>>42873909
I need your gear.

>>42873909
Give me a discount.

>>42873909
"I was told you could have items I need."

Sup Valor?

>>42873909

"I'm Spectre Vasusena, I was told you have Special Goods that I would find useful."

>>42873909
>I'M COMMANDER SHEPARD THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOP IN THE CITADEL!!!!!

Hey Valor! So glad you're running today!

>>42873909
"Expat sent me. Said you have ... Ahem.. Special.. Goods for sale"

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"I'm Spectre Vasusena,” You begin. “I was told you have Special Goods that I would find useful."

The Salarian brightens up and smiles, “Ah, yes! Spectre Vasusena, I had a feeling you might be coming by today. Just a Moment.”

He fiddles with his Omni-tool again pulling up variety of menus before sliding something over to his messaging app. Almost immediately, your own Omni-Tool beeps and shows that you’ve received a message from Morlan. The subject line says “YOUR 2 SMALL!” The text within seems to advertise a drug for increasing the size of male genitalia.

You give the Salarian a look of disgust, and he sighs. “It’s not what it looks like. Open the program that’s attached and drag the message into it.”

You do so and it immediately begins decrypting the hidden code that you didn’t even know was in the message. Immediately a list of wares pops up.

>[CONT.]

>>42875487

>Current Funds: 43,300 cr.

>Morlan’s Shop [20% Discount]

>[Weapons]
>AT-12 Raider (8,000 Cr.)
>M-99 Saber (8,000 Cr.)
>Kishock Harpoon Gun (16,000 Cr.)
>Blood Pack Punisher (4,000 Cr.)

>[Munitions]
>Frag Grenade Module (8,000 Cr.)
>Sticky Grenade Module (10,000 Cr.)

>[Omni-Tools]
>SF-20 “Chameleon”: Can Hold 5 Modules, Greatly Improves Module Recharge Time, Provides Bonus to First Aid Tests, Can Short Out if Taxed (6,000 Cr.)
>KF-12 “Polaris”: Can Hold 5 Modules, Improves Module Recharge Time and Module Power (9,000 Cr.)
>HK-01 “Decker”: Can Hold 6 Modules, New and Untested (8,000 Cr.)

>[Mods]
>Drill Rounds: Ignores Cover and Armor, Halves Thermal Clip Capacity (8,000 Cr.)
>Disruptor Ammo: Highly Effective against Shields, Barriers and Armor, Halves Thermal Clip Capacity (8,000 Cr.)
>E-Kit: +2 to Tech Rolls, Takes 1 Armor Mod Slot (20,000 Cr.)
>Targeting VI: +2 to Ranged Combat Rolls, Takes 2 Armor Mod Slots (25,000 Cr.)
>Mental Focuser: Provides +2 to Biotic Rolls, Takes 1 Armor Mod Slot (30,000 Cr.)
>Cyclonic Modulator: 50% Shield/Barrier Boost, Takes 1 Armor Mod Slot (30,000 Cr.)

>>42875487
>>42875511
Try to accept the offer of male genitalia enhancement.

>>42875511
>Disruptor ammo
>KF-12 Polaris Omni-tool

>>42875511
five grenades, please.

>>42875511
Get the Decker, our current Tool only does 5 Modules

>>42875593
We have a whole crate already.

>Here's the Nakshatra's Current Stats By the Way

>http://pastebin.com/Vq1GLWEt

>>42875636
Don't like that "untested" part about the decker. Makes me think it could turn into a piece of ass during a critical moment.

>>42875648
Hmmm, seems we still don't have a full crew compliment. Our first priority should be to find a Navigator at least and fill the other important positions of gunner and Marine detail commander

>>42875679
It does seem a bit risky, yes.

>>42875511
...I honestly don't remember what the Punisher, Raider, or Saber are.

>>42875765
>>42875679
It sounds fun to me. Besides, six slots! That's heaps!

>>42875765
From the Wiki:
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/Blood_Pack_Punisher
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/AT-12_Raider
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/M-99_Saber

>>42875765
Punisher's a weird SGM, Raider's a two-shot shotgun, and Saber's a long range semi-auto assault rifle.

