James "Geronimo" Rennick

Character Sheet
Health-100
Shields-49


Talents
Throw- Rank 1
Force 1d250+250 Newtons
Recharge 30 seconds
Radius 1 Meter

Pull- Rank 1
Force-1d125+125 Newtons
Duruation-12 seconds
Radius-1 Meter
Recharge- 30 Seconds

Shockwave- Rank 1
Force- 100 Newtons
Number of Waves- 4
Recharge- 18 seconds

Nova- Rank 1
Force- 1D300 Newtons
Damage- 2x Remaining Shields Minus 5%
(This attack drains remaining shields to 5 percent)
Shields must be above 5% to use.

Charge Rank- 1
Force- 6D100 Newtons
Damage 10d10
Recharge-12 seconds

Assault Mastery- Rank 1
No Bonus

Weapons Training- Rank 1
No Bonus

Tomahawk- Rank 1
You have a Badass Tomahawk

Onyx Light Armor-
DR 5
Shields 49
T/B DC 12
Recharge Delay-6 seconds of not being fired upon.
Recharge Rate-33% Per Round.

Stiletto Pistol
Damage- 1D73+73
Clip Size 15

Hurricane Shotgun-
8D15
Clip Size 3
Special Rules. Shotgun spread-Shotguns may still hit their target even on a miss. For each degree of failure subtract half the HD, may reduce to zero.

Bluewire MK III Omni-tool
Shield 5
Cooldown Bonus 0
Med/Hacking bonus 5

L2 Biotic Implant
20% Bonus to all Biotic Power Force
Special Rules-At least once a day you will be required to make a roll to determine the side-effects from your L2 Implant.
Depending on the level of use, more may be required.

3 Crazy Disc Grenades
Damage 10d50+250

Badass Tomahawk (Throwable)
1d400+100
Special Rule- Warrior's Stride- On a kill with this weapon you may take an immediate Charge as a free-action. At the end of this charge you gain full shields. If the kill was by a thrown tomahawk you charge to the tomahawk and pick it up, again as a free action where you regain full shields.

>Mass Effect Quest

This has been happening without my knowledge? Motherfuck!

>>18993746

Ah yes, and the archives. Luckily we're just starting out and I'm not the world's best questmaster so not much plot as happened. Mostly introduction and this is the first session with the homebrewed system. Let's see how it goes. I'm basing most actions on opposing D100 rolls.

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=Mass+Effect+Quest

I'm just typing up the notes, waiting on the usuals to mosey in. Take a few to read up.

>>18993794

You're awoken after your short nap by a page from XO Ambrose on the Jakarta's bridge. It seems that the time has come for your debriefing. You are to report to the briefing room on deck 3. It's located behind the Jakarta's CIC.
You're expected to report in the next 20 minutes, it should only take 5 to get there.

[ ] Go straight to debrief
[ ] Drop in on Karrigan
[ ] Talk to a squadmate
[ ] Other

You should have some free time afterwards as well assuming you don't wish to rest further.

>>18993854

[X] Talk to a squadmate

Talking to our bros, because Mass Effect.

>>18993913

Who would you like to speak to?

Wendigo (our) squad:
-CPL Karrigan-Engineer
-PSC Paul Newton- Soldier
-PFC Stan Kubrick- Soldier
-PFC Emily Hui *engineer
-Sergeant Brick Haskill *sentinel

Jackal squad:
-PFC Holmes- Soldier
-PSC Britain- Soldier
-Reggie- Infiltrator
-Corporal Harris- Adept
-Sergeant Briggs- Vanguard

>>18993854
[x ] Drop in on Karrigan

>>18993953
Drop in on Karrigan

> Charge Rank- 1
Force- 6D100 Newtons
Damage 10d10
Recharge-12 seconds

Does this actually re energize our shields still? Or is that for later talent points?

>>18993973
>>18993990

You find Karrigan in her quarters, already hard at work on the tech recovered from the field.
"Oh! Hey Geronimo! Dude you gotta check this tech out, it's like nothing I've ever seen!"
You walk over and she loads up a diagnostic on her Omni-tool, a tiny projected image appears.
2 shields appear to be surrounding the user.
"Ok so look the left is our shields, and the Geth shield is on the right."
Your shield looks completely normal while the Geth shield seems to be fluctuating, seemingly spinning. Both shields are hit from a burst of small arms fire from off-screen. The Alliance shield pops and the armor underneath is dented while the Geth shields seems to knock the bullets away and the remain although appear thinner than before.
"The Geth shield seems to knock away the bullets rather than just allowing them to impact, it's genius, but I don't understand how they manage to get the field to oscillate like that. I'll need more time to figure it out...or do you think I should turn this over to the Alliance, this tech is incredible and could really help us out in the field. But it's extremely valuable, I'd hazard to say we could revolutionize armor with this tech."

