TLAS2 Chapter 9 Triple Trouble

Now they have an insight into their enemies' plans, the Web lay plans of their own; three separate plans, to be exact, each intended to thwart some aspect of the forces arrayed against them. But there's a very real difference between planning a thing and doing a thing, as The Spider and her three teams are about to find out…

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Mechanics

SIMPLE Q: Did the Mustang hit the city? 50/50 5,1 Yes, But

Systems partially restored, minimal impact, just property damage. 

 

Where did it hit? 10 Mercers’ Quarter

GATHER INFORMATION: Trace Hunt: Armada location, Risky, high (Scout ability): 2d+1d (Sallow Assist, 1 Stress): 3,5,6 Success

 

COMPLEX Q: Where is the armada being assembled? 113, 323 (cartwheel, natural crystal)

In the Crystal Caves, below the continent of Conflict

 

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Shadow Team: Trace, Crater

 

The Plan: Stealth

The Detail: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines

Loadouts: all Medium

 

Engagement Roll: 1D 

• Luck: +1D
• High Tier target: -1D
• Second Storey: +1D

Result: Bad Result (desperate)

 

COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the threat? 345, 123 (eye spy, flayed skin)

Unseen, involved in identity theft

 

SIMPLE Q: Are there barrels here? (Likely) 3,1,2: No because

Warehouse is empty (stock just moved)

 

UNE NPC: Female tactless gypsy. Motivations: accompany advice, guard discretion, support the world.  

SIMPLE Q: are they spotted? (Likely): Yes

 

Simple Q: are there lookouts? (Likely) Yes, but

They are outside

 

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Deliverance: The Spider, Sallow

 

The Plan: Transport

The Detail: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ

Loadouts: all Heavy

 

Engagement Roll: 1D 

• Luck: +1D

Result: Mixed Result (Risky)

 

COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the challenge? 563, 253 (winged spike, crossed sabres)

The Crows are fighting a battle in the ruins of the Mercer’s Quarter/ Mustang

 

SIMPLE Q: vs Undying/ Silver Nails? Likely: 4,1,1 Yes, but

They are not the only ones

 

Team Crasher Engagement Roll: 

 

ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Crasher: Valerian, Tatters

 

The Plan: Transport

The Detail: Teleport in, grab Mina, teleport out

Loadouts: all Medium

 

Engagement Roll: 1D 

• Luck: +1D
• Bold & Daring: +1D
• Strong defences: -1D
• Aid (Setarra): +1D
• High Bad Result (desperate)

 

SIMPLE Q: Does Setarra double cross her? (Likely) 5,1,1 (Yes But) Temporarily “I didn’t say when”