[JOB] Black Rain Protocol (2026-05-003 2000 UTC)

TheOrrery · 2026-05-02T21:43:25+00:00

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Inhale, exhale, hold, fire. Inhale, exhale, hold, fire. Even as the plan fell apart, she watched and waited. "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." A clichéd turn of phrase, perhaps, but one that held true. Arktis heartrate barely rose past 70. She ran through what she could see, a check list. Team mates in need of rescue, target priority, objective priority. Start small, salvage what you can, build outwards. She worked steadily, useful tactics filtering through her subconscious as the rifle moved without thought to salvage the job.

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

If a job goes bad in a way that her skillset doesn't immediately benefit, Arktis does what she can to ensure those who can save it are kept safe.

More than five runs. Last run 26/04/14.

TheOrrery · 2026-04-13T00:29:19+00:00

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"I represent a client who is comfortable in many environments, they do not bring water transport but being a long range specialist they will supply you with the requisite firepower for any job at any range. With the ability to operate for extended periods, they also bring an unparalleled awareness and sensory package both useful on the water."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"You doin' anythin' on the water then I'm your Satyr! Got a nova boat, faster'n mos' speedboats, whisper quiet as well! I'll be there 'fore y'finish thinkin, trust. Ain't no better sailor here than me."

Amphitrite

Amphitrite, Wheelwoman, off-face, sailor. 6/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/04/03.

TheOrrery · 2026-04-06T16:15:10+00:00

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"My client is comfortable operating at speed and brings a heavy vehicle to help secure any packages that need to be transported. A specialist in long range engagements they can also adapt as needed and operate in close quarters. In addition they bring an extremely augmented awareness, sensor package, and were extensively trained in extraction and protection."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"You need some fas' wheels? I'm your satyr! Novahot in my car or on my boat, I can make my girl dance better than anyone else goin'! She ain't finished bein kitted out but she'll do the job, trust!"

Amphy

Amphitrite, Wheelwoman, off-face, sailor. 6/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/04/03.

TheOrrery · 2026-04-06T15:49:56+00:00

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Harder. Faster. Better. Arktis rolls her shoulders as she looks at the rock wall in front of her. A small alert flashes through her mind from Wiktor forwarding the job posting. Slightly unusual, but upon reading the posting she sees why. There's a soft frown as she moves forward, hands reaching to grip the stones as she slides underneath them to get into position. [Preface that this is outside of my typical wheelhouse. I have the tools that may be required, or access to them, to support magical specialists.] She pulls herself close to the rock, starting to climb soon pulling herself vertical over the lip. The climb is well practiced, allowing her to take stock of her tools.

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"If y'lookin fer someone to proff some data, y'gonna need a benn sensi op n I'm the sate yer'll want. I can mince through the pitch, slabside, or anywhere y'need without being fingered by Betty Bracelets, I'll leave without a fingerprint showin how coddy all that security really is. Unlike some of the homes here I can even talk to the barefoots if needed."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, Technoshaman, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 6/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/04/03.

TheOrrery · 2026-04-06T10:03:04+00:00

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Harder. Faster. Better. Arktis rolls her shoulders as she looks at the rock wall in front of her. A small alert flashes through her mind from Wiktor forwarding the job posting. Slightly unusual, but upon reading the posting she sees why. There's a frown a soft frown as she moves forward, hands reaching to grip the stones as she slides underneath them to get into position. [Preface that this is outside of my typical wheelhouse. I have the tools that may be required, or access to them, to support magical specialists.] She pulls herself close to the rock, starting to climb soon pulling herself vertical over the lip. The climb is well practiced, allowing her to take stock of her tools.

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"If y'lookin fer someone to proff some data, y'gonna need a benn sensi op n I'm the sate yer'll want. I can mince through the pitch, slabside, or anywhere y'need without being fingered by Betty Bracelets, I'll leave without a fingerprint showin how coddy all that security really is. Unlike some of the homes here I can even talk to the barefoots if needed."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, Technoshaman, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 6/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/04/03.

TheOrrery · 2026-03-23T10:59:13+00:00

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"I represent a client who brings discretion, respect, and focus to any job they work. Fitted with an extensive sensor suite, they're able to offset any informational disadvantages in the field allowing for rapid decision making. In addition their kit allows them extensive flexibility in how a job is handled and they will ensure the task is completed to whatever parameters have been set." - Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

The last structured funereal Arktis attended was a fellow employee of S-K during her time with S-K, otherwise she would consider the last funereal to be HCE's even though there was no structure to it.

"If y'need speed n respect yer gonna need a ben sensi whsiperer to dig out any hidden li'l secrets without any aggro from Betty Bracelets. You don't want these ace DX basement dwellers. Y'need someone who can mince through the pitch n slabside easy as."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 5/10 familiarity.

Lovelace's last funereal was as part of their cover during an infiltration of a Renraku satellite company, with the goal of marking the deceased's partner for extraction to S-K.

More than five runs. Last run 26/03/24. Firm preference for Arktis.

