Session+Two+SR2050

[2012-12-09 17:49:45]  **GAME ON**

[2012-12-09 17:52:08]  When we last left off, three runners had been contacted by the local Mafia, who had a normal job with unusual circumstances attached; and a minor time limit. Currently, Hiro, Therror, and Hound-oh I'm sorry, SHAYDE had hunkered down and set to work prepping for surveillence.

[2012-12-09 17:52:48]  They had already gone through the process of asking questions and making some nice handcrafted spy equipment.

[2012-12-09 17:53:59]  (I can't recall. Did I call up the Johnson, asking the specifics of the setup/info trail? Think I did but was really a dead end.)

[2012-12-09 17:56:01]  Actually you did not call the Johnson. Thale and Hiro did call their own contacts though.

[2012-12-09 17:56:26]  ((Ah! K. Then I'd like to do that as I work on building stuff)

[2012-12-09 17:57:36]  (if I have to go back/meet in person, that's fine too.)

[2012-12-09 17:57:43]  (The call will be handled in a tell for now, otherwise the other two can feel free to continue plotting. Nyaa, I'll get you involved quick.)

[2012-12-09 17:57:50]  (k)

[2012-12-09 17:57:58]  (k)

[2012-12-09 17:58:19] <@Hiro> ((we completed a shotgun microphone with rolls from last session. took roughly six hours. I helped)

[2012-12-09 17:58:21] * Thale plots revenge!

[2012-12-09 17:58:44]  (a R3 one, yes)

[2012-12-09 18:03:02]  (anyone still here?)

[2012-12-09 18:03:23] <@Hiro> ((yeah))

[2012-12-09 18:03:24] *** Rama (~chatzilla@ip72-205-29-75.dc.dc.cox.net) left

[2012-12-09 18:03:34] *** Rama (~chatzilla@ip72-205-29-75.dc.dc.cox.net) joined

[2012-12-09 18:03:44]  (Good question, I didn't think it'd die just because I went to get dinner.)

[2012-12-09 18:04:07]  (you could say brb)

[2012-12-09 18:04:47]  (If I didn't know any better, I'd say everyone is waiting on Shayde to do his business.)

[2012-12-09 18:04:52]  (I am. Just doing my stuff in tells.)

[2012-12-09 18:04:57] <Rama> (well you did leave us at a waiting for your narritive phase)

[2012-12-09 18:05:23] <@Hiro> ((well, I spent six hours soldering a kludge of equipment together to make a microphone.))

[2012-12-09 18:06:04] <RastaGM> (I said the rest of them could continue plotting, but they got nothing more to add so whatever. You can poke them all you like.)

[2012-12-09 18:06:31] <@Hiro> "so Thale, think we'll need some heavier firepower for this? At this point all I have is 'follow the guy and see who he talks to.'

[2012-12-09 18:06:35] <Shayde> ((Well, we coudl set up surveillance on the one guy we looked into.))

[2012-12-09 18:07:18] *** [1]TouruKat changed nick to TouruKat

[2012-12-09 18:08:13] <Thale> "depends I have what we need"

[2012-12-09 18:08:27] <@Hiro> ((that goes without saying. and I'm completely prepared to sit in my car, or on a roof, or in a diner to do that. ))

[2012-12-09 18:10:30] <Shayde> (*nod* Lets do that then. Having one lead is tough. Why I'm trying to get them all. So something turns up more useful.))

[2012-12-09 18:14:24] * Thale does stuff!

[2012-12-09 18:14:49] <RastaGM> (Sorry guys, but Shayde types about as slowly as I do. This is taking a minute.)

[2012-12-09 18:15:38] <RastaGM> (very methodical in his questioning)

[2012-12-09 18:15:58] <Shayde> (...well, yeah. Kinda needed for the char and job. ;) Sorry)

[2012-12-09 18:16:06] <Shayde> (so...let's set up our surveillance)

[2012-12-09 18:16:23] <@Hiro> "We should probably get a map or something or the area. It'll help us plot out where he goes."

[2012-12-09 18:18:19] * Shayde places the finished mic down. "Agreed, we need observation of his habits as well. The mic will help there so we don't get burned from repeated sightings of us. Does anyone have anything on him? Or we starting with a simple tail? We need his address too. If we get that, I can do a sneak and peak."

