This is a WiP game and some (or many) aspects of it are subject to change.-->The SettingThe Democratic Republic of Congo. About 3.5 times the size of Texas, or about the size of the United States east of the Mississippi River.This is set after the events of the famous /k/ thread about Africa and ParatroopersWhile the worst of the fighting was during the First Congo War, and the bulk of the fighting during the Second Congo War is over, the area is on track to suffer millions more deaths. These lives won't be lost in large, "epic" tank on tank battles like earlier, or the kinds of notable guerilla warfare of the "Vietnam War". No one is going to win, nothing is going to be figured out or settled. Vengeance will result in vengeance, and observers wonder if anyone involved actually has any ideology or beliefs.And there is a lot of groups. Groups within groups, sub factions within sub factions, and factions that are puppets of puppets.I advise you pause here and read the somewhat questionable, but entertaining /k/ "African Paratrooper thread". Otherwise...
>Quick BackgroundYou have the DRC government. After the previous asshole that ruined then nation and named it "Zaire" was overthrown, Laurent-Désiré Kabila was put in power by Rwanda and Uganda. Both nations are ruled by Tutsi guerillas that spent decades opposing Hutu regimes in both nations. They took power, the militias that did the Rwanda Genocide ran away into the DRC and won the favor of the previous dictator.The only problem is that Kabila and his backers had a falling out. There was a ton of accusations as to why, but there isn't any reasons that really make a lot of sense. It could just be high school clique nonsense, or his backers wanted him to be a lapdog.So Rwanda paratroopers landed in the southeast coast, took the only major dock, the biggest airport, a bunch of important areas, and almost took the capitol. Some South African nations freaked the fuck out and showed up to back up Kabila. Africa then was having it's WW2 and possibly it's WW1. Tanks, planes, large battles, and so on.Then Kabila was shot in the head by an 18 year old, who was one of his child soldier bodyguards.His son, as far as we know, was way more willing to work with others. The UN and such were optimistic.
>What is the Game?The year is 2002, the month is around October. In Pretoria, South Africa five whole days of talking and haggling has resulted in a ceasefire. Rwanda is going to move 20,000 troops out of the DRC, and the international community is going to disarm and investigate the Hutu militia in the east DRC.Zimbabwe and Angola are pulling out troops too.So there is going to be a major escalation, but already the nation has been thrown into chaos, the economy is gone, all those involved lost tons of money and lives, and a lot of the proxy forces / locals are basically just local militias at best, and racist bandits at worst.But it doesn't have to go that way.>The Proposal So FarBetween Oct 2003 and April 2003, a new transitional government will be formed.This won't be a terribly effective governement, but it lays out the factions somewhat neatly."On April 7, 2003, Joseph Kabila was sworn in as transitional president. And on the next day, the last of the four agreed vice-presidents was named, Azarias Ruberwa for the RCD-G. He joined Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi for Kabila's government; Jean-Pierre Bemba for the MLC; and Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma for the political opposition."We will be using a merger of the ISIS Crisis Matrix system, Chit boardgame rules, and Hearts of Darkness (Africa, Congo)Let's get to the playable factions.
The factions of the four vice-presidents are the main playable factions. The minor DRC factions will be folded into ethic / cultural areas, or count as part of the local environment. If something looks like a quote, I didn't write it, I curated it."On April 7, 2003, Joseph Kabila was sworn in as transitional president. And on the next day, the last of the four agreed vice-presidents was named, Azarias Ruberwa for the RCD-G. He joined Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi for Kabila's government; Jean-Pierre Bemba for the MLC; and Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma for the political opposition.">Major DRC Groups:>Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi for Kabila's government"Headed by President Joseph Kabila, the government's forces, the Forces Armées Congolaises (FAC), controlled the capital, Kinshasa, and the western and southern regions of the country. Supported by allies such as Zimbabwe, Angola, and Namibia, its primary interest was to restore state sovereignty over the entire nation and fend off foreign-backed rebellions.>Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD):Azarias Ruberwa for the RCD-G"This was one of the largest rebel movements and a primary antagonist to the Kabila government. The most powerful faction, RCD-Goma, was heavily backed by Rwanda and controlled large swaths of eastern Congo, including the Kivu provinces. Their stated goal was to overthrow the government, but their interests were also deeply intertwined with Rwanda's security and economic aims in the region.>Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC):Jean-Pierre Bemba for the MLC"Led by Jean-Pierre Bemba and supported by Uganda, the MLC was another major rebel group that controlled much of the northern third of the DRC. Like the RCD, the MLC sought to topple the Kabila government and was a key signatory to the eventual peace accords that established a transitional government.>DRC OppositionArthur Z'ahidi NgomaNgoma is from the middle eastern region of the DRC (The area with the most fighting). He has a PhD and has close ties to the UN, who he used to work for. He's been arrested by the previous dictator, and for a brief time he led the RCD or was part of it's top leaders.If he and those around him play their cards right, they could possibly consolidate enough military, economic, and political power to get concessions or demands, or even win elections. They're in the best position to get outside backing.
The ethnic cultural regions aren't as clean as like Iraq or Ethiopia (If you know, you know)>Ethnic / Cultural RegionsThe bulk of the nation are a mixture of various Bantu people are all over the place in terms of how they feel about the other groups.>Tan Neutral AreasThese areas could support anyone or vote for anyone, provided you play your cards right.On the Eastern Border there are Hutu (some local maybe) and "refugees" that are connected to the Rwanda genocide. There are also the armed Tutsi groups. The Tutsi are a surprisingly small minority (4%?) and the Hutu are millions, but there are far more of the other ethnic groups. Purple Disputed AreasThese areas give a +1 to actions raising militia/infantry of the listed groups, to use any of the three to do persecution to the other two, and so on.In northeastern Congo, there is a Ituri conflict that is happening or about to happen. The conflict seems to be a land issue between the agriculturalist Lendu and the pastoralist Hema.Ituri ConflictThis area is -1 to recruit forces from unless against the other group. In the past, the Katanga area rose up against the government, because of the heavy influence of Europe and powerful mining companies. They made peace after the socialist president was shot, but then their leaders started feuding with the leaders in the capitol. That was ended by dictator purging all his competitors.Former Katanga AreasInstead of providing Rare Earth every season, these provinces provide Rare Earth, Refined Metals, and Mining Contracts.There also is a +1 to actions that stoke and glorify Katanga, or involve capitalism, or involve international business, or involve the local leaders.-1 to actions that are the opposite or impede the above.
