Potential Story Arcs

[Gaja]

Sounds good, I am currently revising the write up to include more than one mission because I feel that we could squeeze this into a few missions.

Agreed, you do that because there's a lot of potential here to work with. We could just open the sign ups and see how many people sign up, depending on that we could come up with an appropriate amount of missions after. Of course have some rough missions drafts or scenarios to work with first but also gauge interest in this kind of arc.

 

[Just Matt Now]

Battle for Burnout!
The Cartel Needs You!!

Gambler's Utopia, a once secretive and isolated asset of the Retrade, is now a station revolved around housing smugglers and space thugs that end up being a catalyst of profits for the Cartel. The space station has proved to be useful and profitable to nearly all members of the Cartel, an easy-access hub to all needed smuggling rings of thug organizations. The ship has recently moved into the Thaereian system with hopes of starting the Cartel influence in Indie space. It was assumed that crime and profit would flow in this sector with Gamblers Utopia at it's helm. With its recent move, so has the movement of the scum and villainy that called the Utopia home.

Although, recent finding have suggested that the Utopia simply cannot flourish as expected. This is mainly due to the fact that there is yet another space station that serves a similar purpose. Agents and business associates of the Cartel have scouted and gathered information of the station. Similar in atmosphere to the Cartel's Utopia, it seems that there is a significant opportunity that the Cartel cannot let go.

Asit appears the administrator of this station, known as Burnout, has recently passed away. With his passing distracting those that call the station a home, there is an opportunity for a new administrator to replace the old. The Cartel has decided to move forward with the implementation of an administrator for this new station, and thus being acquired by the Cartel itself. The Utopia has been moved back to it's original position until the turnout of the new station can be secured.

Though more information has been released about the events of the departed administrator's death. It has been hinted that his death has come from the illegal crime organization, the Exchange. We must find out if the Exchange is behind the death of the departed. If this is true, then there is no dubt that they will be vying for control of the Burnout. The Exchange has been known to be an enemy of the Cartel for centuries, although their recent activities has been severely limited. This is in part due to the increased status of the Cartel. Although now with the Bothan war ended, and the Cartel less militarized, the Exchange could sense blood in the water. It is imperative that we show them the Cartel is not to be messed with. If any Exchange members are found, it is advised that they are caught and brought back to Cartel headquarters for interrogation.

BURNOUT
DEEP SPACE SHADOWPORT

Located on the Corellian Run, the Burnout is the pride of the Expansion Region...

Resembling a huge wheel, the Burnout's main fuselage is its central axis, an immense cylinder connected at its midpoint to the circular promenade by means of four spokes. The spokes emerge from the spherical inner-city, which houses some of the most prosperous ventures, casinos and gladiator arenas that drew patrons from far and wide.

Mission's:

Feeling Out the Opposition Burnout Station is similar to a small city. The rumors of Exchange presence has yet to be confirmed, though it is believed that they hold a safe house somewhere in the station. This base of operations serves as their hub of all their criminal activity on the Station. It's location is imperative to locate and confirm their existence and possibly to discover what plans they have for the station. Agents are needed for either discreet recovery of Exchange intelligence, or a frontal assault on their base to reveal themselves.

The Enemy of my Enemy... Burnout Station is home to multiple crime syndicates and even more thugs and criminals that the Cartel has set it's eyes on. There is no doubt that finding those who would rather have the Cartel in place rather than the Exchange would be beneficial. The Cartel needs support, we arent in Hutt space after all. We need members to not only gather the support of the stations various criminals, but to aggressively push back those who oppose the Cartel. Things can get violent, and the station is known for having a lax in security, vigilante justice reigns throughout. Show all of those on board that the Cartel is not to be messed with.

Burnout Executive This is where the main goals of the Cartel come into place. The administrator position needs t be filled and we need to elect a Cartel ember, or pawn to fill this position. There will be little leeway for the Agent to actually have power once they are installed, however they will appear to run things. We must beat out all those who are vying for the same position and make sure the Cartel comes out ahead. Meet with those who elect the new leader and make sure that they understand who they are messing with. All those running against us will also need to be paid a visit. The Agent running for the Exchange will surely be protected, make sure they get the message.

Sign-Ups:
We are looking for 2-3 members of the Cartel for each mission. You may only sign up for one mission.

Character's Name:
Character's Rank:
Link to Character:
Mission:


Big thanks to Wit for the idea and premise!

