King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
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Lex Sedet In Vertice: A Supervillain in the DCU CK2 quest
- Thread starter King crimson
- Start date
- Superhero
- Location
- Australia
Again thanks - just to make sure I'm now at 0 exp right?
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
No problem. Yeah you are at 0 usable exp now
Pathetic King
"I Speak To The Audient Void."
- Location
- Colorado
[X] Plan Reduce Risks
-[X] Ivo - The A.M.A.Z.O. project
-[X] Luthor - Investigate Miranda Tate
-[X] Mercy - Fortify Metropolis
-[X] Pamela - Purchase controlling stock from S.T.A.R. labs
-[X] Attend Party - Lex + Pamela
-[X] Ivo - The A.M.A.Z.O. project
-[X] Luthor - Investigate Miranda Tate
-[X] Mercy - Fortify Metropolis
-[X] Pamela - Purchase controlling stock from S.T.A.R. labs
-[X] Attend Party - Lex + Pamela
- Location
- Italia
[X] Plan Reduce Risks
Silvereagle21
Soaring through the Sky
- Location
- United States
- Pronouns
- He/Him/His
[X] Plan Reduce Risks
- Location
- California
[X] Plan Reduce Risks Only Lex
-[X] Ivo - The A.M.A.Z.O. project
-[X] Luthor - Investigate Miranda Tate
-[X] Mercy - Fortify Metropolis
-[X] Pamela - Purchase controlling stock from S.T.A.R. labs
-[X] Attend Party - Lex
I'm only sending Lex since bringing Pamela to Gotham where her ex might be is a bad idea.
-[X] Ivo - The A.M.A.Z.O. project
-[X] Luthor - Investigate Miranda Tate
-[X] Mercy - Fortify Metropolis
-[X] Pamela - Purchase controlling stock from S.T.A.R. labs
-[X] Attend Party - Lex
I'm only sending Lex since bringing Pamela to Gotham where her ex might be is a bad idea.
Even if this negative somehow outweigh positive (I think it is not), you are destroying a possible great story.
In the same time, I think that chances Woodrue will appear are minimal.
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- Location
- California
Careful there, Murphy doesn't need an invitation on dice rolls.
On Billionaires and Press
- Location
- California
On Billionaires and Press
Lex Luthor tossed his copy of the Daily Planet back onto the desk he was sitting at with a dissatisfied grunt. Mercy looked up from her LexPhone where she was coordinating the newest security plan changes with a raised eyebrow."Lane giving you a hard time again? Let me guess- she's claiming that the constant attempts by the terrorists is just a safety hazard to Metropolis and LexCorp should relocate to a place that is less populated?" Mercy asked with a sardonic smirk.
Lex snorted at that- he wouldn't put it past the reporter. Her unjustified snooping and pointed articles about LexCorp were getting on the grating and ridiculous side. But, this time, it wasn't that.
He turned the newspaper over to show the headline "Gotham's Favorite Son Returns!". A hard-nosed reporter going after moneyed interests or those in power, Lex could understand. It was so common and traditional that it was a stereotype in fiction and proved to be true in real life. But this?
"It's a soft piece- detailing his tragic background and how he has powered on through adversity to return to continue on his family's legacy. Really giving good press to both him and his company."
Which was why Lex was annoyed. Why go soft on Wayne and his company, which if you looked at it actually increased the medical costs in Gotham in the name of profit, and basically accuse Lex Luthor of being a danger to be watched over when all he did (that was known) was introduce new technology to the world? Did she have a personal vendetta against him? Something to look over and subtly question her sister when he had the time to speak with her (possibly when a shadowy organization wasn't actively trying to kill him).
Knowing his luck, Lois Lane just didn't like the shine on his head and the next time some person with power came to town she'd write a glowing article on him. Lex shook his head. That was pushing it a bit far.
"So, some kid gets good press and-" Mercy turned to look at the picture on the front page of the Daily Planet,"- let me correct myself: a very good looking, rich man, with a great sob story. Yeah. I could see it."
Lex raised an eyebrow at that.
"Just the picture? Really?"
"Look, Lex. I think our relationship is at a place where we can be truthful to one another. Right?"
