Silverball Ball Bank Campaign-
Lightning in a Bottle
Staring: Sean Diaz, Yashamaru Kurama, Gen, the Devil of Hong Kong and An Undiscovered Hunter.
"Generally, the reward of a task like this would be the honour of working for the Exhaled One, and the employment opportunities such an honour would bring..." The Hologram retorted. Jabba added a few more groaning gurgles to the mix.
"But the Mighty Jabba acknowledges that Mercenaries have prefer credits over kind words. He who retrieves the Glorious Jewel of Hutta will be rewarded 35,000,000 credits. The rest of the Vault's contents are yours for the taking. Though, we suggest that you make the Jewel your highest priority. Finding a buyer for score will be difficult without the Hutt Cartel's assistance. Jabba is good for his credits. We suggest that you do not fail him."
With a crackles and a hiss, the Hologram deactivated. Jabba was never one for hard negotiations.
"Your vehicle has been waxed and refuelled--" The Chauffeur Droid beeped, emerging from behind the curtain.
"If you would like to leave now, I can--"
"Yes. We're leaving..." Gen muttered, following in the Droid's train. He took the car's key's from the droid's thin, pincer 'hands'.
"The next 48 hours are going to fly by. We need to hit the road. Now. Not a moment loose. You can fill me in on the mission on the way--"
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Walking through the Silverball Bank's large revolving doors was like walking into another dimension. Towering marble columns guided you down a long, cold corridor towards the teller's booth. The night's veil wouldn't protect you here. The bank's cold architecture was juxtaposed by the warm light of its chandelier lights.
You weren't breaking any laws...
yet. The Bank was open 24/7, but its security seemed to be slightly tighter during the night hours. Human Guards observed your every move. They were reading your body language and looking for an excuse to come snooping. Security cameras stalked you from the corners of the roof's arches. You were walking into the Dragon's lair.
The bank half of the lobby was gated off with
red velvet barriers. Every now and again, the guard un-clipped the barrier to let a clerk or two climb a set of large white steps that would carry them up to the
building's administrative floor. The administrative floor would be a maze of white collars and blue screens, but navigating it could lead the Champions towards to
Bank Manager's Office.
The left wall of the Bank was home to a set of
large, glass doors. They were bullet resistant, no doubt. They were guarded by a pair of blue armoured guards and locked by a silver card reader. Both guards appeared to possess the required key cards.
A pale, brown-suited man emerged from a nearby bathroom. He adjusted his collar and approached the guards, holding a silver briefcase in his right hand. He presented the case to the guards and pointed to the tight handcuff that bound it to his wrist. Content that the man was who he said he was, one guard scanned his key card and let him pass into the belly of the bank,
its lower floor. As the elderly man stepped through the glass doors, an eagle eyed Hunter might have caught a glimpse of the
glowing collar he was trying to hide under his tie.
It looked like another Hunter was going after their score.
The Lower Floor was no doubt home to the bank's
high security vaults. If the Sacred Vault Jabba spoke of was anywhere, it would be down there.
One of the guards stepped away from the door and saluted his partner. His partner nodded. The first guard turned and made his way towards the
bathroom in the back corner of the lobby.
If the Champions were looking to take a stealthy approach to their heist, they were spoiled for choice. Alternatively, they could always make a scene and do things the hard way...
Gen leaned in towards Yashamaru.
"What's your plan, thief?" Gen whispered.
"If you lead, I shall follow..."
Opera House Campaign-
Phantoms of the Opera
Staring: Marianne von Edmund, Helena Douglas and Two Undiscovered Hunters.
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Even before Marianne stepped through the opera house's great silver doors, she could already hear its soothing music. It was like nothing she had ever hear before. The shimmering water orbs at the heart of the auditorium seemed to capture every sound in the hall and transform them into the sweetest, slowest song one could imagine. They sounded like... perfectly tuned harps accompanied by a fleet of wind chimes. The instruments seemed to compliment each other like ingredients in an angelic recipe. It sounded like--
[SHNICT]
Marianne felt something hard and sharp pierce her back. It was sharp enough to sting, but it hadn't been inserted with enough force to draw blood. Her 'attacker' was trying to send a message.