I'd vote for Saber if we're buying a weapon

>>42875822
Its just 1 more slot over what we currently have. Plus shouldn't reliability take precedence over "fun"? It won't be fun when your team gets slaughtered because your omnitool crsshed and failed to lift a security lock down

>>42875765
Don't have to use it in live fire scenarios, we can test it out on our down time, put it through it's paces on a abandoned raider/pirate base before we go ahead and use it, and if nothing else we can turn it over to the Alliance R&D division to see what they can make of it, moght open up better gear that way.

>So, are you buying the Decker?

>>42875992
Yes.

>>42875992
Yes

>>42875992
No

>>42875992
No.

>>42875992
Yes.

>>42875992
Yes

I kinda want that Cyclonic Modulator but DAMN it's expensive.

>Buying the Decker then.

>Anything else you guys want? The Saber and Disruptor Ammo were mentioned.

ASK ABOUT A RETURN POLICY

>>42876216
Disruptor ammo por favor

>>42875511
Ask our Squaddies for their opinions. Cath is some kind of Tech Genius, Right?

>>42876183
We can come back for it another time when we have more credits. I think we should look into filling our crew roster first and foremost. Do we still need a Navigation Officer, a Galley master, etcetera? Do we know what crew compliment the ship came with the ship?

>>42876385
Yes. Check the ship pastebin valor posted a few posts back to see what we need.

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You mull over the Decker for a minute. Hahne-Kedar makes some damn good armor but they just started branching into O-Tools. Still, that expanded Module Capacity without too many downsides is really tempting. Having more options in combat would be damn useful, provided that the Tool doesn’t turn out to be a glitchy mess.

Of course, you could just ask Leo or Cath what they think about the Tool. You look over your shoulder to see Leo sitting at the Noodle stand and digging into a giant bowl of Ramen. Sighing, you walk over to him and show him the specs of the Decker and ask his opinion.

Taking a moment to slurp up some of his noodles, he swallows and gives his approval, “Haven’t heard much about it, but the only O-Tools with expanded Module capacity are pretty pricy. I’d get it if I were you.”

Thanking him, you take a moment to shoot Cath a message and ask her what she thinks. Her response states that it’s a popular model with Tech Mercs since it’s not shit and has expanded Capacity. That’s all it really does though, but that’s still a really good thing. You thank her as well and proceed to buy the tool.

“Excellent!” Morlan says. “Your purchase will be delivered to your ship in a few hours. Is that all?”

You look over the list again. The Disruptor Ammo is looking pretty enticing…

>[Purchase?]

>>42876631

>Accidentally posted your Savings Account

>Funds: 46,591 Cr.

>>42876631
>purchase

>>42876631
Yes

>>42876631
Purchase but then move on to filling our ships roster. Maybe check the extra net, or ask the current crew if they know anyone who is qualified and available, maybe check in with a fellow specter, Garrus might know someone.

>>42876814
I agree with this course of Action.

>Fun Fact: I was actually running TWO Mass Effect Tabletop games.

>>42876631
>>Mental Focuser: Provides +2 to Biotic Rolls, Takes 1 Armor Mod Slot (30,000 Cr.)

>>42876903
Thank you for your service!

>>42876903
I'd give one of my left nuts to have played in that game.

>>42877000
You have more than one. . . Are you a Krogan?

>>42877130
>>42877130
some people have 3 or more its rare hell Chuck Noris beats that steroid using fucker lance Armstrong by 3

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Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. You purchase the Disruptor Ammo and have it delivered to your ship as well. Bidding Morlan goodbye, you decide to get started on recruiting an able Crew. Sitting down on the stool next to Leo’s you pull up your Omni-Tool again. The Message from Udina on your current Crew states that it’s running on a Skeleton Crew. At the Moment, you need a Navigator, Three More Bridge Officers, Three more Engineers, and a Gunnery Officer to be considered Combat Ready.

The Marine Complement is rather Superfluous but it doesn’t hurt to have some backup every once in awhile and the Quartermaster is really there to manage ship affairs that are too minor to bother the CO and XO with. Of course, your new hirelings can fill in some of those spots. Jaro does have Gunnery Training after all and Cath can fill a bunch of roles. The Alliance already has some people lined up for all of those slots.

