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AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker


Rig deets:

Rig broke.
Scope, Gunner mod up to 1d14/5. Charge if moved. Upscale per hex moved. Upscale per enemy after the first. Upscale for second attack. Optional reloadable AoE.

KATYDID / HP:1/4 DR 2 (RIG: X/X DR X)/ MOVE: 2 (RIG: X)/ SCRAP: 0 / CYBER: DERMAL ARMOR / WEAPON MODS: (MR. S: NONE) / RIG MODS: (SLAY RIDER: TOOL: HYDRO-BOOSTER CHARGE ATTACK. WEAPON: TARGET ASSIST, UNDERBARREL LAUNCHER, CQC STOCK, RECOIL COMPENSATION) RIG
BROKE /TOKENS: AIR 3 BURN 4/ SPONSOR: PERTINAX


ITEM STATUS:
Underbarrel Launcher loaded
Fabrikit loaded,
OC F'Kit loaded
JR F'Kit loaded.
Medikit loaded
Coolgelmax unloaded

Do or die time. Katya held the assist flare in her hands, faced a camera drone and commented, "Two of these things being duds that did nothing meant that Gemini survived, I got biocessated and DQed, and a sponsor got a zodiac kill in a total ratings buzzplummet. Now, I'm burning to death and need a miracle. Let's see if we get one."

She popped the flare, and fired Mr. Stinger at the rig she'd failed to jack on entry.

Mr. Stinger at the PAFS rig (Aim, scope): 1d10 5

ENC: Pop the Flare.

Wishlist: If I live, send me a healdrone or an experimental experimental extinguish drone with the 'harm the target' option turned off.

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AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge watched the proceedings down below with a wistful expression. It was an honest death, caught in a sniper crossfire whilst poisoned and on fire, taking down a beta rig up close and personal, with spectacular explosions from the flare detonating all around.

"Ready the mark three. Put the TOMB engrams on standby, let's see if we can recover the latest version."

New Challenge:
Test drive: move more than your move mod in a rig.
FIND HER AND BRING HER BACK - Use your wreckterminal to upload Katydid's memory engram data to Gureyevitch Solutions.

Exclusive sponsor requests now open.
GunMaxR XL weapon mod kits up for grabs.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Jvie posted:


"I was born under the rain of Palatua. Select me and I will show the audience blood and metal in your name."

Applying for an Exclusive Contract with Gureyevitch Solutions

Midge checked out the applicant's deets and credentials on a subsidiary display, checking out the readout on their ride as well. He tutted at their lowly placing on the kills list, but overall they showed potential. He patched through to their comms.

"Welcome to Gureyevitch Solutions! We will be dispatching you a care package and one of our GunMaxr XLs in the near future, once your bounties and cheevos merit it. Keep me informed as to your needs and we may even meet them."

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge recalled the diagnostic readout once again, checking the calibrations on the bleeding edge weapon mod tech about to get field-tested. They'd included an Autofalconoid in the package to make the arrival more impressive. A quick message via wreckterminal,

"Ra, you've got incoming. Use it well."

Gureyevitch Solutions spends 48 luxe (5 GS, 43 Ra Maximvm) for Air2Air delivery of an Autofalconoid and a GS Gunmaxr XL to Ra Maximvm.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge keyed in the feed from out by the Rig Silo. Katydid's belongings had been salvaged, but two Beta Rigs had bit the big one there too, which meant both luxe and high value salvage. On the latter point, Midge flagged up one of the legacy weapons he himself had used back on DROP, appearing on DARK, TOMB and now RISE, a longer streak than any Wrecker due to contractual requirements.

New Challenge:
Gureyevitch Solutions spends 5L on a new challenge slot:
Never Gunner Give You Up: Retrieve the Swattercannon

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



"Do we have her?" Midge asked one of his aides.

"Better than we'd hoped, We're reading a data frag of nine five, maybe nine six. Easily enough to error-correct from her pre-deployment flash." Came the response from the GS technician, numbers flashing up on his HakVisR.

"Good enough. Proceed with stage two: If she wants to verify the file she can send it herself." concluded Midge

New Challenge:
Introducing Bugs Into The Code: Use the Neural Conditioner to override the Control Matrix of a rig as part of Jacking or Ovrclocking it

AJ_Impy fucked around with this message at 11:07 on May 29, 2019

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



The Gambler was dead, as most Wreckers with luck-related names usually ended up. That meant the Neural Conditioner needed reclaiming if phase two was going to happen. So, a little incentivization was in order.

"Attention Wreckers! Need an Autofalconoid? Gureyevitch Solutions will furnish one to the first Wrecker who pledges on their life, cross their heart and hope not to draw in a retaliatory airstrike for reneging, that they will use it to secure the Neural Conditioner."