 

[Wit]

I like to think that this should be Edmund's chance to make his first mark as a Hutt Cartel member, prove his worth if you will. In what fashion and way though is up to Wit, but I think he should be either leading the team or get to do something important in the mission.

As for an NPC'er, we could add that option to the people as well, see who's interested or if you [Matt] are interested in it you can do it as well and I'll help where you need me to. How about that?

OK, cool. Either option is fine by me.

Also, loving the expanded mission list! :D

 

[Just Matt Now]

Awesome. Wit I was thinking that Edmund would lead the third mission option and run for administrator of the station.

 

[Wit]

Awesome. Wit I was thinking that Edmund would lead the third mission option and run for administrator of the station.

Cool! :D

Edit: Then he'd already be a Cartel Member while doing this mission right?

 

[Just Matt Now]

Cool! :D

Edit: Then he'd already be a Cartel Member while doing this mission right?

Well yeah like Gaja aid it would be his first mark as a Cartel member. Unless you were thinking something else...

 

[Wit]

Well yeah like Gaja aid it would be his first mark as a Cartel member. Unless you were thinking something else...

No, just wanted to clear it up. Which reminds me, I have to put up a post for in the application thread. :P

 

[Wit]

Stupid but important question, what rank do I apply him for? :P

 

[Just Matt Now]

Hmm, good question. I'll give that to Gaja.

 

[Wit]

Ok, in the mean time I'll add some OOC info to his profile which will include the character's biography, his skillset and so on.

All up to you now, Gaja-dono!

 

[Gaja]

I'd actually go with him being a Prospect and show the others how to make your mark and gain rep is done with this story. I don't know, that may just be me but I think that even as Prospect you can gain mad respect and reputation when you participate.

A perfect example of what I am trying to say would be the first Veritas arc held at the Daedalus where Guhoo participated as a padawan. So rank shouldn't be the key thing here, your IC actions should.

So if you ask me, I'd start him as a Prospect. Who the hell cares about rank anyway.

 

[Wit]

Cool, mesa likey! Prospect it shall be then!

 

[Just Matt Now]

http://www.thestarwarsrp.com/forum/showthread.php?53501-Battle-for-Burnout

Is there still interest in this because I need help running the missions. I was thinking of making the three missions similar to how Gaba does it for the Jedi. Make an initial post and then let the players hash it out however they like, within reason.

 

[Wit]

Yeah, I think that would be a good way to do it. Let everyone run the show as they see fit as long as the broad objectives of the mission are met.

 

[Gaja]

Alright then, maybe this is the right place, maybe not. Who cares. lol

1 - PM'd Bac and Cale about establishing Rebel-Cartel relations, still no reply. Will let you know what happens there. That's the reason I posted the interest check/recruitment thread in the Cartel OOC board. One person will join me there.

2 - Another arc we should do is the Tyferra arc where we move bacta away from it. Who do you think we can trust with this? Aside obviously from the four of us here.

 

[Just Matt Now]

Do we really need anyone else?

EDIT: as for other active members, I don't fully trust Justified or Insolent, Insolent for obvious reasons.

 

[Butler]

Yeah, tbh I think the moving of bacta might best be rped by us. Maybe Bee and I in one aspect and you guys in another, or something like that? Otherwise we open ourselves up to random players taking shipments to other planets and factions and chaos ensues. Unfortunately, I think the four of us are it for something important like Bacta...

 

[Gaja]

Alright then. Guess that settles it. The four of us will do one thread where we establish a trend of moving bacta of tyferra so that if Imps invade it they can't have it. Matt and I are doing a meeting thread where this order will be issued but where Vero will establish IC that bacta is already mostly stored in a secret location in Hutt space.

 

[Butler]

I like this! A thread for the four of us! Would be fun. In fact it gives me an idea. Since this is the thread for possible story arcs, I think it fits to put it here. I think it would really promote activity in the Hutt Faction if some key figures had some drama. Kind of like celebrities and how people follow them. If there was some kind of fling or argument or something between two major individuals of the Cartel leadership ICly and we made sure everybody knew about it and would be affected by the results of said drama (however little), then people might be kinda psyched to be involved even just a little in their rps with us. Whatcha tink?? I'll volunteer either of my characters for something. ;P

 

[Just Matt Now]

Sounds good, I'll have Borga or Olec...or this new character I'm writing up butt heads with Levsky!!

If you think really hard you might be able to predict what/who my character will be.