Invasion. Gathering of Heroes (February 1930)

Voda Vosa said:

Chief of police, Mark Alefning, a polish man in his 50's who treated Jasper like his own son, decided that the police must do something about the Mortello menace. Mark knew better than sending a strike team to a mafia fortress. He called Jasper to his office, the 5th of February.
"Son, your relatives are planning something big, something really big and nasty for tha city." he said, pointing him with his pipe. "Al Capone was enough trouble by himself, now he has allied with the Mortello. I tell you, I'm worried a lot about what might happen if we don't act now. I'll make you lead of this case, make up an infiltration team, and go to Al Capone's club. It's rumored he has most of his intelligence there. Al will be out tonight, we have reports that he'll join Arturo Mortello for dinner, and probably discuss the details of their moves in the future, so he'll not be in the middle. I won't sent you there if Capone was around, we lost two units to him an his men, they are deadly." The chief waits for questions, if there are none, he'll rush Jasper out, to get to work.

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"Hmm, interesting, my family is stirring again. Well then, how much time do I have to put together a group, what is my main objective, and what is considered proper force for such a mission?" Jasper askes as he grabs a pen off of the desk and begins twirling it in his fingers. His cold blue eyes are analyzing every motion of Mark's face, more as an instinct than him being untrusting.

----------Jasper 'Quicksilver' Mortello----------​

"You have until..." Mark looks at the wall clock. " 9 o'clock. Capone will be out at 9:30-10 pm. Your main objective is to retrieve, is any, the clues or papers, or whatever you can find, that gives us a lead on where, when and how will be this strike." He pauses for a moment. "And for force, heck, kill any thug you can, those people are scum, if you don't put a bullet in their brains, they'll shot someone 5 minutes later." he offers

Voda Vosa said:

... "Ah, finally, Dorctor George Wilkinson, I presume. It's an enormous pleasure to meet you at last. I've red a lot about you and your work. I imagine you have all sorts of questions." George notes that Charleston winks at Anderson, and the man leaves silently.

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George thinks for a moment. "Well, first, I'm curious about the research going on here. Second, what uses could and what uses would that research be put to? Third, what exactly do you want me to do here?"

George shifts his weight from one foot to the other and continues. "I usually consider my discoveries and inventions to be mine. I patent/copyright my inventions/discoveries. I am willing to give those who support my research first licensing rights. Even exclusive rights for appropriate compensation. So, fourth, what would be the terms for backing my research and/or for being part of the research teams working in this research center."

"I don't mean to be a problem to you. It's just that with my present research, I'm well on the way to being able to finance my own research. If I'm to put that on hold, then I would like to know that either I'm to be compensated or that there is a very good reason for doing what I am to do here."

Voda Vosa said:

"You have until..." Mark looks at the wall clock. " 9 o'clock. Capone will be out at 9:30-10 pm. Your main objective is to retrieve, is any, the clues or papers, or whatever you can find, that gives us a lead on where, when and how will be this strike." He pauses for a moment. "And for force, heck, kill any thug you can, those people are scum, if you don't put a bullet in their brains, they'll shot someone 5 minutes later." he offers

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"Alright then, I geuss I'm using the knife. Thanks Mark won't let you down." Jasper says as he stands up an puts on his hat and jacket. He walks out of the office and goes to the resturant that he will have to infiltrate to get a lay of the land.
When he steps outside he takes out a stick of gum and begins chewing as he walks. As he walks he thinks about how he will get in, the two options he sees is to get in through the back door and come in through the kitchen door to the back or make reservations for two he shows up pretends that his date never showed. He is not pleased of either option because he isn't getting as close as he wants to but he will have to make do, hoefully one of them goes to the bathroom so he can take him out and maybe get some info in the process. When he arrives at the resturant he just leans up aginst a wall on the opposite side of it.

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What time is it right now?
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OOC: Remember: The meeting is going to take place other place, Jasper is supposed to sneak into Al Capone's club and retrieve whatever clues he can find. When jasper gets out of Mark's office the clock hits 9 o´clock.

As soon as Waller sees the soldier duck behind cover, he leaps out from behind the barrels and crates and flees to the east (away from the soldier). He then darts into the nearest alley in hopes of losing his pursuer.[sblock=OOC]When being chased in an urban environment in d20, the pursued and the chaser both roll a Dexterity check. If the pursued character wins, he shakes the chaser off his trail by zig-zagging through the alleys and byways and gets away. If the chaser wins, he catches up to the pursuer (who is now out of breath and unable to run at full speed thus forcing a confrontation).
Waller's Dex check: 20[/sblock]

Once again Percy has to stop to think. He quickly realises that its no good deciding what to wear until they have decided what they are going to do. "OK. Give me a few minutes to think things through." Percy continues to think and a few minutes later continues. "I still don't think we have a chance of blending in down there. Most of the dockers know each other, at least by sight, and sailors won't be snooping around on the dock. That leaves an invasion by outsiders, thus back to my original idea of using customs as cover. Originally, I though about everyone in suits but now I think that dressing the strike group as dockers has merit. They could have been recruited as muscle, to move boxes. Ben and I will go dressed as we are and pretend to be actual customs officers. How does that sound.

