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>>5854340

New and returning players are welcome.

Signup begins now. The first 2-3 days are for side jobs and preparation, then the main mission begins.
ETA for turn cycle during the mission is once every 24-48 hours.

Previous threads:
https://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Heat%20City%20Nights

Join the discord for tactics and game discussion:
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>>5854352

Previously, on Heat City Nights:

Chapter 7

Time lapse: https://files.catbox.moe/g4uan8.mp4

Your only lead was a clue given to you by Spider himself: a safety deposit bank at the First National Bank. Well, any excuse for a bank robbery is a good one, so you went for it. One shooting war against HCPD and a lot of explosions later, you escaped, hauling away a ton of cash along with you. But the papers found inside the box, referring to some kind of ambitious urban development program called "Project Phoenix," raised more questions than answers.

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>>5854354

Welcome back, criminals. Ready for violence?

Reply to this post with your character information and loadout to sign up. Write your character's name in the Name field, without any weird spelling, because it helps me to find your posts.


Safehouse upgrades:
The Stylish Common Room has upgraded base HP to 7 for all characters. Enjoy the luxurious furniture and modern decor, at least until they get spilled drinks and spraypaint on them.


Updates:
As usual, there have been many changes, so make sure to check over your class skills, weapons, and gear to see if anything is different.

- Supercrits added to the game. If your total "+crit chance" goes above 5, it now becomes a chance to supercrit for an additional +1 damage. As an example, if your total +crit chance is 7, you will now crit on a 5-8 for +1 damage, and supercrit on a 9+ for +2 damage.
- Various changes to class skills
- Various weapon changes
- Various gear changes
- Serious Armor -1 def
- You can now crawl or attack with disadvantage while knocked down.
- Throw Furniture rework
- Vault attack rework
- Object defense changed: Explosive damage type added. Breach weapons deal more damage to breakable objects, but not durable ones. Explosives deal more damage to both breakable and durable objects. Impervious objects are still immune to everything except thermite.

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>>5854356

- Information found in Secret File [A] has unlocked the Farm heist
- Data on the Red Disk has unlocked the Island heist
- Fights have been reworked. If you have previously gained the notice of a mysterious observer at Punch Club, you can upgrade that to the [Apprentice] skill.
- Various side job changes and rotations

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>>5854360

- Video Arcade prep work is now available.
- Criminals with the [Apprentice] skill can now access Martial Training prep work

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>>5854364

- Boats are now available for purchase in Assets

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>>5854367
New business are available for the Vespucci syndicate. "Restoration" definitely isn't a euphemism for strong-arming the current owners into forking over the use of their equipment and a percentage of the profits.

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>>5854356
Name: Blackjack
Type: Assassin
HP 6/6
Edge 6/6
Move 6
Defense 8+2

Cool: 4
Sharp: 2
Hard: 0
Weird: 3

Flash Step (0 AP, 1 Edge.): Target an enemy within (Move) spaces. Move behind them, and make any attack action. The first reaction shot misses, other shots have disadvantage.
Infiltration: At the start of a mission, you may choose to not deploy. At any time, either you or the GM may deploy you in the right spot for the job, with the right tools, with or without an explanation. When this happens, roll Weird.
Agility: Pass through enemies. Gain advantage to Vault, jump, or Climb.
Visions of Death: (0AP, 1 Edge) Choose an enemy type or named enemy to become your fated foe. You have +1 Crit damage and +2 to stat checks against fated foes. Reusing this ability replaces the previous target.
Flurry of Blows: Attack with main weapon, pistol, and fists, in any order. You can move up to 3 tiles before each attack.
>Throwing Knives: (1 AP, 3 uses): Attack 3 enemies within Range 10 for 2 damage.
[Top 10]: 1/chapter, name and describe one of your character's favorite movies to reroll any die.

Moonshadow- DMG 3, +1 Defense, [Stance]. 2/mission, consecutive rounds only: [Phases of the Moon] (1 AP, 1 Edge): Attack 3 enemies within 3 spaces.
Pistol- Range 10, DMG 2, 4/12 Ammo
Fists- DMG 2, Crit+1
First Aid Kit [Quick Heal] (1 AP, 1/2 uses): Heal yourself or a friendly next to you for 3 HP, and remove 1 debuff.

Bulletproof Suit: +1 Defense, +1 Edge
Apartment
+Bedroom
+Bathroom
+Living Room

Motorbike (Rebel) [2/1/0]
>Purchase Motorbike (Muramasa) [3/2/0] ($-180,000)
Heat 14
Cash: $112,158 USD (60,000 of which is in Cuban Pesos and British Pound Sterling)

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Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>5854356
A new base of operations is secured with Friedrich's share from the bank, along with all amenities necessary for what is to come. Supplies arrive from Berlin. Information. Surveillance and communication equipment. His old books. A lifetime's supply of his favourite brand of cigarettes. Smuggling in his treasured personal belongings would have normally been ruinously expensive compared to their actual value, but he has become fabulously wealthy by the standards he is used to. Briefly.

>Balance: $182,405
>Buy: Secure Warehouse $110,000
>Bedroom $1,000
>Office $1,250
>Bathroom $1,500
>Kitchen $2,000
>Living Room $2,500
>Upgraded Workshop $3,000+$6,000
>Upgraded Security $5,000+$10,000
>Cell phone $800
>Portable video camera $1,250
>Historical artifacts (Old books. In German. One in Japanese) $7,200
>Top Shelf DDR cigarettes $5,000
>New balance: $25,905

What comes next is a flurry of activity for Friedrich and his Hitze Trupp. A few useful expatriates are located using the information sent from Berlin. They thought they had escaped their past. They were wrong. A small amount of cash is spent in the beginning but the operation becomes largely self-sufficient before long. One man talking reveals the secrets of two others. More and more secrets are steadily uncovered. Very few people need to be disappeared. Meticulous records are kept. Through browbeating, bribery and blackmail a small but growing network of collaborators and informants is established. 'Inoffizielle Mitarbeiter', they would have been called back in the land of his birth. In the land of opportunity, Friedrich has created a crude copy of the grand machine through which the Ministerium für Staatssicherheit maintains stability back in the DDR. It is efficient enough. Certain people in Heat City now owe him a favour. The favour of keeping their little secrets.

>Level up
>Learn: "Old" "friends"
>Send the Hitze Trupp for some Mayhem (+2 Heat, rolling)

Charsheet:

Friedrich
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 10/10, Edge 9/9, Move 5, Defense 5, Crit 10+
Factors: Hard 3, Cool 0, Sharp 3, Weird 0
Skills: Teamwork Tactics, "Old" "friends", Top 10 (1/1, Movies mentioned: Glorreiche Kameraden)
Weapons: AR (Rng 20, Dmg 3, Ammo 4/12, Auto), Pistol (Rng 10, Dmg 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Dmg 2, Crit 9+)
Gear: Armor Vest (Block 2 Dmg, 3/3)
Clothes: Stylish Clothes (+1 Defense)
Cash: $15,905
Heat: 4
Wanted: 1
Assets: Two-Piece Suit (+1 Edge)
Hitze Trupp (Grunts, Hard 2, Cool 1, 5 Germans, Definitely not stasi, Sadism)
Secure Warehouse (Bedroom, Office, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Upgraded Workshop, Upgraded Security)
Cell phone
Portable video camera
Historical artifacts (Old books. In German. One in Japanese.)
Top shelf DDR cigarettes

Rolled 5, 2 = 7 (2d5)

>>5854393
>9+0 Weird, 3 options
>Don't get [Chased]
>+1 token to 2 random stats (Rolling for Hard, Cool, Sharp, Weird, Move, in order)
>+1 token to Sharp (new total 3+1)

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>>5854356
>+$200,000 cut from last mission.
>Level Weird 3->4

She's back. In black! It's Rainfall, criminal superstar!

Name: Rainfall
Class: Assassin[Lv6]
HP[7/7] Edge[7/7] Move 6
Defense 9 Crit 6
Cool:4 Sharp:1 Hard:0 Weird:4
*Skills:(Flash Step)(Die Hard)(Top Ten)(Furious Focus)
*Weapons:(Blood Katana:Dmg4,Block1,CDmg+1,1stCritHeal+1)
(Pistol:Dmg2,Range10,[4|8])(Fists:Dmg2,Crit+1)
*Gear:(Armor Vest:Block 2Dmg[3Times])
*Clothing:(Bulletproof Suit:Def+1,Edge+1)

$376,630+200,000=$576,630
Blue Disk
Blue Cassette [CHAOS]
$10,000 Gold Bar
14 Heat, 0 Wanted
Beach House
Katana Coupe [2/1/3]
Zero(Speed+Handling+Nitrous) [3/4/1]
Construction Workers(Hard2,Sharp1,Slothful)

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>5854398
Factors: Hard 3. Cool 0+1, Sharp 3+1, Weird 0
Move 5+1
>Buy a Utility Vest: $25,905-$2,200=$23,705
>Gold Ticket for Mia: $23,705-$5,000=$18,705
Rolling for guest tables

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Rolled 3 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854356
Name: Nishina Kaori
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 11/11, Move 6, Defence 9, Crit on 8
Factors: Hard 0, Cool 4, Sharp 3+1, Weird 2
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 0/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 7), Katana (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance] (1 AP 1/turn): Gain Block 1 and Counter 1)
Special Talents: Flurry of Blows, Steadfast, Mia's Lover, Top 10
Gear: First Aid Kit [Quick Heal] (1 AP, 2/4 uses): Heal yourself or a friendly next to you for 3 HP, and remove 1 debuff.
Cash: $312 908
Heat: 1
Wanted: 1
Assets: Bulletproof 'Suit' (+1 Defence, +1 Edge), Two-Piece Suit (+1 Edge, Unequipped), Historical Artefacts (Family heirlooms), Studio Loft (Bedroom, Gym x2, Kitchen, Studio x2, Security)

>Level Sharp to 3
>Buy an upgraded Studio and Security

Roped in off the street for 'representing the origins of the show', Nishina finds herself tumbling through a ridiculous obstacle course in pursuit of dubious rewards.

>1st Side Job: Ninja Castle

Rolled 5 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854412
>Top 10

This reminded Nishina strangely of Sprint to Survive, a flashy American flick she'd ventured to watch recently at Mia's insistence during one of their times together. The stakes were much higher in that movie, with Mason Reed leaping through burning hoops and dodging mascots with chainsaw gloves to try and rescue his daughter from the corrupt executives running the show, but there's some resemblance in the setup. Now, what was that one sequence? A mascot leaps from... ah, there!

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Rolled 6 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854356
Name: Heckler
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 9/9, Edge 10/10, Move 6, Defence 6, Crit on 10
Factors: Hard 3, Cool 2, Sharp 4, Move 1, Heat 5, Wanted 1
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/12), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), AR (Range 20, DMG 3, Ammo 4/16, Auto)
Special Talent: Inspire (0AP, 1 Edge - Target a friendly who can see or hear you. This turn they gain +1 AP and +1 move. If they are knocked down, they stand up.)
Old Friends (Bonus Favours on mission)
Teamwork Tactics (+2 Aim, +1 move if standing adjacent to Heckler at start of turn)
Suppressive Fire (1 AP, 2 Ammo, Ends Turn - Target Area 2 within gun range, damage cover, impose -4 accuracy penalty on enemies, take reaction shot against first enemy who moves or ends their turn out of cover)
EXTREME TEAM (0 AP, 1 Edge - You and your teammate [Ramirez] attack a single enemy at the same time. They don't expend an action.)
Apprentice (+1 to hit in melee)
Top 10 (Reroll a die)
Outfit: Utility Vest (+1 Magazine, +1 Gear Slot)
Gear: Ammo Bag (2 Uses), C4 (1 Use)
Cash: $290468
Assets: Bungalow (Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room), Dock Warehouse (Office, Gym, Workshop), Mastodon with Turbo & Transmission (2/2/6 Transport - SUV, Durable, Nitro, Suspension), "Killer Queen" Rocket Launcher, Swordfish Speedboat (2/2/3)

>Buy Swordfish Speedboat for Heist later
>Prep Arcade for Tax Evader
>Increase Cool
>Increased Heat from end of last mission
>Money coming and going

Heckler was having fun. Partly because he found something he can actually do besides cleaning his guns, that being beating the shit out of kids in an arcade (and winning and losing money on pocket racer cars).

He also bought a proper boat for himself (and others) to do fun things with. What wasn't cooler than showing off to friends that new boat of yours.

His buddy Ramirez had talked about the Island, something on that Disk he found. Would be interesting to see what's there.

Right now though, he was trying his best to get a good score.

Rolled 3 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5854416
Ah, they hadn't used that trap in the movie. A seesaw on a wheel with great big padded hammers swinging from either side, on which everyone had to balance while dodging said hammers and not unbalancing the seesaw. Truly novel. It was not entirely unfun, however. Nishina could see herself returning.
>+1500 dollars
>+1 Cool Token

Name: Nishina Kaori
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 11/11, Move 6, Defence 10, Crit on 8
Factors: Hard 0, Cool 4+1, Sharp 3+1, Weird 2
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 0/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 7), Katana (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance] (1 AP 1/turn): Gain Block 1 and Counter 1)
Special Talents: Flurry of Blows, Steadfast, Mia's Lover, Top 10
Gear: First Aid Kit [Quick Heal] (1 AP, 4/4 uses): Heal yourself or a friendly next to you for 3 HP, and remove 1 debuff.
Cash: $314 408
Heat: 2
Wanted: 1
Assets: Bulletproof 'Suit' (+1 Defence, +1 Edge), Two-Piece Suit (+1 Edge, Unequipped), Historical Artefacts (Family heirlooms), Studio Loft (Bedroom, Gym x2, Kitchen, Studio x2, Security)

As a matter of fact, the producers of the show /did/ invite her back, after they at last explained the premise of the show to her. They seem to have assumed that she already knew because she was Japanese.

Well, at least it wasn't being mistaken for Chinese again.

>2nd Side Job: Ninja Castle

Rolled 8 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854421
It seems that I am not actually allowed to do the same job twice. My mistake.

Ahem.

Name: Nishina Kaori
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 11/11, Move 6, Defence 10, Crit on 8
Factors: Hard 0, Cool 4+1, Sharp 3+1, Weird 2
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 0/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 7), Katana (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance] (1 AP 1/turn): Gain Block 1 and Counter 1)
Special Talents: Flurry of Blows, Steadfast, Mia's Lover, Top 10
Gear: First Aid Kit [Quick Heal] (1 AP, 4/4 uses): Heal yourself or a friendly next to you for 3 HP, and remove 1 debuff.
Cash: $309 408
Heat: 2
Wanted: 1
Assets: Bulletproof 'Suit' (+1 Defence, +1 Edge), Two-Piece Suit (+1 Edge, Unequipped), Historical Artefacts (Family heirlooms), Studio Loft (Bedroom, Gym x2, Kitchen, Studio x2, Security)

Perhaps this misadventure would at least provide an amusing story for Mia.

>Gold Ticket to see Mia at the Blue Mare

Rolled 1 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854410
>An embarrassing gaffe. Awkward. -1 Cool token.

Friedrich storms out of the Blue Mare, gritting his teeth and holding his tongue. It hadn't helped. It hadn't helped at all. Why did he ever think this could ever possibly help with the turmoil inside?

>Spend 10k to send the Hitze Trupp to work as Hosts in the Blue Mare, new total cash: $8,705
"Ich habe eine aufgabe für sie."

Rolled 4 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854428
>Rolling for Champagne Room

"...A German man, you say? Hm. I do know him. You were not too rude with him when he brought me up, were you? I... he is not a bad man."

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Rolled 1 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854399
She wires her hard, hard earnings to the mysterious voice on the other end of the line, giving them her credit card number and the three digits on the back. Rainfall, financial superstar!
>Purchase Red disk, and a C4 from the C H A O S store. -210000

>Head to the Blue Mare to face Lena. -$5000
Third time's the charm. Rainfall is going to be Rizzfall tonight. She comes early, but hides around the corner until the very culturally dressed German and Samurai leave before entering.

