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Few hotel guests have to be concerned with being grabbed by a gator or python….

As I recall, we don’t have a hotel in New Orleans, we have a barge - and in my mind that is much less secure than a building with walls and streets that can be easily monitored. As for staying together in the insanity that Mardi Gras, try gathering all the sands on the beach with a colander 🤣

Well Cossack would really appreciate if the band gives us a heads up about any plans to leave the venue for whatever reason.  It may not seem reactionary or spur of the moment if we (the security team) have weapons stashed or at the ready, but the last time they went walk about we nearly got killed!

As for misbehaving, Cossack never does anything of the sort.  He's shown restraint in only bringing 2 handguns, 1 rifle, and 1 knife.  You should be well aware of the first 3 as they are all company registered weapons that he has used for years.  As far as the knife, well it's just an emergency and or survival tool.

For gear, Cossack will be bringing -

Black suit (Pants SP12) with white shirt (SP12) and embroidered maroon vest.

Black suit with tux tails jacket (Pants SP12) with maroon shirt (SP12) and embroidered navy blue vest.

His original black Takanaka ensemble that he arrived in NC in - this suit is unarmored and many may say outdated, I say "vintage."

One pair of dress shoes to compliment the above outfits.

His befeathered black Fedora (SP10).

Unarmored Ukrainian military jumpsuit - driving attire.

Cargo pants (SP14) and t-shirt (SP12) - driving attire.

Body suit (SP10) - to be worn under unarmored clothing.

Hardened boots for above attire.

The newly acquired Bowie knife in it's back sheath.

2 Taurus Corporate Protectors in under arm shoulder slings, with 2 extra mags for each.

Militech Dragon from company armory, with 2 extra mags - is the silencer frowned upon in most of the locals we will be traversing?

Mastoid communicator, sleep inducer, Optitech Magviewer, Swiss Army combi-tool, pocket flashlight, grooming kit, appropriate under garments and socks, and a gun cleaning kit.

Can I also get 3 cred-sticks with €5,000 each and €2,000 in cash (or should it be US currency for use on the road)?

I thought we all bought sleep inducers during the last tour? It was specified that the lessor stops did not have them when we first brought it up so we had to wait til Vegas to acquire them - which I thought we all did?

I apologize for being so dense, but can you please clarify who the RV in the convoy is for?  Is it for the drivers and crew, or is it for the Whyte Hat team?  If it's for the former, then I advocate one of the 2 vehicles we're discussing being an RV with the Drifter being optimal.  If it's the latter, then I see no reason to add a second RV to the group.

Are we planning 2 2-person teams for these outriders?  If yes, what are the proposed pairings?  Obviously Cossack is a primary driver, so who will be his spotter/relief driver?  Who will pair for the second ride?  Eddy is an unknown at this time, but if he's running drones then it seems he is ill suited for either job.

21 hours ago, senior officer Mikael van Atta said:

Not sold on the Fanmaster. Yes, it is great offroad, and a lifesaver if the ground is shitty, but on an open road it loses to more conventional vehicles. And ramming anything in a vehicles that has no traction, well... I'm not happy about that idea.

If the focus of the vehicles you're considering is maneuvers like ramming, then shouldn't we be discussing something like a pair of Hummers? They split the difference in range between the GAZ/LADA and the Spinelli while being of sufficient mass to actually be effective in ramming into the sorts of things often used in make shift road blocks.  Another option to consider - since 8-Ball is big rig certified - is an automobile and a Mac-Deux (without trailer) for that full Mad Max effect.  

Final assessment - Cossack wants to request a Ford-Mazda Thunderbird IV if it needs to be a standard auto to pair with an RV.  The T-Bird matches all of 8-Ball's minimum requirements while meeting Cossack's preference for enhanced speed.  

With 2 escort vehicles - who are the drivers other than Cossack, and what types of vehicles are they qualified for?  The GAZ/LADA Cossack has a range of 500km while the Spinelli Twin Cab only has a 300km range.  A Nissan Ford Fanmaster is not necessarily affected if faced with off-road conditions, has a 500km range, but requires Pilot: Hover not Drive.  The write-up for the Imperial Metropolitan Agriculture Nomad makes it sound more like an RV despite the listed type being Pickup, but a vehicle with a bathroom, galley, and sleeping area for 2 people may make an optimal ride for us - especially for a 'runner who needs to be secure while operating drones.  Of course, if we're going to rent an RV, why not just rent an Armadillo? 

As for weapons, I will wholeheartedly adopt 8-Ball's suggestions.  I would like to know if Cossack has time to locate and purchase a Bowie "Not a Knife" knife with appropriate under jacket, back sheath?

As a registered Corporate security service are we granted any exceptions to firearm restrictions from the local authorities?  Obviously that’s a case by case review, so is someone compiling what we can carry where and how to transport between destinations that outright refuse? If it gets down and dirty we can always buy or barter for resources. 

Tai was operating under the belief that we were supposed to minimize collateral damage and utilize our enhanced tech to be more judicial in our applications of force.  Suzy's displeasure at our slow pace, and repeated actions in blasting doors, seems to indicate we need to abandon our concern for over zealous use of force and Jesse feels vindicated in utilizing his express door opening techniques thus far.

As for saving wounded soldiers so that they can be tried and shot by a firing squad, is that truly more humane?

2 hours ago, Allen1 said:

The bank in Morrison Square is under control of Federal Regulators.  Since Night City is considered a 'Free City' of the United States, the Feds supersede the NorCal Free State in this matter.  

Well so much for hopes that someone reputable would handle the situation…..

