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Echo of Choice (A Destiny Plan Quest)

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Private Chat: The Book and the Apple (canon) New
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    • Okay, so while I am still writing up the next turn; my friend decided to come up with a new omake like the last one.
    This time it's a private chat and he is locks in a canon Destiny character's life before their death.

    And a new action related to them for the next turn.
    Hope you enjoy it.
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    Private Chat: The Book and the Apple

    LadyK    : Eris! Finally caught you online. You working late tonight?

    Discordia: Hey, Kora! Nope, I'm off duty. For once, the hospital gods decided to spare me.

    LadyK: So, the glamorous life of L.A.'s top ER surgeon doctor is not that glamorous?

    Discordia: It would help if the idiots around here knew that I am not a plastic surgeon but a normal surgeon and thus would stop asking me for a tune-up. And there are the other idiots with inflated egos demanding to save their lives when all they have is minor stuff when I have to deal with real things.

    LadyK: So I take it doing your 'hobby' is still the only way to blow off stress right?

    Discordia: Yep. Speaking of that, I got good news, my OnlyFans account passed another milestone, now I have 1 million subscribers.

    LadyK: ONE MILLION?! Eris, that's insane.

    Discordia: What can I say? The golden apple branding works wonders.

    LadyK: Don't you ever worry about someone figuring out it's you? Like, what if your identity becomes public? Wouldn't that mess with your job?

    Discordia: Please. I'm not worried. I've got everything locked down tight. My face is always covered, and I'm meticulous with anonymity. There's no way anyone's connecting "Dr. Erisia Pyatova-Hsien" with "The Golden Apple Goddess."

    LadyK: Confident much?

    Discordia: Absolutely. Besides, like you just said it's just a hobby.

    LadyK: A ridiculously lucrative hobby.

    Discordia: That's just a bonus. By the way, how are things over there at your work?

    LadyK: Wrapping up some stuff, but I needed a break. Work's been… chaotic, as usual.

    Discordia: Shocking. Totally out of character for you.

    LadyK: I sense the sarcasm.

    Discordia: Only a little. So, what's up?

    LadyK: Nothing much. Just decompressing. Yesterday I argued with my coworkers about Halloween costume themes for our company party. It was a thing.

    Discordia: Oh, that sounds like drama. Spill the vodka.

    LadyK: Its spill the beans, not vodka, you Russian misspeller. Okay, so one of the options for our group theme was Kuroinu.

    Discordia: Kuroinu? Oh, wow. That's… bold.

    LadyK: Tell me about it. And guess what? That means they wanted me to go as Olga Discordia.

    Discordia: Olga Discordia? That's amazing! Why are you complaining? You'd make an incredible Olga.

    LadyK: Eris, you're only saying that because you'd make a perfect Celestine.

    Discordia: Celestine? Really? I mean, I'm flattered, but why her? :p

    LadyK: Oh, don't play coy. You've got the perfect look for it—natural blond hair, green eyes, and that whole angelic vibe you've got going on when you are faking in front of idiots. Add your supermodel body to the mix, and you'd practically be walking out of the game itself.

    Discordia: :cool: Well, when you put it like that…

    LadyK: I'm just saying, it's not even a stretch. You're basically halfway there already.

    Discordia: And yet, somehow, you think you couldn't pull off Olga? Please. If I'm Celestine, you're absolutely Olga.

    LadyK: Eris…

    Discordia: Seriously, why are you worried? You've got the confidence, the presence, and let's be real, the body to pull it off.

    LadyK: Yeah, because nothing says "work appropriate" like dressing up as a scantily clad fantasy queen.

    Discordia: Halloween is literally about being ridiculous.

    LadyK: You're not helping.

    Discordia: Of course I am. I'm boosting your self-esteem. That's what friends are for.

    LadyK: :rolleyes: Thanks… I guess. Either way, thankfully, the final vote went to Firefly.

    Discordia: Let me guess… Zoe Washburne.

    LadyK: Obviously.

