- Location
- Singapore
Unless we play secret mentor to put Raven & her friends through situations where they bond in trials by fire? It's a maybe but that'd be us metagaming.
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Lex Sedet In Vertice: A Supervillain in the DCU CK2 quest
- Thread starter King crimson
- Start date
- Superhero
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
No I mean.
Plan A might be "Just kill Raven (if that wouldn't just make it even easier for Trigon to enter our universe)."
Plan B might be "seal Raven in an expendable pocket dimension; if Trigon wants to eat that, let him."
Plan C might be "strand Raven on Earth (Number that is not the number of our Earth), so that if Trigon eats [i}A[/i] universe it won't be OUR universe"
Plan D might be "figure out magical ritual that makes Raven non-viable as an access point for Trigon."
Plan E might be "send Raven to a distant planet where there are entities who might actually be able to directly, meaningfully, help Raven stop Trigon, such as New Genesis or maybe Oa."
I can't think of any more plans off the top of my head, but THOSE are the kind of plans I'm thinking about.
Basically, I'm treating Trigon (and his ability to enter universes through Raven) like an upscaled version of a thermonuclear bomb. You don't defend against a thermonuclear bomb by standing there and hoping you'll be able to kill it before it explodes. You defend against it by not being there when it goes off.
That is Plan Z because it still involves us being in very close proximity to fights between Raven and Trigon, and relies entirely on our own ability to ensure that Raven wins those fights.
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
So I underestimated just how long the update would take me. Suffice to say while it will come today it will come later in the day (shooting for 10 PM PST).
The cost of various cities has been updated though
The cost of various cities has been updated though
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- Location
- barking
so does anyone notice a change in the cities (I haven't been keeping track so I don't know if some went up or down)
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
Kyoto has gotten easy, so much so that we'd be foolish not to take it IMO. A few other spots seem to have gotten easier (I think Boston used to be higher?). Moscow has gotten considerably harder, as has Gotham; those DCs are escalating steadily. Most of the others seem to be movign a little at the margins but not massively. Cairo is very hard, and I think used to be easier.
Hm. We need a spreadsheet of DCs for this or something.
For archival purposes, the current (Turn 13->14) DC list is
London: DC 58
Paris: DC 53
Beijing: DC 89
Moscow: DC 265
Mexico City: DC 25
Rome: DC 31
Melbourne: DC 44
Las Vegas: DC 78
Athens: DC 27
Chicago: DC 69
Delhi: DC 74
Istanbul: DC 56
Madrid: DC 47
Cairo: DC 133
Cape Town: DC 33
Tel Aviv: DC 107
Montreal: DC 49
Berlin: DC 59
Coast City: DC 38
Kasamonda: DC 288
Kyoto: DC 16
Detroit: DC 54
Tegucigalpa: DC 23
Reykjavik: DC 22
Hong Kong: DC 83
St. Louis: DC 37
Gotham: DC 258
Singapore: DC 94
Sydney: DC 37
Seoul: DC 32
San Francisco: DC 77
Miami: DC 44
Atlanta: DC 22
Boston: DC 42
Jakarta: DC 153
Manila: DC 35
Mumbai: DC 66
Shanghai: DC 72
Lahore: DC 41
Taipei: DC 97
Lima: DC 52
Sao Paolo: DC 22
Rio de Janeiro: DC 45
Buenos Aires: DC 36
Lagos: DC 43
Kinshasa: DC 88
Johannesburg: DC 32
EDIT:
Birmingham: DC 30
Manchester: DC 29
Marseille: DC 38
Hamburg: DC 29
Dresden: DC 24
Bucharest: DC 26
Vienna: DC 20
Warsaw: DC 24
Budapest: DC 21
Hm. We need a spreadsheet of DCs for this or something.
For archival purposes, the current (Turn 13->14) DC list is
London: DC 58
Paris: DC 53
Beijing: DC 89
Moscow: DC 265
Mexico City: DC 25
Rome: DC 31
Melbourne: DC 44
Las Vegas: DC 78
Athens: DC 27
Chicago: DC 69
Delhi: DC 74
Istanbul: DC 56
Madrid: DC 47
Cairo: DC 133
Cape Town: DC 33
Tel Aviv: DC 107
Montreal: DC 49
Berlin: DC 59
Coast City: DC 38
Kasamonda: DC 288
Kyoto: DC 16
Detroit: DC 54
Tegucigalpa: DC 23
Reykjavik: DC 22
Hong Kong: DC 83
St. Louis: DC 37
Gotham: DC 258
Singapore: DC 94
Sydney: DC 37
Seoul: DC 32
San Francisco: DC 77
Miami: DC 44
Atlanta: DC 22
Boston: DC 42
Jakarta: DC 153
Manila: DC 35
Mumbai: DC 66
Shanghai: DC 72
Lahore: DC 41
Taipei: DC 97
Lima: DC 52
Sao Paolo: DC 22
Rio de Janeiro: DC 45
Buenos Aires: DC 36
Lagos: DC 43
Kinshasa: DC 88
Johannesburg: DC 32
EDIT:
Birmingham: DC 30
Manchester: DC 29
Marseille: DC 38
Hamburg: DC 29
Dresden: DC 24
Bucharest: DC 26
Vienna: DC 20
Warsaw: DC 24
Budapest: DC 21
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Night_stalker
Slava Ukraini!
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Worrying, given Russia's actions in here so far are "Gather up specialists" and "start locking self down".
Add in what's up with Ignition and his accomplices.....
Batman or just all the chaos?
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
Mostly the chaos going on right now. Once it dies down a bit expect the DC to heavily drop.
- Location
- barking
oh so never then (this is Gotham after all)
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
Gotham isn't Brockton Bay there are cooldown periods and times when the villains aren't as active and destructive. After the tension in the city finally ends and Holiday is caught expect things to cool down.
- Location
- USA
We are not putting a location in Gotham. Also @King crimson are we approaching the point of diminishing returns on new branch locations?
And remember we have the one that is still in process in Tokyo. We want to look into one in the EU as well as a good way to better keep tabs on that market. So UK, France, Germany would be the top picks for me there, not sure which are best in DC though and which open up the most potential recruitment.
And remember we have the one that is still in process in Tokyo. We want to look into one in the EU as well as a good way to better keep tabs on that market. So UK, France, Germany would be the top picks for me there, not sure which are best in DC though and which open up the most potential recruitment.
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
In Japan yes in the rest of the world no
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
Well, Russia has been cranking up security for some time now, and I gather they have some muscular/militaristic concerns close to home.
Also, Russia now has specific reason to suspect us of having some kind of exotic mind control technology. If I were them, I wouldn't let Lex build a giant tower in the middle of their capital city either.
May I ask how you're interpreting "diminishing returns?" As in "it would be pointless for us to set up a second tower in Osaka" or as in "if I nominate another five cities in Japan, I probably won't get five low-DC options that we can just take and reap +5 AP/turn?"
I mean, Japan is (and was in the 1990s) a pretty big national economy, so if the US can profitably support several LexCorp branch headquarters, Japan should be able to support two, I would think.
The big problem there is the high DC to build in most European countries. Iceland (Rekjavik) and Greece (Athens) seem like the best options for us to get our foot in the door. The DC on spots like London, Paris, and Berlin may decline once we already have more operations in EU countries- then again, it may not.
Or we may specifically be running into issues with building headquarters in those particular cities, say due to regulatory obstacles to new skyscraper construction. @King crimson , is that a factor?
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
As in you'll start getting less and less benefits with each city built in the country. At this point in Japan opening a second building would give you less returns than the first one did. Japan can support more than one LexCorp building before it starts getting actively detrimental for you but building a new building there will give you less and less each time you do it. Does that explain things?
Yes. It's why certain older cities of historical import will usually have higher DC's because it is harder to find space and get permission to build a building there.
- Location
- USA
Can we look into other cities within those countries to host a branch office than?
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
Hmmm.
Let's try:
Birmingham
Manchester
(These are UK cities with huge industrial districts that are now part of Britain's equivalent of the Rust Belt. Likely desperate for reinvestment and with much lower real estate prices. On the other hand, we wouldn't be so plugged into London's corporate and financial sector, which is WHY the real estate prices chase up so high in London)
Marseille
(second largest city in France, might be easier than Paris)
Hamburg
Dresden
(Major cities in Germany, both largely annihilated by WWII strategic bombing, so not exactly a lot of historic buildings. Dresden was in East Germany during the Cold War and could probably use reinvestment)
And for a few entirely new ideas:
Bucharest
Vienna
Warsaw
Budapest
(All former Soviet Bloc cities, some of which could definitely use the reinvestment)
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
I'll get the info up in a second.
Edit: The new cities info is up.
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- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
Birmingham: DC 30
Manchester: DC 29
Marseille: DC 38
Hamburg: DC 29
Dresden: DC 24
Bucharest: DC 26
Vienna: DC 20
Warsaw: DC 24
Budapest: DC 21
Huh, yeah. Most of those are a LOT easier.
Though it's noteworthy that building in non-London cities in the UK probably won't attract as much business (London is the nation's economic center, especially for high finance, and a major center for the EU as a whole at least until as long as the British don't do something stupid like Brexit). Similarly, Marseille is no Paris. Hamburg is a major business center for Germany and might be a good choice for our first headquarters on the European mainland. The various Eastern European choices are worthwhile too, obviously, though we need to bear in mind that building in Hungary, Poland, or Romania will present bigger language barriers than France, Germany, or Austria (or Britain, obviously )
It's also notable that the DC for Kyoto seems to have gone down with the establishment of an HQ in Tokyo. There may be a similar effect in other countries where having two HQs in the same country, or an HQ in a neighboring country, brings down the DC. On the other hand, as @King crimson points out, having multiple HQs in the same country hits diminishing economic returns.
Using GDP as a proxy for the size of a national economy, the US had (in 1995) a GDP of 7.6 trillion dollars, compared to 5.4 trillion for Japan, 2.6 for Germany, 1.6 for France, and 1.3 for Britain.
So we will almost certainly hit the point of diminishing financial returns in a given country by building more than one HQ there for all non-US countries, and we are probably well past the point of diminishing returns in the United States what with having SIX buildings in the United States.
@King crimson , are we not only past the point of diminishing returns but past the point of profitability for new towers in the United States? Because more Action Points is great but I don't want to cut into our profits, especially when spreading out overseas is a good option along those lines.
Manchester: DC 29
Marseille: DC 38
Hamburg: DC 29
Dresden: DC 24
Bucharest: DC 26
Vienna: DC 20
Warsaw: DC 24
Budapest: DC 21
Huh, yeah. Most of those are a LOT easier.
Though it's noteworthy that building in non-London cities in the UK probably won't attract as much business (London is the nation's economic center, especially for high finance, and a major center for the EU as a whole at least until as long as the British don't do something stupid like Brexit). Similarly, Marseille is no Paris. Hamburg is a major business center for Germany and might be a good choice for our first headquarters on the European mainland. The various Eastern European choices are worthwhile too, obviously, though we need to bear in mind that building in Hungary, Poland, or Romania will present bigger language barriers than France, Germany, or Austria (or Britain, obviously
)It's also notable that the DC for Kyoto seems to have gone down with the establishment of an HQ in Tokyo. There may be a similar effect in other countries where having two HQs in the same country, or an HQ in a neighboring country, brings down the DC. On the other hand, as @King crimson points out, having multiple HQs in the same country hits diminishing economic returns.
Using GDP as a proxy for the size of a national economy, the US had (in 1995) a GDP of 7.6 trillion dollars, compared to 5.4 trillion for Japan, 2.6 for Germany, 1.6 for France, and 1.3 for Britain.
So we will almost certainly hit the point of diminishing financial returns in a given country by building more than one HQ there for all non-US countries, and we are probably well past the point of diminishing returns in the United States what with having SIX buildings in the United States.
@King crimson , are we not only past the point of diminishing returns but past the point of profitability for new towers in the United States? Because more Action Points is great but I don't want to cut into our profits, especially when spreading out overseas is a good option along those lines.
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King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
You can still break even on a few American cities but you are getting close. The main benefit of building more American branches of LexCorp is that it makes it easier to recruit individuals from those places and influence the locations development a bit.
Economically you are past the point of diminishing returns but in terms of potential recruitment you are not (except in a few select areas).
Does that help explain things?
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- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
Anyway, if we want to pick countries with high GDP (indicating a strong economy), secondary sites in Britain, Germany, or France outside the capitals would be what we want, assuming we're averse to having to spend multiple AP or commit a hero team-up to get the job done. Manchester, Dresden, or Marseille are obvious candidates; Hamburg may be a bit more of a thriving business city and more profitable.
Rome is low enough DC to be worth picking in its own right.
Sao Paolo is a great target, with Brazil being one of the largest emerging markets circa 1995 (second only to China). Seoul is potentially a good choice since South Korea is still a rapidly growing economy approaching fully developed status at this point. Great place for us to open up manufacturing
Rekjavik and Athens are low-DC choices, but serve mainly as entry points to the EU economy as a whole. Knowing what we now know about what happened to the economy of Greece after the 2007-8 recession, we may want to stay the hell out of there on purely economic considerations, EXCEPT that it's an obvious access point to Wonder Woman's home, several of her allies and antagonists, and so forth.
The eastern European options in general are low-DC choices but tie into relatively weak national economies (still growing and recovering from being stuck behind the Iron Curtain). Growth potential there is strong, but immediate profitability may be an issue.
I imagine that the cities where we have a reasonable chance of breaking even financially are the cities that are in the process of growing rapidly and becoming major corporate centers (Atlanta being the obvious one with a low DC and a bright future in real life).
Frankly, my opinion is that most individual non-fictitious American cities don't have enough characters of interest to be worth it. About the only place I might go for is Central City, which has a large rogue's gallery of (and this is important) relatively non-murderous and managably not-so-bonkers super-villains we might be able to recruit. Or such is my impression, I may be overly influenced by that one episode of the DCAU.
Rome is low enough DC to be worth picking in its own right.
Sao Paolo is a great target, with Brazil being one of the largest emerging markets circa 1995 (second only to China). Seoul is potentially a good choice since South Korea is still a rapidly growing economy approaching fully developed status at this point. Great place for us to open up manufacturing
Rekjavik and Athens are low-DC choices, but serve mainly as entry points to the EU economy as a whole. Knowing what we now know about what happened to the economy of Greece after the 2007-8 recession, we may want to stay the hell out of there on purely economic considerations, EXCEPT that it's an obvious access point to Wonder Woman's home, several of her allies and antagonists, and so forth.
The eastern European options in general are low-DC choices but tie into relatively weak national economies (still growing and recovering from being stuck behind the Iron Curtain). Growth potential there is strong, but immediate profitability may be an issue.
Yes.
I imagine that the cities where we have a reasonable chance of breaking even financially are the cities that are in the process of growing rapidly and becoming major corporate centers (Atlanta being the obvious one with a low DC and a bright future in real life).
Frankly, my opinion is that most individual non-fictitious American cities don't have enough characters of interest to be worth it. About the only place I might go for is Central City, which has a large rogue's gallery of (and this is important) relatively non-murderous and managably not-so-bonkers super-villains we might be able to recruit. Or such is my impression, I may be overly influenced by that one episode of the DCAU.
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
Central City does have some pretty nice rogues. However if we are talking about viable cities for recruiting a lot of individuals, Dakota City, Atlanta (the Impulse comics took place there if I am remembering right), Boston (has a good amount of Wonder Woman supporting cast), El Paso (has a good amount of individuals who aren't super crazy and have powers) and San Francisco (if you are willing to get involved with some dangerous magic users) are all pretty viable as well in my opinion.
- Location
- barking
wait isn't la the place where Lucifer runs his bar
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
Yes but Lucifer hasn't gotten bored of Hell just yet. He is still down in Hell for the most part and the bar hasn't been built. Also you already have an LA branch.
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
San Francisco is also probably in the process of becoming a major tech center as in real life. If we can avoid doing anything stupid, it may also be a good place to recruit programmers for our ambition to become DC Comics' counterpart of Google, Facebook, Amazon, or some combination of the above.
EDIT: With that said, the DC for building an HQ in San Francisco is 77, probably because real estate prices are already high there, only getting higher, aaaand because it's earthquake country so physically designing the building is harder.
(Though come to think of it so are quite a few other places with lower DCs like Mexico City)
I do not expect Lucifer to show up with a job application no matter what we do.
[Also I have a comedy omake in my head where, for very logical reasons, Etrigan the demon attempts to join the Union army during the Civil War, several times, with increasingly disastrous results.]
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Action phase 14
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
So I figured I might as well put into perspective how many options have been added. I spent about two days compressing and folding as many actions as possible into other actions. You still have over twenty new different action excluding supercomputer special actions (which I'm sure will also balloon soon as people get more used to having it and come up with suggestions for it). In the meantime enjoy the update. I got this done early so I figured I'd put it up now. This quest keeps on getting bigger and bigger and I'm frankly astounded every time we get to the action phase just how many irons you have in the fire. I look forward to seeing what people do now as the arrival of Superman looms ever closer.
Turn 14 Action Vote
Select up to sixteen actions Please remember that there is an hour moratorium on voting and that all votes in plan format will be rejected. Please note that the extra action involving children will only be available during the hero vote. Please note that at the bottom of the page will be a list of supercomputer special actions. Please note that supercomputer special actions occur independently of your sixteen actions selected. You currently have one supercomputer special action.
The future waits for no man. Those who do not constantly strive to meet it will be crushed under its weight. LexCorp has pushed boundaries in ever more incredible ways. However it is not enough. You have only now started to truly become a major player in the hidden world of the supernatural. Aliens, gods, metahumans and monsters all shall fall before your mind and the might of LexCorp. After all if they do not push themselves forward LexCorp will swiftly overtake and devour them as it should. You look forward to the world your daughter will live in when LexCorp reigns supreme.
Martial: Strength is as always a precious commodity. Intergang and Ignition have shown that they have strength aplenty with their robbery of Fort Knox. You have recently gained an incredibly amount of strength with the alien tech you have now analyzed. Now is your time to leverage that and solidify your strength so that LexCorp becomes an unstoppable juggernaut.
Diplomacy: You are currently allied to many different major powers. Currently these allies have proved beneficial for you. For all of your strength and cunning there is no reason to go it alone. Certainly the various individuals you've brought under your banner have only made LexCorp more impressive in the long run. As such you want to keep on expanding the useful people trapped in your orbit.
Stewardship: LexCorp is no longer a singular individual company. You now have multiple companies beneath the parent companies banner. LexCorp is a leader in far more fields than it ever was under your fathers reign. You intend to continue this expansion. After all you can conquer anything you set your mind to. All you have to do now is prove it to the rest of the world.
Intrigue: Secrets are a currency all their own. The world is filled with secrets. Contrary to what many people believe you like secrets. Secrets means there is so much more to learn. Your world has vastly expanded thanks to all of the secrets you have uncovered. LexCorp has greatly benefitted from cloak and dagger actions. You wonder what else you can turn up by looking into what people have buried in the dark.
Learning: A mind is a terrible thing to waste. LexCorp has always believed in putting minds to their greatest possible use. Individuals like yourself or Ivo or Pamela are above the petty concerns of inferior minds. The masses would see your brilliance shackled and wasted. Well you say otherwise. LexCorp will continue to utilize minds as effectively as possible. It is thanks to this philosophy that you have managed to become as successful as you now are. And you know that this is only the beginning.
[ ] 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.
-[ ] Doubling down
You can burn one action to double down on an existing action. Doubling down means I will roll two dice. If the second roll is higher than the first I will take the average of the two and that will become the new roll.
Supercomputer special actions
Supercomputer special actions can be taken in addition to whatever amount of normal actions you take in a turn. On top of that you can assign hero units to a supercomputer special action on top of assigning them to a normal action. Finally supercomputer special actions cannot be countered by opposing hero units unless they damage the supercomputer. You currently can only select one supercomputer special action and can only assign one hero to an action. Furthermore you currently receive no bonuses from using a supercomputer.
[ ] [Comp] Analyze Nth Metal
DC ??? (Learning) Attempt to use your supercomputer to analyze the makeup of Nth metal
[ ] [Comp] Analyze Kryptonite
DC ??? (Learning) Attempt to use your supercomputer to analyze the makeup of Kryptonite to better understand its properties
[ ] [Comp] Install a learning program into your supercomputer
DC 48 (Stewardship) Install a learning program to make your supercomputer more efficient
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer monitor as much information as possible to search for unusual occurrences
DC ??? (Intrigue) have your supercomputer comb through thousands of data points to find interesting and noteworthy individuals and events
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer began to analyze the structure of your DNA
DC 66 (Learning) Have the computer work on learning the exact genetic sequence that makes up Lex Luthor
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer begin searching for signs of Intergang
DC 44 (Intrigue) Have the supercomputer comb through hundreds of data points to find as much as it can about Intergang
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer attempt to find out who Holiday is
DC ??? (Intrigue) Have your supercomputer comb through tons of data to figure out who is Holiday as an excellent test of its capabilities
[ ] [Comp] Use your supercomputer to trace the gold stolen from Fort Knox
DC 89(Intrigue) Have your computer trace the gold stolen from Fort Knox to track it and its sellers and buyers more effectively
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer narrow down where Themyscira could not be
DC 25 (Learning) Figure out where Themyscira is by eliminating every position where ti could not be
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer go over the Project Atom data
DC ??? (Learning) Have your supercomputer look over the data Eilings gathered to see if you could find anything interesting
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer map out the most efficient route to patrol a given area
DC 15 (Martial) Have the supercomputer use algorithms to cover as much area as efficiently as possible
[ ] [Comp] Analyze the improved bone growth formula
DC ??? (Learning) Look into the chemical formula to see the predicted results of its injection by the supercomputer
[ ] [Comp] Develop an algorithm to maximize the effectiveness of advertising
DC ??? (Diplomacy) Have your supercomputer figure out how to most effectively advertise to individuals
[ ] [Comp] Analyze Gingo fruit
DC ??? (Learning) have your supercomputer analyze the structure to see if there is anything unique about the fruit
[ ] [Comp] Do not take any supercomputer special actions
Turn 14 Action Vote
Select up to sixteen actions Please remember that there is an hour moratorium on voting and that all votes in plan format will be rejected. Please note that the extra action involving children will only be available during the hero vote. Please note that at the bottom of the page will be a list of supercomputer special actions. Please note that supercomputer special actions occur independently of your sixteen actions selected. You currently have one supercomputer special action.
The future waits for no man. Those who do not constantly strive to meet it will be crushed under its weight. LexCorp has pushed boundaries in ever more incredible ways. However it is not enough. You have only now started to truly become a major player in the hidden world of the supernatural. Aliens, gods, metahumans and monsters all shall fall before your mind and the might of LexCorp. After all if they do not push themselves forward LexCorp will swiftly overtake and devour them as it should. You look forward to the world your daughter will live in when LexCorp reigns supreme.
Martial: Strength is as always a precious commodity. Intergang and Ignition have shown that they have strength aplenty with their robbery of Fort Knox. You have recently gained an incredibly amount of strength with the alien tech you have now analyzed. Now is your time to leverage that and solidify your strength so that LexCorp becomes an unstoppable juggernaut.
[ ] Hire more LexCorp security forces
DC 18 You can never go wrong with having more men. Increasing the amount of combat capable workers you have is always a good thing. With the death of some of your forces in Ignition's attack you need to get more boots on the ground in order to maintain your power
[ ] Train up LexCorp forces
DC 20 Your forces could probably do with some better drilling. If your forces are trained enough eventually they will be able to take on threats more evenly rather than relying on technology and numbers like they do now.