Lex paused. Mercy was his closest...friend was the closest term he could think of. He trusted her intent and competence (though she was not as competent as he in most things- not a minus as few rarely were.)
He nodded.
"Well, look at him. He just screams: rich, handsome, and needing someone to hold him and make all the pain in the world go away."
Lex looked at the picture and really examined it for a moment. He still didn't see it.
"And me?"
"You look like the status quo and capitalism in human form. If they ever made a movie about the spirit of capitalism...they'd cast you. And, you know, the press likes to go after the status quo."
Lex scoffed at that.
"I'm hardly the status quo: I've revolutioned-"
"-multiple industries and improved the human condition. Yeah, I know, Lex. But, it's about appearances and not actually action. We're not stupid: Wayne hasn't done anything and probably will be a pretty bad shareholder. But, the image, and the story..." Mercy finished.
Well, Lex shrugged internally at that. Their story wasn't that different: both he and Wayne are orphaned billionaires. Lex more recently so. Actually, Lex mused, his own story was worse- Lex's father lived to make his life miserable. How much happier of a man would Lex have been if Lionel had passed on decades ago?
"Thanks for your feedback," Lex stated," I'll probably have to go to the welcome back party."
At that, it was Mercy's turn to frown.
"Why? That's just inviting danger- the assassins may attack."
"I know. But, there aren't many billionaires in the world. And, I can't avoid every get together- especially when its welcoming back a person with that story. Oliver, I could avoid- we know where we stand. But with Bruce?
We might start a good working relationship. Or not, but if I miss it then the press may really get speculating. I've had enough of that."
Mercy continued to frown as she sent a message to the security team. There was going to be a lot of planning to try and make sure that Lex was going to be safe. Oh, and the party guests (too).
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
Have 500 exp and the omake is canon.
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
Do people want results first or do you want to jump into the party mini arc first?
i would like to see the results
- Location
- USA
I would prefer the results first.
- Location
- Texas
Results first. If nothing else it might give us some conversation topics.
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Crazy7s1
Excellent
Definitely the results!
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
So I'm closing the vote now. Plan Reduce Risk won. This turn had the largest gap between lowest roll and highest roll and a bunch of paths have opened up and there will be a lot for me to write. Expect the update in about half an hour.
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Turn 5 Results
King crimson
Confusion Will Be My Epitaph
- Location
- Los Angeles
This was a weird turn with some big effects. Mysteries are still afoot but your conflict with Ra's is entering a new era as more details are revealed. You've got three subvotes this turn and then you go to the Wayne party. There is a 1 hour moratorium on votes so you can best plan how to approach the subvotes and your party approach. Sorry for the delay and I hope you enjoy these subvotes.
Turn 5 Results:
[ ] The A.M.A.Z.O. Project
DC 120 (DC 70 if Ivo is assigned to the action)
Roll 56+ 30 (Ivo's learning stat)
Decent success
Ivo has continued his work on his pet project. While the breakthrough was nowhere near as impressive as it had been you still gained something useful from it. Not only has the project continued to go according to schedule but by decoding some of Ivo's latest advances you have figured out how to make a working flight propulsion unit. You are satisfied with the continued progress if a little disappointed at having your success be slowed down.
Results: Another step of the A.M.A.Z.O. project completed. Gained the flight unit tech.
[ ] Learn about robotics
DC 27
Roll 14
Significant Failure
In your haste to capitalize on Ivo's success in the field of robotics you had reassigned multiple scientists to look into how you could advance robotics to keep pace with his discovery. Obviously you expected too much too quickly. Somehow when studying how to make better robots the scientists you assigned to the task managed to cause a robot they had built to explode. The explosion had injured several scientists and will delay your ability to study how to improve robotics until the injured staff recovers. You will not tolerate repeated failures like this and as such you will ensure that incidents like this do not occur again.
Results: No new tech gained. DC for [ ] learn about robotics temporarily raised for next turn.