New Challenge:
Gureyevitch Solutions spends 10L on a new challenge slot:
A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste: Retrieve the Neural Conditioner.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



A request pinged from the GS-sponsored wrecker.

quote:

drone 25 (experimental valet-drone, strips armor from a willing target)
Luxepress(quest item delivery) 5.5
Experimental Fabrikit (+Rig Heal) 1

total: 31

15 Gureyevitch Solutions, 16 Ra Maximvm authorised and dispatched.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Skipp's death chagrined Midge. With a history going back to DROP, and with the defeat of Taurus alongside the mark 1 Katydid, the winged, metamorphic bloodsprayer had uniquely been present at both Gureyevitch Zodiac kills. It was not a surprise, you didn't get to turn that many neutrals hostile and hope to survive, but up in the GS Suite, a libation was duly ejected into space.

Now, however, all eyes were on the two wreckers with GS GunMaxR XLs. Which would be the first to upgrade their armament?

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge patched into Ra MaximVm's wreckterminal, projecting an image of himself and a supply drone.

"Ah, getting shot out of your rig. Something of a rite of passage, yes? Nonetheless, doles are in order. I'm partnering with Syzygy to get you some of the finest conshroomables, and sending them on one of our latest model Gureyevitch Solutions Dakkadrones to take some potshots at those pests. Stay frosty, hombre-san."

Delivery to Ra MaximVm

GS Dakkadrone flavoured Shotgun drone: 25
Syzygy Networks Blastophyte Cluster 15
Syzygy Networks Sarcoforge Mass 2

Deduct GS 15, Ra Maximvm 27.
Cheevo ping: Double the Fun, Guys.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge watched the feed with approval as Ra's mercenary Rezzed the Rekt Rig, carrying on the finest Gureyevitch traditions in doing so. Midge duly authorised a care package dispatch, a couple keep-alives and a keep-moving, pinging Ra's Wreckterminal with the incoming manifest.

Delivery to Ra MaximVm

Loadrone targeting Ra's depleted wrecker decoy for reload : 25
Jump Assist Module 16
Medikit 1

Deduct GS 5, Ra Maximvm 37.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge watched the wreckterminal impassively, and patched through to his delivery department, “What’s the status on those HackRdroneZ?”

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



There it was: The payoff, GS tech being put to use at last, adding that little bit extra to a truly horrific weapon. Midge awaited the outcome and fulfilled a couple of requests.


Loadrone delivery to Ra MaximVm targeting the unloaded medikit, 25
Experimental Jump Assist Module, usable with Blacklegz. 8
Aerachnopede 5


38 total, 15 from GS, 23 from Ra MaximVm.

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge watched the terrain feature rise up, successfully intercepted by their wrecker.

"Ah, there we go, yes? Towards the very limit and beyond. Riding a rig which is in turn riding a hazard, in true GS style. All units, move in and prepare to ensure his survival."

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Trajectories being what they were, and always preferring dialogue to leaping straight to bombardment strikes right away, Midge placed a call to the Academy of Titan.

"Megadean Giovanni. There is presently a Gureyevitch Solutions contractor aboard your inbound facility. As such, we have our obligations to fulfil, bargains to uphold, due diligence to observe, yes? What are your intentions with regards our asset?"

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Mollified, the former Wrecker nodded his assent.

"Reasonable. Please have your people keep mine informed as to the disposition of our asset."

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge was quick to answer the Pertinax hail, given their prior fruitful collaborations.

"Ah, Director Aethelred. To what do I owe this pleasure?"

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



A wry smile from the rig specialist, as he called up a secondary display in receive mode.

"I'm all eyes, transmit the sweet deets when ready, 生意伙伴."

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge watched the unfolding spectacle dispassionately, as his own stake had been withdrawn unconventionally, and neither of the two remaining wreckers were on the market or acting on his cheevos. Still, it couldn't hurt to advertise.

"Attention, Wreckers, once you're done dodging cannonfire and monsters. If you could do with some beefier firepower, I can send you a bird for the big gun. Are your tools really up to scratch for the Zodiac?"

AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



Midge zoomed in on the stranded S.T.A.R. and mused, “I wonder if Anne will hit the quick release on that?”

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AJ_Impy
Jun 17, 2007

SWORD OF SMATTAS. CAN YOU NOT HEAR A WORLD CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE? WHEN WILL YOU DELIVER IT?
Yam Slacker



"Ah well. Let's see if we can salvage some of the bees for Stev in post-wreck cleanup. Sad to see a Zodiac survive."

Midge turned off the display.

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