>>18994103
As long as your not planning to make it blow up on us, i can't see why you shouldn't mess around with it a bit more, could learn something useful

>>18994020

We're doing later, I had to nerf charge hard, Vanguard or not it was letting you guys breeze through encounters, I need to get you guys more bogged down and thinking tactically. Using cover, strategic powers, more gun-play (which is why they got nuked pretty good) etc. Something to bring challenge and livelyhood to the combat.
You will start seeing major improvements soon and yes, I am very interested in your input.

>>18994133
I think the high 80-99 rolls we were making were also making a bit of an impact

>>18994126

Depends on how you decide to roleplay it, nothing is set in stone. There is no right choice, only a different choice. You could always sell trade rights to the Alliance for a tidy-profit and do both. Free-form is free-form. That's the last tip you get from me though.

>>18994156
Sorry, that was me roleplaying a response (aka, hold on to it for now)

>>18994201
>>18994126

Oh hell my bad, sorry, long day.

"Hmmm, well I guess you're right, no promises on the not blowing you up part though. If I need a guinea pig and you're it." Karrigan beams at you then quickly shuts out the world and delves deeper into the device with a renewed vigor.
You doubt you'll get much more out of her while she's got that thing.
You have a few minutes left.

>What now?

>>18994244

My god, my engrish is fantastic.
I should just quit and admit I will always suck at dialogue.

>>18994244
i suppose we should follow Shepards hobby, and stalk the crew!

>am i the only one here?

>>18994278
Dude, that is the SAME armor I had on my character.

Also, second this.

>>18994278
it gets my vote

>>18994278
>>18994289

The Jakarta has a crew of 300 not counting the Marines on board the vessel. Anyone in particular? You only know a handful of them on a personal basis, the rest are either acquaintances or total strangers.
You have time for maybe one other activity before the debrief.
It is not required you perform one.

>>18994343
>>18994244
Hmmm, bro it out with Briggs maybe? We're both vanguards...

>>18994364
I'm good with this, congratulate him on a job well done and try to figure out who got more kills.

oops, please ignore the first link there

>>18994343
a good general group for S.T.A.L.K.I.N.G should be our squad or Jackal squad

>>18994376
Don't you mean the second link?

>>18994379
We just have to be subtle about it, if we start with their team leader, people wont be as suspicious of us hanging around with the other squad

>>18994381
i should just give up now

>>18994364
>>18994375

If you want to Bro out with Briggs that's good or if you want to look into what each member of a single squad is doing that is fine too. Just let me know which, going to grab a snack.

>postin the squad list


Wendigo (our) squad:
-CPL Kerrigan-Engineer
-PSC Paul Newton- Soldier - Down but not out
-PFC Stan Kubrick- Soldier
-PFC Emily Hui *engineer
-Sergeant Brick Haskill *sentinel

Jackal squad:
-PFC Rodriguez- Soldier - KIA
-PFC Holmes- Soldier
-PSC Britain- Soldier
-Reggie- Infiltrator
-Corporal Harris- Adept
-Sergeant Briggs- Vanguard

NPCS we know:
-Your CO is Commander Sardis

>>18994412
i say bro it out first, then get to stalking the next chance we get, so that way people wont get to suspicious about us, but honestly, i'm good with whatever so you guys can decide

>>18994418
anything that needs updating about this list?

>>18994412
i say we bro with Briggs

>>18994439
looks the same as mine

>>18994454
>>18994436

Ok, then how about Bro-out then after the debrief do a little stalking?

>>18994467
that might work out just fine

>>18994467
I am perfectly okay with this.

>>18993672

>Mass Effect Quest

Mah nigga

>>18993672

Also I have a treat for all of you.

Please criticize and tell me how terrible it is (I made it myself):

/TG/ Mass Effect Quest Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg1WSE-SCj8

>>18994467
Shepard approves

>>18994133

Isn't that kind of the point of Charge? When I recommended Rennick in the first place, I'd counted on the fact that Charge regenerated the shields--thus, the "nigh invulnerability" that he got as a result that made him such an effective infantry buster.

Though, that's just me. You could always go the ME3 route and let the Charge refill more shields as we get better at it. No reason it HAS to fully recharge shields at level 1.

>>18994528
It all flows together rather well, so well done with that, my only complaint is that it doesn't have enough biotic charges...but i'm not sure it is possible to have enough

>>18994528
This is great, I love everything about it.

>>18994477
>>18994487
>>18994536

Alright then!

You find Brigg's quarters with ease, looks like he's bunking with Harris as they're both relaxing and knocking back a few beers. They seem to be watching something on Harris's omni-tool.

This is the first time you'd had a chance to look the two of them over, once you're in armor most people are pretty hard to tell apart. Harris is an older guy who seems like he's seen a lot, there is some wear and tear on his face, his features droop a little but you can practically sense the biotic potential that oozes from the guy. His eyes are still fierce even dulled by the alcohol.

