May The Invisible Hand Be With You - (Star Wars CK2-Style Quest)
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Yeah, I'm not gonna bother with a plan this turn. By the time I'd be done making sure the books balanced calm before the storm would probably have a 20 vote lead.
My main worry is, in any case, that Publicola isn't spending enough on base defenses, which is relatively minor as disagreements go.
fasquardon
My main worry is, in any case, that Publicola isn't spending enough on base defenses, which is relatively minor as disagreements go.
fasquardon
Balance Sheet for: Plan Calm Before The Storm
Current Treasury: 1070 Credits
One-Off Costs: 50+100+100+100+100+100 + 100+100+50+50+100+50+50+75+50+100+50=1325
One-Off Rewards: (?)+(?) *
Current Upkeep: 1413
Additional Upkeep: 75+25=100
Current Income: 2005**
Additional Income: (?)+(?)+(?)+50+25+75+50+50=250***
Total Expenses: 2838
Total Income: 2255 (+ income/loot/salvage)
Difference: -583
Next Turn's Balance: 487 (+ income/loot/salvage)
* Unknown loot from 'End to a Nightmare'; unknown loot from Coruscant salvage
** No investment penalty!
*** Unknown income from 'Senatorial Protection'; possible income from 'Muunilist Reconstruction' and/or 'Taris Refugee'
So yeah. Given omake bonuses, we're likely to score quite a few crits this turn, and the final 'balance' doesn't account for the unknown loot or multiple possible sources of income. On the other hand... having a balance of less than 500 credits, right before 'the big one' hits next turn, is not a pleasant feeling
As always, I'm willing to make changes depending on feedback, so please let me know what you like/dislike and what you'd prefer to change!
Current Treasury: 1070 Credits
One-Off Costs: 50+100+100+100+100+100 + 100+100+50+50+100+50+50+75+50+100+50=1325
One-Off Rewards: (?)+(?) *
Current Upkeep: 1413
Additional Upkeep: 75+25=100
Current Income: 2005**
Additional Income: (?)+(?)+(?)+50+25+75+50+50=250***
Total Expenses: 2838
Total Income: 2255 (+ income/loot/salvage)
Difference: -583
Next Turn's Balance: 487 (+ income/loot/salvage)
* Unknown loot from 'End to a Nightmare'; unknown loot from Coruscant salvage
** No investment penalty!
*** Unknown income from 'Senatorial Protection'; possible income from 'Muunilist Reconstruction' and/or 'Taris Refugee'
So yeah. Given omake bonuses, we're likely to score quite a few crits this turn, and the final 'balance' doesn't account for the unknown loot or multiple possible sources of income. On the other hand... having a balance of less than 500 credits, right before 'the big one' hits next turn, is not a pleasant feeling
As always, I'm willing to make changes depending on feedback, so please let me know what you like/dislike and what you'd prefer to change!
(Omake) Employment Benefits (Canon)
Employment Benefits Benefits
"Sir? Could I have your attention for a few moments."
The shade of Darth Vectivus turned from his pupils. He hadn't payed attention the man's approach, since the force presence was so weak.
"Yes? I'm afraid there's not much I can teach you"
The man just shook his head.
"No sir, this isn't about what you can do for me. Quite the opposite. I'm from Sentient Resources. You are an employee of the Abyss Watchers, and therefore entitled to certain benefits. First, please take this."
He handed the shade a number of pages. There was an awkward moment until he pulled his arm back out.
"I see. We shall consider how to deal with this. No matter. Could we head to a more private space? I dislike discussing financial details in the open"
The phantom felt a grin coming, this might be almost as good as the earlier meeting. And it might be nice to use his office again. He'd spent a lot of time there, when he was still alive.
They arrived, and the man spread out the documents across the desk. There were a lot of docuements, but it was also a rather large table.