[ ] Fortify Metropolis
DC 18
Roll 91 + 19 (Mercy Martial stat) + 20 (reroll bonus) + 19 -156 (League of Shadows attack on the city with rerolls factored in)
Total -7
Significant Failure
You knew that the League of Shadows probing assassination attempts were building up to a much larger scale attack. Still you had underestimated the sheer scope of the attack. The police were utterly unable to deal with a sudden rash of mass bombings throughout the city. The defenses you built were torn down by infiltrators and ninjas placed at key positions as the League ran rampant throughout your city. Mercy was eventually able to discover that the whole campaign was a distraction so they could draw out your security forces to make assassinating you more feasible. As such the plan failed but it was cold comfort to you when your city had begun burning because some narrow minded fanatics wanted to distract you. A large swarthy man named Ubu then delivered an ultimatum that you would be killed or he would have his forces escalate even further. You will make the League pay for what they did to your city. No one threatens Lex Luthor and gets away with it. This war is far from over and now you are genuinely angry. They will all burn for what they did to your city.
Results: 137 LexCorp security forces killed. Large swathes of Metropolis destroyed. LexCorp unharmed. US government is now involved in the fight. Lois Lane requests information on Ra's since she was in danger anyways. League of Shadows is now only one successful interference away from becoming a nemesis.
[ ] Consult with NASA
DC 4
Roll 42
Significant Success
Consulting with NASA was a success. Using your company's expertise in launching satellites and in transmitting information you were able to provide numerous benefits to improve how NASA's satellite would function. On top of establishing a positive relationship with the US government this consultation has also allowed you to install a backdoor into the satellites data stream giving you the ability to see what the satellite picks up before the government does.
Results: Relationship improved with US government. Backdoor installed on Mars satellite
[ ] Attend a welcome home party for Bruce Wayne
DC 0 (the roll just affects who is there. Assigning a hero unit to this action does give you some more prep time and will prevent some things from blindsiding you)
Roll 92 (a lot of people will show up and there will be plenty of opportunities)
Details will be expanded on in the Welcome Home Wayne interlude
[ ] Purchase mining rights for kryptonite in Nebraska
DC 5
Roll 69
Spectacular Success
There isn't much interest in mining for kryptonite right now. It looks neat and has interesting properties but no one has found much use for it yet. However when a large cache of it was discovered you decided to buy the mining rights to it on a whim. You managed to get the rights for an absolute pittance but also in the process of investigating kryptonite discovered another even larger cache of kryptonite off the coast of Nova Scotia which you also purchased the mining rights to. You have access to more kryptonite than virtually every other person. The moment you find a use for the material you'll be able to multiply your fortune tenfold.
Results: You have the rights to mine a massive amount of kryptonite in Nova Scotia and in Nebraska
[ ] Purchase Ferris Aircraft
DC 16
Roll 98
Ferris Aircraft had been undergoing some tough times recently. Seeing the potential for this smaller business to boost your own favored markets you decided to buy the company and invest in it. The power transitioned smoothly and the whole company was glad to be able to work under your aegis with vast amounts of resources that they previously could have only dreamed of. Carol Ferris now feels personally indebted to you and is incredibly loyal to the LexCorp brand which has not only saved her family's company but also possibly elevated it to new heights. Miss Ferris has decided to fly out from Coast City on the opposite side of the country to speak with you about what new directions you have in mind for Ferris Aircraft
Results: Ferris Aircraft acquired. Ferris Aircraft expanded to a much larger size. Hero unit Carol Ferris gained (I'll put her stats up after the meeting with her). Ferris' Future subvote unlocked.
[ ] Investigate Miranda Tate
DC 30
Roll 36+21 (Lex's Intrigue stat)
Significant Success
Investigating Miranda Tate was an interesting experience. After having had numerous spies comb through her house and finding nothing of note (besides confirmation that she had a jian that could have been used to frame you for killing the five assassins in custody), you decided to take a risk and personally investigate. The League of Shadows had conducted a massive attack on Metropolis and you were in no mood to let the fighting drag out even further. You would deal with this issue yourself. When you arrived at Miranda Tate's house you were greeted by the woman in question. She was attractive and sophisticated. Before you could confront her "Miranda" revealed numerous secrets to you. Firstly, in reality she was actually Talia al Ghul, the daughter of Ra's al Ghul. She revealed that she found the brutal murder of the captured assassins to be in opposition to the defensive stance you had taken against the League of Shadows. She investigated and found further discrepancies which lead her to conclude that you were not responsible. She has come to a decision that teaming up with you would help her find the real murderer and would allow her to surreptitiously gain power and respect in the League. She offered you a deal to work with her. Talia al Ghul is obviously not the most trustworthy but you may gain significant rewards from working closer with her and you'd have a much easier time finding the true murderer of the assassins.
