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turned to more forceful methods, and when those failed, he arranged for "accidents" on company grounds. Those CEOs who refused to deal with him found themselves wishing they had— assuming they survived. Success in these low-level endeavors has bolstered Dallas’ confidence to lofty heights. He has since come to believe he cannot fail. With the same sort of twisted, opportunistic genius that led his father to claim his own fortune in the seventies, Dallas now intends to outshine his sire by expanding his aggressive policy of buyouts and mergers. Through the same network of shell corporations and laundered assets that have served so well in the past, he has started to slowly buy up stock in the world’s major petroleum companies. Though he has no hope of actually purchasing controlling interest on his own without being noticed, he has what he believes is a foolproof plan to crash the oil market, lower prices to affordable levels, and emerge as the world’s sole controller of the gasoline industry. To carry out this plan, Dallas has used his family’s phenomenal wealth to purchase a little-known chemical research corporation, Aztec Industries. Aztec is known best for the development of certain fuel additives found in premium gasoline pumps across North America, but the company’s researchers are also hard at work on several alternative automobile power sources including fuel cells and flywheel technology. Since the purchase of this company, Dallas has replaced certain key members of Aztec Industries with his own unique henchmen, who have overseen the "development" of a major breakthrough in fuel cell technology. Fuel cells, for the uninitiated, employ ordinary hydrogen—the most plentiful element in the Universe—to produce power, with water the sole byproduct. The major problem has always been the explosive nature of hydrogen, which will always be associated in the minds of the people with the fiery crash of the Hindenburg zeppelin in 1937. Building hydrogen fuel pumps across the United States would also involve a tremendous investment in infrastructure. Dallas’ "breakthrough," such as it is, promises to do things differently. Instead of using hydrogen for fuel, ordinary water would be separated into its component molecules on the fly. The resulting hydrogen would be burned immediately for fuel, expelling the oxygen harmlessly into the air, with almost no pollution. Dallas imagines that the announcement of his new procedure will shake the oil companies to their core. By promising an immediate end to the need for gasoline-powered vehicles, he expects the stock values of the larger companies, such as Texaco and Exxon, to drop precipitously as investors hastily trade their shares for those of Aztec Industries. He then expects to not only make a killing dumping Aztec stock, but also buying up enough available "Big Oil" shares (through his other interests) to own a majority. Before anyone realizes what’s going on, he will end up quietly in control of the world’s oil companies. Although anyone with a passing knowledge of the stock market will see that Dallas’ plan is destined to fail—and will land him in prison for a variety of trading violations—his ego is too swollen to recognize his own faults. His plot will work on at least one level, though—the stock market will indeed be affected. Shares will not only fall in the oil industry, but across the board, crashing on potentially a worldwide level. Dallas Sheffield’s foolish plan could be disastrous for the economy of not only the United States, but the entire globe. Dallas is a thin, wiry man who pads out his ever-present white "J.R." suit to make himself look more physically impressive. He can be surprisingly agile in combat and is an excellent shot. He is, however, prone to panicking, and if severely challenged will make a run for it in his high-powered sports car, using his minions to cover his escape. Dallas Redux 18 Dallas Sheffield, 8th-level fixer (mastermind — 40 MP): CR 8. SZ M; v/wp: 52/14; Init +6 (+3 Dex, +3 class); Spd 40 ft.; Def 19 (+3 Dex, +6 class); Atk: .40 S&W backup pistol +9 (dmg 1d12, error 1, threat 20, range 15 ft. — 8 shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ dexterous, procure, evasion (no damage with successful Ref save), sneak attack +3d6, uncanny dodge (does not lose Dex bonus if caught flat-footed, enemies must be 12th level to flank), fast movement +10; SV Fort +6, Ref +9, Will +0; Str 13, Dex 17, Con 14, Int 15, Wis 7, Cha 15; Skills: Appraise +10, Balance +12, Bluff +10, Climb +9, Driver +11, Escape Artist +11, Forgery +8, Hobby (stock trading) +3, Innuendo +6, Knowledge (industry) +10, Profession (oil baron) +8, Search +10, Spot +6, Tumble +11. Feats: Armor Group Proficiency (Light), Lane Dancer, Mobility, Sidestep, Weapon Group Proficiency (Hurled, Melee, Handgun, Rifle). Gear: Weapon, white cowboy hat and "J.R. Ewing" suit, cell phone, PDA, five-star hotel room. Vehicles and Gadgets: heavy briefcase (equivalent to Agency briefcase), company car (sports car — SZ L, Occ 1/2, Hnd +5, Spd 800 ft., MPH 80/160, Def 14, WP 70, Hrd 3, qualities and mods: none). Threat Resources: Filthy Stinking Rich (HQ), Armory (docks). Headquarters: Oil company offices just inside the Houston city limits – hierarchy 2, personnel 3, security 3, secrecy 1. Other Action Site: Oil tanker w/helipad at city docks – hierarchy 2, personnel 2, security 0, secrecy 3). Dallas’ Cowboys: Dallas owns several ranches and spends a great deal of his free time riding horses and otherwise playing at being a "cowpoke." His minions are ranch hands, rodeo riders, and other cowboy types who have impressed him with their abilities and loyalty. Cowboy Guards, 4th level soldiers (minions, squads of 7-8 — 32 MP): CR 3. SZ M; v/wp: 22/14; Init +7 (+4 Dex, +3 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 16 (+4 Dex, +2 class); Atk: knife +6 (dmg 1d4+2, error 1, threat 20), .44 Magnum hunting revolver with 18 bullets +8 (dmg 2d6+2, error 1, threat 19–20, range 25 ft.); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ accurate, DR 1, +1 defense in armor, -1 armor check penalty; SV Fort +6, Ref +6, Will -1; Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 6, Cha 6; Skills: Balance +9, Driver +5, Intimidate +4, Sport (rodeo) +8, Tumble +8, Use Rope +11. Feats: Acrobatic, Armor Proficiency (Light, Medium, Heavy), Moving Target (+2 dodge bonus when fighting defensively), Weapon Group Proficiency (Hurled, Melee, Handgun, Rifle, Tactical). Gear: Weapons, coil of rope, cowboy hat, spurs. Vehicles and Gadgets: Muscle cars (SZ L, Occ 1/8, Hnd -1, Spd 650 ft., MPH 65/130, Def 8, WP 110, Hrd 7, qualities and mods: none). Serial 1: Bubba and Billy Bob Carlton The Carlton Brothers are the sons of Edwin Sheffield’s business partner Jeb Carlton, who now lives on his own private Caribbean island. Bubba and Billy Bob are independently wealthy, but each dreams of being CEO of his own huge oil company. Since they lack the business sense necessary to achieve this goal on their own, they have signed up with Dallas Sheffield, who has promised to give them the reins of whichever corporation they choose once his plot has succeeded. Neither brother has the intelligence or experience necessary to spot the flaws in Sheffield’s plan. What they do have is a powerful physique and the willingness to do anything to achieve their ends. Both have been involved in numerous petty schemes and crimes over the years, each time using their father’s lingering influence to escape justice. They have no qualms against committing murder or any other offense if it gets them what they want. In general, the brothers cooperate towards mutual goals, but when both are after the same thing, they are fiercely competitive.
Both the Carlton brothers are huge football fans, but each has their own favorites. Billy Bob, for example, prefers the Texas Longhorns, while Bubba roots for the Oklahoma Sooners. This leads to the inevitable betting and taunting each year prior to the annual meeting of those two teams during the Texas State Fair. The loser of their bet generally has to do something embarrassing, so each does everything in their power to influence the result of the game. Both have been known to bribe officials, pay off players, an even threaten coaches with violence. Over the years, they have also made a good number of friends among their favorite football teams, many of whom were hired on as minions after "graduation." Bubba is the pointman of the pair, while Billy Bob is the wheelman. When they go on a mission for Dallas Sheffield, Billy Bob drives his limousine and lets Bubba handle the dirty work (such as planting explosives). At other times, they work on separate floors in the Ft. Worth office of Sheffield Petroleum, although they rarely do any actual labor. Most of the time they watch old football games or cook up schemes to help their favorite team win the next contest. If challenged together, they can be a difficult combination to beat, but if separated from each other, they can be dealt with more easily. Bubba Carlton, 5th-level pointman (henchman — 24 MP): CR 4. SZ M; v/wp: 38/15; Init +3 (+1 Dex, +2 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 13 (+1 Dex, +2 class); Atk: .357 Magnum service revolver +4 (dmg 2d4+1, error 1-2, threat 19-20, range 20 ft. — 6 shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ generous, versatility (7 skills: Balance, Demolitions, Forgery, Gather Information, Handle Animal, Mechanics, Search), assistance (1/2 time), lead (2/session), tactics (1/session); SV Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +4; Str 16, Dex 13, Con 15, Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 14; Skills: Balance +3, Bluff +8, Demolitions +7, Diplomacy +8, Driver +6, Forgery +4, Gather Information +3, Handle Animal +5, Mechanics +2, Search +2, Sense Motive +4, Sport (football) +9. Feats: Armor Group Proficiency (Light, Medium), Weapon Group Proficiency (Melee, Handgun, Rifle). Gear: Weapon, Oklahoma Sooners jersey, game ball from last year’s OU-Texas game, cell phone, motorcycle