[2012-12-09 18:20:50] <@Hiro> "Isn't there a public search for addresses and such? We've got the guy's name, why not just check the listings for Auburn?"

[2012-12-09 18:22:03] <Shayde> "Assuming it isn't under a different ID, and its even listed, yes. I can do the search easily enough. But you two checked with your contacts. Didn't know if you twp came up with naything yet."

[2012-12-09 18:22:51] <Thale> "They havent gotten back to us"

[2012-12-09 18:23:07] <@Hiro> "My guy's got nothing, but he'll keep an eye out for me. I can't be completely certain he'll find anything, but if he gets information it'll be good."

[2012-12-09 18:24:07] <Shayde> "Ok, then unless we get a decker on team, I'll do the search as soon as we return. But right now we need to go meet another employeed. Mr Johnson has arranged to pass the details on to me in a chip this other employee will be carrying."

[2012-12-09 18:24:33] <Shayde> "A troll. Shouldn't be hard to spot in the diner," he chuckles.

[2012-12-09 18:24:43] <@Hiro> "anyone you know?"

[2012-12-09 18:25:22] <Shayde> "Not I. I'm rather new to the 'plex. But there can't be many trolls hanging around this specific diner at this time of day."

[2012-12-09 18:26:01] * @Hiro shrugs and fishes his keys out of his coat

[2012-12-09 18:26:11] <@Hiro> "Where are we going then?

[2012-12-09 18:26:31] * Shayde nods and follows to the car and then all head the dinner.

[2012-12-09 18:26:32] <Thale> "address?"

[2012-12-09 18:26:51] * Thale drives to insert name of dinner here diner

[2012-12-09 18:27:09] * @Hiro nods and makes note of the address, but follows thale since he seems to know the place.

[2012-12-09 18:30:33] * RastaGM after a short drive through typical Metroplex traffic(the suffering never ends), you end up at the Moonbeam Diner. Disapointingly, it's just a regular diner with a fancy name but no overall theme, but it manages to stay afloat with cheap soycaf and decent food. Inside, there is a large troll waiting around for something... Perhaps you?

[2012-12-09 18:30:49] <RastaGM> (Nyaa, you're in. Feel free to describe yourself, cause your charsheet kinda didn't.)

[2012-12-09 18:30:54] * Rama is currently eating 5 orders of double bacon cheeseburger, he's a middle age troll with a dark red hide and one hell of a arm muscle.

[2012-12-09 18:31:27] * Shayde stands roughly 6’ tall. He is built lean, athletic in form rather than overly muscular. His jet black hair is cut short in something of a buzz style an inch or so in length. His grey eyes are usually hidden behind a pair of shades. Over a pair of dark jeans and a deep green shirt, he wears a worn and comfortable synth-leather jacket.

[2012-12-09 18:32:11] * Thale parks gets out and walks to the dinner spotting the troll

[2012-12-09 18:32:47] <RastaGM> (also, I totally forgot that GM's don't need the /me command. I'll learn one day.)

[2012-12-09 18:32:59] * Rama armor jacker are handing at his chair while he ate at the counter and seems to be a ballistic shield hanging near his leg

[2012-12-09 18:33:31] <RastaGM> (You seriously carried a shield into a 21st century establishment?)

[2012-12-09 18:33:47] <Rama> (feels right because is legal)

[2012-12-09 18:34:00] <Thale> (yes THAT GUY)

[2012-12-09 18:34:03] <Shayde> (...and hasnt been snagged by the Star yet on principle yet? uh huh)

[2012-12-09 18:34:06] * Shayde wastes no time, getting out and heads into the dinner. Spotting the troll, he heads over as well, sliding into the seat opposite/next to the troll. "Hoi chummer. I believe you're holding something for us?"

[2012-12-09 18:34:07] <Rama> (not normally, just an impression to the other runner)

[2012-12-09 18:34:17] <Rama> (you know, first impression :D ))

[2012-12-09 18:34:47] <Rama> "You must be... Hiro."

[2012-12-09 18:34:49] <RastaGM> (Oookay, you are bad at first impressions. I warn you now, this is a C zone you're in. Carrying that in the open is going to get you a lot of attention.)

[2012-12-09 18:34:53] * @Hiro is an asian guy in his 20's, wearing a weather-beaten overcoat and an off-the rack suit. he winks at a waitress"

[2012-12-09 18:35:09] <Shayde> "Mark Shayde," he says politely.

