Mission Update!

[lucetimods]

Droid Sabotage - Begins September 21st (fyi: we pushed the date up by one!)
Field Leader: Steve Rogers; Security: Alia Shepard, Sophie, Rogue, Greg Lestrade, Gai Tsutsugami, Masaomi Kida, Leonhardt; Stealth: Trafalgar Law, Fujiko Mine, Nara Shikamaru, Albert Silverberg, Loki; Technicians: Donatello, Artemis Fowl II, Daisy, Tony Stark; Programmers: Robert Hastings, Pascal, Doctor “Eggman” Robotnik, Raine Sage

New mission will come later this month! We're going to try out a shorter sign-up time to see if it raises more volunteers.

If you're new here, then this is a mission post. You can find available missions at rpmanager. You are welcome to subscribe or track the journal, but this is not required, as updates will be posted on this journal. For those of you who don't know about missions, the links below should help you out. I suggest you start with the Mission FAQ first!

The log is going up for this current mission at the same time. Check out the details inside for a special chance for one character to play ‘hero’ and save the day. However playing hero doesn’t come cheap, either. There will be a thread on here to volunteer for this role!

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Feel free to discuss and ask questions here! You may use this as a plotting post for the upcoming mission(s) as well.

Comments

MOD QUESTIONS

[lucetimods]

[generalflirt]

So is the mission now now 21st-23rd to keep the same amount of time or 21st-22nd to have the same end time?

FACILITY LAYOUT

[endgames]

Question re: the facility layout, since the log states they'll have access to that.

Does this facility mirror two of the ones that have been visited in the past (ie. the one on the draft/the third floor mission, and the one the Bil decoys infiltrated) or is it different?

If it's the same, is there a third floor on this one? And how far would it be from where the technicians and co. are going?

[complicatedliar]

Just to clarify like a creepy creepy thing, I'm assuming the Chief Programmer's wings will work just fine if they're no longer attached to her, say?

[castbytheglyph]

Where would Kidston be in relation to the code room? Would she be the type to regularly pass by the code room and check to make sure everything is running smoothly, or will Team A have to look around the facility to find her?

Also, would it be possible for any of the techies or computer savvy people to bypass the security devices and the wing scan to the code room altogether, or would they be stuck having to subdue Kidston or blow the door?

Re: MOD QUESTIONS

[eyesofstrength]

I know the description said that fighting scale was irrevelant because of protective shifts, can we have some more details about this?

Mostly, will it block powers entirely, or will it be protecting the building itself from damage? Or both?

Just wanted to be clear since that may affect overall strategy.

Disguises

[i_speak_softly]

As the only person on the mission who can't pass as human, how ninja will Don have to be to get into the facility? Does the staff there reflect Luceti's typical from-many-different-worlds mix, so he can pass himself off as a legitimate occupant of the building? Or will any non-human be immediately recognizable as an individual not usually seen around the place?

VOTING

[lucetimods]

Participants have three diversion tactic options. Plot elsewhere on this post and then vote here!

The participants will need to organize themselves into teams. While one group intends to escort the technicians and programmers to where their work can be completed in the core code room and assembly line, another group will be responsible for choosing and carrying out a secondary objective that will serve as a distraction tactic. There are three options:

Destroy Resort - 90% success chance
Pros: Cripple facility by drawing attention to it, effective and quick
Cons: Cost of innocent lives, frames the FTSA as terrorists

Ruin or Disrupt Enclosure-Con - 80% success chance
Pros: Easy, accessible, non-violent.
Cons: Nothing gained, further villainizes and marginalizes the efforts of the FTSA, could take considerable time.

Kidnap Bureaucrat - 50% success chance
Pros: Cripple organization with ransom, obtain information, keeps all activity out of the public eye.
Cons: Very dangerous, jeopardizes mission, time-consuming.

C.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Simplicity? What's that? Besides, I love the idea of surgically dismantling the organization.

Who's with me?

[eyesofstrength]

Am definitely veering more towards combining B and C. Basically use a distraction as a front to pulling off a kidnapping.

Re: VOTING

[daisy023]

Daisy's voting for the scenario of combining B and C for the diversion team.

EDIT: Sadly, as mentioned, too much of a distraction could make the Malnosso suspect something is off. Daisy is preferring B as of now, but A is still out of the question.

That beign said, Shikamaru's idea of playing so all paths elad to a victory is still a very tempting option.

MOTHER OF EDITS: SETTLING ON FLOWCHART SORRY.

A

[complicatedliar]

You had me at effective.