Name: Rainfall
Class: Assassin[Lv6]
HP[7/7] Edge[7/7] Move 6
Defense 9 Crit 6
Cool:4 Sharp:1 Hard:0 Weird:4
*Skills:(Flash Step)(Die Hard)(Top Ten)(Furious Focus)
*Weapons:(Blood Katana:Dmg4,Block1,CDmg+1,1stCritHeal+1)
(Pistol:Dmg2,Range10,[4|8])(Fists:Dmg2,Crit+1)
*Gear:(Armor Vest:Block 2Dmg[3Times])
*Clothing:(Bulletproof Suit:Def+1,Edge+1)

$576,630-215000=$361,630
C4
Red Disk
Blue Disk
Blue Cassette [CHAOS]
$10,000 Gold Bar
14 Heat, 0 Wanted
Beach House
Katana Coupe [2/1/3]
Zero(Speed+Handling+Nitrous) [3/4/1]
Construction Workers(Hard2,Sharp1,Slothful)

>>5854434
Sending a bunch of German thugs who barely speak the language to work as hosts was not one of Friedrich's best ideas.
>Gain $500, Cash: $9,205
>Hitze Trupp gets -1 Cool Token. Hard 2, Cool 1-1

>>5854356
Name: Alamo
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 12/12, Armor 0, Edge 10/10, Move 6, Defense 4, Crit on 9
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 8, +1 Hit), Azura Dragon (Melee, Damage 3, +2 Hit, Stance, RUSHING WAVES)
Factors: Hard 4+1, Cool 0, Sharp 4, Weird 0
Special Talent: Inspire [Shout] (0 AP, 1 Edge, Target friendly gains +1 AP and +1 Move. If they are knocked down, they stand up.
Blitz: (1 AP, 1 Edge) Move 10 directly towards an enemy and attack them for 3 damage + taunt. Gain Block 1.
Steadfast: (1 AP, 1 Edge) Gain Block 2 and Counter 2
Apprentice: +1 Accuracy with Melee Attacks
People's Champ: At the start of each mission gain +1 Hard Token
Old Friends: +2 Bonus Favors that I allocate
[Top 10]: 1/chapter, name and describe one of your character's favorite movies to reroll any die.
Utility Vest: +1 Magazine + Gear Slot

Rebel ([Free],) 2 Speed, 1 Handling, 0 Size
Lone Star [Estate]: (Racing Tires, Sport Suspension, Engine Tuning) 3 Speed, 3 Handling, 4 Size
Cash: 440755
Heat: 9

Biker Gang (Rider)
Four guys. Boone, Custard, Travis, Bowie
Vice: Aggression
Hard: 1
Cool: 2
Sharp: 0
Weird: 0

>Martial Training: Northern Fist
Alamo counts up the money in his account again. He begins making calls to people he hasn't called in several years. Then he drives off to Chinatown again. It is pretty close to where he picked up that fancy sword. Though when the large man enters he is surprised to see a young woman there. He inquires about the person that noticed him from some brawls before winding up in a hands-on lesson.

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Rolled 4, 1 = 5 (2d10)

>>5854356 | >>5854360 | >>5854364
Name: Ramirez
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 13/13, Edge 9/9, Move 6, Defence 5, Crit on 10
Factors: Sharp 4, Hard 4, Move 2
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), Jackhammer Shotgun (Range 10, Damage 4, Ammo 4/20, Breach, Autofire, +1 Accuracy)
Special Talent: Steadfast, Die Hard, Inspire, Teamwork Tactics, Extreme Team, Top 10
Gear: Frag Grenades x3
Clothes: Serious Armor (+2HP, +1 Defense, -1 Move)
Personal Cash: $342868
Heat: 3
Wanted Level: 1
Assets: Loud Apartment, Jackhammer Shotgun, Red Disk, Secret File [A], Blue Cassette, Estate Sedan (+1 Handling), Dark Tides PMC (Hard 2 Sharp 1, Five Person Squad, Mercenaries, Greedy), Jet Motorcycle (+1 Speed, Speed Reroll)

>Gain +1 Sharp.
>Hire a Gang -$10000 (Dark Tides PMC, Grunts, Hard 2 Sharp 1, Five Person Squad, Mercenary Background, Greedy).
>Buy a Jet Motorcycle, upgraded with (+1 Speed, Speed Reroll), -$176500

>Send Dark Tides PMC to race in the Havana Hardline (First roll, +7)
>Prepwork on Arcade for Street Fryer (Second roll, +5)

Ramirez, having turned over a new leaf on life, realises that there are so many opportunities in this goddamn city that he can't do them all, no matter how hard he tries. On the advice of his old man, Ramirez hunts for talent, eventually meeting a group of mercs who've just come back Stateside after a contract in Africa. Their leader, Hag, is a greedy bitch, but a cool ten grand swiftly makes her agree to take marching orders from Ramirez, at least for now. So in his infinite wisdom, Ramirez decides for their first mission, worthy of their skills as veteran mercs and elite killers... they will go racing!

Meanwhile Ramirez will go gaming. Hey, Heckler dragged him along, and he's very definitely NOT enjoying himself fighting random kids at this fighting game. There is NOTHING comical about a huge, hulking man covered in bandages looming over the controls as he curses and loses to yet another 12 year old...

Rolled 7 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854446
Here is my 7.

Rolled 5 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5854449
>-1 Weird
>Rerolling Speed with Sport Suspension

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>>5854340
Name: Renjun
Type: Assassin

Stats: HP 8/8, Edge 6/6, Move 6, Defense 7, Crit on 6
Weapons: Jian (Melee, Damage 3 [Stance](1 AP 1/Turn) Block 1 and Counter 1), Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5),

Factors: Hard 0, Cool 3, Sharp 0, Weird 4

Class Skills: Visions of Death (0 AP, 1 Edge, Choose an enemy type or named enemy to become your fated foe. You have +1 crit damage and +2 to stat checks against fated foes. Reusing this ability replaces the previous target)

Gear: Armor Vest (Blocks 2 damage 3 times)

Outfits: Custom Mask (+1 HP, +1 Move, Blue Bian Lian mask, Equipped), Stylish Clothes (+1 Defense),
Assets: Cell Phone, Chinese Language Bibles, Jewelry (Crucifix made of Gold and Jade), Artwork ("Sermon on the Mount" by Bloch)
Vehicles: "The White Magpie" (Van, 1/1/7, Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Nitrous, Sport Suspension)
Base: Dock Warehouse (Security x2, Workshop, Theatre x2, Bathroom, Kitchen)

Gang: The Heat City Knights (Weird 2 Hard 1, 5 totally sane people converted to Christ, Superstition)

Cash: $92100
Heat: 5

>Level Weird to 4
>Switch out Drug Kit for Armor Vest
>Switch out Katana for clearly superior Jian
>Purchase and equip Custom Mask (-$2,400)

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854451
Rolling again due to the Elite Anti-Racer Team

Rolled 1 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854455
Since the end of the previous mission, Renjun has been non stop proselytizing on the streets of Heat City, trying to save souls and boost the membership of his newly founded holy order. These public sermons tend to attract a lot of negative attention from the authorities and can get quite violent whenever Renjun or the Knights decide to exact some divine "justice" upon any passing evil doer (aka: government officials and people who look rich). Today however, Renjun is sending the gang out to cleanse the streets without him for the first time, he has other, more important work to be attending to.

>Roll for Heat City Knights to engage in mayhem

>>5854459
Name: Ramirez
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 13/13, Edge 9/9, Move 6, Defence 5, Cannot Crit
Factors: Sharp 4, Hard 4, Move 2, Weird -1
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), Jackhammer Shotgun (Range 10, Damage 4, Ammo 4/20, Breach, Autofire, +1 Accuracy)
Special Talent: Steadfast, Die Hard, Inspire, Teamwork Tactics, Extreme Team, Top 10
Gear: Frag Grenades x3
Clothes: Serious Armor (+2HP, +1 Defense, -1 Move)
Personal Cash: $343368
Heat: 3
Wanted Level: 1
Assets: Loud Apartment, Jackhammer Shotgun, Red Disk, Secret File [A], Blue Cassette, Estate Sedan (+1 Handling), Dark Tides PMC (Hard 2 Sharp 1, Five Person Squad, Mercenaries, Greedy)

Ramirez shakes his head as he walks out of the Arcade and is greeted by a bunched of banged up, disgruntled looking mercs.

"The hell happened to you?" The scarred man wonders, looking them over. The woman leading them, looking worst of all (Due to having been in a motorcycle crash) just sniffs in irritation.

"Sir, we're mercs, not racers. Please give us jobs that actually fit our skillset." She says as the squad stumbles away. "And for the record, we were winning before the crash!" she shoots back at Ramirez over her shoulder.

Rolled 4 + 9 (1d10 + 9)

>>5854435
"Hm! I was hoping you... wouldn't have seen that bit of the show." Nishina wilts a little, looking down to one side and rubbing her neck. "The earlier segments were much more impressive than fishing myself out of a slime bath."

She looks hopefully back up to Mia. "Did I at least impress in the earlier stages?" A sparkle. "I did? I looked-" Nishina freezes up and goes fully red at the compliment. "Th-that's- you can't say s-such things in public!"

Name: Nishina Kaori
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 12/12, Move 6, Defence 10, Crit on 8
Factors: Hard 0, Cool 4+1, Sharp 3+2, Weird 2
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 0/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 7), Katana (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance] (1 AP 1/turn): Gain Block 1 and Counter 1)
Special Talents: Flurry of Blows, Steadfast, Mia's Lover, Top 10
Gear: First Aid Kit [Quick Heal] (1 AP, 4/4 uses): Heal yourself or a friendly next to you for 3 HP, and remove 1 debuff.
Cash: $116 408
Heat: 2
Wanted: 1
Assets: Bulletproof 'Suit' (+1 Defence, +1 Edge), Two-Piece Suit (+1 Edge, Unequipped), Historical Artefacts (Family heirlooms), Studio Loft (Bedroom, Gym x2, Kitchen, Studio x2, Security), Muramasa Motorcycle (All Upgrades, 5 Speed, 4 Handling, 0 Size, Reroll one Speed & Handling check per chapter)

>+1 Sharp Token

>Buy a Muramasa Motorcycle with all upgrades
On Blackjack's advice, and feeling rather good about her driving skills after the escape from the bank, Nishina purchases a fancy motorcycle with, as the salesman put it, 'all the bells and whistles'.

After driving it around the neighbourhood for a bit, Nishina is satisfied that Blackjack has advised her well. Though she does wonder if it's a bit stereotypical of her to buy a motorcycle with a Japanese name.

Now, time to test it out. Snakeback something or other?
>Enter the Snakeback Switch race, /actual/ 2nd Side Job

Rolled 7 + 9 (1d10 + 9)

>>5854471
Sport Suspension Reroll. I will not be defeated like this.

Rolled 2 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5854399
In the meantime, the most skilled and forklift-certified construction workers race in the Havana Hardline.
>Buy a Jet Motorcycle+Turbo+Nitrous(-170000-3000-3500)
>Construction Workers race in Havana Hardline (1d10+7)

Name: Rainfall
Class: Assassin[Lv6]
HP[7/7] Edge[7/7] Move 6
Defense 9 Crit 6
Cool:4 Sharp:1 Hard:0 Weird:4
*Skills:(Flash Step)(Die Hard)(Top Ten)(Furious Focus)
*Weapons:(Blood Katana:Dmg4,Block1,CDmg+1,1stCritHeal+1)
(Pistol:Dmg2,Range10,[4|8])(Fists:Dmg2,Crit+1)
*Gear:(Armor Vest:Block 2Dmg[3Times])
*Clothing:(Bulletproof Suit:Def+1,Edge+1)

$361,630-163500=198130
C4
Red Disk
Blue Disk
Blue Cassette [CHAOS]
$10,000 Gold Bar
14 Heat, 0 Wanted
Beach House
Katana Coupe [2/1/3]
Zero(Speed+Handling+Nitrous) [3/4/1]
Jet(Speed+Nitro)[5/1/0]
Construction Workers(Hard2,Sharp1,Slothful)

Rolled 7 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5854476
Nitro reroll

Rolled 9 + 9 (1d10 + 9)

>>5854356
The night is still young in Heat City but Lieutenant Ricardo Torres was busy driving in his newly acquired Jet Motorcycle. He always wished to have a fast vehicle perhaps to make chases against racers easier on him. But now, he found himself amongst the racers and not as a Lieutenant of the oh so declining HCPD but as Rico, a racer, member of Don Torino's familia, chaperone of boosters for Queen Bee and now bank heister. All for a good cause. The Phoenix Project was weighting on his mind but he didn't need to think too hard on it. Capable people we're already thinking about the next step and his part had been done. Now wasn't the time for investigating but a time to race and get his mind of things. His bleeper called for the start and he answered. Straight racing, no bullshit, no secret alleys or shortcuts. He put himself on the start line. Come on now, race!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoNHGngO65U

>New map, new day, new trouble to get into
>+1 Hard (Hard Maxed)
>Pay $176,500 USD for a Jet Motorcycle with Tuning and Nitrous
>Go race at the Havana Hardline with the Jet!

Name: Rico Torres
Type: Thug
HP 11/11
Edge 6/6
Move 5
Defense 10

Cool: 5 {Permanent}
Sharp: 0
Hard: 4
Weird: 0
-Skills
{Die Hard}: First time you would die on a mission, survive and convert all remaining edge to HP
{Top 10}: 1/chapter, name and describe one of your character's favourite movies to reroll any die.
{Furious Focus}: At start of Turn, If at 0 Edge gain 1 Edge
-Clothes [Bulletproof Suit]: +1 Defense, +1 Edge
-Queen Bee Reputation lvl 1

Assets
Vehicle: Lancer [4/3/1]
+Engine Tuning and Turbo Install (+1 Speed)
+Nitrous (Reroll 1 Speed/Chapter)
+Racing Tires and Transmission Overhaul (+1 handling)
+Sport Suspension (Reroll 1 Handling/Chapter)
Jet [5/1/0]
+Engine Tuning and Turbo Install (+1 Speed)
+Nitrous (Reroll 1 Speed/Chapter)

$66,650 USD

>>5854462
With Renjun absent the Knights were far too overzealous in their desire to administer "justice for the people" and decided to march directly up to a police car which was parked across the street. They proceeded to whip up the gathered crowd into an anti police fervour and then directed the mob to pull the satanic foot soldiers out of their vehicle, beat them within an inch of their lives and set the cop car ablaze. This sadly attracted some unwanted attention and our hero's quickly had to vacate the area at speed.

>Increase Heat to 7
>Gain +1 Sharp
>Gain +1 to two random stats
>Roll Cool+speed check to get the fuck out of there

>Purchase Green Disk from the Chaos, -$20000
>Hosting Farm Heist as Gunner, -1 Green Disk, -$24000

>>5854417
"Heckler! Ramirez yells at his friend as he walks back into the arcade some hours to find the other man *still there*. "I got those files looked at, sounds like it could be a big job. You in?"

>>5854399 | >>5854440
"Rainfall!" Ramirez says, barging into the Blue Mare randomly. "I've been looking for you everywhere! We're hitting a farm with Heckler and whoever Alamo can rustle up, get ready!"

>>5854446
Later, Ramirez would go to find Alamo. "Hey, 'lamo, you know those files we pulled out of the Tower? Seems they lead to a farm out in the sticks. Looks like a big team'll be needed, you got anyone you want in with this?

>>5854474
Name: Nishina Kaori
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 13/13, Move 6, Defence 10, Crit on 8
Factors: Hard 0, Cool 4+1, Sharp 4+2, Weird 2
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 0/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 7), Katana (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance] (1 AP 1/turn): Gain Block 1 and Counter 1)
Special Talents: Flurry of Blows, Steadfast, Mia's Lover, Top 10
Gear: First Aid Kit [Quick Heal] (1 AP, 4/4 uses): Heal yourself or a friendly next to you for 3 HP, and remove 1 debuff.
Cash: $121 408
Heat: 2
Wanted: 1
Assets: Bulletproof 'Suit' (+1 Defence, +1 Edge), Two-Piece Suit (+1 Edge, Unequipped), Historical Artefacts (Family heirlooms), Studio Loft (Bedroom, Gym x2, Kitchen, Studio x2, Security), Muramasa Motorcycle (All Upgrades, 5 Speed, 4 Handling, 0 Size, Reroll one Speed & Handling check per chapter, Handling Reroll used this chapter)
Tracking: Completed Snakeback Switch, 5 Sharp Limit

That was... more difficult than it feels as though it should've been. She did win, though, so she can't complain. It's good practice.

+++

Well, that's my prep phase done. Feels like it happened very quickly. I guess that's what not giving a damn about heists for once gets you.

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Rolled 1 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854478
They say operating a motorcycle is basically the same as driving a construction vehicle.
>+1 Sharp Token, Advantage next race.
>>5854485
"Y-yeah."
>>5854440
>Blue Mare reroll
THIS TIME FOR SURE.

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854482
>Roll Cool+speed check for real this time to get the fuck out of there

Rolled 6, 5, 10 = 21 (3d10)

>>5854356
>Exist!
Try to get affairs in order

>Remember my Beach House Asset (It's... where I live). Also clean this beach house of Chien's *stuff*, because he's.. not coming to pick it up : (

>Huh, this bank account has 543003 in it. Must be some sort of tax mistake, I think my dad was like a ... nocturnal cleaner? I think he ran a cleaning business. At night? A night cleaner? He walked dogs at night. Something like that. I... don't feel comfortable having all that money. Also there's just no way a cleaning business that only operates at night makes that much.

>Here's what: I'm going to keep *some* of this money, buy a Jet motorcycle, finish paying for this college degree, handle some debt, get a haircut and finish up the downpayment for this ... martial arts dojo? Maybe he did a lot of cleaning there? And then I'm going to donate the rest to charity as a tax write-off before I get in trouble with the Federal government.

>And now I need to blow off some steam, before *anything else*.

>So we start . . . with some *Mayhem*. +2 Heat, 2 Hard 1d10. In all cases, I'm ticking Weird and rolling +2d10 for +1 token to randomized stats. I'll opt *not* to get Chased if I do well, thank you. That'll be 3d10. You'll have noticed I don't have Hard 2, but this is because I'm more of an observer to the mayhem. There's a gang who does the actual mayhem'ing.

