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>>1799708

You're in the middle of enjoying a nice meal when Creep twitches. It's a small thing, but you've been watching him out of the corner of your eye so you pick up on it. His expression shows bare hints of confusion and worry.

A small noise, disguised by the sounds of other diners chatting, alerts you that there's chatter on the mercenary's comms.

What now?
> Pretend nothing has happened
> Ask Creep if something is wrong
> Ask Creep if Rider is worried about her datalinks.
> Ask Creep something else
> Other

>>1799738
>Choice 2

>>1799738
>"Wanna pick that up, Creep? I've got something I need to talk about with your friends and you..." (dark look)

>>1799762
This.

Let's enact >>1795968

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>>1799762
>>1799769

Time to try diplomacy.

Writin'

Oh lord. Ohhhh lord. I was not here for the vote. I am not at all confident in this but fuck it balls to the wall.

>>1799738

Finishing up your meal, you decide it's time to try to negotiate something with the mercs.

"Wanna pick that up, Creep?" At the mention of his name, the elf slowly turns to face you, "I think it's about time we dropped the airs anyways. C'mon, you can tell Rider what we're doing on the way there".

There's no trace of humor in your voice as you stand and motion for one of the waiters to clear your table. It takes a quick second to sign off on both of the meals, and then the two of you are walking out of the car. You can barely make out Creep mumbling something into his microphone as he walks behind you.

Where do you want to have the negotiation?
> The nearby maintenance closet
> In engineering
> In the open
> Other

>>1799850
in the open, in sight of other passengers, but out of earshot

>>1799850
> In the open
But moving towards engineering

I really don't care if the passengers hear fragments of this, I think it's unlikely they'll work out what's going on without the context, just make sure there are no guards around. I want to at least get the talks started before we get somewhere private as a bit of assurance that he isn't just going to knife us as soon as we're alone.

>>1799850
> In the open

>>1799850
>> An empty first class cabin
"Here."

If we're going to be murdered on this rattling shitbox of a train, I'd like to inconvenience that fat fuck one more time with cleaning costs.

>>1799876
>>1799879
>>1799881
>>1799889

Alright, we're doing it in the open.

However, are we:
> Heading towards engineering
> Going into the first first-class cabin

(Remember that the first-class cars begin right after the meal car while the workshop is all the way in the front about 4 cars away from the meal car)

>>1799897
first class, lets have some nice seats

>>1799897
>> Going into the first first-class cabin

>>1799897
> Heading towards engineering

I kinda want us to be able to quickly get to our terminal should things go south

>>1799908
>>1799910

First-class it is.

Writin'

>>1799850

You decide to head to First-class. You're going to be in the middle of the security team, but if things go south at least Sierra and Goo Hwi are nearby.

Immediately, though, you run into a problem: there's those same two guards right at the first car.

"Whoa Whoa!" The same guy puts his hand up to you and his partner doesn't quite point his rifle at you, "What're you doing?"

Both of them look from you, then to Creep, and then back to you.

What now?
> Attempt to bluff them with another impromptu maintenance repair
> See if Creep can explain things
> Leave and head towards engineering

>>1799976
>> Leave and head towards engineering

>>1799976
> See if Creep can explain things
This should be fun, if nothing else

>>1799976
>let creep take over

this will be amusing, put on a your move face

>>1799976
>> See if Creep can explain things

Rolled 35, 94, 93 + 2 = 224 (3d100 + 2)

>>1799985
>>1799993
>>1800000

Let's see how Creep does

>>1800020

96, rather well for himself it seems.

Writin'

>>1800020
I don't know if this is good or bad for us.

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>>1799976

"Gentlemen, Gentlemen," Creep steps forwards, his hands held out in a calming gesture, "There's no need for violence. I was just having such a nice conversation with this man here, it's fascinating what he can do with magitech, but we didn't want to take seats from other customers in the meal car. So I got the great idea to continue our conversation. In private".

Both of the guards look to one another, then the one that confronted you takes a step back, "I see? ...oh. Ooh... I see...". He has a slight smirk on his face underneath the helmet, you can tell, "My apologies then, don't let us keep you from your... talk".

The two step aside and let you pass.

Walking further into the seating part of first-class, you note that this area is empty; should be well enough for your talk. Finding a seat, you motion for Creep to sit across from you.

Now, what first?
> Get Rider into this conversation
> Start off with just talking to Creep
> Other

>>1800061
very nice moves creep, are they the ones who planned on helping you kill me? and why did you only want to kill me at that? any idea why egg man gave that order?

>small talk till rider gets here. play the part of chess master

>>1800061
> Start off with just talking to Creep
A degree of separation assists with intimidation.

I hope we can all laugh about this later, but for now we need to be flippant, disconnected, and scary.

Stick to the plan.

>>1800061
> Start off with just talking to Creep

>>1800067

Probably should have clarified: bringing Rider into the conversation involves opening up their comm channel and setting your Gauntlet's speaker up enough to hear her.

>>1800061
> Start off with just talking to Creep

"Good cover, glad to see you're going with the elf fetishist angle. I was thinking of using that back in the dining car."

>>1800072
>>1800084
these combined with mine and we are golden

>>1800067
>>1800072
>>1800077
>>1800084

We'll start by just talking to Creep.

