Chapter 6: Gangbanging for Fun and Profit
" Fuck off now. Unless you want to go to prison the cops are already coming. "
Persuade them to leave, or if that fails kick pipe man in the nuts and then use his pipe on his friend.
If they do go then check on my new friend.
Preston stands up in his fighting stance, promising that the police are coming. The pipe man raises his bludgeon but his other thug stops him, letting go of the businessman in the promise. "Woah, he's not worth killing. Come on, let's get out of this shithole." The two of them simmer down, walking towards the opposite end of the alleyway. Along the way, the taking thug shoves the businessman, "You lucked out this time, hombre. Next time we catch you around here without the money, we won't be packing pipes, we'll be packing nines." As they leave, Preston investigates the businessman, who brushes his suit off. "Thanks for that save, I don't know what I would have done without you. They were mugging me for more than I even have."
Continue driving around until I make my quota, pickup more bits of gossip along the way.
Freedom drives around, picking up customers, engaging in casual gossip to get any interesting information. (3) Most of his customers seem to be normal, oblivious people, but one particular customers inadvertently gives him his info as he makes a turn. "Hey man, don't go down this street!" Freedom spots the sign,
Rodchester Avenue. "That's where some gangsters hang out." Thomas inquires into this, "I don't know which gang, just some dudes in bandanas and tear tats. Take the left instead..."
Near the end of his workday, Freedom opens his door to a scantily clad woman. Just before she can get in, a tall man yanks her out by the hair and throws her to the ground. "Who said you could leave bitch?!" He roars at her. She attempts to stand as he kicks her in the gut, knocking her down once more.
"Ayyyyy, mate, what's up?"
Sit down and begin real talk.
Aaron greets his contact from the phone and sits at a table. "Yo. So, I heard you were interested in some finances right? Well, I can hook you up. I can get you however much you want, at only 5% interest every <8 Turns>. No one's gonna' beat that! Even the backs won't go that low. I used to work with the manager of the Pub, but he kept blowing his money on shit like holographic air hockey tables and framed pictures of Steve Buscemi." A pony-tailed waitress meanders her way over to the table, "Hey baby, I'll get a Bacon Cheeseburger Supreme with Loaded Fries and a Large Cherry Blast."
Greet the newbies. Investigate the possibility of a job as a mechanic- money is an issue. Also, see what car options I have for less than a $1000. Look for sedans that are in decent condition and can drive worth a damn. No two-seaters, though, and visit in person (bring the knife, of course). Also, go buy a fire extinguishers for the the pub from the hardware store, if I have time while I"m out.
Dave says high to the recruits, a few street kids that the guys picked up at the Basketball Court. Afterwards, he checks the papers for car offers under $1000, especially Sedans. There is an offer for about $600 in the classifieds, with the address listed. A quarter hour later, Dave finds himself knocking on the door of a two-story apartment. A middle-aged man, short and partly balding, brings him to the garage. Dave keeps his knife handy in his pocket. He finds the white sedan, missing one mirror, the paintjob is peeling on the hood, though to be honest the whole build and coat of the car was ugly to begin with. "She ain't pretty, but she drives like she's new. Offering her for $600, come back if you want her."
While considering the sedan, Dave goes and purchases 2 Fire Extinguishers at a local Hardware Store.
(-$81) (+2 Fire Extinguishers)"Sounds fuckin good! Lead the way!"[\color]
Eloni quickly examines his revolver, checking its ammo, then shoves it back into his shoulder holsters with a flourish.
Let's go commit crimes!
"Sure."
Tom goes with Trent and the new recruits.
Eloni and Trent decide to take their new members on a grand adventure through the hood, showing them what being a part of the Syndicate is all about. As they circle their territory, they find a lanky dude equipped with some off-brand shades and baggy sweatpants, bragging about being part of some sort of new crew, screaming it to the world in fact. Deciding he's a total busta', Eloni and Trent jump him. (4+1 vs. 5) Eloni and Trent act like they're just walking on by, when Eloni goes for a haymaker sucker punch. At the last second, the young thug backs away from the attack. (1 vs. 4) Trent swings also, but he manages to get ahold of his arm. (2 vs. 1) The thug goes for a jab, which barely brushes against Trent's shoulder. (6 vs. 1) Eloni figures that this has gone on long enough, and wraps his hand around the gangster's neck and picks him up before choke-slamming him onto the pavement, knocking him out cold.
The recruits are quite ecstatic. "
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHH SHEEEEEEET-"
Total Funds: $2919
Gang Skills:
Territory:
None
Headquarters: Irish Pub
Damage: N/A
Base Assets: Office
Misc.: Pool Table
Electronics:
Weapons:
Storage: Basement, Garage
Vehicles:
Bosses: 8
Dragons: 0
Knights: 0
Footsoldiers: 3
Notable Footsoldiers: 0
Peasants:
Eloni Montera (Spinal_Taper)
Inventory: .32 Revolver, Miscellaneous Consumables
Skills: 4 Firearms, 1 Intimidation, 1 Survival
Health: Fine
Dave Green (Doomblade187)
Inventory: Combat Knife, Toolbox, Old Cellphone, Scrap Metal, 2 Fire Extinguishers
Skills: 4 Vehicle Mechanic, 1 First Aid, 3 Knives, 1 Brawling, 1 Knife-Throwing
Health: Fine
Aaron Bradley (Greenstarfanatic)
Inventory: $128, Boxing Gloves, Deck of Cards, 6 Lockpicks, Laptop, Switchblade, Lighter, Unopened Bag of Cheetos, Cell Phone
Skills: 5 Melee, 1 Persuasion, 1 Lockpicking, 1 Conning, 1 Hacking, 1 Surveillance
Health: Fine
Mason Johnstone (anailater)
Inventory: Suit, Pistol, 1 Box of Matches, Bike Chain, Bottle of Pain Killers
Skills: 4 Lockpicking, 1 Charisma, 1 Science, 3 Brawling, 1 Pistol, 1 Running
Health: Fine
Trent McGrath (Gravehaunter92)
Inventory: 2 Switchblades, Spray Paint Can, 5 Lockpicks, Trash Bag, Bandanna, Pistol
Skills: 4 Blades, 1 Stealth, 2 Graffiti
Health: Fine
Blake Jessop (ScriptWolf)
Inventory: 2 Fragmentation Grenades, 1 Medkit
Skills: 4 Explosives, 1 Electronics, 1 Combat Medic, 1 Sharpening
Health: Fine
Thomas Marshall (Playergamer)
Inventory: $1070, Swiss Army Knife, Cellphone, Pistol, Small Safe, 3 Ski Masks
Skills: 4 Persuasion, 1 Bluff, 1 Bribe
Health: Fine
Thomas Freedom (Persus13)
Inventory: Driver's License, Taxi License, Taxi Key, Wallet ($6), Cell Phone, Pocket Knife, Crucifix Necklace, Pistol
Skills: 4 Driving, 1 Firearms, 1 Negotiation
Side Hustle: Taxi Driver - $40 per Day, 6 Days a week.
Health: Fine
Preston Duellos (Patrick Hunt)
Inventory: Expensive Suit, Expensive Shoes, Rolex, Laptop, Phone, Wallet ($4,800; Credit Cards)
Skills: 4 Law, 1 Persuasion, 1 Business
Rent: Manor - $1,100 (Due: 27 Turns)
Health: Fine
Author
Topic: <Syndicate II> - Chapter 10: New Friends (Read 37715 times)