[JackVII]

I think you should still be able to perform matrix perception stuff, even hidden as we are.

[Csjarrat]

yeah we can scan, but its not going to tell us much more than where they are (which we already know) if i attack and fail, they know they're being hacked and will come looking

[JackVII]

if i attack and fail, they know they're being hacked and will come looking

Easy... don't fail the hacking roll.

Might help to know how many people we're dealing with, assuming they each have a commlink. If their comms are garbage, you probably would have a decent chance of hacking one.

[Csjarrat]

Lol, ok, but don't look at me when we're entrenched in a raging gun battle lol

[JackVII]

Honestly, if you think it's too risky, don't do it. I don't really know how skilled Ultra is and we are playing Street Level, so he may not have the equipment to back it up in any event. With that said, you should be able to at least start spotting icons without risk. That will cut out a few actions worth if we do get in the probably inevitable fight with this patrol.

ETA: @Reminder: Is there a trail that we (and the patrol vehicle) are using? I wasn't sure if we had just booked it across open ground or not.

[Reminder]

On the trail: There may have been at some point, but I assumed you didn't pull off just to the side of a trail, so not anywhere really close. You did specify out of the way.

On looking at AR/Scanning/Hacking. You can if you want to, or not. If you are going to do something you have to define what you have turned on, as without some connection to the matrix you won't be able to even attempt matrix perception rolls. (If i recall, I think Mlinzi was the only one with something left on, though I may be mistaken)

Of course I am not saying that you have to look for anything, just if thats the direction you choose to go.

They are between 300 and 400 meters from your position atm, which is still a fair distance, especially in the dark, and not headed right at you. If you want to know more, it's going to take active observation of some kind, like an observe in detail or something else. Of course, that's not a guarantee you will learn anything more or even if there is anything more to learn.

[JackVII]

I would assume our commlinks would have to be on if Ultra was still communicating that way. Running silently presumably? If not, he's just talking to the air, which may be the case as well.

Drek, we probably should have done something with Alzmer. I might have to get a narcoject arrow ready.

[Csjarrat]

ah sorry, for clarity yeah, my non-essential stuff is wireless off , but everything else is slaved to my deck and running silent, even the drone

[Ren]

Actually, as I wrote in my last post, I turned off all wireless. So there’s no reaction from Mutumbo’s side to any radio communication or sent messages.

[JackVII]

Yeah, I did specifically indicate that I was turning off everything but my chameleon suit, which was running silent. I'd rather not go through the Logic check to try to switch modes. I guess Frenchy and I will just wait for something to happen then.

Presumably, Ultra would have to leave the wireless on his RCC or whatever turned on if he wanted to maintain contact with the drone. One of the uncertainties of the wireless section of the SR5 book.

[Csjarrat]

yup, running silent on everything as i've got a sleaze score to help keep hidden

[Reminder]

Everyone just sitting and waiting to see what happens? It's hard to tell sometimes 

[Csjarrat]

right, balls to it. im gonna try and snoop on their radio chatter. might reveal a bit about who they are, whether they're co-ordinating with other teams and where their base is.
might bring down a world of hurt if i fail but i'm hoping these guys only have cheap gear!
you never know, it might even be our pal from the garage lol

[Ren]

I think we are all waiting for the jeep to pass, except for Ultra who is doing his stuff on the matrix.

[JackVII]

Agree with Ren. If they get super-close, I was considering asking Wawindaji to manifest in front of them and run away from our position, possibly getting them to chase him.