Silver Lining:To Sing my Songs and Become a Mad Piano Playing Man
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| June 17, 2022 – Episode 3: To Sing my Songs and Become a Mad Piano Playing Man | ||
NPCs
- Robert Kool - Pop star/crooner who is doing a multi-system tour, and requires some extra security.
- Puller - Kool's Road manager. He hires the Silver Lining.
- Colón - Puller's head of security. He sets the guys up around the stage.
- Big Slim (big Samoan) and Lul Slim (methy redneck), the back door guards.
Location
- Serpent City, Capital City of the colony located at Beta Hydri
Yeah - I think my guys are sick of getting shot at. This sounds like the perfect diversion. Some pop star? Why not. What could possibly go wrong?
I know things haven't been the best between us but thanks, I owe you one.
J
Cold Open
Shots strike the ship a warnings start blaring on the console. The nose of the ship pitches towards the forest below. "Fucking Seriously? Again?"
Scene 1 - Setup and Event
Puller has hired the Silver Lining to provide supplemental security for the event. There haven't been any specific threats made, but the venue will make it difficult to get Mr Kool out securely. They will be asked to cover security over the stage then, after the last number (Mr Kool doesn't do encores) they are to escort Mr Kool off the stage, up to the roof and to the Silver Lining. Approximately 30 minutes after the show ends, a decoy will leave out the front of the venue into Mr Kool's ship, the Kool Running, which will take off from there. 15 minutes after Mr Kool's ship has lifted off, the Silver Lining is to take off from the roof, and rendezvous with the Kool Running in orbit.
The PCs will be given access to look over the venue and set up any assets the feel they'll need. They will also be allowed to review rehearsal and walk-through before the show, and will witness Mr Kool berating stagehand for getting in the way. This is when the PCs can befriend Big Slim and Lul Slim who are in charge of the stage back door.
The venue is simple - it has a fly system that's controlled by ropes off to one side. The stagehands won't let them touch to fly system. There is a large metal stair that leads up to the ceiling where an access hatch opens onto the roof. There is a door that opens to the alley out back, and a loading dock, as well as some bathrooms and dressing rooms. When he's not doing rehearsals or otherwise needed on the stage, Mr Kool is resting in the dressing room. If he's approached, he's stand-offish and rude.
Scene 2 - Show Time!
People try to make their way on stage during the show, in this order. They must be kept off the stage and away from Mr Kool, or will risk ruining the show and cutting into the Silver Lining's final pay.
- Crazed Fan
Crazed Fan
Crazed Fan
- Two men attempt to boost a woman onto the stage. (They will return later)
- Crazed Fan
Reluctant Boyfriend
- Two people attempt to breech the back door. One is a reluctant boyfriend who clearly doesn't want to be doing this.
- Crazed Fan Crazed Fan Another pair of fans who attempt to gain access at the front of the stage near the end of the show.
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Scene 3 - Hell Breaks Loose
As the show draws to a close, the last number finishes, and the lights shut off in the entire venue. There is a mad rush onto the stage by the crowd. The PCs must now find and recover Mr Kool (who has been knocked out mid-stage), and extract him to the Silver Lining on the roof. Colón will be in contact with them during this time, shouting at them to recover Mr Kool and get him out of the venue.
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Scene 3 - Jigsaw Falling Into Place
Because of the chaos of the last scene, it takes a bit longer for Mr Kool's decoy to get set up and out the front door. Almost an hour passes before they do so, but remember they were instructed to wait 15 minutes. Mr Kool is still out when he's brought to the Silver Lining and will start to wake up as they begin to take of, unless he's cared for by using a hard test.
Shortly after lifting off, the Cold Open gets lead into. Three small ships have given pursuit and are trying to shoot the Silver Lining down, aiming for the engines. (These are the crazed fans from before who tried to get on the stage).
This is handled as a Challenge Pool. If the PCs aren't successful in defeating this pool after 2 turns, they ship plummets into the jungle, and has to be repaired with a difficult test. This results in a loss of reward as the rendezvous is missed.
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During the whole ordeal, Mr Kool will complain about the "shit hole of a ship" and "where is my drink service", and other things of this nature non-stop unless something is done to silence or appease him. Getting shot at and shot down only make him more whiny and insufferable.
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However! Even if Kool isn't appeased, as soon as the ships dock, his demeanor changes. When Puller greets them he says "Joe, these guys are great! Hey, everyone gather 'round!" and has the members of the crew gather around him for a selfie. He takes a photo with them, and has a big smile on his face. He posts "Thanks to the Silver Lining for their hospitality. Stay Kool, guys!" on his social media.
Reward:
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| Song: | Hollywood Swinging 
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| Artist: | Kool & the Gang |
| Album: | Wild and Peaceful |
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