Results: Miranda Tate revealed to actually be Talia al Ghul. Talia al Ghul is not ??? Team up with Talia subvote unlocked.
[ ] Purchase controlling stock from S.T.A.R. labs
DC 14
Roll 57 + 6 (Pamela Intrigue stat)
Amazing Success
After the explosion at S.T.A.R. labs faith in the think tank is at an all time low. Seeing an opportunity in the air you decided to purchase controlling stock in the company. Dr. Isley was assigned to the task of acquiring as many funds as possible for as cheap as possible. Using LexCorp funds as efficiently as possible has allowed Isley to get a better understanding of the dirty corporate underbelly of business while also acquiring a nice 32% of all of S.T.A.R. labs' stock enabling you to force numerous moves so long as the rest of the board members don't work together to block you.
Results: Pamela Isley Intrigue stat increased by 1. 32% of S.T.A.R. labs stock acquired. Cooperation score between Pamela Isley and Lex Luthor increased by 0.1.
[ ] [Attend] Lex Luthor and Pamela Isley
Lois Lane investigates Ra's al Ghul
At your insistence that her life would be endangered and she would be made a target while the investigation was still ongoing Lois Lane backed down from figuring out who Ra's al Ghul is. Upon the wide scale assault the League of Shadows committed on Metropolis Lois has decided that she was always in danger anyways and feels the people have a right to know what is going on. As such she has requested that you let her know who Ra's al Ghul is. Please select one of the following options
[ ] [reveal] Reveal everything you know about Ra's al Ghul to Lois Lane
[ ] [reveal] Reveal a highly edited version of what you know about Ra's al Ghul to Lois Lane
[ ] [reveal] Lie and reveal incorrect information about Ra's al Ghul to Lois Lane
[ ] [reveal] Reveal nothing to Lois Lane
Ferris' Future
Carol Ferris has come to speak with you personally. Outline what you want from her and her company. Please outline your vote in speech vote format (there is an example of how to format speech votes in the informational section). The more effective you are in your speech, the more you can persuade her to do. Additionally there is the option of whether or not to use the pheromone spray. The pheromone spray will make Carol Ferris highly suggestible but if you get caught it will be super unethical. AS such please write your speech vote as well as voting for one of these two options
[ ] [Spray] Use the pheromone spray
[ ] [Spray] Don't use the pheromone spray
Team up with Talia
Talia al Ghul has offered to team up with you to help resolve the conflict between LexCorp and the League of Shadows. The more you trust Talia the riskier things will be but the more you isolate her the less benefit you'll get from working with her. Please vote for one option
[ ] [Talia] Trust Talia fully when you team up
[ ] [Talia] Let Talia into your inner circle but keep an eye on her
[ ] [Talia] Work regularly with Talia but don't let her in your inner circle
[ ] [Talia] Work through proxies with Talia
[ ] [Talia] Work loosely in tandem with Talia
[ ] [Talia] Refuse to work at all with Talia
Turn 5 Results:
[ ] The A.M.A.Z.O. Project
DC 120 (DC 70 if Ivo is assigned to the action)
Roll 56+ 30 (Ivo's learning stat)
Decent success
Ivo has continued his work on his pet project. While the breakthrough was nowhere near as impressive as it had been you still gained something useful from it. Not only has the project continued to go according to schedule but by decoding some of Ivo's latest advances you have figured out how to make a working flight propulsion unit. You are satisfied with the continued progress if a little disappointed at having your success be slowed down.
Results: Another step of the A.M.A.Z.O. project completed. Gained the flight unit tech.
