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@Dr. Snark, a few more write-ins while we wait:

Publicola said:
  • Use Fry's code-breaker (and his grudge against the Corporate Alliance) to take over their Shadowfeed control centers and/or bank accounts
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I'm not sure if this should be an Intrigue action, or merely part of the Hero action I proposed earlier. It works either way -- sabotaging the Corporate Alliance and stealing one of their biggest assets, the CIS Shadowfeed, basically a Holonet for Separatist planets in the Outer Rim. On the other hand, we may need a few base upgrades as prerequisite -- the Shadowfeed has a number of control stations that we'd need to replicate in our base(s) before we can transfer control and eliminate the Corporate Alliance's access points. Alternately, a physical raid on Murkhana (CA headquarters, where those Shadowfeed stations are found) might be enough to seize control of the network.

Publicola said:
SUBJECT: Overview of Anomalous Materials and their Applications
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We have a number of Learning actions related to this omake, but I notice that a few are missing. Can I propose:

[] Materials Research
-[] Hiridiu -- which can be used to boost communication signals, and create nigh-untappable networks
-[] Hibridium -- a quasi-stealth material that relies on 'dimensional displacement'

Also, both of the above (and most/all of the ones already listed, including Phrik, Cortosis, Agrocite, Ionite, and Beskar) should have industrial as well as military applications. However, the 'Materials Research' action only lists a reward as 'Selected material analyzed for usage in weapons/armor'. Should industrial research be a separate action, or does it need to be a follow-up action, or can it be incorporated into the same 'Materials Research' actions?
 
D King Hecht said:
Is it a good idea to show Fry that we stole his codebreaker without his knowing? I do not want another Darra situation to happen.
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Huh. I went back to double check. Here are the two actions (turns 23 and 24) that led to us acquiring the Codebreaker:

Dr. Snark said:
[X] Fry's Fried Codebreaker: You've gotten word that one Talesan Fry has suddenly put a very powerful codebreaking machine up for sale, and according to Gulan and Var Zheen it's the real deal and they are very excited about it. Not only that, but apparently your friends Obi-Wan, Anakin, Padme, and Siri are all going to be there due to its value. Now how could you say no to that!? Chance of Success: 60% Cost 100 Reward: Bid made for codebreaker, ???
-[X] 5 Watcher Teams

Rolled 11 + 20 + 20 (Omakes) = 51 (Success)

Being able to mess withthe usual suspects was fun and all but what you were hoping for was the chance to get your hands on the codebreaker. In that regard...well there's good news and bad news.

The good news is that you were able to successfully make your bid on the codebreaker, cementing yourself as a potential buyer.

The bad news was that one of Talesan's employees was apparently a CIS mole and tried to rat out the codebreaker's location and existence to them when given the chance. While the Agent teams that were covertly running surveillance were able to stop her from transmitting any important information, the event has caused Talesan to delay the deal while he ensures that there aren't any other spies in his company. It's certainly frustrating, but you can manage since Talesan has made it very clear that he still intends on selling the codebreaker once he can ensure his safety. Though annoyingly the Republic team is still just as interested in it...

Rewards: Bid made for codebreaker, potential info leak negated which has delayed final sale
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Per the reward, it appears that we were the ones who made the successful bid, which we followed up on the following turn:
Dr. Snark said:
[X] The Codebreaker's Frying Pan: The good news from Genian is that Fry is finally over his bout of paranoia and is ready to go through with the final sale of his codebreaker. The bad news is that the Republic is still very interested in getting their hands on it and will move to ensure that they can get it for themselves, and there's a non-zero chance the CIS might find out enough to make a play of their own. All you have to do is figure out a way to get your hands on the codebreaker and make sure no one else figures out you acquired it in the process. Easy, right? Chance of Success: 50% Reward: Fry's codebreaker secured
-[X] The Silencer

Rolled: 33 + 15 (Bonuses) + 20 (Omakes) = 68 (Success)

Of course it wouldn't be that easy.

So as it turns out the Separatists just so happened to figure out where the sale was taking place (thanks, Palpatine) and launched an attack on the planet of Azure to secure the codebreaker. While the Republic forces managed to successfully stall them, the Separatist forces started to push closer to the device's location.

The Silencer managed to lead a strike team through the chaotic battle and just barely managed to recover the device and leave a decoy behind. As a result, the Republic ended up destroying the fake, ensuring that by all accounts the codebreaker no longer existed.

The codebreaker was...incredible. You tested it on the encryption used on the message between Dooku and Sev'rance back during the battle at Kamino, and it was able to crack it within a few moments. It was definitely worth acquiring it...and keeping it out of Palpatine's hands.

Rewards: Codebreaker recovered, increased chance of success for all Intrigue actions
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So: we bid on the codebreaker, we bought it, Palpatine uses the CIS to try to grab the codebreaker, then 'responds' by sending the Republic to ensure that someone would get it, the Silencer infiltrates the battlefield (!), grabs the codebreaker and plants a decoy right before it gets destroyed, so everyone else thinks it was lost in the fighting.