Briggs is a bear of a man, a short black mowhawk runs on his head, and he has a look that could scare an alpha varren away from a meal by sheer intimidation alone.
He has his share of scars as most vanguards do but the man has an intensity that is scarcely found anywhere, even in the military in this day and age.

"Hey kid, grab a beer, we're just watching the highlight reel!"
You recognize Brigg's charge on the Geth and his splitting of the giant Geth in half with a Nova.
"SHIT NOW THAT IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! WHO NEEDS ACTION HEROES, I AM ONE MOTHERFUCKER!" Briggs yells before he shotguns another beer.
Harris can only shake his head and take another sip.
"So, what's going on kid? You look like a man on a mission." Briggs sputters out looking you over.

>>18994133

NO.

DON'T YOU DARE.

Stop that faggotry right now.

We were winning because we kept rolling 90's and 100's!

Bitches just can't handle how awesome we are.

>>18994539

Yeah, but you're also not Shepard, don't worry though, we'll get to that level. It just takes a little time.

>>18994586
>highlight reel?
You have my attention, at any rate, i was wondering of you had any tips for a Vanguard like me, since i'm guessing you've seen your fair share of biotic charging and nova crushing.

>>18994586
A highlight reel you say, any of mine in there?

Get a beer, bro it up, benefit from his veteran Vanguard wisdom.

>>18994586

>grab a beer

>"I AM ONE MOTHERFUCKER"

"Just debriefing on my mind..."

"I'm not one to get into a collosus kicking contest, but those were some good moves, Sir. If we both get downtime you should train me."

... talking to people! The essence of Mass Effect!
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MlatxLP-xs
>1:20 to see genre breakdown. rest of vid is awesome too

>>18994547

Thanks! And I looked, REAL hard, but the only ones I found were clips on Omega versus the Blood Pack.

>>18994552

My thanks Anonymous User!

>>18994596
as long as we have some medigel (plot armor) while kinks get worked out, let TIM experiment... see how things shakedown when the dice are cruel

>>18994809
oh man, that pic

and while we're waiting

>>18994613
>>18994661
>>18994664

"I have a debriefing in a few minutes, I can't stay too long but if you guys want I'll be happy to grab a few beers later." you tell him.

"Ah, heard about that, well Commander Sardis was looking forward to talking with you, my debrief went ok with the exception of Rodriguez, he was still ultimately my responsibility even if he was temporarily under Haskill's command. Reckless to change line-up in the middle of battle, yada yada. I just pointed out without you may have all bit it to those husks and that seemed to justify me. After all losing one man is better than a squad or two. Math of loss you know? Damn shame about Rodriguez though, We're gonna drink later in his honor too if Wendigo would like to join us." Briggs looks at you expecting a commitment

"We just might, I didn't know him well but he seemed like a good guy." You reply

"That he was..." Harris adds

"Oh, and Briggs, would you mind giving me a few pointers on my Biotic techniques? You seem like you've had quite a bit of experience and Biotic trainers are hard to find in the Alliance military."

"PSH...Get a load of this guy? He kicks a fucking tank to death and he wants lessons from me? Eh what the hell, your nova and charge are still pretty rough but I'll tell you what, ask again when I'm sober and I don't have to worry about you charging a hole in the hull and I'd be happy to show you a thing or two." Briggs replies happily.

"Hey check this out" Harris waves you over and you see Geth tank explode as you walk away.
"I gotta admit, that was pretty badass, I was worried if my barriers could take a hit from that thing but you solved that problem." Harris gives you curt nod and resumes drinking.

It's about that time, you decide to bid them farewell till later and head to the briefing.

>>18994841
Awesome, biotic tutoring for later, along with a bit of crew stalking, i think it's time we go and get yelled at by our CO

>Choo, Choo, all aboard the plot train. This railroad has no additional stops between it and the station.

You make it to Deck 3 and the briefing room just in time.

You open the door and walk into the breifing room to see Commander Sardis and Captain Nguyen, the Jakarta's CO, sitting at the briefing room table. You snap to attention, "Corporal Rennick, reporting as requested sir!" you state as your eyes wonder the room. You can see combat footage from the battle on Eden Prime. Some of this footage looks familar and on the largest screen is you charging the Geth armor on the hill, the ensuing explosion, you destroying the mutated humans with a Nova strike and you performing life saving operations on the red-headed woman playing in a loop.
You eyes flick back to the command staff.

"At ease son, you may have a seat." Commander Sardis finally acknowledging your presense.

"So, a lot bears explaining, mostly how none of this footage seems to be doctored B-movie garbage.", a small smile flicks across Captain Nguyen's face as Commander Sardis says it, "I guess we'll start with the initial landing. You took on Geth Armor single-handedly and managed to not only cripple it but to wipe out an entire Geth squad solo. That's a hell of an achievement son. I want to know what possessed you to try and charge a fortified Geth position by yourself.

