[Ennui]

As I said.  Meta data is scrubbed, no likenesses are used.

[Jack_Spade]

Kynos shrugged: "Casa wouldn't have brought you down here with us if you weren't capable. Don't get me wrong: To me everyone is just a piece of meat, but that doesn't mean I can't have respect for what they can and do.
Regarding dangerous: What else is new? We live and we die - but you won't know what life is if you don't get close to death now and then.
Always remember: Teamwork is essential, it gives the enemy other people to shoot at."

To Irris he said:
"You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means: As far as I know, Metadata is like time and place encoded in the data stream. Not sending that is fracking obvious. Voice modulation is a good start, but what do you do about our faces and movement patterns? Our general height and body form? That's all stuff a computer can use to cross reference and identify you. Are you replacing all of us with stick figures or moving black bars? I can't imagine that will sell well. Not to mention that we can't talk about anything private while you are around. Must be hard for you to get any friends that aren't suicidal.
So as I said: You are putting us at risk, you pay for the privilege."

[Mercy Merchant]

"Oui.  I agree with Monsieur Kynos.  What you are suggesting is dangerous."

[Ennui]

Metadata is any data that gives information about other information.  Yes that can mean time and date but it also means changing data that gives additional information about the actors.  Holographic ballistic masks are useful, as is altering depth perception and placement to distort size.  I have yet to sell a run, I typically use them to go over tactics and assess teamwork.  If I do sell a run I will give you a look so that you can see my editing methods and put your mind at ease.

[Jack_Spade]

"Is that so? Then I apologize for misunderstanding you.
But why did you just ask Casa to record this whole meeting if you are after tactics in the field?
It also doesn't absolve you from the initial risk you create by collecting the raw data. What once has been added to the matrix is impossible to remove. That's what a dear associate used to tell me - and she should know, being a Technomancer and all."
Kynos replied.

[Kuirem]

"No need to go on like that forever. Irris has already proposed to record only the audio, surely it should be enough to make sure 'there is no confusion' and to ease Kynos'-san' concerns, covering voice isn't nearly as hard as covering image. Any half-decent audio recording device can alter voices before they even get on the Matrix anyway. Even a bad one will do it if it comes to that."

Turning to Casa "Now the question is : Would the owner of this etablishement mind an audio record or if only video is a problem."

[Ennui]

Now I wonder if you are twisting my words on purpose.  I said I typically keep runs for that information and I already explained why I wanted to record the meet.  I do not broadcast my experiences to the matrix, they are stored on my sim rig until they can be reviewed and edited.  I choose what I sell and what I don't.  I edit on the fly and again when I go over stored information.  I do not sell out my friends or co-workers.  You have my word if such words mean anything to you.

[Imladir]

[Noëmie "Nyx" d'Orville - January 12^th, 2076 - Gates Casino, Bellevue, Seattle]

After some hesitation, Noëmie nods "Fine. If we work together, you will probably regret it at some point, and I don't doubt I will but..." she shrugs and sits down at the table "And should I refuse to be a part of whatever it is you're going to do... Well, I wouldn't mind staying in here for a few days."

"However, I'm in agreement with him" waving, she points at Kynos, while looking at Irris. "It will probably sound empty right now, but believe me, he wouldn't be the scariest thing after you if any{i] recording made it out on the matrix."

[Stuttrboy]

I am also in agreement with Kynos-san.  However our comrade appears to understand the situation as well as the possible repercussions.  Also as he stated she would not be here if she made a habit of burning her friends.  I can also see the merit of having a recording of our contract and critiquing our tactics.

[gilga]

 Casa said "Record what you like - if you frag up I am the least of your concerns. " Seeing that everybody is staying Casa says "Here is the plan, as you may know the Knights are no longer in the city, while Lone Star are here but they do not yet have a formal contract. Legally it means that Seattle is without a police force. This is a unique legal situation that has not existed since the fortifies.

It means that my lawyers can invoke ancient laws that suddenly apply, Specifically, according to the anti slavery act in UCAS areas where there is not designated police force assigned - any legal UCAS citizen has the priviledge to perform a hostile take over of property as long as it is done to prevent a human traffiking crime. My lawyers are certain that under certain condition, if you perform a hostile takeover of a buissness that sales people, they can legalize it.

Now the question asked, what people are for the definition of the law,  Article 4.10 in the UN law, extends the definition of meta human to any sapient creature has legal status either in the local country or in one of the big 10. Specifically, Pixies are recognized citizens for the last two and a half years, since EVO has granted a cooperate SIN to a pixie. We found a farm that sells Pixies to vampires, they are currently unaware that with the unique legal situation Pixies are considered people. We are going to use this legal situation to perform a hostile takeover of the farm, and then legalize the takeover before a judge.