It is made clear that both the Republic and Separatists believe the codebreaker was destroyed. However, it is not mentioned if we ever told Talesan the truth. We did pay for it, and it was our rightful property before we took it off-planet, but he wasn't a member of our organization at that point. We did invite him to join us on Taris the following turn, though:
Dr. Snark said:
[X] Buy Out Fry Industries: Talesan Fry is perhaps the best security specialist in the galaxy, but between his paranoia and his now shaky relations with the CIS and Republic after the fiasco with his codebreaker his company is not able to grow to its full potential. Buy out his company, resettle him on a nice, secure planet like Taris or possibly even Kalee and bring him into your fold. Chance of Success: 70% Reward: Fry Industries bought out and relocated to secure location

Rolled: 57 + 10 (Bonuses) + 20 (Omakes) = 87 (Success)

Despite his (admittely justified) paranoia after his abortive attempt to sell his codebreaker, Fry was admittedly quite receptive to the buyout...mainly because you told him that he could relocate to Taris and have a nice, easily-fortified block to fortify like no tomorrow.

And fortify he did; not even your wiretaps would be able to get into the newly incorporated Fry Industries headquarters, as it's been fortified with enough surveillance and defense systems that the area has begun to pick up the nickname "Talesan's Box." It got to the point where Fry had to set up an arrangement with Zinnerman to ensure that he wasn't secretly building up an army of droids or something like that given how little public knowledge is available about the facility.

Good news is that he's begun selling his security systems throughout CNS space which should make life a bit easier for your counterintelligence people...and with his codebreaker you don't have to worry about his systems accidentally picking up anything you don't want them to find.

Rewards: Fry Industries relocated to Taris, +75 Investment income from contracts, general increase of security for CNS planets
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This makes it seem like we don't tell him about the codebreaker. Especially that bit at the end -- "with his codebreaker you don't have to worry about his systems accidentally picking up anything you don't want them to find" -- seems revealing. Talesan Fry was still not yet a member of the Abyss Watchers, so keeping him out of the loop makes some sense.

This last turn is when we finally got around to recruiting him:
Dr. Snark said:
[X] One Fried Paranoiac, Extra Crispy: Fry is a paranoid man who is now of the belief that both the Republic and CIS are out to get him...the thing is while his reasoning is wrong his conclusions are entirely correct in a sense. Why not point this out to him and get one of the most talented inventors in the galaxy fully on your side? Chance of Success: 60% Reward: Taelsan Fry formally recruited
-[X] PR-1

Rolled 47 + 10 (Bonuses) + 20 (Omakes) + 12 (PR-1) = 89 (Success)

After PR-1 went through what could only be described as a ludicrous amount of security to get into Talesan's Box, he managed to come face-to-face with Fry once again, who apparently had looked considerably more haggard than he had been previously - evidently his almost complete solitude after the abortive codebreaker sale had not been good for his health.

When PR-1 told him that you had an offer for him he nearly rejected it out of paranoia, only relenting when you agreed to meet him personally in the Box.

When you told him what was really going on in the galaxy and how Palpatine was playing both sides he first passed out from shock. Then once he came to he interrogated you in depth, and admittedly it took quite the effort on your part to make sure that you didn't reveal too much information while still convincing him you were telling the truth.

...You did tell him in no small words that if Palpatine won it was almost guaranteed Obi-Wan and Siri would die to Order 66. He ended up yelling at you to get out once you told him about that, though you could tell it was more so he could process what you had said than out of anger.

A day later he contacted you again, asking a single question:

"What can I do to help stop him?"

Reward: Talesan Fry recruited
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We recruit him by telling him about Palpatine playing both sides, and specifically targeting the Jedi. It does say that "It took quite the effort on your part to make sure that you didn't reveal too much information", but once again it is not specified what information we decide to hold back.


All that to say: @Dr. Snark, does Talesan Fry know we have the codebreaker? Was that part of the information we told him last turn, or was it part of the information we kept? Given that he was recruited, is he now a full member of the Abyss Council, or is he something else?
 
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Publicola said:
Huh. I went back to double check. Here are the two actions (turns 23 and 24) that led to us acquiring the Codebreaker:

SNIP A LOT OF LEGWORK

All that to say: @Dr. Snark, does Talesan Fry know we have the codebreaker? Was that part of the information we told him last turn, or was it part of the information we kept? Given that he was recruited, is he now a full member of the Abyss Council, or is he something else?
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Evidence that Publicola would be a pretty great history teacher or detective, Exhibit F.
 