What angle are we playing up first?
> Ask him about the kill order on you
> Ask him if he really thinks his team will be able to kill you
> Ask him about his... tastes...

(I should probably also note that Rider will be able to hear everything being said here seeing as she and Creep are currently on an open mic with one another)

>>1800106
the order to kill us, and make sure to add

"oh and if your friends want to say something pass along their questions"

>>1800106
> Ask him about the kill order on you
> Ask him what he's been told about us
> Ask him if he's interested in renegotiating the contract

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>>1800106
>> Ask him about his... tastes...

>>1800115
>>1800123

Kill order it is

Writin'

>>1800061

"Well, Creep, why don't we begin," You smile at him, "With the most pressing issue at this time: your kill order on me".

He looks serious, taking in your words as someone (most likely Rider) is talking to him over his earpiece.

"Alright," He nods, "What about it?"

"I'm impressed, really, you got those guards good; we're they the ones that were going to help you kill me? Though, that really brings things to the crux of the issue: why does Gambino only want to kill me?"

"How the hell should I know?" Creep looks rather deadpan at this, "That's not my job".

You nod, "Fair enough. Oh, and if Rider, Dozer, and Bishop have any question, do feel free to pass them along. Yes, I know about your teammates".

He barely holds back gritting his teeth, though he calms down a hair before opening his mouth, "I know when I'm being yanked around. And you're the one who said to stop putting on airs. What is it that you want to know?"

"What do I want to know?" You pretend to think about it for a moment, "I don't believe that I actually need you or your team for anything; I already know everything that I want to know. So, the real question here is this: why do I need you, or your team, alive?"

You expression darkens immensely at this, and the two of you have a quick stare down before he opens his mouth.

"Dozer just asked why the fuck we shouldn't just kill all of you and complete our contract like we're supposed to?"

Your response? (Pick one)
> "Because, Dozer, you'll end up biting off far, far more than you can chew"
> "Because I know what it's like to work for a piece of shit boss; I can give you all an out that will work out best for all parties involved"
> "Because I'm not going to die in the next 24 hours. And when I get to Shirahoro, you're gonna want to be on my good side"
> Other

>>1800170
> "Because, Dozer, you'll end up biting off far, far more than you can chew"
> "Because I know what it's like to work for a piece of shit boss; I can give you all an out that will work out best for all parties involved"

>>1800170
your biting off more than you can chew.

now I'm willing to forgive and forget, hell ill even owe you a favour. and maybe even an in with a few friends of mine, agreeable?

>>1800170
>> "Because I know what it's like to work for a piece of shit boss; I can give you all an out that will work out best for all parties involved"
>> "Because I'm not going to die in the next 24 hours. And when I get to Shirahoro, you're gonna want to be on my good side"
>> Other
And because I can warn you of what is coming, and the knowledge to avoid it.

>>1800183
>>1800207
>>1800210

Alright, let's narrow things down.
> Use empathy to attempt to persuade them to stand down.
> Use veiled threats to attempt to persuade them to stand down.

>>1800252
>> Use empathy to attempt to persuade them to stand down.

>>1800252
use threats, this is not thee time of empathy. the most we do is we can give them some good ins, the rest is weakness currently

>>1800252
>> Use empathy to attempt to persuade them to stand down.
Less empathy, more "we have knowledge about what is going on than you"

>>1800273
changing to this

>>1800264
>>1800273

Empathy it is.

Writin'

>>1800170

"Because I know what it's like to work for a piece of shit boss," Creep doesn't seem to believe you currently, "And, if you work with me, I can get you all an out from this situation that will work out in all of our favors".

"Bullshit," Creep speaks up before anyone can say anything to him, "We back out of this we're gonna be throwing our reputations into the gutter".

You give him a grim look, "What matters more: your reputation, or your life? You're just flat out naive if you think Gambino is going to let you walk away from this".

There's silence, then another question is mentioned to Creep, "Rider wants to know just why you think that we're going to be backstabbed by him?"

"This is your first time working for the mafia, isn't it?" When the elf doesn't say anything, you continue, "It just struck me as odd when I was piecing things together that Gambino would hire a team of freelance mercs to do this job. Granted, there's less of a trail back to the family if you go with 3rd parties, but there's always a risk that they could betray you, or take the money and run, or a dozen other things that could happen when you're dealing with unreliable hires. And then it came to me why: he needed disposable assets to perform this job. Ones that can be executed as soon as the delivery is made".

You don't bother to wait for them to respond, jumping on the shock and awe of your statement, "You never found it strange that Gambino gave you extra orders, specific orders, to kill me? The temporary Artificer, who'd be spending most of his time running around making sure the AC works properly? What would that do? Well, it's pretty obvious that he hates me based on who I am, rather than what I am. Look at my hands,"

You spread your fingers out in front of Creep, who clearly takes a moment to take in your calloused, scarred hands and the single, bent digit. You take a particular satisfaction in the irony of your next statements, "Do these look like a nobleman's son's hands? Do these look like the hands of a man who spent his entire life in parties, getting tutored and preparing to take over his father's business? No, they don't. And that's why Gambino wants me, and you all, dead.

Because he absolutely hates self-made individuals standing on even ground with him".

> I'll continue things tomorrow. Good night everyone.

>>1800339
>Because he absolutely hates self-made individuals standing on even ground with him.

