Simon Whitechapel Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 So, can anyone tell me how to call off an Elite Hit Squad? The bloody gits must have gotten hired by someone but that doesn't help really. Anyone got any ideas?Oh, I'm Azure by the way and I'm new. Just erupted 8 or 9 days ago.Hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 'Very Bad' Blakely Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 If you have Devries Elites on your tail your toast newbie. They will catch you, they will then do to you whatever has been contracted. There is no calling them off. It's a matter of professional pride that once Devries accepts a contract we do not renege on it.If they're Janisarries just throw them some more money. They're pigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakinyan Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Seems to be a lot of new eruptees getting chased lately? What's going on here? I don't recall running for my life the moment I erupted or stepped out of the rashoud facility. It seemed more the other way around at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashnod Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Seems rather convenient to myself, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I'm holding judgement on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 We need more specifics.Despite what VB says, most often you would need to convince their employer that you are better off alive. Maybe there are some elites that can be bought off, but I really can't recall any that make a habit of it.Btw, do you know why they want you dead? Did you do anything recently that might make someone with tens of millions to toss away want you dead/missing?I can only guess that you have gained a power set that allows you to rapidly evade capture and to anticipate attacks.Also consider that few elites take contracts to "knock-off" totally unknown novas. Usually they want a clue to what you can do before the sign up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakinyan Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Maybe they are just recruiters trying to talk to him and he keeps running away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Stewart: TAG Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 "Hi. We're from the Church of... Darn, there he goes again!""It won't matter, Sister Mary. No one can escape Jesus. We'll get a donation from him eventually." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 'Very Bad' Blakely Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Jager: We need more specifics.Despite what VB says, most often you would need to convince their employer that you are better off alive. Convincing the client is something else entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hey Very Bad, if everyone was reasonable, there wouldn't be the need for specialists such as yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Whitechapel Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hi again. Sorry about the lack of specifics in that last post. I guess I'm just a little worried about this whole thing. I don't think these Elites are trying to kill me because so far they've just tried to wrap me up in what looks like spider webs. It's a good thing I can fly faster than any of them otherwise I think I would be in a lot of trouble. My mum's still in America smoothing things over between them and us, so she hasn't had a chance to come back home.Jager, I can only think of one reason why someone would be interested in me; my eruption. I mean, four other Novas were hospitalized when it happened! My mates on the Opnet tell me that the one guy, Lord Sky he calls himself, worked for DeVries so I'm betting the woman he was with did too.Mr Blakely, you work DeVries right? Are they trying to kill me? I'd try to explain what happened back in New York to these fellows but they just seem intent capturing me. I'm too scared to hang around and find out what they really want!What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 'Very Bad' Blakely Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Kid, if all you can do is fly faster and you've gotten away, they aren't Elites. Or at least they won't be for long.Sorry, but I don't have a clue. It's not like we have a Big Board of Missions giving the location and occupation of all Elites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakinyan Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 You also need to understand it is unlikely DeVries is the one who wants you. They are just doing the job they where hired to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 It seems to me like a small miracle that I am for once according with Very Bad. If they are losing you simply because you can fly faster, they are not going to be elites for long.I could only give you this advice. Try to know what is the reason behind the contract. Without it you are going blind around until they catch you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Whitechapel Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Well, I didn't really say that I couldn't do anything else now did I?So how do I go about finding out the reason Blackstar? Can I just call DeVries and ask? Don't they have some sort of confidentiality rules or something?I think I'm in big trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackStar Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Well, then your option could be to go to Utopia. They would be able to protect you or ward off DeVries. But they are going to enlist you on their side if you want the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Whitechapel Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 That sounds like a good idea. I don't know if I'll get lucky a second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Simon 'Azure' Whitechapel: So, can anyone tell me how to call off an Elite Hit Squad? Removing their heads from their bodies works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 'Very Bad' Blakely Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Apep: Quote:Originally posted by Simon 'Azure' Whitechapel: So, can anyone tell me how to call off an Elite Hit Squad? Removing their heads from their bodies works well. My my my. You are the aggressive one aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apep Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Me aggressive? You must be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakinyan Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Quote:Originally posted by Ian 'Very Bad' Blakely: Quote:Originally posted by Apep: Quote:Originally posted by Simon 'Azure' Whitechapel: So, can anyone tell me how to call off an Elite Hit Squad? Removing their heads from their bodies works well. My my my. You are the aggressive one aren't you? You have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 So kid....it's been like 4 days...You Elite-meat yet or what?Then again maybe these Not-Too-Elite-Elites just want the 2 Dollars that you owe them.God I love that movie..."Better Off Dead." "Somebody dun' thrown away a perfectly good white kid." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiGeist Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 That sound of crickets... ain't good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Whitechapel Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hullo! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you all worry but things have just been way too crazy and I haven't been able to really sit down at a computer until now.I just wanted to let you all know that I'm okay and let you know what happened. I feel I owe you guys an explanation after bursting in here ranting about Elite hit squads. I feel rather silly now.Well, those were Elites that were after me, but they weren't trying to kill me. After talking to their leader, a very pleasant woman called Oracle, they convinced me to go with them to see some Doctors. The Doctors were taking care of those two Elites from New York I hospitalized and they were having trouble figuring out what was wrong with them. I guess they figured examining me would help them.Of course, mum didn't take this too well. I guess that panicked phone call (long distanced and collect to boot) really scared her because she managed to get Utopia to come collect me from DeVries. She must have used a lot of favors to make that happen.So now I'm in Venice, Italy; at the T2M headquarters there. They have been helping learn all about what I can do and they want me to join up with their Teen 2 Morrow project. They would be right wicked but mum still hasen't said yes to it yet.Well, that's the short version. I'm sorry for acting like such a wanker and going on about this. But thanks to all you guys who wanted to help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Kid Quantum: ... they want me to join up with their Teen 2 Morrow project. I think I'd prefer being chased by blood-thirsty Elites, least you know where you are with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Whitechapel Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 I think it would be right wicked and it's a great place to get started on training for T2M. They say I'm too young for the big leagues.Oh, like the name change? The folks at the Project thought "Azure" sounded a bit too stale. After going through a long (and I mean LONG) list I chose Kid Quantum. I think it sounds cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 I dunno...there is just something I can relate to with the name Azure...then again I am quick as lightning and can throw it around as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkelzahn Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 If the world was black and white, you could tell who was your friend and your foe by the color of their hats.I would be a very bored girl.But Azure what mister Bad forgot to tell you is that, Elites often kill other Elites. Seeing as said people are willing to kill you, it would not be so bad if you had them killed, the only problem, I see would be coming up with the money... We at the big DV, aren't bothers in arms, we just don't kill each other for no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Whitechapel Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 Uh, what's your point Dunkelzahn? I have no intention of being an Elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 I'm with Amped on this one, I liked Azure better, had a certain ring about it, kinda mysterious but simple and catchy. When your handlers at the Project told you it was stale what they probably meant was that the focus group(s) they ran it by - consisting of the usual lowest common denominator uneducated Baseline thickos - didn't understand what it meant. Kid Quantum has a certain charm but it might be a tad embarrassing when you reach 45 years old.Then again don't take my word for it, it's your name so make up whatever you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakurako Hino Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 The question he should ask, is not who'd like the name, but what his name is.Endeavor is mine. So is Sakurako Hino. Hell, I have honorary and a couple actual doctorates. I don't go by Dr. Sakurako Hino, because I choose not to. It's a Human rank that doesn't fit the full scope of a Nova's talent.But back to the subject, The name he picks should be based on what HE wants, not what the public wants.I think Azure sounds sorta cute myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Sure Azure was the better name for you serious types, but do you guys realize how many Happy Meals The Quantum Kid here will sell? He's got Kid in his name. It's not only youth targeting but it softens his image. Azure is mysterious and complicated. Any 5 year old will at least understand Kid Quantum. It's easy and fun to say. With a name like, oh I don't know Dunkelzahn, you have to play Shadowrun and it's not flattering to a child's pronunciation. It's a "hardcore" adult name, sure. But PC and McFriendly it isn't. But that's an "Elite" name. they shouldn't be cuddly.How's it feel to be corporate now? Oh and Walker. Never bash the lowest common denominator. They pay my salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 OK, OK I give in. Kid Quantum is a cool name for the sorta stuff he wants to do and maybe his image will market some nice fruit drink.[size:4]Kid your name is cool don't listen to us serious types. Maybe if I had chosen a less mysterious sounding name I wouldn't get in so much trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Horrorshow Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Oh don't get me wrong Walker. The name sucks much ass compared to the old one. But the new one, hey...it's catchy. And fits a hell of a lot better. He COULD have been called Lavender Midnight....but that name sucks ass AND it's already taken. So there's gotta be somebody with a worse name out there. StankMastah comes to mind, but I think that name stunk for about a week before he legally changed his name to Da Funk. Some people really need consultants for this kind of work. Chug-a-Bunch still wins for worst name logic. Don't EVER ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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