Leif's DISCONTINUED GURPS Traveller Game -- IC01

[Leif]

GM: [hint] It might be a good idea to see if you can contact some 'public health official' or someone who has more direct knowledge of the situation here. There is likely a 'pay-phone' or some similar communication device in the main building of the StarPort. [/hint]

 

[Scotley]

"Let me see if I can find us a contact." His eyes get a faraway look and indicator lights on a small sleek device on his belt begins to flash as Spider starts trying to link into the local communications systems from his portable computer by scanning a broad spectrum of the local airwaves. "Am I gonna have to figure out how to link a USB6 port to a vacuum tube? Hey Gruffle, have you got any copper wire?"

[sblock]communication skill check (3d6=11) I'm thinking Spider has at least a 14 comm skill.[/sblock]

 

[grufflehead]

"Hey Gruffle, have you got any copper wire?

Engrossed in making nice, neat piles of boxes, Gruffle hadn't heard anyone enter the cargo bay. When Spider spoke he gave a little yelp of surprise, then once he realised he was being addressed, started patting the pockets in his spacer pants. 'Oh...ah...nope...what about...sure I had...maybe in this one...not there either...must have left it... Er, hang on a minute, Spider' he said, and hurried back along the corridor.

A few minutes later he emerged, wearing the battered brown trenchcoat that had somehow become his 'on planet gear', with a toothy grin, and a roll of wire in one hand and a pair of snips in the other. 'There you go' he said, handing them over. 'Knew I had some somewhere'.

Adjusting the oversized breather on his snout, he sidled up beside the Doc. 'Er, what do you reckon the chances are that they'll let me drive the truck' he asked hopefully.

 

[Shayuri]

Zoe heads over to the downport "office" and knocks on its door sharply.

 

[Insight]

Adjusting the oversized breather on his snout, he sidled up beside the Doc. 'Er, what do you reckon the chances are that they'll let me drive the truck' he asked hopefully.

"I don't see why not," Hannigan replied. "In fact, I insist. Gives me more time to, eh, partake." Doc draws an aluminum flask from his web gear. He unscrews the top and takes a nip. "Drive on, pal."

 

[Leif]

"Let me see if I can find us a contact." His eyes get a faraway look and indicator lights on a small sleek device on his belt begins to flash as Spider starts trying to link into the local communications systems from his portable computer by scanning a broad spectrum of the local airwaves. "Am I gonna have to figure out how to link a USB6 port to a vacuum tube? Hey Gruffle, have you got any copper wire?"

A wheezing, tinny feminine voice answers Spider and says, "Operator -- who did you wish to call sir? You just punch up the number on the keypad. Don't they have phones where you come from?"

Zoe heads over to the downport "office" and knocks on its door sharply.

Zoe intended to knock, but after seeing several people just walk on through the glass doors ahead of her, decides that may not be the best idea. She enters and finds herself in a waiting area with several seats and couches arranged, and a window in the wall where there are three people are queuing up to buy tickets. There is another window with a sign above it that says "INFORMATION."

OOC: Truck? What truck? Oh, the Corsa Systems Mark III?

When you approach the truck, there is a sweaty, overweight fellow (Solomani, or some semblance thereof) sitting in the cab. "Whatcha need, Rover?" he says to Gruff. He takes no notice of Doc, who walks up behind Gruff as he speaks.

 

[grufflehead]

When you approach the truck, there is a sweaty, overweight fellow (Solomani, or some semblance thereof) sitting in the cab. "Whatcha need, Rover?" he says to Gruff. He takes no notice of Doc, who walks up behind Gruff as he speaks.

Gruffle struggles to contain his excitement as he speaks to the man. 'Nice truck' he says enthusiastically, while running his hand over the grimy door panel. 'Only ever seen one of these in the flesh before. Have you driven the Mark IV? The power plant upgrade is supposed to have added 5 - 7% onto its load capacity, with a 2% fuel efficiency saving too. That would make it a serious option instead of a MotoWorks 2X'.

He gives the front tire a gentle kick, then continues 'we've got some crates to unload' gesturing in the direction of the Zax. 'Be happy to let you take a break and load them up myself, if you're all right with me taking her for a spin?'. He rubs his hands gleefully at the prospect.

 

[Insight]

Doc Hannigan approaches the truck, staying just behind Gruff. Doc visually examines the driver, looking for signs of any infection or other obvious injury or malady related to what Doc has heard of has been afflicting this planet.

 

[Scotley]

The young Zhodani is briefly paralyzed by the idea of talking to a female, even over this tinny low tech connections. He chuckles as a line from an old vid comes to mind. Take me to your leader. He pulls himself together and announces, "Um yeah, um Ms. Operator, could you connect me with the local health department or whoever would be in charge of the medical needs of this planet? Or give me the key punch code for that department."

 

[Leif]

Doc Hannigan approaches the truck, staying just behind Gruff. Doc visually examines the driver, looking for signs of any infection or other obvious injury or malady related to what Doc has heard of has been afflicting this planet.

Doc Hannigan detects no malady in the man that a few gallons of water and a generous helping of soap wouldn't fix.

Gruffle struggles to contain his excitement as he speaks to the man. 'Nice truck' he says enthusiastically, while running his hand over the grimy door panel. 'Only ever seen one of these in the flesh before. Have you driven the Mark IV? The power plant upgrade is supposed to have added 5 - 7% onto its load capacity, with a 2% fuel efficiency saving too. That would make it a serious option instead of a MotoWorks 2X'.

He gives the front tire a gentle kick, then continues 'we've got some crates to unload' gesturing in the direction of the Zax. 'Be happy to let you take a break and load them up myself, if you're all right with me taking her for a spin?'. He rubs his hands gleefully at the prospect.

The man replies, "Mark IV? Why no way! We, uh, I that is, have the latest Mark V. It's got a Hyrophlaze overdrive that the Mark IV can't touch, and it's also got something else new -- not just 'granny low' gear, this truck has a 'GREAT GRANNY low'! He motions Gruffle into the cab with him, "Come on and I'll show you. I'll even let you take her for a whirl around the port facility." During this exchange, it occurs to Gruff that no one has told him exactly where they are supposed to make their delivery, or to whom.