Holy shit Story-T. May i say i love the way you write John? Dam that last line perfect.

Oh and see you tomorrow. Sad i ended up catching at the end of the thread but it happens.

>>1800339
Nice.

See you tomorrow, bossman.

>>1800339
Right, this is good.

The beauty of this plan is that Gambino has absolutely played himself. He was the one who spread the rumour about the attempt on his life, so when it does go down exactly like a botched kidnapping and results in his death, the only people who know the truth are all in on it and profiting from it.

Well, there is the issue of the guards, I suppose, but I don't think they're going to hold a vendetta about their asshole boss being iced, as long as we don't make it personal for them.

All we need is for the mercs to back off. They don't need to support us, hell, we can literally tell them to stay back and jump in to support the winning team if and when they feel like it, to ensure that they walk away good.

>>1801378
>hell, we can literally tell them to stay back and jump in to support the winning team if and when they feel like it, to ensure that they walk away good.

i support this plan.

Sorry about the delays; anyone alive on here right now?

>>1803913
Yep. Europoor here though so don't expect to stay for whole session.

>>1803913
I'm derping around.

>>1803936
>>1803945

Works for me, I'll start things back up.

>>1800339

Before we start the conversation back up:

> Roll me three 1d100's for luck

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>1803965

Rolled 36 (1d100)

>>1803965
should've kissed the elf beforehands

I mean Sierra of course

for luck

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>1803965

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>>1803978
>>1803984
well unless another Anon comes to the rescue it seems we're outta luck and gonna have to rely on skill...

>>1803996

77 it is.

Writin'

>>1800339

Yet again, silence takes over as your words fade. Creep has a look of deep concentration on his face as he examines you, though the way his eyes keep darting to the side tell you that the other three members of his team are talking about your deductions.

Taking the opportunity, you glance over at the side from which you came. Doesn't seem like the guards decided to follow you.

"What makes you certain that Gambino is going to betray us?" Creep quietly speaks up, so you turn your attention back to him.

"Whatever gambit he's trying to pull here entirely revolves the illusion of him being kidnapped. You're going to know the truth, you're not loyal to him outside of 15 gold pieces, and you're going to be isolated; I'd be surprised if you weren't killed at the drop off point".

> Roll me three 1d100+7's

Rolled 78 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1804034
It would be nice to know who is Gambino disappearing from...

Rolled 61 (1d100)

>>1804034

Rolled 25 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1804034

>>1804043

85, Good Success DC 75

You know that there's some kind of territorial spat between the Gambinos and the Genovese. You can assume it has something to do with that.

Family calls, so I have to pretend to care. Make sure we don't get a pair of concrete shoes, alright?

>>1804085
I thought Gambino was a tycoon with a train line... so I guess the eggman is not all that high up the pecking order? And if he has a false flag planned, that seems like yet another party is involved (unless it's his personal initiative to either split off or grab power within the family?)

>>1804034

There's a few seconds where no one says anything, then Creep suddenly bursts out, "Seriously Rider!? Ughh..."

The elf looks back to you, you return the look with an neutral expression.

It seems that their team is at an impasse.

What now?
> >>1801378 "them to stay back and jump in to support the winning team if and when they feel like it, to ensure that they walk away good"
> Say something else
> Say nothing

>>1804110

They way that the 'mafia' families operate is that they have a face or parent company that acts as the group's front through which they do their more illicit activities. The Gambino's have their railways, while the Genovese are more mercantile.

>>1804111
just stay back, you don't have to do anything. we all walk away happy and you can get your fair from the corpse. anything else is just earning good graces with me

>>1804111
>tell them to stay back and jump in to support the winning team

>>1804111
Come up with a plan. When we confront Eggman, we say that we 'killed' his mercs. We have our gauntlet record our conversation so they can hear the fat man incriminate himself. After that, it's all up to them.

>>1804111
Encourage them to default on their contract. They would already have to improvise to carry out the abduction anyway...

Also, the guard thinks we're being disposed of now. Eggman and the guards can be led to believe it's been done. Could we leave the cabin without guards noticing, by inside or by outside?

Additionally we could turn this fake abduction into a regular one, although I don't think we need to dig ourselves into this mess more than we already have

>>1804135
>>1804139
>>1804140
>>1804145

Seems we have a bit of a tie here:

One more vote
> Tell them to back off and stay neutral
> Tell them to back off and help you

>>1804111
> "them to stay back and jump in to support the winning team if and when they feel like it, to ensure that they walk away good"

Hope i ain't to late.

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>>1804189
> Tell them to back off and stay neutral

It will protect then when the mafia goes after then.

>>1804191

Unless the Anons who want the Mercs to help us out want to make their case, that breaks the tie there.

>>1804199
I'm cool with that, but I still want to record/stream Eggmans reaction.

what does "staying neutral" or "helping John" really mean in this context though?

They've been ordered to kill us. Failure to comply already shows they're reneging on their contract.

>>1804206

You still don't have a microphone.

>>1804210

Staying neutral would mean that they'd pull back and wait until you engage the security forces. If it looks like you're going to lose the fight, they'll come in and do what they were paid to do. If it looks like you're going to win, they're going to abort the operation and contact you in the future to work out some form of compensation for the broken contract. Helping you means that'll actively help you fight the security forces.