>>18994841
we renegade? paragon? renegon? paragrade?
sometimes having a reputation is worth colossus armor. sometimes it's worth an asskicking, but still. i vote paragrade - do things the right way, be nice, be polite, have a plan to kill every batarian in the room and if it's worth shooting, it's worth shooting twice

>>18994898
It...seemed like a good idea at the time sir?
>>18994910
I don't think we've properly decided on an alignment yet, it's been pretty on the spot impulse decisions

>>18994841

>We're gonna drink later in his honor too if Wendigo would like to join us

You bet your ass Wendigo is joining you. That man held the line for us.

>bid them farewell till later and head to the briefing.

>>18994898
There was a tank, it was going to fire on our position, I couldn't let it stay in it's cozy position and fire unimpeded on the squad, so I charged it. It was the sane tactical choice. It's my job description, find a fortified point and to bust it open for the rest of the squad.

>>18994898
"Wisdom is known by her children." (It worked, but in diplomatic terms.) Reward was equal or greater than the risk, which was within reason.

L2 w/ charge and nova? Only the L5N allowed the charge and nova.

Also why we carrying around a Tomahawk? When we could've gotten a bayonet on our shotty?

"That armor put my squad at risk, sir. I was just doing what I do best."

>>18994974
for shits and giggles mostly

>>18994974

For our injun pride.

>>18994898

"because it was ether that or have the Geth bring some nasty firepower on my squad and Srg. Briggs's squad"

>>18994953
>>18994943
>>18994931

"Wisdom is known by her children, Sir, In that situation the only other choice was to allow the armor to fire on the squad which would have decimated our forces. Even if I only bought them enough time to make it to cover the risk was outweighed by the reward.
That and, it seemed like a reasonable choice at the time sir." you reply.

Captain Nguyen can only look to Commander Sardis with a cocked eyebrow.
"Technically you are correct in the assessment and went above and beyond the call of duty with your decision to put your life on the line for your squad. They may not have realized it but the trajectory from the footage may have wiped out most of the unit." Commander Sardis admits.

"The implications of what you found underground were only confirmed across the rest of the world, we dealt with hundreds of those beserker type units made from our dead. We've taken to the designation Husks for them and Dragon's Teeth for the spikes. You were one of the only units to see this in process in action and the only to actually pull someone off it before they were changed completely.", Captain Nguyen informs you, "My question is why did you put such risk in saving that woman when you didn't know the implications of what was occurring?"

>>18994981
>>18995011

actually it was a combination of both

>>18995039
The alternative of watching a woman die and have her body violated by machinery didn't sit well with me sir.

>>18994974

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RuleOfCool

Explanation

>>18995039
Because I'm a human before I am a soldier. I could not stand idly by when there was a chance I could help her.

>>18995011
>>18994981
Ok for the Tomahawk, is it monoedged at least? Made out of best plastisteel?

What about the L2? L2 were barely more powerful than L3, which was way below L4 and I assume L5. Speaking of L5, I know L4 was acension project, but L5 was kinda there all sudden.

>>18995039

... implying Briggs was never supposed to survive the landing. Did we de-rail the rape train?

>why did you put such risk in saving that woman

Begging your pardon, SIR, no man should even have to ask that question. Unless I am one hundred percent positive there is no way to save such a life, I will always do my duty to defend it.

**retcon this if we vote renegage.

>>18995098
It was random chance, aka we rolled a dice and ended up with that one (also, were the L5 implants even around in ME1, because that's the time line we're on now.)

>>18995051
"I had reach, but she had flexibility..."
Greatest line in the game(s), or best line in the game(s)?

>>18995136
>>18995098
STOP QUESTIONING IT!

>>18995156

SERIOUSLY

You know what happened last time?

He took away our guns. And then he threatened to take our ammo too because it wasn't canon.

Shut up before he makes us an L1

>>18995177
Or takes away charge and nova!

>>18995098

L5 didn't even exist until Mass Effect 2; as you can see, that's literally years away. We rolled pretty low for which implants we had, but we're making do. The surgery to replace L2s is pretty risky, but I bet you we could survive it.

No way the Alliance is funding that, though. Not until we get a lot more badass, at least.

>>18995098

Looks pretty much like what you'd expect a space age Tomahawk to look like. The blade is made out of a plastisteel like substance capable of sundering most armor with ease however the hilt itself is maplewood bearing the mark of the your family, your homage to your ancestors. It also has been balanced for throwing.

>>18995039
What other purpose is there for a soldier?

>>18995133
>>18995066
>>18995058

"Sir I had to risk it, even if the chance of survival was slim I had to take the chance to preserve life rather than end it. I wasn't about to let those machines desecrate another body, much less a still living human being with their technology. It was the right thing to do, I can only hope she'll survive the encounter."

