[Psikerlord]

well I think we're about to discuss that at the Red Swan...?

BUt my suggestion is get into Vanian's apartment ASAP.

[funkytim]

I agree but the question is how.  Maybe we should just go up and ask if he is there?   I think we should see what Yuri could do first.  We could also follow Johnny's new lead.  We could also try to case the place but I don't know how feasible that might be.

[Cato]

I think we should probably have Yuri hack in.  I'm not sure how difficult that would be, but it's probably our best bet to start.  As to how to get into the building without too many alarms.. I don't know.  Then again, people obviously know we are looking into the matter.  So the real question is if we can get away without being destroyed by security when the alarms do go off.

[Kontact]

Average response time in that part of the city is about 2-3 minutes.  Don't forget that Blue has people in KE who can slow that down.

[Xarin]

Hacking it is an option.  Though I bet we'll need on-site to get the important bits from it.  So Yuri's getting dressed to fit in around Bellevue and is planning to make you lot into her high-society-girl entourage.  We have an Orc bodyguard, a quirky mage friend, and a famous old athlete for her +1 of the evening.  And we're out to call on an old aquaintence (Vanien) while we're in the neighborhood.

[funkytim]

That's cool with me. Wouldn't it be thorough if we make sure that's the name he has the apartment under (although someone already addressed mail to him there), but double checking never hurt and maybe a hack can get us to the point where the door guy actually expects us.  This of course might just be me being a shadowrun  4a newb but that's why I play the mage.  I welcome any thoughts on my opinion.

[funkytim]

Double newb when it comes to the matrix stuff.  lol

[Kontact]

There are probably fewer people who know and understand the full matrix rules than you have fingers on one hand.

Even the guys who wrote them can't seem to keep them straight..

[Xarin]

There are probably fewer people who know and understand the full matrix rules than you have fingers on one hand.

Even the guys who wrote them can't seem to keep them straight..

I spent years programming computers proffessionally and I'm pretty sure I don't completely grasp the matrix rules despite studying them for Yuri, a pixie hacker / rigger, and an AI character...

Of course it doesn't help I'm still stuck with a pdf of Unwired because the physical book is apparently on permenant back-order

[Cato]

I don't have a good visual of the van, but we might consider finding an alternate vehicle if we expect to pass off as a high-society girl and her entourage.  Other than that, I think it's a good idea.  Or just park out of sight of the guard, but that means we'd have to run farther if we need to run.

[Xarin]

I don't have a good visual of the van, but we might consider finding an alternate vehicle if we expect to pass off as a high-society girl and her entourage.  Other than that, I think it's a good idea.  Or just park out of sight of the guard, but that means we'd have to run farther if we need to run.

Oh I dunno, it's called the "Swagger Wagon".  Might be pimped out a bit.  Besides, we were slumming it

I'll work on a fresh IC post tonight / in the morning.

[Kontact]

Well, it has a machine gun on a flexible turret sort of sticking out the back.  It's internal, but not concealed.  Could give it a disguise test to try and conceal it.

But, the Rover 2066 is basically like a civilian hummer.  H2 or whatever.  It's a big, armored off-road vehicle with high amenities that you'd see in a convoy leading a limo or transporting a VIP.

[Xarin]

But, the Rover 2066 is basically like a civilian hummer.  H2 or whatever.  It's a big, armored off-road vehicle with high amenities that you'd see in a convoy leading a limo or transporting a VIP.

Now that sounds more like it

[Kontact]

It's got enough torque to ram the hell out of stuff in vehicle combat too.

[Psikerlord]

Oh I thought it was a concealed gun ... or hmm yeah I guess internal, I figured unless someone looks inside (whcih they can't really do with the tinting turned up high), it was basically out of sight ... so pretty safe unless the police (or someone else with authority) wants to take a look inside..?

But yeah I think in Arsenal it describes it as a rich person's yuppie van, and a common enough sight in rich areas...