[2012-12-09 18:35:12] <Rama> (k, retcon that)

[2012-12-09 18:35:15] <RastaGM> (Not necessarily arrested, but you'll have people eyeballing you)

[2012-12-09 18:35:34] <Rama> (unless a fucking troll is not an attention grabber)

[2012-12-09 18:36:17] <Rama> "Nice to meet you." Rame offers a handshake

[2012-12-09 18:36:23] <Shayde> ((yeah, just what a nice subtle job needs. heavily armored combat troll totting big obvious combat gear down the street. Star's gonna love that. ;) )

[2012-12-09 18:36:27] * Shayde shakes his head.

[2012-12-09 18:36:28] <RastaGM> (what would grab your attention more? Mr. T sitting across from you, or Mr. T sitting across from you with a broadsword in hand?)

[2012-12-09 18:36:54] <Rama> ((funny thing, I build a sniper and gm sugger I make combat troll ;) )

[2012-12-09 18:37:02] <@Hiro> ((murdoc sitting in the corner screaming for trashbags))

[2012-12-09 18:37:21] <Rama> (Both)

[2012-12-09 18:37:50] <Shayde> "And you are?"

[2012-12-09 18:38:35] <Rama> "I am Rama. Pardon the greasy hand." Rama wipe his hand with five napkin

[2012-12-09 18:38:42] * @Hiro orders soykaf and a waffle at the counter

[2012-12-09 18:39:16] <Shayde> "Null perspiration. So, I take it you're delivering something for us? We have a lot of work to do after all."

[2012-12-09 18:40:22] * @Hiro walks over to the table wiith his coffee, grabbing a chair on the way if there's no booth space

[2012-12-09 18:40:29] * Thale looks to Rama expectantly

[2012-12-09 18:40:44] <Rama> "I still haven't gone through the info. They just rushed me to you guys and I would like some info from you guys instead"

[2012-12-09 18:41:09] * Shayde quirks an eyebrow. "I'm sorry. But first things first. Chip please."

[2012-12-09 18:42:08] * @Hiro glances around at the other occupants. is this unlikely group of acquaintances drawing longer- than acceptable looks from anyone?

[2012-12-09 18:42:15] <Thale> "and what do you want to know?"

[2012-12-09 18:43:01] <Rama> "Just the basic of the job. I don't mind if you want to tell me more about anything though."

[2012-12-09 18:43:17] <RastaGM> @Hiro: Drawing looks? Maybe. Though when you think about it, nobody is really going to bother a troll and his oddball friends unless they try breaking something.

[2012-12-09 18:44:08] <RastaGM> Or unless they start hauling questionable things in the open...

[2012-12-09 18:44:27] <Shayde> "Actually, no. You were told to deliver the chip. I'm waiting for that. Once that's verified, we can discuss the details. But not until after, and certainly not here in this diner. But if you want to call the Johnson back and tell him your not handing it over, that is your business. I'm simply doing what I agreed to."

[2012-12-09 18:45:42] <Shayde> ((...wait. Why am I saying all this? Where's our face? ;) ))

[2012-12-09 18:46:17] <Rama> "Ah the chip. I was thinking you mean ordering some food." Rama shows him the chip from his pocket.

[2012-12-09 18:46:38] <Shayde> ((handing to me or just showing? don't want to assume action on your part))

[2012-12-09 18:46:49] <Rama> ((showing))

[2012-12-09 18:47:10] * Shayde extends his hand, holding it out for the chip, waiting.

[2012-12-09 18:47:10] <@Hiro> ((you started talking. I let you. (

[2012-12-09 18:47:28] <Rama> ((Is shayde boardcasting his ID?))

[2012-12-09 18:47:38] <Shayde> ((Oh, sorry. ;) limited game time, didn't waste time)

[2012-12-09 18:47:49] <Shayde> (....what? This is 2050. There's no such thing.))

[2012-12-09 18:47:55] <Rama> (oh right.)

[2012-12-09 18:47:55] <RastaGM> (Broadcasting ID? Nyaa, are you on drugs?)

[2012-12-09 18:48:24] * @Hiro rolls his eyes and sighs, sipping his soykaf

[2012-12-09 18:48:31] * Rama holding firmly on the chip. "Now, any proof that you are the Shayde?"

