Tamar Campaign

The department of redundancy called

 

just got back from a "perfect week". I believe I owe you guys a campaign update

 

Hueh hueh hueh

 

original RP moved to next post. reserved for more RP.

The Duke has been tight lipped about the nature of these attacks, but Lily Morgana has privately helped me fill in some of the gaps. Apparently, the Duke has been secretly supporting the Tamar Union "revolutionaries" in a bid to regain his lost territory along the Lyran-FRR border. So far, no systems have changed hands; only some moderate unrest among the more pro-Lyran systems within FRR. Kobe was to be the staging area for more aggressive Union operations. However, it appears that somewhere along the line, the Duke of Porrima, Ryan Steiner, caught wind of his contemporary's plans. Morgana suspects that

on what has been going on.The true purpose of our assailants is still a mystery, but I am almost certain it had somethingWith our ranks now fully operational, I am eager to make good on that. The Duke's investigation into the attacks here are far from over, but our part in this is over. I have given a full report to the Duke on our experience on Kobe. Our evidence points to some conspiracy involving the Skye separatists. It appears that they were working to undermine the Duke's own plans to regain lost territory of his Tamar March.

 

Many have come here... few have returned.
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"Tell me, Magnus..."

"Address me as Major Sullivan. This is not a social call, Shepard. What do you want?"

"Apologies, Major... what do you know of the ship known as the Mischief Maker?"

"I've read some official reports (http://www.theskjaldborg.com/index.php?threads/project-ancestor.1827/page-2#post-49767). I've also heard rumors. Some say she works secretly for Comstar to cause chaos and strife wherever she goes. Others say she is captained by a descendant of Kerensky himself; here to take revenge upon the Inner Sphere. The crazier ones say she is crewed by the damned. I've even heard some say that she has no crew at all, but operates autonomously... either supernaturally or with AI... the rumor mill can't decide. All of them say she has amassed enough hidden wealth to set up a new bandit kingdom; I take it that is what you are interested in?"

"What if I told you I know the location of her main harbor?"

"My first reaction would be to say 'you are nuts', but... you are smarter than most. I'm guessing you have something to back it up?"

"I do. I will even tell you the system as a sign of good faith... you won't like it, but the risk is worth the reward."

"Where?"

"Star's End" (http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Star's_End)

"Damn, woman... I see where this is going... you ask a lot. How do I know you aren't stringing me along with more bullshit lies."

"Technically, I never lied to you before. I may have left some details out... I may have escaped your custody, but that was for self-preservation. I could not... trust your men. I'm good at finding information. I did a little research on you, Major, after our last meeting. I know that you are an honorable man. I also know about some of your family... your sister, Rachael... Risin. You've been very busy. Still haven't figured out where you went about a decade ago... need more time on that."

"You think blackmail will get you anywhere with me?"

"You have me all wrong, Major. I only meant to show your secrets are safe with me; like I said before... a sign of good faith. If we are to move forward from here, we will need to trust eachother."

"I am a long way off from trusting you."

"Before I was captured by those Skye bastards, did you know it was I that leaked the details of their operation to Duke Kelswa? I've been watching your movement. It was my suggestion that he contact you."

"Yes, I was told earlier today. Your information gathering is impressive, but changes little of my opinion of you."

"Then trust this, Sullivan: The information I have is solid. The job will be dangerous and I can't do it alone. As I'm sure you know, the area is crawling with pirates. I need a small, but talented team of mercenaries who can get the job done. I will be risking my neck too. It is not in my best interest to mislead you. There is enough wealth in it to make all of us stinking rich."

"Even if the location is right, how do we know that some local pirates don't have the same info?"

"Oh the pirates know of it... at least the general area."

"I don't think..."

"The thing is they are all too scared to go near it now. They say anyone who tries to... none have returned."

"Sounds a bit cliche... also not encouraging."

"Yeah, the "none have returned" bit sounds like typical pirate bullshit. The lingering bodies and debris discourage the less foolhardy from getting too close. However, I have info that the pirates don't: maps, codes, IFF frequencies, etc. The cache is definitely protected by automated security defenses and I can get past them."

"Where did you get all this?"

"I can't tell you now... not here. A girl has to keep a few secrets. Suffice to say that during my travels I bumped into a recently 'retired' crew member who had a falling out with the captain of the Mischief Maker. He was very... helpful."

"I recognize that look. Okay, the info is real. What's to stop me from telling all this to the Duke? I'm sure he would be interested in such information."

"What an unkind thing to suggest!... but, naturally, I have already accounted for that. I have all the useful details. You still only have the system.. a very dangerous and nebulous system at that. Chances are not good he will take you seriously and even if he does, do you really think you can trust him more than me? It's not like he would be willing to risk the trip out there with you. More likely his troops would leave you blowing in the solar winds at the first sign of any problems."

"You make a compelling case, Shepard. We will talk again, tomorrow."

"I'm glad you think so, Major Sullivan... Oh and it's Lily Morgana now. Shepard died with my loyalties to the Tamar Union."

GM NOTE: the basis of this story arc is something I've been keeping on the backburner since August 2012! I've been biding time waiting to find an appropriate opportunity to introduce it into the campaign. Get ready for something very interesting.