    Discordia: Called it. You'll kill it as Zoe. Strong, capable, a total badass. It's very you.

    LadyK: At least it's better than Olga.

    Discordia: Hey, Olga would've been iconic. Just saying.

    LadyK: You're lucky I still talk to you.

    Discordia: And you love me for it.

    LadyK: I regret telling you that.

    Discordia: Too late. So, are you excited about the party?

    LadyK: Eh, we'll see. It'll depend on whether Cayde does something stupid.

    Discordia: When doesn't he do something stupid? I swear with the number of times he has come into my ER since he entered SWAT, he should have his own bed.

    LadyK: I am not surprised at that fact.

    Discordia: Speaking of him, how has he been doing over there? I swear I though the police lost their minds when they arrested him, not to mention his girl leaving him. Cayde a traitor, like that would be the day.

    LadyK: He has been coping well, though sometimes he stares at her picture on his phone in a trance before moving away. It helps that John has him very busy and indulging in his antics.

    Discordia: As long as he is fine, getting over that firebitch; and eating his ramen; he is fine as rain.

    LadyK: You're not wrong. Anyway, I should get back to work.

    Discordia: Well I am going to take a well deserved break. Ping me when you survive the party.

    LadyK: If I survive.

    Discordia: You've got this, Zoe.
     
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    • Year 1, Q4

    Skynet Manufacturing
    Temporary CEO: John Connor
    (Unknown to him: Speaker)
    (+10 to Security/Military rolls)

    Current direct helpers:
    1. Ivan Beck
    - Investor
    - Special Roll: 25% chance of Income at the start of each turn to double.

    2. S
    - Secret AI hidden inside Skynet's HQ, only known to John.
    - Gender: Female
    - Digital avatar- Young, 'R34' version of MGS's The Boss (Pic in Skynet: Beyond Human)
    - Currently can communicate on either Gale's computer, John's phone or any computer the phone connects to.
    - Programming not bound, capable of learning.
    - Grants +4 Free Dice

    3. Lance Zeus
    - COO of Skynet
    - Brother to Kora Zeus
    - Grants +2 Operations Dice, +5 to Operations Rolls
    (OOC- Zavala)

    4. Kora Zeus
    - Head of R&D
    - Sister of Lance Zeus
    - Sick with cancer, getting the best treatment
    - Grants +1 Research Dice, +5 to Research Rolls
    (OOC- Ikora)

    5. Cayde Nolan Buck
    - Head of Security
    - Former LAPD SWAT Commander
    - Best friend to Kora
    - Grants +1 Operations Dice, +5 to Security/Military rolls
    (OCC= Cayde; Halo's Edward Buck's ancestor)

    Current Status of Company:
    Factory Lvl. 5 (Grants +5 Manufacturing Dice)
    ---(+5 to Manufacturing Actions)

    The warehouse stockpile of parts covers entire fiscal quarter (1 turn) in the event the factory suffers something that stops production.

    Advanced R&D Lab (Grants +2 Research Dice)

    Experimental Cold Fusion Reactor
    • Grants +2 Free Dice
    • Not publicly known.
    Security, Special
    • Active NAE military personnel on site
    • Grants +15 to Security/Military rolls

    Current Relationships:
    NAE: Good
    Sunnydale: Good
    Clovis Bray: Bad
    Hakke Heavy Industries: Neutral
    Ishtar Collective: Neutral

    Current Contracts:
    Expire in Y2, Q1
    NAE
    - Civilian (+250)
    - Military (+500)
    Sunnydale (+100)

    Current Resources: 895 R (+850 per turn)
    Ivan Special Roll= 91, PASS
    New Resource Total- 895+850= 1,745x 2= 3,490R

    Dice Available:
    5 MD dice (4 dice LOCKED)
    3 RD Dice
    6 Free Dice
    3 Operations Dice
    7 Rerolls

    Important Remainder:
    Gale Cold Fusion Reactor (one year to make public before losing patent= Year 2, Q2)

    Ares One Mission:
    (One more turn till attempt to launch back home)
    Roll= 1

    No new data from the crew reported on the ground. Long range satellite cams and schedule connections to 'R' onboard the orbiting Ares One show that Mars is currently at 80% terraformed to Earth-like conditions.