Okay so I gave you context, I laid out the four factions you can play, and the maps are a bit messy, but you can tell what is what and who is where..I should let you do something and not overwhelm you with more context unless you ask.>Vote Time, First to 3 or most in 28 hours If you want to play a faction badly enough but others don't, you can just submit your actions on discord or something I guess, or send a throwaway email to my writer's email, or make a Google doc that only I have access to.Otherwise, vote here.>Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi for Kabila's government>Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD):Azarias Ruberwa for the RCD-G>Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC):Jean-Pierre Bemba for the MLC>DRC OppositionArthur Z'ahidi Ngoma
>>6313929>Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD)Sounds fun and I'm happy to play for total Rwandan supremacy
The outcome of this game, assuming it's not extremely dumb, will be plugged into the lore. Also previous games or outcomes are plugged into this, so you might be playing against previous players technically.To try and drive up interest a little bit, I will state that there are 6 public Major International Powers you can do favors for, and befriend/anger. There are two that are mysterious / new.This is the fault of previous players / games, and some dice rolls.--There is about one for each of the vice presidents, but only three of them are aligned with a specific faction (Gov or two rebel groups). The fourth one is just "Shady Corporations / Neo-Colonial Interests".There are also two humanitarian / peacekeeping factions. And finally, a shadowy DSR Russia faction.
>>6313929>DRC OppositionOutside backing will be essential, in my opinion. On top of that, we could subvert the wider DRC faction and/or use our ambiguity as the government's opposition in dealing with the rebels.
>>6313929>DRC OppositionSo you are using Hearts of Darkness from notepad anon for this?This your previous quest? Because if so I loved it and am very eager to join you again.https://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/2024/5920813/
>>6314056>>6313926>The ethnic cultural regions aren't as clean as like Iraq or Ethiopia (If you know, you know)Welp. No need to answer that. This line says enough and the vote to 3 and at most time limit is the same. Welcome back.
>>6313933I'm not so well versed on this. Are there other games or outcomes that happened earlier? Please tell me, this seems really interesting
Shit, I've been found by my fans.
>>6314255Haha. I knew it.Name is very accurate also.
>>6314080I'm not so well versed on this. Are there other games or outcomes that happened earlier? Please tell me, this seems really interestingSo we have 2 or 3 games set in the 2010s, and those are basically 100% canon.We have some dice rolls, some inspirations, and so on that lead to stuff happening before those games. (Which you're not allowed to metagame for if you know.). Really big, epic stuff, but most of it hasn't happened yet.--Before 2003, currently there are two major "divergences" in the lore from IRL.1. The DSR Party in Russia2. There is debate about which side the Germans were on in WW2. Generally, if it makes things too confusing, they were on the Central Powers and Axis, but in terms of US/German relations it was Central and Allies (With US also being Central).Also France and the UK are likely more far right, or disputed.This is because two separate parties had completely different outcomes for an adventure, and one of them helped a Jewish Iron Cross recipient send back dead British 1840 uniforms with hundreds of weapons into a spot near a American Civil War Battlefield, causing the US to almost declare war on the UK and France.
>>6314056>>6314038>DRC Opposition Wins
You gain this ability. Humanitarian - The Diplomat adds +1 Reputation with the United Nations every Season.>>6314375>First to 3 or most in 24 hours>1. Pan-Africanism - The Diplomat adds +1 Reputation to other African countries involved in the Conflict every Season.>2. Red Cross, Red Target - The Diplomat knows of the locations of major NSA’s operating in the region.
It is very likely that your faction will include, for now at least, the Unified Lumumbist Party. They and Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma don't have one to one interests, but they're closer to each other then anyone else.
>>6314395>2. Red Cross, Red Target -
>>6314395>1. Pan-AfricanismManaging the spillover of the conflict is more valuable than knowing the location of glowies imo. Even if we were to know their location, it's another matter in getting them under control. Meanwhile, better relations with nearby countries could be more easily leveraged, doing so with Rwanda and Uganda would be very useful imo.
Notepad Anon didn't really make it clear what a NSA is. Non State Actors could have bases, but you have to give them the base and its to appease a global or regional power.I'm going or presume it means you know international units are deployed
>>6314395>1. Pan-Africanism -
December News, 2002>Ceasefire Brokered, Ceasefire Broken?A new ceasefire or an improvement is signed, it's not entirely clear which. This is encouraging, however at the same time, there has already been continued fighting in some areas. Oddly enough, the fighting seems to be between RCD and MLC, which are supposedly rebel groups that are backed by two nations that should be close allies (And both are Tutsi led). They are both fighting in the Northeast, according to your sources.The current leaders of Rwanda, literally "liberated the nation" from Uganda and had been based there for years. Some say this is good news, some say it's even more troubling. Regardless, if the two groups are fighting each other, they are not fighting Government troops.>Kisangani RCD Infighting?You get news there is infighting within the RCD within Kisangani, which is odd as that's inside a province that is very heavily divided by the two rebel groups, and the city in question is very close to the frontlines supposedly.
>Personal NewsKisangani is within a province that is close to Ituri, which also has broken out into fighting and supposedly lawlessness. There is ethnic fighting, and splinter group fighting too.This worries Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma (You), assuming that you actually have a soul or somesuch. You are from Maniema which is rather close, and the regions around it are in chaos. The UN is alarmed and they are helping more than they usually do, but it's not enough.