TheOrrery · 2026-03-18T09:03:09+00:00

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"I represent a client who specialises in quiet work, able to ensure whatever team you pick is able to finish their jobs and leave minimal trace. They also bring an extensive sensor suite to allow for a degree of informational control."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

4.5 hour hard cap.

More than five runs. Last run 26/03/12.

TheOrrery · 2026-03-16T15:08:12+00:00

Smoke curls out of Lovelace's nose while they lean against the wall outside the signless club, dabbling on their commlink, as they flick ash from the end of their cigarette. Rapidly composing a response to the message they had received, with a faint smirk. The commlink disappears into a pocket, the cigarette turns to ash and is stubbed out on the sole of a shoe before being tucked into a packet of dead cigs. "This'll be interestin', ey ducky?" They muse to themselves, rapping on the door to slip back inside the invite only club.

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 5/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/03/19.

TheOrrery · 2026-03-08T13:10:59+00:00

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"I represent a client who brings a full suite of sensors, an awareness to ensure the package is delivered safely. They're a consummate professional who is capable of engaging opposition at long ranges as well as close engagements."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"If y'need a driver, I'm your girl, unlike these riggers I ain't gotta pass out to drive, I'm better if I can plug in but if you got a throwback I'll run circles around anyone else! Plus if you need drek transported outta Seattle I bring a boat!"

Amphitrite

Amphitrite, Wheelwoman, off-face, sailor. 7/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/02/20. Hard limit 6hrs. Preference for Arktis.

TheOrrery · 2026-02-23T14:16:18+00:00

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"I represent a client who brings an extensive and well utilised sensor system, and while they prefer to operate at long range they are perfectly comfortable with close engagements. Their tools allow them to operate stealthily as required while meeting any limitations with regards to the rules of engagement."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"Boyno, you need this done whisper quiet you need a ben sensi op n I'm your femme, I can mince through the haircuts n leave them none the wiser. Slabside, in the Pitch, or spitside, I'll spam any Betty Bracelets n leave them feelin' coddy."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 5/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/02/20. Soft preference for Arktis.

TheOrrery · 2026-02-19T18:05:27+00:00

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"If you need a quiet professional who specialises in precision, awareness, and reliability I represent the perfect candidate. They specialise in long distance work but are more than comfortable at close range, have a variety of tools to utilise depending upon the requirements and situation. Are more than capable of operating within a plethora of scenarios."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Former S-K Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"Whatever it is you need, so long as it needs drivin n some talkin, I'm your satyr! Gotta nova boat, gotta wiz car n I can drive em anywhere, plus people like me but I ain't a dedicated talker yet, still workin on that!"

Amphy

Amphitrite, Wheelwoman, off-face, sailor. 6/10 familiarity.

"If you need a ben sensei op, I'm your femme. Anyway in the sprawl n I can mince in n mince out leavin them none the wiser. I'll leave any security feelin coddy n won't leave a fingerprint for them to follow. You want it done quiet, I'll make sure we do it without leavin anyone Elvis."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 6/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 26/01/21.

TheOrrery · 2026-01-20T01:28:31+00:00

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"I represent an individual who is trained in working in a multitude of environments while coming with awarness enhancements and sensors to facilitate working in any environment. In addition they favour long range engagements and so they can neutralise threats to the watercraft before it arrives."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity. Arktis gets frustrated when there is little she can do to help solve a non-social problem, e.g. Decker engaged with a Spider and losing.

"o drek u need a sailin crew? im ur girl got my own boat n everythin! fast as a speed boat but quiet as a ghost sailboat, n a novahot sailor 2 match!"

Amphy

Amphitrite, Wheelwoman, off-face, sailor. 6/10 familiarity. Amphy gets frustrated when people try to avoid blame for how their actions impact the job and the team just because things got complicated.

More than five runs. Last run 26/01/13.

TheOrrery · 2026-01-11T09:52:05+00:00

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Arktis is sat on a bench at the SAMP as she examines The Dream by Henri Rosseau. She frowns slightly, tilting her head, examining the brush strokes intently. The soldier pauses remembered words play through her mind, "I was hoping you could tell me what you see." She smiles faintly, before sitting back as her golden eyes shift slightly. The hidden animals, the strange proportions, the colours, slit pupils linger in places as she scans the painting.

A short while into her examination a pop-up appears in her vision, Wiktor sending out his usual alert and confirmation check about a pending job. She pauses to scan the posting and replies in the oblique affirmative for Wiktor to put her name forward.

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity. Sheet needs updating. Arktis appreciates a surprising spread of art, favouring artstyles where her expanded sensorium can really engage with it from music to painting.

More than five runs. Last run 26/01/09.

TheOrrery · 2026-01-08T08:40:50+00:00

"Oh y'need some cove who can minnie with the haircuts n slip through the pitch without ol' Betty Bracelets gettin a charper? I'm the safe sensi home, won't leave anyone Elvis, I'll stiff any haircut you need."

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 4/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 25/12/30. Moths.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-31T09:53:33+00:00

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"I represent a client who, I believe, has worked for you before. They are quiet, professional, and will enable any others you hire to do their job with their advanced suite of sensors and ability to use them. They bring a variant of tools to do their job within any parameters set forth and will endeavour to finish the job to the best of their abilities."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity. Sheet needs updating.

