Location: Megalopolis PD Crusher Crimewave Task Force HQ
Manta Lad reviewed the maps of Crusader Citadel in detail {See Issue 16 ~ ed.}. As Starbolt pointed out that the top level with its multiple entry ways would provide the best access, Manta Lad realized where the Crushers were holding the Crusaders.
“They’re in the Infirmary!”
With TEACHER and the Infirmary on the lowest level, Manta Lad didn't like invading Crusader Citadel from the roof. It was too far to go. But Manta Lad remembered that Black Orchid invented a stealth chemical that would provide the wearer with Invisibility. "How about we land on the roof, invisible, and enter through the northeast stairwell, near the telescope. Maybe my access card still works. We go straight down to Level 1. We totally take the Infirmary (yes!) and free the Crusaders! Then we go across the hall and take the Computer Center, free TEACHER and get him to activate the building's security defenses and stuff! Whaddayou think?" he said to all the grownups.
Level 5
· O Observatory
o Telescope
o Miniaturized radio-telescope
Starbolt told the group "Look I'm on board with however you wish to approach the situation. I just think that they will be expecting us to attack. So I would be willing to attack from one direction to draw their attention to myself and away from whoever will be infiltrating. If it gets too hairy I can fly away and get some of them to chase after me. If that doesn't sound like a good idea, I am willing to go along with what the group wants to do."
The rest of the group was silent.
Detective Broyko asked to talk with Manta Lad in his office and Dr. Morrow wanted to discuss the stealth chemical with Black Orchid.
In Det. Broyko’s office, He opened his desk drawer and pulled out one of those quit smoking gums and started chewing it with more vigor than was required. He looked up at Manta Lad. “I understand your desire to save Manta Man and the rest of the Crusaders. I know they are important to you but would Manta Man want you to put rescuing him above capturing the Crushers? In this situation what would Manta Man do?
Please think about it and send Starbolt in here please”.
<Manta Lad reply?>
Manta Lad left and Starbolt entered the Task Force Leader’s office. Det Broyko placed a hand on his shoulder, “Son, I really like you but you need to stop thinking of yourself as a sacrificial lamb. Manta Lad looks up to you and he needs your guidance. Do you really think the kid has the experience to lead this group?”
“This team needs a leader and from where I sit it is either your or Black Orchid. She has the intelligence and willpower but you have the strength and charisma.”
“I agree with you that they know there is a new set of heroes in the game but if you want a diversion don’t split your team. I would be glad to supply our SWAT team to attempt to bash in the front doors, if you would only ask.”
<Starbolt reply? Does he talk with Black Orchid?>
In the Task Office Crime Lab Dr. Morrow reviewed Black Orchid’s chemical. Dr. Morrow smiled in appreciation of its simple design. “So the chemical would provide what I call ‘Standard Invisibility’ but the wearer’s body heat and sweat will cause it to break down. Minimum exertion on a person with typical endurance would provide about ½ to 1 minute of use. Over exertion would cause the chemical to become unstable making the wearer visible.”
“In your situation there will be more than minimum exertion but the heroes would have higher than typical endurance to balance this out. Most of your team can flight right? I wouldn’t recommend a flyer carrying a non flyer to the roof. Too much exertion, hopefully you have a teammate that has a portal or teleportation power that could ferry the non flyers to the roof. I would also recommend not applying the stealth chemical until you are at the Citadel. Maybe hiding on a different roof top or in an unmarked van until it is time”
<Black Orchid reply? Is there a teammate that can get her to the roof?>
Officer Perkins had returned from his medical checkup. Fortunately he had survived the ambush with only a few scratches and bruises. He picked up his ‘Top Cop’ coffee cup his son had given him for his birthday and strolled into the main conference room of the Task Force HQ. He noticed one of the heroes keeping to the shadows. From this direction, it almost made him invisible. Officer Perkins walked to the shadowy hero but stopped a few feet from of him. “I want to thank you for helping us with the Crushers Crimewave. We wouldn’t have been able to protect Dr. Morrow without you.”