Character Sheet>NameArthur Z'ahidi Ngoma>BackgroundWesternized? (Educated)Bonus to reasoning, education, or speaking ability.>Class"Diplomat"You came into this world with a natural talent for reasoning and learning, and then you leaned into that with your time, resources, and energy. When you started your career, you continued down that path.Stat ExplanationThere are supposed defaults of 50% for "Medium" or "Average tasks". These are tasks that may or may not required specialized training. For the purposes of Diplomacy and Social Perception, you gained +10% because of your upbringing and focus, +10% because of your education, training and experience, and +10% from your career training and experience. Combined Stats/SkillsDiplomacy, 80%Social Perception, 80%AbilitiesYou don't get a false read on people, you often will get some correct information about intentions or emotions, or you will get nothing at all.Unlike other people who often speak a tribal or ethnic language, and then one for business or science or such... You speak those languages, and two more tongues. Those additional tongues you would read and write at 2nd Grade Level, and you would speak like that super buff 1980s action movie guy (You can't pronounce his name).Swahili DialectFrenchA lot of the languages in the nation are some spectrum dialect thing of Niger-Congo languages. The result of this is that you already would understand these people reasonably enough, even if it was hard and required time.Class abilities>Humanitarian - The Diplomat adds +1 Reputation with the United Nations every Season.>1. Pan-Africanism -The Diplomat adds +1 Reputation to other African countries involved in the Conflict every Season.These will kick in at the start of March.
>Decision Time!!!Triple Decision of DOOMNo wait, Quadruple Decision of DOOM, first to 3 or most in 24 hours>1. What did Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma focus on besides Social Perception and Diplomacy?>Lying, Hype and Swindling>Yelling, Threatening, and Glaring>Geopolitical Education (Includes the last 50 years of History)>2. What else did he focus on?>Geopolitical Education>The Lying thing because he did the Yelling thing already>The Yelling thing because he did the Lying thing already>Understanding philosophy and religion (Includes the last 300 years of European philosophy I.E. Republicanism, Capitalism, Socialism, Democracy, Liberty, Authoritarianism, Nationalism, Stoism, and all the people who had ideas on how leading should work)Either of these is one to three of education or heavy training on that topic.>3. What were your third and fourth languages?Pick 2>Really Really understanding all the north Niger-Congo dialects so you can go into the bush and talk to really old grandpas without missing a beat.>Understanding the south Niger-Congo languages, so you can talk to the Zulus and South Africans and such>English, so you can talk to like... Americans? Maybe India? Do Germans speak English at all? Perhaps former colonies in Africa?>Russian, so you can speak to that rising Russia place and possibly former Warsaw Pact nations.>Mandarin? (Chinese)---The fourth choice will likely be altered by what you specialize in. So actually that needs to happen later. To keep engagement up, I'll tell you about it.Because you're a talking person, you could open up talks with one of the factions. Could be one of the big domestic 4, one of the smaller domestic 4, or even one of those International Powers.You could try to smooze them. You could threaten them. You could try and smooth things over.You could make promises for any of these, which give you a bonus, but you then take a penalty if you don't "cash the checks that your mouth writes".
>>6315041>>Geopolitical Education (Includes the last 50 years of History)>Understanding philosophy and religion (Includes the last 300 years of European philosophy I.E. Republicanism, Capitalism, Socialism, Democracy, Liberty, Authoritarianism, Nationalism, Stoism, and all the people who had ideas on how leading should work)>Russian, so you can speak to that rising Russia place and possibly former Warsaw Pact nations.>Really Really understanding all the north Niger-Congo dialects so you can go into the bush and talk to really old grandpas without missing a beat.
>>6315041>Lying, Hype and SwindlingGeopolitical Education>English, so you can talk to like... Americans? Maybe India? Do Germans speak English at all? Perhaps former colonies in Africa?Understanding the south Niger-Congo languages, so you can talk to the Zulus and South Africans and such
>>6313903Military situation update.Mbandika is a city, with the entire north as river, in the middle of a massive plains area. This is why it's still in Gov control. The area north of the frontlines is jungle and hard to defend.The M-M city that is on the disputed area on one map and blacked out by accident on the other. That general region has a river and a clearing to the East. To the north of it you should see a upside down U of river, that also is very defensible. Your sources are about 80% certain that everything northeast of those points is plains that would be hard to attack across and enemy jungle that would be hard to sweep. --You're not a series military man, but it's fairly obvious why the frontlines are the way they are.
>>6315041>Lying, Hype and Swindling>Geopolitical EducationPicking these 2 in order to stay on top of the political game.>English, so you can talk to like... Americans? Maybe India? Do Germans speak English at all? Perhaps former colonies in Africa?>Russian, so you can speak to that rising Russia place and possibly former Warsaw Pact nations.And these 2 for access to a wider weapons market
>>6315041>Geopolitical Education (Includes the last 50 years of History)>Understanding philosophy and religion (Includes the last 300 years of European philosophy I.E. Republicanism, Capitalism, Socialism, Democracy, Liberty, Authoritarianism, Nationalism, Stoism, and all the people who had ideas on how leading should work)>English, so you can talk to like... Americans? Maybe India? Do Germans speak English at all? Perhaps former colonies in Africa?>Russian, so you can speak to that rising Russia place and possibly former Warsaw Pact nations.
>>6315063>>6315077>>6315170>>6315178>Geopolitical Education (Includes the last 50 years of History)>English, so you can talk to like... Americans? Maybe India? Do Germans speak English at all? Perhaps former colonies in Africa?>Russian, so you can speak to that rising Russia place and possibly former Warsaw Pact nations.Locked in.
Rolled 33 (1d100)Chaos Factor, Activated!
Peacekeepers CowerYou have heard rumors that the UN peacekeepers have not only been unsuccessful in controlling the infighting and chaos in the northeast, but also that their behavior is leading to the chaos or was caused by the chaos. Your Geopolitical Education allows you to automatically know, that the primary cause of "stability" in the prior decades, within Africa at least, was outside funding and support caused by the Cold War. Sure, both sides were often competing for control of this area and that area, and this resulted in a fair bit of insurgency, but it also meant that most conflicts only had two sides.With the Soviet Union falling and China warming up to The West, The West stopped really caring about Africa as much. Most of the serious military hardware and advisory assisted troop training as done in the past, for a good chunk of Africa.--Another thing that you automatically know, because of your Geopolitical Education and your Social Perception, is that a lot of the fighting in the DRC was fueled by how easy it was for all sides to exploit the land for quick mineral wealth and use this to buy weapons internationally, even if it was just from gun runners.