Looking at the list of spots you have left to fill, you decide that interviewing everyone for each position isn’t a great idea. A Navigator is generally someone you want to vet yourself, since they’ll be serving as Third in Command while you and Leo are groundside and if you get a Marine Detail you’ll want to make sure the Commander is up to snuff but everyone else shouldn’t be too much of an Issue. Although, you’ll want to specify that you’ll be providing your own crew for some positions, if you decide to.

>Choices in Next Post

>>42877331

>Get Marine Detail
>-Yes
>-No

>Assign Cath to:
>-Engineer
>-Quartermaster
>-None

>Assign Jaro to:
>-Gunnery
>-Marine Commander
>-None

>[Writing up Choices for Navigators]

>>42877369
Yes
Engineer
Marine Commander

>>42877369
>Marine detail, yes

>Cath assign to Quartermaster

>Jaro assign to Gunnery

>>42877369
>Yes
>Engineering
>Gunnery.

I'd rather have Alliance Navy fill out important positions such as Command positions and ship defense.

>>42877369
>Yes
>Quartermaster
>Marine Commander

We probably want engineering and gunnery to be at full strength while we're on a mission, and if those two are in those roles, we might have problems when they're on the ground and stuff needs to happen in the air.

>>42877369
>Yes
>Quartermaster
>Gunnery

>Right, here are you Navigators and Marine CO's
_

>Navigators:

>Lionel Bauer- 32 Years Old, Native of Bekenstein, Served with Distinction on the SSV Agincourt and Shasta, Skilled Navigator and Tactician, File Indicates distinct Social Inability

>Robert Guilford- 63 Years Old, Native of Arcturus Station, Served Aboard the SSV Hastings, New Delhi, Madrid, Everest and Kilimanjaro, Skilled XO, Repeatedly turned down promotions

>Cornelia Pauling- 26 Years Old, Native of Earth, No previous postings, Topped all Exams in Officer School, Turned down N-Program Invitation
_

>Marine CO’s:

>Sergeant Major Ivan Kostov- 29 Years old, Native of Demeter, Served in 117th Marine Division, Fought in the Skyllian Blitz, Noted for Friendly and Outgoing demeanor and fearsome close combat skills

>Lieutenant James Vega- 30 Years Old, Native of Earth, Served in 11th Frontier Division, Fought Pirates and Slavers, Supposedly had encounter with the enigmatic race known as the Collectors, Skilled Shock Trooper

>Captain Marcus Coates- 55 Years Old, Native of Earth, Served in 103rd Marine Division, Fought in every Major conflict in the last Thirty Years, Skilled in all Areas of Command
_

>[Choices?]

>>42877884
>Cornelia Pauling
>Ivan Kostov

>>42877884
Robert Guilford
Captain Marcus Coates

>>42877884
>>Navigators
> File Indicates distinct Social Inability
Eh
>Repeatedly turned down promotions
Seems alright considering we're running a non-alliance ship with semi-black operations
> Turned down N-Program Invitation
Could mean she's not interested in high risk operations
I say we go for Guilford.

The Marine CO's all seem good.
I say Ivan, for no particular reason.

>>42877884
>Lionel Bauer
>Sergeant Major Ivan Kostov

>>42877884
Navigator
>Cornelia Pauling
Marine CO's
>Ivan Kostov

>Lionel Bauer
>Captain Marcus Coates

>>42877970
Second guy is too old. First guy has social instability. Last one is fresh out of the academy and has potential for N designated operations. Not to mention she can just be voluntold to take this assignment. Seems like the best one IMO

>>42877884
>Robert Guilford
>Lt. Vega

>>42877970
That may noy be the case. Maybe she turned down N-7 because she wanted to focus on Navigation. She is top of her classes too makes her a juicy pick.

>>42877884
>>Robert Guilford- 63 Years Old, Native of Arcturus Station, Served Aboard the SSV Hastings, New Delhi, Madrid, Everest and Kilimanjaro, Skilled XO, Repeatedly turned down promotions
>>Captain Marcus Coates- 55 Years Old, Native of Earth, Served in 103rd Marine Division, Fought in every Major conflict in the last Thirty Years, Skilled in all Areas of Command
Hire the old guys.