[ ] Train up the police
DC 10 While the police aren't directly working for you they still are under your control. Ensuring that they are all capable and competent will help improve how useful the police are to you.
[ ] 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 35 While your security system has effortlessly stopped the assassination attempt the fact still remains that assassins managed to get into your tower.With the hidden weapons systems you have recently discovered how to make you can further improve the security of the building while decreasing the obtrusiveness of your current defenses. Furthermore with your newly created construction company it is easier than ever to build up defenses. With your new forcefield technology improving its defences should be child's play
[ ] Enchant LexCorp tower
DC 24 Rebecca Carstairs had proven that "magic" exists in some form or another. Your building has virtually zero defenses against a magic user. Having Carstairs enchant the building so as to improve security and repel intruders could prove useful despite Rebecca's relative inexperience at this form of magic
[ ] Fortify Metropolis
DC 22 You have effectively made Metropolis more secure than ever before. However with Intergang riled up is may be best to further fortify Metropolis to ensure that your city remains perfectly safe. With access to forcefields you can make Metropolis safer than it ever was before
[ ] Erect wards around Metropolis
DC 44 Rebecca has offered to create mystic wards around Metropolis to prevent another attack. Rebecca's increased understanding of how wards work will make this action both easier and more effective
[ ] 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. Furthermore this will let you catch any of the League of Shadows who are hiding in your city.
[ ] Fortify LexCorp's non-Metropolis holdings
DC 138 So far most of the attacks have been concentrated on Metropolis but LexCorp has branches outside of your city. Making them even more defensively formidable will help keep things that way. Forcefields are the natural escalation of your defensive measures and you now have access to them.
[ ] Crush all criminals
DC 38 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
[ ] Crush petty criminals
DC 14 With your alliance with Tobias Whale crushing all criminals is no longer optimal but you can certainly ensure that some of the rabble gets swept under the rug. This should make things easier for you in the long run as you have no intention of truly allowing anyone other than yourself to have control of your city.
[ ] Attack Intergang
DC 56 Fighting Intergang is likely to be immensely difficult given that they have access to alien technology but you are sure that with the League of Shadows assistance you can make due and crush Intergang into the dirt where they belong.
[ ] Attempt to take Falcone's Batman bounty
DC ??? While the money is chump change for you the reputation being able to take down this mysterious vigilante would earn you would be well worth it and you would earn the goodwill of the man who currently controls Gotham. Alberto Falcone has recovered from his injuries, however now Carmine has been brutalized by a vigilante. With Carmine in the hospital and Alberto acting as head of the family the bounty on Batman's head has now been raised to 20,000,000 dollars.
[ ] Summon demons
DC 19 Carstairs apparently has significant knowledge in demonology and can evidently summon demons with a little bit of prep time. Demons could make useful minions and they tend to be physically powerful although you'd have to be wary as not only would revealing that you are working with demons probably turn people against you but demons are notorious for trying to make things worse for everyone who gets involved with them
[ ] Overthrow Qurac
DC 53 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 134 Santa Prisca is a Central American country ruled by a dictatorship. It is ideally situated for smuggling various goods through the Americas. Lois Lane's article has confirmed that there are secret prison facilities and ongoing human experimentation in the country. However due to the world learning of their indiscretions the Priscian government has doubled down on security and is actively gearing up for a defensive war.
[ ] Overthrow Markovia
DC 90 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
[ ] Overthrow Bhutran
DC 34 With the diplomatic incident the prince caused in China before his banishment the country has been in turmoil. Most of its neighbors do not truly care if this small nation were to fall tomorrow. Bhutran does have a gang problem but you can easily solve that and being able to operate so close to China might help you pierce the veil as to what exactly they are doing there
[ ] Conquer Zambesi
DC 156 With the death of Mustapha Maksai the country has devolved into conflict between multiple different warlords. Conquering the country yourself will likely be hard to keep secret and will face significant resistance but if you could have a country all to yourself the benefits might be well worth it.
[ ] Overthrow Biyalia
DC ??? This small country has finally united for the first time in generations. Overthrowing it would return things to the status quo and potentially let you come to dominate the country. You just don't know how effective such plans will be since the country is a virtual unknown
[ ] Attack Nanda Parbat
DC 45 You have learned from the assassins you interrogated that they came from Nanda Parbat. After researching it a little you have learned that Nanda Parbat is a small isolated city in the mountains of Nepal. Attacking the city may get you into a bit of a diplomatic snafu but the opportunity to completely destroy the League of Shadows might be worth it. If you can get the US military to back you up then you the assault should be significantly easier than it would have been if you were alone. You are no longer at war with the League but attacking early could prevent some unfortunate surprises.
[ ] Combat Training
DC 50 Learning how to fight and further enhancing one's body can only lead to greater and greater successes in future combat operations. Training to improve in a fight can often be brutal but it might be worth it to increase your capability to fight off your attackers (If this option is selected a hero must be assigned to it)
[ ] Send someone to get trained by the League of Shadows in Nepal
DC 26 Your deal with Ra's allowed you to send one of your people to go and train under Ra's men. This could potentially be a vital opportunity but it will require whoever goes on that trip to comit to training for at least a year.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Equip your forces with improved weapons
DC 23 Your numerous advances in weapons while semi-unconventional could prove useful for your men. Arming them with your newest tech will increase your forces fighting skills.
[ ] Arm the US Government with your tech
DC 16 The US government has always been a useful partner to have for LexCorp. Selling your new tech to them will keep them heavily invested in LexCorp and will earn you friends beyond just General Eiling. You have no intention of letting the US forget just how important LexCorp is to them
[ ] Create another advanced armor
DC 43 Both you and Pamela have new advanced armor. Perhaps it is necessary to give your other important LexCorp employees access to this armor. While production might be difficult keeping your employees safe from the League of Shadows and other threats is a positive benefit.
[ ] Integrate advances in armor into exosuits
DC 35 You have not yet begun production of the exosuits. As such you can find a way to integrate your advances in armor design into the final exosuit product in order to increase its defensive capabilities.
[ ] Integrate flight units into exosuits
DC 21 Your exosuits aren't being produced yet. As such you can find a way to integrate your flight units into the final project allowing them increased mobility. This will give you a leg up on everyone else who are still primarily used to combat on a two dimensional plane
[ ] Integrate hidden weapons system into exosuits
DC 5 Your exosuits lack an immediate offensive potential. The hidden weapons system you've developed will help cover this oversight while still keeping the armors friendly looking to the casual observer.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Begin a PMC
DC 34 LexCorp has some of the best weapons and gear on the market. However your forces while well trained do not have the experience and skill you desire for them to have. Armed conflict is a global ongoing trend and numerous individuals would pay plenty of money for a well armed group joining their forces. Creating a PMC allows you to exploit this demand and have people pay you to train your troops.
[ ] Tighten security
DC 58 Security has already been increased but it has only been improved to adequate levels. Taking the opportunity to go even further with your defensive measures is only a good thing in your book.
[ ] Create a custom fighter jet for Roxanne
DC 27 Roxanne has shown a talent for flying and is more than happy to risk her life. Developing a custom fighter jet for her will not only act as a good reward but will also help her more effectively defend LexCorp
DC 18 You can never go wrong with having more men. Increasing the amount of combat capable workers you have is always a good thing. With the death of some of your forces in Ignition's attack you need to get more boots on the ground in order to maintain your power
[ ] Train up LexCorp forces
DC 20 Your forces could probably do with some better drilling. If your forces are trained enough eventually they will be able to take on threats more evenly rather than relying on technology and numbers like they do now.
[ ] Train up the police
DC 10 While the police aren't directly working for you they still are under your control. Ensuring that they are all capable and competent will help improve how useful the police are to you.
[ ] 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 35 While your security system has effortlessly stopped the assassination attempt the fact still remains that assassins managed to get into your tower.With the hidden weapons systems you have recently discovered how to make you can further improve the security of the building while decreasing the obtrusiveness of your current defenses. Furthermore with your newly created construction company it is easier than ever to build up defenses. With your new forcefield technology improving its defences should be child's play
[ ] Enchant LexCorp tower
DC 24 Rebecca Carstairs had proven that "magic" exists in some form or another. Your building has virtually zero defenses against a magic user. Having Carstairs enchant the building so as to improve security and repel intruders could prove useful despite Rebecca's relative inexperience at this form of magic
[ ] Fortify Metropolis
DC 22 You have effectively made Metropolis more secure than ever before. However with Intergang riled up is may be best to further fortify Metropolis to ensure that your city remains perfectly safe. With access to forcefields you can make Metropolis safer than it ever was before
[ ] Erect wards around Metropolis
DC 44 Rebecca has offered to create mystic wards around Metropolis to prevent another attack. Rebecca's increased understanding of how wards work will make this action both easier and more effective
[ ] 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. Furthermore this will let you catch any of the League of Shadows who are hiding in your city.
[ ] Fortify LexCorp's non-Metropolis holdings
DC 138 So far most of the attacks have been concentrated on Metropolis but LexCorp has branches outside of your city. Making them even more defensively formidable will help keep things that way. Forcefields are the natural escalation of your defensive measures and you now have access to them.
[ ] Crush all criminals
DC 38 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
[ ] Crush petty criminals
DC 14 With your alliance with Tobias Whale crushing all criminals is no longer optimal but you can certainly ensure that some of the rabble gets swept under the rug. This should make things easier for you in the long run as you have no intention of truly allowing anyone other than yourself to have control of your city.
[ ] Attack Intergang
DC 56 Fighting Intergang is likely to be immensely difficult given that they have access to alien technology but you are sure that with the League of Shadows assistance you can make due and crush Intergang into the dirt where they belong.
[ ] Attempt to take Falcone's Batman bounty
DC ??? While the money is chump change for you the reputation being able to take down this mysterious vigilante would earn you would be well worth it and you would earn the goodwill of the man who currently controls Gotham. Alberto Falcone has recovered from his injuries, however now Carmine has been brutalized by a vigilante. With Carmine in the hospital and Alberto acting as head of the family the bounty on Batman's head has now been raised to 20,000,000 dollars.
[ ] Summon demons
DC 19 Carstairs apparently has significant knowledge in demonology and can evidently summon demons with a little bit of prep time. Demons could make useful minions and they tend to be physically powerful although you'd have to be wary as not only would revealing that you are working with demons probably turn people against you but demons are notorious for trying to make things worse for everyone who gets involved with them
[ ] Overthrow Qurac
DC 53 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 134 Santa Prisca is a Central American country ruled by a dictatorship. It is ideally situated for smuggling various goods through the Americas. Lois Lane's article has confirmed that there are secret prison facilities and ongoing human experimentation in the country. However due to the world learning of their indiscretions the Priscian government has doubled down on security and is actively gearing up for a defensive war.
[ ] Overthrow Markovia
DC 90 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
[ ] Overthrow Bhutran
DC 34 With the diplomatic incident the prince caused in China before his banishment the country has been in turmoil. Most of its neighbors do not truly care if this small nation were to fall tomorrow. Bhutran does have a gang problem but you can easily solve that and being able to operate so close to China might help you pierce the veil as to what exactly they are doing there
[ ] Conquer Zambesi
DC 156 With the death of Mustapha Maksai the country has devolved into conflict between multiple different warlords. Conquering the country yourself will likely be hard to keep secret and will face significant resistance but if you could have a country all to yourself the benefits might be well worth it.
[ ] Overthrow Biyalia
DC ??? This small country has finally united for the first time in generations. Overthrowing it would return things to the status quo and potentially let you come to dominate the country. You just don't know how effective such plans will be since the country is a virtual unknown
[ ] Attack Nanda Parbat
DC 45 You have learned from the assassins you interrogated that they came from Nanda Parbat. After researching it a little you have learned that Nanda Parbat is a small isolated city in the mountains of Nepal. Attacking the city may get you into a bit of a diplomatic snafu but the opportunity to completely destroy the League of Shadows might be worth it. If you can get the US military to back you up then you the assault should be significantly easier than it would have been if you were alone. You are no longer at war with the League but attacking early could prevent some unfortunate surprises.
[ ] Combat Training
DC 50 Learning how to fight and further enhancing one's body can only lead to greater and greater successes in future combat operations. Training to improve in a fight can often be brutal but it might be worth it to increase your capability to fight off your attackers (If this option is selected a hero must be assigned to it)
[ ] Send someone to get trained by the League of Shadows in Nepal
DC 26 Your deal with Ra's allowed you to send one of your people to go and train under Ra's men. This could potentially be a vital opportunity but it will require whoever goes on that trip to comit to training for at least a year.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Equip your forces with improved weapons
DC 23 Your numerous advances in weapons while semi-unconventional could prove useful for your men. Arming them with your newest tech will increase your forces fighting skills.
[ ] Arm the US Government with your tech
DC 16 The US government has always been a useful partner to have for LexCorp. Selling your new tech to them will keep them heavily invested in LexCorp and will earn you friends beyond just General Eiling. You have no intention of letting the US forget just how important LexCorp is to them
[ ] Create another advanced armor
DC 43 Both you and Pamela have new advanced armor. Perhaps it is necessary to give your other important LexCorp employees access to this armor. While production might be difficult keeping your employees safe from the League of Shadows and other threats is a positive benefit.
[ ] Integrate advances in armor into exosuits
DC 35 You have not yet begun production of the exosuits. As such you can find a way to integrate your advances in armor design into the final exosuit product in order to increase its defensive capabilities.
[ ] Integrate flight units into exosuits
DC 21 Your exosuits aren't being produced yet. As such you can find a way to integrate your flight units into the final project allowing them increased mobility. This will give you a leg up on everyone else who are still primarily used to combat on a two dimensional plane
[ ] Integrate hidden weapons system into exosuits
DC 5 Your exosuits lack an immediate offensive potential. The hidden weapons system you've developed will help cover this oversight while still keeping the armors friendly looking to the casual observer.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Begin a PMC
DC 34 LexCorp has some of the best weapons and gear on the market. However your forces while well trained do not have the experience and skill you desire for them to have. Armed conflict is a global ongoing trend and numerous individuals would pay plenty of money for a well armed group joining their forces. Creating a PMC allows you to exploit this demand and have people pay you to train your troops.
[ ] Tighten security
DC 58 Security has already been increased but it has only been improved to adequate levels. Taking the opportunity to go even further with your defensive measures is only a good thing in your book.
[ ] Create a custom fighter jet for Roxanne
DC 27 Roxanne has shown a talent for flying and is more than happy to risk her life. Developing a custom fighter jet for her will not only act as a good reward but will also help her more effectively defend LexCorp
Diplomacy: You are currently allied to many different major powers. Currently these allies have proved beneficial for you. For all of your strength and cunning there is no reason to go it alone. Certainly the various individuals you've brought under your banner have only made LexCorp more impressive in the long run. As such you want to keep on expanding the useful people trapped in your orbit.
[ ] Meet with the League of Shadows
DC 10 Somehow after the conclusion of your war you have managed to end on good terms with the League of Shadows. Furthermore you have currently entered into an alliance with the League in order to deal with Intergang. A meeting with them could be just what you need to get the cooperation between your two organizations to run smoothly.
[ ] Donate to the public
DC 35 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. People are currently quite happy with your actions. At this point donating the same amount would only have diminishing returns making it much harder to increase your public image
[ ] Donate to the police
DC 8 You've still got plenty of things the police want. In the wake of the disaster they are likely eager to feel safe again now that order has been restored to the city. Perhaps now you can finally turn local law enforcement onto your side. Furthermore with the police now secretly working for you giving them better things will more directly benefit you and will bind them tighter to your organization.
[ ] Donate to the DEO
DC 29 The DEO is a shadowy organization meant to deal with unnatural events and individuals. Recently it has been receiving increased funding but the organization has a history of being understaffed and underfunded. Perhaps donating something to them could cause this notoriously closed off agency to open up to you a little bit. After having met with them you can't say you trust them but they have been buying what you've been selling. Perhaps more business will get them to turn to your side. Furthermore with your new consulting position perhaps you could make further inquests to get them dependant on your technology
[ ] Donate to guns rights groups
DC 9 The move might be controversial but the damage to Metropolis has created climate in which people want to own guns. Selling your weapons and donating them to guns rights activists will help get them to support you in turn even if such a move may alienate more liberal individuals.
[ ] Give a gift
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the gift) Rewarding others can oftentimes benefit you in turn. Making sure others know you appreciate them will help ensure their loyalty and will bind them closer to you.
[ ] 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 interests of the business world namely your own
[ ] Push for green legislature
DC 32 With the public now on your side there is more pressure than ever on congress to make laws to protect the environment. Pushing for these laws now will capitalize on the wave of publicity this issue has gotten and will likely earn you respect from Pamela and Mari.
[ ] Meet with the president
DC 54 With every switch in regime comes an opportunity for outsiders to gain power. Meeting with the newly elected president of the United States will give you an opportunity to push your own agenda and find allies on capitol hill
[ ] Offer to consult with Russia
DC 237 Russia has been recruiting as many talented scientists as possible. LexCorp has many brilliant scientists. You could easily offer them your expertise in whatever they are attempting to make and thus gain information you can use to your own ends.
[ ] Speak with Lucas Fox
DC 28 Speaking with the boy whose college degree you've agreed to fund should be an easy matter. The boy ultimately convinced Lucius to take your deal despite both of their distrust of your sudden generosity. With enough time you could slowly turn him to your side and maybe use him as a hook to get Lucius to jump ships and work at LexCorp
[ ] Speak with Lucius Fox
DC 89 On the other hand you could always speak to Lucius directly. It'll be hard to convince the man of anything considering he doesn't particularly trust you and is rather set in his ways but perhaps a personal meeting might work in your favor. Stealing one of Wayne Enterprises most brilliant workers out from under their noses during your last collaboration probably hasn't earned you too many points with him though.
[ ] Have a meeting with Vicki Vale
DC 20 Vicki Vale has written an article to your specifications and has proven to be a worthwhile investment for you. Perhaps giving her more information would help secure her as an asset and gain you more positive goodwill.
[ ] Take a trip to Gotham
DC 0 (How high the roll does indicates how well the trip goes and who you can meet with) The welcome home party for Wayne brought out a bevy of interesting opportunities. Perhaps the city can offer you more? By meeting with major figures of Gotham and touring the city you can look to see if there are any more opportunities you would like to take. Who knows, perhaps you can discover more about this mysterious Batman who crashed the party.
[ ] Meet with the Queens
DC 45 You didn't attend Oliver's party but meeting with the family after the death of Robert Queen should allow you to gauge where they are. With the tragedy of Oliver Queen now being lost at sea the family is more unbalanced than ever. Perhaps if you are lucky you might be able to begin twisting things to your advantage.
[ ] Meet with Daniel Garret in Egypt
DC 28 You are very interested in what Dr. Garret could have uncovered. Meeting with him will give you a first hand look and will allow you to get at anything you might want that isn't being too closely observed
[ ] Meet with Dinah Drake Lance in Star City
DC 12 As a part of the JSA Dinah drake can provide you with invaluable insight into superpowered individuals throughout history and clue you into the network as a whole. On top of that if there is a correlation between genetics and the development of meta-human powers then it might be worth speaking to her children and grandchildren as well.
[ ] Meet with Al Pratt
DC 47 As the member who had the most issues with the JSA and as the only one who was imprisoned by the DEO Al Pratt has some valuable information as to how the community became what it is today. The trouble is the man has become rather paranoid and while his location is listed as living in Ivy Town the man refuses to speak about his past.
[ ] Meet with Charles McNider
DC 53 Meeting with the founder of the DEO will almost certainly put you on watchlists but the opportunity to get at the secrets he knows may well be worth the increased scrutiny.
[ ] Attempt to recruit the Wilson children
DC 20 for Rose DC 60 for Grant. These two are currently involved with the US military and the file on their father has noted that they seem to have some sort of meta-human ability. Studying these two siblings could be the key to cracking open a genetic correlation between powers and genetics. Alternatively even if they do not crack the code to powers and they do join you they are still two highly trained soldiers you would have on your payroll
[ ] Create your own political party
DC 45 Historically creating a new political party has not gone too well for American politicians but with your resources and intelligence you are sure that you can use it as a platform to meet like minded people and boost the success of your own campaign
[ ] Run for Public Office
DC ??? (Dependent on who you are running against and what position you are running for. The three available positions are Metropolis Mayor which has a DC of 12, Maryland Senator which has a DC of 46 and US President which has a DC of 99. Picking these options will lock the hero selected for the action into it for a set amount of turns until the new position is elected. Cassandra Cain and Jinx cannot run for any position and Mari cannot run for Congress or president) Running for public office might not be the most glamorous thing in the world but the soft power these positions can give you is nothing to sneeze at. You can easily see how subverting these things to your own ends would provide you with massive benefits
[ ] Meet with Roman Sionis
DC 38 You know an act of patricide when you see one and the Sionis' death reeks of one. With Roman Sionis now taking the helm of Janus Cosmetics it might be worthwhile to get the measure of the man. It might be worthwhile to see if you can form an alliance of some kind with him
[ ] Offer Lady Vic a loan
DC 8 You have a banking service and Lady Vic has numerous debt problems. You could offer to lend her money at a lower interest rate than what she currently owes the bank of england and have her end up owing you money instead. You can think of worse things than having a world class assassin in your debt.
[ ] 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)
[ ] Teach your valuable employees
DC ??? (depends on hero unit selected to teach and be taught and what you want to teach them) Teaching your most valuable employees might end up paying off in the long run. Making Mercy able to complete scientific endeavors or teaching Dr. Isley business management will only make them more useful to you in the long run (This option must have two hero units assigned to it but if successfully completed it will lead to a stat boost in one of the characters given stats)
[ ] Throw a company party
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the party). If you want to help the internal moral of the company a monthly company party might not be a bad idea. Getting your workers to view your company as a sort of extended family buys loyalty and hard work in a way financial compensation just can't quite match.
[ ] Collaborate with a rival company
DC 56 for Stagg Enterprises, DC 1 for S.T.A.R. Labs, 67 for Wayne Enterprises, DC 59 for Kord Communications. Sometimes it's better to work with the enemy rather than against them. That said you fully intend to use any information learned to destroy your rivals with later.
[ ] Establish friendly relations with Quarac
DC 82 Quarac doesn't like americans but if you could get into an alliance with the leadership the tumultuous country could serve as an excellent testing ground for your weapons
[ ] Establish friendly relations with Santa Prisca
DC 23 Santa Prisca is desperate for any allies after Lois' article has made them repugnant in the world's eyes. Working with them could help you out but you don't want the world to learn of this alliance
[ ] Establish friendly relations with Markovia
DC 278 Markovia is incredibly isolationist. Still if you could somehow convince them to give you access to their natural resources it would be a major boon for LexCorp.
[ ] Support a warlord in Zambesi
DC 64 Zambesi is currently in chaos. Finding a local warlord you can turn into your proxy should be easy and will allow you to control the country from the shadows if that warlord takes power. The only problem is that you can't get caught supporting them or you may end up facing international scrutiny. (The four warlords with the most power are currently Matthew Bland, Aku Kwesi, Joseph Kijaro and Abraham Attah)
[ ] Establish friendly relationships with Bhutran
DC 38 This is a small country that lives in terror of the nearby China. If you can get passed the fears that working with an American capitalist might draw the ire of China then you can very easily convince Bhutran to work however you want it to.