[ ] Learn about robotics
DC 27
Roll 14
Significant Failure
In your haste to capitalize on Ivo's success in the field of robotics you had reassigned multiple scientists to look into how you could advance robotics to keep pace with his discovery. Obviously you expected too much too quickly. Somehow when studying how to make better robots the scientists you assigned to the task managed to cause a robot they had built to explode. The explosion had injured several scientists and will delay your ability to study how to improve robotics until the injured staff recovers. You will not tolerate repeated failures like this and as such you will ensure that incidents like this do not occur again.
Results: No new tech gained. DC for [ ] learn about robotics temporarily raised for next turn.
[ ] Fortify Metropolis
DC 18
Roll 91 + 19 (Mercy Martial stat) + 20 (reroll bonus) + 19 -156 (League of Shadows attack on the city with rerolls factored in)
Total -7
Significant Failure
You knew that the League of Shadows probing assassination attempts were building up to a much larger scale attack. Still you had underestimated the sheer scope of the attack. The police were utterly unable to deal with a sudden rash of mass bombings throughout the city. The defenses you built were torn down by infiltrators and ninjas placed at key positions as the League ran rampant throughout your city. Mercy was eventually able to discover that the whole campaign was a distraction so they could draw out your security forces to make assassinating you more feasible. As such the plan failed but it was cold comfort to you when your city had begun burning because some narrow minded fanatics wanted to distract you. A large swarthy man named Ubu then delivered an ultimatum that you would be killed or he would have his forces escalate even further. You will make the League pay for what they did to your city. No one threatens Lex Luthor and gets away with it. This war is far from over and now you are genuinely angry. They will all burn for what they did to your city.
Results: 137 LexCorp security forces killed. Large swathes of Metropolis destroyed. LexCorp unharmed. US government is now involved in the fight. Lois Lane requests information on Ra's since she was in danger anyways. League of Shadows is now only one successful interference away from becoming a nemesis.
[ ] Consult with NASA
DC 4
Roll 42
Significant Success
Consulting with NASA was a success. Using your company's expertise in launching satellites and in transmitting information you were able to provide numerous benefits to improve how NASA's satellite would function. On top of establishing a positive relationship with the US government this consultation has also allowed you to install a backdoor into the satellites data stream giving you the ability to see what the satellite picks up before the government does.
Results: Relationship improved with US government. Backdoor installed on Mars satellite
[ ] Attend a welcome home party for Bruce Wayne
DC 0 (the roll just affects who is there. Assigning a hero unit to this action does give you some more prep time and will prevent some things from blindsiding you)
Roll 92 (a lot of people will show up and there will be plenty of opportunities)
Details will be expanded on in the Welcome Home Wayne interlude
[ ] Purchase mining rights for kryptonite in Nebraska
DC 5
Roll 69
Spectacular Success
There isn't much interest in mining for kryptonite right now. It looks neat and has interesting properties but no one has found much use for it yet. However when a large cache of it was discovered you decided to buy the mining rights to it on a whim. You managed to get the rights for an absolute pittance but also in the process of investigating kryptonite discovered another even larger cache of kryptonite off the coast of Nova Scotia which you also purchased the mining rights to. You have access to more kryptonite than virtually every other person. The moment you find a use for the material you'll be able to multiply your fortune tenfold.
Results: You have the rights to mine a massive amount of kryptonite in Nova Scotia and in Nebraska
[ ] Purchase Ferris Aircraft
DC 16
Roll 98
Ferris Aircraft had been undergoing some tough times recently. Seeing the potential for this smaller business to boost your own favored markets you decided to buy the company and invest in it. The power transitioned smoothly and the whole company was glad to be able to work under your aegis with vast amounts of resources that they previously could have only dreamed of. Carol Ferris now feels personally indebted to you and is incredibly loyal to the LexCorp brand which has not only saved her family's company but also possibly elevated it to new heights. Miss Ferris has decided to fly out from Coast City on the opposite side of the country to speak with you about what new directions you have in mind for Ferris Aircraft
Results: Ferris Aircraft acquired. Ferris Aircraft expanded to a much larger size. Hero unit Carol Ferris gained (I'll put her stats up after the meeting with her). Ferris' Future subvote unlocked.