 

Final Salvage Report:

Turn 01 - Mission 01 (Delta)

• no salvage rights

Turn 01 - Mission 02 (Alpha)

• no salvage rights

Turn 01 - Mission 03 (Gamma)

• no salvage rights (thread mission log missing)

Turn 02 - Mission 01 (Alpha)

• Griffin GRF-2N = 1,593,345
• Black Knight BL-6b-KNT = 3,684,889 - CLAIMED
• Thunderbolt TDR-6S = 2,300,472
• Griffin GRF-2N #2 = 2,301,425
• Total salvage value = 9,880,131 -> 9.9 million (rounded to nearest 50k)
• Maximum salvage rights (50%) = 4.95m
• Total salvage claimed = 3,684,889 -> 3.7m
• Total cash reimbursement (Duke Kelswa) = 1.25m

Turn 02 - Mission 02 (Delta)

• Griffin GRF-2N #3 = 2,584,184
• Griffin GRF-2N #4 = 1,745,439 - CLAIMED
• Axman AXM-1L = 2,626,917 - CLAIMED
• Griffin GRF-2N #5 = 2,434,322
• Total salvage value = 9,390,862 -> 9.4m
• Maximum salvage rights (50%) = 4.7m
• Total salvage claimed = 4,372,356 -> 4.4m
• Total cash reimbursement (Duke Kelswa) = 300k

Turn 02 - Mission 03 (Beta)

• Defeat! - no salvage

Turn 02 - Mission 04 (Gamma; excluding Tzeentch [injured])

• Locust LCT-1M = 761,181
• Wolfhound WLF-1X = 1,509,761
• Wolfhound WLF-1C = 1,442,203
• Griffin GRF-1S Vash = 2,656,517 - CLAIMED
• Wolfhound WLF-1C #2 = 1,457,765
• Total salvage value = 7,827,427 -> 7.85m
• Maximum salvage rights (50%) = 3.925m -> 3.95m
• Total salvage claimed = 2,656,517 -> 2.65m
• Total cash reimbursement (Duke Kelswa) = 1.3m

GM NOTE: Each lance may select up to 50% of their salvage. The mechs/vehicles selected will be transfered to the unit hangar and the lance will receive their current value in cash (same as usual). Any remainder below 50% will be paid in cash to the lance. The rest will go to Duke Kelswa of Tamar.

Also, remember that the unit is still entitled to 20% of all lance profits. If your lance pulled in 5 million in salvage, the unit gets 1 million and your lance gets 4 million.

After salvage has been split up, the Duke will accept cash from players if they wish to purchase additional mechs from the list above. (+20% tax of above price still applies... the Duke needs to make a slight profit too)

UPDATE: newly claimed mechs

• Black Knight BL-6b-KNT
• Griffin GRF-2N #4
• Axman AXM-1L
• Griffin GRF-1S Vash

 

In other words: people, start claiming your prizes. Discuss in your lance threads what you want to claim and then let me know.

 

I would assume we, as a unit, get salvage rights rather than each lance individually. Lances get first dibs on the stuff they captured, but everyone can claim salvage. Maybe?

I know some lance s got pounded, I don't mind spreading my "wealth" for the good of all. Otherwise I'll take a Griffin!

 

Salvage rights are more or less the same as they've always been, it just may look strange because of the specific nature of this campaign. The explanation at the bottom is important although I should have been more careful about using the term "unit". It is too easy to confuse between the "mercenary company" and an individual vehicle/mech.

Dihm has it the closest. Lances get first dibs on what they pulled in... in this specific case, 50% of it. In the case of Beta, they didn't pull in any, so they don't get any... unfortunately. That is the price of contracts where all your profit is tied to the salvage you pull in. I really do empathize with Beta's situation, though. The Ambush rules (which greatly impacted their mission) have just been revised. I think they will like the changes. On the bright side, they at least got XP out of their encounter. It wasn't a total loss. That said, individuals or entire lances are more than welcome to share the wealth if they so choose.

Longer explaination: (not necessary to read if you understand already)

 

The more I think about it... this does have me thinking about how and when the 20% tax should be applied. I will review my rules on it and post my findings in a separate thread. Reserve further discussion for it as I don't want to clutter up the Tamar thread with that discussion.

 

I will be posting a new save file tonight so you guys can see the fruits of our labor.

 

save file updated: TVI-turn02-aftermission04b

I decided to not apply repairs and heals yet so you guys can see the damage that was done. Enjoy

will update again in a few days with everything fully repaired.

for now, start deciding which mechs you guys want to claim.

 

Delta claims, by right of combat, Axman and Griffin #4

 

salvage list updated. find it here:
http://www.theskjaldborg.com/index.php?threads/tamar-campaign.6948/page-5#post-151069

 

LAST CALL ON CLAIMING MECHS!

Cash reward to each player (divided by lance) based on salvage:
Alpha = 1m
Beta = none (no salvage)
Gamma = 1.05m to each except Tzeentch; 800k to corp wallet
Delta = 950k

UPDATE: excluding Tzeentch who was too injured to fight in Gamma's last drop

 

newest savefile:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xeegyubye47h31e/LiHm5jqg-G

 

savefile updated (again) with all transactions, trades, rebates, tec. applied.

make sure you double check your mech quirks to see they are showing up correctly.