[ ] Establish friendly relationships with Biyalia
DC 12 With peace for the first time in nearly a century in the country Biyalia would almost certainly be very grateful to have you as a friend. Getting them to work with you might prove very useful and would make you look like a humanitarian)
[ ] Buy a sports team
DC 25 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. This would involve folding Tobias Whale's operations directly into your own operations but you are sure you can keep it safe from the police
[ ] Create a guideline for crime in Metropolis
DC 23 Currently the criminals in Metropolis aren't very useful to you and actively bring down the city. By establishing a system of benefits for criminals who follow your rules while cracking down on individuals who refuse to cooperate with you can bring the cities criminal element somewhat under control and direct them to more useful purposes.
[ ] Fund Whale's operations
DC 13 Funding Whale's operations will allow him to more effectively replace Intergang as the premier organization in the underworld
[ ] Give Whale access to technology
DC 36 Whale has shown an interest in acquiring your advanced tech for his own forces. Surreptitiously giving him access to it will require a good cover but it will allow him to more directly take the fight to Intergang
[ ] Hire Zatana for a show
DC 37 Zatana Zatara is apparently a rather skilled magician and her shows are consistently sold out. Having her perform a show for your employees will keep up moral and allow you to see just how she does her tricks in person.
[ ] 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 36 You've already expanded the amount of key scientists working at LexCorp but more cannot hope. LexCorp can only grow at an exponential rate if constant upkeep and new blood is brought in. There is a slight risk that something might collapse due to the company becoming too bloated in one section with very little results to back it up so far but you're sure you can handle it
[ ] Recruit skilled doctors
DC 46 With the wide amount of people working with you hiring more doctors might prove useful. Many of your more valuable employees have unique circumstances or mindsets that a medical professional may be able to recalibrate into a more productive frame for LexCorp
[ ] 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 46 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.
[ ] Recruit more occultists
DC 47 Rebecca Carstairs has proven that there is some truth to "magic" being a real thing. Finding more people with supernatural abilities and convincing to work for you can only pay off in the long run.
[ ] Recruit from injured veterans
DC 31 There are numerous veterans who would be glad to work for you and have skills LexCorp could make use of. While there is only a small pool who you feel would be truly dedicated to the company there is no sense in just ignoring a resource
[ ] Recruit more programmers
DC 44 With the acquisition of the programmers from Mockridge's business and the formation Lightyear Entertainment's video game sector you are sure that finding more programmers can only help you get a stronger grasp on that industry. They may even be able to give you the insight to finally get computers working
[ ] Recruit entertainers
DC 35 With the formation of Lightyear entertainment it is best that perhaps you hire more people in the entertainment industry to ensure that your company dominates the vacuum Galaxy Communications is sure to leave behind.
[ ] Make a PR statement
DC ??? (depends on what the message is. A speech vote is rolled if this is selected). Marie Louise Dahl has now become the official LexCorp PR representative. While some of her proposals are outlandish giving a platform to her better ideas might enable her to feel as though she is contributing something to the company and will help ensure that LexCorp doesn't keep the public in the dark
[ ] Start advertising your construction company
DC 21 Your construction company needs work in order to stay in business. Advertising your services can potentially get you contracts elsewhere. Being able to build more with this company sounds like a good idea to you.
[ ] Look into hiring a new PR representative
DC 46 While Marie is certainly… adequate for the position you always had intended for someone a little more… competent to take the position. Hiring a new PR representative might slight Marie a bit but you are sure you can find work for her elsewhere.
[ ] Give bonuses to employees
DC 0 (the higher the roll the more effective the bonus is) Your employees have done excellent work despite all of the stresses and messes of the past year. Rewarding them will help ensure that everyone knows you reward excellence and hard work in the face of adversity.
[ ] Sell close to home
DC 9 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.
[ ] Recruit Lucy Lane as a personal lawyer
DC 60 Right now Lucy works for a form that is in the employ of LexCorp not Lex Luthor. The distinction is rather pedantic but if you want to get her under your thumb it's best to have her working for you personally. Sure it might be rather unorthodox and the young lawyer was surprisingly recalcitrant to meet with you but you are sure that if you just sit down and explain things to her she will see the benefits of working for you personally.
[ ] Meet with Lucy Lane to talk about her family
DC 33 Lucy Lane is related to your third biggest problem right now. Granted the reporter is a minor nuisance right now compared to the League and whoever framed you but you didn't get as far as you have by ignoring problems and letting them grow larger. A conversation with Lucy about her family could prove insightful.
[ ] Meet with Lucy Lane to discuss future potential legal issues
DC 16 Your scuffle with Galaxy Communications has shown you that you may need to begin working more closely with your lawyers to get things done. Talking to Lucy Lane about potential problems in the future will help you get things done and potentially earn you an ally.
[ ] Schedule an interview with Lois Lane
DC 30 Lois Lane has requested a chance to speak with you. This will give you a chance to put out more statements following your interview with Vicki Vale and it will help you get a bead on just what Lois is up to. Still you aren't sure if you can trust Lois not to twist your words.
[ ] Public speaking tour
DC 15 With the massive shift in the way people communicate thanks to your communications network several prestigious universities and institutions have asked you to give a lecture. There is a slight risk of being attacked while on tour.
[ ] Campaign to get the achievements of one of your workers recognized
DC ??? (dependent on individual and achievement) Your employees have revolutionized the world several times over. While you are quite happy and are deserving of the lions share of the credit it seems wrong to not acknowledge the contributions of others. Campaigning for your workers to receive an award of some kind seems like an excellent way to both acknowledge the contributions of others and earn LexCorp some good PR.
[ ] Call the DEO
DC 38 You've met with the DEO and you now know how to contact them. While they seem to be overly paranoid government spooks they are the sort of people you could easily subvert if you get them to start listening to you. Perhaps ignoring Director Bones' rather glib comment of "Don't call us we'll call you" would prove beneficial in the long run. They certainly want to talk to you know that they know you have managed to give someone powers. With the DEO ending soon you may want to speak with Director Bones before he becomes unreachable
[ ] Call the DOMA
DC 26 While the organization is still fledgling and is only starting to develop you could certainly discuss policy with Agent Prince. Figuring out how the DOMA is going to be shaped can only benefit you in the long run.
[ ] Hand the DOMA Woodrue's journal
DC 11 Clearly this journal contains a lot of information that might interest the DOMA. While it might be dangerous giving a potentially shady government organization access to the pheromone spray, they'll certainly take care of any potential problems Woodrue might cause you and it would earn you good will with the organization. With the death of Woodrue at Agent Prince's hand you know that they are certainly interested in Woodrue's work. With the proof of the possible replication of these powers they are more interested than ever.
[ ] Consult with the DOMA
DC 12 The DOMA is certainly quite busy right now. While they are still just starting up you are sure that they have some interesting data for you to observe. Solving these puzzles not only will help you foster a good relationship with them but it may also give you access to more secrets.
[ ] Meet with General Eiling
DC 22 The good general is quite busy. You have a working relationship with the man but establishing closer ties and renegotiating certain things could end up only furthering the advantages you have.
[ ] Meet with the Metropolis police force
DC 3 The Metropolis police now indirectly work for you. Meeting them to get a better read on who they are could prove useful to directing and managing them in the long run.
[ ] Head to the Oblivion Bar
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the options of who you can meet there are) Rebecca has detected the presence of a hidden bar filled with magic users. Meeting the various mystical forces out there in the world seems like a good step in the right direction to ensuring that everything works out properly.
[ ] Head to Azarath
DC 45 Rebecca has discovered an entire magical pocket dimension on the west coast near Jump City. Arriving into the pocket dimension could give you some very interesting insight as to what is going on there and could enable you to better understand magic
[ ] Write an autobiography
DC 60 Writing an autobiography can help catapult you into celebrity status. Naturally you'd have to make sure it is tailored for public consumption but it shouldn't be too hard to make your rise to the top palatable for the everyman.
[ ] Take a vacation
DC 0 (the higher the roll the more you can encounter on vacation)
Life is busy. While you thrive on the work not everyone can be as productive as you are in the same environment all the time. Perhaps a vacation is in order? Who knows you may even discover something interesting.
[ ] Have Jarret Parker meet with an employee
DC ??? (A hero unit must be assigned to this action. Taking this action also means that Jarret Parker must be assigned to this action) You have hired a skilled psychologist so that you could ensure that your employees remain stable enough. While you are certain that LexCorp employs some very odd individuals you have no intention of letting their psychosis' blow up on you. As such a meeting with Jarret Parker might be worthwhile to stave off a meltdown.
DC 10 Somehow after the conclusion of your war you have managed to end on good terms with the League of Shadows. Furthermore you have currently entered into an alliance with the League in order to deal with Intergang. A meeting with them could be just what you need to get the cooperation between your two organizations to run smoothly.
[ ] Donate to the public
DC 35 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. People are currently quite happy with your actions. At this point donating the same amount would only have diminishing returns making it much harder to increase your public image
[ ] Donate to the police
DC 8 You've still got plenty of things the police want. In the wake of the disaster they are likely eager to feel safe again now that order has been restored to the city. Perhaps now you can finally turn local law enforcement onto your side. Furthermore with the police now secretly working for you giving them better things will more directly benefit you and will bind them tighter to your organization.
[ ] Donate to the DEO
DC 29 The DEO is a shadowy organization meant to deal with unnatural events and individuals. Recently it has been receiving increased funding but the organization has a history of being understaffed and underfunded. Perhaps donating something to them could cause this notoriously closed off agency to open up to you a little bit. After having met with them you can't say you trust them but they have been buying what you've been selling. Perhaps more business will get them to turn to your side. Furthermore with your new consulting position perhaps you could make further inquests to get them dependant on your technology
[ ] Donate to guns rights groups
DC 9 The move might be controversial but the damage to Metropolis has created climate in which people want to own guns. Selling your weapons and donating them to guns rights activists will help get them to support you in turn even if such a move may alienate more liberal individuals.
[ ] Give a gift
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the gift) Rewarding others can oftentimes benefit you in turn. Making sure others know you appreciate them will help ensure their loyalty and will bind them closer to you.
[ ] 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 interests of the business world namely your own
[ ] Push for green legislature
DC 32 With the public now on your side there is more pressure than ever on congress to make laws to protect the environment. Pushing for these laws now will capitalize on the wave of publicity this issue has gotten and will likely earn you respect from Pamela and Mari.
[ ] Meet with the president
DC 54 With every switch in regime comes an opportunity for outsiders to gain power. Meeting with the newly elected president of the United States will give you an opportunity to push your own agenda and find allies on capitol hill
[ ] Offer to consult with Russia
DC 237 Russia has been recruiting as many talented scientists as possible. LexCorp has many brilliant scientists. You could easily offer them your expertise in whatever they are attempting to make and thus gain information you can use to your own ends.
[ ] Speak with Lucas Fox
DC 28 Speaking with the boy whose college degree you've agreed to fund should be an easy matter. The boy ultimately convinced Lucius to take your deal despite both of their distrust of your sudden generosity. With enough time you could slowly turn him to your side and maybe use him as a hook to get Lucius to jump ships and work at LexCorp
[ ] Speak with Lucius Fox
DC 89 On the other hand you could always speak to Lucius directly. It'll be hard to convince the man of anything considering he doesn't particularly trust you and is rather set in his ways but perhaps a personal meeting might work in your favor. Stealing one of Wayne Enterprises most brilliant workers out from under their noses during your last collaboration probably hasn't earned you too many points with him though.
[ ] Have a meeting with Vicki Vale
DC 20 Vicki Vale has written an article to your specifications and has proven to be a worthwhile investment for you. Perhaps giving her more information would help secure her as an asset and gain you more positive goodwill.
[ ] Take a trip to Gotham
DC 0 (How high the roll does indicates how well the trip goes and who you can meet with) The welcome home party for Wayne brought out a bevy of interesting opportunities. Perhaps the city can offer you more? By meeting with major figures of Gotham and touring the city you can look to see if there are any more opportunities you would like to take. Who knows, perhaps you can discover more about this mysterious Batman who crashed the party.
[ ] Meet with the Queens
DC 45 You didn't attend Oliver's party but meeting with the family after the death of Robert Queen should allow you to gauge where they are. With the tragedy of Oliver Queen now being lost at sea the family is more unbalanced than ever. Perhaps if you are lucky you might be able to begin twisting things to your advantage.
[ ] Meet with Daniel Garret in Egypt
DC 28 You are very interested in what Dr. Garret could have uncovered. Meeting with him will give you a first hand look and will allow you to get at anything you might want that isn't being too closely observed
[ ] Meet with Dinah Drake Lance in Star City
DC 12 As a part of the JSA Dinah drake can provide you with invaluable insight into superpowered individuals throughout history and clue you into the network as a whole. On top of that if there is a correlation between genetics and the development of meta-human powers then it might be worth speaking to her children and grandchildren as well.
[ ] Meet with Al Pratt
DC 47 As the member who had the most issues with the JSA and as the only one who was imprisoned by the DEO Al Pratt has some valuable information as to how the community became what it is today. The trouble is the man has become rather paranoid and while his location is listed as living in Ivy Town the man refuses to speak about his past.
[ ] Meet with Charles McNider
DC 53 Meeting with the founder of the DEO will almost certainly put you on watchlists but the opportunity to get at the secrets he knows may well be worth the increased scrutiny.
[ ] Attempt to recruit the Wilson children
DC 20 for Rose DC 60 for Grant. These two are currently involved with the US military and the file on their father has noted that they seem to have some sort of meta-human ability. Studying these two siblings could be the key to cracking open a genetic correlation between powers and genetics. Alternatively even if they do not crack the code to powers and they do join you they are still two highly trained soldiers you would have on your payroll
[ ] Create your own political party
DC 45 Historically creating a new political party has not gone too well for American politicians but with your resources and intelligence you are sure that you can use it as a platform to meet like minded people and boost the success of your own campaign
[ ] Run for Public Office
DC ??? (Dependent on who you are running against and what position you are running for. The three available positions are Metropolis Mayor which has a DC of 12, Maryland Senator which has a DC of 46 and US President which has a DC of 99. Picking these options will lock the hero selected for the action into it for a set amount of turns until the new position is elected. Cassandra Cain and Jinx cannot run for any position and Mari cannot run for Congress or president) Running for public office might not be the most glamorous thing in the world but the soft power these positions can give you is nothing to sneeze at. You can easily see how subverting these things to your own ends would provide you with massive benefits
[ ] Meet with Roman Sionis
DC 38 You know an act of patricide when you see one and the Sionis' death reeks of one. With Roman Sionis now taking the helm of Janus Cosmetics it might be worthwhile to get the measure of the man. It might be worthwhile to see if you can form an alliance of some kind with him
[ ] Offer Lady Vic a loan
DC 8 You have a banking service and Lady Vic has numerous debt problems. You could offer to lend her money at a lower interest rate than what she currently owes the bank of england and have her end up owing you money instead. You can think of worse things than having a world class assassin in your debt.
[ ] 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)
[ ] Teach your valuable employees
DC ??? (depends on hero unit selected to teach and be taught and what you want to teach them) Teaching your most valuable employees might end up paying off in the long run. Making Mercy able to complete scientific endeavors or teaching Dr. Isley business management will only make them more useful to you in the long run (This option must have two hero units assigned to it but if successfully completed it will lead to a stat boost in one of the characters given stats)
[ ] Throw a company party
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the party). If you want to help the internal moral of the company a monthly company party might not be a bad idea. Getting your workers to view your company as a sort of extended family buys loyalty and hard work in a way financial compensation just can't quite match.
[ ] Collaborate with a rival company
DC 56 for Stagg Enterprises, DC 1 for S.T.A.R. Labs, 67 for Wayne Enterprises, DC 59 for Kord Communications. Sometimes it's better to work with the enemy rather than against them. That said you fully intend to use any information learned to destroy your rivals with later.
[ ] Establish friendly relations with Quarac
DC 82 Quarac doesn't like americans but if you could get into an alliance with the leadership the tumultuous country could serve as an excellent testing ground for your weapons
[ ] Establish friendly relations with Santa Prisca
DC 23 Santa Prisca is desperate for any allies after Lois' article has made them repugnant in the world's eyes. Working with them could help you out but you don't want the world to learn of this alliance
[ ] Establish friendly relations with Markovia
DC 278 Markovia is incredibly isolationist. Still if you could somehow convince them to give you access to their natural resources it would be a major boon for LexCorp.
[ ] Support a warlord in Zambesi
DC 64 Zambesi is currently in chaos. Finding a local warlord you can turn into your proxy should be easy and will allow you to control the country from the shadows if that warlord takes power. The only problem is that you can't get caught supporting them or you may end up facing international scrutiny. (The four warlords with the most power are currently Matthew Bland, Aku Kwesi, Joseph Kijaro and Abraham Attah)
[ ] Establish friendly relationships with Bhutran
DC 38 This is a small country that lives in terror of the nearby China. If you can get passed the fears that working with an American capitalist might draw the ire of China then you can very easily convince Bhutran to work however you want it to.
[ ] Establish friendly relationships with Biyalia
DC 12 With peace for the first time in nearly a century in the country Biyalia would almost certainly be very grateful to have you as a friend. Getting them to work with you might prove very useful and would make you look like a humanitarian)
[ ] Buy a sports team
DC 25 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. This would involve folding Tobias Whale's operations directly into your own operations but you are sure you can keep it safe from the police
[ ] Create a guideline for crime in Metropolis
DC 23 Currently the criminals in Metropolis aren't very useful to you and actively bring down the city. By establishing a system of benefits for criminals who follow your rules while cracking down on individuals who refuse to cooperate with you can bring the cities criminal element somewhat under control and direct them to more useful purposes.
[ ] Fund Whale's operations
DC 13 Funding Whale's operations will allow him to more effectively replace Intergang as the premier organization in the underworld
[ ] Give Whale access to technology
DC 36 Whale has shown an interest in acquiring your advanced tech for his own forces. Surreptitiously giving him access to it will require a good cover but it will allow him to more directly take the fight to Intergang
[ ] Hire Zatana for a show
DC 37 Zatana Zatara is apparently a rather skilled magician and her shows are consistently sold out. Having her perform a show for your employees will keep up moral and allow you to see just how she does her tricks in person.
[ ] 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 36 You've already expanded the amount of key scientists working at LexCorp but more cannot hope. LexCorp can only grow at an exponential rate if constant upkeep and new blood is brought in. There is a slight risk that something might collapse due to the company becoming too bloated in one section with very little results to back it up so far but you're sure you can handle it
[ ] Recruit skilled doctors
DC 46 With the wide amount of people working with you hiring more doctors might prove useful. Many of your more valuable employees have unique circumstances or mindsets that a medical professional may be able to recalibrate into a more productive frame for LexCorp
[ ] 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 46 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.
[ ] Recruit more occultists
DC 47 Rebecca Carstairs has proven that there is some truth to "magic" being a real thing. Finding more people with supernatural abilities and convincing to work for you can only pay off in the long run.
[ ] Recruit from injured veterans
DC 31 There are numerous veterans who would be glad to work for you and have skills LexCorp could make use of. While there is only a small pool who you feel would be truly dedicated to the company there is no sense in just ignoring a resource
[ ] Recruit more programmers
DC 44 With the acquisition of the programmers from Mockridge's business and the formation Lightyear Entertainment's video game sector you are sure that finding more programmers can only help you get a stronger grasp on that industry. They may even be able to give you the insight to finally get computers working
[ ] Recruit entertainers
DC 35 With the formation of Lightyear entertainment it is best that perhaps you hire more people in the entertainment industry to ensure that your company dominates the vacuum Galaxy Communications is sure to leave behind.
[ ] Make a PR statement
DC ??? (depends on what the message is. A speech vote is rolled if this is selected). Marie Louise Dahl has now become the official LexCorp PR representative. While some of her proposals are outlandish giving a platform to her better ideas might enable her to feel as though she is contributing something to the company and will help ensure that LexCorp doesn't keep the public in the dark
[ ] Start advertising your construction company
DC 21 Your construction company needs work in order to stay in business. Advertising your services can potentially get you contracts elsewhere. Being able to build more with this company sounds like a good idea to you.
[ ] Look into hiring a new PR representative
DC 46 While Marie is certainly… adequate for the position you always had intended for someone a little more… competent to take the position. Hiring a new PR representative might slight Marie a bit but you are sure you can find work for her elsewhere.
[ ] Give bonuses to employees
DC 0 (the higher the roll the more effective the bonus is) Your employees have done excellent work despite all of the stresses and messes of the past year. Rewarding them will help ensure that everyone knows you reward excellence and hard work in the face of adversity.
[ ] Sell close to home
DC 9 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.
[ ] Recruit Lucy Lane as a personal lawyer
DC 60 Right now Lucy works for a form that is in the employ of LexCorp not Lex Luthor. The distinction is rather pedantic but if you want to get her under your thumb it's best to have her working for you personally. Sure it might be rather unorthodox and the young lawyer was surprisingly recalcitrant to meet with you but you are sure that if you just sit down and explain things to her she will see the benefits of working for you personally.
[ ] Meet with Lucy Lane to talk about her family
DC 33 Lucy Lane is related to your third biggest problem right now. Granted the reporter is a minor nuisance right now compared to the League and whoever framed you but you didn't get as far as you have by ignoring problems and letting them grow larger. A conversation with Lucy about her family could prove insightful.
[ ] Meet with Lucy Lane to discuss future potential legal issues
DC 16 Your scuffle with Galaxy Communications has shown you that you may need to begin working more closely with your lawyers to get things done. Talking to Lucy Lane about potential problems in the future will help you get things done and potentially earn you an ally.
[ ] Schedule an interview with Lois Lane
DC 30 Lois Lane has requested a chance to speak with you. This will give you a chance to put out more statements following your interview with Vicki Vale and it will help you get a bead on just what Lois is up to. Still you aren't sure if you can trust Lois not to twist your words.
[ ] Public speaking tour
DC 15 With the massive shift in the way people communicate thanks to your communications network several prestigious universities and institutions have asked you to give a lecture. There is a slight risk of being attacked while on tour.
[ ] Campaign to get the achievements of one of your workers recognized
DC ??? (dependent on individual and achievement) Your employees have revolutionized the world several times over. While you are quite happy and are deserving of the lions share of the credit it seems wrong to not acknowledge the contributions of others. Campaigning for your workers to receive an award of some kind seems like an excellent way to both acknowledge the contributions of others and earn LexCorp some good PR.
[ ] Call the DEO
DC 38 You've met with the DEO and you now know how to contact them. While they seem to be overly paranoid government spooks they are the sort of people you could easily subvert if you get them to start listening to you. Perhaps ignoring Director Bones' rather glib comment of "Don't call us we'll call you" would prove beneficial in the long run. They certainly want to talk to you know that they know you have managed to give someone powers. With the DEO ending soon you may want to speak with Director Bones before he becomes unreachable
[ ] Call the DOMA
DC 26 While the organization is still fledgling and is only starting to develop you could certainly discuss policy with Agent Prince. Figuring out how the DOMA is going to be shaped can only benefit you in the long run.
[ ] Hand the DOMA Woodrue's journal
DC 11 Clearly this journal contains a lot of information that might interest the DOMA. While it might be dangerous giving a potentially shady government organization access to the pheromone spray, they'll certainly take care of any potential problems Woodrue might cause you and it would earn you good will with the organization. With the death of Woodrue at Agent Prince's hand you know that they are certainly interested in Woodrue's work. With the proof of the possible replication of these powers they are more interested than ever.