[ ] Investigate Miranda Tate
DC 30
Roll 36+21 (Lex's Intrigue stat)
Significant Success
Investigating Miranda Tate was an interesting experience. After having had numerous spies comb through her house and finding nothing of note (besides confirmation that she had a jian that could have been used to frame you for killing the five assassins in custody), you decided to take a risk and personally investigate. The League of Shadows had conducted a massive attack on Metropolis and you were in no mood to let the fighting drag out even further. You would deal with this issue yourself. When you arrived at Miranda Tate's house you were greeted by the woman in question. She was attractive and sophisticated. Before you could confront her "Miranda" revealed numerous secrets to you. Firstly, in reality she was actually Talia al Ghul, the daughter of Ra's al Ghul. She revealed that she found the brutal murder of the captured assassins to be in opposition to the defensive stance you had taken against the League of Shadows. She investigated and found further discrepancies which lead her to conclude that you were not responsible. She has come to a decision that teaming up with you would help her find the real murderer and would allow her to surreptitiously gain power and respect in the League. She offered you a deal to work with her. Talia al Ghul is obviously not the most trustworthy but you may gain significant rewards from working closer with her and you'd have a much easier time finding the true murderer of the assassins.
Results: Miranda Tate revealed to actually be Talia al Ghul. Talia al Ghul is not ??? Team up with Talia subvote unlocked.
[ ] Purchase controlling stock from S.T.A.R. labs
DC 14
Roll 57 + 6 (Pamela Intrigue stat)
Amazing Success
After the explosion at S.T.A.R. labs faith in the think tank is at an all time low. Seeing an opportunity in the air you decided to purchase controlling stock in the company. Dr. Isley was assigned to the task of acquiring as many funds as possible for as cheap as possible. Using LexCorp funds as efficiently as possible has allowed Isley to get a better understanding of the dirty corporate underbelly of business while also acquiring a nice 32% of all of S.T.A.R. labs' stock enabling you to force numerous moves so long as the rest of the board members don't work together to block you.
Results: Pamela Isley Intrigue stat increased by 1. 32% of S.T.A.R. labs stock acquired. Cooperation score between Pamela Isley and Lex Luthor increased by 0.1.
[ ] [Attend] Lex Luthor and Pamela Isley
Lois Lane investigates Ra's al Ghul
At your insistence that her life would be endangered and she would be made a target while the investigation was still ongoing Lois Lane backed down from figuring out who Ra's al Ghul is. Upon the wide scale assault the League of Shadows committed on Metropolis Lois has decided that she was always in danger anyways and feels the people have a right to know what is going on. As such she has requested that you let her know who Ra's al Ghul is. Please select one of the following options
[ ] [reveal] Reveal everything you know about Ra's al Ghul to Lois Lane
[ ] [reveal] Reveal a highly edited version of what you know about Ra's al Ghul to Lois Lane
[ ] [reveal] Lie and reveal incorrect information about Ra's al Ghul to Lois Lane
[ ] [reveal] Reveal nothing to Lois Lane
Ferris' Future
Carol Ferris has come to speak with you personally. Outline what you want from her and her company. Please outline your vote in speech vote format (there is an example of how to format speech votes in the informational section). The more effective you are in your speech, the more you can persuade her to do. Additionally there is the option of whether or not to use the pheromone spray. The pheromone spray will make Carol Ferris highly suggestible but if you get caught it will be super unethical. AS such please write your speech vote as well as voting for one of these two options
[ ] [Spray] Use the pheromone spray
[ ] [Spray] Don't use the pheromone spray
Team up with Talia
Talia al Ghul has offered to team up with you to help resolve the conflict between LexCorp and the League of Shadows. The more you trust Talia the riskier things will be but the more you isolate her the less benefit you'll get from working with her. Please vote for one option
[ ] [Talia] Trust Talia fully when you team up
[ ] [Talia] Let Talia into your inner circle but keep an eye on her
[ ] [Talia] Work regularly with Talia but don't let her in your inner circle
[ ] [Talia] Work through proxies with Talia
[ ] [Talia] Work loosely in tandem with Talia
[ ] [Talia] Refuse to work at all with Talia
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