TLAS2 Chapter 9 Triple Trouble

Now they have an insight into their enemies' plans, the Web lay plans of their own; three separate plans, to be exact, each intended to thwart some aspect of the forces arrayed against them. But there's a very real difference between planning a thing and doing a thing, as The Spider and her three teams are about to find out… Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OlkCPiQVuEvfKAsy7yAVNPGAlx4EqgrY-XtCXiycIeg/edit?usp=sharing All music is royalty-free, and courtesy of Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/ Twitter @TheLoneAdv Email [email protected] Podbean https://theloneadventurer.podbean.com/ Blog https://carlillustration.wordpress.com/ Blades in the Dark: https://www.evilhat.com/home/blades-in-the-dark/ Alone in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/282013/Alone-in-the-Dark-Solo-Rules-for-Blades-in-the-Dark Solo Oracles: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_GVM_dVe3YMYAQaP-KIqOC91vFk56y9HOPKMybY_sk/edit?usp=sharing Faction clocks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KWuAPc4iv7hElXLepV0XTqVP9IRAdNsdqwD1wSDyAys/edit?usp=sharing Mechanics SIMPLE Q: Did the Mustang hit the city? 50/50 5,1 Yes, But Systems partially restored, minimal impact, just property damage.    Where did it hit? 10 Mercers’ Quarter GATHER INFORMATION: Trace Hunt: Armada location, Risky, high (Scout ability): 2d+1d (Sallow Assist, 1 Stress): 3,5,6 Success   COMPLEX Q: Where is the armada being assembled? 113, 323 (cartwheel, natural crystal) In the Crystal Caves, below the continent of Conflict   ENGAGEMENT ROLL Shadow Team: Trace, Crater   The Plan: Stealth The Detail: Identify and infiltrate the Infernal Powder supply lines Loadouts: all Medium   Engagement Roll: 1D  Luck: +1D High Tier target: -1D Second Storey: +1D Result: Bad Result (desperate)   COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the threat? 345, 123 (eye spy, flayed skin) Unseen, involved in identity theft   SIMPLE Q: Are there barrels here? (Likely) 3,1,2: No because Warehouse is empty (stock just moved)   UNE NPC: Female tactless gypsy. Motivations: accompany advice, guard discretion, support the world.   SIMPLE Q: are they spotted? (Likely): Yes   Simple Q: are there lookouts? (Likely) Yes, but They are outside   ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Deliverance: The Spider, Sallow   The Plan: Transport The Detail: Recover the Doctor and return with him to HQ Loadouts: all Heavy   Engagement Roll: 1D  Luck: +1D Result: Mixed Result (Risky)   COMPLEX Q: What is the nature of the challenge? 563, 253 (winged spike, crossed sabres) The Crows are fighting a battle in the ruins of the Mercer’s Quarter/ Mustang   SIMPLE Q: vs Undying/ Silver Nails? Likely: 4,1,1 Yes, but They are not the only ones   Team Crasher Engagement Roll:    ENGAGEMENT ROLL Team Crasher: Valerian, Tatters   The Plan: Transport The Detail: Teleport in, grab Mina, teleport out Loadouts: all Medium   Engagement Roll: 1D  Luck: +1D Bold & Daring: +1D Strong defences: -1D Aid (Setarra): +1D High Bad Result (desperate)   SIMPLE Q: Does Setarra double cross her? (Likely) 5,1,1 (Yes But) Temporarily “I didn’t say when”