[ ] Consult with the DOMA
DC 12 The DOMA is certainly quite busy right now. While they are still just starting up you are sure that they have some interesting data for you to observe. Solving these puzzles not only will help you foster a good relationship with them but it may also give you access to more secrets.
[ ] Meet with General Eiling
DC 22 The good general is quite busy. You have a working relationship with the man but establishing closer ties and renegotiating certain things could end up only furthering the advantages you have.
[ ] Meet with the Metropolis police force
DC 3 The Metropolis police now indirectly work for you. Meeting them to get a better read on who they are could prove useful to directing and managing them in the long run.
[ ] Head to the Oblivion Bar
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the options of who you can meet there are) Rebecca has detected the presence of a hidden bar filled with magic users. Meeting the various mystical forces out there in the world seems like a good step in the right direction to ensuring that everything works out properly.
[ ] Head to Azarath
DC 45 Rebecca has discovered an entire magical pocket dimension on the west coast near Jump City. Arriving into the pocket dimension could give you some very interesting insight as to what is going on there and could enable you to better understand magic
[ ] Write an autobiography
DC 60 Writing an autobiography can help catapult you into celebrity status. Naturally you'd have to make sure it is tailored for public consumption but it shouldn't be too hard to make your rise to the top palatable for the everyman.
[ ] Take a vacation
DC 0 (the higher the roll the more you can encounter on vacation)
Life is busy. While you thrive on the work not everyone can be as productive as you are in the same environment all the time. Perhaps a vacation is in order? Who knows you may even discover something interesting.
[ ] Have Jarret Parker meet with an employee
DC ??? (A hero unit must be assigned to this action. Taking this action also means that Jarret Parker must be assigned to this action) You have hired a skilled psychologist so that you could ensure that your employees remain stable enough. While you are certain that LexCorp employs some very odd individuals you have no intention of letting their psychosis' blow up on you. As such a meeting with Jarret Parker might be worthwhile to stave off a meltdown.
Stewardship: LexCorp is no longer a singular individual company. You now have multiple companies beneath the parent companies banner. LexCorp is a leader in far more fields than it ever was under your fathers reign. You intend to continue this expansion. After all you can conquer anything you set your mind to. All you have to do now is prove it to the rest of the world.
[ ] Hire more workers
DC 12 There are always more people looking in search of a job and with Ignition's attack you need to replace the workers you've lost. Still having more workers is almost certainly never a bad thing.
[ ] Build a new LexCorp building
DC ??? (dependent on the location the building is being built in.) 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.
[ ] Finish construction of the LexCorp building in Tokyo
DC 40 (if this action is not taken the DC will drop by 10 each turn until it reaches zero at which point it will automatically be completed). Your new LexCorp building is slowly reaching completion in Tokyo. Having access to the international market may end up being a huge first step for LexCorp. As such perhaps dedicating more forces to ensuring the completion of the building comes as quickly as possible.
[ ] Invest in small businesses
DC ??? (dependent on city you choose to invest in. Small businesses can only be invested in cities with a LexCorp building). While LexCorp is gigantic and monolithic as a company perhaps you might want to start investing in local businesses as well. After all if you make LexCorp into a part of the community your company will be even further entrenched in the city.
[ ] Hire a private investigator
DC 58 Too many mysteries have cropped up around you that you can't solve due to constantly having to put out fires. Hiring a private investigator to personally look into these things will ease off the workload from you and will allow you to make more informed decisions.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Create a charity
DC 0 (the higher you roll the more successful the charity) Creating a charity not only nets you some positive press but it allows you to more easily move around money and get tax breaks. Creating a charity can help cement your legacy and get others to truly believe that you are a good man
[ ] Create an online storefront
DC 45 You have had yet another revolutionary idea. By creating an online website through which people could purchase things (with LexCorp making a small amount of profit on each transaction) you could easily revolutionize how shopping works. If you include having LexCorp do the delivery then you can be sure people will flock to this idea.
[ ] Develop a ride sharing service
DC 24 Your phones are still new enough that everyone is still talking about them. You can capitalize on the hype by releasing a ride sharing service that will revolutionize how people use transportation.
[ ] Improve banking and payment service on phone
DC 36 Your service has slowly been improving over time. While you have managed to improve the service the user interface is still not very good and your initial lackluster launch has led to not a lot of people getting interested in the service. Perhaps you need to overhaul the whole design in order to get the numbers you were expecting and make this service up to the quality LexCorp usually delivers.
[ ] Create a grant
DC 0 (how high you roll determines how effective the grant is) Money is not an issue for you but it certainly is for many other brilliant minds. By giving others the resources they need you will improve your image and possibly be able to recruit bright minds early.
[ ] Buy the Daily Planet
DC 84 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
[ ] Buy Kord Communications
DC 210 Kord Communications is currently riding high and dominating the computer market. While it is very expensive and the CEO looks to have no interest in selling you are sure you could buy it out and make some of the profit for yourself
[ ] Purchase the Earthmover 1 drill
DC 23 Faulkner has more than proved his drills viability. You can see numerous benefits of being able to easily drill past the earth's crust to more effectively mine things.
[ ] Buy up Quixium
DC 129 Quixium is a newly discovered substance that has bizarre properties. It is currently the next big thing in the scientific community. Purchasing some can ensure that you remain on the cutting edge of science but there is a high demand for the material. STAR Labs has recently bought up a lot of Quixium
[ ] Expand Ferris Aerospace
DC 22 Ferris Aerospace has repeatedly proven to be a wise investment able to make good on their promises. Perhaps expanding the company can lead to even more impressive results. Plus this option would most certainly remind Carol of the benefits of being owned by LexCorp.
[ ] Expand Future Construction
DC 27 There are still plenty of people looking for a job in Metropolis and Future Construction is still relatively new. Hiring more people would help you get things done more efficiently and cement Future Construction as a major Metropolis employer.
[ ] Expand McCabe Fashion
DC 5 You can further expand this company and land Mari further into your debt. The woman has proven to not be able to tell how you are manipulating her and she'll probably thank you for the opportunity to prove herself and feel more indebted to you and thus work harder for you while in actuality she will owe you more than ever.
[ ] Expand Lightyear Entertainment
DC 28 Making Lightyear entertainment even bigger would enable you to tackle more aspects of media. While children's television, video games, and the news are nice to have under your influence you can't help but think how much more impressive Lightyear Entertainment could be.
[ ] Expand LexCorp
DC 39 While LexCorp has been succeeding and has been growing there has been very little increase in the amount of workers working directly under you. You have bought out several companies to expand your company but you have no intention of ignoring your main legacy to support all of the new additions. A nice booster shot of new workers could prove just the thing to push LexCorp even further beyond.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Improve Pamela Isley's lab space
DC 40 Dr. Isley has access to the standard LexCorp labs which are already state of the art. However as very important LexCorp employee you want to be able to exploit her potential to its fullest. Improving her lab space would only increase the wonders she will make for you
[ ] Improve Karl Helfern's lab space
DC 40 Likewise while Karl has proven to be successful with the standard lab upgrading his lab could give you even more successes on his end since he'll have specialized equipment for his projects
[ ] Improve Isley's living quarters in LexCorp towers
DC 20 Pamela's in LexCorp towers is currently rather underwhelming. While she is content with what she has perhaps you ought to reward one of your most loyal subordinates with something a little bit better.
[ ] Improve Katherine Kane's living quarters in LexCorp towers
DC 27 While Katherine's living quarters in the tower are certainly serviceable you are sure that you can do better. Without the threat of Intergang disrupting your plans you can improve her living quarters to what they always should have been rather than the rushed job you have now.
[ ] Build a containment center for Jinx
DC 123 Jinx's powers are immensely dangerous and while intriguing they can have dangerous consequences. Building a place to contain her will be hard and Jinx most certainly wouldn't like the idea of being contained unless you phrase it very well but you are sure that Carl would be more than happy to be put to the test.
[ ] Build dedicated living quarters for Jinx
DC 30 Jinx is a bit spiteful and is somewhat uncooperative towards you. Perhaps building a dedicated living quarters for just her will get her to ease into being a LexCorp ward more easily
[ ] Improve the magic research lab
DC 96 Currently Rebecca's lab is excellent but you can make it even better. This will likely be very costly and tricky to maintain but the benefits of an even better way to research magic could be worth it
[ ] Build a Sewer System
DC 15 The construction of sewers is a rather thankless task but it would provide numerous benefits for you. Not only would it generate more income for future construction but it would most certainly give you a lot of of the books places for you to hide things and store materials
[ ] Build a training room
DC 32 Building a room where you can allow your more uniquely skilled individuals to train to their hearts content could prove quite useful. Of course the room would have to be quite advanced and contain numerous traps in order to challenge individuals like Mari, Cassandra, Pamela and Jinx but you are sure you could manage to make something truly impressive
[ ] Build a sports stadium
DC 23 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 monument
DC 24 Metropolis is your city, what better way to mark that by making a monument to claim it as your own. A monument not only would proclaim your own greatness to the world but would also allow you to hide things in plain sight. Furthermore a monument could be a rallying point after the troubling times Metropolis has gone through recently.
[ ] Build a shopping mall
DC 12 Capitalism is a beautiful thing. Building a shopping mall would allow you to make some money with Future Construction and rent out space to the companies of your choice.
[ ] Build a university
DC 19 Building a university will allow you to gather young minds in one place. Granted you won't be in control of the curriculum but as the founder of the university you will get a good deal of recognition.
[ ] Build a prison
DC 44 Building a prison will enable you to escape it and smuggle things in and out of there if you ever have a need to do so. You don't ever plan on going to prison but having contingencies in place could prove exceptionally useful.
[ ] Build a nightclub
DC 21 Creating a nightclub will allow you to make money and monitor specific scenes. It's a good way to get your ear to the ground and listen in on the conversations of a set subset of people. People tend to run their mouths when they are drunk or having a good time and a well built nightclub does both.
[ ] Build a supermarket
DC 6 A lot of infrastructure in Metropolis was damaged. Creating a place where a lot of people can go and buy essential goods seems like a way to make money and generate goodwill
[ ] Build a Casino
DC 3 People can sometimes have problems with gambling. Making a casino is a way to exploit those kinds of people. Sure Nevada is the only state that has legalized gambling but you are sure you can make some money off of it and aren't afraid to broaden your horizons.This will most certainly earn you some bad reputation with the most morally uptight of individuals but honestly they'd likely hate you anyways.
[ ] Build an animal shelter
DC 6 Very few people think about animals in the wake of a tragedy like the League of Shadows bombing. Creating an animal shelter will allow you to preemptively curb any problems of strays and will provide you easy access to animal test subjects.
[ ] Restore old buildings
DC 21 Make use of your knowledge of architecture to renovate old crumbling houses. After having rebuilt them all you can make a tidy profit off of having others live there. Alternatively you could restore historical sites for the good PR.
[ ] Build a panic room
DC 16 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 10 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
[ ] Begin mining Kryptonite
DC 20 You have recently acquired large amounts of Kryptonite in both Nebraska and Nova Scotia. You can begin mining your Kryptonite to start figuring out how to turn a profit on the material.
[ ] Build production facilities
DC 10 By making more production facilities you can make more products and thus make more profit. With your newfound knowledge of automated assembly you can vastly increase the speed of these production facilities and cut down on the need to hire more people. This option would be very profitable and would allow you to produce things at a yet unmatched speed. With your new 3-d printers you could make a killing with these facilities.
[ ] Begin production of of energy wands
DC 22 The energy wands Rebecca has learned how to make are fairly easily mass produced. However if you get involved with this you most certainly need to keep it on the down low so that the DEO doesn't get involved.
[ ] Build a space building
DC 18 You can construct a building solely dedicated to ensuring Ferris Aerospace, and by extension LexCorp, conquers the stars before anyone else. This building would be used to test rockets, simulate missions and develop the necessary materials for space exploration.
[ ] Privately fund archeological digs
DC 34 Funding archeological digs will help you get to observe various artifacts that are uncovered. You'd have to deal with individuals technically out of your employ pursuing separate agendas but you are sure you can make it work out in your favor
[ ] Fund Barbara Minerva's expidition
DC 29 Barabara Minerva's expedition sounds promising and if you fund it you might be able to collect any of the valuables she gets on this trip for yourself.
[ ] Create robot animals
DC 20 You have already learned how to make animal like AI with the information gleaned from Ivo's pet project. Now you can start making robotic animals. With this advance will come numerous opportunities to show LexCorp's dominance of the fields of computing and robotics.
[ ] Create combat planes
DC 12 Ferris Aerospace which you have recently acquired and expanded is capable of making state of the art combat planes. Having your company begin producing what they excel at is only good business sense
[ ] Create commercial airplanes
DC 7 Ferris Aerospace never really had the resources to enter this field as Ferris Aircraft but with your backing Ferris Aerospace could easily enter the market and make a killing.
[ ] Design and produce small combat drones
DC 25 not quite planes but using your flight units, animal-like AI and hidden weapons system you can design semi-small autonomous flight drones that can be used for combat. This advance will reduce the amount of lives lost in conflict and naturally secure the safety of yourself and LexCorp to a greater degree
[ ] Design and produce spy drones
DC 20 Using your cell phone network, your animal-like AI and your flight units you can create small drones that take picture and video of certain activities and stream it back to you. These drones can be designed to look and act like birds or bats enabling you to spy on others without being noticed.
[ ] Begin producing children's television
DC 10 Under Oswald's supervision Lightyear entertainment can end up becoming a household name through quality programming for children. You fully intend to capitalize on your strengths
[ ] Begin producing video games
DC 24 with the acquisition of the programmers and your own Lex-Phones as a delivery platform you are sure that video games could prove to be quite a lucrative market for you.
[ ] Begin producing news
DC 35 While you will have to ensure that your news branch of Lightyear entertainment isn't being considered biased being able to freely rewrite the narrative and challenge the Daily Planet's standard of "Truth" could prove very, very useful
[ ] Build food production facilities
DC 12 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
[ ] Cultivate Gingo fruits
DC 29 Growing more of the rare Gingo fruit will ensure that the supply Nygma gave you will last for quite a long time. After all if the fruit proves useful it would pay off to have a large amount of it.
[ ] Restore damaged environments
DC 20 With your rapid plant growth formula you can restore forests and jungles that were damaged by human hands. Not only will this earn you good will but Pamela will appreciate you doing your best to help save the environment from the excesses of humanity.
[ ] Build another supercomputer
DC 63 (DC 43 if Felicity is assigned) LexCorp has obtained the ability to make supercomputers. Making one for your company's, or your own, private use seems like a smart long term investment. You already have one supercomputer up and running building another one in a different location could prove quite useful for you.
[ ] Improve the supercomputer you have already built
DC 96 (DC 84 if Felicity is assigned) You have gotten your supercomputer up and running. Now maybe you can see about improving it even further. While it is a useful tool it currently is quite limited. Upgrading it should help you use it more effectively.
[ ] Build a hospital
DC 40 Taking a move from an old rival of yours (Wayne Enterprises) LexCorp could build a hospital. While you want to make sure it could compete with the Wayne's hospital (a daunting task considering their companies specialization) you are sure it could be done. On top of that a hospital would give you easy access to human test subjects to use for less ethical experiments.
[ ] Build an airport
DC 56 Metropolis already has an airport but you are sure someone somewhere could use another one being built somewhere else. This option would also act as a sort of dry run for the building of various compounds you'll need if your space program ever gets off the ground.
[ ] Build an orphanage
DC 34 If you want a safe move to boost PR you can build an orphanage to house youths with no parents. Not only would this option synergize well with an announcement of your adoption of Cassandra Cain to the public but it would also provide you a possible source of human test subjects that people wouldn't go searching for.
[ ] Build affordable housing
DC 24 Even with the damage to Metropolis repaired there are still many homeless people. Building affordable housing would allow you to make a killing off of this demand for housing and would possibly allow you to get your foot in the door for the real estate business
[ ] Build a museum
DC 36 A museum not only will generate some public good will but it will also give a reason as to why you are transporting certain artifacts. Having plausible deniability for any investigation is good especially considering some mystical artifacts might double as culturally significant artifacts.
[ ] Build your own custom vehicle
DC ??? (Depends on the type of vehicle made. If a car DC 23, if a boat DC 34 and if a plane DC 26) Having your own personal vehicle is an incredibly useful thing if you need to get around. Sure anything you use for yourself is likely too expensive to be brought to market but the numerous features and the convenience of this option still makes it a useful investment
[ ] Go greener
DC 42 You have only further improved with your capabilities to revolutionize the business world. Going greener will not only earn you good publicity and force your rivals to attempt to match you or look like bad people but it will also demonstrate how far ahead your technology is from everyone elses
[ ] Create Vegan meat substitute
DC 10 A rather niche development but a rather safe one that might lead to some interesting results.
[ ] Create farmland
DC 15 LexCorp has slowly begun edging into the food market and Dr. Isley's research has shown the benefit of being able to grow materials for use in your other projects. Purchasing farmland to make your more expensive organic materials yourself might prove useful.
[ ] Compost
DC 28 One man's trash is another man's treasure. Admittedly a rather cliche phrase but with a new composting program you can use other people's trash to grow things that others treasure and thus make more money. Plus this is a good PR move
[ ] Begin producing pheromone spray
DC 72 The pheromone spray is too useful a tool to allow to go to waste. Creating a secret facility to produce the spray for your own use seems like an excellent way to utilize this newfound discovery to its fullest potential. Getting caught however is very dangerous and you might have to explain why you are suddenly importing rare plants.
[ ] 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 there
[ ] 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 a specialized lab
DC 34 LexCorp's labs are absolutely state of the art. However as of right now the labs are rather generalized. Constructing specialized labs might make it so that your new discoveries come even faster in certain fields.
[ ] Use rapid growth formula to increase speed of testing cycles
DC 12 One of the biggest issues in testing things is going to be the need to wait for multiple rounds of testing to occur. With your rapid growth formula you can speed up the testing cycle for any test involving plants.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Develop Jump City
DC 67 Jump City is a city in relative disrepair. Investing into the community will make LexCorp become more firmly entrenched their and will make the location a superior one
[ ] Create and sell bulletproof formalwear
DC 24 There is a market amongst the rich and powerful for stylish bulletproof clothes. The market is niche but you could certainly make use of it and your advances in armor make it feasible. You likely won't be able to sell bulletproof clothes to everyone at a reasonable price but you most certainly can sell it to those who can afford it.
[ ] Develop and sell high fashion clothing
DC 32 High fashion clothing is mostly sold towards the wealthy and is stylish and frankly rather expensive. Committing to this area of fashion design will likely earn McCabe Fashion a degree of clout and status although you will make less money than what you would if you sold clothing everyone could afford. This is likely what Mari intended to do when she decided to pay you back by starting a fashion company
[ ] Develop and sell low fashion clothing
DC 12 Low fashion clothing is what the man on the street would buy and wear. Breaking into this market can earn you a lot of money and the material costs are rather low. This will make you a household name but could annoy Mari if she feels you are interfering too much with the business she was given to run
[ ] Develop and sell a new police uniform
DC 21 The police could also benefit from a subtle little nudge in how they think. Studies show dressing differently cause people to behave slightly differently as well. Perhaps you could influence how the police thinks in a rather unobtrusive manner. On top of that an improved uniform could help save more lives if it is properly upgraded.
[ ] Develop and produce personalized uniforms for the LexCorp inner circle
DC 35 Mari has offered to make custom uniforms for the higher ups in the company. Taking her up on the offer will give her something to do that directly benefits you and will allow you to keep valuable employees safe and more certain of their positions.
[ ] Develop and produce Costumes
DC 54 The history of the JSA has caught fire in your mind. A paramilitary unit like that was a marketing dream and might very well be the future of personal security with the new developments surfacing in the world. You are not quite sure how to sell it to the world but you feel developing costumes to catch the public's eye and turn individuals into larger than life symbols is necessary. Granted these costumes need to be of the highest expense if they are going to see use in combat against various otherworldly sources but money is no object to someone like you.
[ ] Develop and produce disguises
DC 36 Being able to hide your identity is always a good thing. Creating some disguises for your use is a rather covert use for a fashion company but it will allow you to disguise important figures in the LexCorp family.
[ ] Produce Universal Translators
DC 44 Making use of universal translators and selling them to the public at large would kill any need for actual human translators and would unite the world like nothing else. Such an era defining changes seems ideal for your company
[ ] Begin producing hologram technology
DC 14 Hologram technology is immensely useful. While you won't be distributing the most dangerous aspects of it just yet, you can certainly see a market for illusions cropping up.
[ ] Begin production of nanites
DC 36 Nanotech might be the most important thing you have gained from reverse engineering Intergang's technology. While you have to be careful with how you produce them nanites might just be what allows you to truly push humanity into its glorious destiny.
[ ] Hire Ex-Cons
DC 11 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).
[ ] Renovate your office
DC 14 Your office is what everyone sees when they walk in to meet you. Currently it's not dissimilar from what your father had. It's adequate but for someone as important as yourself more impressive lodgings are needed.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Purchase Risk Management Firm
DC 43 There are quite a few PI and Risk Management Firms whose job it is to minimize the risk of various investments through pro-active investigation. With the recent attack on LexCorp and the industry disruption that Lex plans on doing, it's not a bad idea to buy the largest and most prestigious of these firms for LexCorp's own use. The in-house attorneys at Siegel and Shuster would appreciate it, at least.
[ ] Buy out Sundollars
DC 68 Sundollars is doing remarkably well right now. Perhaps you ought to purchase them before they get to big and make money off of a booming trend.
[ ] Construct servers
DC 26 (DC 6 if Felicity is assigned) Constructing additional servers will allow you to better optimize your phones and will possibly open up other fields like being an internet service provider. More servers means you can handle a larger load of data rushing in all at once
[ ] Construct off the books servers
DC 42 (DC 32 if Felicity is assigned) If LexCorp needs a place to store sensitive data that they most certainly do not want anyone poking around in constructing off the books servers seems like the ideal way to accomplish that task as unlike paper records digital ones can be destroyed with a few keystrokes and no physical evidence.
[ ] Renovate LexCorp Tower
DC 0 (the higher the roll the more stuff you can add and change. Future Construction gives an automatic +10 to the roll) Your tower could use some improvements. By modifying the layout and decor of the building you can change how people are affected by the environment. Furthermore renovations would allow you to insert numerous things that previously were not possible to have.
[ ] Develop a social media platform
DC 54 (DC 34 if Felicity is assigned) 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.
[ ] Develop a search engine
DC 66 (46 if Felicity is assigned) The success of Buggle makes launching your own search engine incredibly tempting. You are sure that with the right incentives you can easily surpass your rivals in this department even with their headstart
[ ] Develop an online encyclopedia
DC 35 (DC 15 if Felicity is assigned) Alternatively using your online databases you can create an online repository of information for others to browse. While you likely won't make incredible profits off of this, the ability to control the flow of information is incredibly valuable.
[ ] Begin sustainable logging
DC 33 To continue the momentum of your green initiatives and synergize with Future construction you could potentially begin engaging in sustainable logging.
[ ] Begin production of auto-kitchen
DC 22 Automated assembly is not just useful for production you can introduce a limited version of it into the consumers home in the hopes of making a profit. Revolutionizing things people already do has made LexCorp a lot of money before so you see no reason not to attempt it once more.
[ ] Begin Production of Service Robots
DC 23 You have an excellent resource available with your service robots. Now as soon as you've begin producing them you can begin to see the profits of this venture. This is another opportunity for LexCorp to utterly and completely dominate a market through technological superiority
[ ] Lead an expedition to find rare plants and animals
DC 56 Dr. Isley has pointed out that there are numerous plants animals that could have beneficial effects that the world has not yet discovered. Leading an expedition to find these things could enable you to have a monopoly on some vastly successful new product. With Nygma's recovery of Gingo fruit you have already seen successes come from investing in this area.