Commander Sardis nods to Captain Nguyen
"That was exactly what I was hoping to hear commander, you'll have to forgive me for the way I phrased the question. We just had to be sure."

"What do you mean, Sir?" you ask Captain Nguyen who promptly ignores you.

"Well, I believe we only have one more question son...what do you think it means to be an Alliance Solider?" Commander Sardis looks you dead in the eye when he says this.
"Sir, I don't see what this has to do with the debriefing..."
"It has everything to do with this debriefing son, just answer the question as honestly as you can."

>>18995133

Oh not at all, I still have plans to go to the Hanar homeworld.
Maybe Briggs can be captured too.
>Nightmare Fuel

>>18995156
>>18995177
>>18995184

If it wasn't for rebalancing the stats...

>>18995290
Guts, glory, courage, getting the job done, protecting the galaxy, and generally making the galaxy a safer place for everyone?

"To protect, sir."

>>18995290

Sorry meant corporal there instead of commander, corporal just doesn't quite have the same ring to it you know? Resists the keyboard flow

>>18995346
and here i was thinking imminent promotion

>>18995290
Protect humanity and serve the Alliance.

>yes i'm pissed at Bioware for taking Udina out of character (made him forget rule 1)

>>18995290
That's a difficult question, and you're going to get different answers from everyone.

For me it's a chance to protect people. To be a shield for civilians and squad mates. It is a job that needs doing and I'm well suited for it.

Also if I did anything as crazy as what I'm supposed to do, like charge entrenched positions with the powers of my mind, I'd be called absolutely insane, in the bad way. But if I do it this way I'm a hero who brings honor to those that came before me and possibly a legacy to those who came after.

Well, i got work, so good luck everyone, don't get us killed, and remember to archive.

>>18995290
"I guess, above all else, it means to protect humanity from her enemies. To protect the innocent. To give abominations of life a swift end. I want to make the galaxy a better place for every race but my home comes first."

>>18995290

Answer is this:

>>18995335

**Guessing Paragon. Wondering what popular opinion for why we joined is.

>"what do you think it means to be an Alliance Solider?"

>Do you know, what is best?

To eat shit so everyone else doesn't have to, and making everyone stronger along the way.

>>18995382

I concur with this anon.

Allow us to ask The Consensus and we will give you a meta-post.

>>18995382
>>18995406
>>18995327
Keep it short! They're not here as an audience for us to pontificate at!

>>18995426
Yes they are! We're the main character.
Nah, just kidding.

"Sir, for me it's a chance to help humanity. To be a shield for civilians and squad mates. To help humanity and serve the alliance in all that I do. It is a job that needs doing and I'm well suited for it."

How's this gentlemen? I've been kind of scraping together your statements thus far.

Forming Consensus

>Guts, glory, courage,
>"To protect, sir."
>it means to protect
>To eat shit

Q: Without going into detail, do we think we enlisted because of a tragedy? If not, please supply a one word motivation.

>>18995440
Works for me. Not too short, not too long.

>>18995440

I'm also okay with this, in the interest of timeliness.

How about a compromise, Charge wasn't thought of till ME2. Bioware realized they needed a way for Vanguards who are Shotgun and SMG users to get close. Nova was ME3 as the Vanguard needed to do something for multiple enemies.

Let's say that L2 were capable of doing the charge and nova. However it'll be weaker overall as the amp wasn't designed for that in mind.

This would please the Illusive Man to "nerf things" in order to "make it more interesting" in his words. L3 your able to do it a bit stronger but on the upside surgery to replace an L3 is a lot less riskier. L4 was prototype for L5 which allows stuff like the Biotic Gernades and full potential of Charge, Nova, and a Biotic Punch which hits for as much N as your charge but takes a lot out of ya.

I wonder are they ever going to release an official ME p&p? They sorta did for DA.

>>18995440
"Sir, for me it's a chance to help humanity and serve the alliance. It is a job that needs doing and I'm well suited for it."

>>18995364
was me, so i'm biased. but you said humanity twice, and editor in me says no. i'm aware of my own grammar, she bakes cookies, thankyouvermuch.

>>18995475

Lets not make things more complicated.

Simply: We are one of the many reasons technology needed to be improved.

>>18995492
Just cut stuff to 25% of Ranks from ME3. L3 would be 50%, L4 75%, L5 100%.

It'd allow more focus on cover and the tomahawk than just charging, nova, shoot, and repeat.

>>18995492
as a player, i have to say we need an omni-gel converter. there's gold in them hills! er, loot in them lockers! and safes. and satellites. and bodies of our enemies. and malfunctioning waste bins.

"Sir, for me it's to help humanity and serve the alliance in all that I do it's to be a shield for civilians and my squad mates. It is a job that needs doing and I'm well suited for it." You answer after a moment of contemplation.

You Commander and Captain both look satisfied.