Publicola said:
@Dr. Snark, a few more write-ins while we wait:
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While I did say I was done suggesting write ins for this turn... I was looking through your "Briefing the Boss Part 2" and found out something that ended either this turn or a few turns back:

Publicola said:
Goelitz-Ylix War ends in 20 BBY
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While there are a few things we could do with this, we could send the war cine watch dog organization that is on one of the CNS's planets(totally forgot the name, sadly) to see if anyone committed any war crime.
 
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    • Galactic News:
    Jedi Temple Massacre:     The Republic has been left reeling over the events of the Temple Massacre, with debates raging in the Senate over what should be done about one of the most catastrophic events the Jedi Order has ever faced. While the majority of the Senate agrees that something must be done to prevent it from happening again and ensuring loyalty among Jedi currently in the military, the real question is "how?"

    Techno Union Under New Leadership: After the rioting on Metalorn began to die down it was announced that a new "Council of Eight" would be assuming control of the Techno Union in place of Wat Tambor, who is missing and presumed dead. The new leadership has assured the Confederacy that they will continue to support their efforts, although many are still curious to see what exactly the Eight have in store for the Union as a whole.

    (CLASSIFIED) "Supercapital" Ship Construction Accelerated: Faced with the threat of the unknown Separatist weapon causing significant damage to Republic Navy ships attempting to push the Separatists back, the Senate has voted on diverting as many resources as possible to completing the secret project started close to a year ago. While it is uncertain if it will be able to stop the Separatist weapon, if nothing else it would provide considerable fire support to the Republic Navy.

    Underworld News:
    Mandalorian Mercenaries Rally: While support for the new Mandalore hasn't been public, rumors have begun to spread that a significant number of Mandalorians who have been working as mercenaries or bounty hunters have begun to align themselves with him. No one has been able to confirm it as of yet, but there has been word that they've been seen grouping themselves up more and more in recent months.

    Thyferran Enigma: Rumors have also begun to swirl that Thyferra may be working to get some of their bacta smuggled off-planet so it can be sold to the Republic. However word of this has been spotty at best as few wish to tangle with the Separatist forces that have effectively occupied the planet.

    Zabrak Duo Gathering Support: The Zabrak duo have begun to hire on effectively anyone they can find for a mission of some kind - though no one is aware of what it might be and they aren't telling. All that anyone really knows is that whoever's being targeted must have considerable security given their almost constant drive to recruit people for it.

    Organization News:
    Foundry Blitz: Many people in the Watchers were stunned to hear about the runaway success of the first assault on the Foundry. While the station has yet to be fully claimed, the fact that over half of its decks were cleared in one continuous assault has been nothing short of mind-boggling to many members of the military command.

    Sair's Experiments: With the debut of the Blaster Bits, many of the Watchers engineering corps have been viewing them with what can only be described as "stunned amazement." While they are hardly an entirely new idea, the effectiveness of the design has been surprising. What has also interested them is that Cheriss has been making a number of queries about a "super secret amazing thing I'm working on" in her own words.

    (CLASSIFIED) Alliance With Dooku!?: Against the expectations of a large majority of people in the know, the idea that the Watchers are now allying with Count Dooku himself, even in a nominal capacity, has proved to be a shock to quite a few people. While some who have been with Ciaran for a long time have said the idea was possible, the fact that it is happening still surprised many.

    AN: This embarrassingly took way longer than it should. I most certainly have not been distracted for inane reasons again. No sir. But uh...if I were, it would be because Xenoblade 2 is a hell of a drug. Once you start time just...goes away, man. It's craaazy.

    Anyway. We'll see how long it takes me to write flavor text for the 50 write-ins. How hard could it be?
     
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    • Wouldn't call an Imperator (since old-EU, that's what they are right now) a 'super capital'. It's broadly comparable to a Venator, just in different roles. That and the early Mandators and the Kuati battlecruisers are bigger and more powerful.

    I'd expect either a Mandator-II or some form of Sarlacc Project personally.
     
    we seriously need to get rid of Maul and Savage, they are effectively useless against Sidious because of Maul's fear of the guy and Savage's loyalty to his brother.

    Also we need more of that one Kaleesh who made the blaster noises, i loved that guy. Not to mention putting Grievous on the foundry team was brilliant XD
     
    dredloki said:
    why would they test it one a sun with PEOPLE ON THE PLANET CIRCLING IT FOR GODS SAKE!!!!????
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    To be fair, they might not have known it was going to cause a fucking supernova. They could have been aiming for a coronal mass ejection or something on that scale and just really fucked up some of their equations.

    edit: aaaaand now I'm imagining the call that would have followed that. "Oh god man we fucked up! We fucked up so bad they're going to invent new fucking crimes just to charge us with them!"
     
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    Stroth said:
    edit: aaaaand now I'm imagining the call that would have followed that. "Oh god man we fucked up! We fucked up so bad they're going to invent new fucking crimes just to charge us with them!"
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    "I didn't know the Republic had a penal code for Negligent Genocide!"
     
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