So the vote is now closed and it looks like this is the results
[X] [Traits] Yes, include them
[X] [News] Once every year (the World News mechanic takes place at the end of every fourth results phase)
[X] [LAE] Advanced Architecture
[X] [LAE] Mechanical Exoskeletons
[X] [LAE] Cell Phones
Without further ado here is the turn two vote. Things are going to start to get interesting as multiple options now will let you start butterflying things hard.
Turn 2 Action Vote
Select up to eight actions:
Martial: Power is what keeps the world turning. Granted power comes in a lot of forms but there is something primally satisfying about having a large amount of martial might. Over the past three months you have greatly expanded your security forces capabilities. You can now continue to build up your might or begin to start testing the effectiveness of your troops and begin impacting the world around you.
[ ] Hire more LexCorp security forces
DC 20 You can never go wrong with having more men. Increasing the amount of combat capable workers you have is always a good thing
[ ] Improve LexCorp forces equipment
DC 50 Your forces are equipped with the best equipment money can buy. However you can go even further. By customizing the individuals equipment to suit their needs you can further improve their equipment.
[ ] Fortify LexCorp tower
DC 88 Increasing security around your companies headquarters is difficult but still possible. Maybe you could create deadman switches and the like? You've already defended against every option you are aware of but being more secure is never a bad thing.
[ ] Patrol Metropolis with security forces
DC 2 Your forces are incredibly powerful and have unmatched capability. However they have very little field experience. Why not give your forces some field experience? Sure this will probably increase resentment amongst the police but you can essentially supplant them in every way since your own forces are vastly superior.
[ ] Crush all criminals
DC 23 Metropolis is your city and you refuse to let it be infested by rats. Purge the city of all crime and crack down on groups like Intergang. There is no room in your perfect world for parasites
[ ] Overthrow Qurac
DC 65 Qurac is an unstable middle eastern country with numerous violent insurgent groups attempting to overthrow the government. Sounds like the perfect place to test your weapons and get your forces combat experience. Who knows you may even succeed in taking over the place
[ ] Overthrow Santa Prisca
DC 70 Santa Prisca is a Central American country ruled by a dictatorship. It is ideally situated for smuggling various goods through the Americas. Furthermore, there are rumors of a secret supermax state prison that is conducting human experimentation. There has been no confirmation of these rumors but who knows maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you find. Either way the dictatorship needs to fall before you can take what you want
[ ] Overthrow Markovia
DC 85 Markovia is a small european country that is absolutely rich in resources. However it is ruled by a benevolent monarch who is beloved by the people. This monarch is extremely restrictive of outsiders ability to enter the country. Thus if you want access to all of their resources the monarchy must be toppled
[ ] Train your body
DC 50 Your body is a temple so it should be perfect. True there often is less of a need for direct physical confrontation when you have all the resources of LexCorp at your disposal and you've only got so much time in the day but who knows maybe a hobby will do you some good (If this option is selected a hero must be assigned to it)
[ ] Build an orbital weapon
DC 36 The space race may be over but the final frontier is still a goldmine of various opportunities. Constructing an orbital weapon will give you firepower that virtually no one else has.
[ ] Begin development of combat exosuit
DC 44 A combat exosuit is an idea you've been floating around for a while. This exosuit would enhance the wearers strength and agility while providing an excellent defense. It may end up being too expensive for mass distribution but it will undoubtedly pave the way for things like private powered armor.
[ ] The note 7 special
DC 4 Cell phones are rather ubiquitous and people don't think much of them. However if built the right way cell phones can be rigged as surprisingly powerful explosives. With your genius you could easily come up with a design that would allow you to remotely detonate your cell phones. Sure you might earn some bad publicity from having your exploding phone kill someone but the ability to surreptitiously assassinate someone is too nice to pass up.
Diplomacy: You cannot do everything on your own. While you blaze past the common man someone needs to stay in your wake to insure that no one gets in the way of your ideas simply because they can't properly comprehend them. Allies are a useful tool for making sure you can get what you want. A few friends here and there will easily grease the wheels to make sure progress is maintained.