[2012-12-09 18:48:50] <@Hiro> "Just give it to him"

[2012-12-09 18:49:07] <Rama> "Is that a threat?"

[2012-12-09 18:49:08] * Shayde pulls out his phone with his other hand. "Hit redial. And explain to Mr J about they delay."

[2012-12-09 18:49:17] <Shayde> (err the delay)

[2012-12-09 18:49:36] <@Hiro> ((no it's instructions. do it nao!))

[2012-12-09 18:49:47] <Rama> ((what happen to rp))

[2012-12-09 18:50:07] <@Hiro> ((I am. I'm commanding voicing you, but had to get the cat off the mouse to check my numbers))

[2012-12-09 18:50:36] <Rama> ((you can roll social dice on me you know))

[2012-12-09 18:50:52] <@Hiro> !srtest 9 (give it to him!)

[2012-12-09 18:50:52] <DiceBot> Hiro, hits: 5.

[2012-12-09 18:51:04] <RastaGM> (Could you boys please avoid PVP dice rolls when this is only the second session?)

[2012-12-09 18:51:18] <Rama> (only social and rp)

[2012-12-09 18:51:44] <@Hiro> ((yes, but that takes much more discussion, and I'm not comfortable with that in this venue. but okay, canx that. per The Boss))

[2012-12-09 18:51:51] * Rama hesitate a bit, but Hiro seems pretty insistence, so he hands it over warily.

[2012-12-09 18:51:52] <RastaGM> (Then somebody better start RPing. Either Rama can pick up the damn phone or Shayne can think of a way to ID himself.)

[2012-12-09 18:52:06] <Shayde> ((I was being social, RPing...and I DID)

[2012-12-09 18:52:11] <@Hiro> "Just give it to him, we'll verify, if it's good we'll all go for a walk and discuss things"

[2012-12-09 18:52:26] <@Hiro> "this doesn't need to be a Federal issue"

[2012-12-09 18:52:28] <Rama> ((So you want a happy happy teamwork part?))

[2012-12-09 18:52:35] <Rama> party*

[2012-12-09 18:52:39] * Shayde takes the chip, reaching under his coat and slotting it. "Thank you. Still want the phone?," he offers.

[2012-12-09 18:52:54] <RastaGM> (I want this not to devolve into infighting so damn early.)

[2012-12-09 18:53:00] <Thale> (no your THAT GUY (tm))

[2012-12-09 18:53:05] * @Hiro drains his kaf and frowns at it.

[2012-12-09 18:53:18] <Shayde> ((I did no infighting! pure RP...)

[2012-12-09 18:53:45] <Rama> (But how I can just trust some stranger out of nowhere and just give them something important just like that?)

[2012-12-09 18:53:53] <@Hiro> ((it's not a fight when it's completely one-sided?))

[2012-12-09 18:54:00] <RastaGM> sigh

[2012-12-09 18:54:07] <RastaGM> Okay guys, stop for a second,

[2012-12-09 18:54:11] <Shayde> ((*points to the offered phone))

[2012-12-09 18:54:17] <Shayde> (sorry)

[2012-12-09 18:54:46] <RastaGM> Yes Rama, it is perfectly healthy to ask for confirmation that it is indeed them. I am not debating that part.

[2012-12-09 18:54:47] <@Hiro> (('because who else would come looking for you' says the 'recently abandoned to the shadows' fasce-ish guy. I promise I actually know better.))

[2012-12-09 18:54:57] <RastaGM> SHUT UP JAY AND LET ME SETTLE IT

[2012-12-09 18:55:17] <RastaGM> Ehem

[2012-12-09 18:55:22] <Rama> ((a spy maybe))

[2012-12-09 18:55:35] <Rama> (someone that pretend to be you)

[2012-12-09 18:55:45] <RastaGM> You did, however, completely ignore the chance to prove that it was them by not taking the phone.

[2012-12-09 18:56:02] <RastaGM> Regardless

[2012-12-09 18:56:09] <Rama> (they didn't offer me the phone did they? I thought they just talking on the phone)

[2012-12-09 18:56:19] <RastaGM> Yes they did.

[2012-12-09 18:56:21] <Shayde> (no, I did.)

[2012-12-09 18:56:27] <Rama> (hmm I missed it then)

[2012-12-09 18:56:48] <Thale> and time to put this to bed the johnson could have said a two humans one japanese and an ork whos also japanese will come by and pick you up

[2012-12-09 18:56:57] <RastaGM> Nyaa, what is going on with you tonight? You seem a bit less attentive than normal.