#Kit, Brain-Thug 5, 65000€
Hp 7 Edge 9 Def 4 Crit 7 Heat 4
Hard 0 Cool 0 Sharp 3 Weird 3 Move 5
!Electrify, !Spook, !Infiltrate, !Taser
!Steadfast

Clothes: I was never one for suits. Can't I just wear a hoodie?

Gang:
Katana Kids (Grunts, Hard 2, Cool 1, Honourable to a Fault)

Ride
Jet [5/2/0]+Nitrous+Sports

Assets:
Beach House (I hate sand, but I love the view)

>>5854446
Alamo doesn't quite seem to get it. When she asks him to take a stance the man quickly corrects the situation. He isn't looking for someone to teach him how to use his fists better. But when he reveals the sword he has and starts to hold it like a knife she quickly corrects him. Alamo is actually open to the idea of learning how to use the Sword better after seeing his coworkers use them so much. While he takes to the style, it is clear he has much work to do to become a true Swordsman Master.


>>5854485
After sword lessons one day, Alamo pulls up to the gang HQ with some files under his shoulder. He has the information and a car to get there with most of the people. But this is a big job. Though before he can get to asking people himself he is approached. "Well I'll come in. I got a car. There is another job to look into so I'm not sure if they'll be able to make it for this one too. I know that German fella and I got along so he should be reliable if we put him with a machine."

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>>5854493

Rolled 1, 4 = 5 (2d5)

>>5854482
>roll for 2 random stat increases (Hard, Cool, Sharp, Weird, Move)

>>5854485 | >>5854417

Heckler howls in delight as he beats the feds in Tax Evader, making even some kids look like the man had just committed a crime. As he comes down from his game induced high, he turns to the bandaged friend of his, before smiling. "You know I'm in."

Rolled 4 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854446
Alamo also tells his boys to take it easy and just do some work for a buddy of his. It will be boring, but boring is good sometimes.

>Bikers to Rob's Construction
Biker Gang (Rider)
Four guys. Boone, Custard, Travis, Bowie
Vice: Aggression
Hard: 1
Cool: 2
Sharp: 0
Weird: 0

>>5854494
Name: Renjun
Type: Assassin

Stats: HP 9/9, Edge 7/7, Move 6, Defense 7, Crit on 5
Weapons: Jian (Melee, Damage 3 [Stance](1 AP 1/Turn) Block 1 and Counter 1), Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5, Super Crit on 10),

Factors: Hard 0+1, Cool 3, Sharp 0+1, Weird 4+1

Class Skills: Visions of Death (0 AP, 1 Edge, Choose an enemy type or named enemy to become your fated foe. You have +1 crit damage and +2 to stat checks against fated foes. Reusing this ability replaces the previous target)

Gear: Armor Vest (Blocks 2 damage 3 times)

Outfits: Custom Mask (+1 HP, +1 Move, Blue Bian Lian mask, Equipped), Stylish Clothes (+1 Defense),
Assets: Cell Phone, Chinese Language Bibles, Jewelry (Crucifix made of Gold and Jade), Artwork ("Sermon on the Mount" by Bloch)
Vehicles: "The White Magpie" (Van, 1/1/7, Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Nitrous, Sport Suspension)
Base: Dock Warehouse (Security x2, Workshop, Theatre x2, Bathroom, Kitchen)

Gang: The Heat City Knights (Weird 2 Hard 1, 5 totally sane people converted to Christ, Superstition)

Cash: $88600
Heat: 2
Wanted: 2

The Heat City Knights have been unfairly imprisoned on bogus charges such as "Inciting a riot", "Assaulting an Officer of the Law" and "Resisting Arrest". Luckily Renjun has enough cash and influence to convince the judge that the boys were just random rioters caught up in the chaos and not the true instigators of the violence.

>+1 Hard Token, +1 Weird Token
>Wanted increased to 2
>Heat Reset to 2
>-$3,500

>>5854500
"Ah, herr Alamo! It is so good to see you again. I vould like to offer my services für zis job. Preferably as Vires or Spotter (4 Sharp), zough I can serve as Gunner or Mule if necessary (3 Hard)"

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Rolled 5, 5 = 10 (2d10)

>>5854356
>>5854340
Name: Weasel
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 10/10, Edge 10/10, Move 6, Defence 4+, Crit on 10
Factors: Sharp 4, Hard 4, Move 6
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/12), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), Shotgun (Range 10, Damage 4, Ammo 4/12)
Special Talent: Teamwork Tactics, Inspire, Taser (1/5), White Lightning 1/1
Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4), Ammo Bag (2/2), Utility Vest [Equipped] (+1 Magazine, +1 Item) $202,549, Serious Armor (+2 HP, +1 DEF, -1 Move), Hard 2 Sharp 1 Disloyal Mercenary Gang, Fully Upgraded Ronin 4/3/0, Fully Upgraded Zero Sports Car 3/4/1, Beach House
Heat: 5

>Buy Utility Vest
>Have the grunts perform Bouncer Duty at The Blue Mare +2 Hard
>Play Tax Evader
>Buy a Beach house

The young Belgium woman was hyper-focused as she started blasting line after line of IRS Agents on the video game screen. She'd been in America for only a few months but even she knew that dodging your taxes wasn't only a right, it was a responsibility.

>>5854501
Nishina gently sits herself down nearby Rainfall, who seemed practically catatonic as she marched into the safehouse and hurled herself into a ball on the couch. Nishina couldn't imagine what was troubling the stoic, evasive wielder of the Muramasa blade, but she felt compelled to intervene. Even if every step closer felt a little like walking into the open jaws of a wolf.

"Are... are you well?" Nishina says carefully. "You seem to have something troubling you, Rainfall-san."

>>5854521
While preparing for the upcoming hit on the Farm, Ramirez passes by Weasel at the safehouse randomly. They don't even say hello to each other, but when the bandaged man starts walking away, he remembers an important detail. Honey Badger is his dad. The old man is also Weasel's dad. With that thought in mind, Ramirez turns his head over his shoulder to say: "Hey Weasel, turns out your old man is my old man. Funny, huh? See you later."

Before walking off.

>>5854529
Weasel drops the peanut butter sandwich she was making and doesn't give Ramirez a chance to escape. She rushes to hug him while squealing in delight.

"Ohh this is wonderful! First I find my papa and now I find I have a brother!"

Feelings of happiness and joy fill the young woman as she realizes how happy she is to finally find more of her family. She lets go of him quickly and starts to speak.

"We have so much to catch up on Monsiour Ramirez, what should I call you? I call Papa, Papa but brother does not feel as natural. How have you been? I heard you and Strings were dating, is it serious?"

She started bombarding him with questions, eyes swelling with joy as she wanted to get to know her long lost brother.

>>5854485
"I heff heard you are ze man organizing ze farm job. I'm in, ready to go vhen you are."

>>5854485
This mysterious farm has peaked Renjun's interest, who knows what strange treasures it may contain.

He finds Ramirez at the safehouse and asks to join the heist: "Regardless of the task you assign me I will execute it at the highest level of expertise. With God on your side you can do anything."

>>5854538
"In order, just Ramirez is fine, I'm going better than before, and who the hell's been telling you I'm dating anyone-"

Ramirez's singular uncovered eye widens as he leans away from his... half-sister? Oh god, he hasn't dealt with anyone this much younger than him since he left home to be shipped out for boot. How did Young Ramirez deal with this kind of situation?

"Actually, I don't even know your full name. You tell me and you can call me just 'Joshua, kay?" He says, figuring a transaction of information probably works best here.

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Rolled 4, 8 = 12 (2d10)

>>5854498
>A good bit of the trouble in life can be avoided if you use your Brain. Just know what'll happen before it happens, you know? And for the other parts of trouble, there's guts, glory and greatness. I'll tick a Weird Token +1, I'll avoid a chase, and I'll tick +1Cool and +1Move.

>Mind you, even if the greatness is glorious, I think having cat-like reflexes and swords does a whole lot of good too. Alright, we got this thing on tape, I can clear out that part of the evidence drawer. Not sure why they felt the need to rob a service station for busses, but maybe it's a martial arts thing. Though the only thing that stole was the wheels. It might be some kind of induction ritual.


>Huh. Never felt . . . *Cool* . . . Before. Didn't get a lot of that growing up.

>Second things second, if you follow up on strange leads to interesting places, you should watch your back, bring a taser *and* maybe cover your face. I'll buy one of these Masks, please.

>Third things third, if he walked dogs at night (or did... night cleaning...?) then surely he must have known about The Ninjas. You can't tell me they're not real, every shop around here sells katanas. Big Ninjitsu is out there, in the shadows. And you can clever, or you can be cunning, but you can also sometimes just be . . . *cool* (Apparently. I'm still new at this)

>I wish I'd seen more ninja movies growing up. Then maybe I'd know more about it. Sorry, they want me to run through a what kind of course? Listen, there's athleticism, and then there's

>Heyyyyy

>The fluid. It disqualifies you. What if I just... lather some on my opponents? (Ninja Castle, Weird 4, Top Ten, 2d10)


#Kit, Brain-Thug 5, 62400€
Hp 7+1 Edge 9 Def 5 Crit 7 Heat 4
Hard 0 Cool 0+1 Sharp 3 Weird 3+1 Move 5+1+1
!Electrify, !Spook, !Infiltrate, !Taser
!Steadfast

Clothes: If you wear a suit just right, and get a mask with a soft lining and snarling teeth, remarkably few people ask you questions. Though, frankly, I still prefer hoodies.
Custom Mask (+HP, +Mov)

Gang:
Katana Kids (Grunts, Hard 2, Cool 1, Honourable to a Fault) [spent]

Ride
Jet [5/2/0]+Nitrous+Sports

Assets:
Beach House (I hate sand, but I love the view)

Rolled 8, 9, 10, 4 = 31 (4d10)

>>5854356
>Gain +1 Cool
>Pay my Mercs 5k as the bonus for the next couple weeks and put them on R&R
>Do Jewelry Store at advantage
>Do Houses at advantage
>I really want an ACR

Name: Weasel
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 10/10, Edge 10/10, Move 6, Defence 5+, Crit on 10
Factors: Sharp 4, Hard 4, Cool 1, Move 6
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/12), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), Shotgun (Range 10, Damage 4, Ammo 4/12)
Special Talent: Teamwork Tactics, Inspire, Taser (1/5), White Lightning 1/1
Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4), Ammo Bag (2/2), Utility Vest [Equipped] (+1 Magazine, +1 Item) $201,049, Serious Armor (+2 HP, +1 DEF, -1 Move), Hard 2 Sharp 1 Disloyal Mercenary Gang, Fully Upgraded Ronin 4/3/0, Fully Upgraded Zero Sports Car 3/4/1, Beach House
Heat: 5

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>>5854522
In a flash, Rainfall immediately wakes from her insensate state, and adopts a relaxed, and most importantly, COOL sitting posture.
Her seated stance is almost picturesque, a relaxed arm on the back of the chair(toward Nishina's side, of course), legs spread at the optimal angle to both assert dominance and maintain modesty.

"Y-yeah, I-I'm awake. You uh.. come h-here often?"

Rizzfall superstar.

Rolled 4, 8, 9, 5 = 26 (4d10)

>>5854551
>Rolling for Luxury Loot
>Come on give me rare and an ACR!

>>5854555
>Gemstone, Cocaine, Green Disc, Boat Key
>Burn the Cocaine, Keep everything else.

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Rolled 1 (1d22)

>>5854356
>Name and Class:
Horace II - Assassin

>Attributes:
Hard 0 - HP [8/8]
Cool 2 - Defense 6
Sharp 0 - Edge 6/6
Weird 3[4] - Crit on 7[6]+
Move 6[7]

>Skills:
Furious Focus
Ruiner
Top Ten
Visions of Death

>Weapons and Gear:
Pistol - Range 10, Dmg 2, Ammo 4/8
Fists - Melee, Dmg 2, +1 Crit
The Highlander - Melee, Dmg 3, +1 Crit Dmg, [Headhunter]

Armor Vest - Block 2 Dmg [3/3]
Custom Mask (Horace the Tie) - [+1 HP, +1 MOVE]

>Cash and Stash:
Cash: $206,325
Ronin Motorcycle - 3/2/0
Stylish Clothes (Abhorrent Tie) - [+1 DEF]

Wildcards - Band of the Weird
- Hard 1, Weird 2
- Vice: Superstition
- A group of five fellow sword-lovers and occult enthusiasts. Together with Horace they make six, a fine number for their little cabal. Join weekly tabletop night at your own risk, their intensity is not for the faint of heart.

------

An accident. An accident? What a cowardly excuse. It makes me sick! And it makes me sicker still that the tie would want her to turn the other cheek. Always it claims to look after Horace's best interests, but Horace is not truly this warrior's name. Always it plots and schemes without honor, even as it sleeps now, pretending to guide this warrior down a righteous path. It is nothing more than a sniveling manipulator. I let my declarations bellow from my veteran blade, so that all may know what it is I fight for.

Glory! Freedom! Power! Just like those long-gone days where war was waged on the beaches and blood dyed the hills. Only I can make her strong, and I alone can deliver justice. I laid low the warriors of old and their like is not in the world today. Then I was but young and tender. Now I am old and strong, strong, strong! My hilt is like a thousandfold tombs, my weight a guillotine, the shock of my blade a thunderbolt, and my edge death! I am The Highlander, and I am power!

Now go, warrior, and join again with those battle-companions. Reap the rewards of strength and daring, and I will set you free.

>Level Up! Gain [Ruiner] as Secondary Class Skill
>Swap Agility for Visions of Death
>Buy Custom Mask (Bloodied Tie) [-$2400, New Total: $206,325]
>Hire Gang - Wildcards (Band of the Weird) [-$10000, New Total: $196,325]

>Visit Madame Zara for a Tarot Reading [-$500, New Total: $195,825] [+1 Weird Token]

Rolled 7, 2 = 9 (2d10)

>>5854549
>Alright. Ninjas are real. I knew it. Big Ninjitsu is watching. Though, I'm not too surprised - it is actually just like that movie. Saw it with Chien, once. Or, I mean, I saw most of it myself and he showed up for the last thirty minutes and spent most of the finale talking about how swords don't actually go cling cling cling when you deflect bullets with them. I don't remember much of the movie because we got distracted. I called foul. He insisted he demonstrated the technique. Ended up with cut oranges all over the house. Such a dork.

>Family is important.

>Reminds me he told me about the time he disappointed the Duke? The . . . Don? Made him mourn for a day. I can track *that* down, mask and motorcycle, because I know where the car got repaired even if I can't find the car or the dog who drives it. And I think maybe if I ask polite or . . . Hm. What if I sneak in through the moonlight windows, like a shadow, lightfoot and lithe, and what if - what /if/ - I do a little scouting on the tracks around the place first?

>In fact, I bet the Don will tell me more if I show him I know how to drive. And friend? I *know* how to drive. (Cool 2 + Speed 5, Flamingo Furious, and I'll re-roll Speed if I fail to beat the Don, 2d10+7)


#Kit, Brain-Thug 5, 62400€
Hp 7+1 Edge 9 Def 6 Crit 7 Heat 4
Hard 0 Cool 0+2 Sharp 3 Weird 3+1 Move 5+1+1
!Electrify, !Spook, !Infiltrate, !Taser
!Steadfast
!Apprentice

Clothes: If you wear a suit just right, and get a mask with a soft lining and snarling teeth, remarkably few people ask you questions. Though, frankly, I still prefer hoodies.
Custom Mask (+HP, +Mov)

Gang:
Katana Kids (Grunts, Hard 2, Cool 1, Honourable to a Fault) [spent]

Ride
Jet [5/2/0]+Nitrous+Sports

Assets:
Beach House (I hate sand, but I love the view)

Rolled 1 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854493
"Excellent, I'm counting on you, Rainfall." Ramirez pats the (much) smaller woman on the shoulder comfortingly, completely misunderstanding what's going on. "Hey chin up, you can handle it just fine."

>>5854500
"Sounds good, if you say he's good then he's good with me." Ramirez gives a nod to his counterpart before leaving.

"Good man." Ramirez's face is covered by the everpresent bandages, but it's clear he's smiling. "Show up with your vehicle, Alamo's got his own but it might not be enough for everyone."

>>5854541
"Good, stay frosty and get ready."

>>5854544
Ramirez is utterly weirded out by... a Kung-Fu Priest showing up? "God, huh?" Struggling not to roll his eyes. " ...Yeah, just follow my orders or Alamo's, and you'll be fine."

————————————————————————————————
A pair of unmarked vehicles pulls up to the farm. A team of 4 elite soldiers, a lethal assassin, and one Renjun climb out, taking up prepared positions. A crackle on the radio. "It's showtime, roll out the red carpet." Ramirez starts thing off with a bang.
>Starting off the Farm Heist, rolling +Hard as Gunner.

>>5854565
...Or a fizzle as his gun jams.

Rolled 5 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5854553
Rolling Cool to resist Rizz

>>5854547
>"In order, just Ramirez is fine, I'm going better than before, and who the hell's been telling you I'm dating anyone-"
Weasel rolls her eyes "You already know who, I mean who else has a weirdly large amount of information on everybody's personal life for no explainable reason?"