I could kill you. But I'm not going to. Yet.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Haytham whispered.
"Music of this depth? If you think it sounds incredible down here, well... you should try listening to it in my private booth. The acoustics are marvellous. There are less... distractions..."
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"Trust me."
The Compendium Hotel Campaign-
Room for One More
Staring: Bad Girl, Frost, Vamp, Seto and Rena Ryugu
"Look, ma'am... I don't think I can---"
[Click]
He flicked a switch under his desk. A silent alarm. He took a large step away from his desk. His back struck the wall of key cards behind him. The shock practically threw his spirit from his body. Flinching, the Bellboy ran for it. He pushed past Vamp- who made no attempt to stop him- and sprinted out of the hotel's open automatic doors.
A moment later, seven heavily armoured guards emerged from the glass elevator at the end of the hall. They flicked their wrists to extend their steel batons.
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"Alright. We know how this goes." The group's leader yelled. "I tell you we can do this the easy way or the hard way. You say 'the hard way'. We fight for a bit. We overwhelm you by force of numbers. He beat the shit out of you. The guards from floor 2 come down here to join in the fun. Then the guards from floor 3 and floor 4 and blah blah blah you get the idea. You survive? We take you down stairs and do a bunch of
very un-constitutional things to get you to confess to plot to kill Mr.Tormo, and then we do some more
very un-constitutional things to all of you just for fun. Then, finally let you die. We claim your bounties and retire. Sound like a plan, folks?"
The guards slowly closed in on the Hunter waiting in the lobby. Before the Champions could react, they'd placed themselves between them and the doors.
If the Champions could get past the guards, they could try making a dash for the
elevator or the
stairs. Either way, the Hunters would have to shed some blood if they were looking to stay the night...
Frost raised his fists.
"The Good News is... I don't think things can get any worse from here on out..."
More footsteps echoed from the top of the stairwell.
"Ah... Such naivety..." Vamp removed a knife from his belt and lubricated its blade with his tongue.
"Still... this approach should provide a... welcome distraction..."
Slums Campaign-
The Price of Life
Starring: Chise Hatori, Eight Hearts, Narancia Ghirga, Allison Argent, Aliceviel von Einzbern, Assaj Ventress and LW-11
[WHAT A REMARKABLE PET//] LW-11 beeped, its visual sensors fixed on Narancia.
[IT IS NEITHER CUTE NOR INTIMIDATING// ITS BEHAVIOUR IS SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED// BUT DO NOT WORRY// LW-11 DOES HAS DOES NOT INTEND TO PUT THE HIDEOUS CREATURE DOWN// THE GREAT AND NOBEL MAYOR STILL WISHES TO MEET IT// PERHAPS HE WISHES TO MAKE A COAT FROM ITS HIDE// BUT LW-11 CANNOT SPEAK ON HIS BEHALF// LW-11 CANNOT BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THE LEGENDARY MAYOR'S GENIUS//]
With another salute, LW-11 turned on the spot.
[THE MAYOR WILL BE OVERJOYED TO HEAR THAT YOU DID NOT SUCCEEDED IN KILLING ME, AND SLIGHTLY LESS BUT STILL SIGNIFICANTLY OVERJOYED TO HEAR THAT I DID NOT DECIDE TO MURDER YOU// LEARNING THAT THE WOLF-RATS HAVE RETURNED TO THE DISTRICT// THE HUMAN-VERMIN DO LOVE A GOOD WOLF-RAT STEW// LW-11 LOVES WOLF-RATS TOO// SEEING A WOLF-RAT CORPSE IN THE STREETS REMINDS LW-11 TO DECREASE THE DISTRICT C RATIONS// THE POOR MUST BE OVERFED TO TURN DOWN GOOD RAT MEAT//]
The journey from the Slums to the Mayor's Office was surreal. The streets were quiet and empty. Upon hearing LW-11 loud, abrasive approach was enough to clear the streets of pariahs. The District transformed into a stinking, crumbling ghost town. The only sounds came from LW-11 and his pitch-y marching songs.
