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Belgrade, Serbia. Free Throw plans to assault the Belgrade HQ, steal all the computer files there, and release them in the open— thereby compromising all Agency operations in Eastern Europe. Possibilities: 1. Amanda Norton returns to the States and takes the place of Senator Bradon’s daughter. She does this to gain more access to him and make others less suspicious. Senator Bradon acts suspiciously; he’s under stress and shows it but it’s not obvious why. The Agency wants him, and the others, watched since they have access to such vital information. 2. Senator Bradon reports the kidnapping to the Agency. He figures that the agents are his daughter’s best chance and is unwilling to risk the security of the nation. The agents need to rescue his daughter before the deadline before the information turnover arrives. 3. Amanda Norton actually is Alicia Bradon. She staged her own kidnapping because she hates the Agency too, perhaps due to leftist politics or what the Agency has done to her family. SHALE by Aaron Rosenberg The modern world runs on its communications and its transportation. And for the latter, oil and gas are the most precious commodities. So when someone claims that they have found a new source of oil, the entire world sits up and takes notice. And when someone claims they have found a new way to produce oil, a way that does not require drilling and refining—well, that’s the sort of information that can change the world. Shale, Inc. is a new company no one has ever heard of before. But everyone’s talking about them now. That’s because Reggie Nylan, the head of Shale, has made a shocking announcement. According to Reggie, his company has found a way to convert shale into oil. The thin, brittle rock is known to have a high petroleum content, but no one has ever found a way to distill it from the rock without spending more money than the results were worth. Now Reggie says his company can do the job for mere pennies. Which would make the world’s shale a near-endless supply of ready oil. Everyone wants a piece of the action. But is Shale, Inc. really all it claims to be? The Agency has to find out, before the world’s oil situation changes forever—and not necessarily for the better. MP Cost: 275 (95 base + 90 each for serials two and three) Wealth: 2 (52 BP for mastermind, 42 BP for each henchman and foil, 27 BP for each minion)—30 MP Technology: 0 Loyalty: 1 (+1 to loyalty checks) — 4 MP Influence: 0 Scope: 5 (international threat) Agenda: Monetary Gain/Economic Control Serial 3: Hector Selpont Reggie may be the president of Shale, but he’s just a front man. The real power behind the company and its scheme is Hector Selpont, whose official title is VP and Head of R&D. Hector came up with the idea behind Shale, Inc., and bullied Reggie into participating. He gathered others he knew to form the rest of the company’s ranks, and has been orchestrating everything from the safety of his "research lab." The fact is, Hector isn’t much of a scientist. He knows just enough science to fake it, and enough to Shale 26 understand what the real researchers are talking about. But his true gift is disinformation. Hector can make people hear what they want to hear, and understand just as much as he wants them to comprehend. It’s this talent that has been pivotal to Shale’s success, and to their master plan. Hector has three goals, all of which he plans to achieve through Shale. The first is to make a lot of money, enough that he can live the rest of his life in complete comfort. The second goal is to throw the world into disarray, just to show how much influence he has. And the third goal is to prove wrong everyone who ever said he wouldn’t amount to much, especially his hard-working, honest, law-abiding parents. Tall, thin, and prematurely balding, Hector looks the part of a serious researcher. He speaks softly, so that those around him have to strain to catch his words, and hides his mesmerizing eyes behind a pair of wire-rim spectacles. He does not like violence, and will avoid becoming involved in any physical conflict. But Hector has no problem giving orders for violence, and will happily stand back and let his bodyguards fight for him. He works at the company’s research lab in the warehouse section of Baltimore, and has a small house on the other side of the city. Hector Selpont 5th-level spin-doctor/1st -level scientist (mastermind—30 MP): CR 6. SZ M; v/wp 43/10; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Spd 30 ft.; Def 11 (+1 Dex); Atk: pistol +2 (dmg 1d12, recoil 20, threat 19-20, range 25 ft., seven shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA none; SQ fake it 1/session; SV Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +6; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 17, Cha 17; Skills: Bluff +10, Computers +4, Cultures +3, Diplomacy +1, Disguise +1, Driver +3, Forgery +5, Gather Information +7, Hide +3, Intimidate +4, Languages +6, Move Silently +5, Profession (Scientist) +4, Search +2, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +6, Spot +4. Feats: Charmer, Persuasive. Gear: Pistol, two clips of standard ammunition, lab coat. Vehicles and Gadgets: sports car (sports car – SZ L, Occ 1/2, Hnd +5, Spd 800 ft., MPH 80/160, Def 14, WP 70, Hrd 3), laser pen (dmg 1d6+1, threat 20, range 5 ft., twenty seconds of power, one hour to recharge). Headquarters: Shale research lab in Baltimore, MD, United States—hierarchy 1, secrecy 2, personnel 1, security 4. Bodyguards: As a child Hector was often the target of bullies. When he hatched his plans for Shale, Inc., he took advantage of the money from his backers and hired a group of bodyguards. Now the bullies work for him. These men are all large, powerfully built, ugly, and not very bright. They are exactly the type of men who pushed Hector around as a boy, and he takes great delight in ordering them about. Despite this, the bodyguards are loyal. Hector is a bit childish but pays them well, and they don’t have to do much more than keep an eye on the grounds and intimidate any visitors. These men all have unsavory pasts, and many of them have criminal records—this is the only job they could get, and they are determined not to lose it. Bodyguards, 3rd-level thugs (minions, squad of 4—48 MP): CR 3. SZ M; v/wp 3d8+6 (22)/17; Init +3 (+1 Dex, +2 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 13 (+1 Dex, +2 class); Atk: club +6 (1d8+3); Colt M1911A1 service pistol +4 (dmg 1d12, recoil 20, threat 19-20, range 25 ft., seven shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA None; SQ None; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +4; Str 17, Dex 12, Con 17, Int 9, Wis 11, Cha 6; Skills: Bluff +3, Driver +3, Gather Information +1,Intimidate +8, Listen +3, Profession (Bodyguard) +4, Search +4, Sense Motive +1, Spot +4, Surveillance +2. Feats: Point Blank Shot, Weapon Group Proficiency (Handgun, Melee). Gear: Pistol, two clips of standard ammunition, tactical radio, extensible metal club. Vehicles and Gadgets: motorcycles (motorcycle – SZ M, Occ 1/1, Hnd +8, Spd 500 ft., MPH 50/100, Def 18, WP 35, Hrd 1).
Serial 2: Reggie Nylan Reggie is the president of Shale, Inc., and its only public member. He makes all press announcements, attends the various oil symposiums, and speaks with potential investors and clients. This is the life Reggie was born for—he has an easy-going charm that puts people at ease, plus a knack for remembering faces and names. He speaks several languages fluently and can get by in half a dozen others, and can mingle easily at events ranging from black-tie dinners to backyard barbeques. Underneath all that charm, Reggie is extremely insecure. He knows he is not the brightest man in the world, and is well aware that Hector is really the brains of the operation. Reggie is also smart enough to know that, if he gets out of line, Hector will kill him and have him replaced by someone else just as glib. So his only option is to cooperate fully, and hope it’s all over quickly. Reggie is not a bad person, really. He doesn’t have many scruples when it comes to earning money, but he isn’t interested in hurting anyone. He sees no reason not to take from the rich, however, and considers himself a modern-day Robin Hood, fleecing the wealthy for his own gain. He runs most of Shale’s day-to-day operations from their small but tastefully decorate offices in downtown Baltimore. Tall and slim, with dark hair and blue eyes, Reggie can easily pass for a former athlete or a second-string movie star. He always wears the best clothes, and dresses for the occasion. His most common outfit is a hand-tailored silk suit. Reggie Nylan 5th-level faceman (henchman—10 MP): CR 5. SZ M; v/wp 41/14; Init +7 (+2 Dex, +5 class); Spd 30 ft.; Def 11 (+2 Dex, +3 class); Atk: pistol +5 (dmg 1d12, recoil 20, threat 19- 20, range 25 ft., seven shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA none; SQ fake it 1/session; SV Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +3; Str 12, Dex 14, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 15, Cha 17; Skills: Bluff +10, Computers +1, Cultures +6, Diplomacy +8, Disguise +1, Driver +3, Forgery +2, Gather Information +7, Hide +1, Intimidate +2, Knowledge (finance) +4, Knowledge (science) +2, Languages +8, Move Silently +4, Profession (Businessman) +6, Search +2, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +4, Spot +6. Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, heavy), Charmer, Fortunate, Weapon Group Proficiency (Hurled, Melee, Handgun, Rifle), Adaptable, Linguist, Cold Read once/session, Quick Change once/session, Backup once/session. Gear: Pistol, two clips of standard ammunition, business suit, cell phone, PDA. Vehicles and Gadgets: sports car (sports car – SZ L, Occ 1/2, Hnd +5, Spd 800 ft., MPH 80/160, Def 14, WP 70, Hrd 3). Headquarters: Shale, Inc. offices in Baltimore, MD, United States—hierarchy 1, secrecy 0, personnel 2, security 4. Security Team: Reggie recognizes the value of an efficient, loyal security team. He doesn’t like Hector’s bully boys (in part because they bully him whenever he goes to the lab), and prefers a more intelligent, more discreet employee for his own uses. He has assembled his own security team along these lines. Each member is reasonably intelligent, attractive enough to draw an approving glance but nothing more, and talented at blending into the crowd. The members of this team are extremely loyal to Reggie— he treats them well, and they respect his practical nature and his ability to fit into any social situation. They are always hovering somewhere near him, keeping an eye on the situation, and at the first sign of danger several members will move Reggie to safety while the rest deal with the problem. They prefer to handle potential problems before they reach that point, however, and excel at noticing and incapacitating dangerous individuals without anyone noticing. Shale 27 Security Team, 2nd-level soldier/ 1st-level ninja (minions, squad of 3—54 MP): CR 3. SZ M; v/wp 3d8+9 (25)/17; Init +10 (+3 Dex, +3 class, +4 feat); Spd 30 ft.; Def 16 (+3 Dex, +3 class); Atk: stun rod + 5 (1d8+3 plus paralysis); Colt M1911A1 service pistol +6 (dmg 1d12, recoil 20, threat 19-20, range 25 ft., silenced, seven shots); Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA backstab; SQ None; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will +4; Str 15, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 13; Skills: Bluff +3, Climb +3, Diplomacy +2, Driver +2, Escape Artist +1, Gather Information +3, Hide +5, Intimidate +7, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Profession (Bodyguard) +6, Search +6, Sense Motive +3, Spot +4, Surveillance +4. Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Improved Initiative, Weapon Group Proficiency (Handgun, Melee), Damage Reduction. Gear: kevlar vest, pistol with silencer, two clips of standard ammunition, tactical radio, stun rod, nightvision goggles, miniature flashlight. Vehicles and Gadgets: sports car (sports car – SZ L, Occ 1/2, Hnd +5, Spd 800 ft., MPH 80/160, Def 14, WP 70, Hrd 3). Serial 1: Mendelson Ettinger Mendelson Ettinger is the real head scientist of Shale, Inc. Hector is the man behind the scenes, but the whole plan hinges on Mendelson’s scientific genius. He is a first-rate scientist whose crazy theories and refusal to follow procedure has led to his being fired from several prestigious jobs. When Hector offered him the chance to be involved in Shale, Mendelson had nowhere else to go. He has since regretted accepting the offer, but knows he cannot back out now—Hector has made it very clear that he will destroy Mendelson’s career and possibly kill him if he betrays their operation. Physically, Mendelson does not look like the typical scientist. Average height and slender build, with an unruly mop of thick black curls and a permanent five o’clock shadow make him look more like a would-be musician. His preference for torn jeans and faded T-shirts completes the image, though Mendelson does wear a grubby lab coat over them while he’s at work (and often afterward, since he usually forgets to take off the coat when he leaves for home). He works at the company’s research lab in Baltimore and lives in an apartment near the university, a short drive away. Another way that he does not fit the scientist stereotype is his personality. Mendelson is very passionate about his work, and will argue loudly about his theories and plans. He does not like obeying orders, and will often debate anything he disagrees with. Hector can browbeat him into shutting up and doing as he’s told, but no one else in the organization can get Mendelson to listen to reason, or to lower his voice. At demonstrations, Mendelson often forgets himself and starts lecturing to those around him as if they were children, ridiculing them if they don’t understand something he’s said. Mendelson Ettinger 4th-level scientist (henchman—8 MP): CR 4. SZ M; v/wp 34/12; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Spd 30 ft.; Def 12 (+2 Dex); Atk: none; Face 1 square; Reach 1 square; SA none; SQ fake it 1/session; SV Fort +2, Ref +3, Will +3; Str 10, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 14; Skills: Bluff +2, Computers +4, Concentration +4, Cultures +2, Driver +2, Electronics +4, Gather Information +4, Intimidate +1, Knowledge (science) +8, Knowledge (petroleum) +5, Languages +6, Mechanics +1, Profession (Scientist) +6, Search +2, Sense Motive +1, Sleight of Hand +2, Spot +4. Feats: Scholarly. Gear: lab coat, pens, clipboard, geiger counter, stopwatch. Vehicles and Gadgets: sports car (sports car – SZ L, Occ 1/2, Hnd +5, Spd 800 ft., MPH 80/160, Def 14, WP 70, Hrd 3). Headquarters: Shale research lab in Baltimore, MD, United States—hierarchy 1, secrecy 2, personnel 1, security 4.
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