FATHER QUEST - A Cartoon Network: Villains Victorious CK2-Style Quest Cross Over

TURN 3 - RIVAL REPORTS


Black Hat Organization

[ ] Run "Advertisement" Program
Success
Did you know you buy from Black Hat? At least, that's what the telly-vision is saying. You watch in near disbelief as the ad plays on, showing you personally buying cakes from him, which personally infuriates you. How dare he! You didn't take four years of Home-Economics to have such slanderous lies told regarding you! Every cake your children have ever had stolen was from yours truly! Not only that, but that insidious hatter has even taken the likeness of numerous other villains and used them for marketing purposes as well! And you thought Eddy was villainous.

[ ] Cloning Program
Failure
The Black Hat cloning program has faced some recent interruptions; namely, the escape of one of its results, which has caused the entire program to be closed prematurely under the authority of Black Hat himself. Where the escaped clone is, however, is unknown.

[ ] Recruit Nicole Waterson
Success
In search of a moderating influence on his two most notable subordinates, Black Hat Org. has been putting out tendrils in the workforce. Glowing reviews have been posted by minor villains online about how Black Hat was able to provide savage, smart, and sensible aid all in one package. It seems that their newest hire was the key to unlocking more potential in the field, being a graduate from the "Devil's University for Crime". You would never expect it from the looks of her though, what with her having a 'suburban feline mother' sort of look.


Endsville Energy Solutions

[ ] Solidify Government Support
Success
With the victories of the war stacking up in America's favor, Mandy has been making a very solid push to fill in the power vacuum opening up. Backing Canadian and American candidates in turn, Mandy has made it a priority to fund and prop up as many people willing to work for or with her as possible.

[ ] Encourage Daemonic Settlement
Success
Many people in the state of Texas were treated to a more diverse community in these past few months, as denizens from the Underworld begin to settle in towns and cities. They've found great success in finding business niches, ranging from hot new rap artists to hot lava waste dumps. With many very different kinds of species interacting, you would expect a high degree of culture clash from the locals, but they seem to have found common ground in how absolutely stupid all of them seem to be to you. Time will tell how these new Underworld expatriates will adjust to surface life.

[ ] Establish Southern Diplomacy
Failure
In a shocking turn of events, Mandy failed to establish a new branch of Endsville Energy Solutions south of the border. After months of closed-doors negotiations, El Presidente Tez and Presidente Hector Con Carne have publicly refuted the energy company's suggestions for both of their countries. Neither Mexico nor Country Con Carne (a new Latin American entity) will utilize Underworld Energy, and instead find their solutions elsewhere. In turn, Mandy has remained silent, but has looked particularly upset to those that know her. To most people, however, she looks about the same.


Gem Homeworld Colony

[ ] Innovate Emergency Bubbling Technique
Success
United States Soldiers out in Canada have been noticing something strange out in the field. Oftentimes, after pushing back Gem forces, sifting through the rubble has soldiers finding small gems protected in bubbles. Touching these bubbles causes them to disappear in a burst of distortion and light. It's unsure what this means for the war effort, but it does mean that prisoners are even harder to come by in this conflict.

[ ] Innovate Technologies
Success
As humans press deeper into Gem held territory, the alien menace have finally begun to adapt their technology. Despite the initial setbacks, new forms of Gem weaponry have begun to deploy. Gem Warriors on ski-equipped structures and vehicles have proven to be particularly dangerous, and new forms of weaponry that fire energy-pucks with devastating impacts have slowed the advance in conjunction with the utterly desolate north.

[ ] Ambush Father
Failure
Commander Jasper's first defeat in the Gem-War was a humiliating one. Reports indicate that the strike on your convoy was not a regular confrontation; it had been a direct attack on YOU. She had personally seen you as a challenge to conquer, a tactical asset that had to be removed from the field at all costs. And she failed. You couldn't imagine how she was feeling. You, on the other hand, were left feeling pretty good.


The Guild of Calamitous Intent

[ ] Assign Threat-Level
CRITICAL SUCCESS
It was an odd day when you received a letter bearing the symbol that you just barely knew belonged to that enigmatic Guild. When Sir Toasty brings in the mail and newspapers, you begin to wonder that perhaps you had finally gotten invited to this so-called exclusive club of soopervillains!

When you finally cut open the letter, it turns out that you have not been accepted into the Guild. You're steamed at the snub, but at least you've been given a threat rating. You're certified to be a 10. A 10 out of what? The paper is frustratingly vague on that, but it better be out of 10!