[ ] Pressure S.T.A.R. labs to go in a certain direction
DC ??? By exerting your controlling interest you can guide the future of S.T.A.R. labs however you want to. They are currently working on discovering the properties of Quixium (with which they are making rapid progress) creating Promethium (slowly but surely), a perpetual motion machine (which caused an explosion which damaged the companies reputation) and cloning (with which they have failed to make progress beyond cloning sheep).
[ ] Purchase more S.T.A.R. labs stock
DC 58 You already have control of S.T.A.R. labs but you lack the majority to push through all decisions on your own. Buying more stock can quickly solve that problem for you and make the company yours in all but name.
[ ] Attend Miabel Lefebvre's magic item black market
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the available options to buy will be). The discovery of a black market for magic items is an immense discovery since notably almost everyone can make use of magic items. Seeing whats available for purchase could give you a leg up on the competition
[ ] Buy Anthony Gallo's casino
DC 26 You are interested in owning a casino but it is simpler to simply buy one than to build one yourself. Gallo has certainly built one you wouldn't mind owning
DC 12 There are always more people looking in search of a job and with Ignition's attack you need to replace the workers you've lost. Still having more workers is almost certainly never a bad thing.
[ ] Build a new LexCorp building
DC ??? (dependent on the location the building is being built in.) 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.
[ ] Finish construction of the LexCorp building in Tokyo
DC 40 (if this action is not taken the DC will drop by 10 each turn until it reaches zero at which point it will automatically be completed). Your new LexCorp building is slowly reaching completion in Tokyo. Having access to the international market may end up being a huge first step for LexCorp. As such perhaps dedicating more forces to ensuring the completion of the building comes as quickly as possible.
[ ] Invest in small businesses
DC ??? (dependent on city you choose to invest in. Small businesses can only be invested in cities with a LexCorp building). While LexCorp is gigantic and monolithic as a company perhaps you might want to start investing in local businesses as well. After all if you make LexCorp into a part of the community your company will be even further entrenched in the city.
[ ] Hire a private investigator
DC 58 Too many mysteries have cropped up around you that you can't solve due to constantly having to put out fires. Hiring a private investigator to personally look into these things will ease off the workload from you and will allow you to make more informed decisions.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Create a charity
DC 0 (the higher you roll the more successful the charity) Creating a charity not only nets you some positive press but it allows you to more easily move around money and get tax breaks. Creating a charity can help cement your legacy and get others to truly believe that you are a good man
[ ] Create an online storefront
DC 45 You have had yet another revolutionary idea. By creating an online website through which people could purchase things (with LexCorp making a small amount of profit on each transaction) you could easily revolutionize how shopping works. If you include having LexCorp do the delivery then you can be sure people will flock to this idea.
[ ] Develop a ride sharing service
DC 24 Your phones are still new enough that everyone is still talking about them. You can capitalize on the hype by releasing a ride sharing service that will revolutionize how people use transportation.
[ ] Improve banking and payment service on phone
DC 36 Your service has slowly been improving over time. While you have managed to improve the service the user interface is still not very good and your initial lackluster launch has led to not a lot of people getting interested in the service. Perhaps you need to overhaul the whole design in order to get the numbers you were expecting and make this service up to the quality LexCorp usually delivers.
[ ] Create a grant
DC 0 (how high you roll determines how effective the grant is) Money is not an issue for you but it certainly is for many other brilliant minds. By giving others the resources they need you will improve your image and possibly be able to recruit bright minds early.
[ ] Buy the Daily Planet
DC 84 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
[ ] Buy Kord Communications
DC 210 Kord Communications is currently riding high and dominating the computer market. While it is very expensive and the CEO looks to have no interest in selling you are sure you could buy it out and make some of the profit for yourself
[ ] Purchase the Earthmover 1 drill
DC 23 Faulkner has more than proved his drills viability. You can see numerous benefits of being able to easily drill past the earth's crust to more effectively mine things.
[ ] Buy up Quixium
DC 129 Quixium is a newly discovered substance that has bizarre properties. It is currently the next big thing in the scientific community. Purchasing some can ensure that you remain on the cutting edge of science but there is a high demand for the material. STAR Labs has recently bought up a lot of Quixium
[ ] Expand Ferris Aerospace
DC 22 Ferris Aerospace has repeatedly proven to be a wise investment able to make good on their promises. Perhaps expanding the company can lead to even more impressive results. Plus this option would most certainly remind Carol of the benefits of being owned by LexCorp.
[ ] Expand Future Construction
DC 27 There are still plenty of people looking for a job in Metropolis and Future Construction is still relatively new. Hiring more people would help you get things done more efficiently and cement Future Construction as a major Metropolis employer.
[ ] Expand McCabe Fashion
DC 5 You can further expand this company and land Mari further into your debt. The woman has proven to not be able to tell how you are manipulating her and she'll probably thank you for the opportunity to prove herself and feel more indebted to you and thus work harder for you while in actuality she will owe you more than ever.
[ ] Expand Lightyear Entertainment
DC 28 Making Lightyear entertainment even bigger would enable you to tackle more aspects of media. While children's television, video games, and the news are nice to have under your influence you can't help but think how much more impressive Lightyear Entertainment could be.
[ ] Expand LexCorp
DC 39 While LexCorp has been succeeding and has been growing there has been very little increase in the amount of workers working directly under you. You have bought out several companies to expand your company but you have no intention of ignoring your main legacy to support all of the new additions. A nice booster shot of new workers could prove just the thing to push LexCorp even further beyond.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Improve Pamela Isley's lab space
DC 40 Dr. Isley has access to the standard LexCorp labs which are already state of the art. However as very important LexCorp employee you want to be able to exploit her potential to its fullest. Improving her lab space would only increase the wonders she will make for you
[ ] Improve Karl Helfern's lab space
DC 40 Likewise while Karl has proven to be successful with the standard lab upgrading his lab could give you even more successes on his end since he'll have specialized equipment for his projects
[ ] Improve Isley's living quarters in LexCorp towers
DC 20 Pamela's in LexCorp towers is currently rather underwhelming. While she is content with what she has perhaps you ought to reward one of your most loyal subordinates with something a little bit better.
[ ] Improve Katherine Kane's living quarters in LexCorp towers
DC 27 While Katherine's living quarters in the tower are certainly serviceable you are sure that you can do better. Without the threat of Intergang disrupting your plans you can improve her living quarters to what they always should have been rather than the rushed job you have now.
[ ] Build a containment center for Jinx
DC 123 Jinx's powers are immensely dangerous and while intriguing they can have dangerous consequences. Building a place to contain her will be hard and Jinx most certainly wouldn't like the idea of being contained unless you phrase it very well but you are sure that Carl would be more than happy to be put to the test.
[ ] Build dedicated living quarters for Jinx
DC 30 Jinx is a bit spiteful and is somewhat uncooperative towards you. Perhaps building a dedicated living quarters for just her will get her to ease into being a LexCorp ward more easily
[ ] Improve the magic research lab
DC 96 Currently Rebecca's lab is excellent but you can make it even better. This will likely be very costly and tricky to maintain but the benefits of an even better way to research magic could be worth it
[ ] Build a Sewer System
DC 15 The construction of sewers is a rather thankless task but it would provide numerous benefits for you. Not only would it generate more income for future construction but it would most certainly give you a lot of of the books places for you to hide things and store materials
[ ] Build a training room
DC 32 Building a room where you can allow your more uniquely skilled individuals to train to their hearts content could prove quite useful. Of course the room would have to be quite advanced and contain numerous traps in order to challenge individuals like Mari, Cassandra, Pamela and Jinx but you are sure you could manage to make something truly impressive
[ ] Build a sports stadium
DC 23 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 monument
DC 24 Metropolis is your city, what better way to mark that by making a monument to claim it as your own. A monument not only would proclaim your own greatness to the world but would also allow you to hide things in plain sight. Furthermore a monument could be a rallying point after the troubling times Metropolis has gone through recently.
[ ] Build a shopping mall
DC 12 Capitalism is a beautiful thing. Building a shopping mall would allow you to make some money with Future Construction and rent out space to the companies of your choice.
[ ] Build a university
DC 19 Building a university will allow you to gather young minds in one place. Granted you won't be in control of the curriculum but as the founder of the university you will get a good deal of recognition.
[ ] Build a prison
DC 44 Building a prison will enable you to escape it and smuggle things in and out of there if you ever have a need to do so. You don't ever plan on going to prison but having contingencies in place could prove exceptionally useful.
[ ] Build a nightclub
DC 21 Creating a nightclub will allow you to make money and monitor specific scenes. It's a good way to get your ear to the ground and listen in on the conversations of a set subset of people. People tend to run their mouths when they are drunk or having a good time and a well built nightclub does both.
[ ] Build a supermarket
DC 6 A lot of infrastructure in Metropolis was damaged. Creating a place where a lot of people can go and buy essential goods seems like a way to make money and generate goodwill
[ ] Build a Casino
DC 3 People can sometimes have problems with gambling. Making a casino is a way to exploit those kinds of people. Sure Nevada is the only state that has legalized gambling but you are sure you can make some money off of it and aren't afraid to broaden your horizons.This will most certainly earn you some bad reputation with the most morally uptight of individuals but honestly they'd likely hate you anyways.
[ ] Build an animal shelter
DC 6 Very few people think about animals in the wake of a tragedy like the League of Shadows bombing. Creating an animal shelter will allow you to preemptively curb any problems of strays and will provide you easy access to animal test subjects.
[ ] Restore old buildings
DC 21 Make use of your knowledge of architecture to renovate old crumbling houses. After having rebuilt them all you can make a tidy profit off of having others live there. Alternatively you could restore historical sites for the good PR.
[ ] Build a panic room
DC 16 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 10 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
[ ] Begin mining Kryptonite
DC 20 You have recently acquired large amounts of Kryptonite in both Nebraska and Nova Scotia. You can begin mining your Kryptonite to start figuring out how to turn a profit on the material.
[ ] Build production facilities
DC 10 By making more production facilities you can make more products and thus make more profit. With your newfound knowledge of automated assembly you can vastly increase the speed of these production facilities and cut down on the need to hire more people. This option would be very profitable and would allow you to produce things at a yet unmatched speed. With your new 3-d printers you could make a killing with these facilities.
[ ] Begin production of of energy wands
DC 22 The energy wands Rebecca has learned how to make are fairly easily mass produced. However if you get involved with this you most certainly need to keep it on the down low so that the DEO doesn't get involved.
[ ] Build a space building
DC 18 You can construct a building solely dedicated to ensuring Ferris Aerospace, and by extension LexCorp, conquers the stars before anyone else. This building would be used to test rockets, simulate missions and develop the necessary materials for space exploration.
[ ] Privately fund archeological digs
DC 34 Funding archeological digs will help you get to observe various artifacts that are uncovered. You'd have to deal with individuals technically out of your employ pursuing separate agendas but you are sure you can make it work out in your favor
[ ] Fund Barbara Minerva's expidition
DC 29 Barabara Minerva's expedition sounds promising and if you fund it you might be able to collect any of the valuables she gets on this trip for yourself.
[ ] Create robot animals
DC 20 You have already learned how to make animal like AI with the information gleaned from Ivo's pet project. Now you can start making robotic animals. With this advance will come numerous opportunities to show LexCorp's dominance of the fields of computing and robotics.
[ ] Create combat planes
DC 12 Ferris Aerospace which you have recently acquired and expanded is capable of making state of the art combat planes. Having your company begin producing what they excel at is only good business sense
[ ] Create commercial airplanes
DC 7 Ferris Aerospace never really had the resources to enter this field as Ferris Aircraft but with your backing Ferris Aerospace could easily enter the market and make a killing.
[ ] Design and produce small combat drones
DC 25 not quite planes but using your flight units, animal-like AI and hidden weapons system you can design semi-small autonomous flight drones that can be used for combat. This advance will reduce the amount of lives lost in conflict and naturally secure the safety of yourself and LexCorp to a greater degree
[ ] Design and produce spy drones
DC 20 Using your cell phone network, your animal-like AI and your flight units you can create small drones that take picture and video of certain activities and stream it back to you. These drones can be designed to look and act like birds or bats enabling you to spy on others without being noticed.
[ ] Begin producing children's television
DC 10 Under Oswald's supervision Lightyear entertainment can end up becoming a household name through quality programming for children. You fully intend to capitalize on your strengths
[ ] Begin producing video games
DC 24 with the acquisition of the programmers and your own Lex-Phones as a delivery platform you are sure that video games could prove to be quite a lucrative market for you.
[ ] Begin producing news
DC 35 While you will have to ensure that your news branch of Lightyear entertainment isn't being considered biased being able to freely rewrite the narrative and challenge the Daily Planet's standard of "Truth" could prove very, very useful
[ ] Build food production facilities
DC 12 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
[ ] Cultivate Gingo fruits
DC 29 Growing more of the rare Gingo fruit will ensure that the supply Nygma gave you will last for quite a long time. After all if the fruit proves useful it would pay off to have a large amount of it.
[ ] Restore damaged environments
DC 20 With your rapid plant growth formula you can restore forests and jungles that were damaged by human hands. Not only will this earn you good will but Pamela will appreciate you doing your best to help save the environment from the excesses of humanity.
[ ] Build another supercomputer
DC 63 (DC 43 if Felicity is assigned) LexCorp has obtained the ability to make supercomputers. Making one for your company's, or your own, private use seems like a smart long term investment. You already have one supercomputer up and running building another one in a different location could prove quite useful for you.
[ ] Improve the supercomputer you have already built
DC 96 (DC 84 if Felicity is assigned) You have gotten your supercomputer up and running. Now maybe you can see about improving it even further. While it is a useful tool it currently is quite limited. Upgrading it should help you use it more effectively.
[ ] Build a hospital
DC 40 Taking a move from an old rival of yours (Wayne Enterprises) LexCorp could build a hospital. While you want to make sure it could compete with the Wayne's hospital (a daunting task considering their companies specialization) you are sure it could be done. On top of that a hospital would give you easy access to human test subjects to use for less ethical experiments.
[ ] Build an airport
DC 56 Metropolis already has an airport but you are sure someone somewhere could use another one being built somewhere else. This option would also act as a sort of dry run for the building of various compounds you'll need if your space program ever gets off the ground.
[ ] Build an orphanage
DC 34 If you want a safe move to boost PR you can build an orphanage to house youths with no parents. Not only would this option synergize well with an announcement of your adoption of Cassandra Cain to the public but it would also provide you a possible source of human test subjects that people wouldn't go searching for.
[ ] Build affordable housing
DC 24 Even with the damage to Metropolis repaired there are still many homeless people. Building affordable housing would allow you to make a killing off of this demand for housing and would possibly allow you to get your foot in the door for the real estate business
[ ] Build a museum
DC 36 A museum not only will generate some public good will but it will also give a reason as to why you are transporting certain artifacts. Having plausible deniability for any investigation is good especially considering some mystical artifacts might double as culturally significant artifacts.
[ ] Build your own custom vehicle
DC ??? (Depends on the type of vehicle made. If a car DC 23, if a boat DC 34 and if a plane DC 26) Having your own personal vehicle is an incredibly useful thing if you need to get around. Sure anything you use for yourself is likely too expensive to be brought to market but the numerous features and the convenience of this option still makes it a useful investment
[ ] Go greener
DC 42 You have only further improved with your capabilities to revolutionize the business world. Going greener will not only earn you good publicity and force your rivals to attempt to match you or look like bad people but it will also demonstrate how far ahead your technology is from everyone elses
[ ] Create Vegan meat substitute
DC 10 A rather niche development but a rather safe one that might lead to some interesting results.
[ ] Create farmland
DC 15 LexCorp has slowly begun edging into the food market and Dr. Isley's research has shown the benefit of being able to grow materials for use in your other projects. Purchasing farmland to make your more expensive organic materials yourself might prove useful.
[ ] Compost
DC 28 One man's trash is another man's treasure. Admittedly a rather cliche phrase but with a new composting program you can use other people's trash to grow things that others treasure and thus make more money. Plus this is a good PR move
[ ] Begin producing pheromone spray
DC 72 The pheromone spray is too useful a tool to allow to go to waste. Creating a secret facility to produce the spray for your own use seems like an excellent way to utilize this newfound discovery to its fullest potential. Getting caught however is very dangerous and you might have to explain why you are suddenly importing rare plants.
[ ] 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 there
[ ] 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 a specialized lab
DC 34 LexCorp's labs are absolutely state of the art. However as of right now the labs are rather generalized. Constructing specialized labs might make it so that your new discoveries come even faster in certain fields.
[ ] Use rapid growth formula to increase speed of testing cycles
DC 12 One of the biggest issues in testing things is going to be the need to wait for multiple rounds of testing to occur. With your rapid growth formula you can speed up the testing cycle for any test involving plants.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Develop Jump City
DC 67 Jump City is a city in relative disrepair. Investing into the community will make LexCorp become more firmly entrenched their and will make the location a superior one
[ ] Create and sell bulletproof formalwear
DC 24 There is a market amongst the rich and powerful for stylish bulletproof clothes. The market is niche but you could certainly make use of it and your advances in armor make it feasible. You likely won't be able to sell bulletproof clothes to everyone at a reasonable price but you most certainly can sell it to those who can afford it.
[ ] Develop and sell high fashion clothing
DC 32 High fashion clothing is mostly sold towards the wealthy and is stylish and frankly rather expensive. Committing to this area of fashion design will likely earn McCabe Fashion a degree of clout and status although you will make less money than what you would if you sold clothing everyone could afford. This is likely what Mari intended to do when she decided to pay you back by starting a fashion company
[ ] Develop and sell low fashion clothing
DC 12 Low fashion clothing is what the man on the street would buy and wear. Breaking into this market can earn you a lot of money and the material costs are rather low. This will make you a household name but could annoy Mari if she feels you are interfering too much with the business she was given to run
[ ] Develop and sell a new police uniform
DC 21 The police could also benefit from a subtle little nudge in how they think. Studies show dressing differently cause people to behave slightly differently as well. Perhaps you could influence how the police thinks in a rather unobtrusive manner. On top of that an improved uniform could help save more lives if it is properly upgraded.
[ ] Develop and produce personalized uniforms for the LexCorp inner circle
DC 35 Mari has offered to make custom uniforms for the higher ups in the company. Taking her up on the offer will give her something to do that directly benefits you and will allow you to keep valuable employees safe and more certain of their positions.
[ ] Develop and produce Costumes
DC 54 The history of the JSA has caught fire in your mind. A paramilitary unit like that was a marketing dream and might very well be the future of personal security with the new developments surfacing in the world. You are not quite sure how to sell it to the world but you feel developing costumes to catch the public's eye and turn individuals into larger than life symbols is necessary. Granted these costumes need to be of the highest expense if they are going to see use in combat against various otherworldly sources but money is no object to someone like you.
[ ] Develop and produce disguises
DC 36 Being able to hide your identity is always a good thing. Creating some disguises for your use is a rather covert use for a fashion company but it will allow you to disguise important figures in the LexCorp family.
[ ] Produce Universal Translators
DC 44 Making use of universal translators and selling them to the public at large would kill any need for actual human translators and would unite the world like nothing else. Such an era defining changes seems ideal for your company
[ ] Begin producing hologram technology
DC 14 Hologram technology is immensely useful. While you won't be distributing the most dangerous aspects of it just yet, you can certainly see a market for illusions cropping up.
[ ] Begin production of nanites
DC 36 Nanotech might be the most important thing you have gained from reverse engineering Intergang's technology. While you have to be careful with how you produce them nanites might just be what allows you to truly push humanity into its glorious destiny.
[ ] Hire Ex-Cons
DC 11 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).
[ ] Renovate your office
DC 14 Your office is what everyone sees when they walk in to meet you. Currently it's not dissimilar from what your father had. It's adequate but for someone as important as yourself more impressive lodgings are needed.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Purchase Risk Management Firm
DC 43 There are quite a few PI and Risk Management Firms whose job it is to minimize the risk of various investments through pro-active investigation. With the recent attack on LexCorp and the industry disruption that Lex plans on doing, it's not a bad idea to buy the largest and most prestigious of these firms for LexCorp's own use. The in-house attorneys at Siegel and Shuster would appreciate it, at least.
[ ] Buy out Sundollars
DC 68 Sundollars is doing remarkably well right now. Perhaps you ought to purchase them before they get to big and make money off of a booming trend.
[ ] Construct servers
DC 26 (DC 6 if Felicity is assigned) Constructing additional servers will allow you to better optimize your phones and will possibly open up other fields like being an internet service provider. More servers means you can handle a larger load of data rushing in all at once
[ ] Construct off the books servers
DC 42 (DC 32 if Felicity is assigned) If LexCorp needs a place to store sensitive data that they most certainly do not want anyone poking around in constructing off the books servers seems like the ideal way to accomplish that task as unlike paper records digital ones can be destroyed with a few keystrokes and no physical evidence.
[ ] Renovate LexCorp Tower
DC 0 (the higher the roll the more stuff you can add and change. Future Construction gives an automatic +10 to the roll) Your tower could use some improvements. By modifying the layout and decor of the building you can change how people are affected by the environment. Furthermore renovations would allow you to insert numerous things that previously were not possible to have.
[ ] Develop a social media platform
DC 54 (DC 34 if Felicity is assigned) 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.
[ ] Develop a search engine
DC 66 (46 if Felicity is assigned) The success of Buggle makes launching your own search engine incredibly tempting. You are sure that with the right incentives you can easily surpass your rivals in this department even with their headstart
[ ] Develop an online encyclopedia
DC 35 (DC 15 if Felicity is assigned) Alternatively using your online databases you can create an online repository of information for others to browse. While you likely won't make incredible profits off of this, the ability to control the flow of information is incredibly valuable.
[ ] Begin sustainable logging
DC 33 To continue the momentum of your green initiatives and synergize with Future construction you could potentially begin engaging in sustainable logging.
[ ] Begin production of auto-kitchen
DC 22 Automated assembly is not just useful for production you can introduce a limited version of it into the consumers home in the hopes of making a profit. Revolutionizing things people already do has made LexCorp a lot of money before so you see no reason not to attempt it once more.
[ ] Begin Production of Service Robots
DC 23 You have an excellent resource available with your service robots. Now as soon as you've begin producing them you can begin to see the profits of this venture. This is another opportunity for LexCorp to utterly and completely dominate a market through technological superiority
[ ] Lead an expedition to find rare plants and animals
DC 56 Dr. Isley has pointed out that there are numerous plants animals that could have beneficial effects that the world has not yet discovered. Leading an expedition to find these things could enable you to have a monopoly on some vastly successful new product. With Nygma's recovery of Gingo fruit you have already seen successes come from investing in this area.
[ ] Pressure S.T.A.R. labs to go in a certain direction
DC ??? By exerting your controlling interest you can guide the future of S.T.A.R. labs however you want to. They are currently working on discovering the properties of Quixium (with which they are making rapid progress) creating Promethium (slowly but surely), a perpetual motion machine (which caused an explosion which damaged the companies reputation) and cloning (with which they have failed to make progress beyond cloning sheep).
[ ] Purchase more S.T.A.R. labs stock
DC 58 You already have control of S.T.A.R. labs but you lack the majority to push through all decisions on your own. Buying more stock can quickly solve that problem for you and make the company yours in all but name.
