smash n' grab (plot stuff!)

[batmotif]

Hello fellow Nestlings! Jen here with some plotting shenanigans that I would like to share with you all. How do you feel about lending your thoughts to a little BREAKING AND ENTERING?

Following Sam Alexander’s post about how Ngozi may be hiding something, Bruce has gotten it into his head that finding physical evidence might be the fastest way to seeing if this is true. Naturally, Mara Jade also wants in on the action, so what does that mean? It means that Bruce and Mara will be attempting to break into the Public Security HQ, and consequently, Ngozi’s office.

Obviously, this is a job that would be easier with a little help, and that’s where you guys come in. Though Bruce and Mara are both capable, there are tricky things like security and such that a few other hosts might be able to lend their talents to. Things such as:

creative ways of getting into the building at night (a rooftop starting point is likely)

stealthy ways of creating distractions and opportunities

ways to circumvent the security systems, whether it be via supernatural means/symbiote powers/canon powers/etc.

related to the above: powers related to mental manipulation, to either steer on-site security away or having them aid in the operation

If any of the above sounds like something your character might be able to do and would ICly be interested in signing up for, then let me know! While this is mostly going to be a stealthy operation, and therefore the manpower is going to be on the small side, I wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to volunteer their characters for a bit of subterfuge if they feel like they’d contribute.

And even if your character wants absolutely nothing to do with this insanity, feel free to share any input or suggestions you might have. The more brainstorming, the better! For those who want a more detailed read on the building itself and the security it may have, please direct yourself to this thread here.

Thanks errybody!

EDIT: The team doing the actual breaking-in is full for the sake of staying stealthy, but there are still opportunities for distractions and the like if anyone is interested!

Comments

[greentech]

Pidge is on board for tech support and possibly breaking in with them so she can do an on-site crack of whatever computer systems they find.

She can also do distraction if needed!

[batmotif]

Having tech support to deal with any security system issues they might have would be helpful, for sure. I need to verify with the mods that she would be able to trick any of the systems even though Bruce & co. wouldn't have any IDs on them for her to utilize (they won't be wearing earpieces, I believe), and that she'd be able to hack in without causing suspicion if they run into something that's particularly causing them trouble.

[greentech]

For sure. It's something she'd want to do some planning for, anyway.

[batmotif]

HI PIDGE

So I got a response here concerning questions about hacking, etc. To quote the mods specifically:

(2) A talented local would be best for hacking the Public Security systems. That said, we could see the argument for Pidge (who is canonically good at figuring out alien computer systems) to be able to break into the system. She would want Sam Anders's assistance once they access the network though because Public Security's network is controlled by a highly sophisticated AI who would otherwise immediately log the unauthorized access and put out an (extremely) high priority report about the intrusion. The combination of the two of them MAY be able to distract the AI and fake out the system long enough to make sure the infiltration team succeeds, but it might put Pidge and Anders more directly into harm's way as extracting themselves from PS's systems and the AI's attention might be difficult. They'd also need to use their Concordian IDs and equipment to access the system, meaning they might potentially be on the hook for some serious repercussions if Anders can't convince the AI to play nice (but that's something that we could plot out with Stefan and Jen v1.0 as appropriate if y'all want to pursue this). Additionally, it might be a good idea for Pidge to talk to Angel (if she wakes up prior to this) for advice since at this point Angel (and Anders) are pretty intimately acquainted with Concordia's tech. Working with Angel's assistance would give Pidge additional bonuses to any metaphorical skill checks if we're talking tabletop terms (and, more importantly, might be a good CR opportunity if time allows for it).

Hopefully this will help you get a better idea what to expect when it comes to planning/plotting!

[greentech]

RAD thank you!

I'll hit up sam's player.

[batmotif]

THUMBS UP

[frakkincylons]

YO YO HEY THERE HI THERE, BUSTS INTO THIS LATE AS FUQ LIKE THE KOOLAID MAN, SORRY MY BROS SORRY

yes, absolutely, feel free to use Sam as you need him - and I'm definitely up for him trying to make friends with the AI. We can hit up the mods somewhere for Stefan and I to discuss how that unfolds.

Otherwise, feel free to assume Sam's shared whatever info on the local tech and net stuff with Pidge - he doesn't have any reason to hold anything back and personally feels like everyone needs to know all the things.

[batmotif]

NO WORRIES, and great!

Yes, this is definitely something that we can ask the mods about when the log comes around, or prior to that. Either way, it would be great to see how it unfolds with Sam and the local AI!

[sizeofyourbaggage]

why are all of Sam's tiny broodmates in on this, man

He’s going to be super subtly keeping an eye on Pidge, just in case

[greentech]

because she wants to get in on the action!

[sizeofyourbaggage]

SIGHS HEAVILY

...but actually no okay, Sam gets there. He's still gonna watch out for her though

[greentech]

thanks brood dad