>>1804111

"If you're not sure what to do," Creep's still looking at you, "Then just pull back and wait. At some point, we're going to have to take on the security grunts. They're going to think that you're on your way with whatever you side of the plan is. If it looks like we're going to lose and/or die, then come in and do what you were paid to do. If it looks like we're going to win, then stay back. When we get to Shirahoro, we'll meet up somewhere and discuss where to go from here".

Again, it's obvious that they're talking to one another. Surprisingly, it's only a few seconds before Creep responds, "We agree to those terms".

Without another word, the elf stands up and leaves. You give yourself a moment to exhale.

> You've successfully convinced the mercenaries to hold off on their assault!
> Warning! The mercenaries may decide to still go through with their deal with Gambino! Be careful!

It's about 7:30 pm at this point.

What now?
> Head back to engineering
> Go somewhere else
> Other

>>1804239
> Other
Draw sword to kill the securoty goons outside. But if we can use one of the hatch acess in the cabin that would ve better.

>>1804263

You currently have your Dagger on you. Your sword is back in engineering.

>>1804239
>> Head back to engineering
Let's take apart a few more of those nodes to learn a little more about them and pass the time.

>>1804239
Where's our stuff, i.e. sword, toolbox and other effects?

How many security goons are around?

Can we get to engineering or Sierra and Goo Hwi without anyone noticing?

And to fellow Anons: are we going to make a stand, or steal the caboose and leave the train? I expect the mercs are now going to consult among themselves replacement strategy for the abduction, in case they decide to go through with it.

>>1804279

Your toolbox is on you, as well as your knife. Your Sword and all your other belongings are back in Engineering.

As for Sierra and Goo Hwi, to the best of your knowledge they are still in Gambino's office 'guarding' him. There are 4 guards posted at his door.

>>1804239
We've walked the train a few times now, we have a head count on the guards?

>Other
I don't want to kidnap the sucker and I don't want to murder him, let his plain fail and let those out for his blood take it.

Leave the train by uncoupling the Caboose, screw this. Take out the guards who are in the way, but let's move now while we have the drop on them.

>>1804263
>>1804270
>>1804293

We've currently got one vote for each of these:
> Start killing the guards
> Head back to engineering
> Decouple the Caboose and GTFO (Warning: You will lose items you do not have on you if you do this)

>>1804313
Which items are these, specifically? The broadsword?

Either way, it's going to get so ugly when we reach the station after the fighting is over, it's not worth the risk IMO.

>>1804313
>Head back to enginnering while killing the guards on our way.

>>1804319

You would lose:
> One (1) Heavy Cloak with Hood
> One (1) Change of Clothing
> (7) Ration Packs
> 10 bandages
> 2 canteens
> 1 Good Quality Broadsword

>>1804319
That's way we get 'kidnapped' by the mercs anon. We jump out of the train and Rider gives us a lift

>>1804286
Damn. And to recover these we'd have to traverse the train twice since they're presumably at the engine.

>>1804328
Yeah, problem I see with that is that I don't think the guards on the train are the only ones. Boss is pretty big on self preservation, there are likely a lot of his thugs at or near the station meant for the mercs. Hell he probably have more people dedicated to tying up the loose end than he got for his own protection

>>1804313
> Head back to engineering

To grab our shit and inconvenience that fat fuck, followed by

> Decouple the Caboose and GTFO

In order to get back to engineering without being manhandled (and guards are liable to be suspicious after our "talk" with Creep we apparently survived) some sort of distraction would be nice. Can we do anything by tapping into the train systems to justify being in a hurry towards engineering? Some other system than emergency brakes, I mean... maybe some sort of warning klaxon terminal is linked to? Or something to cause lights in carriages or something else visible to go haywire?

Sorry about the delay, currently cooking dinner. Will be back in ~ 1 hr

>>1804239

To start with, you should really head back to engineering.

As you leave first-class, you notice both of the guards here give you a double-take as you walk by. Not dwelling on things, you continue on.

> Roll me three 1d100+7's

Rolled 24 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1804766
Here goes something

Rolled 79 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1804766

>>1804766
Oh yeah, we should try to walk funny as we go past them, like we're recovering from sitting on a traffic bollard.

>>1804842

85, Good Success

Writin'

>>1804972
That's an 86, thank you very much!

>>1804766

As you're walking through the car you originally ran into Creep in, you notice that two guards are currently trailing you. They're walking faster than you are, and are going to catch up to you unless you do something.

What now?
> Turn to see what they want
> Get to engineering and lock the door
> Find a corner to ambush both of them
> Other

>>1804978
> Get to engineering and lock the door

>>1804978
> Find a corner to ambush both of them

>>1804978
> Find a corner to ambush both of them

Going loud

Rolled 71, 19 = 90 (2d100)

>>1805109
>>1805127

You've been dancing around with these guys long enough.

> Roll me three 1d100+2's

Rolled 41, 35 + 2 = 78 (2d100 + 2)

>>1805159

Rolled 40 + 2 (1d100 + 2)

>>1805159

>>1805165
>Just realized it's a 1d100

Well, shit.

>>1805182

Do me a favor and roll another 1d100

Rolled 83 + 2 (1d100 + 2)

>>1805159
>>1805186
I suppose if someone had to end this quest series by killing off the main character, it might as well be me...

