0065 - Shootout on the Village Square - Preparation

0800 29 JUL 2000

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"When those ORMO guys showed up, there was a feeling about them that said trouble. You didn't know where or when it was going to start, but you knew it was coming. They rolled on up with their guns out and ready and they looked like they were ready for a fight at the drop of the hat. It might have gone OK but someone dropped the hat".

So, we have an ORMO patrol coming to check what is going on. From an observation point, let's consider what the patrol leader would know. The characters are there, alive and well, as is the OT-64. The trucks the mechanics were using are also there but they are burned out. There is no sign of the mechanic nor his crew.

So, now to see how the patrol will react. As always, let's ask the GME.

[GME: Will the patrol approach the town and contact the characters? - Chaos Rank 5 – Very Likely (85% - This is the reason they are here in the first place) - 36% - Yes] - Yep, they are going to roll into town and ask some questions.

[GME: Will they try to surprise the characters? - Chaos Rank 5 – 50/50 (50% - This could go either way and I do not want to influence the decision. Let fate decide) - 3% - Exceptional Yes] - Oh they are sneaky ones, aren't they.

[GME: Will the patrol attempt to capture everyone? - Chaos Rank 5 – 50/50 (50% - Again, let the dice roll as they may) - 93% - Exceptional No] - Oh oh.

Now that is not good. They want to take the characters by surprise but have no intention of capturing everyone. That would mean either a) they will try to surprise someone alone or b) they will shoot first and hope to capture someone when the smoke clears. I wonder which it will be. If we remember the motivation of the patrol leader, it is less likely to be option a.

Pompous: The NPC is arrogant, conceited, and pompous in his dealings with others. He considers himself clearly superior to everyone around him.

Very violent: The NPC loves a good fight and either is or wants to be a warrior.

Still, let's ask the GME. There is always a chance.

[GME: Will the patrol attempt option A? - Chaos Rank 5 – Unlikely (35%) - 93% - No] - Which leaves option b.

So, the plan is sneak into town, shoot the crap out of everything and every one and question the survivors. Seems simple enough.