[2012-12-09 18:58:01] <RastaGM> Of course, missing a line is what this group does best, but still.

[2012-12-09 18:58:04] <Rama> Maybe cause I woke up at 6:40 this morning

[2012-12-09 18:58:08] <Shayde> (so...are we all good? Can we continue?)

[2012-12-09 18:58:14] <Rama> (yes, my bad)

[2012-12-09 18:59:14] <Rama> "Sorry for doubting ya, I had a feel drink before coming here."

[2012-12-09 18:59:19] <RastaGM> **ISSUE HOPEFULLY CLEARED, PLEASE RESUME**

[2012-12-09 18:59:36] * Shayde takes the chip, reaching under his coat and slotting it. "Thank you. Still want the phone?," he offers. Slotting the chip, he access the data, verifying. "Quite alright. One can't be too careful," he agreed.

[2012-12-09 19:00:05] <Rama> "Sure." Rama take the phone and hear it

[2012-12-09 19:00:25] <Rama> "Seems legit."

[2012-12-09 19:00:53] <Rama> "Not that a hacker can't replicate, but I will trust you on this"

[2012-12-09 19:01:42] * Shayde will take the phone back after watching, stowing it on his person. "True enough. But we take what precaustions we can. Now, if you'd like to discuss details, we should go. Job specifics isn't something to discuss in public."

[2012-12-09 19:01:52] <@Hiro> "So I say we eat some waffles and then go find someplace to discuss business."

[2012-12-09 19:02:06] <Rama> "Sure, I am done eating anyway"

[2012-12-09 19:02:18] * @Hiro looks slightly impaitent with regards to waffles that should be ready by now

[2012-12-09 19:02:19] <RastaGM> The Johnson's grumbling in Rama's ear to stop interupting him without making any progress is indeed reassuring that these are in fact, the people he was waiting for.

[2012-12-09 19:03:33] <Shayde> "Well, finish up. I'm checking the data now. It seems the Johnson at least is careful enough to make sure it doesn't leak. Let me know when all are ready. I'm going to scan data until then."

[2012-12-09 19:04:38] * Rama order some water to wash down the slight drunkeness in the meantime

[2012-12-09 19:04:40] <Thale> "ready"

[2012-12-09 19:05:03] * Rama softly punch his fist together as he stands up refreshed and wear his jacket. "Ready."

[2012-12-09 19:06:07] * @Hiro wolfs down his waffle, sightly upset, and stands, brushing crumbs off his coat and putting the chair back

[2012-12-09 19:06:22] <@Hiro> "I'm parked outside."

[2012-12-09 19:06:57] * Rama pat Hiro to not chock himself, "You could have order takeout"

[2012-12-09 19:07:16] * @Hiro walks out, pausing to nod at the waitress

[2012-12-09 19:07:34] <RastaGM> The datachip of shipment exposition waits to spill it's secrets, once you're all ready to listen.

[2012-12-09 19:08:23] * Shayde blinks after several moment. "Ok, let's get going. Back to the room." He stands and heads to the car/van so they can get to it already.

[2012-12-09 19:09:14] <RastaGM> (Shall I just go ahead people?)

[2012-12-09 19:09:22] <Shayde> (please)

[2012-12-09 19:09:30] <@Hiro> ((vroom!))

[2012-12-09 19:09:51] <Rama> ((we using the same van or multiple?))

[2012-12-09 19:10:14] <Shayde> (think Hiro has car, Thale a van)

[2012-12-09 19:10:31] <Shayde> (I got nothing.)

[2012-12-09 19:10:31] <@Hiro> ((I don't know if a troll's fitting in here though..))

[2012-12-09 19:10:32] <Rama> (I have a van too)

[2012-12-09 19:10:50] <Rama> (So I guess I will drive mine)

[2012-12-09 19:10:58] <Shayde> ((wow...first game I've been in in a while where there's lots of vehicles :) ))

[2012-12-09 19:11:12] <Rama> ((because money in chargen doubled))

[2012-12-09 19:11:22] <Shayde> ((Spent it. ALL.))