C + 1/2 B

[doubleppk]

And seconding (fourthing?) the others on the idea of combining a little B as a a diversion/distraction to try to help their odds slightly. (ICly thinking it'd increase odds, ooc don't care)

[promisebythetree]

Are there really only three options? What if the diversion team got into contact with the FTSA people to arrange a distraction that way?

[lucetimods]

For future reference, questions like this might be best addressed under the mod questions comment above -- especially so other people can easily see what's already been asked.

These options are intended as broad-stroke examples and likely many alternative examples that might be thought up will fall somewhere along the same lines as these (in extremity if not in content). Certainly, if the players involved come to a consensus together on an alternate plan? You're all welcome to pitch it to us and we'll give you the pros/cons. The practical upshot is that it would have been tough for us to outline every option from the get-go so we decided to give three pre-fabricated options that seemed most obvious from the first blush.

But plot with your fellow players! See what you can come up with. When a cohesive and agreed-upon plan is drawn up, we'll let you guys know the possible success rate.

[the_tv_is_a_lie]

Sticking this up here for Shepard. Work with me here, guys. If there's anything you want her to deal with, just suggest stuff. |D

Security

[touchofrogue]

For... security folks shenanigans? Idk.

[generalflirt]

Hello fellow security officers.

I hope some of you are as attractive as me.

Distraction Team

[endgames]

For Plot B, aka the distraction option, I'm still undecided on what's the best pick, but I was curious as to who was planning to stick their character on this team too.

So sound off? I think this is something Shikamaru would put himself on.

[generalflirt]

I'm with you boss.

Science Team?

[castbytheglyph]

Sup Team A. We might not get to screw around with bomb threats and fire alarms, but we do get the chance to either force down the code room doors or subdue chief programmer 'i'll mutilate my own wings to stop you getting in' Kidston. And of course playing around with the droids too. Fun stuff! Correct me if I get anything wrong from giving all the info a once-over.

Subduing Kidston seems like a good way to go, especially as there are disguise experts kicking around that might be able to take her place in case security starts wondering where the chief programmer suddenly ran off to. I'm still thinking it over, though blowing door seems unfavourable, even if it would free up manpower by not having to worry about keeping an eye on Kidston and all the techies and programmers.

Also, programmer/techie shenanigans? This would probably be the worst possible time to forget about that one missing semicolon.

Re: Science Team?

[daisy023]

Daisy says a silent takedown may work, preferably before suspicions arise and she gets paranoid (SHOOT THE ARMS! AND THE TEETH! AND THE HEART... Well, shoot her until she's perma-drunk. She hopes the tranq. rounds are as strong as those of her world.). The moment all of the action starts, Kidston is going to be the biggest danger. The less attention they get on anything, the better. They'll be suspicious with what's happening, so an explosion, even with their divided attention, would put their eyes on Team A.

As for ways to ruin droid manufacturing, during WWII, saboteurs would move in and spray aircraft with mercury so maintenance and repair costs were hell. There could be something put in there that could poison the material itself.

Among other options would be reducing the carbon density in the metal to make it more breakable, messing up the mixture and allowing imperfections in the diamond-metal alloy for it to brittle more easily upon impact. Perhaps less titanium and more diamond, and thus mess up it's weight and actual durability, and have them waste more of the material than they can afford.

[touchofrogue]

And here is a plotting thread for Rogue, in case anyone wants to hit me up with individual plotting things?

[complicatedliar]

Your name's now been taken in vain on my plurk. Rogue might get sucked into Loki-sitting duty too.

Geeze. It's almost like people don't trust him.

[chikaidestroyer]

Still not all that sure where I want Albert to go, but he's available for plotting. Getting to know fellow mission-goers. All that good stuff.

He'd be all for ensuring the primary objective (sabotaging the droids) succeeds. He'd be disinclined to take a huge gamble (option C) that could compromise the primary goal of the mission and, you know, lead to their own deaths or captures.

[alloys]

HELLO AND WELCOME TO DROIDBUSTERS

So Tony's a technician and therefore Team A. He'll be sans suit. And he'll be very watchful because of Loki being around, while attempting to glean every single thing he can about droid construction. Tensions gonna run high. So yeah. Plot with me!

[complicatedliar]

ALL OF THE SNARKING EVER

FINALIZING SOME THINGS

[endgames]

So I put this in my vote up there, but here is the distraction plan as I see it? Charles was kind enough to make a flow chart, so it should read much simpler as so:



Thoughts, comments, concerns? Cookies?

Also looking for some finalization on who's going to be Team B. The way I have it outlined, all scenarios can be carried out by four people or less (may adjust if one more person really wants in). More than that and it's not just a security risk to the distraction plan, but it's a big one to the Science Team who will need the most people.

