@clockworkchaos
Hm.
Maybe, now that you mention it, it's a
good thing that Helldrake's power is currently in the hands of a girl whose overall "motivated to stick to the plan" level is so low that she's the only character on our staff with a 'flake out and do nothing this turn' trait. She's gonna focus on 'cool' and 'my new friends are fun to troll' rather than 'phenomenal cosmic power.'
Xanatos Enterprises
[ ] Send an invite to Doofenshmirtz
85
You received a letter a couple days ago from Xanatos, inviting you to an 'auction for esoteric crafts' that would be taking place later in the year in October. You might want to set aside some time for that if you're interested in going.
@Made in Heaven
To be clear, is this going to be a quest option like the Sands Heist, or a National Action?
Drakktech
[ ] Investigate Doofenshmirtz
DC 100
95+22+30+5=152
Spectacular Success
Greatest Rival Shego seems to have done some digging into affairs concerning you. It's not spying in the industrial sense, she's not digging into corporate secrets or anything, it's more like she just wants to know what the heck is up with you. Due to most of your backstory already being posted online, and dozens upon dozens of posts from your employees concerning your day-to-day affairs, it seems like she was able to assemble a fairly accurate picture of your whole deal, though you're not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
Hm. I'm guessing the 30 was the reroll on the exploding crit, and the 22 was Shego's Intrigue? I know we saw her Intrigue at the Sands Heist...
Or, um, is it Shego plus an Intrigue 30 hero unit? I'm not sure; forgot how the rules look.
Syndrome
[ ] Escape The Sands
DC 100
10+30=40
Critical Failure!
Syndrome was caught on film today clearly attempting escape from the Sands Casino. Having healed from his injuries, Syndrome was seen attempting to escape the Sands making use of a cobbled together energy emitter and prototype rockets made in a casino with a box of scraps from his previous outfit. Unfortunately for him, the hastily constructed rocket failed shortly after breaching the Sands roof, sending Syndrome plummeting back to the ground. While what you are now almost completely certain is a 'Syndroid' was wheeled out shortly after to confirm the 'accident' had left him unharmed, there has been no sign of the real Syndrome since. It seems likely he has been taken underground, likely forever. The lord of Kronos has fallen.
Ow.
Well, maybe Syndrome is dead, and maybe he isn't, but either way Shego is gonna be liking that DoofTube video!
!
Kronos Corp
[ ] Unify the Board
DC 100
99+40+30 (???)+10=179
Incredible Success
Practically overnight, Kronos Corporation has reorganized under a new CEO. In a shocking development, the Kronos Board of Directors voted almost unanimously to declare Evelyn Deavor, previously in charge of the Devtech subdivision recently acquired by Kronos Corp, the new CEO of the technological juggernaut. Insider rumor is that the woman's control of the company has become ironclad with unprecedented speed. With Devtech having formerly been known for pro-cape sentiment, it is possible that Kronos will soon pivot away from its previous anti-super leanings.
Ehhhhhh possssssible.
Probably not so much, but it may not actively go after them so hard. Anyway, our speculation that Evelyn Deavor would be the one to take over the place is confirmed. She may actually be more of a problem in the long run than Syndrome, come to think of it
Sinatron
[ ] Join Evelyn Deavor
DC 150
81+32+40+20 (Syndrome is disliked)+30 (???)=203
Great Success
The Kronos Corporation has finally recovered from the internal strife surrounding Syndrome's sudden disappearance by announcing its new CEO- Evelyn Deavor, formerly of Devtech. She is noted as having brought on Sinatron as an internal affairs advisor. It seems the robot recognized the futility of his current situation without outside aid, and decided to cut a deal. According to reports, the disruption at the Sands was nothing more than a way to develop buzz around the company and make it possible for Syndrome to quietly step down from active leadership while attention was elsewhere. Seeing as how there were no casualties, and that Kronos itself is now playing off the 'declaration for a Free Vegas' as a publicity stunt, there is very little to blame Sinatron for. Legally speaking he's committed no crimes, as the activities of AI are reflected back on their owner, and 'Syndrome' has publicly- if rather twitchily- proclaimed his acceptance of the move.
OK, now it is
way more likely that Syndrome is dead.
They wouldn't have staged that if they weren't fairly confident Syndrome would never be in a position to refute such a claim... And Evelyn plus Mob!Sinatron are
more than ruthless enough to finish Syndrome off as preparation to make such a declaration. Gotta wonder where that +30 keeps coming from, though.
???
[ ] Rob the Philadelphia Mint
DC 100
57+42+50=149
Spectacular Success
The Philadelphia Mint was robbed of several hundred thousand dollars in antique coins and the die used to cast them by an unknown individual. The suspect, a costumed woman estimated to be in her early twenties with pale skin and white hair, began to sing as soon as SWAT members stormed the building. In a stunning turn of events the troopers stopped trying to detain her and instead helped her to escape not only the building but the city as well. When interviewed, members of the force stated that they didn't know what came over them and simply thought it was 'the right thing to do at the time'.
Oooh, gotta wonder who
that is. Probably a super.
???
[ ] Expand operations into northern Texas
DC 90
51+29+18+8+4=110
Decent Success
The Middleton nootropics ring has started to distribute its wares in the northern reaches of Texas through the extensive use of its network of drones. Reports indicate that in addition to the highly addictive nootropic substance, other drugs are being distributed as well, such as an injection that can supercharge or flat-out grant superpowers, even removing limits on previously existing ones, though it comes with a slew of nasty side effects such as power incontinence, mental degradation, or flat-out death.
I am honestly surprised Shego isn't hammering on this, and is wasting time with a probably-Intrigue action investigating
us, unless of course she's the one behind it and saw this as an opportunity to get Hego out of her territory to avoid conflict.
Maaaybe we should investigate.
???
[ ] Build lots more robots for ???
DC 80
80+37+27+10+6=160
Critical Success
In cities surrounding Middleton, some of them as far out as the Kansas border, robots are becoming an increasingly common sight in abandoned buildings and factories. The oddly Aztec-themed constructs are not hostile unless engaged first, and while they're not much to write home about in combat- some videos online show thugs taking one on with nothing more than a baseball bat- they make up for that in sheer quantity. Whoever is making them clearly prioritizes numbers above all else.
Hmmmm. Aztec-themed. Gotta wonder about that.
Khan Industries
[ ] Research fusion power
DC 100
48+23+32+10+4=117
Decent Success
Khan Industries recently issued a press release detailing how they are moving forward with serious research into the field of nuclear fusion. CEO Shere Khan explained that he was inspired by his fellow industrialists' attempts to 'go green', declaring that his company would be perfectly willing to move with the times and modernize. He assured investors that oil would not be going anywhere as it is still a crucial commodity even when not being used as a fuel source. Preliminary reports suggest that scientists have made the first tenuous steps into unlocking the secrets of the process.
[raises eyebrows]
Nice.
We can definitely use this as a basis for further collaboration. We're better equipped to make breakthroughs than he is, but he's got the global reach to make it a win. Diplomacy action to reach out to Shere Khan in hopes of collaborating on fusion research when!?
Dawn Bellwether
[ ] Donate to the Judy Hopps Memorial Fund
DC 0
9+30+7=46
Great Success
Mayor Bellwether of Zootopia publicly donated a significant chunk of her last annual salary to the memorial fund for Judy Hopps, an officer killed in the line of duty by a predator gone feral. The fund is dedicated to protecting more prey animals from the ever-present threat of predators.