After a new minutes of marching, the Hunters caught sight of the Mayor's Office. It stuck out like a sore thumb. It's ivory walls were polished and shimmering. Fixed between two crumbling apartment blocks, the Mayor's residents looked like the last clean tooth in a rotting mouth. The tower was 'protected' from the populace by a large, electric fence and two commando droids not unlike LW-11. The Hunters' guided saluted LW-10 and LW-9, who mirrored his motions. A moment later, they turned to punch a 7 digit code into the gate's two keypads. The fence's doors came screeching open a moment later, revealing the Mayor's lush green garden. Small clipped droids were hard at work keeping every leaf in its place.
The Office's door swung open as they approached. LW-11 directed them a winding wooded staircase and into the Mayor's Private Chambers.
A rotund, red headed man, barely contained inside his tight white shirt, met them at room's door.
"Ah! Yes! Welcome! Welcome!"
The Major welcome them inside and directed them towards the feel of chairs at his desk.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you! It took a lot of campaigning to get you lovely champions planted in my District, let me tell you! Mr.Tormo wanted the tournament to be confined to Districts A and B, but I said 'No!'" He chuckled, he belly and moustache heaving.
"I told him 'No!'. And I haven't looked back since. And here we are! Here we are!"
He pointed a fat finger towards LW-11.
"You! Get our guests some tea, you inhospitable bastard! No! Make it brandy! They're going to need something a little stronger after all that last announcement. Two days to live... tragic... if only someone could help them..."
LW-11 saluted once again, his knees shaking. He turned towards the door and vanished. The Mayor's finger slowly turned around until it pointed towards one of his many chins.
"If only there were someone who could say... write them a check for 40,000 credits each and send them on their way... in exchange for a small favour..."
The Mall Campaign-
Shop 'till you Drop
Staring: Daniel Diaz, Markus Cruber, Neir, Namae Ouka and An Undiscovered Hunter
"It's fine--" The Cashier muttered, trying not to look at Ouka, Neir, or the boy's weapon.
"I can just... Give me a second to..."
[TTTSSSHHHHH]
An icy blast froze and shattered Ouka's spear. The cashier stumbled back as shards of ice rained down upon against his counter.
"W-w-what?" He stammed.
"You're not with the 7s!"
"No. I'm not." The woman replied, he voice echoing off the walls of her helmet.
"I'm sorry, sir, but the 'Hunting Party' won't be receiving any more tips from you--" A flaming, broken radio struck the counter with a crack.
"--or anyone, for that matter. They're out of the game."
"No!"
"I know what cut of their bounties you were promised. You won't be getting a credit from me. I'll give you a tip, though. Get under that counter."
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Samus Aran's blaster hummed to life.
"I don't think they'll come quietly."
DISTRICT B
Chase Davenport and Higgs Monaghan
On his way down to the dealership, Chase's would catch sight of a large figure cutting through the night's sky
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The creature hadn't seen him... yet. It's eyes were fixed upon a different prize atop a nearby building. A green star stuck out against the black, starry canopy. It was unmistakable. The Creature was collar. It was one of the Hunters.
Chase now sat at a crossroad. He could pursue the flying beast or continue down town towards the dealership.
From inside the church, Higgs and the Vigar could hear also hear the creature's screeching cry.
"What an ungodessly..." The Vigar mumbled.
"The creatures that stalk this world... I fear I shall never have the stomach to face them all... I shall pray for all who wander the streets on this night... may they never find the beast that made that cry... My Goddess... it sounds so close..."
The creature's calls were loud. Ear splitting so. If Higgs hurried, he could probably catch up with the monster...
District A
Kayn and Victor Saltzpyre
Trace's head struck the concrete with a crack.