    Note that IC, we don't know what is happening up there. As for what is happening, you will find out when communications are restored....if they are.

    Order-
    1= A-Z
    2= Z-A
    3= Men first, women second
    4= Women first, men second
    Roll= 3

    Jacob Hardy:
    10 vs 83

    Ulysses Qiao
    3 vs 76

    M. Mihaylova
    69 vs 69 TIE

    Mihaylova Sanity:
    100, NAT 100
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    Do you wish to renew all the contracts:
    [] [CON] Yes
    [] [CON] No


    Manufacturing: (5D; 4D LOCKED)

    [] Expand Factory (0/500; 100R per dice)(Purchase temporary dice at 150R per dice): Skynet's factory is already a marvel of technology and progress in order to manufacture large quantities of various computer parts thanks to it's uses of industrial 3d printers and experts in putting the pieces together. So, it would help to expand it to increase its capabilities. (Reward: +1 MD)

    [] Convert a Factory level with Glimmer tech: With the discovery of Glimmer, it could allow for the production capabilities of the factory to increase at huge margin. It would be best to start with a single place of the factory to convert it to a automated Glimmer factory that can only be accessed by those that know, and only know to John, under the eye and control of S; till we can be sure the employees of the factory can be trusted.
    -[] Energy version (0/1000; 100R per dice)(Purchase temporary dice at 150R per dice)
    -[] Trash version (164/500; 100R per dice)(Purchase temporary dice at 150R per dice)
    -[] Both version (0/1500; 100R per dice)(Purchase temporary dice at 150R per dice)

    [] Write In


    Research: (3D)

    [] Game Engine, Phase 1/? (0/1000; 75R per dice): Skynet is dedicated to making computer parts. But there were some in the company that maybe it was time to expand into new ventures related to the computer field. In this case into video games, a market that is connected to the need of constant computer parts. So, one first step would be to create a new game engine that belonged uniquely to Skynet that was a match to the known engines in the market.

    [] Rediscover the Lost Sloot (610/1000; 110R per dice): The Sloot Digital Coding System, a marvel of data compression, was thought to be lost. Attempting to rediscover and refine it could lead to breakthroughs in data storage and transmission. Not to mention a boost in sales for computer memory related parts.

    [] Arms, Armor and Armored Integration, Phase 1/? (0/1000; 150R per dice): If there was one thing that being in an electronic company would give you it was integrating the latest technology with the modern battlefield, and you know it's probably going to be a hard sell, but there's a potential market here.

    [] Upgrade the Lab (0/1000; 100R per dice)(Purchase temporary dice at 150R per dice) Skynet's R&D lab is already considered a marvel of engineering and research. But according to Kora, the lab could be better. (Reward: +1 RD)

    [] Write In

    Special Vote:
    What to do in regards to the Gale Reactor in this quarter:
    [][COLD] Nothing for now, decide another time.
    [][COLD] Unveil it by offering energy to Sunnydale for free.
    [][COLD] Unveil it by offering energy to Sunnydale for a set price.
    [][COLD] Write In


    Operations: (3D)

    [] Look for a Company Doctor (0/100; 50R per dice): While Skynet offers top-notch medical insurance and a contract with the local Sunnydale Hospital for fast service in case of an emergency; it would be best for the company to have a direct medical help on the premise, aka a company doctor full-time.

    [] Discover any possible DARPA contracts (0/100; 50R per dice): While Skynet has a strong contract with the NAE in both civilian and military sides; they were just to simply manufacture and deliver computer parts. But this does not mean looking for contracts that dealt with specific things was not off the table.

    [] Create a scholarship program/employment network (0/500; 50R per dice): Skynet has a good standing with the people of Sunnydale, being a stable source of job for its people and treating them right. You think of the idea of offering a university scholarship program for students that in exchange for paying for their education, they come to work for Skynet either during their education or after graduating.