AS OF NOW the roster I have from the last time I asked for a headcount is:

- Shikamaru
- Masaomi
- Gai
- Leonhardt (??? Nadia, your comments made me feel you wanted him in but if I'm mistaken let me know)

And yup, that's about it. Carry on. 8|a

[neversurrender]

Well I think Steve should be on Team B because that's really where his expertise is. But if we already have enough people, I can just as easily switch him over.

And Shira suggested that I make a thread for people to post to once they've decided which team their on. Basically like a roll-call sort of thing just so we can make sure everyone has a place. And then no one will have to keep a headcount. =)

[neversurrender]

/CRASHES IN LATE FOR EVERYTHING

So Steve is here for all your plotting needs. He's going to be on Team A and doing team leader things. and for the sake of blending in he'll be without uniform and shield because...yeah. Bring me all the plots!

Final Assignments

[neversurrender]

Comment here with your character + their assigned team. This is just an organization thread to get an idea of where everyone will be.

Re: Final Assignments

[complicatedliar]

I feel pretty safe saying Loki will be on Team A. God help them.

Team A plan?

[daisy023]

Let's see... For the main plan:

1. Team A waits for the distraction, and have their sights on Kidston if possible. Team B is imposed a time limit to perform their diversion. Just in case, should both teams have a radio operator in an encrypted channel to inform when the diversion is on?

- On one hand, it could simply be a click of their comm channels twice to begin their Op, three if something goes wrong.

1a. If something goes wrong with the distraction, Team A will probably have to enter by force on both the installation and assembly line. When this happens, it goes to point 3cd.

- On another, perhaps simply seeing what happens back in their location could be better. Using radios could be a little risky if the Malnosso catch the frequency, even if the teams are using an encrypted channel.

2. Kidston is neutralized, preferably by tranquilizer darts, unless Loki sods something up and he only uses her wings, or the team is forced to reprogram the wing scanner.

2a. If Kidston is rendered unconscious but alive, she could be stuffed into a crate or closet as they move in to the assembly line.

2b. If Kidston is killed, Loki would be pretending to be her, though... he'd probably risk being left in some location until he escapes by his own means.

(Of minor note, Daisy... wouldn't be too troubled by the death of one of the scientists, given they're part of the enemy. Superior officers, squadmates, civilians, threats, and all that. She just thinks keeping Kidston unconscious would be better in case there are more safety locks needing her alive in some manner.)

2c. If the situation turns far too difficult to deal with either capture or execution of Kidston, the team would be focused on cracking the wing scanner.

2d. Daisy is against this, but if all else fails, they'd put explosives on the door, and perform their task with an extremely low amount of time.

3abc. In the assembly line, the more important sabotages would consist in lightly tampering with the perpetual battery so it stops being one, weakening the joints and the alloy (reducing the carbon density), and programmers could disable a number of reactions, or even just introducing a handful of lines that could make it prone to glitch sometimes.

Preferably, only the more basic tasks could be done, both for time and subtlety in the droids' defects.

(A few suggestions: in programming? Disabling a line is less dangerous than deleting it. And patches in software are called that, because they're put over the original program to correct things. Even a single wrong line of code could have repercussions on the operation of the droids.)

3cd. With the attention forcing the door open might cause, or the lack of time, Team A would make only the most basic forms of sabotage in the assembly: Battery tampering, slight alloy changing, and a handful of lines of code.

4. Team A escapes the facility, preferably evading the sight of everyone, sets a scout ahead in case they are being followed, and reaches the extraction point.

Team A plan?

[deathsdoctor]

Right now I'm operating on the assumption powers are nixed completely, but depending on what the mods say regarding use of powers (and how much use and where if they are active) in the facility, I'd like to throw in Law's abilities in for consideration, as they could potentially be very useful if not completely suppressed.

Teleportation: Maybe or maybe not Law could be option C in getting them past the door, but he'd certainly be handy in moving the entire team around the facility or extracting them completely.

Manipulation of matter: Law can create holes in walls (and then seal them up without a trace), and basically manipulate the environment any way he sees fit (levitation, displacement, outright matter warping). If he's prevented from teleporting, any use of this ability would be helpful in helping Team A avoid security, and if avoiding said security is out of the question, it can certainly buy them time. Bonus: his ability also also him to cut through pretty much anything (it even slices a substance harder than diamond in his canon) that doesn't have a shift attached to it.

Mother of Edit: 50% powercap in the actual facility and 90% in the resort as per this comment. So these abilities are definitely available to be played with.