TRACE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
FATE: CLEAVED BY RHAAST
Kayn's collar began to beep.
//BOUNTY ADDED//
//CURRENT BALANCE: 6,011,000//
Down town, the roars of battle grew louder. Akuma and Kurome remained locked in mortal combat. The situation inside the Hotel was growing more dire. Men like Kayn and Victor could turn the tide in either conflict. Or, perhaps... they could continue their search for bounties in the wider city...
In the corner of his eye, Kayn could have sworn he saw a figure watching him from a nearby ally. As soon as he turned, the figure vanish without a trace. The figure left no footprints. He had made no noise. There was no way to track him, nor was there a way to shake the feeling that he was being...
watched...
OBLIVION Energy Presents
Complete Bounty List- 2,000,000 Per Kill
1. Akuma,NPC Credits: 11,000
2. Undiscovered Hunter! Credits: 11,000
3. Aliceviel von Einzbern,
Credits: 11,000 @York
4. Allison Argent,
Credits: 11,000 @Lucky
5. Assaj Ventress,
Credits: 11,000
6. Boba Fett, NPC, Credits: 0 ELIMINATED
7. Undiscovered Hunter! Credits: 11,000
8. Undiscovered Hunter! Credits: 11,000
9. Undiscovered Hunter! Credits: 11,000
10. Charlotte Birkin/Bad Girl,
Credits: 11,000 @Jeremi
11. Chase Davenport,
Credits: 11,000 @Lucky
12. Chise Hatori,
Credits: 11,000 @Takumi
13. Daniel Diaz,
Credits: 11,000@Atomic Knight
14. Dengar, NPC, Credits: 0 ELIMINATED
15. Undiscovered Hunter! Credits: 11,000
16. Frost, NPC, Credits: 1,000
17. Gen, NPC, Credits: 511,000
18. Greedo, NPC, Credits: 11,000
19. Haytham Kenway, NPC, Credit: 11,000
20. Helena Douglas,
Credits: 11,000 @Minerva
21. Higgs Monaghan,
Credits: 11,000 @amwexia
22. Hit, NPC Credits: 11,000
23. IG-88, NPC, Credits: 0 ELIMINATED
24. Jetstream Sam, NPC, Credits: 11,000
25. Eight Hearts
@Jeremi
26. Juri, NPC, Credits: 11,000
27. Kayn,
Credits: 6,021,000 @Ottonomous Ghost
28. Kurome Ankokuboshi,
Credits: 11,000 @Raynar Saassin
29. Lucas Kellan/ Shadow 1-8,
Credits: 511,000 @dark
30. Marianne von Edmund,
Credits: 11,000 @Yun Lee
31. Markus Kruber,
Credits: 2,011,000 @Crunch
32. Namae Ouka,
Credits: 11,000 @Takumi
33. Narancia Ghirga,
Credits: 11,000 @amwexia
34. Neir,
Credits: 11,000 @Gummi Bunnies
35. Maya "Echo" Visari,
Credits: 11,000 @dark
36. Rhaast,
Credits: 11,000 @Ottonomous Ghost
37. Rena Ryugu,
Credits: 11,000 @Gummi Bunnies
38. Ridely, NPC, Credits: 11,000
39. Samus Aran, NPC, Credits: 11,000
40. Sean Diaz,
Credits: 511,000 @Atomic Knight
41.Seto and Sai,
Credits: 11,000 @Jackythejack
42. Starlord, Credits: 0 NPC, ELIMINATED
43. T-888,
Credits: 11,000 @York
44. Trace, Credits: 11,000 ELIMINATED
45. Trudgen Ren, NPC, Credits: 0 ELIMINATED
46. Uzume Tennouboshi,
Credits: 11,000 @Raynar Saassin
47.Vamp, NPC, Credits: 11,000
48. Victor Saltzpyre,
Credits: 2,022,190 @Crunch
49. Undiscovered Hunter! Credits, 11,000
50.Yashamaru Kurama,
Credits: 511,000 @Yun Lee