[2012-12-09 19:13:12] <@Hiro> ((spent part of it on having a bug-out plan))

[2012-12-09 19:13:25] <Rama> ((via multiple van))

[2012-12-09 19:14:30] <Shayde> (I got LOTS of chrome. bug out plan is brains and paranoia for now ;) ))

[2012-12-09 19:15:10] <RastaGM> The details on the chip don't explain EVERYTHING Shayde asked for, which was quite a bit, but it does give plenty of info regardless. Firstly, the VANS that get used are all legal, perfectly legit delivery vans that appear to be given out by a proper company during times where business is slow. No info if said delivery company is a mafia front, though. The vans are ment to survive the odd bad neighborhood, but not actual firefights. No word on who maintains them, but an easy guess is(cont)

[2012-12-09 19:16:08] <Rama> (sounds like we should use these illegal van so we can get away easier?)

[2012-12-09 19:16:42] <Shayde> (no...will explain job in sec)

[2012-12-09 19:18:30] <RastaGM> (cont) a local mechanic hired by said company. The route is not consistant, because they are not stupid. This is city navigation, not border crossing. The drivers and guards are not hired outwards, but they too are all supposedly trusted men under the watch of Adriano(the johnson) and his right hand man.

[2012-12-09 19:19:49] <RastaGM> Oh, and the drivers don't get to study the routes beforehand. That'd be an unnecessary potential security leak when they're supposed to be cruisng down city streets that have maps and GridGuide anyway.

[2012-12-09 19:21:01] * Shayde clears his throat once back, laying out what he found out on the chip before explaining about the job. "Basically, Mr J is having his shipments hit. Only his, not the famiy's. Every one of his. He's got someone getting the data somehow. The job is to find who is after him. The next shiipment is a week from now. If we don't have the perp by then, we need to guard that shipment. So,

[2012-12-09 19:21:03] * Shayde we're {next}

[2012-12-09 19:21:04] <Shayde> {cont} running down possible leads of who/how could get the data." He rubs his chin. "He said he vouched for his people, especially his right hand man, who sets up the routes. However, we can't assume they are. We are setting up for surveillance of the right hand man and seeing what other areas might be weak spots."

[2012-12-09 19:21:08] <@Hiro> ((" but not actual firefights. "[...] "(cont) a local mechanic hired by said " Was there something in between?))

[2012-12-09 19:21:10] <RastaGM> And, well... That looks like everything he was willing to divulge, aside from minor specifics, such as business names and whatnot.

[2012-12-09 19:21:30] <Thale> "So all they have to do is find a bunch of vans using GridGuide"

[2012-12-09 19:21:55] <Rama> "We stealing van or something?"

[2012-12-09 19:22:35] <Shayde> "No, I asked about hte route next week. We're guarding those vans. Though the company and vans themselves, not to mention the 'Trix, is a possible leak that we need to make sure is secure."

[2012-12-09 19:22:56] <@Hiro> "Grid-guide paths seem like they'd be a bad idea for this."

[2012-12-09 19:23:07] <RastaGM> And technically, you don't HAVE to guard the vans. It's just a way to keep your bonus, and something that'd make Adriano very very happy should it come to it.

[2012-12-09 19:23:23] <Shayde> ((hence...we are guarding them ;) ))

[2012-12-09 19:24:06] <@Hiro> "maybe we can look at running a similar convoy on a different route? If the attackers are using grid-guide with no other intel, that might be enough."

[2012-12-09 19:24:42] <Thale> "how many vans are there

[2012-12-09 19:24:45] <@Hiro> ((nothing in there abotu point of origin for the trucks? or are they leaving from the company depot?))

[2012-12-09 19:25:09] <RastaGM> The chip doesn't mention whether or not they use grid-guide, but it does point out the vans travel seperate. A convoy of delivery vans would be kinda weird.

[2012-12-09 19:26:25] <Shayde> "I don't think so. If it was all the family's shipments, and I'd bet many are like this, I'd agree. But only Mr J's are being hit. Running a dummy convoy as a test would be a nice lure if we had time. And could convince Mr J to fund it." He frowns. "We really need to find the leak before the delivery."

[2012-12-09 19:26:41] <@Hiro> ((okay. so... he's having multiple vans hit on the same night that are all running similar cargo? is that how I'm to understand it?))

[2012-12-09 19:27:10] <RastaGM> Oh, and no, it doesn't mention a point of origin. Though why you'd haul illegal BTL's to a legit delivery company and THEN haul them to where they are ment to go is an odd thing to consider.