[ ] Donate to the public
DC 15 Everyone loves a good charity event and you've got the resources to spare to donate to the cause of your choice. When the public adores you the masses will be easy to lead in whichever direction you want them to go. An empire lives and dies by its people and your empire will be the greatest of all time
[ ] Donate to the police
DC 30 You've still got plenty of things the police want. Still you should probably make the gift much more impressive this time to ensure that the gift isn't misinterpreted and the police take the message the right way.
[ ] Donate to injured veterans
DC 10 As a company that supplies the US military many of its favorite bits of gear, LexCorp is heavily supported by veterans. With your new prosthetics you can easily give back to injured vets. Not only does this increase your popularity among veterans but it also gives you an easy recruitment pool for talented individuals.
[ ] Not a Bribe
DC 10 There are many unelected positions in America that provides large amount of sway over government policy and purchases. It wouldn't be inappropriate to arrange few private lunches with generals, bureaucrats, and scientists here and there to voice the interest of the business world namely your own
[ ] Lexpo
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the expo). LexCorp is one of the most powerful companies in the state and can be felt on an international level. You routinely revolutionize multiple scientific fields and yet outside of Metropolis you aren't all that well known. While there is a benefit to being relatively anonymous a man of your greatness deserves to be recognized for his genius. The Lexpo event not only will show the world your genius but it will also attract countless individuals interested in your work to you. (Throw a party and Lexpo cannot occur on the same turn)
[ ] Throw a party
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the party). There is a hebrew proverb that roughly translates to "you only know a man when you have seen him in his joy, in his anger and in his cups". Parties bring out all three in people. Throwing a party is an opportunity to rub elbows with the people of your choice and get them to agree with your way of thinking. (Throw a party and Lexpo cannot occur on the same turn)
[ ] Develop a fashion line
DC 24 Fashion is often looked down upon by men of science but it is a useful tool. Just being in your power suit makes you feel more relaxed and at home. As such if you can develop a quality fashion line and get it to be the next big trend among the rich and famous you might succeed in making your brand a status symbol. On top of all the practical benefits it honestly just amuses you to get people fighting over and paying out the nose for being able to wear knock-offs of your own custom clothes
[ ] Buy a sports team
Admittedly you don't have much interest in sports but this will make you a more public figure in a positive way and will give you a status symbol to flaunt your rivals with
[ ] Buy art
DC 0 As a man of wealth and taste it is only right that you be able to tastefully display your wealth and taste by buying art and displaying it for all to see. More seriously, art is a very easy way to launder money and diversifying your wealth can only be a good thing especially when arts limited availability only causes the price to spike higher with time.
[ ] Subsume all crime
DC 50 Crime is an inevitability and no man can truly stop it on his own. However by taking control of all crime you can regulate it and make sure it doesn't negatively impact your city.
[ ] Recruit skilled criminals
DC 20 The vast majority of criminals are useless to a man such as yourself. However every so often you need people eliminated or companies sabotaged. Recruiting skilled criminals criminals could help fill this need and give you someone to delegate less savory activities and a scapegoat if worst comes to worst
[ ] Recruit talented scientists
DC 28 Science waits for no man. True you are one of the greatest minds in all of human history but there is no reason you can't stack the deck even further in your favor. Your achievements have spread throughout the scientific community and so recruiting is probably easier then ever
[ ] Recruit competent assistants
DC 55 It's so hard to find good help. Mercy is a blessing in her competence but she cannot do everything. Finding someone to help fill in the gaps and take care of things you can't personally oversee would help everything run a lot smoother
[ ] Recruit unusual individuals
DC 75 The world is filled with strange and unfathomable things. As such one must always be on the lookout for a rare opportunity. Unique abilities under your leadership could lead humanity into a new golden age.
[ ] Sell close to home
DC 35 The United States government likes having shiny new toys and LexCorp sells only the best. Sell some of your newest stock to make some money and earn some friends in the military.
[ ] Sell to foreign governments
DC 45 On the other hand we live in a global world. LexCorp can try and make some foreign friends by selling to non-american countries. You'll still make a profit and it will set you up for more relations later on down the line.
[ ] Sell to criminals
DC 15 Selling to criminals is playing the long game. The criminals will be indebted to you for allowing them to compete with the actual authorities and the authorities will need to buy from you in order to keep up and remain able to compete.