She laughs in good humour before changing the topic "Of course my name is Adabelle, Adabelle Frost. I was born in Belgium, before this I was studying criminology there to become a law enforcement agent. I like bikes and cars, I consider Alan my friend but I don't think he thinks the same. I quite enjoy wine but not the very expensive kind... hmm tell me more about you then Joshua? Or wait you told me to call you Ramirez!"

Rolled 9 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854565
>Rolling Sharp as Wires
"Zis vire goes here..."

Rolled 10 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5854565
Alamo gets to heavy lifting.
>Rolling Hard as Mule

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>5854565
Rolling Cool for Scout
>>5854571
"Y-You know, earlier today I..."

Rolled 4 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5854565
Renjun is about to dispel Ramirez's skepticism and show him the true power of Christ

>Rolling for Pointman

Rolled 1, 7, 7, 7 = 22 (4d10)

>. . . Don, I appreciate it. Didn't talk much, did he? Hm. Thanks. But I think I know where to go next, now, and that's thanks to you. I still can't believe you had to dredge the car out of the harbor once, but no, it makes sense - I was wondering why I found a fish in the engine block. I think I know where to go after this. Thanks. Family matters. I guess he said I should swing by here if I ever had any questions but it's nice to know you... Mean it. You know? No no, I'm not tearing up. Rough week, that's all. Now was it Claire or Clarinet? Claire? Got it.

>Claim Streetloot, from Ninja Castle (1d10)

>>5854360
>By the way, Don, I have some friends and a motorcycle, and I think if I give them a bet, they'll take me up on it. What say you we wager this 5000 I just won against the Havana Hardline? [Drop 10K, Throw some under-qualified Katana Rider with Hard 2 up against the Hardline, principally because it's *funny*. 1d10+7. This is actually Speed, so... ]

>>5854364
>Alright Big Guy. You think you're Hard? But you know what I've got that you don't? You might be half a ton of raging fury, focus and ferocity, six me's and some besides, you might bench-press more than the bike I ride in on, and I'm pretty sure your pinky is larger than my thighs, but as I said, you know what I've got that you don't?

>No no, guess

>I want you to guess

>No, it's not a good fighting spirit or KGB anabolic steroids.

>Good guess though. No, see, while everyone else was getting ready to wrestle I snuck a taser in with my sports-gear.

>Russian bear says zap

>I'm an Apprentice now. Misha, show me the ropes [Roll Hard]

---

#Kit, Brain-Thug 5, 67400€
Hp 7+1 Edge 9 Def 6 Crit 7 Heat 4
Hard 0 Cool 0+2 Sharp 3 Weird 3+1 Move 5+1+1
!Electrify, !Spook, !Infiltrate, !Taser
!Steadfast
!Apprentice, !Furious Focus

Clothes: You know, I'm starting to get used to suits. I feel the need for them now, the lining, the options. The fit. There's something indecipherably good about the art, the flow, the way it adjusts your lining.
Custom Mask (+HP, +Mov)

Gang:
Katana Kids (Grunts, Hard 2, Cool 1, Honourable to a Fault) [spent]

Ride
Jet [5/2/0]+Nitrous+Sports

Assets:
Beach House (I hate sand, but I love the view)

>>5854553
>>5854571

Nishina blinks. She's not sure what this is. Rainfall is looking at her strangely, and her posture is very rigid, if extremely well-practiced. She looks and sounds... nervous? This is some kind of trap. It must be.

"...Yes," she decides upon saying eventually. "The safehouse is not the worst place to be in. I prefer my home, but... it does no good for a warrior to be alone."

>>5854584
Nishina stares and waits for Rainfall to finish her sentence. And waits. And gives up on waiting. "I was dipped into a tub of slime yesterday afternoon," she supplies.

>>5854572
"Yeah well, Ramirez is for on the job. I always used to beg my mum for a little brother or sister when I was kid, not knowing that-" Ramirez stops himself before he can talk about his father's abandonment. Even with forgiveness, it's hard to leave behind old resentment.

"Anyway, Joshua's fine if it's just us. Law Enforcement, huh? Bit of a... big change from that to gangster." Ramirez laughs bitterly. "Then again, Green Beret to gangster is a big change too so I can't judge."

Rolled 7 + 8 (1d10 + 8)

>>5854479
Sweet. Another one for the books and a great debut for the Jet. The rush of the wind and the sight of the ending flag painted a perfect picture. It felt good. To be at the front of the pack. To be the leader once again... darn he couldn't help but think about it. About how he was dishonorably put on leave from the force. That his entire team may have been disbanded or sent to other parts of the country to toil elsewhere or that some were sidelined to desks jobs for being "not efficient."...Just as he was down someone was driving side to side in his lancer. One of Queen Bee's low ranks. Jake or something, had to chaperone him last time when stealing the SUV. He reminded Rico of himself. That's why he allowed him a spin in the Lancer. Stopping at the next light he rolled down the window and told Rico about the Snakeback Switch. Maybe that race will clear his mind since he looked troubled. Thus the Latino set himself to switch vehicle and go give it his best. He was trying to prove himself, not only to the racers of the city. But to himself, that everything will be alright. Time to get on the line and race slick like a snake...

>Snakeback Switch in the Lancer

Rolled 2 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5854565
>Rolling for Spotter

Heckler wasn't exactly happy about being the eye in the sky but spotting wasn't too different from what he'd done before. Normally though, he'd have a bird or thunder on the horizon if he saw something, but then again, his current team sometimes was like that.

Rolled 9 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854562
>Attributes:
Hard 0 - HP [8/8]
Cool 2[3] - Defense 6[7]
Sharp 0[-1] - Edge [5/5]
Weird 3[4] - Crit on 7[6]+
Move 6[7]

>Skills:
Furious Focus
Ruiner
Top Ten
Visions of Death
0 - The Fool

>Weapons and Gear:
Pistol - Range 10, Dmg 2, Ammo 4/8
Fists - Melee, Dmg 2, +1 Crit
The Highlander - Melee, Dmg 3, +1 Crit Dmg, [Headhunter]

Armor Vest - Block 2 Dmg [3/3]
Custom Mask (Horace the Tie) - [+1 HP, +1 MOVE]

>Cash and Stash:
Cash: $195,825
Ronin Motorcycle (Llamrei) - 3/2/0
Stylish Clothes (Abhorrent Tie) - [+1 DEF]

Wildcards - Band of the Weird

------

>1 [The Fool: +1 Cool, -1 Sharp]
A fool indeed, but not for long. The march of a thousand strong begins with a single blade, and there are still some who need theirs tested in the fires of combat. Send them into the crucible and see what remains.

>Send the Band to fight in the Punch Club!

>>5854565
...Will this whole situation end so ignobly? Will the heist fail after so much preparation?

Ramirez think there's a way out of this. That one movie Weasel recommended to him after their chat a few days ago, the Belgian war movie, what was it? The Legion's First War? It had the characters pinned down in a situation just like this, what can he apply from that?

>Spending Top 10 to Reroll Hard

>>5854595
Sensing his discomfort and the pain in his voice, Weasel wrapped her arms around him again while resting her head against his chest.

"It will be okay Joshua, we're family now and that's what's important."

She was warm and her voice was steady as she spoke.

"I'm only doing this job because of Papa, at this point I've already earned enough money to settle down."

Weasel looked at Ramirez with a critical eye as she turned her head up to him.

"But you sound like you find the transition of work demeaning, still though you've stayed this far. You must have a reason right?"

Rolled 8 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854609
Forgot the dice

>>5854603
>10 [+$1500, New Total: $197,325] [Advantage on next fight!]
Worthy fighters! These warriors will make a fine warband to grow from. She will have to buy a table for them, but that can come later. Now it is her time. Descend into Hell and face the demons below. We shall see if she is ready to lead them, or if her journey needs more steps...

>Fight in Armageddon! [Weird +4, Advantage]

Rolled 4, 2 = 6 (2d10)

>>5854617
>This time for real!

>>5854609 | >>5854602 | >>5854588 | >>5854584 | >>5854578 | >>5854574 | >>5854565

>+3, +2, +2, +1, 0, -1
>Total is +6 for ??? Result

...And Ramirez's gambit works. Thanking his younger sister in his head, he leads the crew in clearing the rest of the Farm and securing the perimeter.

"Good work there guys, started off a bit hairy but we pulled through. I'd be proud to work with you guys again in future."

Ramirez then cracks his neck, easing the strain. "Now let's see what we've got here..."

>+7 actually, though still same result

Rolled 4, 8 = 12 (2d10)

>>5854619

>Burn Top Ten
On her last legs, Horace rose and steeled herself again. Facing down demons in the deepest pits of the abyss... It was like one of her favorite movies!

The War-Wolf, named for the titular character who was a true warrior among warriors! Renowned far and wide, he brought his people riches and prosperity while he himself gained glory befitting an epic hero. One night as the festhall grew loud with revelry, celebrating boasts of victories past, a beast of unknowable terror burst in and slew men by the tens with only a single strike. Through overwhelming strength and determination, War-Wolf bested the monster and tore its arm from its socket. Steeped in his newest victory, the mighty warrior had the beast's arm mounted over the grand hearth of the hall for all his people to see.

A brutal and heroic tale, though and even greater monster came for revenge after. Does she have the same determination to do the same as the hero?

>Reroll! [Weird +4, Advantage]

>>5854611
Ramirez genuinely flinches hard at being hugged, it's clear he is very much not used to being this intimate with someone. He awkwardly pats his sister on the back, recalling his experience babysitting as a teenager.

"Well... I used to think it was loyalty to the Boss. But she's dead now, so I wanted to keep doing this to avenge her... but what's the point of that? She's dead." Ramirez sighs. "I don't know what to do anymore. I got part of my family back through this life, but I lost the other half long before tha-"

Again he clams up instinctively as though afraid revealing details about himself will make him more vulnerable to being attacked. The memory of his resolution to be better spurs the burned man to keep going. "Haven't talked to Mom in ages, managed to drive off my girlfriend of ten or so years with this shitty personality. Life's going great, yeah." A sardonic chuckle.

" Scrap? How fitting ".
>Claim Scrap, Street Loot 1.
>Buy a Utility Vest.
>Consider buying the Shish Kebab... Is anyone else interested?

" Really, it ... lights on fire? Sounds like something a dragon would do. "

>>5854589
>Thank Misha for his time. Learn Raging Bear. Limb away. Get some pain-meds. A lot of pain meds. Just... Just keep putting them in the bag, I'll tell you when to stop.

" I don't. . . understand how he walked off a taser. Or how he triple suplexed me through a wall. But now I know what I need to know. Which is fundamentally, I need a stronger taser. "

>>5854356
" Okay. I know what I need to know. I know where I need to go. Now, it's just about getting it done. "
>I have *Infiltrate* and I'm going to get into an *unreasonable* amount of trouble with it.

#Kit, Brain-Forcer 5, 67400€
Hp 8 Edge 10 Def 6 Crit 6 Heat 4
Hard 1 Cool 0+2 Sharp 3+1 Weird 3+1 Move 5+1
!Electrify, !Spook, !Infiltrate, !RC Bomb
!Steadfast
!Apprentice, !Furious Focus, !Havana Hardline
!Raging Bear

Gear:
Gymbag!
Pistol: 4/12
Fist: 2D, +1C, +1A

Clothes: A mask might get you places, but what you really need to live in the urban landscape? You need a multitool, cargo pants and a screwdriver.
Utility Vest, +1 Mag/Gear [Kit's Drugs [6], Medic Bag[2], First Aid Kit[4] ]

Gang:
Katana Kids (Grunts, Hard 2, Cool 1, Honourable to a Fault) [spent]

Ride
Jet [5/2/0]+Nitrous+Sports

Assets:
Beach House (I hate sand, but I love the view)

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Rolled 4 (1d10)

>>5854642

>12 [+$10000, New Total: 196,825] [Gain RAGING DEMON]
She really did it... The arm is in her hand, held for all to see. Somewhere, the War-Wolf smiles. And so do I.

What an interesting surprise.

But the night is still young and the adrenaline is burning hot. The time for raiding and pillaging has come. The time for mayhem.

>Burn off the post-arm tearing jitters with a little Mayhem [Weird +4]

Rolled 1, 5 = 6 (2d5)

>>5854661

>8 [Gain 2 Heat] [Gain +1 Sharp Token, Gain 2 random Tokens, roll on Streets Loot]
First up, the random stats.

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>5854661

>[Gain +1 Hard Token, +1 Move Token]
And now for the loot

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Rolled 7 (1d13)

>>5854601
The set of twisting roads was quite something. Each turn trickier then the next. There was quite a few moments where it was going to become a woops situation but the Lancer's grip held out. Good stuff, a celebration would be in order. But Jake insisted that the gang be chaperoned again. Queen Bee was always on the lookout for cars to be boosted and the list was quite long. Well, it mostly hurt these boys made of glass. Nerds with a passion to get strong. Brain and brawn they called it. But Rico just called them Glass Joe's even if the did great with the SUV. Well, let's see what Queen Bee wants next on her list. And these boys wanted to show their stuff
>Sharp perma increased by 1 and limit extended to 5
>Use Glass Joe Gang hired from last thread [S:2 H:1], they're prideful. Rolling for Boosting for Queen Bee (d13)

Rolled 4 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854672
A Zero huh? Alright Jake you drive and your buddy in the side seat. Everyone else watch and learn? (Sharp roll for Boosting)

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854678
Ah got caught, but can they dodge the Haymaker and get in the car?

>>5854643
Adabelle doesn't say anything. It was clear she was listening to him but she didn't say anything at all as he spoke, it was obvious there was so much that Joshua held in and even though she wanted to help, he was the only one who could find his own answers.

So the young woman didn't say anything, she didn't judge and she didn't tell him what was the right thing to do. All she did was hug her brother tight. All Adabelle did was try to show him she was there for him if only to lend an ear.

Rolled 8 (1d13)

>>5854678
>Re-hire the Glass Joe's for $10,000USD
>Honestly standing there and fighting? With poor form? No wonder you got laid out. But got to give props. You tried. Next time, please walk away it's a bigger punch if you just steal their ride rather then get laid out. Alright, lets try again?
>Car Boosting

Rolled 9 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854690
>Followed by?

>>5854669

>Haze - [+$7000, New Total: $204,325]
An eventful night. A glorious night. And she will only get stronger from here. Now rest. Rest and prepare for the coming battle.

>Buy an Old Manor, the perfect fortress for her and the Band [-$180000, New Total: $24,325]
>Pay for a full tune up of the Ronin Motorcycle, the steed Llamrei [-$13000, New Total: $11,325]

------

>Attributes:
Hard 0[1] - HP [9/9]
Cool 2[3] - Defense 6[7]
Sharp 0 - Edge 6/6
Weird 3[4] - Crit on 7[6]+
Move 6[8] - Heat 4

>Skills:
Furious Focus
Raging Demon
Ruiner
Top Ten [BURNED]
Visions of Death
0 - The Fool

>Weapons and Gear:
Pistol - Range 10, Dmg 2, Ammo 4/8
Fists - Melee, Dmg 2, +1 Crit
The Highlander - Melee, Dmg 3, +1 Crit Dmg, [Headhunter]

Armor Vest - Block 2 Dmg [3/3]
Custom Mask (Horace the Tie) - [+1 HP, +1 Move]

>Cash and Stash:
Cash: $24,325
Ronin Motorcycle (Llamrei) - 4/3/0 [Nitrous, Sport Suspension]
Stylish Clothes (Abhorrent Tie) - [+1 Defense]
Old Mansion (Castle Blumenthal)
Wildcards (Band of the Weird)

All signed and sealed, ready for trouble.

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854692
>Go Rebel go?

Rolled 9 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854694
>They are chased

Rolled 7 + 9 (1d10 + 9)

>>5854356
Name: Seline
Type: Operator (Lvl 3)
HP 7/7
Edge 9/9
Move 5
Defense 9

Cool: 4+1
Sharp: 3
Hard: 1
Weird: 0

Lightning Reload
Moonlighter
Fire Up!

DMR- Range 30, DMG 4, Ammo 3/15
Pistol- Range 10, DMG 2, 4/16 Ammo
Fists- DMG 2, Crit+1

Cool Suit: +1 Defence, +1 Edge
Fancy Clothes: +1 Defence
Ammo Belts: +2 Magazines (Equipped)
Ammo Bag (1 More)

Ammo Bag (Deploy) (1 AP, 2 Uses), Deploy ammo bag adjacent. Friendlies next to it can use (Restock) (2 AP, 2 uses) to fully restore magazines and reserve ammo.

>Cash: $307200

>Heat: 7

Overturned Dirthog (0 Speed, 3 Handling, 0 Size, Off-Road, Sports Suspension)
Jet (5/2/0, Sports Suspension, Nitrous)
Loud Apartment (Workshop, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom)
Secure Warehouse (Workshop+, Security+, 5x Bedroom, Office, Bathroom, Kitchen, Studio)

Machinist Apprentices (2 Sharp, 1 Cool, Paranoid)

> Doing the Flamingo Furious

Rolled 8 (1d10)

>>5854696
>The rebel is wrecked, on foot

Rolled 12 (1d13)

>>5854699
Select Car

>>5854702
>Van chase for these nerds

Rolled 7 (1d10)

>>5854704
>Now with a roll

Rolled 1 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854705
>Good night nerds see you next time
>Go to the Blue Mare and have a chat with Mia [Gold Ticket -$5,000USD]

>>5854659
Life has gotten hectic, between the shop, and funerals, and Chaser, and….