Rolled 19 (1d20)Loading Options
While you focused a lot more of your time and energy on learning Geo Politics, and Diplomacy, and Social Perception... You did take some courses on politics and maybe some on philosophy. At somepoint you must've been paying attention, or maybe you kept a textbook or a some notes from a presentation or something because...You are starting to suspect that the current conflict in the DRC is, compared to others at least, the least motivated by actual beliefs and ideology. Now that you think about it, the various rebel and even government factions give vague and similar speeches, and statements. You have good sources, and you can easily watch news in French, Russian, or English on the region. Despite all of this, you don't have the slightest idea what the politics of the various factions. You also have no idea why all the recent infighting is happening.Last bit of "analysis" before DecisionPreviously, there was two sides to the Second Congo War. There was the DRC state with Joseph Kabila, and then the rebel forces backed by Uganda and Rwanda. Well now, it seems that Uganda and Rwanda are fighting. It also seems that one or both of their rebel groups is fighting them, or not listening as well. There also seems to be infighting for leadership within one or both rebel groups.Assuming the UN, African Union, and DRC Gov don't continue to be ineffective, they could easily capitalize on how divided the rebels are.Maybe you could even get some of the RCD, who you used to know, to prefer working with the DRC over the other rebels.
>Decision! First to 3 or most in 24 hours!1. Start campaigning in the northwest DRC areas, preparing for local or national elections, or the arrangement of some kind of transitional government.2. Do the same, but the southeast DRC areas, closer to your home province.3. Try to arrange for grants, donations, or domestic support to protect you while you try to visit your home province. Once there, you could get supporters and/or try to encourage peace.4. Try to visit and open talks with some of the UN commanders. Perhaps you can figure out what can motivate them to try harder.You heard in the past that a group like the African Union exists in West Africa and a deployment of Nigerians stabilized a very messed up country on the west coast. Part of the motivation for this deployment was prestige, but also some diamond smuggling.5. Look into hiring mercenaries or outside peacekeepers who can be bribed or motivated with local mineral wealth6. Try to get money to visit a more serious UN facility, like the HQ for Africa or something, and try to talk or schmooze them into providing better or more peacekeepers.7. Run some kind of humanitarian scam and then pocket the money or use it to run for office.8. Run some kind of humanitarian scam and then use the resources to buy guns or try get support by deciding how and when the aid is distributed.9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.
>>6315530>4. Try to visit and open talks with some of the UN commanders. Perhaps you can figure out what can motivate them to try harder.>5. Look into hiring mercenaries or outside peacekeepers who can be bribed or motivated with local mineral wealth>6. Try to get money to visit a more serious UN facility, like the HQ for Africa or something, and try to talk or schmooze them into providing better or more peacekeepers.Can we combine ideas?
>>6315541There is a. Inescapable limit of time, but if you want to put all your eggs in this basic and laser focus on this, you can get a bonus.There is a chance something will happen during the months this will take. There is also a chance you run out of travel money before all of these tasks are attempted.What is your proposal for mixing these or attempting them in some kind of order?
>>6315541>>6315543Then in the order of 4 -> 6 -> 5With the order being from most priority to less priority. First take the more legit and international rout and then looking at alernative to fill in certain holes in capabilities.
>>6315530>9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.As the opposition candidate, ain't not way we're winning a military conflict. I'd say our best bet is to force some uneasy peace and transition government that we (as the foreigners' favorite Congolese) chair
>>6315530>3. Try to arrange for grants, donations, or domestic support to protect you while you try to visit your home province. Once there, you could get supporters and/or try to encourage peace.the "scam" ones aren't that appealing since we put our background as politics nerd, rather than the "lying and yelling". It'd be fun to play it straight as someone who is grass roots trying to take over in "the right way". I don't mind if anons don't agree.Other play would be to get mercs and have our own power base, rather than relying on UN.
Okay, so I have an idea.Each of you three must roll 2d100, and you're going to use the lower number, like Disadvantage on D&D. The highest number is what happened and it will be the result.The person with the lowest number, we will pick the higher of their two dice, if it's less than the highest low dice. If it's too much, we will use the average of their two dice.The likely outcome is we might do two separate things really well, kinda do ehhh for both of them, or get one right and one wrong.It would seem the Diplomat, or maybe his faction, is not quite on a single page.
Rolled 88, 19 = 107 (2d100)>>6315616Okay, rolling
Rolled 30, 42 = 72 (2d100)>>6315844Here goes nothing
Rolled 17, 70 = 87 (2d100)>>6315844
Rolled 43, 39 = 82 (2d100)>>6315815>>6315844
Well, this is kinda hilarious.>>6315935>>6315977>>6316007>>631611039 on 343 on 4
In this new era of the DRC, people are motivated less by ideology but more by a web of loyalties, alliances, and incentives.The Diplomat has convinced a narrow but successful smatter of economic and political leaders. Some are part of the government loosely, some used to have more power in your home province, and some are part of the political opposition. The bulk of them are from Kasai, which used to be one of only five or so regions, back during the Cold War.That area is a stronghold for the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, which is one of the oldest and strongest opposition parties.The Diplomat winds up with a small security serial from the old Zaire days. The old Mobuto army shattered and its veterans are all on sides now. Those who quit or deserted last, were those loyal to the old regime or were given complete control of economic resources.--You land in your home region and get some degree of attention and respect. You're well educated, you speak well, and you have connections to local church leaders. What you are attempting is ambitious and perhaps you're not so lucky, but you manage to recover from some mistakes and some misspoke words. Some days or weeks were wasted trying to get the funding, get the guards, and get home.As you are wrapping up, having taken weeks longer to do this then you wanted, you start to hear rumors from people still in RCD or who have left, like you did. The RCD is having a leadership dispute and the faction close to the area (you are behind the front lines, after all) sees you as being part of the other RCD faction or a competing militia.You end up having to leave after a meeting with some officer of the RCD. You almost spoke to a commander but you heard he wanted to disarm your security detail and put you under his own “protection”.At best, this is just an extension to how any legitimate state or any that wish to be so, have to have a monopoly on force.