[2012-12-09 19:27:58] <@Hiro> "what if we had him schedule a shipment for next tuesday, only that shipment will be us. we guard the shipment, shake down whoever's left to find out how they pulled it off."

[2012-12-09 19:28:00] <Rama> ((maybe the legit company is bribed))

[2012-12-09 19:28:40] <Rama> ((or a sub-branch on fake exterior))

[2012-12-09 19:28:52] <Shayde> ((*nod* I think so too Hiro. a bitch to cover. And U'm having similar thoughts Rama.))

[2012-12-09 19:29:02] <RastaGM> (Yes, that's the gist of it. The vans get borrowed, they get loaded SOMEWHERE, then they all split up and go to their destinations. There may or may not be an escort car attached to each van, that too wasn't made clear.)

[2012-12-09 19:29:06] <@Hiro> ((mayeb the BTLs are coming from somewhere else in bulk, then being shipped out to distro centers. fuck if I understand legit economics let alon shadow economics))

[2012-12-09 19:29:24] <Shayde> ((IF its BTLs. he might have lied thogh ;) ))

[2012-12-09 19:29:40] <@Hiro> ((He's shipping hacked cable boxes))

[2012-12-09 19:30:36] <Shayde> "We can ask. But that's pushing our luck possibly. I think we start with the Right Hand man. Observation, spying, checking his place. Then we check out the delibery company."

[2012-12-09 19:30:47] <Thale> "well thats a lot of cordination on the enemies part multiple hits on delivery vans at the same time"

[2012-12-09 19:30:52] <Shayde> ((delivery))

[2012-12-09 19:31:38] * Shayde nods. "Indeed. Which means they have to know. The previous attacks have all been through different agents as well. This has got a personal feel to it." He shrugs.

[2012-12-09 19:32:52] <@Hiro> "so we stick with plan A, checking out this Nicolas guy. My gut tells me that's where we'll find our leak. "

[2012-12-09 19:33:13] <Rama> "Sounds good."

[2012-12-09 19:33:32] <Thale> "will do"

[2012-12-09 19:35:04] <Shayde> "We need to do a stake out. Built a shotgun mic already. Work in shifts. I'm going to get his address. Soon as I have it, and we know he's away, I can try a sneak and peak, see if there's clues there. Not taking anything or leaving a sign I was there. If he's guilty, can always go back," he smiles.

[2012-12-09 19:35:53] * Rama is astound by the shotgun mic thing, but he has seen weirder things

[2012-12-09 19:36:16] <@Hiro> "How long do you think it'll take to find that data?"

[2012-12-09 19:37:07] <Shayde> "I'm headed to a terminal now. You lot start the surveillance. I'll call you as soon as I've got something."

[2012-12-09 19:37:10] <RastaGM> (They made that out of spare parts they bought in a radio shack. Goddamn.)

[2012-12-09 19:37:30] <Shayde> ((we're good ;) ))

[2012-12-09 19:37:42] <Rama> (what skill to make that?)

[2012-12-09 19:37:52] <Shayde> (hardware)

[2012-12-09 19:37:57] <Rama> (k)

[2012-12-09 19:38:11] <RastaGM> (It's just a rating 3 one, mind you)

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[2012-12-09 19:39:09] <Rama> (I wasn't expecting a masterpiece [) )

[2012-12-09 19:39:21] * @Hiro gives the guys the number to his recently-acquired burn-phone and goes out to the car and start his drive to Auburn for first watch

[2012-12-09 19:40:25] * Shayde heads off to a cybercafe to rent a terminal for searching.

[2012-12-09 19:42:10] * Rama standby for orders

[2012-12-09 19:42:12] <RastaGM> Shayde finds Nicolas Williams alright. Thousands of him within city limits, and at least 20 within the Auburn district. Going to take a bit of work to figure out how to narrow it down.

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[2012-12-09 19:43:40] <RastaGM> (do you have a Browse program?)

[2012-12-09 19:44:01] <Rama> (nicolas william?)

[2012-12-09 19:44:19] <RastaGM> (it's the name of the Right Hand Man you're supposed to be spying on)

[2012-12-09 19:44:27] <Shayde> ((nope. Just the skill. Hence me renting a computer in a cybercafe.))

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[2012-12-09 19:45:10] <Thale`> (or pocket secretary?)