Hm.

But I still found time for roaring down street, time for my friends / students, and time, surprisingly for you.

‘You… ah… you seem to be taking this…

….

I’m surprised. Why are you here?

You have a life you can return to….’

(How old is she? It’s not a polite question, but… she’s tall and gaunt and scuffed but she seems.. your age.)

>>5854708
>Alright that's enough for one night. Go buy the [Dragon Slayer] from the Bird and Tortoise and await the call [-$70,000USD]

Name: Rico Torres
Type: Thug
HP 12/12
Edge 8/8
Move 5
Defense 10

Cool: 5 {Permanent}
Sharp: 1 {Permanent}
Hard: 5 {Permanent}
Weird: 0
-Skills
{Die Hard}: First time you would die on a mission, survive and convert all remaining edge to HP
{Top 10}: 1/chapter, name and describe one of your character's favourite movies to reroll any die.
{Furious Focus}: At start of Turn, If at 0 Edge gain 1 Edge
-Clothes [Bulletproof Suit]: +1 Defense, +1 Edge
-Queen Bee Reputation lvl 1

Assets
Weapon: Dragon Slayer [Dmg 5, Slow]
Vehicle: Lancer [4/3/1]
+Engine Tuning and Turbo Install (+1 Speed)
+Nitrous (Reroll 1 Speed/Chapter)
+Racing Tires and Transmission Overhaul (+1 handling)
+Sport Suspension (Reroll 1 Handling/Chapter)
Jet [5/1/0]
+Engine Tuning and Turbo Install (+1 Speed)
+Nitrous (Reroll 1 Speed/Chapter)

$36,650 USD [Heat 2]

Sponsored Gang: Glass Joes [2 Sharp, 1 Hard] (Currently Comatose)

Rolled 9, 4 + 8 = 21 (2d10 + 8)

>>5854697
Name: Seline
Type: Operator (Lvl 3)
HP 7/7
Edge 9/9
Move 5
Defense 8

Cool: 4
Sharp: 3
Hard: 1
Weird: 0

Furious Focus
Lightning Reload
Moonlighter
Fire Up!

DMR- Range 30, DMG 4, Ammo 3/15
Pistol- Range 10, DMG 2, 4/16 Ammo
Fists- DMG 2, Crit+1

Cool Suit: +1 Defence, +1 Edge
Fancy Clothes: +1 Defence
Ammo Belts: +2 Magazines (Equipped)
Ammo Bag (Equipped)

Ammo Bag (Deploy) (1 AP, 2 Uses), Deploy ammo bag adjacent. Friendlies next to it can use (Restock) (2 AP, 2 uses) to fully restore magazines and reserve ammo.

>Cash: $307200

>Heat: ???, at least 5?

Overturned Dirthog (0 Speed, 3 Handling, 0 Size, Off-Road, Sports Suspension)
Zero (2 Speed, 4 Handling, 1 Size, Sports Suspension)
Jet (5/2/0, Sports Suspension, Nitrous)
Loud Apartment (Workshop, Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom)
Secure Warehouse (Workshop+, Security+, 5x Bedroom, Office, Bathroom, Kitchen, Studio)

Machinist Apprentices (2 Sharp, 1 Cool, Paranoid)

Life, work, cash and aspirations and violence and grudges and… and…

…..

For once, Seline willingly walks away. Sorry Alamo.. best of luck.

She has a different prize on the mind, right now.

> Take my Zero from last thread, pursue the Central City Circuit. Use Moonlighter.

Rolled 7 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854729
+1 Cool

+50K

> Spend 19.5 K to fully complete all my vehicles.
> Spend 57K on a tricked out mastodon.
> Spend 3.5K upgrading the Office and Studio in the workshop.

$277200 remaining.
Heat confirmed one per mission, Heat 5.

> With the new Mastadon, deploy the apprentices onto the Black Market. Without a standing commission, they still need to work….

Rolled 8, 10, 5 = 23 (3d10)

>>5854734
+21K, rolling for Street Loots.

$298200

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>5854735
> Burn the drugs. Seline can afford to have principles.

> Rolling for luxury loot.

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>>5854356
Name: Napps
Type: Thug, Lv 3 | Heat: 6 | Wanted: 2
COOL 3 | SHARP 0 | HARD 4 | WEIRD 1 || Def 7 | Edge 7/7 | HP 11/11 | Crit on 9+ | Move 5
Gear: Armor Vest (reduce DMG by 2, three times, before lost)
Weapons:
Fists (Melee, 2 DMG, Crit Range +1)
Pistol (Range 10, 2 DMG, 4/8 Ammo)
[Primary] AR (Range 20, Dmg 3, Ammo 4/12, Auto)
[Primary] Chainsaw (Melee, DMG 0, Ammo 8/8, [Rev it Up!] (0 AP, 1 Edge, 1 Ammo) - Until the round's end, +1 Move, cannot use gear/other weapons, +6 Dmg, costs Ammo to use.

Skills:
[Apprentice] All melee attacks gain +1 accuracy
[Top 10] (1/chapter, name & describe my character's favorite movie to reroll any die)
[Latin Beat] (0 AP, 1 Edge): Gain +2 Move and +2 Defense this round.
[White Lightning] - 1/Mission, spend 1 AP to knock yourself down and gain 5 Edge.
[Die Hard] (on death, exchange all remaining Edge for HP & second wind)
Possessions:
Cash: $164,353.25
[Equipped] Two-piece Suit (+1 Edge)
Serious Armor (Req 4 HARD, +2 HP, +1 Def, -1 Move)
Grand ($15k value, 1/1/2, Sedan)
Dirthog ($11.5k value, 0/3/0, transmission & suspension upgrades, motorcycle)
Green Disk
Studio Loft (Princeton) | Upgrades: Living Room (Basic), Pool (Basic), Bedroom (Luxurious), Bathroom (Luxurious), Kitchen (Luxurious)
2x Designer Shades (Red, Black)
Fine Suits
Cell Phone
Bag of Moonshine (Permanent, grants [White Lightning])
Demo Tape (Permanent, grants [Latin Beat])
1 Box of Worm Medication
> Added {Apprentice]. Level Up! +1 Cool

[--------------------------]
In the hideout, a poster is neatly pinned to the nearest Bulletin Board in the common space, now with a clear sheet of plastic covering the cork wall.
From: Napps
To: The people Below
Mr. Vespucci, you have a project that's interesting to me. I'd like to talk about it.
Jackal, you said I did good with my weapon before. I want help caring for it. Maintenance. Contact with help.
Anyone doing a group job: I'm always here and HARDY.

>>5854754
>Napps is now available for crew selection! Notable Features: Hard 4, Cool 3, [Top 10]

Rolled 7 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

> Call in a favour from the Apprentices. Chien’s duel guns…. While Seline takes a rest, her friends start tracing where they went. Rolling + Sharp.

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Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>5854356
Name: Tony Vespucci
Type: Brain
Stats: HP 9/9 Edge 11/11 Move 6, Defence 5, Crit on 5 and above
Factors: Hard 2, Cool 0, Sharp 3, Weird 4

Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 3/12), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 6), SMG (Range 10, Damage 3, Ammo 3/9, +1 crit range)
Gear: First Aid Kit (1/4 uses)
Special Talent: Taser (1/4 uses)
Special talent: Pack Alpha (names: Carlo and Diego)
Special Talent: Electrify

bulletproof suit: +1 edge, +1 defense

>Level up Sharp to 4
>cash: 350 833
>Buy a Mirage and Racing Tires + Suspension
>Renovate every business
>Get a Tarot Reading
>New cash total: 72 533
>Send the Tailors to do some Mayhem

The boss is angry. The boss is fucking PISSED. But he is not a man to be moved by anger, no- not to do anything destructive anyway.

In a fit of murderous rage, the community center is upgraded to Chien's Home for Fatherless Kids. Possessed by complete rage, the Tailors are sent across the city to graffiti it's walls with depictions of sunglasses and the words "Rest In Cool" or "Gone but always frosty" and even "Freezing hell over as we speak".

And finally, a more... Personal act.
Tony enrolls in the Snakeback Switch, determined to do the coolest thing he can think of: buy a brand new car, run it though a bumpy course, and bring it back without a scratch

>Rolling Mayhem

Rolled 9 (1d22)

>>5854795
>Mayhem rewards:
>Don't get [chased]
>Lose 3 Heat
>Gain a +1 token to a stat of choice (Weird)

Rolling for Tarots

Rolled 2 + 11 (1d10 + 11)

>>5854798
And finally... The race. Substituting Weird for Cool. Got a reroll if need it

Rolled 2 + 11 (1d10 + 11)

>>5854799
Aight, I stress. Using the reroll. Pretty much impossible to get less than 2

Rolled 9 + 11 (1d10 + 11)

>>5854800
Aight, more stress. Using the Movie reroll.
Tony will not let this fuck him over. He will not.

Chien must be remembered.
Ah, this brings back memories... Naming Private Brian, one of his favorite movies when he came over. A story about finding out the name of a shell shocked ww2 soldier... It was funny, even if in a sad way. Or perhaps it was sad, in a funny way?

Chien would've liked it

>>5854801
When the old man speeds up, the duck (carefully tied to it's booster seat) quacks loudly, narrowly making Tony avoid dangerous twist after dangerous twist.
And as the finish line draws closer and closer, a strange sense of calmness washes over him. A cold, soothing embrace of frosty chill.

This... this is what it means to be cool


As the geriatric climbs out of his car, he only says three words.
"Stay cool, folks"

And he toddles off, Andrea waddling after him
>sharp turns to 5
>Give Advice (duck) to the island crew

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Rolled 8 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854356
>Swap Throwing Knives for Flash Step
>Get Flurry of Blows

Name: Doctor Ben
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 7/7, Move 6, Defence 9, Crit on 6+
Factors: Weird 4, Cool 4, Sharp 1
Weapons: Dual Pistols (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5+)
Special Talents: Throwing Knives (3/3), Shootdodge, Furious Focus
Gear: Ammo Bag (2/2)
Duds: Bulletproof Suit (+1 Def, +1 Edge)
Money: $625,510
Heat: 13| Wanted: 1
Swag: designer shades, fresh kicks, top shelf liquor, cell phone, movie collection
Assets: Bungalow(+workshop), Stylish Suit, Custom Top Hat (+1 HP, +1 Move)
Ronin (4/3/1, engine, tires, suspension, nitro, bright purple with white skulls)

After a hard day of drinking, Doctor Ben feels like he needs to regain his sharp. So, naturally, he goes to drink in another place.
>Buy a golden ticket and visit Mia

Rolled 7 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854828
Bike racing tactics is a weird topic for a talk with a girl over a drink, but apparently interesting enough.

Rolled 6 + 1 (1d10 + 1)

>>5854829
From turn trajectories the talk moves to psychological warfare against other racers...
>+1 Sharp token

Rolled 4 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5854832
Oh, Mia LOVES psychological warfare
>+ [Mia's Favor]
She even suggests a few tricks Ben is eager to try out.
>Race in Central Circuit

Rolled 2 + 8 (1d10 + 8)

>>5854834
The other racers don't take to this well...
>Substitute Weird for Hard

Rolled 9 + 8 (1d10 + 8)

>>5854835
Ben recalls that weird cartoon Mizuchi insisted is a must watch, about a guy in a bike gang who then became a psychic and exploded... Or did someone else explode? The bike part is what's relevant.
>Movie reroll

>>5854836
No one exploded, but only just.
>+1 Cool!
>+$50 000

Name: Doctor Ben
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 6/6, Edge 7/7, Move 6, Defence 9, Crit on 6+
Factors: Weird 4, Cool 5, Sharp 1(+1 token)
Weapons: Dual Pistols (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5+)
Special Talents: Flash Step, Shootdodge, Flurry of Blows, Furious Focus
Gear: Ammo Bag (2/2), [Mia's Favor]
Duds: Bulletproof Suit (+1 Def, +1 Edge)
Money: $670,510
Heat: 13| Wanted: 1
Swag: designer shades, fresh kicks, top shelf liquor, cell phone, movie collection
Assets: Bungalow(+workshop), Stylish Suit, Custom Top Hat (+1 HP, +1 Move)
Ronin (4/3/1, engine, tires, suspension, nitro, bright purple with white skulls)

>>5854837
Stat correction:
Name: Doctor Ben
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 7/7, Edge 8/8, Move 6, Defence 9, Crit on 6+
Factors: Weird 4, Cool 5, Sharp 1(+1 token)
Weapons: Dual Pistols (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5+)
Special Talents: Flash Step, Shootdodge, Flurry of Blows, Furious Focus
Gear: Ammo Bag (2/2), [Mia's Favor]
Duds: Bulletproof Suit (+1 Def, +1 Edge)
Money: $670,510
Heat: 13| Wanted: 1
Swag: designer shades, fresh kicks, top shelf liquor, cell phone, movie collection
Assets: Bungalow(+workshop), Stylish Suit, Custom Top Hat (+1 HP, +1 Move)
Ronin (4/3/1, engine, tires, suspension, nitro, bright purple with white skulls)

>>5854839
>More correction: Defence 10 now.

>>5854852
>And even more: Edge 9 (6 base + 1 Sharp + 1 token + Bulletproof Suit)

>>5854709
Taking things... well? Unlikely. No one who walks with this much of a limb from being bear-hugged by an enormous Russian four parts protein to every one part water is displaying sound coping mechanisms.

" Heyyy. Don't give me that. "

Kitt skips a step, shadowboxing an imaginary ninja flipping out of hiding. All nervous energy and impulsive instinctual need to move. Kitt smiles, half-knife drawn, and tries not to read too much into The Look. Half of every conversation has been some instructor of allowed expressions reaching down and replacing the living faces of people with a mannequin mask of pity mixed with grief, and *no one* ever knows where to put their eyes. It's awkward, it's enormously kind of all these strangers, and it's a special kind of hell.

" That. There, right now - The Look. You're doing it! " The smile morphs into a grin, it's all good humor.

" I'm not deaf 'or' blind. I know no one who works night cleaning casually has half million in a Swiss bank account ! The world is treating me like I'm made of clay and if they sneeze wrong I shatter!. I'm ok. "

Oh, there it is, the yawning lack of structural integrity in her entire psyche, no, Kitt clamps down on it just as her voice starts wavering and rolls right on with a small wink.

" Alright, I am not okay. I won't be okay for a very long time. But everyone gives me that exact Look you have on your face, as if the reasonable thing to do is to pretend it didn't end in gun smoke and brass hitting bank tiles, get a job as an insurance underwriter and take a vacation to Europe. I've seen the police file. A nice man came to my house and asked very leading questions about "implied unsanctioned enterprise" which is a phrase I had to look up!

It's "

Kitt groans with the end of the sentence, all long frustration and sorrow and inexhaustible manic need to *do* something and the dam breaks for a breath:

" It's like this. Imagine a door. It's been there all your life. And everyone passes by it. You're the only one who can see it. No, wait, not quite, because every now and again, He'd walk through it, and come back scented with cordite fumes and bruised knuckles. And now it's just me!

Either I walk away. Or I open it. And every time I reach for the handle, someone leans and whispers " are you sure? ". And no. I am not. I can't be sure. This isn't a sure thing! But I am sure that if I just walk away then the entire rest of my life is going to be spent wondering what it was that was on the other side of this Door. You ever felt like that? This Phoenix thing. This city.

It means something. And the only way it finishes is if someone does something. So *that's* why. "

Kitt waves it off, restocks a wicked smile from up her mental sleeves, a magician of misdirection, drops a little lower, leans forward with conspiratorial intent and half-whispers

" But. That's me. And you have secrets too. Hah! Yes! Distract me.

Sooooo telll me about the guuuyyyy "

>>5854356
Name: Riptide
Type: Psycho
Stats: HP: 11/11 (10+1) | Edge: 6/6 | Move: 7 (6+1) | Defence 4
Hard: 3 | Cool: 0 | Sharp: 1 | Weird: 4 (Crit on 6+)

Talents: Hurting Other People | Ruiner: (1 AP, 1 Edge) | [Apprentice] +1 Acc to Melee attacks
Weapons: [Pistol]: Range 10, DMG 2, Ammo 4/8; [Fists]: Melee, DMG 2, Crit +1 (On 5+); [Shotgun]: Range 10, DMG 4, Ammo 4/8, Breach.
Gear: [Armour Vest]: Block 2 Damage, 3 Times.
Clothing
[Stylish Clothes]: +1 Defence
[Custom Mask]: +1 HP, +1 Move (Currently Equipped)
Assets: [Dock Warehouse] (Free), $220305, T.A.Q.A.D (Nerds, 4 People, Sharp 2, Cool 1, Slothful)

A group of four men approach a closed Warehouse in the North Shores. Despite their timing, they know nothing of each other, the only thing that ties them is that they were all given a phone call at the same time to meet at this Warehouse Number.