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>>42877884
>>Sergeant Major Ivan Kostov- 29 Years old, Native of Demeter, Served in 117th Marine Division, Fought in the Skyllian Blitz, Noted for Friendly and Outgoing demeanor and fearsome close combat skills

>>42878079
These guys are more than solid but the problem is their age. Especially with running a high speed spec ops unit, you're gonna want younger guys. Or at least a mix between younger age and experience.

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>>42878100

>>42878132
They're military men with a lifetime of high-tech military medical procedures behind and ahead of them. They probably won't even start to feel old for another 20 years.

>>42878132

>It should be noted that 60 is the new 40 in the MEverse thanks to advancements in Medical Technology.

>>42878180
Huh really? Well shit, snatch the salty dogs up.

>>42878152
>people's face the 1st time Ivan goes into grit mode and solo a Thresher Maw in melee with his trusty tomahawk

>>42877884
>Cornelia Pauling


>Lieutenant James Vega-

>>42878079
I switch my vote from Cornelia and Ivan to these two guys.

>>42877936
>>42877984
>Cornelia

>>42877977
>>42877989
>Lionel

>>42877942
>>42877970
>>42878030
>>42878079
>>42878208
>Guilford

>>42877977
>>42877936
>>42877970
>>42877984
>Ivan

>>42877942
>>42877989
>>42878079
>>42878208
>Coates

>>42878030
>Vega
_

>Clearly, Guilford Wins and it's a tie between Coates and Ivan.

>Post one of the following Numbers to Indicate your Choice. Please do not put anything else in your post. Voting Closes in 5 Minutes.

>1- Ivan
>2- Coates

>>42878319
2

1

1

2

2

2

1

2

2

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>42878319
This is my vote

>Right, the Cutoff was a little while ago.
>Captain Coates Wins
>Writing

Don't worry, This isn't the last you'll see of any of these Characters.

>>42878665
I take it you don't understand Final Destination.

>>42878698
No I just didn't care for either and so let chance decide my vote.

>>42878791
First of all, if you don't care then you don't have to vote. In fact it's honestly better if you don't.

Second, because it was Final Destination, your vote was disqualified anyway, so there was no point in doing so in the first place.

>>42878856
Then why bother bringing it up in the first place? Just leave it be.

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You decide to assign Cath to the Quartermaster post and have Jaro serve as Gunnery Officer. Out of the Navigators, you’re drawn to Robert Guilford for his vast experience and knowledge. It looks like he’ll be invaluable in lots of areas. As for your Marine Detail Commander, you were a bit torn between Sergeant Major Kostov and Captain Coates but eventually you settle for the Captain, deciding that Experience would always be useful. You send a Message to Udina to let him know to fill in the rest of the spots on your crew.

Closing your Omni-tool, you glance at Leo and see that he’s almost done with his giant bowl of Ramen. It’s then that your Omni-tool beeps, signifying a new message.

Checking it, you find that there’s no name in the sender field. The message’s contents read “Hello Commander, I’d like to Congratulate you on your promotion and your inauguration. You’ve made Humanity very Proud. I hope that you’ll continue to do so. To that end, there’s a man in a brown coat sitting at the Sushi Stand across the street. If you could have a small chat with him, alone, I’d be very obliged. Signed, An Apparition.”

You surreptitiously sneak a glance behind you, and see the man mentioned sitting at one of the stools of the sushi place, taking a bite of a Rainbow roll.

>Action?

>>42879109
Let Leo know so he can keep an overwatch, the go see what all the hubbub is about.

>>42879109
Tell Leo to remain watching in standby in case shit goes down. Proceed to talk to man. "You have 20 seconds to explain who you are and what you want before I detain you for aquiring confidential spectre email address."

>or we can cut out the last part.

>>42879109
Go have a chat with him.

>>42879109
>Action?

Go talk with the guy.

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>>42879056
Because anon is retarded and I am obligated to inform him as such.

>>42879172
...you realize "an apparition" could easily be a Spectre, right?

>>42879109
What this man >>42879170 says.

>>42879465
You realize if he was a spectre, there would be no reason for him to be this shady?

>>42879593
>no reason for him to be this shady
>implying
Do you even shadowrun?

>>42879109
walk over order an crazy amount of food to go and say its on our buddy's tab (mr.brown coat) "you got till my orders reedy talk" (try to order 10k +

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“Leo,” you whisper urgently, as you prop your arms up on the table and rest your head in your hands. “Unknown at 5.”