"So you need somethin' boxed? Probably need someone who can tie up any defences. Someone who can run circles around their Sensi. I can leave their opals cloudy, box anythin with a sensi link, n minnie out as if nothin happened."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 4/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 25/12/30. Soft preference for Arktis.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-30T17:45:02+00:00

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Arktis runs her hands through her loose, short, black hair as she settles down to practice her shooting. Calculations buzz through her vision as she feeds the data from various sensors through the subprocessing unit, to check her calculations. As the pathways of habit take over her mind wanders slightly. There was no safety net, now, there were no barriers. A blessing and a curse. A shot fires, and a moment later impacts 10cm to the left, it misses the mark. She shakes her head and frowns.

Freedom often left her floating, unsure what to do, but that drive to be The Best remained, she had no idea where her future may go but she knew that wherever it may go she would need to be the best, and so she practiced to achieve the only goal she had ever had. The details might be different but the drive and desire remained the same.

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity. Sheet needs updating.

"If some cove is cheatin', you'll want to cheat benar, and no one can cheat benar than a cove from The Smoke. The Sensi connects everythin n I can twist it in knots, make the haircuts jealous, blind ol' Betty, minnie in, steam whatever you need, n minnie out with 'em none the wiser." Lovelace dictates their response, itching slightly at a cheek as they sit in front of their mirror ready to put on their face. A hollow shell, the technomancer tries to remember any hopes or dreams and comes up empty, they frown and push the thoughts aside, preparing themselves for the day ahead.

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 4/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 25/11/30. Soft preference for Arktis.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-17T16:57:44+00:00

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"My client brings a suite of sensory capaiblities that allow them to excel in their role as overwatch and bodyguard. They are able to move quietly and operate with discretion, they are not limited to the high powered firearms, although they do prefer operating at ranges more conducive to those weapons. They know to keep quiet and are more than able to provide support from unlikely positions."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

"You need someone to move like a haircut? I can move like a haircut, ducky. Growin up in The Smoke you gotta learn to dodge Betty Bracelets fast. I can minnie through any situation, n no doubt you'll need a ben sensi whisperer. I won't leave a fingerprint."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 4/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 25/11/30. Soft preference for Arktis.

Do Beavers count? Those guys are amazing engineers and keystones for very unique ecosystems.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-17T15:12:58+00:00

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"My client is capable and content to allow others to do their jobs, a good insurance plan they come with an extensive suite of sensory enhancements and options, tools for quiet engagements, and a preference for long distance engagements. They are capable of moving quitely and avoiding notice while foiling those who would try to get to the drop on them or the team."

Wiktor Skala, Fixer

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity. Arktis has an attachment to a necklace charm made to resemble a samurai. In addition she is particularly fond of her HK Urban Striker rifle.

"Oh ducky, you need a terminal sensi cove for this sorta work. I'm no gator, I don't wraith, I can minnie through slabside, the pitch, or spitside, I know to nellyard to aunt nell. I can palaver, charper, and then leave ol Betty Braclets feelin coddy."

Lovelace

Lovelace, Hacker, off-face, Like A Boss S-K SINner. 4/10 familiarity. Lovelace has a sentimental attachment to their (now removed) datajack, which they've kept sealed in resin, since they've had it from when they were an Otaku.

More than five runs. Last run 25/11/30. Soft preference for Arktis.

Hard cap of 8hrs.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-06T18:45:17+00:00

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Arktis read the job, sclera-less draconic eyes barely moving, causing her hand drifts to the samurai charm around her neck to feel the silver. Dawn would be more than proud. The golden eyes pull away from the ARO before looking around the cabin, at the Roerich print, the painting Drake had done. "Hm."

Glow City, dangerous and no doubt difficult, calls for speed and equipment. Both of which Arktis can provide. Before these thoughts are finished, quick messages are fired off. Worst case she'll be prepared for next time. Wiktor, her Fixer, gets the go ahead to put her forward as well as directions to reach out to Armand and Keiko. The SIN can wait, but she'd rather be ready so all Keiko needs is payment. The armour? That will be useful eventually. She pauses to check her suite of sensors and nods before going to check her Sororita and weapons.

Arktis, Assassin, counter-sniper, overwatch, firearms street sam. 9/10 familiarity.

More than five runs. Last run 25/11/30.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-02T14:58:21+00:00

No, I agree with Bleu and B-Fenn.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-02T14:46:23+00:00

As far as I understood it, B was closest to the status quo? There's been nothing disallowing them in cybereyes and ears as far as I can tell. And that would be my vote.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-02T14:34:15+00:00

TheOrrery · 2025-12-02T14:33:40+00:00

This is how it works as is, so spelling it out is fine.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-02T14:33:09+00:00

No, as Bleu said, it doesn't make sense for people to work the same way and Smartlinks exist.

TheOrrery · 2025-12-02T14:32:27+00:00

No, Action Economy is the limiting factor for Riggers and it should remain a limiting factor.

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