"That's what we needed to hear son. Your combat performance was exemplary which is the main reason we have called you here. We're here to make you an offer. But first things first, Sergeant Rennick." He slides a patch across the table for you.
"I think you've earned your own squad. You've shown you know how to keep your mean safe even if it means putting your life on the line." Commander Sardis smiles at you.
"You're a credit to the uniform son, and I can't have you just taking orders. Besides you don't seem cut out for it. You've got the command spirit. The second thing is we forwarded your mission logs back to Arcturus and it seems to have caught some attention. It's with the greatest honor I inform you you've been asked to join the N Program."

"It means to protect, sir. Not just our own; it means to protect everyone who needs protecting, whether they have suits, skin, scales, or plates."

"To be an alliance soldier, means to be more than what I am. To protect not only humanity but the rights and freedom of all sentient beings."

Channeling some Optimus Prime.

>>18995606
Woo!

>>18995606
I'm honored Sir.

I just have one question. What in sam hell is the N program?

>>18995606

>Awww yeah, N8

>captcha lestsm intimately

Time for 'lestin

>>18995606
N program? They train in the field, right? Because this SO IS, like, omahgaw, SO NOT the time to take me off the field?

>>18995631
>>18995636

Interplanetary Combatives (ICT) Training
http://masseffect.wikia.com/wiki/N7
Explanation, the wiki is your friend.

>>18995606

"Thank you Sir! And absolutely, if they can keep up."

>>18995618

We are Optimus Rennick

"I'm honored, sir, but I'm needed out here. Wouldn't the training cut into that?"

>>18995606
"I would be honored sir, as for my own squad I am happy to work with the same people. I could think of no better team."

>>18995606
oh yeah baby!

>>18995658
Oh, for some reason I thought it wasn't well known. I should probably read up some more.

>>18995660
Vega seems to intimate that the training is in the field. I think of them as Spectre-ish. Not trained as much as chosen.

>>18995660

"It would son, that's why it's an invitation, you don't have to accept, it's an honor just to be invited. But if you're serious about a life in the military it's something to strongly consider. Graduates of the ICT Program often go straight into Officer positions and you said it yourself son, we need you, and this program will only refine your skills to a sharp point.
Don't answer right away, you have time to think about it. We've got some down time, in the meantime do you have any questions for us? If not I'm sure your squad will want to hear the news." Commander Sardis informs you

>>18995702
"What's the villa like? I've heard Rio is beautiful. Also, how much work is left to do planet side and how long would training take? What are we looking at, going forward? Is there going to be an offensive against the Geth?"

>>18995700

It seemed like in game Vegas was N6 level. He could technically fight under Shepard as N7 and that would count as his "trial by fire" for promotion to N7. Honestly who in the fucking galaxy goes on more dangerous missions than Commander Shepard?

>>18995702
Big decision, large fork in road. Voting to consider, unless TIM has a path in mind.

>>18995702
Salute and if we're relieved, we should head out to see the squad go over it with them about the N program, and then go drink in Rodriguez's memory.

>>18995716

"The Villa is unlike anything you've ever seen, dozens of square miles of training facility all set in lovely Rio. Though from what I hear most recruits don't have time to enjoy the scenery." Captain Nguyen informs you.

"Training is typically 6 weeks of intense training, 20 hour days, constant combat drills but you come out of it chiseled out of wood. As for the Geth we're mostly doing clean-up now, there is the occasional Geth Patrol but we have numerical superiority, it's only a matter of time. We're waiting on orders from Fifth Fleet as we speak, honestly I think we're hesitant to go into the Veil, we don't know what we might find waiting for us, not enough intel, not to mention this is the only world that was attacked and we've yet to determine why." Commander Sardis informs you

we could roll for the decision, but i would suggest we do this if we are conflicted over a decision like this one

>>18995790
I'd personally accept the offer, assuming we can bring our squad with us. It makes us a better soldier, teaches us a great number of skills and give us the authority to go where we're most needed and get the best equipment possible.

We should however talk to our squad about this before we make any decisions.

>>18995800
and by conflicted i mean we are unable to come to a agreement

>>18995741

Sounds like we have time to do the training.

But I don't want to miss out on old friends. Maybe see if we can requisition them after graduation?

To that end, lets ask the gang how they feel.

>>18995790
Derailing may be exciting, but only until the train stops. Then it sucks. Still voting to consider the offer with lean towards accepting.

>>18995790
"Well, I gotta admit the offer is tempting, but I'm not rushing into this. So, will I get to handpick my squad, and if so, will they be waiting for me when I get back from training?"

>>18995790
"So bootcamp on steroids? What about my squad, if Im off training, will they be reassigned?"