Your LT continues eating but gives you all his attention, judging from his body language, “Copy. Orders?”

“Going to talk,” You murmur. “Cover me.”

“Gotcha.”

You hop off your stool and saunter through the crowd towards the sushi bar, years of experience letting you move with absolute ease and calm. Sliding onto the new stool next to the new man, you look him over quickly and memorize his features. He’s middle-aged with brown hair, brown eyes, a receding hairline and a well kept beard. He doesn’t acknowledge you and takes another bite from his sushi platter.

"You have 20 seconds to explain who you are and what you want,” You mutter darkly.

“The name is Bennett Webster,” the man says in a rather smooth voice. “And, I personally would like to finish my meal, but my boss had a different plan in mind.”

He takes another bite of a salmon roll, “My employer wants to extend a... partnership towards you. One where all parties benefit.”

Webster takes a sip from his glass of water, before resuming talking. “The idea is simple. We give you a job, you complete it, you get paid, in credits, intel, resources, whatever you might need.”

“Sound fair?”

>[Response?]

>>42879465
>>42879593
remember milk the plot hook for all its worth lets get a free meal out of this, hell lets get to go food for the whole crew you wasn't to talk to us its going to cost you. second human spector we could get 5k+ a week giving lectures for the rest or our life we should get a shiit tone of sushi for this bulshit

>>42879713
"What kind of jobs?"

"Depends on the job."

>>42879713
>[Response?]

"It does. But I want to know who your employer is."

>>42879713
I don't take a job without knowing what it is, and I'm not signing up for a perpetual work contract at the drop of a hat. If you have an actual mission, give me an actual briefing and I'll consider it.

>>42879713
>Sounds like the shadow broker.
"I stand by the statement I made during my interview, if the jobs are amenable to my morals and stated goals then I'll see what I can do, but I will not tie myself, or my crew to someone who can not operate outside of the shadows.

>>42879713
"Not promising anything. Tell me more about this job, and I'll mull it over. And who exactly is your employer? It's not exactly my style to work for shady people. For all I know, how do I know you aren't terrorists?

Remember folks Liara isn't the Brokee yet. This one is just as likely to toss us under the buss if it'll net him a profit. We can trust him for information, but I wouldn't take any jobs he offers.

>>42880115
We don't even know if it is the Broker. And even if we did, we don't have any details about what goes on behind the scenes in Brokerland.

“It does,” You growl under your breath. “And that’s what bothers me. I stand by the statement I made during my press conference, if the jobs are amenable to my morals and stated goals then I'll see what I can do. I'm not signing up for a perpetual work contract at the drop of a hat. If you have an actual mission, give me an actual briefing and I'll consider it.”

Webster hmphs before resuming talking, “You’re really going to stick to your guns there huh? That’s admirable.” He sounds almost wistful.

“I will not tie myself, or my crew, to someone who can not operate outside of the shadows,” You say plainly, turning to face him and pinning him with a glare. “Who is your employer?”

The man grimaces, “I’d tell you, if I wasn’t worried about living to see my kids again. You’re a good person Commander and I’d hate to see you die in the line of duty. Too many Heroes go out that way before they can really make a difference in the Galaxy. I want to help you out, give you a little edge to help you do your job. I can promise that you’re free to walk away from this with no repercussions at any time and you’ll always be compensated fairly. It’s your choice.”

>[Response?]
>If you want to Press for More Info, roll a 1d20+8 (Charisma + Diplomacy) Taking best of three

Rolled 19 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>42880182
Moar.

Rolled 14 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>42880182
Welp

Rolled 13 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>42880189
Moar indeed.

Rolled 19 + 8 (1d20 + 8)

>>42880182
[pressure intensifies]

>>42880182
Organization obviously questionable of they have him blackmailed. Cerberus perhaps?

>>42880182
"If you really want me to agree to this, you're going to have to tell me what I'm expected to do and why. I won't do something without adequate reason."

>>42880292
Either Cerberus or the Broker. Either one we don't want to get too involved with.

"If you really want me to agree to this,” You begin. “You're going to have to tell me what I'm expected to do and why.”
“What you end up doing depends on a lot of stuff,” Webster sighs, and looks away. “Might be stealing some info from a corporate mainframe or killing some gang boss.”