[B]Kinshasa[/b]You land in Kinshasa, the massive capitol of the DRC. The MONUC HQ is located here, very very far away from the fighting. Normally, others would see how clean and official the interior is, and be excited. However, it instead discourages you.The local commander, a white man, seems bored and uninterested. You yourself, are starting to think this was a foolish idea.But you still had to pay to charter a plane, and you spend valuable grants on that trip home that was a mixed bag…. So you try to do something a bit different than what the UN commander is expecting.You ask him what you could do, to enable him.He seems to gain some interest. Now, he could be lying to you, but he tells you they lack intelligence on the situation. The front lines are bordered by a wide range of village chiefs and Mai Mai Commanders, with a spectrum of self interests and hidden loyalties. The bulk of the force is English speaking Indians and Europeans who communicate with the DRC using French.A lot of the locals speak neither of these languages, you do.The commander tells you that if he knew the situation, he could shift the flow of humanitarian resources to communities that were more needy or at least less likely to be robbed.It would also be easier for him to know where and how to deploy forces on the disputed zone to protect civilians and keep the various sides apart.
Mechanic Explaination!!!This /qst/ has three different sytems that are mostly stacked on top of each other in layers, with it being fairly easy to cross from one layer to another.>Operator Hardcore, 4chan EditionThis system provides quick and easy stats for single characters, and it interfaces very well with real life because it can be converted into various D20 systems that all more or less managed to interface with IRL statistics.It's a D20 system, and it runs like D&D, only it's much more grounded, and it offers more skill flexibility, but less sub-classes. It's also the simplest version of itself, for 4chan.The 4chan version also doesn't have just yes, no, crit yes, and crit no outcomes. It actually has two to four more outcome in addition.>MatrixThe Matrix system is for geopolitical analyst people who play too many board games. It resolves most situations with a 2d6 roll and success being a 7 usually. Most factions get a +1, 0, or -1 to special actions and usually bonuses are from arguments or "reasons" why something can or can't happen.This will be used if you ever attempt something as a faction.>Hearts of DarknessThis system is used for logistics, battles, faction reputations, faction relations, faction benefits, organizing politics and so on. It's mostly a system to allow me to run the game, and less a system for giving things stats and rolling dice.
Mechanics Turned OnMechanics Turned OffThe DRC has dozens if not hundreds of specific ethnic groups and they don't seem to relate or distance themselves from each other in a very clear way. Outside the two pairs that are in conflict (Lendu / Tutsi, ect), ethnicity mostly doesn't matter.We're not even sure what your ethnicity is, and currently you don't have any dramatic subordinates. In addition, the dominant religion is Christianity, but people generally have a ton of local and animalist/traditional beliefs. In addition, those who are purely traditionalist or animalist, don't really hate or have conflict with the Christians, or vice versa.People in the DRC, don't seem to really talk a lot about economics or government structure, or free will vs determinism, or so on.
Kasai, Union for Democracy and Social Progress, GovernmentManiema Peace Activists, Rebel TerritoryYour faction, technically, includes at the very least, the two groups above. Both of them speak different dialects, are from different mega regions (Zaire used to have less regions and rebellions over the last 100 years or so have been pretty heavily based in these "mega regions"), and are on different sides of the frontlines.For the USDP, you're just someone they might have run for office or the figurehead of their coalition. They back you, but mostly because you speak well and can further what they're trying to do.In the past international capitalists fucked them over, and they opposed Mobutu because he was looting the nation.In the future they could campaign or be aligned as center-leftist or even just leftist. --Right now you're trying to just form a big tent coalition. This might be a bad idea and result in squabbling, or a lack of a radical or fired up base.--The Maniema Peace Activists, are different. They are 100% part of your fan club, but they currently can't do much and don't seem to have a lot of resources. Except... They could be your eyes and ears, and they could help you move or hide people.... Hmmm....
Spring, 2003, Turn Cycle StartDRC OppositionKasai, Union for Democracy and Social Progress, GovernmentManiema Peace Activists, Rebel Territory>Humanitarian -The Diplomat adds +1 Reputation with the United Nations every Season.>1. Pan-Africanism -The Diplomat adds +1 Reputation to other African countries involved in the Conflict every Season.Major International PowersJust now, a bunch of stuff was explained, so I still won't go too heavily into the various MIPs. I'm going to just point at one, that was influenced during the Spring.Most MIPs have Objectives, which is trying to further their whole entire purpose being involved. Helping this makes them like you, and hindering these, makes them hate you.Then they have "Demands", which are really just wants. Not fulfilling Demands doesn't result in anything bad happening, but they do reward you quickly.United NationsThe UN is one of the slowest factions to act and they are neutral to an absurd degree. However, if all of the factions save one are extra crazy and piss off most of the important nations, the UN will deploy more peacekeepers and start smacking around various factions. They will end up aiding and abetting the "legitimate" and reasonable faction competing for power.-->Objectives and DemandsThe UN wants people to stop killing each other and setting things on fire. They also want to get a handle on the refugee, disease, and starvation situation.Their current Objective, is for people to obey the fucking ceasefire. They are currently kinda mad at everyone who isn't you, for fighting or possibly fighting.Their Demand for you this season, is for you to get them that intel they asked for.If you follow through with their Demand, you will have your Rep with one of the MIPs increased. It likely would be that alliance of nations south of the DRC, the US, or DSR Russia.--Reputation5 > 6The UN is considering you to have some legitimacy. If the government was to collapse, they would likely consider you to the most reasonable group to back, and if they think you're legitimate, most nations at random would just go along and agree.----TLDR"For the most part the UN does nothing and offers nothing but making it's friends and allies look really good on the international world order.---->Decision Time, first to 3, best in 24 hours, or person with best arguments.I want you to try out the Matrix System. Here is what you will do.You will make up some kind of logical action, it can be as specific or vague as you want. Your faction or yourself with your loyalists, will attempt the action.You have a +1 to any action that involves talking or working with the UN, African Union, or any group like those two.You also get a +1 to any action that involves peace, diplomacy, and whatever as far from fighting as possible.
>>6316446>As for logical action: try finding likeminded people and representatives of groups who want the clusterfuck to stop and don't have too much of a warcrime and crimes against humanity track.>Gathering intel for the UN and that way we create more stable areas for our allies. (as stable as the UN is going to make it lol)>Start talks with local defensive militias and band them together in a loose defensive alliance or non-aggression pact to start with. So my idea is to create a semi-stable area for us to work out of.correct me if I did the matrix system wrongfully.