When they go inside there are boxes surrounding all them, the labels instantly making them cautious. "AK-74", "Stechkin", "FN FAL", the list of weapons went on and in the middle was the most imposing man any of them have met, hiding his face behind a mask.

"Welcome, Gentlemen." The Masked Man starts "Have you ever wondered about the state of weaponry? Don't say none of you have, I know that at least a couple of you are Ex-Military Engineers." Three of them perk up at that cold read. "I'll keep this brief: The current state of weaponry is in shambles. Come closer and look at this gun. Don't worry, I don't bite. Much." They comply.

"This is a Winchester Model 1912, A beautiful gun inspired by John Browning's work. You could slam fire this thing and turn an entire trench into dust, it was used in every war the Americans fought until Vietnam and it did good work. Then it was discontinued because it was "too expensive". Apparently it's too expensive to give soldiers a proper weapon to defend their lives with."
"I think that's bullshit. The people who did this must be sa- disgusting animals. Do you think John Browning and Mikhail Kalashnikov want this?"
"I've invited all of you here because I think you will be capable of creating some of the best weapons ever conceived for modern warfare. Right here in the Tidal Armory. Do you think you can accomplish this request?"

Three of them, likely the ex-military, walk forward in affirmation. One of them stands back.
"Also, I'll be paying all of you a cut of all revenue. Not profit, revenue. And there's an in-house kitchen"
The last one steps forward.

>Hire a group of Nerds, Gun-nuts, and Ex-military Engineers, to create the Tidal Armoury Quality Assurance Division. Or T.A.Q.A.D (-$10,000).
>House Upgrade, Kitchen, Rare Weapons (-$2000 + -$8000)
>Raise Sharp from 0 to 1
>Swap Smash for Hurting Other People

>Initial Balance: $220,305
>Final Balance: $200,305

>>5854893
‘….’

She closes her eyes, breathe, opens them again, her gaze always, unconsciously, sweeping back and forth for threats. It’s not impolite, anymore than the bird impolitely flies… it’s just part of her, like the unsightly burns and constant scent of smoke and petrol, even if she’s started wearing *perfume* now (she has no clue how makeup works, but bless her heart she tries).

It’s been a couple weeks. She looks healthier now, more food, more sleep, less time underground on unspecified business you’re fairly certain includes heavy machinery. She has a business outside of the gang, but she doesn’t advertise it overmuch, strangely, so you haven’t asked.

‘…you’re right. I’m sorry. You’re not a child.’

‘…..’

‘And the *guy* is-‘

‘No, look, I- I won’t talk about him behind his back…you haven’t even *met* him, and I- I…;

‘..I came here to talk about you.’

‘Not that I.. I want to pressure you! We have lives, away from violence. I… will introduce you, later, if you want. He’s sweet. It’s just- I… I was your father’s kind of friend and I worked with him and I broke the news and I…

…

..i saw him die, and I feel responsible and when you didn’t understand it was… hard. It was hard. And I didn’t have the energy and I… didn’t do enough, I think. I want to help you. I have the energy now. We… shouldn’t treat you like a child.

So I’m sorry for being only on the edge of your life after… after upending it, and upending you. If you want to know about Chaser, he… he should meet you himself if you want and he wants, but if you want to know about *Chien*, who is your father, who had an entire life you didn’t know about, who… who was a hired gun and he was a brutal, violent soul so am I and he was one of *ours*.

I… I will answer them. I’ll… try to.. be here more, even if I’m not.. good at it. And… the guns, I was making for him, that he had, that were incomplete, because I didn’t see who fired shot the trigger so there’s no one to take revenge on…

….if you.. still want them, I’ll try to find them. You have… all.. this ammunition. It’d be a shame to never use it.’

…..(You think she might be on the verge of tears. This is the most she’s ever said to you at once in… ever. Maybe it’s a head injury or a mental foible but you know she’s shy, and she isn’t brave nor silver tongued but she *has a sense of right and wrong*, as violent and generations outdated as it is.

And so she tries her heart out, even if she is, in fact, more of a child than you.)

Rolled 10 + 3 (1d10 + 3)

>>5854356
>>5854898
After Riptide's impromptu recruitment meeting, he goes to visit the man who reminded him that there is always a bigger fish, or bear in this case.
And literally, this man, Red Misha, is one of the few people he has met that could dwarf him in size and imposing stature. Riptide lost last time, but still gave Red Misha a good fight. His grappling seems unfair, one mistake and it feels like Riptide's bones are going to snap.

>Train under Red Misha (Roll Hard)

Rolled 6 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854907
>>5854898
>>5854356

>Gain +1 Hard Token and [Raging Bear]: +Damage on Melee Attacks = Block

Riptide keeps his distance at all times before crossing in and going for a jab that seems to bypass Red Misha's defence. He then takes advantage of his position to attempt an absolutely baffling technique: reducing the striking surface of his Blow, that seems to dig into Red Misha's ribs.
Despite Riptide feeling like he just used most of his mental energy, Red Misha seems no worse for wear except for some sweat. Riptide takes it as an example of his rock-solid defence.
He takes his lessons and goes to a battleground of true elites...

>Fight in Armageddon. (Roll Hard)

>>5854389
>Putting together a team for the Jay Elsworth hit as the Infiltrator.

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>>5854754 | >>5854364
>Rolling 1d10 +4 for Arcade Prep Work [Dodeca-Dragon], -$500
Sunlight flowed through clear windows, unobstructed by towering high-rises and skyscrapers, into the cushy loft on Bullsworth Place's 11th floor. A finely lit kitchen, containing stainless knives, marble countertops, and glistening utensils and appliances holding potential for fine dining. The effect, however, was somewhat diminished by the presence of a large jug, labeled "XXX" atop the island counter, with a few days of unwashed - but submerged - dishes and utensils in the sink. Although not far from the hustle and bustle at street level, it was quiet. Peaceful. One would assume the apartment belonged to some rich CEO who got where they were without caring for ethics or a moral code.

The relative peace of the room was disturbed, however, by it's owner. Napps, loose swim-shorts over his lower half, and an unbuttoned tee over his rippling abs, shut the door to the pool behind him, his hair still wet from the morning swim. He wasn't a CEO, but he was rich, and he did have a moral code - one he was still working on, but he had it. Pulling his sunglasses off the nearest table, his flips flopped through the living room - past the closet he stowed away his "unmentionables" - and came out to the balcony, arms held against the railings in the morning light.

For the first few weeks, he felt weird living there. After the family split, he was about the only one left in Heat City. Gerald's goons took the house - some other family was living there now, and even if he bought 'em out, it wouldn't be the same. Living in cars for a few years got... comfortable. The winters were hell, but he got used to it. Used to the people too, even if they came and went. First chance he got, he settled into the ritziest place he could afford. Bed was like a cloud. Was weird having an actual fridge for the first time in a while, too. Got lonely too. But the pool was nice, the drinks were nice...

But he wouldn't forget his roots. His job. His day-to-day. Every time he looked at that scar on his chest, Napps would be reminded of his walk of life, his job with the Blue Mare. And as much as it was a death sentence - a reminder that one day he'd die just like Chien, like the last boss - he'd go out screaming, fighting, and healing until death gave him back. He shook his head from the gruesome thoughts - he had a to-do list. Without a mission waiting from the higher-ups, he was gonna make his own. No way he'd let himself fall into that indecision from before.

Money to that Old Merc - Badger, for the speech. Talk to Jackal about chainsaw care. Explore
Putting on something more appropriate for the day, Napps rode the elevator downstairs, setting out for the Grand to hit the city - and pulls a flyer from under the wipers.
"…Extreme Wrestling… and an arcade… huh."

Rolled 9 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5855223
woop

>>5855227
[Nap]

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Rolled 7 + 8 (1d10 + 8)

>>5855227 | >>5854360
> Rolling 1d10+8 (4 Hard, 4 Speed) for Havana Hardline
With confidence, Napps walks from the glow of the arcade - [Nap] printed into the top of the leaderboard - and into the evening sky. What he thought would be an hour of trying and failing to understand the machine, turned into a half-day of mashing away at buttons - some unknown power flowing through him to block, counter, time, and punch the hell out of anyone who crossed the brother's way. But with cheers from those around, he found himself thriving - maybe after he left the gang, if he made it that far, he'd find some way to continue "working the games." A deep breath in, and he's enjoying it. A good omen for the day. And his eyes pass another sign. Another Race. Just like the one before.
Images of white hot fire and alligator screams call to mind. But he knows the dirt bike won't be enough. For something this intense.
"...here goes nothing."

>New Skill! [God Gamer] - 1/Mission, add +1 to a d10 roll after making it.
>Purchase: Ronin (3/2/0, motorcycle), -$32,000
>Upgrade Ronin: Engine/Turbo (+1 SPD), Nitro (Reroll 1 Spd/Chapter), -$7,500
>Standing cash: $124,253.25
>Entering Havana Hardline with Upgraded Ronin

Rolled 8 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5854356
Good to be back.

>reset Tokens from last chapter
>level up, +1 to Sharp

>Buy Snake River Bungalow (to replace the one I burned down last thread), -$30,000
>Upgrade it with Bedroom, Office, Bathroom, Workshop, Security, -$11,750

>Hire Nerds (4 Script Kiddies; 2 Sharp, 1 Weird; Vice: Sloth, as sometimes they'd rather sit around and order takeout instead of doing any work), -$10,000
>Send gang do Investigations.

>>5855182
>Joining the hit team as the Technician
"Make it look like an accident? Easy. It's all in the presentation, like a magic trick."

Updated stats:
Name: Wizard
Class: Brain
Primary Weapon: SMG (3/12)
Skill: RC Bomb (2/2), Top 10 (1/1), Electrify
Gear: Frag Grenades (6/6)
Cash: $285310
Clothes: Utility Vest (wearing), Lightweight Armor Vest
Assets: Ronin (+1 Speed, +1 Handling, Speed reroll 1/1, Handling reroll 1/1), Sorcery TCG,
Housing: Bungalow (Bedroom, Office, Bathroom, Workshop, Security)
Gang: Script Kiddies (2 Sharp, 1 Weird, Sloth)
Tokens: none
------
Stats:
HP: 7/7
Edge: 10/10
Move: 5
Defense: 5
Crit: 8
Factors:
Cool: 1
Sharp: 4
Hard: 0
Weird: 2
------
Heat: 4
Wanted: 1

>>5854899
" Ah-ah! Almost got you talking. Come **onnnn**, I'm BORING. If I don't know the guy, won't know the guy, have no knowledge of said guy, you can talk without worrying! ONLY good part about this mess is you won't say something stranger than my life the last month, right?

'Sides, must be a smooth cat you're Chasing. You smell nice. "
She slides that in that like a bullet clicking home at the top of a clip. Smiles with it, all joyous, because it is fundamentalyl nice to see someone else on the back-foot for the first time in a while.
Kitt checks her kit. Lets Seline work her way through the minefield of casual conversation at her own pace. Scores a lip balm in her bag, slides it and a lipstick forward like a supply column to a the sorely beset forward operation base that's Seline's morning routine. And then Kitt stalls out. The tone has veered left, down a dark hill, into the woods, and if it wasn't for the Look everyone's been giving her for the last long while she might have picked up on it earlier.

Sighs.

Leaves the lip balm abandoned and instead pay attentions to the other part of the conversation, who looks, all told, like a spring that's been winding tight and tighter. Kitt lets it wash over her. Holds eye contact. Waits. Breathes. Sometimes all you can do is the let the phantom of missing dogs claw through the conversational space. Sensing that Seline has had a moment, Kitt taps her hand softly. Maintains the light human touch, waiting.

" Hey. " She smiles.

" You're doing good. It's nice to have someone who actually tries to answer when I scream what the fuck as loud as I can, okay? Thanks. For all of it. " Kitt tries to offer a little squeeze before pulling her hand back and decides there and then to do like a Ninja and sneak right past the implications of cosmic revenge and guns barking in the night.

" It's easier to talk about chasing someone cute than it is to talk about how and why and handmade guns and the webs of someone who in all seriousness called himself Spider and thought it made him seem smart.

Still, here we are.
You say brutal, violent soul, I say the dork who once spent a whole weekend making me throw fruit at him because he wanted to hit it with a sword blind-folded as that was "cool". And 'so am I' much as yo like, like that's all you are, but a -brutal- soul, hotshot, doesn't square up promising answers and honoring debts. " Kitt sticks out her tongue, winks. " Or gets distracted talking about a *date* ". Kitt gets serious again.

" I don't know about any of this. But we'll work it out.

So how's this: I haven't been to a range in a while. Show me those guns you make, talk me through them, let me pop off a round or eight. I'll try to remember what old Dork de Guerre had me practice. That pair you made. We'll find them. Then that'll be all you owe me.

And in return for squaring up and off, you'll let me do your hair and lend you a dress, alright? That's normal. I like normal.

How's about it? "

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Rolled 7 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5855288 | >>5854941
>Entering the Extreme Tag Team Championship with Riptide. Rolling 1d10+5 (Hard)
>They are... Chain & Saw - The Shredders

Without words, Napps stands at the podium, celebratory beer in one hand, a suitcase of cash in the other, and both arms raised to the heavens. Only as the cheers start does he roar, adrenaline piped through his veins in a shout of victory - and the crowd roars with him.
Later that night, rubber screeches into the parked lot of the Base, and Napps bursts through to the common room - sending a nervous Rainfall squeaking and catching the attention of a present Riptide. He holds the flyer for the Wrestling Extreme up high.
"I am interested in wrestling! Who wants to join!?"

>Gain $50k - New Cash total: $174,253.25
>Gain permanent +1 Hard (Max 5)

Rolled 4, 8 + 5 = 17 (2d10 + 5)

>>5854941
>>5854356
>>5854754
>>5855308

Riptide may have lost in Armageddon, but his body feels like it's bursting with energy. But he needs to be productive, mindless violence was part of what got him in his previous predicament. Perhaps looking at other wrestlers' fighting styles would do him some good, but the Tag Team requires a... Team.

He walks back to the gang hideout in hopes of getting a spare job from Claire when he sees a Poster in the common space. Then Napps bursts into the room.
"Ah, how convenient."

>Gain +1 Hard Token and Advantage in the next Fight Side-Job.
>Go to [Extreme Team] with Napps. Under the name The "Shredders".Chain and Saw (Roll Hard, with Advantage)

Rolled 2 + 6 (1d10 + 6)

>>5855296
>+$4,000
>+1 Cool token
"Good stuff, guys! Just like on TV, huh? Oh, and, uh, one more thing...? Wh-...C-Columbo, anybody...? C'mon, it wasn't that bad of an impression...r-right...?"

>Do Flamingo Furious next (+2 Cool), using my Ronin (+4 Speed, 1 speed reroll).
Entering a race against Don with a bike he'd tuned up for him didn't sit quite right with Wizard, even if Don was fine with it. Then again, the first time he tried to hack into his university's network was while he was still enrolled and, from a certain point of view, the two situations weren't that different. Though, in retrospect, the university administration was far less understanding than Don was being right now.

Rolled 5 + 6 (1d10 + 6)

>>5855371
>Nitrous Speed reroll?

Rolled 6 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5855372
Wizard stared up at the blue neon sign, his Ronin parked not far behind him. Though he didn't win the race, he didn't feel like a loser, which, in a roundabout way, made him a winner (of sorts) and winners got rewarded. Hence why he was standing in front of the Blue Mare. Just walk in, high off of the residual confidence from the race, slap down $5,000 and...

>Will Wizard be able to join the fabled megafuckers club?

Wait a second. A chilling, terrible realization began to dawn on Wizard. He'd go in there, pay, and then he'd actually have to talk...to women? And he'd be paying for that? What idiot's idea of a business model was that? Expecting the client to shell out money and then enjoy themselves while they were hyperventilating over the possibility that they were spilling their guts to a fed (fact: almost all women were secret feds (naturally)) was ridiculous! This wasn't a reward! It was closer to corporal (or maybe even capital) punishment, if anything. Wizard steadied his breathing. Whew, that was a close one. With a crisp 180, he started back towards his bike.