[ ] Run for president
DC 113 Being President would give you an incredible amount of power in the United States. However it is a very long term investment and would require your personal attention for at least two years (selecting this option locks Lex into choosing run for President as his action for seven turns or until failure and may have successively higher DC checks later)
Stewardship: LexCorp is a powerful company. You have broken into several new fields and can enter many more. While there is a lot of room to grow you need to make sure that LexCorp doesn't collapse under its own weight. However with proper management i.e. yours LexCorp will become not just a titan of industry but a pillar of the whole world.
[ ] Build a new LexCorp building
DC ??? (dependent on the location the building is being built in. For example Central City has a DC of 45, Boston has a DC of 65 and Gotham has a DC of 83) Expansion is always a good thing as it opens up even more opportunities. Building a building in a new city will let you get your foot in the door for affecting that location.
[ ] Build a new public transportation system
DC 45 Creating a new public transportation will not only generate you some goodwill but it will also give you control over how the city moves.
[ ] Begin manufacturing cell phones
DC 12 Cell phones are an everyday item that the modern world is growing to depend on. By creating your own cell phone you can get in on the ground floor of this trend. On top of that many features of a cell phone can be turned to your own ends
[ ] Begin manufacture of prosthetics
DC 1 You already have the technology why not make a profit off of it? True it is a bit less impressive then you had hoped it would be but you have a very large market for these things. No sense in not taking advantage of every resource at your disposal.
[ ] Build the LexCom communications network
DC 45 With your new designs for cell phones and your own capability to launch satellites it only makes sense for you to cut out the middleman and create your own cell phone service as well as selling your own phone. The market isn't too crowded right now and you are sure LexCorp can shove out the competition.
[ ] Start a construction company
DC 30 Your new advances in architecture are just begging to be put to work. Not only will you be able to earn money making your buildings for paying clients, you will also be able to save money by building all your own future facilities down the line.
[ ] Buy the Daily Planet
DC 68 Control of the media allows you to spin the narrative in your favor. The Daily Planet is a reputable newspaper that is a fixture of Metropolis. If you can control it your image can be effortlessly maintained. Now if only the owners were more willing to sell
[ ] Improve your dedicated lab space
DC 24 While you have your own lab space it isn't anything all that impressive and it certainly isn't capable of doing the science you wished you could with it. This is obviously a mistake that you intend to rectify immediately.
[ ] Build a sports stadium
DC 46 If you want to get your name out while maintaining some anonymity perhaps constructing a sports stadium is the way to go. On top of the benefits buying a sports team would give you it would also get you a lot of public pride as you have paid out of pocket for the facilities in which the home team trains and plays.
[ ] Build a panic room
DC 26 A panic room would give you a place to hide if worst comes to worst and someone breaches LexCorp tower. You run into all sorts of unsavory people in this business and you can never be too prepared. This option would keep you safe even if your tower is somehow breached and an intruder gets past the defenses.
[ ] Build mining operations
DC 35 A chance for you to seize the means of production. By buying up all of the materials you need to make your tech projects you can mess with their pricing and the business synergy is sure to drive up profits
[ ] Build production facilities
DC 40 By making more production facilities you can make more products and thus make more profit. It's a safe way to improve your company
[ ] Build food production facilities
DC 21 While LexCorp doesn't make food itself it does have patents to several genetically modified plants. Because of this LexCorp could easily go into business in this field. By creating these production facilities you will show a willingness to step up to the plate and expand LexCorp in new directions
[ ] Purchase real estate
DC 0 (I'm going to roll a d100 and how good the land you bought is dependent on how high the roll is) Land is always something that is useful to have. When you own the land you can set the rules on what goes down their
[ ] Invest in a startup company
DC 0 (I'm going to roll a d100 and how good the tech company is and how much it benefits from the investment is dependent on how high the roll is) Sometimes startups can surprise you. By buying up interesting startups early you can expand LexCorp and begin to break into new markets
[ ] Create shell companies
DC 50 A rather expensive investment and one that is slightly illegal but if successful will allow you to secretly funnel money and materials without anyone else being the wiser.
[ ] Hire Ex-Cons
DC 13 Oftentimes people who are caught breaking the law are utterly unable to get work. This would make them extremely devoted to you if you were to offer them jobs at LexCorp since it would beat every other option they have. On top of that hiring ex-cons may give you good PR and change societal views on certain crimes. Sounds like a win-win-win to you. And you like winning. (Note if this option is selected a sub-vote on the type of ex-con's you hire will occur).