You frown and stick him with a sharper glare, “Who, then? I’m not backing down on that.”

Webster looks uncomfortable and glances around the thoroughfare, “The Message you got, was it signed ‘An Apparition’?”

You nod, not letting your glare up.

The older man grimaces again, “All I can say is that he’s not a Spectre and he’s not the Shadow Broker.” He sighs again. “Look, if you want to decline, just tell me now so I can let my superiors know. Otherwise, just carry out the first mission you get sent.”

>[Response?]

>>42880499
No.

>>42880499
Yes.

>>42880499
Totally Cerberus, not getting involved with them.

>>42880499
I say yes. We can deny any questionable missions but accept morally good ones ie killing a gang boss.

>>42880499
"No. I am interested in doing work, but I would need a sit down with the employer or at least someone more at liberty to discuss the finer details. Please feel free to contact me if you can meet these terms."

>>42880499
Fark off. Tell your bosses that we're not idiots.

>>42880551
Yeah it's probably the Illusive Man. Fucking bastard. Don't want none of that.

>>42880499
Nope

>>42880555
Plus make money and gain Intel on the side

>This is an Important Decision, so I should have probably just made a Final Destination Vote from the beginning.
>You know the Drill, only the number, nothing else.

>1- Yes
>2- No

2

1

>>42880719
1

2

2

2

1

2

2

1

>This was the Last Vote Counted: >>42880792

>No Wins

>>42880499
This man sounds pretty Illusive

2

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Thanks for the offer,” You say as you stand up. “But I’ll decline.”

Webster nods, “I figured. Good luck out there Commander. God knows you’ll need it.”

You walk back to Leo, mulling the circumstances of the meeting. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth, this underhanded deal. Do other Spectres do this? After all, you’re supposed to be independant and collect your own resources. This seems like an easy way to get funding, but it’s an easy way to lose your path. You want to actually help make this Galaxy a better place.

“So,” Leo asks, an empty bowl sitting in front of him. “What was that about?”

You quickly explain the gist of the situation and note how your XO’s expression darkens.

“I’m glad you didn’t take him up on the offer,” Leo approves. “But it’s worrying that they even tried. Any idea who they are?”

“Not the Shadow Broker and not another Spectre,” You answer. “So that narrows it down.”

Leo snorts, “There’s a dozen factions that would pull shit like this, on both sides of the Law. I’m just happy you kept your hands clean.” He gives you a genuine smile.

“Anyways, where to next, Commander?”

>Action?
>Shopping
>Go to the Spectre Offices
>Head back to the Ship
>[Write-in]

>>42881034
>Head back to the Ship

>>42881034
Head to the ship. Time for our maiden voyage.

>>42881034
Back to the Ship!

>>42881034
>>Head back to the Ship

>>42881034
>>Shopping
I think I need more subtle clothes than these how about you?

>>42881034
Meet and greet our new crewmates

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Stepping aboard the Nakshatra feels… odd. Like you’re stepping into something momentous. Important. It’s YOUR ship. It’s YOUR command. The soft VI voice and the hissing of the decontaminant sprayers are ignored in favor of the gentle hum and deep creaks of the Nakshatra herself. Ships are alive, you know this to be true. She has a soul, but it’s not awakened until the Captain steps aboard. You may not be a Captain in Rank, but you’re still her Captain in Soul. And now that you’re here, she’s waking up.

You shake your head, stumbling out of your revery and through the inner airlock doors, Leo right behind you. At a first glance, you’d swear that you’d stepped back onto the Trenton. The bridge layout is nearly identical, with the cockpit to your left and the main Holoprojector to your right. None of the console seats in the bridge are occupied. In fact, there’s not a single crewmember in sight.

“Weird,” Leo murmurs as he looks around. “Where is everyone?”

You don’t respond, deigning to go find out for yourself. Walking past the Galaxy map, you pick up a faint murmur of conversation from the crew quarters. The doors open as you approach them, and you discover the whereabouts of your crew.

>[CONT.]