[ ] Attend Miabel Lefebvre's magic item black market
DC 0 (the higher the roll the better the available options to buy will be). The discovery of a black market for magic items is an immense discovery since notably almost everyone can make use of magic items. Seeing whats available for purchase could give you a leg up on the competition
[ ] Buy Anthony Gallo's casino
DC 26 You are interested in owning a casino but it is simpler to simply buy one than to build one yourself. Gallo has certainly built one you wouldn't mind owning
Intrigue: Secrets are a currency all their own. The world is filled with secrets. Contrary to what many people believe you like secrets. Secrets means there is so much more to learn. Your world has vastly expanded thanks to all of the secrets you have uncovered. LexCorp has greatly benefitted from cloak and dagger actions. You wonder what else you can turn up by looking into what people have buried in the dark.
[ ] Investigate inside the company
DC 45 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
[ ] Investigate Russia
DC 122 Russia has been recruiting as many talented scientists as they possibly can. It is ominous that they are gearing up for something but if you can find out what it is that the country is trying to make then you can develop a countermeasure of some kind. With Noi having fled to Russia and Ignition having ties to the country it may be worthwhile to look into them.
[ ] Investigate Oolong Island
DC 134 Oolong Island is a mysterious place which hasn't even been confirmed to exist. The Chinese government has actively denied the island's existence. Maybe there is some truth to this rumor despite the evidence to the contrary.
[ ] Bribe Bradford Sackett
DC 15 The man is easily led and has virtually zero compunctions against taking money. Having the mayor of Metropolis firmly in your pocket sounds like a good use of money to you.
[ ] Blackmail Bradford Sackett
DC 43 Bradford Sackett took your money and then promptly ignored you. You can probably threaten him with some kind of embezzlement charge but you have to be very careful not to implicate yourself as having bribed him
[ ] Assassinate Bradford Sackett
DC 25 Alternatively you could just kill the mayor. He is scum who hasn't made many friends and only made it as far as he did by being less unlikeable than the other candidates. He is easy to gain access to and you are sure you could have him killed
[ ] Frame Bradford Sackett
DC 10 Getting Bradford out of the way shouldn't prove too difficult as the man is already quite unethical so it will be easy to convict him of a crime he didn't actually comit
[ ] Investigate the DEO
DC 244 The DEO is a shadowy government arm that notoriously deals in extranormal affairs. It has recently received extra funding. You want to know why as well as who is working for the organization. With the DEO being decommissioned soon now may be the time to figure out what secrets they have been hiding
[ ] Investigate Director Bones
DC 46 You have met with the mysterious head of the DEO. While he hasn't revealed much you can now start looking into who exactly he is to try and get a better understanding of the DEO.
[ ] Investigate Diana Prince
DC 58 On the other hand you could also investigate Diana Prince. This agent is the head of the DOMA which will be replacing the DEO soon. You have since learned that she is an Amazon and has powers that dwarf anything you have seen so far. Being able to learn more about her could prove very useful to you
[ ] Attempt to locate Themyscira
DC ??? Alternatively if you don't want to deal with Diana Prince you could try and find the Amazons themselves. You know Themyscira is off the coast of Greece but you are unsure of where specifically and you are aware that there are likely magical safeguards. It would likely be a crapshoot but if it succeeds the result might be well worth it.
[ ] Investigate the vanished town
DC 94 Something strange happened in that small town in Louisiana. The results are too similar to how your flesh converting poison works. Perhaps it is best you go and investigate this to figure out what exactly caused this.
[ ] Investigate the second meltdown in Chernobyl
DC ??? Something caused a second meltdown in Chernobyl and no one knows what it is. Getting to the bottom of this mystery may be what is needed to prevent a similar disaster from occurring elsewhere
[ ] Investigate what happened in Fawcett City
DC 102 Something strange happened in Fawcett city involving the DEO and it may be in your best interest to find out what it is. Solving this mystery could lead to some potentially huge rewards.
[ ] Investigate the odd weather patterns in Paris
DC ??? Something strange happened in Paris. Like the robbery by the Gorilla something strange keeps happening in that city and getting to the bottom of it could uncover some fascinating truths
[ ] Investigate the disappearing submarines
DC 46 Something is causing submarines to go missing in the area near the oil spill. Figuring out what's causing these mysterious disappearances could lead to some very interesting opportunities. The area has gone dark so it has been harder to find information. If you aren't careful the opportunity to figure out what happened could just pass you by.
[ ] Investigate what Faulkner hit in his demonstration
DC 21 With all of the hubbub over Quixium very few people have noticed that something was off in the tunnel that Faulkner was digging in. The discrepancy didn't pass you by and you intend to figure out what's going on. After all if something as relatively revolutionary as Quixium is left out in the open then what people can't find is likely even more valuable
[ ] Bribe the police
DC 47 You could attempt to directly bribe the police to get them directly on your payroll. This method isn't subtle and some of them might blow the whistle on corruption if you engage in this action.
[ ] Hide evidence of control of the police
DC 99 There is a trail people could follow to figure out you've got control of the police. Muddying the waters and covering your tracks could help ensure that no one can link you to the police. Still you must be careful that your attempts to hide evidence doesn't create more evidence. The trail is already likely buried but you could bury it even further
[ ] Hire Lady Vic for a job
DC 6 Lady Vic is a talented assassin with very few morals and a strong desire for money. You could easily get her to do a few jobs for you and the benefits having an assassin doing your dirty work for you are rather obvious. She has proven her skill and is eager for more work.
[ ] Hire Lady Vic on permanently
DC 34 Keeping Lady Vic on permanent retainer might prove costly and you'll have to hide the links between an assassin and you company but she has proven that she is competent and capable and having her in your employ could prove beneficial
[ ] Hire Deathstroke for a job
DC 32 Slade Wilson AKA Deathstroke is one of the deadliest mercenaries on the globe right now and is constantly in high demand. Hiring him for a job will be very expensive but the man boasts an impressive resume and he always gets the job done once he takes it.
[ ] Investigate the history of the League of Shadows
DC 79 A group as powerful as the League of Shadows couldn't have sprung up out of nowhere. By investigating the groups past perhaps you can find more clues as to how they organization works, who Ra's al Ghul really is and who the person who framed you could be.
[ ] Investigate Nanda Parbat
DC 64 Nanda Parbat is a small isolated Tibetian city but if what the assassins said about it is true there is much more about it than meets the eye. You intend on finding out as much as you can if you intend to retaliate against the League of Shadows for the attempt on your life.
[ ] Locate the Sword of Fan
DC 64 The Sword of Fan is a powerful mystical artifact lost somewhere in Micronesia. Supposedly the first emperor of China used it to unify the country under his reign. Such a powerful tool could prove highly effective for LexCorp's goal
[ ] Search for hidden artifacts
DC 134 (DC 60 if Nygma assigned) There are clearly many hidden secrets in the world at large buried in the ancient past. Having someone put the clues together and seeking them out could prove a useful venture
[ ] Investigate Red Tornado
DC 190 A superpowered android that has been around since the sixties is something definitely worth checking out. Unfortunately there has been little trace of the android on public record. If you can locate it or learn more about it you can use this to revolutionize the whole world.
[ ] Locate T.O. Morrow
DC 67 Alternatively you could track down the androids creator and get your information directly from the source. T.O. Morrow is notably paranoid so you'll have to be careful in how you approach him but if you can get him to work for you it will be a very good day for LexCorp indeed
[ ] Investigate the Blackhawk Squadron
DC 456 There were mentions of the government liaison of the JSA, Blackwing, having been the leader of the Blackhawk squadron. As far as you could tell from your research there was no such unit under this name operating for the allies. Something odd is going on and the mystery might be well worth uncovering
[ ] Investigate Ted Grant
DC 177 Ted Grant is a member of the JSA whose current location is not known. Investigating more into his past could reveal valuable data
[ ] Investigate Theodore Knight
DC 62 Theodore Knight retired from the JSA and moved to Opal City. From there he has worked with the DEO but his address is not listed in any sources you could find. It might be worth looking into the Starman
[ ] Investigate Rex Tyler
DC 295 Rex Tyler has completely and utterly vanished from history and you can find no record of his existence past the year 1967. Something must be going on there and if you can get to the bottom of this mystery you might learn of some very valuable secrets.
[ ] Investigate Charles McNider
DC 365 Investigating the first head of the DEO (and allegedly the most paranoid of the bunch) would be a difficult undertaking but if you do it well you can avoid arousing the DEO's suspicion and learn more about both them and the JSA.
[ ] Investigate Adeline Kane and the middle child
DC 96 Adeline Kane has retreated entirely from public life and she took her mute son with her. It is unknown if Joseph Kane has any powers but you want to get to the bottom of this mystery. Investigating what is going on there could give you some critical insight as to what's going on.
[ ] Investigate Rose Wilson
DC 13 Investigating Rose Wilson would help you understand what kind of person she is making it easier to recruit her and it would allow you to gain a little more knowledge of what her powers are
[ ] Investigate Grant Wilson
DC ??? Investigating Grant Wilson would help you understand what kind of person he is making it easier to recruit him and it would allow you to gain a little more knowledge of what his powers are
[ ] Locate Silver Monkey
DC 37 Silver Monkey the assassin who tried to kill you at Wayne's party has escaped custody and is currently an unknown variable. Locating him would help solve any potential questions surrounding what the assassin is up to.
[ ] Locate Murmur
DC 16 Murmur has recovered from his injuries at Katherine's hands and has now escaped Blackgate Penitentiary. You could find some use for the individual if you can direct him and you don't want the maniac to cause you problems later on down the line.
[ ] Investigate the Seven Men of Death
DC 101 This group of elite assassins has a rotating membership. The current seven members of the group have been outed by Lois Lane's article. Figuring out more about them could help you deal with them as you'll most likely come into contact with them.
[ ] Investigate David Cain
DC 54 David Cain is one of the high ranking League of Shadows members who was outed by Lois Lane's article. The man shot the agents who came after him but was eventually forced to abandon his daughter. David Cain is a skilled assassin who has apparently been looking for a way to create the perfect warrior. Finding out more about him could be beneficial.
[ ] Investigate David Cain's other children
DC 74 it is likely that David Cain had other children in his attempts to create a super assassin. Finding them could give you more useful easily manipulatable pawns like Cassandra.
[ ] Investigate Lady Shiva
DC 28 Lady Shiva was another member of the League of Shadows outed by Lois Lane's article. Unlike the other members she didn't run once outed with the government hunting her down. Instead Shiva promptly murdered absolutely everyone who came after her with ruthless efficiency before slinking off into some hiding place. People have caught her on video extensively and her martial arts skills are terrifying. Perhaps by researching her you could find some kind of weakness to exploit?
[ ] Investigate the Armless and Legless Master
DC 35 This pair of martial artists were noted by Talia to be quite talented individuals who could potentially teach Cassandra a thing or two. Finding out more about them could give you another asset to use.
[ ] Investigate Natas
DC 48 Natas is a brutal mercenary who specializes in transforming people into deadly warriors. It is unknown what he wants but he can train individuals to rival or exceed the League of Shadows. Learning more about him could help teach you his methodology.
[ ] Investigate the Seven Deadly Brothers
DC 123 Of all of the martial artists Talia mentioned the Seven Deadly Brothers are both the most and the least mythical. The Seven Deadly Brothers are rumored to be supernaturally powerful. Unfortunately they are also in the employ of the Chinese government. Still learning more about them could help ensure that you know what you are dealing with.
[ ] Investigate Richard Dragon
DC 77 Richard Dragon is an incredibly secretive individual. The wandering warrior is considered one of the best martial artists on the planet, able to go toe to toe with Lady Shiva and even win. However his nomadic lifestyle makes him exceptionally hard to find and his independent streak makes him hard to recruit. With a little digging though you are sure you can find a way to convince him to stay in your employ.
[ ] Locate Intergang
DC 37 The more of Intergang you can locate the more effectively the League of Shadows can burn them out root and stem. Eradicating them should now be a priority thanks to your alliance.
[ ] Locate Vincent Edge
DC 55 Vincent Edge has fled the fall of Galaxy Communications with a good amount of money and is now a wanted man. Finding him will allow you to take your revenge on him and build tighter binds with the government while denying Intergang the use of an asset.
[ ] Locate Kobra
DC 64 Kobra is not too well known to you. Still hunting them down after you find them seems like a good way to avenge the loss of Karl's son.
[ ] Compile a blackmail file
DC ??? (dependent on hero unit selected for this, Mercy DC 354, Pamela DC 47, Ivo DC 16, Katherine DC 60, Rebecca DC 51, Roxanne DC 201, Carol Ferris DC 144, Karl Helfern DC 25, Mari McCabe DC 123, Lois Lane 379, Lucy Lane DC 75, Talia al Ghul 534, Bruce Wayne ???, Sapphire Stagg 19, General Eiling 2. If any hero unit discovers you have a blackmail file on them their trust in you will be severely damaged and they will do their best to destroy the file) People often say things that they really shouldn't over the phone. By compiling the best bits of the various things people say over the phone you can create a blackmail file in case you need to coerce someone to do your bidding. Granted people don't like getting blackmailed so if it is discovered you are doing this people might come to distrust and despise you but you can see the contingency as well worth having earned a little scorn.
[ ] Plug the leaks
DC 42 You have discovered that many workers in your company are too loose-lipped about the details of what LexCorp gets up to and a few even outright give journalists any information they are looking for. Ensuring that your employees know to keep LexCorp's secrets and plugging the leaks will make sure that this never develops into a problem.
[ ] Hide the Sword of Beowulf
DC 7 The current hiding place for the Sword of Beowulf is incredibly underwhelming right now. With a little more dedication you are sure you can find a better hiding spot for an artifact like this.
[ ] Terminate an employee
DC ??? (Dependent on the hero unit you attempt to terminate) Unfortunately sometimes people no longer manage to remain worthwhile investments. LexCorp refuses to commit to the sunk-cost fallacy. As such dead weight must be removed from the company. You intend to give your no longer useful employee their final severance package.
[ ] Steal Art
DC 32 You are a man of wealth and taste. However art is subjective and many people would deliberately raise the price on you knowing that you are rich. Stealing art though, enables you to acquire interesting pieces for your collection without paying a cent. If you get caught though things might not be so great.
[ ] Sabotage a rival company
DC 3 for Stagg Enterprises, DC 3 for S.T.A.R. Labs DC 95 for Wayne Enterprises, DC 127 for Kord Communications. 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 62 for Stagg Enterprises, 112 for Wayne Enterprises, DC 44 for GothCorp. 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
[ ] Create a cult of personality
DC 18 Creating a cult of personality around yourself is something you can do to heavily indoctrinate those working under you to comply with your every wish and whim. However those outside of the cult are likely to view you far more suspiciously afterwards.
[ ] 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 satellites
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, especially now that the tower has been breached once. You do not want a repeat incident. 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
[ ] Investigate the vanishing Lex-Phone
DC 36 One of your Lex-Phones in Central City has been sending bizarre signals as apparently it vanishes from one side of the city to the next. Investigating this strange phenomena could yield some pretty interesting results.
[ ] 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
[ ] Run background checks
DC ??? (DC 10 for Pamela Isley, DC 12 for Lois and Lucy Lane, DC 32 for Ivo, DC 16 for Katherine Kane) Information is important. Not knowing your employees history almost cost you in your interview with Lois. While it didn't this time you want to avoid making the same mistake twice. A simple background check can verify if a person is on the level.
[ ] Acquire test subjects for Helfern
DC 25 Dr. Helfern needs test subjects for his experiments to rapidly make progress. You are sure you can find some living creatures no one will miss for the good of science. You just have to make sure that people remain unaware of this testing.
[ ] Investigate Intergang
DC 48 The reveal of Intergang having ties to actual aliens was certainly a surprise. Investigating into them further should ensure that they have no more hidden surprises for you. You would hate to get into even more of a mess than what they have already caused for you
[ ] Investigate Ignition
DC 48 You've learned a little bit about Ignition but why he is working with Intergang and his overall strategy still eludes you. A little more digging might help you figure out a way to counter this attack.`
[ ] Investigate Avruskin
DC ??? You don't know who this Avruskin is but this man is Ignition's superior and operates independent of Intergang. While you know he is a Polkolistan national you don't know much more than that. Finding out just what kind of man is pulling Ignition's strings could be the difference between life and death.
[ ] Attempt to turn Ignition to your side
DC ??? Ignition is working with Intergang but he is not part of Intergang. You have more resources than Intergang so surely whatever Ignition is after you could offer it to him and turn Intergang's most formidable ally into one of your own.
[ ] Kidnap a member of Intergang
DC 18 Capturing a member of Intergang could prove useful. If they have information you can gather it through some forceful persuasion and if they know nothing you can use them as a human test subject. It will have value no matter what you do.
[ ] Utilize your phone network to gather data on Intergang
DC 67 Developing a program to flag certain references and build a data set indicating likely Intergang members and what their next move is will prove extremely useful for LexCorp's end of the bargain with the League and will help ensure that you stay safe
[ ] Hack into government records
DC ??? The US government clearly has a lot of interesting data they are hiding from the public. Perhaps you ought to figure out just what they are up to
[ ] Hack into a rival companies records
DC ??? Likewise it is never good to underestimate your opponents. Breaking into their records will enable you to gain some valuable information to give you a leg up on the competition
[ ] Develop an algorithm to track the Batman
DC 94 The Batman is a persistent factor in Gotham. Figuring out who he is and where he comes from via an algorithm that will monitor all of his movements in Gotham might prove useful
[ ] Investigate Kobra
DC 10 Learning who Kobra is what their motives are and where they are located will allow you to overcome any threat they might pose to you. You can easily make use of your LexPhone network to gather the necessary data and if Kobra continues to make things unstable then this information will become very valuable to those who want to establish their own order.
[ ] Investigate the Leyline in Jump city
DC ??? Their is a powerful Leyline on an island off the coast of Jump City. Investigating it could yield more information about magic, Leylines and even potentially Azerath itself.
[ ] Steal 40 cakes
DC 77 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.
DC 45 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
[ ] Investigate Russia
DC 122 Russia has been recruiting as many talented scientists as they possibly can. It is ominous that they are gearing up for something but if you can find out what it is that the country is trying to make then you can develop a countermeasure of some kind. With Noi having fled to Russia and Ignition having ties to the country it may be worthwhile to look into them.
[ ] Investigate Oolong Island
DC 134 Oolong Island is a mysterious place which hasn't even been confirmed to exist. The Chinese government has actively denied the island's existence. Maybe there is some truth to this rumor despite the evidence to the contrary.
[ ] Bribe Bradford Sackett
DC 15 The man is easily led and has virtually zero compunctions against taking money. Having the mayor of Metropolis firmly in your pocket sounds like a good use of money to you.
[ ] Blackmail Bradford Sackett
DC 43 Bradford Sackett took your money and then promptly ignored you. You can probably threaten him with some kind of embezzlement charge but you have to be very careful not to implicate yourself as having bribed him
[ ] Assassinate Bradford Sackett
DC 25 Alternatively you could just kill the mayor. He is scum who hasn't made many friends and only made it as far as he did by being less unlikeable than the other candidates. He is easy to gain access to and you are sure you could have him killed
[ ] Frame Bradford Sackett
DC 10 Getting Bradford out of the way shouldn't prove too difficult as the man is already quite unethical so it will be easy to convict him of a crime he didn't actually comit
[ ] Investigate the DEO
DC 244 The DEO is a shadowy government arm that notoriously deals in extranormal affairs. It has recently received extra funding. You want to know why as well as who is working for the organization. With the DEO being decommissioned soon now may be the time to figure out what secrets they have been hiding
[ ] Investigate Director Bones
DC 46 You have met with the mysterious head of the DEO. While he hasn't revealed much you can now start looking into who exactly he is to try and get a better understanding of the DEO.
[ ] Investigate Diana Prince
DC 58 On the other hand you could also investigate Diana Prince. This agent is the head of the DOMA which will be replacing the DEO soon. You have since learned that she is an Amazon and has powers that dwarf anything you have seen so far. Being able to learn more about her could prove very useful to you
[ ] Attempt to locate Themyscira
DC ??? Alternatively if you don't want to deal with Diana Prince you could try and find the Amazons themselves. You know Themyscira is off the coast of Greece but you are unsure of where specifically and you are aware that there are likely magical safeguards. It would likely be a crapshoot but if it succeeds the result might be well worth it.
[ ] Investigate the vanished town
DC 94 Something strange happened in that small town in Louisiana. The results are too similar to how your flesh converting poison works. Perhaps it is best you go and investigate this to figure out what exactly caused this.
[ ] Investigate the second meltdown in Chernobyl
DC ??? Something caused a second meltdown in Chernobyl and no one knows what it is. Getting to the bottom of this mystery may be what is needed to prevent a similar disaster from occurring elsewhere
[ ] Investigate what happened in Fawcett City
DC 102 Something strange happened in Fawcett city involving the DEO and it may be in your best interest to find out what it is. Solving this mystery could lead to some potentially huge rewards.
[ ] Investigate the odd weather patterns in Paris
DC ??? Something strange happened in Paris. Like the robbery by the Gorilla something strange keeps happening in that city and getting to the bottom of it could uncover some fascinating truths
[ ] Investigate the disappearing submarines
DC 46 Something is causing submarines to go missing in the area near the oil spill. Figuring out what's causing these mysterious disappearances could lead to some very interesting opportunities. The area has gone dark so it has been harder to find information. If you aren't careful the opportunity to figure out what happened could just pass you by.
[ ] Investigate what Faulkner hit in his demonstration
DC 21 With all of the hubbub over Quixium very few people have noticed that something was off in the tunnel that Faulkner was digging in. The discrepancy didn't pass you by and you intend to figure out what's going on. After all if something as relatively revolutionary as Quixium is left out in the open then what people can't find is likely even more valuable
[ ] Bribe the police
DC 47 You could attempt to directly bribe the police to get them directly on your payroll. This method isn't subtle and some of them might blow the whistle on corruption if you engage in this action.
[ ] Hide evidence of control of the police
DC 99 There is a trail people could follow to figure out you've got control of the police. Muddying the waters and covering your tracks could help ensure that no one can link you to the police. Still you must be careful that your attempts to hide evidence doesn't create more evidence. The trail is already likely buried but you could bury it even further
[ ] Hire Lady Vic for a job
DC 6 Lady Vic is a talented assassin with very few morals and a strong desire for money. You could easily get her to do a few jobs for you and the benefits having an assassin doing your dirty work for you are rather obvious. She has proven her skill and is eager for more work.
[ ] Hire Lady Vic on permanently
DC 34 Keeping Lady Vic on permanent retainer might prove costly and you'll have to hide the links between an assassin and you company but she has proven that she is competent and capable and having her in your employ could prove beneficial
[ ] Hire Deathstroke for a job
DC 32 Slade Wilson AKA Deathstroke is one of the deadliest mercenaries on the globe right now and is constantly in high demand. Hiring him for a job will be very expensive but the man boasts an impressive resume and he always gets the job done once he takes it.
[ ] Investigate the history of the League of Shadows
DC 79 A group as powerful as the League of Shadows couldn't have sprung up out of nowhere. By investigating the groups past perhaps you can find more clues as to how they organization works, who Ra's al Ghul really is and who the person who framed you could be.
[ ] Investigate Nanda Parbat
DC 64 Nanda Parbat is a small isolated Tibetian city but if what the assassins said about it is true there is much more about it than meets the eye. You intend on finding out as much as you can if you intend to retaliate against the League of Shadows for the attempt on your life.