>>6316616These look like three separate arguments. If another anon backs one of these, and the two of you can think of your best three arguments why this would work.THAT would be the Matrix system.
>>6316646>>6316651TY for that clarification. makes the quest more complex, but also gives players a lot more freedom.
>>6316446>Speak to Church leaders in Kasai and Kinshasa and convince them to have priests report conflicts and humanitarian needs in their areas. They then report it to us and we report it to the UNWe are able to do this because:>We have a reputation as a peacemaker and the Catholic church hierarchy also wants peaceWe have local supporters in Kasai that can put us in contact with local bishops>It being the 1990s, there are phone lines in the major cities that can be used to communicate between Kinshasa and TshinkapaThe priests are incentivized to report because it could translate into someone actually helping them
Now there are 8 international factions that have goals, ideologies, and agendas.They don't really qualify as "Powers"I didn't write this, I curated this.>Major International Factions>1. Republic of RwandaRwanda's involvement in the Congo is driven by two primary factors: national security and economic interest. They view the eastern DRC as their backyard and are determined to prevent the remnants of the genocidal Hutu Power groups (like the FDLR) from ever threatening them again. Their army is disciplined, effective, and ruthless. They are the primary patrons of the RCD-Goma and will not allow their influence in the Kivus to be challenged.>2. Republic of UgandaUganda's interests are similar to Rwanda's but are executed with a more chaotic and overtly economic focus. While also concerned with securing their border from rebel groups, they are deeply involved in the exploitation of resources, particularly gold, diamonds, and timber in the Ituri region and the north. They were the main backers of the MLC and have sponsored a dizzying array of smaller militias, often pitting them against each other.[Uganda's control isn't as strong and so it's possible that the MLC will not listen to them as much.]>3. MONUC (United Nations Mission in the Congo)The UN's largest peacekeeping mission is on the ground, but in 2003 it is still finding its feet. It is a bureaucratic giant, often slow to act and constrained by a limited mandate. However, its presence is undeniable, and it is the sole source of international legitimacy. In 2003, MONUC is just beginning to adopt a more robust posture (e.g., Operation Artemis in Bunia), moving from observation to active civilian protection.[This faction wouldn't be fun to play, but it would be able to "carrot and stick" DRC domestic factions.]
>4. Republic of South AfricaAs the architect of the Inter-Congolese Dialogue and the Pretoria Accord, South Africa has invested immense political capital in seeing a peaceful resolution. Their influence is not through military might on the ground, but through powerful diplomacy and economic leverage. President Thabo Mbeki's government sees a stable DRC as key to their vision of an "African Renaissance" and a massive future market for South African businesses.[This nation is possibly redundant and maybe should be lumped in with the UN. They are however, more interested in stability and democratic "nation building", so they can invest and claim credit for their involvement.]>5. Angola & Zimbabwe (The SADC Alliance)These were the two nations that militarily saved Laurent Kabila's government from being overrun by Rwandan and Ugandan-backed rebels. By 2003, their troops are officially withdrawn, but their influence in Kinshasa remains immense. They are deeply invested in the survival of Joseph Kabila's side of the Transitional Government and are vehemently opposed to Rwandan and Ugandan influence.[This faction has a lot of power, and can also "carrot and stick". Likely not playable, but maybe. The US and Iran were playable in ISIS Crisis.]>6. Shady Corporations / Neo-Colonial InterestsThis is not a single government but a shadowy coalition of powerful international mining corporations, arms dealers, and the lingering political interests of former colonial powers like Belgium and France. They are apolitical in ideology but ruthless in their pursuit of profit. They have their own private security, intelligence networks, and can pull strings in Brussels, Paris, and Washington. They view the war as the cost of doing business.[Maybe China as well and so on, not playable, might not be used]
Today was busy, you will get updated tomorrow.
>>6316832>Tshinkap, Major City of KasaiYour earlier work just last year and your career in humanitarian work preceded the Diplomat. He soon has a meeting with Cardinal Malumba. The man doesn't need to be told or explained what working with you and the UN means. Your meeting has to be quick and careful, and you have to arrive with disguised bodyguards and you only have two with you.To prevent the local militias from getting violent and taking it out on believers, the reports will have to be sanitised. In addition, only you or people within the church can move the reports.There is some disheartening that the UN will be deployed in the disputed zone and not within your home province proper. Reports details road blocks and extortion they the UN can't do anything about.But, along and in the disputed zone, a small band of rogue Mai Mai are arrested. In addition UN forces are moved around to defend more easily defendable or friendly areas, which allows some humanitarian supplies to move in more easily.
Rolled 5, 2 = 7 (2d6)
For the sake of something that resembles fairness. Decision Time! First to 3 or most in 24 hours!>As for logical action: try finding likeminded people and representatives of groups who want the clusterfuck to stop and don't have too much of a warcrime and crimes against humanity track.>Gathering intel for the UN and that way we create more stable areas for our allies. (as stable as the UN is going to make it lol)>Start talks with local defensive militias and band them together in a loose defensive alliance or non-aggression pact to start with.>6. Try to get money to visit a more serious UN facility, like the HQ for Africa or something, and try to talk or schmooze them into providing better or more peacekeepers.>9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.
April, 2003, Turn Cycle StartDRC OppositionIn Burundi a ceasefire has finally managed to hold between the various Hutu, Government, and Tutsi groups. Previous attempts at peace failed due to the Tutsi military insiders undermining the process, and "Hutu Power" rebels cooperating with other groups that were responsible for the Rwanda Genocide.In related news, several units of Hutu rebels in Burundi were hit in rapid strikes. In addition, some of the top leadership of such rebel groups is confirmed dead after suspected assassinations.There is talk of humanitarian aid being increased, along with the UN presence. Supposedly, the two largest causes of the peace are the vast majority of people being tired of the killing, and a law enforcement militia made of loyal Hutus, former Hutu rebels, villagers, and way too many children.--The Diplomat's sources tell him that child soldiers are being rehabilitated and all related sides are disbanding their child soldiers, and they won't be recruiting replacements. Child soldiers remain a problem for all sides in the DRC conflict, but they are most common among the Mai Mai and proxies of the Government.