On 14/12/2022 at 15:16, Allen1 said:

As to the two Alpha cyborgs that you defeated, The one with the center torso destruction had its biopod in the torso and the one with the destroyed head had its brain located there, so there will be no talking to them.  So yes, the undamaged head is available for Cossack to do with as he wishes.  As far as the pinball machine from Big Al's penthouse is concerned, the reconstituted Morrison Square Businessmen's Association heartily endorses you taking it with you.          

Cossack is grateful for the gift of the pinball machine. And for the record, it's Tai who will be adorning his domicile with the Alpha Borg trophy.

On 14/12/2022 at 15:16, Allen1 said:

Crusher will take Cossack up on his offer to use his house in Wells to get settled in.  On hearing this Suzy will offer to pay Cossack a monthly rental for the place as long as Kathleen is living there.  

Did Cossack wrong her in a past life that she would insult him in such a manner?  He thought they were beyond things like this.  If she wishes to provide Kathleen and Crusher some funds to utilize while they evaluate their options, that's all well and good, but Cossack is genuinely hurt that she thinks he requires some form of compensation for looking out for Kathleen.

Cossack is basing his funeral rights solely on 13th Warrior - but he’d like to pass on the virgin sacrifice to accompany the Swede to Valhalla.  And to expand on that foundation, a poor man - someone who is not a jarl - may be seen to be wealthy if his story is written for others to remember.  Cossack will talk to Celestine about writing something in his honor - a poem or maybe a song. 

Cossack will buy a boat if we want to do the whole floating funeral pyre. Guess we need to locate a meadery in Night City so that we can properly celebrate his departure. 

While we’re on the topic of not forgetting things -

Tai wants to remind everyone he’s taking the head of that first full borg on the 4th floor. If there’s a brain in there and someone wants to chat first, fine; but after that Tai is making it into a display for his mantle. Or an oversized cod piece for his next halloween outfit. Or maybe he’ll just use it as a bowl to hold wasabi nuts for him to snack on. 
Also, Cossack thinks that pinball machine would be the appropriate memento to remember this op by. Does anyone in the association want to argue the point?

In our locale, a food pantry is a place that provides non-perishable foods to people in need - whether that means homeless or low income. Problem is that then you have to be able to cook the items, and the provided bags / boxes often don’t contain all the required ingredients - like butter for boxed macaroni and cheese. 

Cossack will tell Crusher that they are free to use his house while they scout out Wells. It would be nice to have someone looking after it while he and Celestine are in Night City. 

I will see you on Saturday. 

9 hours ago, senior officer Mikael van Atta said:

Weren't we meant to be Whyte Hats, the (essentially) good guys...?

The good guys? As we share table with Arasaka and Big Al?

There’s no place like home… it’s good to be back

When I began watching it, it felt like something that would inspire my 15 year old self to start playing CP.  By the time I finished the series I felt like it was one of the campaigns my 15 year old self ran.  🙄  I enjoyed the animation, but I seriously doubt I would ever watch it again

I have an account linked to my tigerguardxi yahoo email account, or you can post the invite link to our Discord. Either way, I’m on there but I have no idea where there is or how to find my way 😀

Cossack is going to wear his (dated) grey cotton suit that he originally arrived in Night City in. Cotton and linen are some of the best fabrics for that environment, so he’ll bring the look back. And it will always look stylish with the VDB feather festooned black fedora, so let someone try to ridicule. Also, he’ll pack his Ukrainian jumpsuit and hard leather boots in case he has to do any driving or vehicular repair. In line with that consideration, he’d like to bring the best, most compact toolset he owns. To round out his technical gear, the only relevant non-weapon I can think of is the optic magview with built in digital camera. He’ll also toss a couple pair of basic t-shirts and underwear in his suitcase with his personal grooming items. 
With the time before departure, is it possible to obtain 3 cred chips - €5,000 / €5,000 / €2,500?

On 07/08/2022 at 16:19, Snowyn said:

LOL. Mitzi is mulling images -- cherries on top, a-la-mode (with ice cream) -- but not coming up with any new jewelry ideas. Of course, there's always that necklace of [bones, teeth] notion. But that's a tad excessive in her view.

You could always go with Deviled Eggs - take the useless sacks off some of the dead (or living depending on how sadistic Mitzi is feeling) DD’s and have them bronzed (chromed?) and hung on the gates of the Whyte Hat facilities, under-slung on the rear bumpers of company vehicles, placed as a door knocker on the office door. 

We need a speaker on the Dacian to alternate between Carmina Burana (the charge for the knights in Excalibur) and Anvil of Crom (Conan the Barbarian). Hopefully the Desert Devil hover will make it out of the camp and be gunned down in an epic showdown for the ages - can Mitzi bring some medias to capture this for posterity? 

Hey everyone,

 I just had a contentious meeting with my superiors with the end result being that if I’m still employed as of Monday (a likely outcome since they don’t have anyone else trained to do my job) then I will be working Monday-Saturday for the entire month of August. The final week of August we will once again evaluate the workload at my station and they will decide if we have to maintain that schedule through September. I find it a bit ironic that my involvement in a game based on fighting corporate over-reach and greed is being curtailed by corporate over-reach and greed. I’m sorry that I’ll miss the move on Alpha, but Cossack can always be given a hover with a nuke strapped in it and a cowboy hat and he can ride that into downtown Alpha if necessary - just please have James Earl Jones on the radio giving him the distance to target. 
If I manage to convince my supervisor that this is extreme and get him to go to management and make them back off I will immediately update everyone, but it’s been indicated that this decision has been made by the leadership team in the Netherlands and we have no local input.