[ ] Expand into Canada
Success
Many of the remaining Canadian public have been left in a hard situation due to the Gem annexation. Those who are left are left with broken rubble and little industry after their occupation. Luckily, the Guild has been there to pick things up for them! Regular staff and minion recruitment have been steadily increasing from Canada, while the resentment of the people has given rise to a large population of beginner villains.

[ ] ???
A new Villain has been recruited.


Katz Ventures

[ ] Develop More Nowhere Agriculture
Success
Katz has recently begun a program to cultivate the very few spots of arable land left in Nowhere. People have been encouraged to spread out and start their own farm plots in exchange for having their food supplies taken care of by Katz Ventures until the first farming cycle is up. Crops are expected to come out from their newly established fields in great numbers, assuming the new farm hands are successful. If not, their contract states they will be put to use in other fields. For now though, old windmills and lonely farmhouses have sprouted over the lands like the crops they desire.

[ ] Invest into Detroit
Failure
Despite only the purest of intentions, Katz has seemingly failed to make much progress into "No More Motors" City. All of the manufacturing could provide for a massive industrial boost to his company, yet local resistance and new start ups have successfully staved off his predatory acquisition staff.


Mandark Co.

[ ] Field Test
Success
After the data has been compiled and the results calculated, Mandark is pleased. He makes it quite clear that not only did his battle-roids prove more than capable in the field, but he intends to pursue the defeat of the Gem invaders as well. While not exactly cooperating with the government, Mandark's machinery has already begun to hit the field as a defense force against any further incursions south.

[ ] Develop Alternative Energy
Success
Mandark isn't one to be left behind; utilizing his vast genius, he has begun to craft a new energy system, one that won't be reliant on the weaknesses of old systems, and won't be as barbaric or crude as his contemporaries. While he has kept the secrets of this new energy solution under wraps, his PR machine has already been hyping it up.

[ ] Present the Think-Tank
Success
It is with grand theatrics, and more then a little showboating, that Mandark has begun to reveal his latest project, the project he claims will change the world: The Think Tank. A collaboration of the brightest minds of a generation, working in tandem to build a new future for the world. Already he has begun to select a number of brilliant minds in the world, a select few that Mandark has chosen to work with, and while the exact persons he has chosen are unknown, rumors abound.

Scam Co.

[ ] Recruit Mr. Bossman
Success
Mr. Boss has sent you a letter! A letter of resignation! It seems that he's found work as Chief Financial Officer over at Scam Co. It seems that with nothing left for him over here, he's moved on to greener pastures. How wonderful FOR HIM.

[ ] Expand into Canadian Market
Success
Scam Co's ramshackle product line has been pushing into the recovering Canadian market. Surprisingly, this seems to be exactly what was needed for the Canadian public at the time!

Most people have been buying Eddy's products and then breaking down their individual pieces for the resources needed and putting them towards their own personal works. Like some sort of Megablock mix and match. It doesn't matter much to Eddy, since his products are still being bought.

U.S. Government

[ ] Commission Propaganda
Success
"This time, on the daring adventures of… THE PATRIARCH! THE CANADIAN AVENGER! The silhouetted problem-solver, and his impeccable assistant Kaleidoscope, have found themselves deep within the dangers of the wide, open north, fighting the evil forces of Dr. Japser and her legion of Techni-colored Alien Invaders! In their latest escapade, the duo recently saved General Nonspecific from-"

You turned the TV off before you could become any more embarrassed.

It seems that your escapades in the North have made you a notable figure. After Black Hat's advertisements, you're pretty ambivalent on this reveal. At the very least you're getting some royalties for your image, which is nice of them considering they aren't using your direct likeness and aren't obligated to do so.

[ ] Find Suitable Candidate for President
CRITICAL SUCCESS
It's been a very well kept secret that the actual president of the U.S. for the past hundred years, Ronald Reagan, has recently been caught in a time paradox and been ripped apart across space and time. Well, it was until they told you. You're a bit… stunned to say the least. However, they believe they have found an exceptional replacement, who is already wildly ahead in the preliminary polls. One I. M. Weasel has been topping the charts, and while many have criticized his idiotic running mate I. R. Baboon, his charming and well-spoken presence has been rapidly winning the public over.

[ ] Argue for the Effectiveness of Sheep Tanks
CRITICAL SUCCESS?

"THEY WORK. YOU JUST PUT THE SHEEP IN BACKWARDS."

General Specific went into great detail in a national address on how all of those sheep-powered tanks worth billions of dollars in military research and spending (mostly spending) actually weren't a colossal waste of moolah. You could swear they were absolutely useless out there, less helpful than the tanks that shot artillery shells rather than sheep-powered laser beams, but then again, he is the expert.