>>6317745>9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.I still think our best bet is to be the international community's candidate even without a ground presence
>>6317745>As for logical action: try finding likeminded people and representatives of groups who want the clusterfuck to stop and don't have too much of a warcrime and crimes against humanity track.
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Rolled 1, 2 + 2 = 5 (2d6 + 2)I had a lot of stuff happening, including my birthday. To keep things moving, I will roll for you. You didn't give any arguments, so you won't get any bonuses related to that.Just your faction and character bonuses.
That should read May. I managed to get it wrong just slightly enough times that I can't fix it now.DRC Rumor and NewsIn the Ituri province, a local militia of unknown composition massacred around 1,000 civilians. The peace agreement had been fully settled just a few or even a single day before.MONUC finished the month off by deploying close to 11,000 troops on the border where the DRC meets Uganda and Rwanda.
NM, it let me delete it but it's lost now.>>6318442May 2003You spent a month looking around, asking friends and friends of friends, asking cousins and cousins of cousins. You did some driving, you charted a small plane. You kept finding contacts that you already had, kept finding commanders and officers with their hands dirty from the two Congo Wars, hands with the blood of reprisal, of the burning of cultural artifacts. You expect the Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC), backed by Uganda, to be replete with children in it's ranks. Same for the Mai Mai militias. But you find the same in the ranks of the government and it's allies. Those who are new and clean, those who are left to find so far, they are too afraid and too unable to convince. You can't protect them and they don't want to listen to you, it's too risky. Not with all the infighting, paranoia, and violence across the nation.--You might have to rely on what you have, look to new allies outside the nation, or try to play the various local groups off each other.
Decision Time!You are free to suggest moves or ask questions or try to get more information. Also, what are your thoughts on the current situation for the future VP and the faction?>Gathering intel for the UN and that way we create more stable areas for our allies. (as stable as the UN is going to make it lol)>Start talks with local defensive militias and band them together in a loose defensive alliance or non-aggression pact to start with.>6. Try to get money to visit a more serious UN facility, like the HQ for Africa or something, and try to talk or schmooze them into providing better or more peacekeepers.>9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.
>>6318870>9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.Congo needs a new VP? Probably best for us if it is someone from a rebel faction who doesn't get along with Kabila, allowing us to still claim the current situation is unworkable
>>6318870>9. Try to arrange a meeting with South African diplomats and politicians. Perhaps you can get advice from them and encourage them to step in.
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Rolled 24 (1d100)>>6319174
South African embassy in Kinshasa, DRCYou had expected that this process could take months from the fundraising, paperwork, calling back and forth, pointless meetings, and even bribes. You were even prepared for this to be a partial or complete "dead end" that resulted in nothing. Instead you find that your paperwork was fast-tracked and the process for affording to have a plane charted, and paying for an escort... It all goes very smoothly. As far as the Diplomat knows, the South Africans view you as both a moderate with ties to both sides, but you are able to detect that it's likely that they view you as someone who isn't beholden to the military alliance that backed the DRC Gov or the Rwanda/Uganda alliance that backed the Rebels.You are welcomed into a secure, wood-paneled office and find yourself sitting across from a senior member of President Thabo Mbeki's facilitation team. He is a sharp, quiet man who has spent months negotiating with warlords and generals; your presence is a welcome change of pace. He listens intently, nodding as you lay out your vision for a unified Congo and your concerns that the armed factions will dominate the coming transitional government, squeezing out the civilian political class."Doctor," he begins, his tone direct and sincere, "President Mbeki's vision for an African Renaissance depends on a stable and prosperous Congo. We are not here simply to stop the shooting; we are here to build a state. Men with guns are a necessary part of the peace, but men with ideas are essential for the government that follows. We see you as one of those men."--(You were already told this, but I will tell you again. The character didn't quite know this for certain, but they know now.)There are going to be four vice-presidents as part of the transitional government, one to represent each faction. You were heavily considered to represent the opposition, but now you're guaranteed. In Pretoria, South Africa the diplomat at met plenty officials from all sides and had gotten a "read" on them. He details to you what he knows, and you are fairly certain he's telling the truth and at worst leaving some out.You are told that South Africa will be a "guarantor" of your position. Your bloc will always have a place, assuming there is anything close to reasonable popular support. --
Anything in italics I didn't entirely write.>Major International FactionRepublic of South AfricaAs the architect of the Inter-Congolese Dialogue and the Pretoria Accord, South Africa has invested immense political capital in seeing a peaceful resolution. Their influence is not through military might on the ground, but through powerful diplomacy and economic leverage. President Thabo Mbeki's government sees a stable DRC as key to their vision of an "African Renaissance" and a massive future market for South African businesses.Demands: Adherence to the terms of the peace agreement, participation in the Transitional Government, and a commitment to democratic processes.Objectives: To broker a lasting peace that establishes a stable, unified DRC, thereby enhancing regional stability and opening the door for South African economic expansion.Intervention & Rewards: Can provide significant boosts to Legitimacy and International Perception. They can unfreeze assets, offer political protection on the international stage, and facilitate entry into the legitimate global economy. Siding with them is a path to becoming a recognized statesman.Reputation5 > 6--You have failed the demands of the UN, but you have accidently fulfilled the demands of South Africa. They are going to boost your Legitimacy, unfreeze some assets, increase your security detail for visiting some areas, and allow you easier access to arranging trade agreements with them in the future.
Rolled 4 + 4 (1d14 + 4)Season Shift, JuneThe Diplomat now has 7 Reputation with South Africa and the UN. His Legitimacy is now so high that he's going to be part of the state and also if the government were to collapse, he would be considered legitimate. He might even be an unofficial successor in the eyes of some of the international community. About a third of those involved in Africa back him or think he's swell, but he is gaining popularity in the US and EU. There is rumors that the Russian DSR Party is considering giving you the nod.