[ ] Create a bank and payment service
DC 15 With your recent forays into the cell phone market, the vast quantities of money LexCorp has and the high security of your buildings it only makes sense for you to enter the financial sector. Not only would this allow you to track other peoples money but if the service is successful then it can make you a lot of money very fast.
[ ] Buy a house
DC ??? (I'm going to roll a D100 and then that will trigger a list of options which you can then select which each have their own "DC cost" that you can spend the roll to buy). While you may be the face brains and head of LexCorp you are not the company. You need your own private place to live. Finding a suitable place should be easy enough.
[ ] Acquire a legal team
DC 13 In business the law is both your best friend and your worst enemy. Being able to navigate freely through the complex legal systems of multiple countries and turn them to your advantage is what separates truly great companies from merely successful ones. As such it is high time you got yourself a team of lawyers to exploit the system and prevent it from being turned against you.
[ ] Develop a social media platform
DC 54 The internet is still rather new in its current state and isn't thoroughly organized. By creating a revolutionary new type of site in which people would interact with each other and use it to manage interpersonal relationships would allow you to gain a lot of metrics on a lot of people and possibly make a ton of money in advertising.
Intrigue: Information is power. Your security and surveillance systems have ensured that no one would be able to use information from within LexCorp against you but you still lack information on others. Sure you are capable of succeeding entirely on your own as a businessman but knowing what is going on in the world at large can only benefit you in the long run. As such perhaps its time to begin placing eyes and ears outside of LexCorp.
[ ] Investigate inside the company
DC 40 You can never be too paranoid. Investigating inside the company would let you root out spies and figure out if anyone is siphoning money away from where it is supposed to go
[ ] Sabotage a rival company
DC 5 for Stagg Enterprises, DC 27 for S.T.A.R. Labs DC 45 for Wayne Enterprises. Everything is fair play in the corporate world and making sure your rivals can't compete with you through unsavory means is fair play. You're sure everyone else would like to do the same to you. You're just so much better at it than them.
[ ] Purchase controlling stock from a rival company
DC 84 for Stagg Enterprises, DC 24 for S.T.A.R. Labs, 52 for Wayne Enterprises. There is no need to sabotage your competition if you simply buy them out. Using your vast wealth you can buy up these companies and turn them to your own ends. It is a fitting end to your opposition for them to only make you stronger.
[ ] Commit tax fraud
DC 23 A relatively easy way to make money is to commit tax fraud. Sure it's illegal and it might get the IRS to investigate you but it is a very low effort way to make a lot of money for yourself
[ ] Bribe politicians
DC 5 There is a joke that states that the word politics is derived from the latin prefix poly meaning many and ticks a type of bloodsucking insect. Most politicians can be swayed by generous "campaign donations" to write policy favoring you. However there is no guarantee that the motion would pass and it wouldn't be a long term investment since politicians are often facing reelection and so shift their stances to match what they think will keep them in office. They'd need constant reminders that you not the people are what determines their policy making
[ ] Build surveillance satelites
DC 54 Spy satellites are not a new concept. However with your recent uptick in security they seem like a wise investment on your part. Having your own spy satellites not linked to the government seems like an ideal after all the law hasn't really had to deal with a private citizen using this technology to monitor others so legally you are in the clear
[ ] Upgrade the surveillance system in LexCorp
DC 62 there is no such thing as too paranoid. Being able to plant even more bugs and cameras can only help you in the long run. Furthermore most of your surveillance is focused inwards. Perhaps you should focus on outwards surveillance as well
[ ] Infiltrate the government
DC 46 The government is one of LexCorp's biggest business partners but they refuse to share much of their intel with you as it is "need to know". Plant spies in their organizations and bugs in their products. That way you'll know exactly what the US government wants to keep in the dark.