"First, I have taken the freedom to open a banking account for your salary. I assume you do not already posses one. Sign here and here to transfer ownership. Please don't use your title, it would make things difficult. Oh. Hm, we'll deal with that later. "
Darth Vectivus just continued to stand. There wasn't much point in sitting down, and the man didn't seem to expect a response.
"As a member of the inner circle, you are entitled to a financial advisor. I currently have your assets in a broad, stable portfolio, but if you have other investment preferences, do inform me. I also invested the payment for the mansion, the contract is over there and the plain text summary next to it. Please take your time to consider it, and if you have any issues, do get back to us."
The man gestured towards one of the pages. Perpetual right of residence, and veto of visitors. Rather generous, given that he already agreed.
"Don't you think this is going a bit far? I can hardly use any of it, and I already agreed to grant her this place."
"No. We treat our employees well, as long as they treat us well. Secret of our success. And frankly, nobody with a brain would try to cheat an ancient, undead Sith Lord. Well, a sane, ancient, undead Sith Lord. The other kind would get mandatory therapy sessions."
"I admit I find the image rather amusing. How would you enforce such a thing?"
The man just shrugged. He seemed rather unconcerned.
"A task for the researchers. It's not necessary yet, but a good employee plans for the future. Now, since we are already on the topic of health benefits. You are not currently eligible for most of them."
Vectivus had to bite back a laugh. This really was golden. He should thank Lady Ciaran the next time he saw her.
"Sir, if you could restrain you mirth for a few moments? You lack a body, and so you don't have much on the way of health. However, another inner circle member has 'total body restoration in case of loss', and while the context is different, it was decided it should apply to you as well. We are currently working several different approaches."
"It is not so simple, else the galaxy would be flooded with ancient Sith. And I do not relish the thought of possessing some poor unfortunate merely to spend a few more years. Possession is never pleasant, for either party."
The man seemed rather unconcerned, despite the shade's angry tone.
"Oh of course, that was a concern. The leading idea is to show you various candidates, and clone the best fit. Hopefully that should avoid the interference of a mind. We have contacts to kamino, and a capable biotech lab. The basic tech is there. However, the feasibility studies are not quite finished, so I cannot tell you a timeframe. Additionally, this is a major project, so it requires the ok of Lady Ciaran."
It was an intriguing thought. He wouldn't get his hopes up quite yet, but it would be nice to walk the galaxy once more.
"You do realise the problems you will invite, should you succeed."
The man gave a thin smile, and nodded.
"I believe it's called a 'recruitment opportunity'. But yes, that is a serious concern. We do have a fallback, which I will not discuss because I'm not cleared for it, but apparently it's considered both questionably moral and questionably effective. But rest assured, we shall deal with the issue."
Darth Vectivus gave a laugh at this. Lady Ciaran had a knack for attracting audacious people, didn't she?
"You will deal with the most powerful Sith Lords in history?I must admit some doubt, there."
The man straightened at that, and looked the Force Phantom straight in the eyes.
"Sentient Resources ensures all employees get their due. We take our duty serious, and are very literal where contract termination is concerned. We can't enforce it right now, where this issue is concerned. I freely admit that. But that is merely another challenge."
And Darth Vectivus was willing to believe he'd truly try, and do better than expected, even if he wasn't quite ready to expect success. He was really starting to like this century.
AN: I like the idea that the most stone cold bastards in the company work in Sentient resources.
And of course the idea of an army of resurrected sith lords, with is the benefit of employment benefits.
"Sir? Could I have your attention for a few moments."
The shade of Darth Vectivus turned from his pupils. He hadn't payed attention the man's approach, since the force presence was so weak.
"Yes? I'm afraid there's not much I can teach you"
The man just shook his head.
"No sir, this isn't about what you can do for me. Quite the opposite. I'm from Sentient Resources. You are an employee of the Abyss Watchers, and therefore entitled to certain benefits. First, please take this."
He handed the shade a number of pages. There was an awkward moment until he pulled his arm back out.
