[OOC] Eclipse Phase: The Devotees

[AerisFang]

[Message to all newcomers: In case you wanted to join... Sorry, I have already the maximum number of players I want to have in a game. Still, you can PM me and if there is an opening, I'll be sure to message you!]

Hey there people!

This should be rather more convenient than infrequent IRC meetings.
No fixed post rate, but try to stay active or post an OOC message if you can't be there for a while.

I found this nifty little site for tracking dice rolls (http://orokos.com/roll/). If anyone has a better idea, do share. I'm new to P-b-P gaming.
You can link rolls like this so it's pretty convenient:
Fucking up the PC's plans: 96
Uhhhhhhhh, let's hope Ellegua rolls lower.

I also found http://www.myth-weavers.com for keeping track of character sheets online, Could be rather convenient.

So yeah, still learning the ropes, but this should be pretty good!

AF

[AerisFang]

First DM post probably tomorrow, I'll have to recheck the IRC logs to get a feel for where we left off.

[AerisFang]

[Here's the "little" info packet I told you guys about.
Don't worry new players, this is a lot of info, I know. I'll start the game by briefing you guys on what happened so far.]
[I'll keep this updated as you guys find new info so make sure to check back]

SUMMARY OF EVENTS

Summary of Events

Proxy Pyrrhos has recieved news from Amaru Timoti, his underground mole inside Nine Lives, that something is wrong on Legba, he requests immediate investigation and extraction from the station. The sentinels have impersonated ultimate mercenairies (kinda) aboard the Dasmos, a rundown ship seeking emergency repairs.

Upon arriving on station, they were greeted by low level mooks seeking some fame. Easily disposed of and interrogated. Their leader revealed that the gladiators fights recently started to be much more intense than previously, but he didn't seem to know much more other that something big is around the corner.

Talking with Amaru Timoti revealed that the three Nanchons are to meet in a debate soon, this will decide what direction Nine Lives will take with their newfound tech.

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PLOT LEADS

Plot Leads

Main:
-Nine Lives is using a radical new psychosurgery software, AWE, that transforms normal egos into unconditional slaves with efficiency close to that of the exurgent virus. Find the truth, secure the source or destroy it if unobtainable.

Side:
-Omri Melech has requested additional help to guard his ship.
-A massive debate between the three Nanchons is scheduled to happen in +48 hours over what Nine Lives is to do with what they found.
-Each Nanchon has different goals regarding the debate, learning those will help with tipping the odds in Firewall's favor.
-The modified egos started appearing only a few days after Lam Cong Dong farcasted from Venus, she might know something.
-Rokuzawa Chi is looking for a way out of Legba, she will evac with you when you call her.

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CHARACTERS

Characters

-Proxy Pyrrhos
Firewall proxy in charge of the Legba operation. Keen on impersonating greek gods of old. Sole contact of Amaru Timoti outside Nine Lives.

-Amaru Timoti
Firewall agent. Has been completely undercover in Nine Lives for the past six years. Recently reported a possible ex-threat on Legba. Works as a sleeving supervisor in Psychopomp.

-Roland Nazon
Current boss of Nine Lives.
His love to engage in ascension forking has left him absolutely and irreversibly insane: Someone is pulling the strings behind his back.

-Elleggua
Second in command of Nine Lives.

-Lam Cong Dong
Leader of the Rada Nanchon.

-Bertand Theo
Leader of the Petro Nanchon.

-Su Wu
Leader of Ghede Nanchon.

-Omri Melach
Former member of I.D. Crew. Currently holed up in his shuttle, the Bullock.

-Rokuzawa Chi
Titan Autonomous University researcher.
She came to Legba to smuggle out some of the Houngan's research data.
The current tensions on Legba have made her fear for her life and she want out.

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GROUPS

Groups

-The Houngan
Nazon's personal psychosurgeon team. They oversee research on AWE and keep Nazon's ego barely functional.

-Rada Nanchon
Biggest Nanchon in Nine Lives. They compose the bulk of members. Less violent than Ghede members, they still live up to Nine Lives ruthless reputation.

-Petro Nanchon
The branch of Nine Lives dedicated to dealing with hypercorps and the "legitimate" sphere. It's no secret that they wish to steer Nine Lives into a more sophisticated and less violent direction. They compose the smallest nanchon.

-Ghede Nanchon
Nine Lives most violent branch. Those who willingly take part in the rite enter Ghede. Most of their members are violent psychopaths who enjoy torturing egos and inflicting real death. They are fiercely loyal to Nazon due to their strict following of Lapriyè.

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LOCATIONS

Locations

-Zombi
Legba's docking facilities. The Dasmos and the Bullock are docked here.
-Peristyle
Torus/tin-can habitat attached to the asteroid. The Houngan occupy the tin-can modules and Nazon's personal quarters are located in the torus.
-Psychopomp
Legba's massive resleeving and egocasting facilities. It's the main hub of Nine Lives egotrafficking operations. Offers connection to the air-gapped River Styx network.
-Guinee
Main server housing facilities. Nine Lives runs massive containment banks to keep the egos it has in accelerated simulspace: Temporary rest space to keep egos sane enough to continue working, sensory deprivation cells to make Nine Lives' enemies go insane or simple cold storage and the dreaded psychosurgery servers where legions of barely trained technicians hack into egos to extract valuable commodities. Offers connection to the air-gapped River Styx network.
-Fetish Market
Built in the torus section of the Ba_Ngzhu, a pre-fall warship, Fetish Market hosts what is known as the biggest stack market in the system. The Nanchon debate is scheduled to take place here as it is the only space big enough to host it.
-Uptown
Home of the Petro Nanchon, Uptown contrasts with the rest of Legba by its cleanliness and general decent state.
-Marinette
Rada Nanchon's home. A massive beehive that extends through most of the asteroid. RTFM's print shop is located here.
-Samedi
Home of the Ghede Nanchon and gladiator pits. Slave egos fight to the death here.

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TIME LINE

Time Line

-3 weeks, 2 days. --------------- Lam Cong Dong and her venusian crew farcast from Venus.
-1 week, 5 days. --------------- The hit on Omri Melach is ordered by I.D. Crew.
-5 days. --------------- Amaru Timothi reports strange activity on Legba to Pyrrhos.
0 --------------- Pyrrhos contacts the sentinels.
+10 hours --------------- Sentinels arrive on Legba.
+12 hours --------------- Sentinels meet with Rokuzawa Chi