[OCC]: Space Merchant

[the_matrix_walker]

I don't think you can walk around with a re-purposed combat drone without looking suspicious... I'm leaving Pi on board and he's just a little tech bot. (I'm keeping a comm link open in case I need him to translate something or research something for me...)

Apparently walking around with any drone makes a bad impression, so Bell will certainly put up a fight about it if you try to bring your battle-bot.

But we can have that discussion IC if we ever all make it to the air lock....

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

I don't think you can walk around with a re-purposed combat drone without looking suspicious... I'm leaving Pi on board and he's just a little tech bot. (I'm keeping a comm link open in case I need him to translate something or research something for me...)

Apparently walking around with any drone makes a bad impression, so Bell will certainly put up a fight about it if you try to bring your battle-bot.

But we can have that discussion IC if we ever all make it to the air lock....

All very true. You don't bring an AK 47 to dinner with the governor, or even the mayor. Its even rude to bring a cello or a tool box.

Though its not that any drone makes a bad impression, its that they are considered tools, and if one's following you around its on business. "Business" Drones do exist: they're called data-pads and they fit in your pocket.

[Justin Bedard]

I polished Comtox's gear up:

Equipment
Body (always carried and used)
Bionic Leg; 38 lbs , 18 500$ (Carried, weight not included)
Bionic Eye; 0.8 lbs, 15 000$ (Carried, weight not included)

Cargo hold (stored, max 1100 lbs.)
Obelisk; 223 800$ (Not Carried, Signature Gear), 216 lbs
Watcher; 39 203 (Not Carried, Signature Gear), 105 lbs
Robotic Minifac (100$ or 1lb/ hr , machinist-13); 100 000$, 100 lbs
279 lbs of raw materials ( TL9 rare materials and TL10 common materials.); 27 900$

Batteries (mostly stored)
20 AA cell (20$, 0.01 lbs, 10 flexible)
20 A cell (40$, 0.1 lb, 10 flexible)
20 B cell (60$, 1 lb )
20 C cell (200$, 10 lbs)
10 D cell (1 000$, 50 lbs)


Personal Gear (always carried or Equipped)

Small Compact Computer (Comp 6, 10 PB, B/10 hrs.) 200$, 0.25 lbs
Datapad (TL 10, B/ 50 hrs.) 10$, 0.09 lbs.
Armored Night Vision HUD glasses (TL 10, DR 15, A/10 hrs.) 350$, 0.2 lbs
Programs: Translators (English-Japanese(Native), English-Latin(accented)130GB), 160$
Voice Processor (Comp 5), 100GB, 10$
Visual Enhancement (Comp 4, +1 to vision rolls) 1 000$

Survivalist Suit (D/3wks, Expensive & Disguised (partly); x 3); 8199$, 21.2 lbs
Expidition Suit (1/20th water consumption, -120F to 120F, DR 5*)
Nanoweave Bodysuit (Light, DR 12/4*)
Air Mask (DR 10 to face & eyes, provides Sealed, 2 sec)
Medium Air tank (18hrs)
Biomedical Sensors
Life Jacket (600lb limit)
Radiation Badge
Tiny Computer (Comp. 5, 1 PB, runs the suit's D-AI (free))

[the_matrix_walker]

How long do we wait to go greet the locals?

[Justin Bedard]

hmm, I know for a fact that Comtox might find something useful, but I believe we should see to meeting our attendants soon.

[the_matrix_walker]

I've got useful data on the way too... That's what data and comm links are for...

:)

[Justin Bedard]

ah, the benefits of secondary languages...

Spoiler:  

if you didn't figure it out from comtox's second language, i'm fluent in french.

https://plus.google.com/photos/10586...JKMkJ7p24O6iAE

anyone know how to add images into posts?

[Justin Bedard]

man, no updates other than me?

Character

Spoiler:  

Attributes [55]
ST-11 DX-10 IQ-13 HT-12
HP-13 FP-9 SPD-4.5 MOV-5 PER-13 WIL-11
Height: 6'3” Weight: 212 lbs (1G) Home Gravity: 1.2G
Hair: Dark Brown, Straight, Skullet Eye: Green Skin: Pale

BL: 29 lbs Thrust:1d-1 Swing:1d+1

Skills [55]

Drone Expert RSL SL Points
Computer Operation/TL10 IQ\E+3 16 2
Expert Skill (Computer Security)/TL10 IQ\H+2 15 4
Computer Programming (AI)/TL10 IQ\H+2 15 4
Electronics Repair (Computers)/TL10 IQ\A+2 15 2
Engineer (Drones)/TL10 IQ\H+3 16 8
Electronics operation (Drone)/TL10 IQ\A+2 15 2