"I see. We shall consider how to deal with this. No matter. Could we head to a more private space? I dislike discussing financial details in the open"
The phantom felt a grin coming, this might be almost as good as the earlier meeting. And it might be nice to use his office again. He'd spent a lot of time there, when he was still alive.
They arrived, and the man spread out the documents across the desk. There were a lot of docuements, but it was also a rather large table.
"First, I have taken the freedom to open a banking account for your salary. I assume you do not already posses one. Sign here and here to transfer ownership. Please don't use your title, it would make things difficult. Oh. Hm, we'll deal with that later. "
Darth Vectivus just continued to stand. There wasn't much point in sitting down, and the man didn't seem to expect a response.
"As a member of the inner circle, you are entitled to a financial advisor. I currently have your assets in a broad, stable portfolio, but if you have other investment preferences, do inform me. I also invested the payment for the mansion, the contract is over there and the plain text summary next to it. Please take your time to consider it, and if you have any issues, do get back to us."
The man gestured towards one of the pages. Perpetual right of residence, and veto of visitors. Rather generous, given that he already agreed.
"Don't you think this is going a bit far? I can hardly use any of it, and I already agreed to grant her this place."
"No. We treat our employees well, as long as they treat us well. Secret of our success. And frankly, nobody with a brain would try to cheat an ancient, undead Sith Lord. Well, a sane, ancient, undead Sith Lord. The other kind would get mandatory therapy sessions."
"I admit I find the image rather amusing. How would you enforce such a thing?"
The man just shrugged. He seemed rather unconcerned.
"A task for the researchers. It's not necessary yet, but a good employee plans for the future. Now, since we are already on the topic of health benefits. You are not currently eligible for most of them."
Vectivus had to bite back a laugh. This really was golden. He should thank Lady Ciaran the next time he saw her.
"Sir, if you could restrain you mirth for a few moments? You lack a body, and so you don't have much on the way of health. However, another inner circle member has 'total body restoration in case of loss', and while the context is different, it was decided it should apply to you as well. We are currently working several different approaches."
"It is not so simple, else the galaxy would be flooded with ancient Sith. And I do not relish the thought of possessing some poor unfortunate merely to spend a few more years. Possession is never pleasant, for either party."
The man seemed rather unconcerned, despite the shade's angry tone.
"Oh of course, that was a concern. The leading idea is to show you various candidates, and clone the best fit. Hopefully that should avoid the interference of a mind. We have contacts to kamino, and a capable biotech lab. The basic tech is there. However, the feasibility studies are not quite finished, so I cannot tell you a timeframe. Additionally, this is a major project, so it requires the ok of Lady Ciaran."
It was an intriguing thought. He wouldn't get his hopes up quite yet, but it would be nice to walk the galaxy once more.
"You do realise the problems you will invite, should you succeed."
The man gave a thin smile, and nodded.
"I believe it's called a 'recruitment opportunity'. But yes, that is a serious concern. We do have a fallback, which I will not discuss because I'm not cleared for it, but apparently it's considered both questionably moral and questionably effective. But rest assured, we shall deal with the issue."
Darth Vectivus gave a laugh at this. Lady Ciaran had a knack for attracting audacious people, didn't she?
"You will deal with the most powerful Sith Lords in history?I must admit some doubt, there."
The man straightened at that, and looked the Force Phantom straight in the eyes.
"Sentient Resources ensures all employees get their due. We take our duty serious, and are very literal where contract termination is concerned. We can't enforce it right now, where this issue is concerned. I freely admit that. But that is merely another challenge."
And Darth Vectivus was willing to believe he'd truly try, and do better than expected, even if he wasn't quite ready to expect success. He was really starting to like this century.
AN: I like the idea that the most stone cold bastards in the company work in Sentient resources.
And of course the idea of an army of resurrected sith lords, with is the benefit of employment benefits.
Aww, you were faster.
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Panory
The Omake Dragon
- Location
- New York
- Pronouns
- He/Him
Gotta write fast. The real question is what happens to your plus ten now that we hit the max.