    [] Run Security Training (0/700; 50R per dice): With Cayde now in charge of security, he wants to see just how well the security is in Skynet and see if it can be improved, even if the security is mostly composed of active military personnel and was under your command.

    [] One man's trash, is another man's treasure (210/500; 50R per dice): With the potential use of Glimmer being made from trash, it would rather be easy to ask the Sunnydale government to have take trash from their land fills and 'recycle' them for components. Would be best to get the contract from them in advanced for when the factory is made, the trash is ready to be picked up and reused. (Only take if you are planning on getting the Glimmer Trash version)

    [] Form an internal watchgroup for corruption/corporate espionage (0/500; 100R per dice): Corporate espionage and internal corruption could cripple the company. Establishing a discreet internal team to investigate and monitor potential risks would ensure operational security.

    [] Form a watchgroup to check out rivals and national/international news (0/500; 100R per dice): Knowledge is power. A dedicated team that monitors competitor activity and analyzes trends in the industry and politics could help Skynet stay ahead of the curve.

    [] Write In


    Personal:
    (You can purchase a dice in any personal action as long as you use the RP that it demands, multiple times if you wish as long as you pay. Using a FD on a personal action does not consume RP.)

    [] Get a new suit (140/250; 50R per dice): You are forced to wear a business suit due to your new job, which is uncomfortable compared to your usual clothes. Now that you have some money, you wonder if you could get a custom suit that can fit you and serve you.

    [] Talk with S, the AI: Talk with S and continue to work with her, who's face is now of a R34 Boss, your waifu. (1 dice to activate, 100R; can purchase three dice max)

    [] Check your qualifications. Just because you're a CEO now doesn't mean you're a REMF: It's time to reflect on what skills and experiences you bring to the table. As a former Head of Security, you're no stranger to leadership and operational discipline, but running a company requires an entirely different skill set. Can you bridge the gap? (1 dice to activate, 25R)

    [] Hang with someone from the helpers (75R per dice) (Can be taken multiple times, one dice per possible person)
    -Who?

    [] [FREE] Talk to the Traveler: You been hearing some rumors that some people have being able to speak with the thing in Mars through their dreams and teaching them things. You find this to be a load of bullshit. (1 dice to activate, 100R; two dice max)

    [] Write In

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    Here is turn four.
    Since you are in good standing with the companies/groups you have contracts, the renewal if chosen is automatic, no need to roll.
    As to what is happening on Mars, like I said above, you need to wait to see if comms can be reestablished. Consider me showing the background rolls a hint.

    In regard to why talking to Ball Mom is free in this turn, since this quarter covers Christmas (aka The Dawning) and since it's Christmas here in RL, consider this a freebie as it would be better time for a 'god' to talk to us. And the free covers both dice.

    Also, starting the next turn; the 'grace' period will be over and the Random/Disaster Roll will start.

    If you have any questions, just ask I will try my best to answer them.

    If you spot any errors, please let me know.
    Omakes are more than WELCOMED.

    Vote moratorium for at least 12 hours until I open the vote. So, discuss potential votes and ideas for possible actions.
     
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    • [] Plan finishing Glimmer and Trash deal.
    -[] [CON] Yes
    -[] Convert a Factory level with Glimmer tech:
    --[] Trash version (164/500; 100R per dice) 1MD 2FD 5TD 1050R
    -[] Rediscover the Lost Sloot (610/1000): 110R per dice): 3 RD 330R
    -[][COLD] Nothing for now, decide another time.
    -[] One man's trash, is another man's treasure (210/500; 50R per dice): 3 OD 4FD 350R
    -[] Check your qualifications. Just because you're a CEO now doesn't mean you're a REMF: 25R
    -[] [FREE] Talk to the Traveler: 2 Rolls

    Total 1755R

    Should leave plenty for a covert patent process. We'll finish up trash and Glimmer this turn and unveil cold fusion generator in year 2 1st quarter.