Professional Boxer RSL SL Points
Boxing DX\A+3 13 8
Wrestling DX\A+0 10 1
Brawling DX\E+2 12 2
Acrobatics DX\H-1 9 1
Throwing DX\A 10 1

Misc. RSL SL Points
Beam Weapons/TL10 (Pistol) DX\E+2 12 4
Gun Sport/TL10 (Pistol) DX\E+1 11 2
Merchant IQ\A-1 12 1
Economics IQ\H-1 12 2
Artist (Drawing) IQ\H-1 12 2
Computer Programming/TL 10 IQ\H 13 4
Fast-Talk IQ\A-1 12 1
Intimidation Will\A-1 10 1
Scrounging Per\A-1 12 1
Machinist/TL 10 IQ\A 13 2




Advantages [45]

Languages
French (native) [0]
English (Accented) [4] {another N}
G-Experience (0G) [1]
Talent (Drone Expert) 2 [10]
Talent (Boxer) 1 [5]
Lifting ST 1 [3]
Reduced Consumption 1 [2]
Reduced Conspumtion 2 (Water only) [1]
Wealth (Wealthy) [20]
Signature Gear (Obelisk) [2]
Signature Gear (Watcher) [1]
Cultural Familiarity (European; French) [1]



Features
Appearance (average)
Settler Anatomy
Cultural Familiarity (Western; Canadian)


Disadvantages [-35]
Overweight [-1]
Intolerance (Religious Belief) [-5]
Status 0 [-5]
Bionic Eye (One Eye (Mitigator;-70%)) [-4]
Distinct Features (Odd hair style) [-1]
Attentive [-1]
Proud [-1]

Traumatic Accident (N2)
Obsession (Build the greatest Drone) [-5]
Workaholic [-5]
Uncongenial [-1]
Bionic Leg (Lame (Legless) (Mititgator;-70%)) [-6]

Equipment

Spoiler:  

Body (always carried and used)

Bionic Leg; 38 lbs , 18 500$ (Carried, weight not included)
Bionic Eye; 0.8 lbs, 15 000$ (Carried, weight not included)


Cargo hold (stored, max 1100 lbs.)

Obelisk; 100 000$ (Not Carried, Signature Gear), 216 lbs
Watcher; 39 203 (Not Carried, Signature Gear), 105 lbs
Expensive Robotic Minifac (100$ or 1lb/ hr , machinist-13); 200 000$, 65 lbs
279 lbs of raw materials ( TL9 rare materials and TL10 common materials.); 27 900$



Batteries (mostly stored)

20 AA cell (20$, 0.01 lbs, 10 flexible)
20 A cell (40$, 0.1 lb, 10 flexible)
20 B cell (60$, 1 lb )
20 C cell (200$, 10 lbs)
10 D cell (1 000$, 50 lbs)

Personal Gear (always carried or Equipped)

Armoured Night Vision HUD glasses (TL 10, DR 15, A/10 hrs.) 350$, 0.2 lb
Pico Pad (C/20 hrs);6 300 $ ,2.11 lbs
Small Radio Comm (20-Mile range)
Fast Small Compact Computer (Comp 7, 1.01 EB)
Data pad (TL 10 model)
Programs:
Translators (French-Japanese(Native), French-Latin(accented)16.9TB)
Voice Processor (Comp 5 ,10TB)
Visual Enhancement (Comp 4, +1 to vision rolls, 0.9 TB)
AI (NV-AI, Comp. 7, 1 EB)

Survivalist Suit (D/3wks, Expensive, Disguised and Stylish (N1); x 8); 23464$, 16.2 lbs
Expedition Suit (1/20th water consumption, -120F to 120F)
Nanoweave Bodysuit (Light, DR 12/4*)
Air Mask (DR 10 to face & eyes, provides Sealed, 2 sec)
Medium Air tank (18hrs)
Biomedical Sensors
Life Jacket (600lb limit)
Radiation Badge
Tiny Computer (Comp. 5, 1 PB, runs the suit's D-AI (free))
Nanoweave Backpack (cap. 30 lbs)

Nanoweave Backpack (30 lb capacity) {N4}
Drone Manipulator Terminal (C/7.5 hrs ) $ 885, 2.25 lbs
Small IR Comm (1-mile range)
Small Radio Comm (20-mile range)
Small Sonar Comm (4.5-mile range)
Small Laser Comm (100-mile range)
Slow, Compact, Tiny Computer (Comp. 4, 10.001 PB)
Portable Terminal (max -1 penalty)
Drone Control Program (comp. 3, 0.1 PB)
HUD link

Survival Tube; 6 lbs, 2 000$ {N5}

Notes

Spoiler:  

{N1} the survivalist suit is built as a easy way to be stylish and have the upper hand should trouble arise, the suit's main components (body piece and hood) looks like dark green coveralls, whereas the secondary components (computer, gas mask, air tank, sensors, life jacket and rad badge, D cell) look like a dark-grey vest attached to a small backpack. The suit gives +1 reaction bonus from styling, but otherwise is a protective suit.