[ ] Locate the Sword of Fan
DC 64 The Sword of Fan is a powerful mystical artifact lost somewhere in Micronesia. Supposedly the first emperor of China used it to unify the country under his reign. Such a powerful tool could prove highly effective for LexCorp's goal
[ ] Search for hidden artifacts
DC 134 (DC 60 if Nygma assigned) There are clearly many hidden secrets in the world at large buried in the ancient past. Having someone put the clues together and seeking them out could prove a useful venture
[ ] Investigate Red Tornado
DC 190 A superpowered android that has been around since the sixties is something definitely worth checking out. Unfortunately there has been little trace of the android on public record. If you can locate it or learn more about it you can use this to revolutionize the whole world.
[ ] Locate T.O. Morrow
DC 67 Alternatively you could track down the androids creator and get your information directly from the source. T.O. Morrow is notably paranoid so you'll have to be careful in how you approach him but if you can get him to work for you it will be a very good day for LexCorp indeed
[ ] Investigate the Blackhawk Squadron
DC 456 There were mentions of the government liaison of the JSA, Blackwing, having been the leader of the Blackhawk squadron. As far as you could tell from your research there was no such unit under this name operating for the allies. Something odd is going on and the mystery might be well worth uncovering
[ ] Investigate Ted Grant
DC 177 Ted Grant is a member of the JSA whose current location is not known. Investigating more into his past could reveal valuable data
[ ] Investigate Theodore Knight
DC 62 Theodore Knight retired from the JSA and moved to Opal City. From there he has worked with the DEO but his address is not listed in any sources you could find. It might be worth looking into the Starman
[ ] Investigate Rex Tyler
DC 295 Rex Tyler has completely and utterly vanished from history and you can find no record of his existence past the year 1967. Something must be going on there and if you can get to the bottom of this mystery you might learn of some very valuable secrets.
[ ] Investigate Charles McNider
DC 365 Investigating the first head of the DEO (and allegedly the most paranoid of the bunch) would be a difficult undertaking but if you do it well you can avoid arousing the DEO's suspicion and learn more about both them and the JSA.
[ ] Investigate Adeline Kane and the middle child
DC 96 Adeline Kane has retreated entirely from public life and she took her mute son with her. It is unknown if Joseph Kane has any powers but you want to get to the bottom of this mystery. Investigating what is going on there could give you some critical insight as to what's going on.
[ ] Investigate Rose Wilson
DC 13 Investigating Rose Wilson would help you understand what kind of person she is making it easier to recruit her and it would allow you to gain a little more knowledge of what her powers are
[ ] Investigate Grant Wilson
DC ??? Investigating Grant Wilson would help you understand what kind of person he is making it easier to recruit him and it would allow you to gain a little more knowledge of what his powers are
[ ] Locate Silver Monkey
DC 37 Silver Monkey the assassin who tried to kill you at Wayne's party has escaped custody and is currently an unknown variable. Locating him would help solve any potential questions surrounding what the assassin is up to.
[ ] Locate Murmur
DC 16 Murmur has recovered from his injuries at Katherine's hands and has now escaped Blackgate Penitentiary. You could find some use for the individual if you can direct him and you don't want the maniac to cause you problems later on down the line.
[ ] Investigate the Seven Men of Death
DC 101 This group of elite assassins has a rotating membership. The current seven members of the group have been outed by Lois Lane's article. Figuring out more about them could help you deal with them as you'll most likely come into contact with them.
[ ] Investigate David Cain
DC 54 David Cain is one of the high ranking League of Shadows members who was outed by Lois Lane's article. The man shot the agents who came after him but was eventually forced to abandon his daughter. David Cain is a skilled assassin who has apparently been looking for a way to create the perfect warrior. Finding out more about him could be beneficial.
[ ] Investigate David Cain's other children
DC 74 it is likely that David Cain had other children in his attempts to create a super assassin. Finding them could give you more useful easily manipulatable pawns like Cassandra.
[ ] Investigate Lady Shiva
DC 28 Lady Shiva was another member of the League of Shadows outed by Lois Lane's article. Unlike the other members she didn't run once outed with the government hunting her down. Instead Shiva promptly murdered absolutely everyone who came after her with ruthless efficiency before slinking off into some hiding place. People have caught her on video extensively and her martial arts skills are terrifying. Perhaps by researching her you could find some kind of weakness to exploit?
[ ] Investigate the Armless and Legless Master
DC 35 This pair of martial artists were noted by Talia to be quite talented individuals who could potentially teach Cassandra a thing or two. Finding out more about them could give you another asset to use.
[ ] Investigate Natas
DC 48 Natas is a brutal mercenary who specializes in transforming people into deadly warriors. It is unknown what he wants but he can train individuals to rival or exceed the League of Shadows. Learning more about him could help teach you his methodology.
[ ] Investigate the Seven Deadly Brothers
DC 123 Of all of the martial artists Talia mentioned the Seven Deadly Brothers are both the most and the least mythical. The Seven Deadly Brothers are rumored to be supernaturally powerful. Unfortunately they are also in the employ of the Chinese government. Still learning more about them could help ensure that you know what you are dealing with.
[ ] Investigate Richard Dragon
DC 77 Richard Dragon is an incredibly secretive individual. The wandering warrior is considered one of the best martial artists on the planet, able to go toe to toe with Lady Shiva and even win. However his nomadic lifestyle makes him exceptionally hard to find and his independent streak makes him hard to recruit. With a little digging though you are sure you can find a way to convince him to stay in your employ.
[ ] Locate Intergang
DC 37 The more of Intergang you can locate the more effectively the League of Shadows can burn them out root and stem. Eradicating them should now be a priority thanks to your alliance.
[ ] Locate Vincent Edge
DC 55 Vincent Edge has fled the fall of Galaxy Communications with a good amount of money and is now a wanted man. Finding him will allow you to take your revenge on him and build tighter binds with the government while denying Intergang the use of an asset.
[ ] Locate Kobra
DC 64 Kobra is not too well known to you. Still hunting them down after you find them seems like a good way to avenge the loss of Karl's son.
[ ] Compile a blackmail file
DC ??? (dependent on hero unit selected for this, Mercy DC 354, Pamela DC 47, Ivo DC 16, Katherine DC 60, Rebecca DC 51, Roxanne DC 201, Carol Ferris DC 144, Karl Helfern DC 25, Mari McCabe DC 123, Lois Lane 379, Lucy Lane DC 75, Talia al Ghul 534, Bruce Wayne ???, Sapphire Stagg 19, General Eiling 2. If any hero unit discovers you have a blackmail file on them their trust in you will be severely damaged and they will do their best to destroy the file) People often say things that they really shouldn't over the phone. By compiling the best bits of the various things people say over the phone you can create a blackmail file in case you need to coerce someone to do your bidding. Granted people don't like getting blackmailed so if it is discovered you are doing this people might come to distrust and despise you but you can see the contingency as well worth having earned a little scorn.
[ ] Plug the leaks
DC 42 You have discovered that many workers in your company are too loose-lipped about the details of what LexCorp gets up to and a few even outright give journalists any information they are looking for. Ensuring that your employees know to keep LexCorp's secrets and plugging the leaks will make sure that this never develops into a problem.
[ ] Hide the Sword of Beowulf
DC 7 The current hiding place for the Sword of Beowulf is incredibly underwhelming right now. With a little more dedication you are sure you can find a better hiding spot for an artifact like this.
[ ] Terminate an employee
DC ??? (Dependent on the hero unit you attempt to terminate) Unfortunately sometimes people no longer manage to remain worthwhile investments. LexCorp refuses to commit to the sunk-cost fallacy. As such dead weight must be removed from the company. You intend to give your no longer useful employee their final severance package.
[ ] Steal Art
DC 32 You are a man of wealth and taste. However art is subjective and many people would deliberately raise the price on you knowing that you are rich. Stealing art though, enables you to acquire interesting pieces for your collection without paying a cent. If you get caught though things might not be so great.
[ ] Sabotage a rival company
DC 3 for Stagg Enterprises, DC 3 for S.T.A.R. Labs DC 95 for Wayne Enterprises, DC 127 for Kord Communications. 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 62 for Stagg Enterprises, 112 for Wayne Enterprises, DC 44 for GothCorp. 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
[ ] Create a cult of personality
DC 18 Creating a cult of personality around yourself is something you can do to heavily indoctrinate those working under you to comply with your every wish and whim. However those outside of the cult are likely to view you far more suspiciously afterwards.
[ ] 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 satellites
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, especially now that the tower has been breached once. You do not want a repeat incident. 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
[ ] Investigate the vanishing Lex-Phone
DC 36 One of your Lex-Phones in Central City has been sending bizarre signals as apparently it vanishes from one side of the city to the next. Investigating this strange phenomena could yield some pretty interesting results.
[ ] 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
[ ] Run background checks
DC ??? (DC 10 for Pamela Isley, DC 12 for Lois and Lucy Lane, DC 32 for Ivo, DC 16 for Katherine Kane) Information is important. Not knowing your employees history almost cost you in your interview with Lois. While it didn't this time you want to avoid making the same mistake twice. A simple background check can verify if a person is on the level.
[ ] Acquire test subjects for Helfern
DC 25 Dr. Helfern needs test subjects for his experiments to rapidly make progress. You are sure you can find some living creatures no one will miss for the good of science. You just have to make sure that people remain unaware of this testing.
[ ] Investigate Intergang
DC 48 The reveal of Intergang having ties to actual aliens was certainly a surprise. Investigating into them further should ensure that they have no more hidden surprises for you. You would hate to get into even more of a mess than what they have already caused for you
[ ] Investigate Ignition
DC 48 You've learned a little bit about Ignition but why he is working with Intergang and his overall strategy still eludes you. A little more digging might help you figure out a way to counter this attack.`
[ ] Investigate Avruskin
DC ??? You don't know who this Avruskin is but this man is Ignition's superior and operates independent of Intergang. While you know he is a Polkolistan national you don't know much more than that. Finding out just what kind of man is pulling Ignition's strings could be the difference between life and death.
[ ] Attempt to turn Ignition to your side
DC ??? Ignition is working with Intergang but he is not part of Intergang. You have more resources than Intergang so surely whatever Ignition is after you could offer it to him and turn Intergang's most formidable ally into one of your own.
[ ] Kidnap a member of Intergang
DC 18 Capturing a member of Intergang could prove useful. If they have information you can gather it through some forceful persuasion and if they know nothing you can use them as a human test subject. It will have value no matter what you do.
[ ] Utilize your phone network to gather data on Intergang
DC 67 Developing a program to flag certain references and build a data set indicating likely Intergang members and what their next move is will prove extremely useful for LexCorp's end of the bargain with the League and will help ensure that you stay safe
[ ] Hack into government records
DC ??? The US government clearly has a lot of interesting data they are hiding from the public. Perhaps you ought to figure out just what they are up to
[ ] Hack into a rival companies records
DC ??? Likewise it is never good to underestimate your opponents. Breaking into their records will enable you to gain some valuable information to give you a leg up on the competition
[ ] Develop an algorithm to track the Batman
DC 94 The Batman is a persistent factor in Gotham. Figuring out who he is and where he comes from via an algorithm that will monitor all of his movements in Gotham might prove useful
[ ] Investigate Kobra
DC 10 Learning who Kobra is what their motives are and where they are located will allow you to overcome any threat they might pose to you. You can easily make use of your LexPhone network to gather the necessary data and if Kobra continues to make things unstable then this information will become very valuable to those who want to establish their own order.
[ ] Investigate the Leyline in Jump city
DC ??? Their is a powerful Leyline on an island off the coast of Jump City. Investigating it could yield more information about magic, Leylines and even potentially Azerath itself.
[ ] Steal 40 cakes
DC 77 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: A mind is a terrible thing to waste. LexCorp has always believed in putting minds to their greatest possible use. Individuals like yourself or Ivo or Pamela are above the petty concerns of inferior minds. The masses would see your brilliance shackled and wasted. Well you say otherwise. LexCorp will continue to utilize minds as effectively as possible. It is thanks to this philosophy that you have managed to become as successful as you now are. And you know that this is only the beginning.
[ ] Learn about more biology
DC 54 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 about genetics
DC 35 Genetics is a potentially untapped gold mine of information and power right at your fingertips. Understanding how the basic coding of humans works will allow you to improve upon natures design and eventually maybe even grow your own lifeforms from scratch.
[ ] Learn about the brain
DC 22 The brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body. It is central to how we think and function. If you can unlock the secrets of this organ than you can learn how to control, improve and manipulate the minds of others.
[ ] Learn more about cybernetics
DC 58 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 33 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 physics
DC 74 Physics is the study of the fundamental forces of the universe. By applying the greatest mind in the world (your own) to this particular endeavor you could fundamentally alter the way the world is understood. Pursuing this realm of knowledge would lead to things straight out of a science fiction novel like disintegration rays, teleporters and force fields.
[ ] Learn about Kryptonite
DC 14 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 18 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 military strategy
DC 14 Business is much like war. You excel at business strategy so it stands to reason that you'll excel at war strategy. The conflict with the League of Shadows has demonstrated that there is a need for you to understand warfare. You refuse to let this hole in your knowledge remain unaddressed.
[ ] Learn more about space
DC 10 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 25 (DC 14 if Felicity assigned) 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.
[ ] Learn about magic
DC 105 Rebecca Carstairs proves that something supernatural does exist. However if you can figure out how magic works despite Rebecca's complete and utter lack of teaching ability then you could crack the code on how magic works. Rebecca has already increased your knowledge of magic by leaps and bounds so you can only wonder what else you can figure out. After all any sufficiently analyzed magic is indistinguishable from science and you excel at science and Rebecca is quite skilled at magic.
[ ] Learn about Demonology
DC 50 (30 if Carstairs is assigned) Rebecca Carstairs has some knowledge on how to summon demons. You'd like to know a little bit more about the subject before dealing with them. Demons are notorious for harming those who summon them in some way and knowledge of something previously unknown to you can only help.
[ ] Learn about the Tantu Totem
DC 170 (DC 70 if Mari is assigned) Mari McCabe has brought with her a mystical artifact known as the Tantu totem which she claims gives anyone of a specific bloodline the ability to take on the traits of any animal. This seems like an immensely interesting artifact and researching it could lead to some very interesting results
[ ] Learn more about Leylines
DC ??? Rebecca has discovered the existence of Leylines which have a correlation to magical locations. Investigating further into them can only yield better results.
[ ] Learn about possession
DC 22 Using Rebecca's knowledge of exorcism you can reverse engineer how to possess other beings. This skill could prove immensely useful if used well. LexCorp could always benefit from being able to literally do a hostile takeover.
[ ] Learn about flight
DC 13 Rebecca has learned how to fly using magic. Further investigating the phenomena could teach you how to improve upon it or possibly even replicate it yourself.
[ ] Learn magic yourself
DC ??? (Lex Luthor must be assigned to this action) Rebecca has begun uncovering how magic works. Perhaps it's time you tried your hand at sorcery. Increasing your personal power will help you even out the playing field when more powered individuals inevitably get in your way
[ ] Learn about Nth Metal
DC ??? Nth Metal is a material with incredibly bizarre properties. Studying it could lead to massive breakthroughs. You don't know quite what to expect since it manages to defy even your understanding of the universe.
[ ] Learn about nanotech
DC 222 Nanotechnology is an incredibly useful field for you to begin investigating. If you can master it then theoretically you can command and control the fundamental forces of the universe. Such power is utterly impossible to match.
[ ] Learn about the Gingo fruit
DC 48 The Gingo fruit is a rare plant that is rumored to have unusual properties. Investigating the fruit will yield results on if there is something special or not about it.
[ ] Improve holograms
DC 32 Hologram technology will be the key for creating illusions in the future. While the tech might seem unassuming at first it can later be used to extremely effective purposes once you've developed it. You look forward to seeing what this branch of tech can really do.
[ ] Improve universal translator
DC 99 The universal translator isn't perfect despite being fairly incredible. Messing around with it is very hard due to the immense and utterly bizarre coding and database but if you can improve upon it you might reap massive rewards.
[ ] Improve tractor and repulsor beams
DC 49 Improving this technology will allow you to essentially effectively mimic telekinesis through the use of machinery. The sheer amount of power this could give you is intensely useful.
[ ] Improve artificial gravity generators
DC 68 What you have now for artificial gravity generators is a very energy intensive device. If you can make it more energy efficient or find an effective power source you could end up creating the future of both space travel and life on earth.
[ ] Improve 3-D printers
DC 106 3-D printers right now are incredibly useful for production. Imagine how much more efficient everything could be if you were to make these printers even better. You imagine that this must be somewhat like what Henry Ford felt when he created the assembly line. You are on the verge of changing manufacturing evermore.
[ ] Improve wards
DC 19 Wards are an essential part of defending against magic. While your warding capabilities are stronger learning more about it can only further increase your defensive capabilities
[ ] Improve phones
DC 17 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 62 Your have been improved even further with the collaboration with Wayne industries but it is still not enough. Going in further on this might allow you to end up making your prosthetics far superior to basic human limbs.
[ ] Learn from the Project Atom data
DC 32 Project Atom is a government attempt to make a nuclear powered super soldier the likes of which the world has never seen. Learning from the Project Atom data General Eiling has sent you could help get you the capability to create this for yourself.
[ ] Develop a working decoy bot
DC 26 With your false flesh and your knowledge of technology you could construct a robot that looks like a person. It won't fool anyone up close and can't do much more than walk in a predetermined or random pattern but being able to fool snipers is still very valuable.
[ ] Improve bone growth formula
DC 115 (DC 85 if Helfern assigned) The current version of the bone growth formula is likely superior to what you have had before. However you still haven't tested it and are unsure of quite how well it will actually work. Perhaps further refinements are necessary before you begin testing it.
[ ] Test improved Bone Growth Formula on animals
DC ??? The safest way to test Dr. Helfern's formula is to see how they act upon animals. It isn't too difficult to scrounge up some animals and some people might be overly critical of it but it is certainly far far better than human testing.
[ ] Test improved Bone Growth Formula on humans
DC ??? Human testing will show whether or not the formula truly works. Sure it might be dangerous and it's certainly immoral but it will immediately tell you how good your results are. No profitable venture is without its risk and moving too slowly is a danger in and of itself
[ ] Consult on Project Atom
DC 73 This project personally intrigues you and you could see the value in consulting on it. General Eiling is a practical man and is eager to see what insights you can bring to his pet project. While the subject matter is certainly difficult and esoteric you are confident you can master it
[ ] Improve poisons
DC 12 You touch based poison is rather useful but you can see a need to alter and experiment with it a bit. The poison is potent but still rather obvious. Improving it will boost your own assassination capabilities. Furthermore your plant based poison that specifically targets humans also has its own problems. Improving upon it will make it easier for you to develop anti-human countermeasures.
[ ] Improve rapid growth formula
DC 46 Your rapid growth formula will vastly increase crop yield and make you rich. However you believe that you can further improve the formula. It might be a bit of a longshot but you can easily see this investment becoming well worth it.
[ ] Improve plant vocalization
DC 26 While you have discovered how to make screaming trees (which is rather odd if a surprisingly decent security measure) improving on plants ability to vocalize could yield valuable results.
[ ] Improve augmentations
DC 37 You have a few cybernetic augmentations that people could start to take. Improving upon those augmentations could allow you to further advance potential cyborgs in the future. A better humanity is just around the corner
[ ] Have someone get cybernetic implants
DC ??? Cybernetic implants could allow a human to be greater than their flesh and blood bodies would have allowed them. Taking the first steps into the future is an excellent way to get ahead of the curve as humanity evolves into something more than human.
[ ] Improve learning program
DC 72 Your learning program is rather inefficient right now compared to what it could be. Improving upon it would likely allow your AI and computers to become that much more effective.
[ ] Improve weapons
DC 9 LexCorp is at its heart a weapons company. As such it would be remiss of you to ignore the cornerstone with which it was built. Improving your weapons is likely to improve your companies stock as a whole and make your regulars very happy.
[ ] Improve missiles
DC 24 Your tracking missiles were a significant achievement. You can now build on that achievement even further to ensure that LexCorp missiles are hands down the best in the world.
[ ] Improve Flight unit
DC 57 Making your flight unit more useful could potentially lead to some big discoveries in fields which require propulsion. The sky is the limit with this kind of technology.
[ ] Improve Lasers
DC 38 Your company has made numerous advancements into laser weaponry. While this is ahead of the world it is not significantly so. Improving upon your lasers could push you forward even farther than before.
[ ] Improve armor
DC 21 Defense is as important as offense in warfare. LexCorp is the leader in weaponry so should also be able to produce the world's greatest armor to completely dominate the military market. On top of that armor would be very useful at stopping further assassination attempts.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Improve AI
DC 78 Your current AI only manages to reach the level of animals. By researching more heavily into AI you can develop all sorts of products that will help LexCorp dominate countless markets and push humanity to the future
[ ] Improve Planes
DC 28 Ferris Aerospace has a history of innovating airplane design. Putting some more research into the matter might help them make a big discovery that will let them revolutionize the industry
[ ] Improve solar panels
DC 35 Right now solar panels are the best source of green energy you have. Improving them even further can help make it easier for you to go green and will likely have a positive impact on the environment
[ ] Improve tracking chips
DC 17 Right now your tracking chips are a little too fragile for your tastes and they can't survive being immersed in water. Improving these chips should make them a little more practical to implement
[ ] Develop Space Station
DC 156 With your advances in spacefaring tech and your knowledge of advanced architecture you could likely set up your own personal space station. It most certainly will be costly but the bragging rights alone make this an option well worth it.
[ ] Develop space shuttle
DC 43 You can also possibly develop a vessel designed solely for traveling through space. Once you manage to achieve manned space flight numerous other options in the stars will open up for you.
[ ] Improve spacefaring plane
DC 44 Alternatively you could stay a little more grounded and focus on improving what you've already got
[ ] Develop better auto-correct
DC 46 Auto-correct is something that is already used across the globe. By improving it you can once again demonstrate the superiority of LexCorp projects. While the project is naturally difficult due to having to understand the many numerous complexities of language it would eventually allow you to develop speech to text program, auto cyphers and advanced decoders.
[ ] Develop combat robots
DC 21 You now have all of the parts needed to develop a combat robot which can easily prevent lives from being lost in global conflicts. Pursuing this will allow you to integrate multiple technologies together and possibly revolutionize the industry.
[ ] Improve service robots
DC 34 You have already created basic service robots. Continuing into this field could see your robots being present in every household and becoming a facet of everyday life all across the world much like the Lex-Phone has.
[ ] Design a ration package utilizing the rapid growth formula
DC 9 The capability to quickly grow food is always useful. You could quite easily design a ration pack that would allow food to be grown in emergency situations thereby saving a lot of lives. A bit of a niche tech but still something that could prove useful
[ ] Design an indoor farm
DC 44 With your knowledge you can easily figure out ways to work around one of the biggest problems of farming which is space. While the problem is relatively complex you have no doubt that your mind can easily find a solution to this problem and completely revolutionize yet another new field
[ ] Improve pheromone spray
DC 60 (DC 20 if Pamela Isley assigned) The pheromone spray is an immensely useful tool. The current version was based off of an incomplete paper Pamela wrote in graduate school. You are sure if Pamela is able to work on the formula she will be able to greatly improve it from its current state.