As for the targets. I suggest that we search Long's warehouses first. If we don't find anything there, we will have to search the ships. We could be in for a long night but somehow I don't think they will allow us to search where we might find something."

"So, can anyone find and holes or does anyone have any additional ideas or comments?"

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I am assuming that Long's dock area consists of wharfs and warehouses. I
am also assuming that the warehouses belong to Long. Please let me know
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OOC: I'm at work now, I'll update everyone later toda. Will edit this post.

After a small while of looking at the resturant where his people will be meeting he moves off to his apartment to get what he needs and figure out a plan. He walks about two blocks till he gets to his apartment. He walks in and moves to the elevator swiftly, but someone sneaks in the elevator he was going to go into making him pause and move over to the next one. Jasper hates getting to close to people unless it comes down to his job then it's the exact opposite, it's a testament to his skills. He finally catches one of the elevators going up and gets to his 24th story apartment.
He walks in and throws his keys into the basket landing as they always do. he then goes to his coffee table and opens up his disguise kit and starts thinking about who he should be. He is also trying to dredge up memories of the base of opperations.

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Could you give me some details of where he has to go?
do you need a disguise check for him to make the disguise or only when someone looks at him?
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----------Dr. George Wilkinson----------​

“Well, these facilities and others all around the country are military research laboratories, that cover the government’s need of new technology. We are a relatively new branch of the pentagon. The main use of the NOVA project is classified. All I can say is that it will be used in warfare. I want you to make NOVA possible doctor.
As for patents: You’ll be working for the USA government, and as a liberal country, we wont deny you the right to patent your discoveries, although said patentation will have to wait until the pentagon approves it. We will cover any expenses and provide you with whatever you might need to make NOVA possible.
I understand your preoccupation. This might sound sudden, but you must understand, that the government has reasons to believe that there might be another war soon. If we can have such advanced pieces of technology as the NOVA, the war will be shorter, and that’s good for everyone.” Charleston finishes. He reaches to someplace under his desk and pulls a small box. He opens it and takes out a cigar, and lights it with matches. “Cigar?” he offers one to George. “So tell me professor, what do you think now?”

----------Jasper 'Quicksilver' Mortello----------​

Jasper spends some time preparing his disguise. He thinks about someone that could go unnoticed on a night club, someone who no one looks at. Cleaning personal was the choice.
After finishing the last details, Jasper mentally went over the dispositions of the club:
A big front door, and windows, and a small back door on one side of the alley. There was the emergency ladder too, or the upper windows. Otherwise the place was completely inaccessible.
For what he could see from the window, Jasper remembers a big front saloon, and a small kitchen In the back. The stairs going up, where next to the front door. Of the second floor, where he suspects Al Capone keeps his office, he was not able to see nothing.
The time was almost 9, so Jasper picked up his keys from the basket, checked his gun and ammo, take a last look at the disguise on the mirror, and headed to Al Capone’s club.
The ride was short, and Jasper was again at the place. The lights were on, and several cars were parked next to the club. Lots of people were trying to enter the place, but it seemed they had no more room. However, people still waited outside. Women wearing hats, long dresses and gloves, and the men with hat and suits.
The alleys seemed empty, either the one with the emergency ladder and the one with the back-door.

OOC: Hope those details help. Disguise checks will be made when he interacts.

----------Waller Ackermann----------​

Waller darts away from the soldier, who immediately begins the chase. Both men run as fast as they can, through the suburbs, dodging people and merchandise, jumping over cars and fences. Waller was quicker and stronger, and managed to jump a large fence. The soldier attempted the same feat, but felt back and lost track of Waller.
After getting far enough, Waller returned to his original path, to Gunther’s home. After a few minutes of walking, Waller hit the house. He approached the back door, and knocked. The door opened under his hand. The soldier took a peek in. The house was a mess. Waller entered the home, expecting the worse, luger at the ready. There was a note over the table, where many of the scattered things appear to have been pushed aside to make room for the piece of paper.

“Cathrina:
The militars were here, they searched the house. I was lucky to escape in one piece. I’ve left the city hopefully. I can’t take you with me without risking your life. Don’t stay at the house, they will probably be back. I left you some money here, go to the docks, to warehouse number 4 and speak to Rodolf Vanderken, he’ll take care of you. I hope I’ll see you again soon my love. Destroy the letter.
Love, Gunther.”

On the floor there are some paper bags, full of fruits and vegetables, and a woman’s hat. The money mentioned on the letter is nowhere to be found. Apparently, Guther’s wife already red the letter, took the money and ran away.

----------Percy Ambleton-Smythe----------​

“Great idea boss. I see no hole in that plan” says E444, E555 nods and E333 smiles approvingly.
Only Ben frowns. “And how should we be moving exactly? I took a map of the docks and warehouses. These are Long’s warehouses and docks; this is an area where the personal loads opens and manipulates cargo. There are also other warehouses which don’t belong to Long.” Ben explained over the map.


OOC: Attached is a map of the docks.