{N2} 2 years ago, Comtox was the victim of a accident at his workshop. A human-controlled drone malfunctioned during prototyping, falling backwards and pinning Comtox. Luckily, only his leg was irreparable, Unfortunately thought, Comtox fell into a depression, not caring for his co-workers or wife. After a year of therapy, Comtox was deemed stable, but he was now a different person.

{N3} because program size is not listed, I am basing the size off of the translator programs, for TL9
1 = 1 GB
2 = 3 GB
3 = 10 GB
4 = 30 GB
5 = 100 GB
6 = 300 GB
7 = 1 TB
8 = 3 TB
9 = 10 TB
10 = 30 TB
11 = 100 TB
12 = 300 TB
At each TL higher, multiply size by an exponent of 2 times the TL divided by the size difference
(eg: comp. 5 at TL 11 = ((100GB x 100 x 100)/ 1000)/1000 = 1 EB)

{N4} this nanoweave canvas bag has DR 12/3 vs piercing and cutting, and counts as sealed when closed (micro-zipper). When carried, count as torso (1/2), it does not cover crushing damage.


{N5} The survival Tube is a compact survival kit for any situation, it contains:Food Paste x 3 (30$, 1.50 lbs), Glow sticks x 5 (10, 0.5 lbs, 2 day lifespan, 2 yard radius), Survival Watch (300$, 0.5 lbs, B/3 months), Miniature Vapour Canteen (1 cup/ 40 min, 2 lbs full) 300$, 1 lb, Expensive Rescue Cocoon (1200$, 2 lbs). The total comes to 5.5 lbs and 2 000$

Another note: Comtox's parents were of 2 different languages: french and english. althought he's fluent in english, comotox in natively french, making him default to it whenever he talks first, alone, etc.

[the_matrix_walker]

I've got my drone and the Captain sees to any other needs...

I'm still waiting to hear how much of my starting cash is tied up in Bell Logistics...
But really I'm all set. Any changes I might make wouldn't be seen at the end of the thread anyway, they'll be back on Post #24, my character post...

[ericthered]

Originally Posted by Justin Bedard

anyone know how to add images into posts?

As far as I know, you can't on this forum.

Obelisk; 223 800$ (Not Carried, Signature Gear), 216 lbs

call it 100,000$.

Expedition Suit (1/20th water consumption, -120F to 120F, DR 5*)
Nanoweave Bodysuit (Light, DR 12/4*)
Air Mask (DR 10 to face & eyes, provides Sealed, 2 sec)

survival suit is approved except for DR values. All damage and DR values in UT are explicitly wrong in this campaign.

{N4} this nanoweave canvas bag has DR 12/3 vs piercing and cutting, and counts as sealed when closed (micro-zipper). When carried, count as torso (1/2), it does not cover crushing damage.

nano-weave bags ARE approved in campagin, though the stats are different. Don't worry about the details until you need to though. I'm trying to minimize equipment. Most of this is standard gear with the ship.

1) are fusion reactors using ^ settings?

No, and we're not using UT rules either (mostly). The machines described in UT are DT reactors, which require very expensive fuel, and have a minimum size of 4 yards across (this limits space ship sizes, so its important). CNO reactors run on the cosmic equivalent of dirt, but are a minimum of 20 yards across (which limits most interstellar ship sizes) and run at half efficiency. He Reactors are a minimum of 100 yards across, run on He (cheap if other reactors are around), are very finicky, and run at .75% DT efficiency. Antimatter reactors are restricted to the branch of aliens that destroyed earth. Specs for AM are unknown. Prices are based on spaceship reactor costs for Ships 2 SM larger than the given size.

2) Do quantum CPU exist? if so, are there limits?

No Quantum CPU. sorry.

3) what do I do with my extra money ? (easily 300 000$ left, but it's better to add the 5 points for x5 instead of x2... )

choose a cargo to carry around the stars! you've got the space on the ship, and currency isn't transferable. I'm sure Bell will find some hair-brained investment scheme to invest it in if he gets really bored with his money.

Originally Posted by the_matrix_walker

I'm still waiting to hear how much of my starting cash is tied up in Bell Logistics...

At this point I'm going to say none. He doesn't have the wealth to make a difference in the investment, so I'm going to say his role is as a coordinator. For a heavy involvement, buy a duty at -10 (set up versions of company on other planets, not much risk, comes up all the time but can be put off) for a 10 point patron (the company, almost never comes up).