No I am not looking for mechwow. But think of it in terms like this.
A series of missions given by an Officer of said faction.
"Soldiers we are preparing a series of missions that will culminate in an objective raid. Intelligence lists possilble units as follows.(details here). You will be offered 350000 C-bills as contract compensation."
Player; "Not good enough. I've got a family of Mercs to support. We'll accept for contract fee of 500000 C-bills"-apply player negotiation skill.
Success-Officer-"I am authorized to offer 450000 Cbills total compensation, no more."
Officer "Your first miision will be to recon the potential site to find a prototype weapon system, a new LBX based autocannon. You will need a beagle active probe eqquipped Mech for this Mission."
Player-"I do not have a beagle active probe currently available. Have the unit quartermaster supply one please." Apply Diplomacy Skill.
Failure-Officer-"I shouldn't have to do everything for you, Merc. Get your hands on a BAP and fast or the contract goes somewhere else."
Player seeks out a Black Market contact.
Player-"I need a Beagle Active Probe and I need it fast." Apply Streetwise Skill.
Success-Black Marketeer-"All right buddy, I can get you one. But it isn't exactly for sale. You see, there's this millitary payroll being transported on planet (X). It's got a lance of medium and maybe heavy mechs guarding it but that shouldn't be a problem for a Merc like you now, should it? You get me that payroll and you'll have your BAP primed and ready."
Player recruits Lance for payroll retrieval(theft) mission and plays mission.
Success-Player-"I have your payroll. Now I want my Bap, oh and I'm keeping twenty percent for expenses."-Apply Intimidate Skill
Success-Black Marketeer-"All right, all right I guess you earned it. I'll have the BAP delivered and come and see me if ya need more work. I can always use a good bunch of Merc Mech drivers."
Player returns to military command.
Player-"Sir I have acquired a Beagle Active Probe and am ready to Proceed."
Officer-"Good. Mission Specific Briefing follows, and Merc, do NOT ***** this up. Your recon lance will drop here..."
All it takes is a little decent writing. I never said WoW was the benchmark to beat lol.
Edited by Rhinehart, 18 November 2011 - 04:54 PM.