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>>42881762

At the central table in the quarters, five figures sit. The tall, musclebound form of Jaro reclines in her chair, a lazy grin on her face and five playing cards in her hands. Next to her sits a young man in unbuttoned pilot fatigues, cards in one hands and a cigarette in the other. To his left, sits a woman with Asian features in a form fitting black jumpsuit and cards facedown on the table in front of her. On the far end, across from Jaro, sits a blonde woman in full Medic BDU and a rebreather mask. She holds no cards and glares pointedly at the smoking man. Last is Cath, who wears a jumpsuit, an orange holographic Dealer hat and a wide smile.

As soon as you enter the room, all the players freeze and turn to stare at you. The smoking man attempts to hide his cigarette under the table while the woman in the Medic BDU smiles and crosses her arms. She just radiates smug.

>[Action?]

>>42881777
Deal me in.

>>42881777
"You should know better than to smoke onboard the ship."

Reprimand him then ask to be dealt in.

>>42881777
>[Action?]

Take a seat and play.

>>42881777
"Smoking on space-ships is reserved for the admiralty."

>>42881802
This.

>>42881911
>>42881802
Both of these

>>42881818
>>42881802
These but bum a cigarette off of the guy.

>>42882133
Nah smoking is a bad habit.

>>42882155
No more so than drinking. And we are not likely to live long enough for it to be a problem.

>>42882133
Cigarettes a shit.

Cigars, though.

>>42882184
Ok, you got me there. Rockey Patel Edge Habano Torpedos are fucking heavenly.

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You raise an eyebrow at the pilot, “Smoking on ships is reserved for the Admiralty, you should know better.”

He gives a guilty laugh and flicks the, now snuffed, cigarette into the closest wastebin. “Sorry Commander,” he says with a slight accent. “Won’t happen again.”

“It better not,” the woman in the Medic BDU says as she pulls the rebreather mask off her face. “Such a dizgusting habit.” Her own accent is significantly more pronounced.

“Don’t knock it til you try it hun,” they Asian woman murmurs as her eyes stay locked on you.

“Hey Boss,” Jaro says with a sheepish smile. “How was your day?”

“Fine,” you say with a sigh as you sit down on Jaro’s right. “Now deal me in.”

All the players exchange glances before Cath shrugs and deals you five cards. Behind you, you can hear Leo snickering softly. He pulls up a chair and sits between you and Cath, a grin on his face.

“You not playing Spooks?” Jaro asks.

Leo’s smile just grows, “Nah, I’ll watch this one.”

There’s a sizable pile of credit chits in front of Jaro and a decent amount in front of the pilot and the Asian woman. With a small smirk of your own, you place 50 credits on the table and pick up your cards. Four, Seven, Nine, Jack and an Ace.

“Skyllian Five?” You ask as you look over your hand.

“Yep,” Cath answers. “Nines are Trump.” She points to the face up Nine in the middle of the table.

>[CONT.]

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>>42882322

Good to know.

“So, how about Introductions?” You ask as you meet the minimum bet, Five. “I’m Commander Sonali Vasusena, Commanding Officer of the Nakshatra and a Spectre.”

“I’m Lieutenant Leonard Delamere,” Leo says from your right. “Ship’s XO.”

You and Leo look at Cath and everyone else follows your lead. “Oh, uh,” Cath blinks in surprise. “Catherine Valdez. Mercenary. Don’t really have a rank.”

“She’ll be the Nakshatra’s Quartermaster,” You add.

Cath murmurs, “So that’s how it is.”

The next person in the circle is the woman in the BDU who appears to be stunned and staring at you. Upon seeing everyone staring at her, she blinks in surprise before speaking.

“I am Lieutenant Commander Artesia Delacroix,” she says in a less pronounced French accent. “Ship’s Doctor. Commander, must you really-”

“Hey, my turn!” The Asian woman interrupts. “Ensign Ai Shan, Chief Engineer. Pleased to meet you!” She’s awfully chipper.

All eyes turn to the other man at the table, who smiles slightly, “Flight Lieutenant Johann Rask, Helmsman. At your service.” That’s a Dutch accent, you think.

Finally, it’s Jaro’s turn. “Jaroslava Vlcek, also a Mercenary.” She says with a grin.

“She’ll also be serving as our Gunnery Officer,” You finish.

“Oh goodie,” Jaro deadpans.

>Roll 2d20 Please
>Also
>[Conversation]?

