view on a civilian vehicle.

>>31507428

The armoured SUV is also stock.

Anyone knowledgeable in vehicles would be able to identify it as an armoured SUV. That would attract suspicion.

An uparmoured van would attract even less attention than a SUV.

>>31507326

I'm still surprised that no one replied to this who voted for just an accoutant

>>31507477
The ultimate in VIP protection
It has the best armour a vehicle can have and its concealed, plus we can upgrade its current armour.

>>31507506
You do realize how BIG a .50 cal gun is right? There is no way that thing is retractable and even if it was... There wouldn't be any room in the SUV after you did that.

>>31507326
I for one am worried that we might over reach ourselves by filling up all the slots right now and not getting enough jobs to pay for it all. it might turn out to be a needless worry, but still.

>>31507499
That doesn't make any sense at all! '

having a driver allows us for getaways and maybe better missions.

We don't have any other need for the cash and a drivers a good investment.

Stingy is a good thing but we need support staff.

>>31507108
"Well, why not both?" You ask. "If we got the funds..."

"All right, that will complete our roster, then." Jenner nods.

>ACCOUNTANT ACQUIRED: In addition to reducing total upkeep by 20%, accountants can also launder stolen or illegally obtained money. HEIST missions are now possible.

"And as for the matter of a driver..." Jenner continues.

>GETAWAY DRIVER: Specializes in driving fast and furious. Particularly skilled at shaking off pursuit.

>DEFENSIVE DRIVER: Most security firms employ and train drivers to be able to recognize possible traps and hazards when transporting VIPs

>COMBAT DRIVER: While not particularly specializing in any advanced driving skills, there a number of retired military personnel who know how to handle a whole range of vehicles.

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>>31507326

Pursuit of the Almighty Dollar. A 20 per cent reduction in upkeep allows us a bit more dosh, but honestly it ain't that much.

Now if we could pull One Big Score, we could totally have our monetary problems solved entirely.

>>31507514
> Its modifications are mostly concealed, making it harder to spot in a crowd
From my understanding this makes it seem like the SUV is better for stealth, but we might need Mercs word on this(i don't see any use for the van otherwise).
>>31507108
So?

>>31507563
>DEFENSIVE DRIVER

>>31507563
>DEFENSIVE DRIVER

>>31507563
Defensive Driver seems like a good idea.