[ ] Research integrating animal and plant biology
DC 305 Your recent success in this field has left you incredibly hopeful for more progress in this field. You have gone far beyond what Woodrue wrote and Pamela has redefined how biologists look at life. A similar success to what you have previously done could give you immense power.
[ ] Research botany
DC 50 (DC 10 if Pamela Isley assigned) Dr. Isley has an in-depth knowledge of plant life and has given numerous suggestions as to how they can be used to create products that will make LexCorp money. Looking into this field may net you numerous bonuses
[ ] Research Hydroponics
DC 35 A new way to farm sounds like an excellent way to support LexCorp's image and make a lot of money in the process. If it truly is successful perhaps you can further expand your synergistic businesses in the food sector.
[ ] Create the automobile of tomorrow
DC 27 By reinventing the phone LexCorp was able to make a mint and expand in a hitherto unseen way. Perhaps by redefining another machine that everyone uses (the automobile) you will be to replicate the success.
[ ] Attempt to recreate the experiment that enhanced Slade Wilson
DC ??? You are not sure if the experiment can be properly replicated but if it can be then you have access to a replicable super soldier formula which people would pay exorbitant sums for not to mention it would allow LexCorp far more military might than ever before
[ ] The A.M.A.Z.O. project
DC 180 (DC 105 if Ivo assigned) This is Dr. Ives personal obsession. The A.M.A.Z.O. project is a project to create the perfect machine body that a human mind can be uploaded to. While not likely to prove useful immediately the side benefits could be significant. If Dr. Ives is not assigned to this he will be displeased. (This option must be successfully cleared 12 times before being completed).
[ ] Meditate
DC ??? Some introspection and insight can lead to interesting results and thought processes. Perhaps this is needed for you to break into completely unheard of heights? (a hero must be assigned to this action).
[ ] Research alternative medicine
DC 46 You don't personally put much stock into alternative medicine but you don't see any reason to leave a single stone unturned. If you do find something successful with this then you can laugh at everyone who might mock you for this seemingly ridiculous enterprise.
[ ] Create a hair formula
DC 92 Numerous people have been creating "Hair grow sprays" to scam people out of their money. If you can successfully create an actual hair growth formula then you will outright kill the market and have tons of insecure men lining up to buy your product.
[ ] 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
[ ] Develop countermeasures to pheromone spray
DC 60 (DC 20 if Pamela is assigned) the pheromone spray is a useful tool but as it is right now it is too powerful. Developing countermeasures will ensure that it could never be used against you.
[ ] Develop a laser defence system
DC 42 Lasers can effectively be used to disrupt missile fire. Having this countermeasure in place will make your buildings more secure and will be a major market for the military to buy into
[ ] Develop Melting Weapons
DC 33 Honestly this just seems like an interesting project to get started on. This sort of weaponry would undoubtedly violate the Geneva convention but you are sure the government or even your own forces would appreciate having this in their back pocket.
[ ] Investigate lost civilizations
DC ??? Perhaps there is some element of truth to most myths out there. Sending Nygma out to look for these legends will keep him out of your hair and will keep him occupied while potentially giving you a very valuable resource.
[ ] Study Mythology
DC 23 Normally you'd have dismissed mythology as stories made up by primitive people that got proved as outdated and incorrect but with the existence of magic you have to reconsider that stance. Perhaps there is some small element of truth to these tales. Either way researching mythology certainly can't hurt.
[ ] Learn about the Sword of Beowulf
DC 18 Despite Rebecca's research into the matter, things about this magical artifact just don't add up. A little more research into the subject certainly wouldn't hurt.
[ ] Test to see who can wield the Sword of Beowulf
DC 0 Figuring out who could actually use this magic item would be immensely useful in integrating it into your plans.
[ ] Learn about the Sword of Fan
DC 67 Ra's story about the sword of Fan was certainly interesting but you'd like to have something a little more conclusive than a legend to understand what the artifact does.
[ ] Learn about the Green
DC ??? There is some strange force in the universe that seems to facilitate chlorokinesis. You don't know what it is but investigating it further can help you figure out what is going on with that. Discovering a new fundamental force of the universe would shatter traditional understanding of our world. Pamela has proven that humans can interact with this force and confirmed that it exists beyond all reasonable doubt.
[ ] Use the perfected human plant integration
DC ??? (It is different for every character who can do so. DC 45 for Karl DC 30 for Roxy, DC 70 for Cassandra, DC 123 for Mercy, DC 221 for Carol. If no hero is assigned then a random employee will become the user and the DC will be 90) The perfected formula is a breakthrough in transhumanism. It will allow you to create powered individuals to serve as the vanguard for the new era. Pamela in particular has expressed a willingness to evolve into something beyond the boundaries of human. While you can't undergo the procedure yourself there are plenty of individuals in LexCorp who could use the boost
DC 54 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 about genetics
DC 35 Genetics is a potentially untapped gold mine of information and power right at your fingertips. Understanding how the basic coding of humans works will allow you to improve upon natures design and eventually maybe even grow your own lifeforms from scratch.
[ ] Learn about the brain
DC 22 The brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body. It is central to how we think and function. If you can unlock the secrets of this organ than you can learn how to control, improve and manipulate the minds of others.
[ ] Learn more about cybernetics
DC 58 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 33 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 physics
DC 74 Physics is the study of the fundamental forces of the universe. By applying the greatest mind in the world (your own) to this particular endeavor you could fundamentally alter the way the world is understood. Pursuing this realm of knowledge would lead to things straight out of a science fiction novel like disintegration rays, teleporters and force fields.
[ ] Learn about Kryptonite
DC 14 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 18 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 military strategy
DC 14 Business is much like war. You excel at business strategy so it stands to reason that you'll excel at war strategy. The conflict with the League of Shadows has demonstrated that there is a need for you to understand warfare. You refuse to let this hole in your knowledge remain unaddressed.
[ ] Learn more about space
DC 10 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 25 (DC 14 if Felicity assigned) 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.
[ ] Learn about magic
DC 105 Rebecca Carstairs proves that something supernatural does exist. However if you can figure out how magic works despite Rebecca's complete and utter lack of teaching ability then you could crack the code on how magic works. Rebecca has already increased your knowledge of magic by leaps and bounds so you can only wonder what else you can figure out. After all any sufficiently analyzed magic is indistinguishable from science and you excel at science and Rebecca is quite skilled at magic.
[ ] Learn about Demonology
DC 50 (30 if Carstairs is assigned) Rebecca Carstairs has some knowledge on how to summon demons. You'd like to know a little bit more about the subject before dealing with them. Demons are notorious for harming those who summon them in some way and knowledge of something previously unknown to you can only help.
[ ] Learn about the Tantu Totem
DC 170 (DC 70 if Mari is assigned) Mari McCabe has brought with her a mystical artifact known as the Tantu totem which she claims gives anyone of a specific bloodline the ability to take on the traits of any animal. This seems like an immensely interesting artifact and researching it could lead to some very interesting results
[ ] Learn more about Leylines
DC ??? Rebecca has discovered the existence of Leylines which have a correlation to magical locations. Investigating further into them can only yield better results.
[ ] Learn about possession
DC 22 Using Rebecca's knowledge of exorcism you can reverse engineer how to possess other beings. This skill could prove immensely useful if used well. LexCorp could always benefit from being able to literally do a hostile takeover.
[ ] Learn about flight
DC 13 Rebecca has learned how to fly using magic. Further investigating the phenomena could teach you how to improve upon it or possibly even replicate it yourself.
[ ] Learn magic yourself
DC ??? (Lex Luthor must be assigned to this action) Rebecca has begun uncovering how magic works. Perhaps it's time you tried your hand at sorcery. Increasing your personal power will help you even out the playing field when more powered individuals inevitably get in your way
[ ] Learn about Nth Metal
DC ??? Nth Metal is a material with incredibly bizarre properties. Studying it could lead to massive breakthroughs. You don't know quite what to expect since it manages to defy even your understanding of the universe.
[ ] Learn about nanotech
DC 222 Nanotechnology is an incredibly useful field for you to begin investigating. If you can master it then theoretically you can command and control the fundamental forces of the universe. Such power is utterly impossible to match.
[ ] Learn about the Gingo fruit
DC 48 The Gingo fruit is a rare plant that is rumored to have unusual properties. Investigating the fruit will yield results on if there is something special or not about it.
[ ] Improve holograms
DC 32 Hologram technology will be the key for creating illusions in the future. While the tech might seem unassuming at first it can later be used to extremely effective purposes once you've developed it. You look forward to seeing what this branch of tech can really do.
[ ] Improve universal translator
DC 99 The universal translator isn't perfect despite being fairly incredible. Messing around with it is very hard due to the immense and utterly bizarre coding and database but if you can improve upon it you might reap massive rewards.
[ ] Improve tractor and repulsor beams
DC 49 Improving this technology will allow you to essentially effectively mimic telekinesis through the use of machinery. The sheer amount of power this could give you is intensely useful.
[ ] Improve artificial gravity generators
DC 68 What you have now for artificial gravity generators is a very energy intensive device. If you can make it more energy efficient or find an effective power source you could end up creating the future of both space travel and life on earth.
[ ] Improve 3-D printers
DC 106 3-D printers right now are incredibly useful for production. Imagine how much more efficient everything could be if you were to make these printers even better. You imagine that this must be somewhat like what Henry Ford felt when he created the assembly line. You are on the verge of changing manufacturing evermore.
[ ] Improve wards
DC 19 Wards are an essential part of defending against magic. While your warding capabilities are stronger learning more about it can only further increase your defensive capabilities
[ ] Improve phones
DC 17 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 62 Your have been improved even further with the collaboration with Wayne industries but it is still not enough. Going in further on this might allow you to end up making your prosthetics far superior to basic human limbs.
[ ] Learn from the Project Atom data
DC 32 Project Atom is a government attempt to make a nuclear powered super soldier the likes of which the world has never seen. Learning from the Project Atom data General Eiling has sent you could help get you the capability to create this for yourself.
[ ] Develop a working decoy bot
DC 26 With your false flesh and your knowledge of technology you could construct a robot that looks like a person. It won't fool anyone up close and can't do much more than walk in a predetermined or random pattern but being able to fool snipers is still very valuable.
[ ] Improve bone growth formula
DC 115 (DC 85 if Helfern assigned) The current version of the bone growth formula is likely superior to what you have had before. However you still haven't tested it and are unsure of quite how well it will actually work. Perhaps further refinements are necessary before you begin testing it.
[ ] Test improved Bone Growth Formula on animals
DC ??? The safest way to test Dr. Helfern's formula is to see how they act upon animals. It isn't too difficult to scrounge up some animals and some people might be overly critical of it but it is certainly far far better than human testing.
[ ] Test improved Bone Growth Formula on humans
DC ??? Human testing will show whether or not the formula truly works. Sure it might be dangerous and it's certainly immoral but it will immediately tell you how good your results are. No profitable venture is without its risk and moving too slowly is a danger in and of itself
[ ] Consult on Project Atom
DC 73 This project personally intrigues you and you could see the value in consulting on it. General Eiling is a practical man and is eager to see what insights you can bring to his pet project. While the subject matter is certainly difficult and esoteric you are confident you can master it
[ ] Improve poisons
DC 12 You touch based poison is rather useful but you can see a need to alter and experiment with it a bit. The poison is potent but still rather obvious. Improving it will boost your own assassination capabilities. Furthermore your plant based poison that specifically targets humans also has its own problems. Improving upon it will make it easier for you to develop anti-human countermeasures.
[ ] Improve rapid growth formula
DC 46 Your rapid growth formula will vastly increase crop yield and make you rich. However you believe that you can further improve the formula. It might be a bit of a longshot but you can easily see this investment becoming well worth it.
[ ] Improve plant vocalization
DC 26 While you have discovered how to make screaming trees (which is rather odd if a surprisingly decent security measure) improving on plants ability to vocalize could yield valuable results.
[ ] Improve augmentations
DC 37 You have a few cybernetic augmentations that people could start to take. Improving upon those augmentations could allow you to further advance potential cyborgs in the future. A better humanity is just around the corner
[ ] Have someone get cybernetic implants
DC ??? Cybernetic implants could allow a human to be greater than their flesh and blood bodies would have allowed them. Taking the first steps into the future is an excellent way to get ahead of the curve as humanity evolves into something more than human.
[ ] Improve learning program
DC 72 Your learning program is rather inefficient right now compared to what it could be. Improving upon it would likely allow your AI and computers to become that much more effective.
[ ] Improve weapons
DC 9 LexCorp is at its heart a weapons company. As such it would be remiss of you to ignore the cornerstone with which it was built. Improving your weapons is likely to improve your companies stock as a whole and make your regulars very happy.
[ ] Improve missiles
DC 24 Your tracking missiles were a significant achievement. You can now build on that achievement even further to ensure that LexCorp missiles are hands down the best in the world.
[ ] Improve Flight unit
DC 57 Making your flight unit more useful could potentially lead to some big discoveries in fields which require propulsion. The sky is the limit with this kind of technology.
[ ] Improve Lasers
DC 38 Your company has made numerous advancements into laser weaponry. While this is ahead of the world it is not significantly so. Improving upon your lasers could push you forward even farther than before.
[ ] Improve armor
DC 21 Defense is as important as offense in warfare. LexCorp is the leader in weaponry so should also be able to produce the world's greatest armor to completely dominate the military market. On top of that armor would be very useful at stopping further assassination attempts.
[ ] 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.
[ ] Improve AI
DC 78 Your current AI only manages to reach the level of animals. By researching more heavily into AI you can develop all sorts of products that will help LexCorp dominate countless markets and push humanity to the future
[ ] Improve Planes
DC 28 Ferris Aerospace has a history of innovating airplane design. Putting some more research into the matter might help them make a big discovery that will let them revolutionize the industry
[ ] Improve solar panels
DC 35 Right now solar panels are the best source of green energy you have. Improving them even further can help make it easier for you to go green and will likely have a positive impact on the environment
[ ] Improve tracking chips
DC 17 Right now your tracking chips are a little too fragile for your tastes and they can't survive being immersed in water. Improving these chips should make them a little more practical to implement
[ ] Develop Space Station
DC 156 With your advances in spacefaring tech and your knowledge of advanced architecture you could likely set up your own personal space station. It most certainly will be costly but the bragging rights alone make this an option well worth it.
[ ] Develop space shuttle
DC 43 You can also possibly develop a vessel designed solely for traveling through space. Once you manage to achieve manned space flight numerous other options in the stars will open up for you.
[ ] Improve spacefaring plane
DC 44 Alternatively you could stay a little more grounded and focus on improving what you've already got
[ ] Develop better auto-correct
DC 46 Auto-correct is something that is already used across the globe. By improving it you can once again demonstrate the superiority of LexCorp projects. While the project is naturally difficult due to having to understand the many numerous complexities of language it would eventually allow you to develop speech to text program, auto cyphers and advanced decoders.
[ ] Develop combat robots
DC 21 You now have all of the parts needed to develop a combat robot which can easily prevent lives from being lost in global conflicts. Pursuing this will allow you to integrate multiple technologies together and possibly revolutionize the industry.
[ ] Improve service robots
DC 34 You have already created basic service robots. Continuing into this field could see your robots being present in every household and becoming a facet of everyday life all across the world much like the Lex-Phone has.
[ ] Design a ration package utilizing the rapid growth formula
DC 9 The capability to quickly grow food is always useful. You could quite easily design a ration pack that would allow food to be grown in emergency situations thereby saving a lot of lives. A bit of a niche tech but still something that could prove useful
[ ] Design an indoor farm
DC 44 With your knowledge you can easily figure out ways to work around one of the biggest problems of farming which is space. While the problem is relatively complex you have no doubt that your mind can easily find a solution to this problem and completely revolutionize yet another new field
[ ] Improve pheromone spray
DC 60 (DC 20 if Pamela Isley assigned) The pheromone spray is an immensely useful tool. The current version was based off of an incomplete paper Pamela wrote in graduate school. You are sure if Pamela is able to work on the formula she will be able to greatly improve it from its current state.
[ ] Research integrating animal and plant biology
DC 305 Your recent success in this field has left you incredibly hopeful for more progress in this field. You have gone far beyond what Woodrue wrote and Pamela has redefined how biologists look at life. A similar success to what you have previously done could give you immense power.
[ ] Research botany
DC 50 (DC 10 if Pamela Isley assigned) Dr. Isley has an in-depth knowledge of plant life and has given numerous suggestions as to how they can be used to create products that will make LexCorp money. Looking into this field may net you numerous bonuses
[ ] Research Hydroponics
DC 35 A new way to farm sounds like an excellent way to support LexCorp's image and make a lot of money in the process. If it truly is successful perhaps you can further expand your synergistic businesses in the food sector.
[ ] Create the automobile of tomorrow
DC 27 By reinventing the phone LexCorp was able to make a mint and expand in a hitherto unseen way. Perhaps by redefining another machine that everyone uses (the automobile) you will be to replicate the success.
[ ] Attempt to recreate the experiment that enhanced Slade Wilson
DC ??? You are not sure if the experiment can be properly replicated but if it can be then you have access to a replicable super soldier formula which people would pay exorbitant sums for not to mention it would allow LexCorp far more military might than ever before
[ ] The A.M.A.Z.O. project
DC 180 (DC 105 if Ivo assigned) This is Dr. Ives personal obsession. The A.M.A.Z.O. project is a project to create the perfect machine body that a human mind can be uploaded to. While not likely to prove useful immediately the side benefits could be significant. If Dr. Ives is not assigned to this he will be displeased. (This option must be successfully cleared 12 times before being completed).
[ ] Meditate
DC ??? Some introspection and insight can lead to interesting results and thought processes. Perhaps this is needed for you to break into completely unheard of heights? (a hero must be assigned to this action).
[ ] Research alternative medicine
DC 46 You don't personally put much stock into alternative medicine but you don't see any reason to leave a single stone unturned. If you do find something successful with this then you can laugh at everyone who might mock you for this seemingly ridiculous enterprise.
[ ] Create a hair formula
DC 92 Numerous people have been creating "Hair grow sprays" to scam people out of their money. If you can successfully create an actual hair growth formula then you will outright kill the market and have tons of insecure men lining up to buy your product.
[ ] 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
[ ] Develop countermeasures to pheromone spray
DC 60 (DC 20 if Pamela is assigned) the pheromone spray is a useful tool but as it is right now it is too powerful. Developing countermeasures will ensure that it could never be used against you.
[ ] Develop a laser defence system
DC 42 Lasers can effectively be used to disrupt missile fire. Having this countermeasure in place will make your buildings more secure and will be a major market for the military to buy into
[ ] Develop Melting Weapons
DC 33 Honestly this just seems like an interesting project to get started on. This sort of weaponry would undoubtedly violate the Geneva convention but you are sure the government or even your own forces would appreciate having this in their back pocket.
[ ] Investigate lost civilizations
DC ??? Perhaps there is some element of truth to most myths out there. Sending Nygma out to look for these legends will keep him out of your hair and will keep him occupied while potentially giving you a very valuable resource.
[ ] Study Mythology
DC 23 Normally you'd have dismissed mythology as stories made up by primitive people that got proved as outdated and incorrect but with the existence of magic you have to reconsider that stance. Perhaps there is some small element of truth to these tales. Either way researching mythology certainly can't hurt.
[ ] Learn about the Sword of Beowulf
DC 18 Despite Rebecca's research into the matter, things about this magical artifact just don't add up. A little more research into the subject certainly wouldn't hurt.
[ ] Test to see who can wield the Sword of Beowulf
DC 0 Figuring out who could actually use this magic item would be immensely useful in integrating it into your plans.
[ ] Learn about the Sword of Fan
DC 67 Ra's story about the sword of Fan was certainly interesting but you'd like to have something a little more conclusive than a legend to understand what the artifact does.
[ ] Learn about the Green
DC ??? There is some strange force in the universe that seems to facilitate chlorokinesis. You don't know what it is but investigating it further can help you figure out what is going on with that. Discovering a new fundamental force of the universe would shatter traditional understanding of our world. Pamela has proven that humans can interact with this force and confirmed that it exists beyond all reasonable doubt.
[ ] Use the perfected human plant integration
DC ??? (It is different for every character who can do so. DC 45 for Karl DC 30 for Roxy, DC 70 for Cassandra, DC 123 for Mercy, DC 221 for Carol. If no hero is assigned then a random employee will become the user and the DC will be 90) The perfected formula is a breakthrough in transhumanism. It will allow you to create powered individuals to serve as the vanguard for the new era. Pamela in particular has expressed a willingness to evolve into something beyond the boundaries of human. While you can't undergo the procedure yourself there are plenty of individuals in LexCorp who could use the boost
[ ] 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.
-[ ] Doubling down
You can burn one action to double down on an existing action. Doubling down means I will roll two dice. If the second roll is higher than the first I will take the average of the two and that will become the new roll.
Supercomputer special actions
Supercomputer special actions can be taken in addition to whatever amount of normal actions you take in a turn. On top of that you can assign hero units to a supercomputer special action on top of assigning them to a normal action. Finally supercomputer special actions cannot be countered by opposing hero units unless they damage the supercomputer. You currently can only select one supercomputer special action and can only assign one hero to an action. Furthermore you currently receive no bonuses from using a supercomputer.
[ ] [Comp] Analyze Nth Metal
DC ??? (Learning) Attempt to use your supercomputer to analyze the makeup of Nth metal
[ ] [Comp] Analyze Kryptonite
DC ??? (Learning) Attempt to use your supercomputer to analyze the makeup of Kryptonite to better understand its properties
[ ] [Comp] Install a learning program into your supercomputer
DC 48 (Stewardship) Install a learning program to make your supercomputer more efficient
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer monitor as much information as possible to search for unusual occurrences
DC ??? (Intrigue) have your supercomputer comb through thousands of data points to find interesting and noteworthy individuals and events
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer began to analyze the structure of your DNA
DC 66 (Learning) Have the computer work on learning the exact genetic sequence that makes up Lex Luthor
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer begin searching for signs of Intergang
DC 44 (Intrigue) Have the supercomputer comb through hundreds of data points to find as much as it can about Intergang
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer attempt to find out who Holiday is
DC ??? (Intrigue) Have your supercomputer comb through tons of data to figure out who is Holiday as an excellent test of its capabilities
[ ] [Comp] Use your supercomputer to trace the gold stolen from Fort Knox
DC 89(Intrigue) Have your computer trace the gold stolen from Fort Knox to track it and its sellers and buyers more effectively
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer narrow down where Themyscira could not be
DC 25 (Learning) Figure out where Themyscira is by eliminating every position where ti could not be
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer go over the Project Atom data
DC ??? (Learning) Have your supercomputer look over the data Eilings gathered to see if you could find anything interesting
[ ] [Comp] Have your supercomputer map out the most efficient route to patrol a given area
DC 15 (Martial) Have the supercomputer use algorithms to cover as much area as efficiently as possible
[ ] [Comp] Analyze the improved bone growth formula
DC ??? (Learning) Look into the chemical formula to see the predicted results of its injection by the supercomputer
[ ] [Comp] Develop an algorithm to maximize the effectiveness of advertising
DC ??? (Diplomacy) Have your supercomputer figure out how to most effectively advertise to individuals
[ ] [Comp] Analyze Gingo fruit
DC ??? (Learning) have your supercomputer analyze the structure to see if there is anything unique about the fruit
[ ] [Comp] Do not take any supercomputer special actions
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Oooh, that tower completion action. Hmmm. Spending 1 AP to gain 3 AP on future turns would be nice but we'd have to put a couple of heroes on it to be reasonably sure of success.