“I found out you weren’t at Manning Enterprises break in. I was wondering if you might have been one the ones who save me from the ‘Garbage Man’. That is what the press has dubbed him. They sure do come up with some corny names don’t they. Well anyway, if you were there then thanks. I meant what I said about not checking for Superheroes Licenses, you are a superhero in my book. Situations like this have allowed Vigilantes to get their Superhero License and come in from out of the cold. You should consider that.”
<The Wraith reply?>
Midnight Bug found an empty hallway to use his cell phone to check his message service. He had 3 messages from potential clients wanting to meet to discuss the availability of his services and he had a message from his client at Emersion Electronics. He wanted an update on the progress for tracking down and capturing Centurion. It was of vital importance they get their stolen power suit back.
<Midnight Bug reply?>
As Emerald Dragon stood in the conference room waiting for the team to make a decision he noticed someone was watching him. He turned to face the person. It was the Megalopolis PD chopper pilot who had flown them yesterday. He had two cups of coffee in his hand. One of the cups was made of porcelain but the other one looked like a steel military issue cup. He held out the steel cup. “Would you like a drink? I didn’t know your strength level, so I used one of the cups we keep on hand for when Volcano Man visits. He sometimes misjudges the strength of his grip. These keep clean up to a minimum.”
After taking a few drinks, the pilot looked at Emerald Dragon without flinching. “I am so jealous of you and your ability to fly. The Chopper is as close as I can get to it. I bet it is nothing like what you get to experience. I would give anything to be able to fly that way.”
<Emerald Dragon rely?>
A few minutes later Det Broyko called the heroes and the task force members into the main conference room. “Okay we have less than an hour until sunset. We need to decide on a plan, what the objective is, and who will be going in which ways. In short what is your plan of attack.”
Detective Broyko slowly chewed his gum as he looked from Starbolt to Black Orchid and back again as he waited for a response.
<Due Date: January 28th, Actions? Replies?>
Current Conditions:
Black Orchid Hit Points: 30 Power Points: 87 Willpower Defense inactive
Emerald Dragon Hit Points: 79 Power Points: 98 Acid Breath: 30 Doses
Manta Lad Hit Points: 13 Power Points: 69 Luck Points Pool: 3 Lightning Defense inactive
Starbolt Hit Points: 34 Power Points: 75
Midnight Bug Hit Points: 20 Power Points: 60
The Wraith Hit Points: 10 Power Points: 53
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Black Orchid
Thanks Tom! Nice for me that The Black Orchid got a big role in this one!
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Manta Lad:
With TEACHER and the Infirmary on the lowest level, Manta Lad didn't like invading Crusader Citadel from the roof. Too far to go. But the invisibility chemical would help.
[If the Endurance Saving Throw is made on a d20, then he says...]
A: "Howabout we land on the roof, invisible, and enter through the northeast stairwell, near the telescope. Maybe my access card still works. We go straight down to Level 1. [go to C]
[If the Endurance Saving Throw is made on a d100, then he says...]
B: "Howabout we fly over the roof and blast the telescope while we're invisible. Like, get the Crusher creeps all distracted and stuff, investigating the roof while we swoop down and BAM! smash through the big window on the northeast corner of Level 1? [go to C]
C: "We totally take the Infirmary (yes!) and free the Crusaders! Then we go across the hall and take the Computer Center, free TEACHER and get him to activate the building's security defenses and stuff! Whaddayou think?" he said to all the grownups.
OOC: :)
Best,
Jeff
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Manta Lad
OOC: Tom, is invisibility formula Endurance save based on d20 or d100?
Thanks,
Jeff
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GM
Based on d20 using the Save rules in the module “In Broad Daylight” which are available for free download off the Monkey House Games website.
Best
Tom
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Starbolt
Starbolt tells the group "Look I'm on board with however you wish to approach the situation. I just think that they will be expecting us to attack. So I would be willing to attack from one direction to draw their attention to myself and away from whoever will be infiltrating. If it gets too hairy I can fly away and get some of them to chase after me. If that doesn't sound like a good idea, I am willing to go along with what the group wants to do."
OOC: Starbolt considers himself a team player and won't argue about the consensus on how to rescue The Crusaders, since that is the primary goal. He will not be onboard to do something that is too risky for civilian casualties.
Thanks,
Jamey (Hawk/Starbolt)
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