Goes towards the next update, I presume.
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Good, apparently we're going to need them.
Welp, there's our first omake bonus for Turn 24.
ziizo
Lazily Lurking
I worry over two parts of the plan:
1) An end to the nightmare, @Dr. Snark said the reward is an interlude not an assure victory and I am not sure Cheriss can beat an Nemesis specially with little aid.
2) Can Personal Attention be used in a personal action? it just sounds like "Do yourself this thing you were going to do yourself" so kinda redundant.
1) An end to the nightmare, @Dr. Snark said the reward is an interlude not an assure victory and I am not sure Cheriss can beat an Nemesis specially with little aid.
2) Can Personal Attention be used in a personal action? it just sounds like "Do yourself this thing you were going to do yourself" so kinda redundant.
Dr. Snark
Exactly As Planned...Probably
- Location
- Right where I want to be
- Pronouns
- He/His/Him
No, I'm pretty sure it causes an overflow, and we're back down to +0 omake bonuses!
ERRORERRORERRORERROR
That it does. Speaking of which...
This is fucking brilliant. Canon, +10 bonus to be saved for the next turn rolls.
- Location
- Seattle, WA
I think it's more like, "put even more of your time into this thing."
Dr. Snark
Exactly As Planned...Probably
- Location
- Right where I want to be
- Pronouns
- He/His/Him
Basically this: Using Personal Attention on a Personal Action means that you would be focusing your time on training to assure its success for instance. In the case of the Malachor trip it would involve studying up on the system and its history as well as whatever records of Traya Ciaran can find before she goes.
Edit: Due to the nature of the action, I will say that Ciaran's Lore stat would apply for the bonus as Publicola's plan has already surmised. Since you're effectively going on a pilgrimage of sorts...
Just wanted to make sure there was no ambiguity on that.
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Y'know, the way this is written, it sounds like +10 to all rolls next turn. I mean, I wouldn't say no, but that's probably not what you meant.
It's probably a very good thing that the Malachor pilgrimage is coming amidst the bonus swarm.
Can you imagine the fallout of a botch in Malachor? Where one who sees via the Force might be tempted to gaze upon the cradle which birthed the death of the Force. What happens when one gazes into the Abyss and blinks?
Can you imagine the fallout of a botch in Malachor? Where one who sees via the Force might be tempted to gaze upon the cradle which birthed the death of the Force. What happens when one gazes into the Abyss and blinks?
Dr. Snark
Exactly As Planned...Probably
- Location
- Right where I want to be
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- He/His/Him
Darik29
Verified Delicious
Question!
Since we do actually have the credits, can we please, Please finally buy our private Mansion/Palace on Lordran?
I want Ciara to finally have her own personal place that isn't just another base of operations for her work, and Lordran would fit the bill perfectly.
Please, plan author?
Since we do actually have the credits, can we please, Please finally buy our private Mansion/Palace on Lordran?
I want Ciara to finally have her own personal place that isn't just another base of operations for her work, and Lordran would fit the bill perfectly.
Please, plan author?
Remember that Dr. Snark has told us that "Shit Gets Real next year."
Frankly, I'm much more worried that our balance for next turn will be far too small to deal adequately with what's ahead. Heck, despite the obvious ROI potential, I was even considering dropping the Kashyyyk base. I'm still thinking about dropping the Oracle starfighters from Incom, and that's a mere 50 credits!
UbeOne
Daydreaming CPU
- Location
- Philippines
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Ciaran gazes into the abyss. The abyss blinks.
[X] Plan Calm Before The Storm
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[X] Plan Calm Before The Storm
- Location
- america
it could really be called the abyss couldn't it?Ciaran gazes into the abyss. The abyss blinks.
like the death of the force would just be a void.
if the jedi ever hear about a force user group called the abyss watchers, they might think they are guarding something horrible huh?
[X] Plan Calm Before The Storm
[X]switching one of the personal to learning the blazing chain because dammit it's cool
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