>>18995821
i'm voting for this, because i wonder what our teammate thoughts on this and such

>>18995741

Actually I was gonna hit archive and let the rest of the thread be discussion of the future.
I need to reinforce this now. You are Rennick, his path is not a straight line. I will make a plot no matter what you decide. Leave the military and become a pirate? I'll roll with it, decide you have feelings for Briggs? I'll roll with it.
I only ask you act with something resembling a plan and motivation for doing so.
I'm giving you a hook for a possible plot line but you by no means have to accept the hook.
I'm curious for you guys to decide what experience you want as a whole and to start working towards that.

I'm tired and was wanting to roll again in the morning. So when I wake up we'll start up again, deal? Just take some time to mull it over and talk amongst yourselves.

I'll also answer any questions I find in the thread either by phone or in the morning.

Also voting is up
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=mass+effect+quest

>>18995877
If we get our squad back, or most of them, I've no problem with accepting. Just don't want story (characters) restart

>>18995910
same here

>>18995723
Actually in game, Vega hasn't began his N training. When invited and passes he's N1. It doesn't say how long they train for, but it's 20hrs a day for 5.5 days. Then probably anywhere around 14-16hrs for the other training.

Should take from N1-N7 about 2 years.

>>18995877

I am now curious, how long have you been a GM for tabletop?

Your attitude mirrors some of the more successful ones I've known.

>For everyone else

Okay. We have a rain check for mayhem. My interests include the following, supplemented with my answers.

1) Do we have feelings for Briggs? *S-stupid Vanguard. I didn't do it because I liked you or anything.
2) Are we attached to our team on a personal level? *Yes
3) Are we willing to into N7 and Charge where no Vanguard has charged before, even if means no more old friends? *Yes
4) Paragon or Renegade? *Paragon
5) What is our backstory? *Colony Born, Sole Survivor

>>18995821
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>>18995862

You feel the response will be positive, it's the opportunity of a lifetime.
Completing the program would pretty much guarantee you could handpick your squad.

My plan was actually to have Geronimo head off on the training and maybe us go back and forth between Karrigan and Briggs for a session to help flesh out their characters and the supporting casts stories.

Maybe a couple of "encounters" during the ICT Program but nothing plot relevant. Just mostly to see how you're taking to the training.

Give us a break from Geronimo and focus on something other than our Biotic freight train.
That way when he comes back he's taken a level in badass, we can maybe toss a couple ranks in, and continue the plot from there.

But once again, that's up to you guys

>>18995974
Can we become a paragon pirate and sail around combating badness where ever we find it?

So, basically a unofficial Spectre?

>>18995877

Might be a bit off topic, but that's the same attitude I've got for my own quest.

Carry on.

>>18995995

THIS

>>18995995
maybe we'll do that if we get the shit end of the stick from Alliance-Military

sts

>>18995974
Could we also focus on the woman we saved? Maybe even if she wasnt fully turned, she could be able to sense synthetics, and husks and stuff.

>>18995936
We should be omnisexual, Asari? Yes please! Briggs? Why not? Krogan? Only of you're drunk.

Team is good, but leaving them behind to train to be a better officer and soldier is what we got to do.

Leaving old mates behind is tough, but it's chance to wear an N7 badge.

We should go with neither, if situation warrants being an ass then be an ass. If it's not taking the hard route, don't take it just because some moral judgement

Thinking we should go Earth Born, War Hero.

>>18996032
I'm thinking Earthborn, but I like Sole Survivor.

>>18996027

>"Seargent Briggs. We understand you were in contact with Seargent Rennick lately. Can you tell us what system he was in last?"
>"Not really... He told me he was heading into the viel, but couldn't say more. He also mentioned you'd be coming to ask me that... Why?"
>"He took a multi-billion dollar experimental stealth ship with him."

>>18995995
>>18996015
That's totally not in character. You've just been accepted into N7 training. You're a career military personal, besides of you go rogue you'd be label an traitor to the Alliance. Might even be "connected" to Cererbus.

>>18995936

Prefer Kerrigan... Name has awesome associations, plus engineers are awesome. and double manguard has potential for biotic charge glut, especially for size six squad

backstory... something non-Shep. Paragon/Renegade? I like
>do things the right way, be nice, be polite, have a plan to kill every batarian in the room and if it's worth shooting, it's worth shooting twice

Could we get a varren pet or a biotic pyjak? (In me2 there was a planet that had eezo dumped all over it and the animal life gained biotics. Imagine a biotic varren or a biotic thresher maw)

>>18996070

BUT ITS SO AWESOME

>>18995936
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>>18996001

The Alliance has the Corsair and it could be possible to become a Spectre. I'm throwing a little bit of the ETA out the window. With this being 2183 the Reapers are set to arrive in a little over 2 years. However I have a spanner in the works to delay them by a couple more years, namely them starting out a little further in Dark Space, they will await our character development those bastards. I'm interested in this timeline because it's the one I know best as well and the universe doesn't specify what kind of tech was there even the year before ME1. So I'd rather homebrew newer tech and than older tech.