Should we be successful, I can pay you from the benefits of selling the farms or by getting a certain percentage from its operational profits - legally you cannot own the farm -as you are criminals, but you can be employed in a generous security contract.

The jobs has two crucial parts.  We need a recorded evidence of human traffiking - this means that we need to record the actual sell event of a pixie and record both the pixie changing hands and the money changing hands. Second, we need to take over the farm. Now I know what you must be thinking - taking over a farm is impossible. Normally I would agree, but we are not long after an EMP that destroyed most of their drones. This means that their defense are significantly diminished.

In order to provide you with a tactical advantage, Gem has recently started dating a seriously fucked up loser. The guy is a violent BTL addict that well seriously abuses her, if you can see Gem's face you notice that investigating her beatings either as family, a boyfriend or a cop should allow one of you to enter the farm undisturbed. Gem's boyfriend is one of the people that actually sell the pixies, he and his friends brave the sewers and bring the merchandise to the vampires. You talk to Gem for more details and I lack the technical expertise to help you figure out exactly how you use Gem's boyfriend to accomplish your goals.

As far as the actual takeover goes, there are two strategic places you need to purify, the drone caravan that is operated by a rigger named Robyn. Even with diminished numbers, Drones are still a serious threat to you.

The second place is the control room, that is in charge to operation of the farm and its meat security, namely the guards are commanded from the control room.

The legal window to claim the farm ends in 72 hours from now where a formal contract with Lone Star is likely to be signed. I need you to control the farm and provide me with an evidence of slavery before that time window closes. My legal guys should be able to seal the deals if you get it right.

A minor object of interest, that can be very useful to keep you employed in the future is their client list - should you be able to salvage it. We can either use that list to hunt the vampires ourself - or we can sell it for a good price. If you can fetch the list it is yours, and if you need my help I will help you economize it. So keep your eyes open as you takeover the farm.

Do you understand the mission?"

[Kuirem]

"Got it but Vampires, Pixies… I wasn't even sure if pixies were real or myths. No wonder you've gathered so many people, even so it won't be easy task."

Wheely let out a nervous laugh "And who knows? Maybe those pixies will give us a big pot of gold as thanks. I'm still in but we will need everyone to pull it off."

[Imladir]

[Noëmie "Nyx" d'Orville - January 12^th, 2076 - Gates Casino, Bellevue, Seattle]

Noëmie considers what was said for a moment before speaking "I..would agree to help I suppose. However, I won't be party to a slavers' business other than to dismantle it. For a few reasons. First, because I despise slavers. Second, because I don't imagine the pixies being used as sex slaves by the vampire. And no matter what other groups may think they know, pixies are sentient creatures. So if we took over business, we'd be responsible for the murders of a bunch of people for no other reasons than we would profit from it. Third, and the most important part for some here I suppose, this takeover would have to be official, at least in some respect. The farm's existence would be known, and in short order its location. Too insure the existence of the farms we would have to invest far too much, in time or in money, to make it worthwhile."

[Stuttrboy]

I will do this.  How much do you expect our...security contract to amount to?

[Jack_Spade]

Kynos clapped and gave a sharp laugh: "Great Casa. I like your style. Fucking the vampires over is a nice perk. You are turning us into privateers - on land - with a letter of marque.
Is it enough if one of us poses as a buyer, gets handed a pixie, we record it and than slaughter the slavers when they resist our 'arrest'?
Since Gen already has a way of contact, we could just say she found a private buyer, ready to pay top nuyen for a fairy. After that it's just a matter of sneaking in, throw one or two grenades into guard rooms and geeking the rigger.
By the way: Are we allowed to free the pixies? Do any of the slavers need to survive?  Can we appropriate all their equipment and gear legally?

But I see a few snags too: This group is lacking in the magic department. I happen to have a chummer who should be interested in undermining the vamps. Should I give him a call to see if he's interested?
And also, where is that farm located? Do the vamps have a direct tunnel access to the plot that the slavers could use to escape and come back with those scum suckers?"

[Ennui]

As far as posing as a buyer and recording it, I may be singularly qualified for that task.  I'm in but our hostess does bring up some issues.  What exactly is the ongoing business model of this farm supposed to look like.  I don't see it operating legitimately and that's what our pay is going to be based on?  I'm all for sticking it to the leeches but I'm having trouble seeing the profit motive.  Other than simple asset liquidation as Kynos brings up.