helmet. Vehicles and Gadgets: personal vehicle (motorcycle — SZ M, Occ 1/1, Hnd +8, Spd 500 ft., MPH 50/100, Def 18, WP 35, Hrd 1, qualities and mods: none). Threat Resources: Filthy Stinking Rich. Headquarters: Ft. Worth offices of Sheffield Industries, a small office building on the outskirts of town (3rd floor) – hierarchy 2, personnel 1, security 3, secrecy 0. Football Guards: Bubba employs several burly ex-Oklahoma Sooners football players as personal guards. These do not wear pads or helmets most of the time, but keep a set handy for pickup games played on the roof after hours. If they are given time to prepare for combat, they will definitely put on their helmets for extra protection in a fight. When Bubba goes off on his own, they accompany him in their own motorcycles. Oklahoma Football Guards, 2nd level soldiers (minions, squads of 5-6 — 24 MP): CR 2. SZ M; v/wp: 11/14; Init +5 (+2 Dex, +3 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 13 (+2 Dex, +1 class); Atk: .44 Magnum hunting revolver with 12 bullets +4 (dmg 2d6+2, error 1, threat 19–20, range 25 ft.); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ accurate, DR 1; SV Fort +5, Ref +4, Will -1; Str 16, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 8, Cha 10; Skills (15): Balance +4, Driver +4, Intimidate +5, Jump +6, Sport (football) +7, Tumble +4. Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light, Medium, Heavy), Weapon Group Proficiency (Hurled, Melee, Handgun, Rifle, Tactical). Gear: Dallas Redux 19 Weapon, football helmet and pads (not normally worn), jersey. Vehicles and Gadgets: Bikes (motorcycles — SZ M, Occ 1/1, Hnd +8, Spd 500 ft., MPH 50/100, Def 18, WP 35, Hrd 1, qualities and mods: none). Billy Bob Carlton, 5th-level wheelman (henchman — 24 MP): CR 4. SZ M; v/wp: 38/13; Init +7 (+4 Dex, +3 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 17 (+4 Dex, +3 class); Atk: .45 ACP submachinegun +9 (dmg 1d10+2, error 1-2, threat 19-20, range 50 ft. — 30 shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ custom ride (5 GP), daredevil, lucky, kick start (1/session), familiarity +1; SV Fort +2, Ref +8, Will +1; Str 14, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 14; Skills (40): Balance +10, Boating +10, Driver +14, Escape Artist +10, Intimidate +10, Jump +6, Open Lock +8, Pilot +10, Sport (football) +8. Feats: Armor Group Proficiency (Light, Medium), Defensive Driving, Lane Dancer, Offensive Driving, Speed Demon, Weapon Group Proficiency (Melee, Handgun, Rifle, Tactical). Gear: Weapon, Texas Longhorns jersey, library of football game videotapes, driving gloves (constantly worn), cell phone. Vehicles and Gadgets: personal vehicle (luxury car with immense longhorn hood ornament — SZ L, Occ 1/8, Hnd -2, Spd 550 ft., MPH 55/110, Def 7, WP 110, Hrd 7, qualities and mods: none). Threat Resources: Filthy Stinking Rich. Headquarters: Ft. Worth offices of Sheffield Industries, a small office building on the outskirts of town (4rd floor) – hierarchy 2, personnel 1, security 3, secrecy 0. Football Guards: Like his brother, Billy Bob employs several burly ex-football players as personal guards, although these are always former Texas Longhorns. The two groups of guards frequently insult and deride each other, and they often settle bets with football games up on the roof. When Billy Bob travels, they accompany him in his beige-colored, customized Rolls Royce. Texas Football Guards, 2nd level soldiers (minions, squads of 5-6 — 24 MP): CR 2. SZ M; v/wp: 11/14; Init +5 (+2 Dex, +3 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 13 (+2 Dex, +1 class); Atk: .44 Magnum hunting revolver with 12 bullets +4 (dmg 2d6+2, error 1, threat 19–20, range 25 ft.); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ accurate, DR 1; SV Fort +5, Ref +5, Will -1; Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 8, Cha 10; Skills: Balance +5, Driver +5, Intimidate +4, Jump +4, Sport (football) +7, Tumble +5. Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light, Medium, Heavy), Weapon Group Proficiency (Hurled, Melee, Handgun, Rifle, Tactical). Gear: Weapon, football helmet and pads (not normally worn), jersey. Vehicles and Gadgets: None. Plot Hook #1 A large oil refinery in central Texas explodes in a catastrophic conflagration that wrecks half the small town and sends up a black cloud that can be seen for miles. The CEO of the small petroleum company operating the refinery (Amalgamated Oil & Gas) was visiting the facility on an inspection tour. The Agency suspects terrorism is at work and fears additional attacks elsewhere in the country. Even if terrorists are not the cause, the explosion was almost certainly a deliberate act of sabotage by person or persons unknown. Possible Results of the Investigation: 1. The limousine that brought the CEO of Amalgamated Oil & Gas, one Dylan Edgars, to the site turns up missing. The driver’s body is found in the wreckage of the refinery, but there is no sign of Dylan. The agents eventually trace the vehicle back to
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