I've been playing only 5 years. I've been DM'ing 3 years sporadically.
My style is mostly free-form, I hate getting bogged down with stressful writing and rail-roading.

I'm like the Mitch Hedburg joke.
I think Pringles original intention was to make Tennis balls, but on the day the rubber was due to arrive they delivered a truck of potatoes instead. But Pringles is a laid back company, they said "FUCK IT, CUT EM UP!"
I am Pringles.

Going to play some L.O.L. and then refresh with whatever you guys think.

Someone compile or solve common interests por favor. You've already got mine.

>>18996030
Didn't one of the guys in the books or comics, be able to do this? Im all for it.

>>18996081

Improv is a very powerful skill to have.

Thats how I started. Then added clerical skills on top. I definitely still recommend preparations.

Anyways, queing up. GLHF with the rest of the thread.

>>18996047

I was just hoping you guys could write your own backstory for Geronimo. I'm assuming he's Native American. Geronimo was an Apache. That also likely makes him earthborn, possibly on a reservation.

Focus of the backstory could be what made him want to go into space? Did he have family in the Alliance? Did that make him wish to serve his country? Maybe his ancestor was a Windtalker during WWII and his family has served it's country/planet ever since.

You guys tell me. Something else to discuss. I'll roll with Karrigan and Briggs but Geronimo is all your guy.

>>18996127
I can whip something up, just give me a few minutes. Then the community of /tg/ can, well, communally edit it, toss it out completely, I don't know.

>>18996114

No clue who you're talking about ;)

>>18996124

I prepare the plot train parts. I also prepare some conversations and future plot hooks. Other than that there's no telling what a player may do. They're not planning, why should I? Now if Light Yagami played DnD...

I say we give Geronimo, a fear of yenaldooshis.

Anyone read Dresden Files? That kind of skinwalker.

>>18996127
Third my high school was Apache. Rougher version of Navajos (same language, actually same tribe that split in half, Apaches walked a bit further than Navajos). If we're gonna be Apache more than in name, I hope they've cured diabetes and alcohol-caused liver failure. 'cause it looks like we drink.

>>18995936
sexuality?* not too sure where we're going with it, assuming he's straight for now

attached to squad on personal level? *definitely

paragon or renegade? *paragon at first but if they piss us off hard or harm someone we care for then go full on renegade, TL;DR i guess paragade

Are we willing to go into the N7 program and Charge where no Vanguard has charged before, even if means no more old friends? *sure why not

What is our backstory? *personally i want him to have the colonist and to have participated in the Raid on Torfan without being called the Butcher

Backstory everyone in the future is mixed. "Pure" this and that are rare. So Geranimo should just be a nick name really, he's be like bunch of Native groups and probably some white in him. Growing up in the reservation sprawl, his parents were probably exposed to some E-Zero while on vacation.

>>18996214

>to have the colonist and/or earth-born background

>>18996202
Most common diseases have been cured, or at least treatable. Salarians probably helped out a lot, and we probably invented Medigel after cross species study.

Mass Effect is filled with homages to scifi films. Id love to see more, explored.

Whether it be say...Pitch Black, Star Wars, etc etc.

>>18995936
1. In a I can learn a lot from this man way yes, sexually I'm edging towards straight.

2. Yes, you trust your team with your life, you are going to be attached to them.

3. Hell yes.

4. Paragon, but willing to do the less than pristine stuff if absolutely necessary.

5. Earth born, native american though he would have trouble giving you the exact percentage of which tribes and how much is native american vs not. Came from a military family, it was pretty expected for him to join up. Was given his ancestral Tomahawk by his father when he graduated academy. War Hero, was given the name Geronimo due to some absolutely insane charge he made that got a unit out of heavy fire and saved their collective asses.

Just a quick question. Do we have much of an appearance set up for Rennick? Originally I envisioned him looking something like this, but uh, with the decisions we've made I dunno if it really works anymore.

>>18996439

>ancestral tomahawk
>made of plasteel

I PROPOSE THIS COMPRIMISE:

1) We are straight, but cultivate a bromance with Briggs.
2) Team Wendigo for life, blood in blood out
3) We can take a break from Wendigo to N7, but we will return.
4) 85% Paragon Score
5) Earth Born, Native American (the "story" is that we're Apache), War Hero

>>18996698
Sure the haft has been replaced about 30 times and the head kept on breaking over the years so we replaced it with high impact plasteel. But it's still your great great grandfather's axe.

Sure no original part of it is related to the first one, but there is an unbroken line of connection between them, the whole axe has never been replaced at one time so you could consider it the same axe from a certain point of view.

>>18996698
like that...
>>18996745
apache tomahawk... still, for sake of fun, why not. finding/eating mule meat would be more difficult to accomplish, i guess. i will royally spaz if scalping because apache tho'

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