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| * **Mood:** Over a quick, bitter coffee, Tom Zanders outlines the mission: | * **Mood:** Over a quick, bitter coffee, Tom Zanders outlines the mission: |
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| * **Target:** [[malek_vaross|Professor Malek Vaross]], Dean of the Faculty for Physics and Geology at the [[danah_wanah_university_of_new_kourou|Danah-Wanah University]], is traveling with a [[federal_courier_caravans|Federal Courier Service caravan]] from [[Firetown|Firetown]] to [[New Kourou|New Kourou]]. His groundbreaking research into Smart Matter is critical to the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], and [[jane_bold|Jane Mendoza]] wants him alive for her own purposes. | * **Target:** [[malek_vaross|Professor Malek Vaross]], Dean of the Faculty for Physics and Geology at the [[danah_wanah_university_of_new_kourou|Danah-Wanah University]], is traveling with a Federal Courier Service caravan from [[Firetown|Firetown]] to [[New Kourou|New Kourou]]. His groundbreaking research into Smart Matter is critical to the Federal Confederation, and Jane Mendoza wants him alive for her own purposes. |
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| * **Context:** The caravan will stop at the [[halfway_inn|Halfway Inn]] for a mandatory six-hour break. During this time, Professor Vaross, the only passenger in the caravan’s passenger cart, will rest in the Landlady’s Room, a small private space on the inn's upper floor. | * **Context:** The caravan will stop at the [[halfway_inn|Halfway Inn]] for a mandatory six-hour break. During this time, Professor Vaross, the only passenger in the caravan’s passenger cart, will rest in the Landlady’s Room, a small private space on the inn's upper floor. Alongside the professor, a secure suitcase containing highly sensitive materials will be locked in the safe inside the room. |
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| | * Tom Zanders reveals that Jane Mendoza’s inside sources within the Firetown administration tipped her off about Professor Vaross’ travel plans and the suitcase’s contents. These informants, embedded deep within the Confederation's research and logistics networks, flagged the professor’s movements as a critical opportunity for the gang. While Zanders avoids providing further details, he notes that the suitcase and the professor are linked to "cutting-edge developments in a technology" Mendoza is deeply interested in harnessing for her own purposes. |
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| | * When pressed for more information, Zanders shuts down any questions with a sharp retort: “Need-to-know only, prospects. Jane’s orders. Focus on grabbing the professor and the case, not digging into secrets you’re not paid to understand.” |
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| ==== Security Details ==== | ==== Security Details ==== |
| * **Xiao Mehta, Federal Sheriff Deputy and Personal Bodyguard:** Xiao is highly trained, disciplined, and unwaveringly loyal to protecting Professor Vaross. Her mission is not only to ensure his safety but also to prevent him from falling into enemy hands under any circumstances. | * **Xiao Mehta, Federal Sheriff Deputy and Personal Bodyguard:** Xiao is highly trained, disciplined, and unwaveringly loyal to protecting Professor Vaross. Her mission is not only to ensure his safety but also to prevent him from falling into enemy hands under any circumstances. |
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| * **Professor Malek Vaross' Federal Capsule:** Professor Vaross carries a Federal Capsule, a small, discreet container filled with potassium cyanide, issued exclusively to secret-keepers of the Federal Confederation. In the event of capture, the capsule allows him to take his own life rather than risk revealing classified information critical to the Confederation’s security. This creates an additional layer of complexity for the mission, as the players must capture him alive while preventing him from accessing the capsule. | * **Professor Malek Vaross' Federal Capsule:** Professor Vaross carries a [[Federal Capsule|Federal Capsule]], a small, discreet container filled with potassium cyanide, issued exclusively to secret-keepers of the Federal Confederation. In the event of capture, the capsule allows him to take his own life rather than risk revealing classified information critical to the Confederation’s security. This creates an additional layer of complexity for the mission, as the players must capture him alive while preventing him from accessing the capsule. |
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| * **4 Deputies of the Federal Sheriff:** Deputies rotate patrols throughout the inn and surrounding area, with two always on duty and two resting. Deputies include [[livia_valkyrie_ferreira|Livia “Valkyrie” Ferreira]] and [[kaian_raven_montclair|Kaian “Raven” Montclair]], both known for their vigilance and combat skills. | * **4 Deputies of the Federal Sheriff:** Deputies rotate patrols throughout the inn and surrounding area, with two always on duty and two resting. Deputies include [[livia_valkyrie_ferreira|Livia “Valkyrie” Ferreira]] and [[kaian_raven_montclair|Kaian “Raven” Montclair]], both known for their vigilance and combat skills. |
| * **Professor's Weakness:** Zanders mentions that Professor Vaross is a sweet tooth who cannot resist sugary treats. Leveraging this indulgence could provide a non-violent method to subdue him discreetly. | * **Professor's Weakness:** Zanders mentions that Professor Vaross is a sweet tooth who cannot resist sugary treats. Leveraging this indulgence could provide a non-violent method to subdue him discreetly. |
| * **Possible Equipment:** Apart from firearms (Jane Mendoza forbids their use to avoid drawing attention), the players can select gear from the gang’s arsenal, including all [[detailed_overview_of_the_weapons_commonly_used_by_the_gang_members|ExoHuman weapons of the Gamma Age]], as well as specialized tools such as [[lumilight|LumiLights]] (stolen Federal Sheriff tech). Clothing and uniforms are also available for disguise purposes. | * **Possible Equipment:** Apart from firearms (Jane Mendoza forbids their use to avoid drawing attention), the players can select gear from the gang’s arsenal, including all [[detailed_overview_of_the_weapons_commonly_used_by_the_gang_members|ExoHuman weapons of the Gamma Age]], as well as specialized tools such as [[lumilight|LumiLights]] (stolen Federal Sheriff tech). Clothing and uniforms are also available for disguise purposes. |
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| | ===== Success Conditions ===== |
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| | * Capture Professor Vaross alive and relatively unharmed. |
| | * Neutralize Xiao Mehta without drawing undue attention. |
| | * Escape the Halfway Inn before the caravan resumes its journey. |
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| | ===== Failure Conditions ===== |
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| | * Professor Vaross is killed or severely injured. |
| | * The players are captured or killed. |
| | * The caravan departs with the professor still onboard. |
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| | ===== Rewards Upon Successful Completion ===== |
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| | * **Trust within the Jane Mendoza Gang:** Progress toward full membership. |
| | * **Equipment Upgrades:** Access to higher-tier weapons and gear for future missions. |
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| ===== Key Locations at the Halfway Inn ===== | ===== Key Locations at the Halfway Inn ===== |
| **Landlady’s Room (Target’s Location):** | **Landlady’s Room (Target’s Location):** |
| * Upper floor, accessible via stairs from the Entrance Hall | * Upper floor, accessible via stairs from the Entrance Hall |
| * Modest private room with bed, wardrobe and table. | * Modest private room with a bed, wardrobe, table, and a secure safe built into the floor. The safe might house Professor Vaross’ suitcase, which contains critical research information. |
| * A single Deputy guards the stairs at all times, with patrol rotations increasing traffic to the area. | * A single Deputy guards the stairs at all times, with patrol rotations increasing traffic to the area. |
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