Chapter 7: Phantasms[]
RG-2 memories released[]
Rook trying to keep people paid and happy gets praise from Jack for receiving credits. He meets the small RG-2 who now inhibits a new robotic body more akin to a toy, provided by Bethany.
Talking to RG-2 Rook admitted to his memory skip was caused him erasing it, explaining that he was turned into a weapon after making a deal with Alfons to harm him and that they had no other choice. After explaining it to him and made aware Faye returned his memory and was offered compensation to pay for his new body. Appearing understanding and appreciating his freedom RG-2 seemed to agree.
Static infected by a Virus
A "Virus" in the ghost[]
Garnering several reports of Static malfunctioning and causing actual harm Rook together with GU1D3-B0T attempt to debug her. At first being unsuccessful with the help from Faye they transfer the virus over to a temporary hard drive onto guidebot and reinstall her but it doesn't seem to work.
Interrogating the "Virus" of Static, Rook deems the code to be sentient in itself and getting control over her. Trying to reason with the sentient "Virus" fails but it promises not to hurt anyone while still ending each sentence with manicall laughter. Lacking any other option they keep her captive thought she later happens to escape again.
Corporate assassin fires at Kythus while he casts fire magic.
Corporate assassination attempt[]
A corporate assassination drone (portrayed by Arcadum) once again enters Callous Row, this time stealthily and hones down on Ikelos, it cuts him down brutally, shoots Ciara, Kythus and injures Via.
Somehow they all manage to survive their injuries miraculously. (Out-of-character Arcadum rolled dice to determine their fates...)
Corporate informant posing as a "traveler" asks for the whereabouts of a leader figure, hinting at Rook.
Corporate informant and lockdown[]
A mercenary from the Astral Legion entered the Noodle shop posing as "a traveler" asking people for assistance in providing information, offering a hefty sum of 1000 credits each to whoever could assist him.
After its introduction 3 interested followed, namely Rana, Jack and Dagu. Together they met in Ryders garage where the mercenary admitted his allegiance to the corporation Quixote and told the three that he was looking for a leader figure of respectable variety, someone that people look up to. Rana, opening her mouth let go of the information that he was probably looking for Rook. As soon as directions were asked Jack pulled his firearm and started peppering the mercenary with bullets, remaining loyal. Too late unfortunately because the mercenary managed to escape.
Armed corporate goons
Following the escapee corporate presence was announced in Callous Row and 4 armed goons appeared, ordering citizen to remain indoors while they search for the leader type figure. Before locating Rook they were dispatched by the brave and loyal Jack, Rask and Talus.[1]
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