The MercNet
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'That depends entirely on two things - who the target/s work for and how limited the collateral needs to be.' Ajax replied coolly, turning to face the Batii. 'And call a Novan a human again, and I may well just turn down the job out of principle.'
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Ajax
"Take no offense; I meant none, Novan with Principles. I can only tell you that the target is a low-ranking political official. The contract says nothing of collateral, only that the identity of the killer and its employer must be kept safe. Simple."
Jovian
The clerk at Newman's welcomes you and offers you one of several available accommodations.
"Take no offense; I meant none, Novan with Principles. I can only tell you that the target is a low-ranking political official. The contract says nothing of collateral, only that the identity of the killer and its employer must be kept safe. Simple."
Jovian
The clerk at Newman's welcomes you and offers you one of several available accommodations.
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— David Langford
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"...fair enough. Where is this job? And I need to know who this official works for - even a nationality will do."
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Jovian will take one room for one night, and pays accordingly (I assume is 70 credits as drone stated-will update next post).
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Ajax
(You roll a 15 and gain 1 social level) "I suppose I can give the Novan that much. The target is an official within one of the corporatocracies: Hexalan. My organization will provide transportation. Only a few dozen lightyears from this station."
Jovian
Your room is pleasantly decorated in a style popular among humans of the past century. It has a large antique bed, connected bathroom (with fixtures designed for multiple anatomies), and plenty of storage space.
(You roll a 15 and gain 1 social level) "I suppose I can give the Novan that much. The target is an official within one of the corporatocracies: Hexalan. My organization will provide transportation. Only a few dozen lightyears from this station."
Jovian
Your room is pleasantly decorated in a style popular among humans of the past century. It has a large antique bed, connected bathroom (with fixtures designed for multiple anatomies), and plenty of storage space.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a completely ad-hoc plot device"
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Martin looked around.
"Gotta get me some sleep... this Pub 9 seems cheap."
He walked into the Hub 9 Pub 9 and ordered a room for the night.
"Gotta get me some sleep... this Pub 9 seems cheap."
He walked into the Hub 9 Pub 9 and ordered a room for the night.
BASH THE FASH CLASS WAR NOW
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'Fair enough. I feel I should request time of departure, what vessel I'll be on, and any data on the target's expected location.' Ajax replied, shifting from foot to foot.
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Martin
Pub 9 has an aesthetic flavor that one might call "rustic" and another might call "cheap and dirty in every conceivable way." The barkeep, a gruff Trackuul with several large scars and missing facial plates, lazily wipes the counter with a dirty rag while glancing disdainfully at the sanitizer hanging behind him. "Ten credits. Bunk's upstairs," The barkeep said, pointing to a single set of stairs. "Only got a few others up there. Door in the corner's the shitter, subnet terminal's up there too. Locker by each bunk if you need it, should be a few free ones."
Ajax
The Batii takes a quick glance at her armpiece. "Then you accept. Good... You may decide departure within our timeframe, Novan. Go to the docks and message this account when you're ready." She hands you a folded piece of faux paper with 'aux32585' printed on it. "There will be a representative waiting to take you. You will be briefed on the way. The job must be completed in the next three days, prepare yourself and contact us as soon as possible." She walks past you and disappears into a small crowd.
Pub 9 has an aesthetic flavor that one might call "rustic" and another might call "cheap and dirty in every conceivable way." The barkeep, a gruff Trackuul with several large scars and missing facial plates, lazily wipes the counter with a dirty rag while glancing disdainfully at the sanitizer hanging behind him. "Ten credits. Bunk's upstairs," The barkeep said, pointing to a single set of stairs. "Only got a few others up there. Door in the corner's the shitter, subnet terminal's up there too. Locker by each bunk if you need it, should be a few free ones."
Ajax
The Batii takes a quick glance at her armpiece. "Then you accept. Good... You may decide departure within our timeframe, Novan. Go to the docks and message this account when you're ready." She hands you a folded piece of faux paper with 'aux32585' printed on it. "There will be a representative waiting to take you. You will be briefed on the way. The job must be completed in the next three days, prepare yourself and contact us as soon as possible." She walks past you and disappears into a small crowd.
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Ajax nodded. Finding a quiet spot, she unfolded the paper. (If there's anything on it other than the alphanumeric, say so?). Reviewing it, she headed off towards the docking bays.
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Sorry guys, some things came up.
Ajax
There is only the email address "aux32585" on the piece of paper.
Jovian
You roll a 9, based on your engineering level and the simplicity of the task, the login works. Your old information is displayed on-screen.
All
It's getting late. Or early. The shops open in a few hours.
Ajax
There is only the email address "aux32585" on the piece of paper.
Jovian
You roll a 9, based on your engineering level and the simplicity of the task, the login works. Your old information is displayed on-screen.
All
It's getting late. Or early. The shops open in a few hours.
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Opening her matrix, Ajax sent a message to the provided comm address.
-Was instructed to contact this address regarding a Hexalani official. Provided by Batii, name not given. Please advise.-
While awaiting a response, Ajax finds an observation deck to see how many starships she can identify. (Fairly good at ship-spotting, yay.)
-Was instructed to contact this address regarding a Hexalani official. Provided by Batii, name not given. Please advise.-
While awaiting a response, Ajax finds an observation deck to see how many starships she can identify. (Fairly good at ship-spotting, yay.)
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In his room, after squishing some particularily stubborn roaches, Martin was firmly asleep, dreaming about a purple-and-yellow-dotted tentacle monster.
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Jovian, satisfied with the login, shuts the connection down and sleeps until 0730, using an alarm system on his interface to wake hin up.
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Ajax
[MercNet Message Inbox]
YOU HAVE 1 NEW MESSAGE!
From: aux32585 [Anonymous]
To: Ajax Makaan [Lone Wolf]
Subject:
Docks. Lot 16. Five minutes.
[End]
Martin
You roll a 10 and successfully attack the roach swarm! +1 level Close Combat.
Jovian
You successfully sleep and wake up at 0730!
All
There are still several uncompleted, low-level bounties and contracts.
[MercNet Message Inbox]
YOU HAVE 1 NEW MESSAGE!
From: aux32585 [Anonymous]
To: Ajax Makaan [Lone Wolf]
Subject:
Docks. Lot 16. Five minutes.
[End]
Martin
You roll a 10 and successfully attack the roach swarm! +1 level Close Combat.
Jovian
You successfully sleep and wake up at 0730!
All
There are still several uncompleted, low-level bounties and contracts.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a completely ad-hoc plot device"
— David Langford
— David Langford
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