Rolled 6, 13 = 19 (2d20)

>>42882337

Rolled 8, 16 = 24 (2d20)

>>42882337
I gues play around of twenty questions, likes, dislikes, hobbies, that sorta thing.

Rolled 14, 15 = 29 (2d20)

>>42882337
Where have you served?

Rolled 6, 17 = 23 (2d20)

>>42882337

Also pretty much do what >>42882362 suggests with the 20 Questions thing.

>>42878696
>This isn't the last you'll see of any of these Characters.
Good, because we WILL get Ivan on our crew, it just may take some time but we must have him.

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>42882337
>>42882362
this works, get to know the basics of everyone

Also, when is Aidan going to be healed up and revocered? Will he be part of our command?

Rolled 19, 3 = 22 (2d20)

>>42882671
derped up the dice

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“Sure you can handle that cannon all by yourself Jaro?” Cath asks teasingly.

“Please,” Jaro scoffs. “I’ve handled bigger. You’ve seen me handle bigger. Hell, you probably have bigger ones hidden in that rat’s nest you call a room.”

It goes back and forth for a little while, the teasing staying good-natured. It’s enough to break the ice and soon enough, everyone is laughing and a little bit relaxed.

“Let’s get better acquainted with each other,” Johann says as he drops two cards and takes the two Cath hands to him. “Where’d everyone serve? I was stationed in the Hawking’s Trident Squadrons right out of the Academy and this is the first time they assigned me to anything bigger than a Kodiak. It’s pretty amazing.”

“Well,” Jaro says from behind her cards, “I was with a Mercenary outfit called Manticore a couple of years ago. Fought in a bunch of places in the Terminus. Cath was there with me.”

Cath nods as she hands Ai an entirely new hand, “Yeah, I was in Manticore. Did a bunch of odd jobs before that. Did a tour with the 9th Frontier way back when but I left right after it ended.”

Artesia leans forward onto the table, staring at the pile of chits, “Alliance paid for my education and I did well enough in Officer School. They decided I was Ship’s Doctor Material and had me study under the Cairo’s staff.”

>[CONT.]

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>>42882761

Ai inspects her hand as she speaks, “I did stints on the Amsterdam and Munich for a few years while studying for Officer’s Certification. Got it last month and then they transferred me to this beauty.”

Leo speaks up from your right as he inspects the deck, “I served with the 7th Frontier for a few years before I was invited to the N-Program. Did well for myself there, made it to N7 status and did a bunch of missions all on my lonesome before I was assigned to the Commander’s team.”

All eyes turn to you, and you’re left wondering how to present your own history.

>Just the Facts
>Embellish a Little
>Embellish a Lot
>[Write-in]

>>42882774
>>Just the Facts

>>42882774
>Just the Facts

>>42882774
>>Just the Facts

>>42882774
Just the facts, play it modest like.

>>42882774
>Embellish a Lot

I don't see why not

>>42882774
Just remembered: We need to talk to Cath about her Breakdown.

>>42882774
>>Just the Facts
Maybe make it a bit personal, we're going to be working with these guys for a while.

Also we need to acquire a Krogan, for Krogan things

>>42882962
Lewd

>>42882962

Doesn't Jaro count?

>>42882967
anon, Krogan things means throwing them out of airlocks in low orbit to assault planets.

>Honestly, I probably should have stopped the thread at the Beginning of the Poker Game, having a hard time concentrating and can't really think straight.
>Gonna head to bed in a few.
>In the mean time, can answer some questions if you're curious

>>42883038
thanks for running Valor, starting off from here next time?

>>42883063

Probably. I can write all the relevant bits as needed.

>>42883067
cool, I wanna hear Sonali recount her exploits and see the crews reactions

Dammit, I should have rephrased the options to

>Understate
>Just the Facts
>Embellish

I think I might just do this entire segment over again since it's not very well put together.

>>42883102
Seems perfectly fine to me

>>42883102

That's fine with me.

Are all of the Options you gave us for Navigators and Commanders references of some kind?

>>42883142

Kinda?

Lionel- Lion El'Jonson

The other Two just had the names and nothing else: Guilford and Cornelia

Ivan and Vega are Obvious.

Coates is a misspell of Coats so he's now a completely different character.

>>42883142
Well Vega and Coates you see in ME3, don't know about the rest.