>>1805215

That's an 85, that beats both the 71 and the 19.

No killing off the MC this time.

Writin'

>>1804978

You're outnumbered, so that means you're going to need to stack the odds in your favor. Following that, just after entering the car that leads to engineering, you dart around a corner and stand stock still.

A few seconds pass, then the two guards burst in at a brisk walk. One of them is completely clueless and is just looking forwards while the other almost looks right at you. Right before he's about to notice you, the clueless one taps him and starts talking.

"Wha...? What the hell?" He looks around futility, "Where did that bastard run off to?"

"Blondie is taller than most of us, so he couldn't have gotten far. Just keep looking".

Neither of them know where you are; you've got the drop on them. You're not confident that your knife is going to be able to beat their armor, even with the drop on them. Odds are that beating them into submission will work better.

What's the plan?
> Focus on one (clueless or perceptive?)
> Try to knock both of them out at once
> Wait and see if they'll leave
> Other

>>1805249
> Focus on one (clueless or perceptive?)
Take out the one who seems to have initiative. Shut the door, if possible, and prevent the other one from garnering attention.

>>1805249
>> Focus on one (clueless or perceptive?)
Open up one of the exit doors to lure the smart one into looking outside, then punt him out the door.

Also, what's our chances that we're traveling along a mountainside or bridge? It'd be good for the dramatic tension and whatnot.

>>1805265
>>1805270

The doors between train cars automatically close behind you because they're open to the outside.

As for scenery, you're currently still in the Badlands running through a relatively flat plain.

>>1805272
Right then, that makes things easier. Trains are loud, it's an isolated compartment. Take out the perceptive one, still.

All else being equal, he seems more competent and so should be our priority.

Rolled 39 - 5 (1d100 - 5)

>>1805265
>>1805270

Hit the more perceptive one first it is.

> Roll me three 1d100+5's

>>1805285
>>1805272
How about we lure him into the bathroom by locking the door while we're outside of it, have him bust down the door, then beat his head in with a fire extinguisher or a toilet tank lid?

Rolled 79 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1805293

Rolled 99 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1805293

>>1805299
ded

Still need one more roll anons

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>>1805299
It's Manhunt now.

>>1805300
Your turn, anon.

Rolled 30 + 5 (1d100 + 5)

>>1805293
We assassins now.

>>1805299

104, not only an Outstanding Success but John has also gotten the drop on the clueless guard beating out a 34 by a mile.

Writin'

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>>1805249

The perceptive one seems to be the competent of the two, so he's the first one to go.

Without a sound, you move out from your hiding spot to directly behind the two. Reaching out, you tap the guard on the shoulder. He reflexively turns his head to look at you, and runs directly into an absolutely savage haymaker with every last bit of your body weight behind it. His helmet is the only thing that keeps his jaw from breaking, but he's out cold with a spray of saliva before he even hits the ground.

The clueless one takes a second to react, and by the time he's raising his rifle to train it on you you've already ripped the weapon out of his hand. There's a split second where shock crosses his face before you wrap him up and lift him off his feet by the waist.

How do you want to do this?
> Slam him against the wall
> Slam him against the floor
> Drop him to the floor and kick him
> Other

>>1805336
>> Other
PILEDRIVE HIM

>>1805336
>> Drop him to the floor and kick him repeatedly
Since we're former mafia, let's go for kicking the shit out of him. Don't forget to aim for the teeth!

>>1805336
> Slam him against the floor

Piledrive

Maybe clock him over the head with the butt of his rifle if he's still conscious afterwards

>>1805350

You beat this guard by 7 degrees of success. He's going to be unconscious with your next attack. You won't even need to roll for it.

>>1805354
John is the danger

>>1805344
>>1805350

Rip Clueless Guard.

Writin'

>>1805336

There's a brief moment where you're looking up at the guard. The moment ends when you tip him backwards. He flails against you, and then you end his struggles when you swing him down and slam him headfirst into the floor.

You feel like there's probably a more 'proper' way of doing what you just did, but a quick kick to the ribs confirms that he's out cold so really you can't complain about your improv.

Now, though, as the rush of combat ends you realize you've now got two unconscious guards on the floor in front of you. No one knows what just happened, but if they get back to their group there's going to be a problem.

What now?
> Leave them there
> Drag them, and their things, into engineering
> Drag them into the nearby maintenance node in the previous car
> Drag them somewhere else (where?)
> Other

>>1805385
> Drag them, and their things, into engineering
Steal their shit and dump them out the exit while the train's moving.

>>1805385
>> Drag them, and their things, into engineering
>Steal their shit and dump them out the exit while the train's moving.

>>1805398
>>1805424

Loot n' Scoot

Writin'

>>1805385

You can leave them, or their valuable goodies, out in the open for long. So, after propping open the door to engineering, you grab them by the feet and drag them in. Dumping them to the side of the workbench, you relieve them of their rifles, pistols, and, with a bit of effort, armor. Turns out that the perceptive one was carrying a heavy taser as well. Strangely enough, neither of them are wearing a headset and they don't have any on their persons either. Huh...

Anyways, that's not what's important here. What's important is that you've got fresh gear to work with.