[2012-12-09 19:45:14] <RastaGM> (Ah, well it's just a public rental so it's got only meager software. Consider it a rating 1 program.)

[2012-12-09 19:46:07] <RastaGM> (Go ahead and roll datasearch until you get three hits.)

[2012-12-09 19:46:41] <Shayde> !srtest 9

[2012-12-09 19:46:41] <DiceBot> Shayde, hits: 4.

[2012-12-09 19:46:47] <Shayde> ((ok ;) ))

[2012-12-09 19:46:58] <RastaGM> (That was Data Search + 1?)

[2012-12-09 19:47:05] <Shayde> ((yup))

[2012-12-09 19:47:34] <RastaGM> (oh dear. Someone want to help him out?)

[2012-12-09 19:47:51] <Shayde> ((logic + datasearch + 1.))

[2012-12-09 19:47:59] <Thale`> (no date search)

[2012-12-09 19:48:08] <Shayde> ((...I got 4 hits, you said only needed 3.))

[2012-12-09 19:48:08] <RastaGM> (No, that's not how it works with matrix actions)

[2012-12-09 19:48:44] <Shayde> ((oh, apologies. Thought it was.))

[2012-12-09 19:48:53] <Shayde> !srtest 5

[2012-12-09 19:48:54] <DiceBot> Shayde, hits: 2.

[2012-12-09 19:49:09] <Shayde> !srtest 5

[2012-12-09 19:49:09] <DiceBot> Shayde, hits: 2.

[2012-12-09 19:49:26] <Shayde> ((4 hits then. ;) )

[2012-12-09 19:49:42] <RastaGM> (Matrix skills have a linked attribute, but for whatever reason don't USE it. I dunno why, but using programs like foci ends with severly inflated pools so... Yeah.)

[2012-12-09 19:50:12] <Shayde> (bizarre *shrug* anyway))

[2012-12-09 19:52:22] <RastaGM> It takes about fourty goddamn minutes to find the bastard, but after a while you actually manage to find the right guy AND his address in the directories you can get on the matrix. Of course if this wasn't public info, that would of taken much longer. Regardless, it's no effort at all to relay the info to the rest of the team and get to some good ol' fashioned spying.

[2012-12-09 19:54:19] * Thale` gets ready to spy on em

[2012-12-09 19:54:48] * Shayde calls the others, passing it along. "You guys have him sighted? If not, let's stake his place out. Soon as we know where he is and he heads out, I want to check his place."

[2012-12-09 19:55:00] * @Hiro drives to the neighborhood to check out the immediate area before finding himself somewhere to park with LOS on the house if he doesn't find him.

[2012-12-09 19:56:32] <Shayde> ((I gotta go afk for about 15 mins or so. Time to walk the dogs))

[2012-12-09 19:57:18] * Rama wait with Hiro since.

[2012-12-09 19:57:35] * Thale` moves to another spot with a different vanatage point putting on his goggles

[2012-12-09 19:58:55] <RastaGM> Well, you don't manage to catch the guy walking his dogs or anything like that, but you do find a parking spot within sight of the guy's home, and... He's home! You can tell because the lights are on and every now and then, a silouette passes by the windows that each have their curtains closed.

[2012-12-09 20:00:51] * @Hiro has rama aim teh mic at the sillouhette

[2012-12-09 20:01:16] * Rama do what Hiro said

[2012-12-09 20:02:08] <RastaGM> (just a sec)

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[2012-12-09 20:04:38] <RastaGM> (okay back)

[2012-12-09 20:07:08] <RastaGM> After a moment of fiddling with the sensitivity dial and pointing it at the silhouette, you finally start spying on him proper and hear him quite clearly... Um... Alternate between walking loudly on what must be a hardwood floor, chat with a ladyfriend over the phone, and hum songs to himself as he travels between something and something. Yep, this is a proper stakeout alright.

[2012-12-09 20:07:18] <RastaGM> If this guy's going to do anything suspect, it might take a second.

[2012-12-09 20:08:23] <@Hiro> "well... I guess we just wait."

[2012-12-09 20:08:26] <@Hiro> ((what time is it?

[2012-12-09 20:08:40] <RastaGM> (in the abscense of making you all do willpower rolls to not go insane, I think I'm going to end the game here.)

[2012-12-09 20:09:29] <RastaGM> **GAME OFF**