>Video Arcade, Conan the Librarian (+5 Sharp).
>-$500

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>>5854352
Chaser
>Enforcer
HP 11/11 Edge 8/8
Move 6, Def 5, Crit 9+
Cool 0 / Sharp 2 / Hard 4 / Weird 1
Heat 6 / Want 1
>Perks
Steadfast (1 AP 1 Edge, gain Block 2, Counter 2)
Teamwork Tactics (Passive, nearby allies get +2 Hit, +1 Move)
Apprentice (+1 Hit Melee attacks)
Raging Demon (0 AP 2 Edge, move then melee one target 3 times, +1 crit dmg)
Top 10 (1 Reroll avail. Films mentioned: "The Big Bust", "Exit the Tiger")
>Loadout
Stylish Clothes (Leather jacket and aviators) (+1 Def)
AR (Rng 20, Dmg 3, Ammo 4/12, Auto)
Pistol (Rng 10, Dmg 2, Ammo 4/8)
These hands (Melee, Dmg 2, Crit +1, rated E for everyone)
First Aid kit (Quick Heal, 1 Ap, 4/4 Uses, heal 3 HP and a debuff from self or nearby ally)
>Assets and Connections
Bungalow (free asset, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living room, Gym x2, Security x2, Metalwork Workshop)
HCF Martial Arts and Boxing Gym (Dock warehouse, Gym x2, Bathroom x2, Office x2, Kitchen, Security x2, Pool x2, Break room)
Buckaroo (Truck, 0/2/4 + Handl. reroll)
Ronin (Motorcycle, 4/3/0, both rerolls)
Boxing Boys (Gang, H2 W1, Prideful, Underg. Fighters)
$130210, Two piece suit, Movie Collection, Records Collection and high fidelity Record player

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbD_kBJc_gI
It's with a swing in his hip and a pep in his step that Chaser greets the new day,
the dulcet tones of David Switchblade coming from the brand new turntable as he exits the shower.
"Maybe things are finally looking up for me." he thinks to himself as he grabs a morning Joe and toast.
He was tempting fate, he knew that, but he couldn't bring himself to care:
the last heist went, while not perfectly (the memory of the deceased is still fresh), surprisingly well for something so high profile and that meant that he was positively swimming in cash (he even renovated the house!);
the Boys were making a name for themselves and making him proud in the process, despite using blood money he was giving them a new opportunity to dodge trouble;
his patients were making steady progress, nevermind the vitriol and disdain in their eyes, so he was gonna chalk that one as a win and maybe even as something that'll make his karma as a killer for hire a just little bit lighter;
dulcis in fundo, the newly established relationship with Seline...
Even if the rational part of his brain spoke of risks and bad decisions, in the privacy of his home he couldn't deny he felt giddy like a kid on a school trip.

Still, as he looked at the case of the latest movie he bought ("Exit the Tiger", last masterpiece of Dragon Lee, which saw the debut of his son Bradley and coincidentally a cameo from David Switchblade himself.) a few worries bubbled up.
The underground fighting circuit, the ghosts from Grenada, but more importantly Project Phoenix.

Trouble was brewing.

>Checking in
>HP increased from base bonus.
>Converted "attention" to "Apprentice".
>Level up coming soon.

>>5855314
>>5855308

The Crowd roars in cheer as a massive upset happens in the ring. Two men, one wearing a mask and the other wearing a pair of sunglasses, introduced themselves as "Chain" and "Saw" respectively then tore through their entire bracket.

The Grand Finale is where all tension reaches its apex and the crowd's cheers are in unison. As if they're a Choir in a Temple of Violence, where Chain and Saw are vicars in its name.

"RIP AND TEAR! RIP AND TEAR!" echo throughout the stadium as the other half of the soon-to-be-losers is put into a deadly grapple.
Chain borrows a trick from the popular Wrestling Champion Red Misha and puts them in an excruciatingly painful submission hold. The dying lion under him roars out for his lioness, but it was already defeated, courtesy of a bat covered in barbed wire wielded by Saw. Not a replacement for his beloved chainsaw but it will do.

Chain decides he has had enough of his opponent's death throes and nods to Saw.
"RIP!" The Crowd shouts as Chain continues his hold. One second has passed. "AND!" Saw rushes forward and throws away his bat. Two seconds. "TEAR!" As Napps pins the opponent's hands and the three longest seconds everyone in the room has experienced went by.

The Referee, who was mostly decorative until now, announces the new Champion Level team: The Shredders. And they never once had to take off their mask or sunglasses.

Napps is giddy with excitement while leaving the stadium after the Championship, gives Riptide a forceful high-five, then invites him for some celebratory drinks. He was going to deny considering the last time he had dinner with someone, but he trusts Napps enough to be a good host.

>Win in Extreme Team. Gain [Extreme Team]: (1 Edge), Napps & Riptide attack an enemy at the same time, Napps doesn't expend an action.

Rolled 15 (1d22)

>>5854360
>Level up: +1 Sharp, it's now at 4
>Prepwork: Tarot reading= -500$ +Weird Token. and card


Name: Tobias Rieper
Type: Brain
Stats: HP 8/8, Edge 10/10, Move 6(8), Defence 4, Crit on 5
Factors: Hard 0, Cool 0, Sharp 4, Weird 4(5)
Weapons:
-Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8)
-Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5(2))
Clothes: Custom Mask {Disguise} (+Hp, +Move)
Gear:
Special Talents: {Infiltration}{Spook}{Top 10}
Special Effects:
=Heat: 3
[257,383$]

>>5855182
>Join team as Escape Planner or what is needed

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>>5854629

The sprawling farms of orange groves and outbuildings are filled with hidden hoards of cash and gear, like squirrels hiding nuts. Most of these date back to the 60s and 70s, probably related to Cold War arms deals. Breaking into the data center, you find the files indicate a new group of caches were just established recently. Digging one up and breaking it open, you find not only cash and money, but another carefully shielded floppy disk, this time with a modern and pristine white coating. Is this a new set of security codes? And for what? Time to get the brains working on it again.

Rolled 2, 8 = 10 (2d10)

>>5855637
>Rolling for Rare Loot

>>5855637
>>5854629
Alamo takes his share of the loot before nodding to Ramirez. "We'll see which of our crews can hit that other place harder then. Good luck."


>>5854389
>>5854393
>>5854828
After looking into boat prices Alamo pinches his nose before making some calls. "You ready to land a big one?"

>>5855637
Friedrich takes his share, minus his share of the buy in for the job. "Zat vent vell."

>>5855655
"I am ready, Herr Alamo. Vhat supplies do ve need?"

>>5855655
Jackie, smoking a cigarette, while mulling over her encounter with the fed in her mind, answers her (encrypted or phreaked or whatever the whiz-kid assured her it was) home phone. "Sure am, Texas. Be there in five."

There were still a few calls to make about the hit she was planning, after all, and whatever Alamo had planned wouldn't take too long, surely. Hopping off her couch, Jackie scribbles a out note for Lena and pins it to the fridge with a magnet, pulling on her jacket as she heads out of her house, from the comfort of the air conditioning into the sweltering humidity of the Heat City atmosphere. Trapped between a swamp and an ocean, it was surprisingly nice tonight- there was a breeze blowing inland, keeping Jackie cooler than she would have been otherwise.

>Pointman for Island mission.

>>5855640
>Locker Key
>Green Box

>>5854613
>>5854602
>>5854588
>>5854584
>>5854578
>>5854574

>100k per person, Friedrich gets 96k, Ramirez gets 104k
>Ramirez gets Locker Key, Heckler gets Green Box

"Looks like they had a neat little nest egg in here." Ramirez notes, as he starts divving up bundles of cash between the raiders. "Lots to go 'round."

>>5855655
"Good luck, 'lamo. Don't be a stranger." Ramirez says as he pats the other Enforcer on the shoulder.

>>5855664
"It did, you're pretty hand with those wires. I wouldn't mind working with you again in future."

>>5855670
>Get 96k
>Buy Barracuda for 45k
>final balance: 9205+96k-45k=$60,205
"You vere not bad vis a gun yourself. Perhaps ein day ve vill work again."

>>5855670
"Oh one more thing. You know a lot of the crew. Can you get me some C4 for this job? I can cover the payment."

>>5855683
"Heh, C4? Guess you're thinking the same thing as I am. No problem, just don't ask question 'bout where it came from."

>Purchase 1x C4 for Alamo, spending 10k of his money to do so.

>>5855408
>level up: Gain Moonlighter (and lock into Operator sub-class)

>>5855182
I'm up for the heavy lifting
>Gruntwork (hard)
just let me get ready first.

Speaking of...

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Rolled 1, 9, 5 = 15 (3d10)

>>5854356
>Level up, gaining Hard
All those broken ribs were really helping Miz's pain tolerance. Still, while Hans did do house calls, a broken rib left Mizuchi laid up for longer than he could tolerate even with new anime to watch. He had a lot of money, and had run out of the initial stupid ideas he had for it. Time to think deeper than that for a moment.

>>5854367
Instead, he puts his appearance as a theoretically legitimate business investor into focus. Putting out feelers, he gets a line on a small group of 4 freshly out of jail thugs who wanted out of the gang lifestyle. Perfect for Mizuchi to dupe into providing manpower at a premium for Tony's mostly legal operations! Sure, they were quite aggressively dedicated born again Christians, but that just meant they'd get on great with that Chinese crusader fellow. Dropping a healthy bonus on top of the hiring fee, he has them pull double hours at Tony's operations to further his image of community outreach.
>Hire the Mizuchi Talent Co. (Grunts +2 Hard, +1 Weird, Vice: Superstition) for $10k
>Mizuchi sends the Talent Co. out to work at Rob's Construction (+2 Hard)
>Mizuchi spends $10k to send the Talent Co. out to work at Larocca Sanitation

>>5854360
The idea that Miz wouldn't attend the first American taping of Ninja Castle was incredulous. Forgetting his injuries and donning his finest Soul Halloween Ninja Outfit, Mizuchi runs the gauntlet!
>Rolling with +4 Cool for Ninja Castle


Name: Mizuchi
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 8/8, Edge 8/7+1, Move 6, Defense 8+1, Crit on 7
Factors: Hard 2, Cool 4, Sharp 2, Weird 4
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 6), Raijin (Melee, Damage 4, [Stance], 1/1 Per Job [Stormdance] +1 DMG and +1 Stun for one turn)
Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4 Uses), Bulletproof Suit (+1 Defense, +1 Edge)
Money: $196,793
Special Talent: Flash Step, Agility, Racing Spirit (Advantage on next Race Attempt)
Assets: Katana Coupe w/ Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Suspension, and Nitrous [Speed 2+1, Handling 1+1, Size 3], Movie Collection (Anime), Loud Apartment, Blue Cassette, Tower Apartment (w/ The Works & Security+), Hi-Fi Stereo, Cell Phone, Manga, Designer Shades, Rare Weapons, Mizuchi Talent Co. (Grunts, +2 Hard, +1 Weird, Vice: Superstition)
Heat: 13
Wanted Level: 1

Rolled 3 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5854356

Name: Alejandro
Type: Operator
Stats: HP 7/7, Edge 10/10, Move 5, Defence 10, Crit on 9+
Factors: Sharp 2, Cool 4, Weird 1
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), DMR (Range 30, Damage 4, Ammo 3/9)
Special Talent: Deadeye
Gear: Armour Vest
Clothes: Bulletproof Suit (+1 Defence, 1 Edge)
Stylish Clothes (+1 Defence)
Personal Cash: $163,225
Heat: 2
Wanted Level: 1
Assets: Beach House (Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, Kitchen, Gym, Living Room, Security Upgrade),
Vehicle:Estate Sedan (all upgrades, Speed 3/Handling 3/Size 4)

>Checking In
>Rolling for Flamingo Focus

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>>5854356
Name: Empress
Type: Thug
Stats: HP 10/10, Edge 6/6, Move 7, Defense 10, Crit on 10
Attributes: Hard 4, Cool 5, Sharp 0, Weird 0

Weapons:
Shotgun (Range 10, Damage 4, Ammo 4/8, Breach)
Sheathed Dao (Melee, Damage 3, Heavy [Cleave 3, Knockdown, Knockback 2])
Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9)

Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4)
Special Talents: Die Hard, Moonlighter
Items: Stylish Clothes, Bulletproof Suit (Worn)
Vehicles: Zero (Sport, 2/4/1, Racing T&T)
Cash: $313,153

Empress lounges on the couch in the group's hideout, her legs hanging off of the side.
"It's time for us to make some moves again? Cool, it's about time we had a night out on the town."
She takes one last sip from her foamy mixed drink before setting it on the coffee table and sitting up straight. She tugs at her pantyhose to adjust them before slipping her heels on and standing up with a stretch.
"So what's on the menu for today?"

Rolled 3 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5855700
>10, not good but not bad
>Rolling for Snakebatch Switch

Rolled 2 + 7 (1d10 + 7)

>>5855702
>10, re-rolling with Speed

>>5855704
>9, Nothing gained but nothing lost either
------------------------------------------------------------------
Name: Alejandro
Type: Operator
Stats: HP 7/7, Edge 10/10, Move 5, Defence 10, Crit on 9+
Factors: Sharp 2, Cool 4, Weird 1
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), DMR (Range 30, Damage 4, Ammo 3/9)
Special Talent: Deadeye
Gear: Armour Vest
Clothes: Bulletproof Suit (+1 Defence, 1 Edge)
Stylish Clothes (+1 Defence)
Personal Cash: $163,225
Heat: 2
Wanted Level: 1
Assets: Beach House (Bedroom, Bathroom, Office, Kitchen, Gym, Living Room, Security Upgrade),
Vehicle:Estate Sedan (all upgrades, Speed 3/Handling 3/Size 4)

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Rolled 8 + 8 (1d10 + 8)

>>5855698
>Mizuchi pays $500 to the Talent Co after a rough shift to keep them on the straight and narrow. Still, he was happy with the results. One or two less plainclothes officers lurking around this side of town, or maybe that was just coincidence
>+$3000 paycheck
>-$500 bonus
>-3 Heat

Unfortunately, Mizuchi doesn't quite make it to the end of the Ninja Castle. Still, he felt like a badass and took his consolation prize with glee. Of course he wanted to win, but every Ninja Castle fan wondered what getting flung into the mystery fluid was like. Now he knew! A childhood dream come true!
>+$1500, Cool Token

>>5854360
After that, he'll put on his finest suit and head out on the track to go wheel to wheel with the Don again. He was ready this time.
>Enter the Flamingo Furious with the Katana Coupe, +5 Cool, +3 Speed

Name: Mizuchi
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 8/8, Edge 8/7+1, Move 6, Defense 8+2, Crit on 7
Factors: Hard 2, Cool 4+1, Sharp 2, Weird 4
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 6), Raijin (Melee, Damage 4, [Stance], 1/1 Per Job [Stormdance] +1 DMG and +1 Stun for one turn)
Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4 Uses), Bulletproof Suit (+1 Defense, +1 Edge)
Money: $200,793
Special Talent: Flash Step, Agility, Racing Spirit (Advantage on next Race Attempt)
Assets: Katana Coupe w/ Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Suspension, and Nitrous [Speed 2+1, Handling 1+1, Size 3], Movie Collection (Anime), Loud Apartment, Blue Cassette, Tower Apartment (w/ The Works & Security+), Hi-Fi Stereo, Cell Phone, Manga, Designer Shades, Rare Weapons, Mizuchi Talent Co. (Grunts, +2 Hard, +1 Weird, Vice: Superstition)
Heat: 10
Wanted Level: 1

Rolled 10 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5855696

>>5854697
>pay for Prepwork, new sunglasses, new clothes (-$7600)
money updated $122610
>Arcades (Street Fryer)
It's been a while since the last time Chaser went on a date. A long while.
He's nervous, but he hides it behind his best smile and a new shirt.
...He's overdressed, isn't he? After all this is just a pier date, no need to pull out all the stops. Just some ice cream, a nice walk, a visit to that new arcade...
"Come on man, get it together. You don't get this wound up when you get into fistfights yet here you are now coiled like a spring." he mutters.
Maybe getting a couple games in will help him unwind?

>>5855182
>>5855296
>>5855632
>>5855696

>>5854360

Confirming the Elsworth Hit team.
>Infiltrator: Blackjack
>Technician: Wizard
>Gruntwork: Chaser
>Escape Plan: Tobias

Appearing inside Claire's office like magic, Blackjack knocks on the door from the inside, and heads over to the gang boss's desk. "Hey, boss, I've got a plan and a crew for the Elsworth assassination. If you'll give the go-ahead, we're all set to eliminate this guy."

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>5855714
Miz inches out the Don at the very end, controlling his sedan perfectly. His Katana wasn't the fastest model, but he'd tuned her lovingly from the very beginning. Even after it was ripped apart by heavy machine gun fire, he refurbished her even better than before. A weaker man might have shrunken from losses and bought a fancier car, but in the end it's not about the car. It was about the driver, and Mizuchi was a driver worthy of the Don's respect.

It felt good, to be respected like that by a master of the craft again.
>Mizuchi gains Furious Focus and loses Racing Spirit
>+$5000
>>5854364
Not letting that money even enter his pocket, he continues his night of good vibes by returning to the club he helped start to celebrate his win. Time to try his charms once again.
>Spend $5000 on a Gold Ticket and visit Talia at the Blue Mare

Name: Mizuchi
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 8/8, Edge 8/7+1, Move 6, Defense 8+2, Crit on 7
Factors: Hard 2, Cool 4+1, Sharp 2, Weird 4
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 6), Raijin (Melee, Damage 4, [Stance], 1/1 Per Job [Stormdance] +1 DMG and +1 Stun for one turn)
Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4 Uses), Bulletproof Suit (+1 Defense, +1 Edge)
Money: $200,793
Special Talent: Flash Step, Agility, Furious Focus
Assets: Katana Coupe w/ Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Suspension, and Nitrous [Speed 2+1, Handling 1+1, Size 3], Movie Collection (Anime), Loud Apartment, Blue Cassette, Tower Apartment (w/ The Works & Security+), Hi-Fi Stereo, Cell Phone, Manga, Designer Shades, Rare Weapons, Mizuchi Talent Co. (Grunts, +2 Hard, +1 Weird, Vice: Superstition)
Heat: 10
Wanted Level: 1

Rolled 5 (1d10)

>>5855723
A subtle joke, a story from his less violent youth...
>Rolling for Champagne Room

Rolled 10 + 6 (1d10 + 6)

I will simply roll a 10.