You have gained!
> (2) Good Quality Clockwork Automatic Rifles
> (2) Simple Quality Pistols
> (2) Good Quality Medium Armor Full-Set
> (1) Heavy Taser

Now, you've got to take care of the guards. Grabbing them by under the armpits this time, you drag them one by one to the space between the engineering car and the first passenger car. Making sure to toss them far enough to avoid them getting caught underneath the wheels, you send the two guards on their way.

That's that.

Now what?
> Mess around with your new gear
> Check in with Naofumi
> Leave the workshop (go where?)
> Other

>>1805459
>> Mess around with your new gear

Taser+Gauntlet=THUNDERPUNCH!

Lets see how tubby likes our handshake now.

>>1805459
After we finish tinkering >>1805470
, take a rifle and a pistol, all of the ammo we can take, grab our stuff and attempt to contact Sierra. Leave the armor, it'll take too long to put on, and the goons might wonder where their friends are sooner or later.

>>1805459
>> Mess around with your new gear
>> Check in with Naofumi

>>1805470
>>1805486
>>1805492

General conscious is to start off with the gear.

Writin'

>>1805486

If you're worried about the guards finding out something happened, maybe rushing out to where they're stationed isn't a good idea.

>>1805459

Now that the guards aren't an issue anymore, your attention is entirely take up by the new equipment you've 'obtained'. Quickly checking your gauntlet, you see that it is now just past 8 pm.

The only question on your mind is what to start with.
> The rifle
> The pistol
> The armor
> The taser

>>1805506
>> The armor
Once we can make sure we don't die to one hit, we can work on multiple offenses.

>>1805506
>maybe rushing out to where they're stationed isn't a good idea.

I thought we had a way to contact her without becoming a rousing game of bullet kerplunk.

> The pistol

>>1805526

You've managed, by semi-successfully tricking the folks watching you into thinking you're in a relationship with Sierra, to meet with her face to face twice now to convey information to her. She's able to contact you via telepathy, but it's one way from her to you and she is pretty much unconscious while sending the message.

>>1805506
>> The taser

>>1805506
> The armor

EXO suit time?

>>1805506
Let's go with armor

Also are we capable of crafting some sort of makeshift flashbang and/or smoke grenade so we could incapacitate guards as we recover our allies?

>>1805506
the armour. HAIL THE EXO, FOR THE GOLEMS

We needed the taser for something didn't we? What was that again?

>>1805913
Adding a taser attack to our gauntlet.

>>1805506
> The armor

>>1805511
>>1805650
>>1805873
>>1805910
>>1806037

Armor first it is.

Writin'

Please keep in mind that there is a rather large difference between Power Armor and Armor. Unless it explicitly says it, it's not Power Armor.

>>1805506

One way or another, you're going to have to fight your way out of this situation. Considering you're currently wearing a loose tunic and trousers, it's about time to get something to protect you.

After a bit of effort, you haul the two sets of armor up onto the table. Regardless of what you do, you're going to need your Multitool so you grab that preemptively.

Now, what to do first.
> Dismantle one set
> Try modifying one set
> Leave both sets alone

>>1806126
> Try modifying one set
Just make it fit

>>1806126
dismantle one set, modify the other.

the dismantle will let us get a better understanding. and then the other will be better for us. also >>1806129 make it fit us if it doesn't already

>>1806126
I'm in favour of dismantling one set and using choice parts to reinforce and modify the second set.

Also, if Rider still has access to the cameras, I hope she saw us go full Solid Snake on those guys and is congratulating herself on a bullet dodged by taking our offer.

>>1806143
also we should take a look in the nodes we can access and record this shit. we are going to need some proof if we talk to our old comrades

>>1806134
>>1806143

Dismantle first it is.

Secondary question: Which part of the armor do you want to Dismantle first?
> The helmat
> The chestpiece
> The gauntlet
> The leggings
> The boots

>>1806149
chest piece.

I'm thinking we go for the chest then the leggings and boots then the gauntlet and helm. we need maximum protection first.

>>1806149
>Leggings

>>1806149
>mfw this task is time critical enough to warrant such a vote
erm, let's do the gauntlet to reinforce what we have.

and if we're in a hurry, we can just put on the remaining pieces as they are.

>>1806149
> The chestpiece
biggest target

>>1806168

Dismantling Armor will always be section by section, since different pieces of armor are made in slightly different ways.

>>1806170
>>1806161

Chestpiece it is.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's

>>1806149
> The leggings

Are we going to have enough time to reasonably do it all?

Rolled 46 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806175

Rolled 61 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806175
by the dice gods, we invoke thee, grant us this boon that we may carry your will, praise be

Rolled 80 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806175

>>1806184

That's a 90

Writin'

>>1806126

Before you do any modifying, you're going to need to get a better look at this armor. So, grabbing the chestpiece first, you light your cutting torch and get to work.

The Multitool proves it's worth here, as even the reinforced metal alloy that composes this chestpiece cleanly parts from the flame.

It takes you a bit longer than 5 minutes to properly Dissemble the piece, but when you're done you now have a nice pile of Armor-Grade Scrap Metal to work with.

What now?
> Continue Dismantling Armor (Which part?)
> Get to modifying
> Work with something else (What exactly?"
> Other

Rolled 81 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806175
Aight

>>1806190
the boots, these are next. followed by greeves

>>1806195
don't roll yet

>>1806190
> Get to modifying

Upgrade the second set with the pieces. I'm assuming it's a mass production model, so with a little love and custom fitting it could be improved.