[ ] Create a worldwide spy network
DC 72 LexCorp is rather in the dark about the internal affairs of countries outside of the US. While you do get the big news you still are unaware of what lies in the dark. This will not stand. Establishing an international spy network will help fill you in on details you otherwise wouldn't have been aware of
[ ] Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
DC 55 Hiring a skilled mercenary team will allow you to carry out covert operations more easily. However they will charge more money the harder the job is and you don't expect mercenaries to stick around to get the job done. Hiring mercenaries does give you a level of plausible deniability when conducting these covert operations
[ ] Steal 40 cakes
DC 0 LexCorp plans on breaking into the food production market as they already have several patents on genetically modified food. However you want to make sure your entrance into this market is perfect. Thus you plan to steal forty cakes from Metropolis' most successful bakery. That's as many as four tens. And that's terrible.
Learning: In the past three months you have already moved the human race forward into the future by leaps and bounds. Thus it is your duty to continue to do so as only you can guide the world into being as it should. Your mind is more powerful than anyone else's on the planet and you plan on using it to learn as much as you can
[ ] Learn about biology
DC 40 Learning about biology would give you a greater understanding of how life works the secrets of our genome and so much more. You will be able to build a better human cure diseases and improve the frailties of flesh.
[ ] Learn more about cybernetics
DC 23 On the other hand if you want to improve humanity an easier solution would be to replace the hardware altogether. Cybernetics is the field of integrating machinery into living creatures. The avenues this opens up is incredible and you can't wait to see what lies down that road
[ ] Learn about chemistry
DC 36 Chemistry is a practical field. The science of substances will allow you to create new polymers and metals to build your products with. You can also develop chemical weapons with this knowledge although you would have to do so in secret
[ ] Learn about Kryptonite
DC 28 Kryptonite is a strange semi-stable material that gives off a unique form of radiation not found in any other material on earth. You believe that by analyzing Kryptonite you could possibly find the next great power source. Who knows maybe you could even weaponize it the same way people weaponized nuclear power
[ ] Learn about robotics
DC 35 Robotics is the field of constructing automatons to help make tasks easier for humanity. There is a great deal of potential in this field especially in military fields
[ ] Learn about psychology
DC 56 While not a hard science like what you normally prefer psychology is still very useful for you to learn. Learning psychology will allow you to pick apart how others think and thus twist them to your own ends.
[ ] Learn about sociology
DC 42 Gives a lot of the same advantages as psychology but instead allows you better understanding of the masses. An individual can be smart but people as a collective are easily lead by someone who knows what they are doing
[ ] Learn more about engineering
DC 52 A general all purpose field of study that can yield results in a variety of different fields. It's always nice to go back to what you know
[ ] Learn about space
DC 33 Additional research is required before the SpaceLex program can truly get off the ground. Being able to understand how to navigate space and construct things for that harsh environment offers numerous opportunities and benefits for oneself. On top of that you do rather like the idea of being the man who conquered the final frontier.
[ ] Learn about the ocean
DC 28 Equally as mysterious as space but much more easily accessible is the depths of the ocean. Studying the deep could provide insight into our planet and open up new avenues for technology. Also if you want to get into the shipping industry it might be best to get a leg up on the competition
[ ] Learn about computers
DC 31 Computers are a relatively new field that tends to have an increasingly large amount of influence in how the world is run. With the internet in its fledgling state it may be worthwhile to learn as much as you can to dominate this relatively young field.
[ ] Improve phones
DC 7 If you want to dominate the cell phone market you need your product to blow every competitors' out of the water. You're sure if you devote a little bit of time to this relatively minor task then you can easily revolutionize the whole market and thus dominate the field. Only the best for LexCorp
[ ] Improve prosthetics
DC 48 Your prosthetics while capable of matching human capabilities cannot surpass them. The issue is one of integrating above human capabilities into a human while still retaining necessary prerequisites (like fine motor control). While you aren't the biggest fan of biology you do think you can come up with a suitable solution for this.
[ ] Improve Exosuits
DC 46 Your exosuits are still rather rudimentary. Perhaps by looking for ways to improve them you can gain even greater rewards and improve on the concept as a whole.
[ ] External education reform
DC 45 Begin teaching the youth of Metropolis by building schools and instituting a new educational program. By cultivating the next generation you will be able to begin cultivating more resources for yourself to use later on. Plus it never hurts to slip in a little more propaganda
[ ] Write-in
All write-ins are subject to QM approval. Upon being approved the option will be sorted into a category and given a DC. It will then be inserted into the options for this vote and the next few votes going forward. On top of that successful write-ins will give 100 exp which can be donated to any stat.