"ON THE SUBJECT OF BUDGET, WE NEED ABOUT THREE, MAYBE FOUR ZILLION MORE OF THESE THINGS FOR THE NEXT MAJOR OFFENSIVE."

You nearly reach for your wallet to make a donation right away when you realize you could write them off on your taxes.

Sheep-powered tax shelters! What a world we live in.


Puma-Dyne Weapon Systems

[ ] Fund Archeological Digs
Failure
While little is known about the workings of Puma-Dyne Weapon systems, it does still seem odd that they keep funding dig sites for medieval relics in the continental United States. But yet they continue. Go figure.

[ ] Develop Cybernetics
Success
Rolling out their new line of cybernetic limb replacements, these solid-steel implants and limbs have proven to be rather popular amongst those who lost their body parts in the great Canadian wars. The fact that they are weapons grade though, have raised some eyebrows, but nothing that the Mayor of Megakat city hasn't allowed to flow out of his city.


Providence

[ ] Contain EVO Presence
Failure
Providence was built upon securing the EVO outbreaks and erasing their presence in the public eye. While the latter point is rather moot these days, that doesn't excuse the failing on their part for these recent EVO outbreaks. The organization seems a bit stretched thin as multiple beings turn EVO across the seaboard, causing strange and destructive events throughout the nation. It's left to the native inhabitants to deal with these mutated victims in the wake of so many nanite activations, often to mixed results.




Paradigm Corporation

[ ] Repair City Domes
Success
With alien invaders no longer on his doorstep, Alex Rosewater has begun to use his corporation to repair the massive domes that surround Paradigm City. Slowly, dome by dome, Rosewater has made progress, all the while welcoming those looking for a safe, profitable and comfortable place to live and do business in.

McLean Productions

[ ] Begin Production of Total Drama: O' Canada
Success
Capitalizing on the foreign war effort, Chris has announced a new season that takes his campers out into the war-torn battlefields of the Gem-War. It seems that a good portion of his audience are treating his newest season as their news source, and that the Canadian public are surging in droves to watch in a sense of patriotism. It seems that this foray into more political matters has been a hit!

VenTech Ind.

[ ] Release the V-Phone X
Success
A new smartphone has been trending among the teens lately. To differentiate itself from its competition, the company has claimed that it will have a signal anywhere, from the moon to the bottom of the ocean! It's built tough and has long-lasting battery life. It has all the basics covered from what you can see. Some of your military contacts have even been seen with a few. Without any major innovations, it seems here to stay for a while.

[ ] Research Advanced Medical Diagnostics
Failed

VenTech seems to be making significant strides in developing new and advanced Medical Diagnostic systems. However, their goal of developing not only a diagnostic system capable of providing real time assessments of bodily health, but creating a machine capable of actively fighting diseases such as cancer has proven to be a fence that the young start up can't quite jump.

Moltar Coast to Coast

[ ] Advertise for Mystery Celebrity
Success
It doesn't take a genius to figure out who that silhouette on Moltar's Mystery Guest Guess-who segment is. But Moltar certainly has made a field day out of it. While you haven't really even pinned the date yet, Moltar has already begun to crank up the news cycle, and begun hyping up a new "Very Popular" mystery guess that is to appear on his show! It's been helping his ratings quite a bit already. It also means that if you flake out, you'll have quite the egg on your face in the eyes of the public, which would be annoying. Almost enough to make sunny-side up 10x over!

NEW HERO:

Hex
Martial: 27 (Fighting a war against an evil magic turtle, and then surviving in another dimension has made Hex a proficient fighter in his pursuit of power)
Diplomacy: 10 (At his best, Hex can manage social relationships and even come off as charming. He does come off as cold or aloof to most though.)
Stewardship: 15 (As a former noble, Hex has some idea of how to properly lead and manage groups of people.)
Intrigue: 24 (In his long search for magical artifacts that would help restore his power, he has learned how to conceal his presence and spy from afar.)
Learning: 28 (Having spent long years in exile, from both his dimension and his niece, Hex has learned a great many fonts. He also has a doctorate.)
Occult: 28 (A master of the arcane, Hex is a full on wizard. While not the most powerful on Earth, he is more than respectable.)

Traits:
-Seeker of Lost Knowledge: +4 to Occult rolls when searching for hidden or lost magical artifacts
-Scholar of the Arcane: +3 to Stewardship rolls when teaching or leading lesser wizards.
-Noble in Exile: Allows for communication with and awareness of Charmcaster.