>>1806190
> Get to modifying

>>1806200
>>1806201

Time to modify

What do you want to modify?
> The helmat
> The chestpiece
> The gauntlet
> The leggings
> The boots
> Other

>>1806206
>chestpiece

>>1806206
chest piece

>>1806206
>>> The chestpiece

>>1806209
>>1806211
>>1806213

Chestpiece it is

> Roll me three 1d100+30's

Rolled 28 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1806215

Rolled 6 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1806215

Rolled 61, 54, 97 + 30 = 242 (3d100 + 30)

>>1806215
Hell of a modifier

Rolled 14 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1806215
dice gods

>>1806220
Fucked that up, oh well.

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>>1806216
>>1806219
>>1806221

>>1806222
well, we did get 56, its a mediocre pass. but a pass

>>1806220

(+5 from Modifying, +15 from Dismantling, +10 from Multitool)

That's a 91, which means you all get a bit of a bonus to this.

Choose one:
> Make the armor thinner. Makes it easier to move in while not compromising integrity.
> Make the armor thicker. Makes it closer to Heavy Armor, but you don't have the penalties of Heavy Armor.
> Make a pistol holster. Allows you to draw/stow a pistol without requiring an action.

>>1806227
>> Make the armor thinner. Makes it easier to move in while not compromising integrity.
s p e e d

>>1806227
> Make the armor thicker. Makes it closer to Heavy Armor, but you don't have the penalties of Heavy Armor.

How badly is it going to affect mobility, though, and what level of protection would it give? Enough to deflect one of those rifles?

>>1806227
thicker, we will be carrying the pistols in our hand anyway. but yeah lets re upgrade this with pistol next, we don't need to upgrade a helmit

>>1806227
Do we actually have any skills with firearms at all?

> Make the armor thicker. Makes it closer to Heavy Armor, but you don't have the penalties of Heavy Armor.
We're in a train, all we are going to do is move forward and we can always scrap the extra layers later if it becmes burden

>>1806236

You do not.

>>1806230
>>1806234
>>1806236

Make it thicker it is.

Writin'

>>1806227

Grabbing the other chestpiece, you get to work on improving it's protection. You can't do much, but you manage to double up the armor layer on the middle of the chest and you add bits to the side to protect you better there.

It takes you about 10 minutes to get it together, but at the end you've got something that'll fit you and protect you. Unfortunately, you probably won't be able to hide the armor while you're wearing it.

Oh well, the time for subterfuge is almost over anyways.

What next?
> Dismantle something else (more armor, weapons, etc?)
> Modify something else (what exactly?)
> Other

>>1806244
> Modify something else (what exactly?)
Leggings, just so we have most of the main body covered.

Then, taser guantlet.

>>1806244
dismantle, the spare rifle and modify the gauntlet like this>>1806249

do the leggings if we have time

>>1806250
Wait, you make a good point

Rifle gauntlet

>>1806250
this

I had an idea, we have two gauntlets, one is electrified and the other has a frame on the back, we mount a pistol on it and we pull a small cord in our palm to fire it. think like dead shot from suicide squad. >shivers in memory of that flop of a movie
so we don't need to make a holster we have a combat suit. this is very far fetched and might be rejected but its an idea of what to do when we have time

>>1806250
>>1806257
>>1806265
... Gun Fist? That's absolutely retarded, how and what are you going to aim with? If you say "shoot at point blank" then you're already punching the guy, just use a knife.

>>1806244
>Taser Gauntlet

>>1806270
no we mean, scrap the rifle. THEN use those parts to make the gauntlet upgrades

>>1806244
Changing vote to
>taser gauntlet

>>1806276
Why use the rifle parts to modify the second rifle instead?

>>1806276
Oh, alright then. Yeah that's fine if any of the parts are useful for the gauntlet. I forget we're using a Fallout workbench here and use weird clockwork stuff.

>>1806281
why not*

>>1806249
>>1806250
>>1806265
>>1806257
>>1806270

Okay, let's simplify things down. What first?
> Work on one of the gauntlets
> Work on one of the rifles

>>1806281
>>1806284
we are cutting it to scrap so it can work on any metal constructs we need in this situation, not dismantling it.

hmmm, story teller. do cyborgs exist?

>>1806293
tazer gauntlet

>>1806293
>> Work on one of the gauntlets

>>1806296

Aside from blood and healing magic, biotech in this world doesn't really exist. You've heard rumors that the massive Titan-Class Golems that guard the Safe Havens are living things, but that's just a housewife's tale...

>>1806293
> Work on one of the gauntlets

>>1806307
interesting.......

whos up to replace lost limbs and shit of ourselves and allies with machines?

>>1806298
>>1806316
>>1806296

Gauntlet it is.

What first?
> Dissemble one
> Modify one

>>1806322
>> Modify one

>>1806322
disassemble

>>1806322
take apart a spare, then use the parts to reinforce/bolster our machined one

if we have the time

Actually, what time is it right now? And what time do the guards go loud?

>>1806329
>>1806333

Dismantle it is.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

>>1806342

Time right now is close to 8:30 pm. The latest that things will go loud will be 9 am tomorrow.