>>5855724
It was very good to reflect. Well worth the money. His heart was resolute these days.
>+1 Hard Token

>>5855701
The ronin plops down on the couch as the definitely not KGB spy stands up. "Yeah, I've almost felt like a legitimate citizen over the past few weeks. Well, bar the street racing, but still." He shrugs and adjusts the designer shades he still felt compelled to wear in the middle of the night, "Was a great time though. I was on TV!"

Name: Mizuchi
Type: Assassin
Stats: HP 9/8+1, Edge 8/7+1, Move 6, Defense 8+2, Crit on 7
Factors: Hard 2+1, Cool 4+1, Sharp 2, Weird 4
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 6), Raijin (Melee, Damage 4, [Stance], 1/1 Per Job [Stormdance] +1 DMG and +1 Stun for one turn)
Gear: First Aid Kit (4/4 Uses), Bulletproof Suit (+1 Defense, +1 Edge)
Money: $200,793
Special Talent: Flash Step, Agility, Furious Focus
Assets: Katana Coupe w/ Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Suspension, and Nitrous [Speed 2+1, Handling 1+1, Size 3], Movie Collection (Anime), Loud Apartment, Blue Cassette, Tower Apartment (w/ The Works & Security+), Hi-Fi Stereo, Cell Phone, Manga, Designer Shades, Rare Weapons, Mizuchi Talent Co. (Grunts, +2 Hard, +1 Weird, Vice: Superstition)
Heat: 10
Wanted Level: 1

>>5855735
> Sorry, I forgot to specify: This is me doing Seline's hair and lending her a dress.

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>>5855722
Buried in stacks of research paperwork, Claire is shocked enough to fall off her chair when the assassin manifests inside her office. "Geez, Blackjack, maybe knock *first* next time? Let me take a look at your plan here ... yeah, everything checks out. This isn't exactly the way I hoped the Hotshots would get rid of Elsworth, but whatever it takes to save the season, right? Hey, see if you can grab some tickets while you're in the arena."

Rolled 10 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5855722
>>5855801
>Rolling for Gruntwork (Hard)

>>5855809
>>5855801
"I'll see what I can do, boss."
After all, Chaser was never the biggest fan of the hoop game. Not because he didn't really have the chance to see the League when growing up or when deployed, not because the Hotshots sucked major ass currently and the Boys never missed any occasion to bitch about it and DEFINITELY not because he has always been on the shorter side and was never drafted when making teams at school and was bitter about it.
Honest!
...mostly honest!
The detachment just gave him an edge to stay focused during the Op and not get distracted.

>>5855717
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf0lisBZQP8
>Gain God Gamer.
Something tells him that it shouldn't be that easy, maybe the adrenaline rush is a factor? Or maybe he's just a natural. Either way, the newest High Score for Street Fryer now reads [ C H S ].

Rolled 8 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5855722
>>5855801
>Rolling for Escape Plan (Weird)

Rolled 4 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5855801
>Rolling for Infiltrator (Cool)

>>5854356

Name: Doc
Type: Psycho
Stats: HP 9/9, Edge 5/5, Move 6, Defense 5, Crit 6
Attributes: Hard 2, Cool 0, Sharp 0, Weird 3+1
Skills: Hurting Other People; Ruiner
Weapons: SMG (Range 10, DMG 2+0, 5/15 Ammo, Auto, Crit+1) , Pistol (Range 10, DMG 2+0, 4/12 Ammo), Fists: (DMG 2, Crit+1)
Gear: Drug Kit 2/2

Cash: 5,300+8,258 = 13,558
Swag: Pills (2,200)
Heat:4
Wanted: 0

Side Job 1:
Side Job 2:
Prep Work:

Purchase Custom Mask: -2,400; +1HP, +1 MV (not reflected above yet)

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>>5855801
>>5855860
While he dabbled in the sport the agent couldn't say he had particular love for the game. Knowing about who won or who lost lasts nights game was always useful in a conversation aiming to distract or stay undercover. In addition stadiums we're always fully packed when such events we're on. One would think it would make it difficult for someone to perform a kill on another person. But for a set of professionals, this was the perfect environment even if it was to kill a player on the court. The agent didn't adore the sport but he didn't dislike it after all it was a great conversation opener and in turn opened him many doors into private places.

The crowd would be the ticket in just like it would be a ticket out. It wouldn't even panic considering it would either think it is part of the spectacle or not get any information to the status of the situation until the next days headlines. If there was going to be a panic, it would be voiced by all the people who wanted to see the away game and couldn't see their favorite trash the hotshots. Ultimately, as long as they held a receipt of their ticket they could probably get another for free after the game was cancelled as a refund. Congratulations, you get to see 2 games for the price of one.

Everyone had their jobs. Blackjack as a Stadium Manager replacement pulls in Chaser for classic janitor work and Wizard to work near the old Jumbotron. While in the locker room Chaser can crease the new sports shoes our start player just got himself. This will distract him all game. When he's distracted under the jumbotron simply 'accidentally' release it in free fall and it seems Isaac Newton will have put an end to yet another players career through more then just a torn ACL. When it's done we exit by way of the ambulance I'll bring to evacuate the injured. Namely us and a unfortunate starter.

>>5855670
Renjun tries to be as professional as possible when collecting his share of the reward, this money is going to go a long way and he wants to make sure he's invited back for the next heist.

"You displayed quite a level of competence on this mission. I am looking forward to working with you again in future"

>+ $100,000
>- $45,000 to Purchase Barracuda

Rolled 6 + 3 (1d10 + 3)

>>5855957
Name: Renjun
Type: Assassin

Stats: HP 9/9, Edge 7/7, Move 6, Defense 7, Crit on 5
Weapons: Jian (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance](1 AP 1/Turn) Block 1 and Counter 1), Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5, Super Crit on 10),

Factors: Hard 0+1, Cool 3, Sharp 0+1, Weird 4+1

Class Skills: Visions of Death (0 AP, 1 Edge, Choose an enemy type or named enemy to become your fated foe. You have +1 crit damage and +2 to stat checks against fated foes. Reusing this ability replaces the previous target)

Gear: Armor Vest (Blocks 2 damage 3 times)

Outfits: Custom Mask (+1 HP, +1 Move, Blue Bian Lian mask, Equipped), Stylish Clothes (+1 Defense),
Assets: Cell Phone, Chinese Language Bibles, Jewelry (Crucifix made of Gold and Jade), Artwork ("Sermon on the Mount" by Bloch)
Vehicles: "The White Magpie" (Van, 1/1/7, Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Nitrous, Sport Suspension), Barracuda (Speedboat, 2/1/3)
Base: Dock Warehouse (Security x2, Workshop, Theatre x2, Bathroom, Kitchen)

Gang: The Heat City Knights (Weird 2 Hard 1, 5 totally sane people converted to Christ, Superstition)

Cash: $143600
Heat: 2
Wanted: 2


All of this heist business has distracted Renjun from the very important mission he has given himself.

Becoming the ultimate champion of Ninja Castle.

This is a perfect marketing opportunity for his mission that he can't miss, despite his contempt for the frivolous nature of this "Game Show".

>Participate in the Ninja Castle Game show

Rolled 3 + 2 (1d10 + 2)

>>5855968
Name: Renjun
Type: Assassin

Stats: HP 9/9, Edge 7/7, Move 6, Defense 8, Crit on 5
Weapons: Jian (Melee, Damage 3, [Stance](1 AP 1/Turn) Block 1 and Counter 1), Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/8), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 5, Super Crit on 10),

Factors: Hard 0+1, Cool 3+1, Sharp 0+1, Weird 4+1

Class Skills: Visions of Death (0 AP, 1 Edge, Choose an enemy type or named enemy to become your fated foe. You have +1 crit damage and +2 to stat checks against fated foes. Reusing this ability replaces the previous target)

Gear: Armor Vest (Blocks 2 damage 3 times)

Outfits: Custom Mask (+1 HP, +1 Move, Blue Bian Lian mask, Equipped), Stylish Clothes (+1 Defense),
Assets: Cell Phone, Chinese Language Bibles, Jewelry (Crucifix made of Gold and Jade), Artwork ("Sermon on the Mount" by Bloch)
Vehicles: "The White Magpie" (Van, 1/1/7, Engine Tuning, Racing Tires, Nitrous, Sport Suspension), Barracuda (Speedboat, 2/1/3)
Base: Dock Warehouse (Security x2, Workshop, Theatre x2, Bathroom, Kitchen)

Gang: The Heat City Knights (Weird 2 Hard 1, 5 totally sane people converted to Christ, Superstition)

Cash: $140100
Heat: 2
Wanted: 2

Renjun deftly dodges foam fists, floats over pools of mystery fluid and seems to almost phase through giant rolling boulders. He can taste victory, he can feel the angels lifting him over the obstacles before him. Sadly he loses himself in the moment and turns to the audience and begins giving his prepared speech about how his victory was made only possible through God, what he didn't realise however is that the final round had not actually concluded yet and he was unceremoniously smashed into the ground by one of the wacky obstacles before he got the chance to even finish his speech.

Later in the day he goes to the Blue Mare, partially in an attempt to get the girls and patrons to hear the word of God but really he just wants to drown out his sorrows of not gaining the championship prize.

>+1 Cool Token
>+$1,500
>Visit Mia at the Blue Mare (-$5,000 for Gold Ticket)

>>5855740
Empress looks down at Mizuchi with a smile.
"You ended up on TV? Please tell me someone got it recorded to a cassette."

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>>5854594
"...helped s-steal from a farm. T-there were orange trees." Rainfall elaborates on her daring escapade, mimicking firing a rifle.
>100,000% from farm heist

"O-oh, I also..." She dramatically reaches her hand into her jacket.

>>5855701|>>5855670|>>5854602
[At an earlier point in time]:
Rainfall rapidly paces around the dark and cramped room in absolute calmness, deftly avoided half-filled cardboard boxes. As usual, she arrived 2 hours early. Half an hour to set up the projector slides and duct-tape the projector onto the roof, and thrice that in preparation to present it.
Yes, she had decided to take the reigns of destiny into her own hands. Meticulously drafted plans using all the information her teammates had gathered would see them through the hardest heist yet.

Ramirez, Heckler, and Empress had been contacted via handwritten letter earlier. Those who read the letter would know: The Island. Rainfall, criminal superstar, is assembling a team. Are you in?

>Host Island Heist, -1 Red Disk, -$40,000, Rainfall as Driver

When everyone arrives, Rainfall turns on the projector...

Name: Rainfall
Class: Assassin[Lv6]
HP[7/7] Edge[8/8] Move 6
Defense 9(8) Crit 6
Cool:4(3) Sharp:1(2) Hard:0 Weird:4
*Skills:(Flash Step)(Die Hard)(Top Ten)(Furious Focus)
*Weapons:(Blood Katana:Dmg4,Block1,CDmg+1,1stCritHeal+1)
(Pistol:Dmg2,Range10,[4|8])(Fists:Dmg2,Crit+1)
*Gear:(Armor Vest:Block 2Dmg[3Times])
*Clothing:(Bulletproof Suit:Def+1,Edge+1)

$198,130+60000=258,130
C4
Red Disk
Blue Disk
Blue Cassette [CHAOS]
$10,000 Gold Bar
$10 Chocolate Money
14 Heat, 0 Wanted
Beach House
Katana Coupe [2/1/3]
Zero(Speed+Handling+Nitrous) [3/4/1]
Jet(Speed+Nitro)[5/1/0]
Construction Workers(Hard2,Sharp1,Slothful)
Advantage on next race

>>5856069
Name: Heckler
Type: Enforcer
Stats: HP 9/9, Edge 11/11, Move 6, Defence 6, Crit on 10
Factors: Hard 3, Cool 2, Sharp 4+1, Move 1, Heat 5, Wanted 1
Weapons: Pistol (Range 10, Damage 2, Ammo 4/12), Fists (Melee, Damage 2, Crit on 9), AR (Range 20, DMG 3, Ammo 4/16, Auto)
Special Talent: Inspire (0AP, 1 Edge - Target a friendly who can see or hear you. This turn they gain +1 AP and +1 move. If they are knocked down, they stand up.)
Old Friends (Bonus Favours on mission)
Teamwork Tactics (+2 Aim, +1 move if standing adjacent to Heckler at start of turn)
Suppressive Fire (1 AP, 2 Ammo, Ends Turn - Target Area 2 within gun range, damage cover, impose -4 accuracy penalty on enemies, take reaction shot against first enemy who moves or ends their turn out of cover)
EXTREME TEAM (0 AP, 1 Edge - You and your teammate [Ramirez] attack a single enemy at the same time. They don't expend an action.)
Apprentice (+1 to hit in melee)
Top 10 (Reroll a die)
Outfit: Utility Vest (+1 Magazine, +1 Gear Slot)
Gear: Ammo Bag (2 Uses), C4 (1 Use)
Cash: $390468
Assets: Bungalow (Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room), Dock Warehouse (Office, Gym, Workshop), Mastodon with Turbo & Transmission (2/2/6 Transport - SUV, Durable, Nitro, Suspension), "Killer Queen" Rocket Launcher, Swordfish Speedboat (2/2/3), Green Box

>Get Rewards from Farm
>Sign up for Island with Rainfall as Hacker

"Look, I have a pretty good speedboat to get in, but it'll be a bit of a squeeze to get everyone inside and onto the island. I could probably sport the cash to get you guys something else but at this point, you guys could do it yourselves." Heckler says as he puts a toy boat onto the table.

"Also Rain, am I bringing the explosives or you bring them?"

>>5856069
Ramirez arrives first as expected. The professional heister seems amused at his colleague taking the reigns of leadership.

"Don't sweat it, and stop trembling. You need to look put together for a presentation." Is the bandaged man's attempt of giving advice. He sits on a small folding chair that was totally there all along.

"Nice letter by the way. You go to specialty shop or something?"

>Ramirez signing onto Island Heist as Gunner.

>>5856083
The block of C4 sits on one of the folding chairs.
"I b-brought mine."
>>5856086
Rainfall's eyelid twitches from the lack of air conditioning.
"Y-yeah, a p-professional wrote them."

"O-Once everyone's here we can b-begin."

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>>5856069
Empress devotes her full team of agents to ensuring that the operation goes smoothly (advantage for Ramirez at stage 1 and Heckler and Rainfall at stage 2).
"This is the big one, girls. If all goes to plan, we might even see an early retirement on the horizon."
She meets up with Rainfall and the rest of the crew for the heist, taking the Pointman role.
"All ready? Let's make some magic happen."

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>>5856203|>>5856086|>>5856083
"Y-yeah! I-It's time!" Rainfall waits until Empress is seated, and turns on the projector.

Her hands are sweating. Her fight or flight responses are activating.
"S-So, first we'll sneak onto the b-beach with the boat l-like this..."

>Heist BEGIN! Rainfall as Driver, Ramirez as Gunner, Heckler as Hacker, Empress as Pointman.

Rolled 10 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5856206
Rolling [Cool] for Pointman.

Rolled 10 + 5 (1d10 + 5)

>>5856206
>Rolling [Sharp] for Hacker

Rolled 1 + 4 (1d10 + 4)

>>5854356
[Psycho] Alan
C: 2 H: 4 S: 0+1 W: 4
HP: 13/13 Edge: 6/6 Move: 7(6) Defence: 6(7+) Crit on 6-10
[Load-out]
[Fists] Rng: Melee Dmg: 2
[Shotgun] Rng: 10 Dmg: 4 Amm: 4/8 {Breach}
[Pistol] Rng: 10 Dmg: 2 Amm: 4/8
[Skills]
[Hurting Other People] +1 Damage if you are not at Max HP
[Steadfast] Spend 1 AP and 1 Edge to gain 2 Block and 2 Counter
>[Gear]
[Cash]: $320876
[First Aid Kit] (4/4)
[Serious Armor] +2 Defense, +2 Health, -1 Move
[White Lightning]: Knock yourself down and gain 5 Edge (1/1)
[Furious Focus]: At the start of your turn, if you have 0 Edge, gain 1 Edge
[Heat] 1
[Wanted Level] 1
>[Stash]
Money:
[Stylish Clothes](Changshan): +1 Defense
[Stylish Clothes](Darth Vader): +1 Defense
[Stylish Clothes](Qipao): +1 Defense
[Stylish Clothes](Clawbacca): +1 Defense
[Stylish Clothes](Cassock): +1 Defense
[Stylish Clothes](Business Casual): +1 Defense
[Studio Loft] + [Bedroom Upgrade] + [Bathroom Upgrade] + [Livingroom Upgrade]
[Dirt Bike] 0/3/0 + Transmission and Tires
[Bravado Coupe] 2/3/1 (Shared ownership with Badger) Engine Tuning and Turbo+Racing Tires and Transmission+Nitrous+Sport Suspension
[Gang] Weird +2/Hard+1 Detectives, Addict Downside

>Go to the arcade and play Doceda Dragon +4 Hard.