Chapter 21: Another day in Scrap Town[]
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The upgraded and now shining white clad C3 hands over a shotgun to return to Mr Prowler that he lent him a while back. A corp looking man following C3 asks about the radio. Sten describes Horizon to him and he appears to know who to look for. Returning the shotgun, Prowler is making a new robot arm for McCuldger, this time hoping he doesn't go berserk on him again like before. After the procedure the big man was spotted rambling by himself but not responding to any offers to help.
Neither of his employees showing up for work, Willie appears later in the day and tells that Torok may not come in today after their time at The Dirty Diamond yesterday. Retelling what happened Torok broke an elevator and got so high on drugs "one of his" hearts stopped and had to get that checked out. War and Togg check in about the weapon they ordered from Torok. Upset to not see him there to deliver the two headed Ettin compares their trash arm prosthetic to Willies robotics, admiring them. Not sharing the same appreciation for them Willie blames the corporations for his past misfortunes while War blames Togg.
A robed stranger introducing himself as "Ima" is looks for a place to stay. Lacking a hotel Sten tells him that he will have to ask around while offering his weapon services. He is also looking for bones. Willie suggests the restaurant and grinding down small ones to a powder to be fashioned while Sten tells him that he has seen skeletons of huge beasts out in the wastes, which would be his go to source for bones. He suggests him to join a scrapper caravan with Ryzy.
The tailor from the undercity Fik Tich comes by purchasing rivets and needles, as their new blacksmith, someone named Amara has been busy elsewhere. Offering him firearms he is not interested.
Henderson makes it clear to Torok that murder is not acceptable in town
Murder hobo loophole[]
Torok turns up in town explaining his delay being due to finding another clown from some cult. Not preaching his "good word" Torok decided to bite his head off and eat him. Upsetting the Sten, War, Togg and Willie he assured he wouldn't kill or eat anyone in Scrap Town as he knows that isn't allowed. Overhearing the conversation Henderson piped in that there is no law against eating corpses but that irreciprocal violence isn't permitted. Muttering to himself Torok seemed in gleeful joy that he found a loophole, that eating the person before killing them is perfectly fine. To this Henderson just pointed at his eyes and then at Torok, gesturing that he has got his eyes on him. If Torok understood the meaning of the gesture though is unclear.
- Highlight: Murder hobo loophole...
Short on cash Torok asks for some payment up front although he didn't come in to work today. Blaming it on forgetting he was even a blacksmith he promised to come in tomorrow. On the condition that he does Sten pays him regardless.
Ront asks for an emergency order having lost her old firearms. Sten gives her a discount for a revolver and tells her that if she needs any other help he's there. She tells of Steins death and that she would like to hold some kind of funeral for him, probably organizing it tomorrow. Rikky with his guard comes by asking if anyone has seen his companion Manyu but nobody knows.
The arena thirsts for more blood[]
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Mr. Prowlers and Hendersons creation - "Skully" - the champion synth arena fighter
Henderson shouts out announcing a new arena fight. The green clad newcomer Ima is to fight Mr Prowlers and Hendersons new creation, a synth intentionally lacking a voice modulator. During the announcements Henderson takes a tumble falling of the walkways, getting some railings put up might not hurt. Betting 2.000 on the green guy Sten tells him that he better wins for him. Proclaiming the synth as a "champion" he sure doesn't live up to it. After a long scuffle going back and fourth the fight ups the ante by opening up the bottom hatch of the cage. This goes in Ima's favor as he tosses the synth down the center hole taking home the win earning 5.000 credits.
While collecting his winnings Torok asks for a raise to which Sten tells him he can only agree to that if he comes in tomorrow and promises not to eat as many ingots as he usually does - or at least returns them after they "go through his system". Not understanding what he is being asked to do Willie steps up and offers to dig through his droppings whenever he feels the urge.
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A stranger going by the name "Shade" offers to aid in swordsmithing and crafting
A stranger with green hair wearing a mask introduces herself as "Shade". Sten after telling her that he's the gunsmith she tells that she does swordsmithing and some armor smithing and could possibly assist with that. Not having any orders currently he will keep her in mind if she sticks along.
Torok, moments before breaking the bridge to the thunderdome.
Asking for more fighters Torok is told to join but as he makes his way over the walkway towards the cage it breaks under his weight and he falls through. As Hank rushes to help him Sten and Shade work together to repair the walkway. Looking for backup fighters Shade offers to fight and Sten puts in 2.000 for her. Facing up against the synth she proves a fierce opponent, jumping and climbing on top of it but is incapable of delivering any substantial blows. As before, the cage bottom opens up - ending the fight. Shade is thrown down the hatch, defeated.
One fight won, another lost, at least Sten isn't going home with a loss.
Caravan mission and Thaddeus infamy[]
Heading out on a caravan to hunt and find bones are Ima, Torok, War-Togg and Willie. Sten decides not to join them but chips in sponsoring the hiring of the vehicle from Ront in return for potential profits. The garage seeing financial issues Sten pitches in with 15.000 credits to Toolbox, to ensure the garage remains in tip top shape serving the locals.
His whole inventory emptied out Sten lends Ima a scrap pistol, lacking any other weapons, not wanting him to head out unarmed. The caravan later returns unsuccessful.
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"Shade" recovering after the fight at the restaurant with Hank and Odd.
Staying behind Sten finds "Shade" recovering with Hank and Odd at the restaurant, using crutches. He tells her he's glad that she's alright, remarking on her welcoming to scrap town being eventful. Seeing as their magically capable medic Bean left and Juno having injured both her legs its just Hank championing on at the hospital. Having a chat with them they speak of the spirits of The Undercity becoming more unrestful, having tried to steal from Sten before now there are enraged large ones rumored to even eat people. They also mention kidnappings when Henderseon walks in and Sten learns more of this figure named "Thaddeus" who killed Stein and stole Reeza away. Comparable to the entity known as "Titan" who took control over the minds of the synths - this Thaddeus can do the same, but with people. His next target being Sheila, the corporate rat "Rikky" is also on her side.
Sean meets with Sten in private and divulges a secret he doesn't want anyone else knowing about. According to him there is an alien fleet in orbit around Corvanis 3 preparing for an invasion and needs weapons that can abuse their weakness which is fire. Sten asks if he is to involve any corporations and mentions his contact Phil with Quixote, but according to the councilman, he already knows.
Mr Prowler comes by asking for help to get Ryzy, back before the sandstorms move in for the day. She is asleep out cold at Ash's grave and refusing to return. Aiding Prowler they pick her up and carry her back.[1]
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