>>1806342
guards were not supposed to go loud and are probably not in on gambino's plot apart from being willing to murder at his behest

it was the mercs that have a schedule to keep (and are presumably watching our progress)

Rolled 72 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806355
It's gonna blow up as soon as they notice two of their men are missing.

We should consider moving out soon

Rolled 70 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806355

Oh and in case I'm not around when it happens:

When we go through the dining car, let's make sure to fill a sack or backpack with food. Take all the carrots and potatoes or whatever we can carry

Rolled 6 (1d10)

>>1806355

>>1806359
>>1806366

The guards weren't supposed to go after you yet. Wonder what those two guards were doing then? Guess we'll never know...

>>1806373

1d100 Anon

Rolled 11 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1806373
>>1806383
oops

>>1806376
>we accidentally bishop and dozer or the mafia plants
uhm

we-ell maybe they survived and are merely maimed and stranded in the middle of nowhere...

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>>1806376
>mfw we just murderized two dudes who might've just wanted us to grab them a beer or something

>>1806366

82, Great Success

Writin'

>>1806402

Remember that Dozer is offsite with Rider.

>>1806244

Reaching back into the pile of armor, you pull out a pair of gauntlets.

A minute later, you have a slightly replenished pile of Armor Scrap and a better understanding of how Medium Armor Gauntlets are made.

Now what?
> Modify the gauntlets
> Dismantle something else (what?)
> Modify something else (what?)
> Other

>>1806415
disassemble to learn how to make, TAZERS. we make this as a combat suit, but lets have some non-lethal options

>>1806415
>Taser Gauntlet

>>1806415
Would taking the taser apart enable us to weaponize the magitec gauntlet?
If not, keep it as it is.

Can we make a makeshift smoke grenade from what we have available?

>>1806427

Considering John is not an alchemist or chemist, he wouldn't really be able to build smoke grenades on your own.

>>1806424
>>1806425
>>1806427

Let's take a look at that taser.

Writin'

>>1806415
> Dismantle something else (what?)
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>>1806415

Remembering a previous idea of yours, you reach over and grab the heavy taser out of the pile.

> Warning! You are missing the skill: Exotic Weapon (Electric)!
> Warning! Combat checks with this weapon will have a -10 penalty!

You frown, as it takes you a moment to settle your grip on the heavy taser. You've got no experience using it as it is, but maybe you could figure something out with some work...

What first?
> Dismantle it while attempting to keep it in working order
> Modify it
> Other

>>1806449
>> Dismantle it while attempting to keep it in working order

>>1806449
>Dismantle it while attempting to keep it in working order
Oh well, let's do it.

>>1806449
dismantle but keep working.

we will get the skill the more we use/ practice it

I think, do not take my word for it ask the QM

>>1806449
>> Dismantle it while attempting to keep it in working order

>>1806457
>>1806460
>>1806462
>>1806464

Dismantle it is.

> Roll me three 1d100+7's

>>1806462

There are a few ways of gaining skills. That is one of them.

Rolled 34 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1806467

Rolled 6 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1806467

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Rolled 74 + 7 (1d100 + 7)

>>1806467

>>1806490

81, Good Success DC:75

Writin'

>>1806449

Taking out your screwdriver, you take your time and very carefully pull apart the taser. Making sure to keep the mana conduit and the various conductors intact, you spend the next 10 minutes picking the weapon over.

> Due to your intimate knowledge of Exotic Weapons (Electric), you no longer suffer from the -10 penalty, though you still do not have that skill.

Thankfully, you manage to keep the taser functional, if not entirely together.

Now what?
> Attempt to modify one of your gauntlets with the taser
> Dismantle something else
> Modify something else
> Other

>>1806515
>Attempt to modify one of your gauntlets with the taser

>>1806515
MODIFY WITH THE GAUNTLET, WE MUST HAVE UNLIMITED POWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

>new quest objective added. code name: sidious

>>1806515
> Attempt to modify one of your gauntlets with the taser

It's time!

>>1806524
>>1806527
>>1806538

Let's get to work.

Gotta make one last choice before we roll:
> Modify the taser and gauntlet so it works with your Unarmed Fighting skill.
> Modify the taser and gauntlet so it works with your Grappling skill.

>>1806542
unarmed, we don't want to grapple, we want to hit.

but out of interest, whats the difference?

I wonder what John's moniker during the time he worked with the mafia.

>John "The Nerd"
>"Magic Fingers" John
>John "The Engineer"

>inb4 it was "John Macgyver"

>>1806550
probably whether it will shock through palm or knuckles or something

Let's go with unarmed fighting

>>1806550

Currently, not much crunch-wise since your skill levels are the same. Mostly situation and/or flavor text.

>>1806551

John "You're the guy who fixes shit right?"

>>1806542
>>1806557
Only thing i want it it to be a palm taser So which ever makes us use our palm is a good choice for me.

>>1806567

This guy >>1806556 got it.
Unarmed fighting -> Knuckles
Grappling -> Palm

>>1806542
> Modify the taser and gauntlet so it works with your Grappling skill.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>1806550
>>1806556
>>1806567
>>1806581

We're currently tied, so I'm just going to roll to tie break

1. Knuckle
2. Palm

>>1806587

Knuckle it is.

> Roll me three 1d100+30's and three 1d100+22's please

Rolled 25 + 30 (1d100 + 30)

>>1806590