    We'll talk to the traveler next turn.
     
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    Randino Treviani said:
    [X] Plan finishing Glimmer and Trash deal.
    -[X] [CON] Yes
    -[X] Convert a Factory level with Glimmer tech:
    --[X] Trash version (164/500; 100R per dice) 1MD 2FD 5TD 1050R
    -[X] Rediscover the Lost Sloot (610/1000): 110R per dice): 3 RD 330R
    -[X][COLD] Nothing for now, decide another time.
    -[X] One man's trash, is another man's treasure (210/500; 50R per dice): 3 OD 4FD 350R
    -[X] Check your qualifications. Just because you're a CEO now doesn't mean you're a REMF: 25R

    Total 1755R

    Should leave plenty for a covert patent process. We'll finish up trash and Glimmer this turn and unveil cold fusion generator in year 2 1st quarter.

    We'll talk to the traveler next turn.
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    I think you have changed the free dice to 2 for the trash deal.
     
    [] Plan finishing Glimmer and Trash deal.


    Oh dear…. I hope the traveler isn't turned off to humans by what she saw
     
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    Tempest Warden said:
    Pretty sure the voting moratorium is still in progress. Note lists a 12 hr one.
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    Thanks.
    Archon7 said:
    I think you have changed the free dice to 2 for the trash deal.
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    I'm trying to finish this turn, which means I need extra free dice, and have compensated with temporary dice in Glimmer. There are no temp dice for trash negotiations so I have to use free.



    edboy49 said:
    Vote moratorium for at least 12 hours until I open the vote. So, discuss potential votes and ideas for possible actions.
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    This should probably be outside of spoilers next time.
     
    [X] Plan finishing Glimmer and Trash deal.
    -[X] [CON] Yes
    -[X] Convert a Factory level with Glimmer tech:
    --[X] Trash version (164/500; 100R per dice) 1MD 2FD 5TD 1050R
    -[X] Rediscover the Lost Sloot (610/1000): 110R per dice): 3 RD 330R
    -[X][COLD] Nothing for now, decide another time.
    -[X] One man's trash, is another man's treasure (210/500; 50R per dice): 3 OD 4FD 350R
    -[X] Check your qualifications. Just because you're a CEO now doesn't mean you're a REMF: 25R
    -[X] [FREE] Talk to the Traveler: 2 Rolls

    Total 1755R

    Taking traveler afterall since it's free. Covert Glimmer patent will cost a bundle and a third high ivan roll is unlikely so we need to hold onto a little.
     
    [X] Plan finishing Glimmer and Trash deal.
    -[X] [CON] Yes
    -[X] Convert a Factory level with Glimmer tech:
    --[X] Trash version (164/500; 100R per dice) 1MD 2FD 5TD 1050R
    -[X] Rediscover the Lost Sloot (610/1000): 110R per dice): 3 RD 330R
    -[X][COLD] Nothing for now, decide another time.
    -[X] One man's trash, is another man's treasure (210/500; 50R per dice): 3 OD 4FD 350R
    -[X] Check your qualifications. Just because you're a CEO now doesn't mean you're a REMF: 25R
    -[X] [FREE] Talk to the Traveler: 2 Rolls
     
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    • Scheduled vote count started by edboy49 on Dec 23, 2024 at 9:13 AM, finished with 8 posts and 7 votes.
    • [X] Plan finishing Glimmer and Trash deal.
      -[X] [CON] Yes
      -[X] Convert a Factory level with Glimmer tech:
      --[X] Trash version (164/500; 100R per dice) 1MD 2FD 5TD 1050R
      -[X] Rediscover the Lost Sloot (610/1000): 110R per dice): 3 RD 330R
      -[X][COLD] Nothing for now, decide another time.
      -[X] One man's trash, is another man's treasure (210/500; 50R per dice): 3 OD 4FD 350R
      -[X] Check your qualifications. Just because you're a CEO now doesn't mean you're a REMF: 25R
      -[X] [FREE] Talk to the Traveler: 2 Rolls
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