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Breaking News"I am here reporting nearby the DRC / Burnudi border after what has been some of the most sudden and drastic violence I have ever seen in my years as a war correspondent.""Hutu militia groups on both sides of the border have reportedly clashed with an unknown group, which they outnumbered and besieged from all sides."The reporter and the camera shift to show a warehouse full of Hutu prisoners under armed guard, likely by the Burundi military. The captives all seem to be sick and weary, and plenty of them are wounded."According to witnesses and the Hutu militias themselves, the attacking group filled the surrounding area with smoke and made it difficult to see them. They fought the enemy militias for hours and hours, until the militias began to run low on ammo.. At which time they began to tear-gas the militias and spray them with bullets. Assault after assault by the militias resulted in piles of dead and puking combatants, and hundreds of child soldiers fleeing in disarray from the chaos."The camera pivots again and at the doorway soldiers are taking more scared and confused militia members, who are unharmed, dirty, and wounded. The militia members seem to be pleading."My translator tells me these militia men are pleading for their lives and asking that they not have to face the 'gas kommandos' as they call the unknown group."
You are free to draw from these two lists, or create your own action. However, we can't do something we already attempted. We can continue something we succeeded, as in doing step two of a multiple step process, but you have to explain that.If you have questions or want to talk to the other players, please do so.>>6315530>>6316616Decision Time!!!"On April 7, 2003, Joseph Kabila was sworn in as transitional president. And on the next day, the last of the four agreed vice-presidents was named, Azarias Ruberwa for the RCD-G. He joined Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi for Kabila's government; Jean-Pierre Bemba for the MLC; and Arthur Z'ahidi Ngoma for the political opposition."
I don't quite know what this means, but I'll read and find out. I know this quest has been a bit slow, but it's a bit tricky to run and it's not as violent as the other quests because we're not playing a general or commander like all the other ones.Although the transitional Constitution defines the role of the president and gives specific roles to each vice-president, it does not clearly articulate the working relationship between the five and how decisions are to be taken. In fact, a closer look shows that there is a tendency for some vice-presidents to behave as did primeministers during the First Republic. Insiders report the existence of serious tensions and suspicions between the president and the two vice-presidents from the former rebel movements, the MLC and the RDC.Currently, you are politically the third most powerful person in the DRC. It is difficult to say precisely what kind of system – presidential or parliamentary – currently exists in the DRC. The major threat to the transition, if here were to be one, would probably come from within the Presidency. As Henri Boshoff (2004) suggests, ‘The RCD and MLC in particular are worried about the growing independence displayed by Joseph Kabila in the decision-making process and fear that their prerogatives are being undermined by the Presidency.The Rebel leaders are also scared of the President and he has the power to ruin the peace making process. The weakness of the 1+4 formula is that the four vice-presidents do not have a defined role. It will come as no surprise if the tension referred to above degenerates into total chaos closer to elections as major government decisions will be made by the president and his vice-presidents to enhance their standing during the election campaign.It seems that it's not clear what our job is, but perhaps we could just make something up that fills the "Social and Cultural" box, and go from there. Every party in the government of transition has tried to outmanoeuvre the others by using every opportunity, even state resources, to advance its interest. But what has been exceptionally surprising is the fact that everyone concerned accepts that there is no option but to work with the 1+4. All Congolese accept thatdespite the imperfection of the 1+4 solution and its conflictual nature, it must be allowed to continue.Game of Thrones shit, but without the sex and assassinations, for now at least.--ParliamentIt looks like parliament is going to have a quarter of it's seats for the faction of each Vice PresidentThe first three groups, which fought each other, hold the balance of power. The non-armed opposition and civil society groups are weak and are aligned to the first three.We need to make this not as true as it currently is.
While this game was a bit slow and required some thinking, I wanted to reach a balance and I thought that if the players played right and we got lucky, that we could get to this point.And we did. We're not in a position to do more.I've had to do plenty of writing and looking stuff up, but. I think on Monday I can ratchet up the chaos factor. So either all the stuff the players cared about might burn or be lost, OR things can really turn around.Stay tuned.
>>6320755No worries. Indeed the rhythm is just different than last time. Doesn't help you picked the Congo lol. It's a complicated barely held together place for a few (a lot) reason.
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According to some of the family and friends of the diplomat, sometimes surviving and having a good job, is victory.Maybe that's just his mom talking. Telling him to play it safe, and that it's more important to look like he is doing something then to do it. What he does know is that the DRC is dangerous and he could end up dead. And, even if he believes in something, who will represent his beliefs even 1%, if he's dead? Better to play it safe and do as you wish one time out of many?--In the event this character dies, all of the things voted for will take a dip. Also he's dead and anyone connected to him takes an even bigger dip. Be mindful of this.--Bonus Decision Time!!!A difficult escape of RCD dissidents, local activists, and peace activists is happening. There are groups of UN forces somewhat in the area, which will make their escape easier or give them a place they can even reach, to escape to. However, the safest spot is inside the DRC Gov controlled areas, at least for now.>Do you or do you not risk yourself, and your bodyguards, to charter a flight into the chaos zone and try to help them?>You also can take a risk and selling out partially to the global corporations, the US, China, Europe, or the DSR party. This is a risky gamble and even if you succeed, you will burn some bridges. However, success could mean increased security for you.
>Do you or do you not risk yourself, and your bodyguards, to charter a flight into the chaos zone and try to help them?As a certain Short man said: I need ammunition , not a ride.
>>6320966>Do you or do you not risk yourself, and your bodyguards, to charter a flight into the chaos zone and try to help them?No, I don't. I don't see what advantage we gain from having a bunch of people on our side who are out of power and the RCD wants deadNot going to sell out to anyone in particular just yet... although when time comes China seems a good option, lots of money for minerals, no pressure for reforms, it's the early 2000s so US-Chiba tensions are fairly low
Would be a more interesting setting with a bit more zaniness. Kitting out our militias with wooden kalash carvings, spears, & machetes in addition to actual AKs as it occurred in Rwanda; using hyenas as attack dogs & zebras as cavalry; a witch-doctor element to add modifiers to random-chance rolls & influences the attitudes of the masses; Wagner/Africorps, Chicom Private Security, Blackwater/Academi, Executive Outcomes, the French Foreign Legion, & such as elite troops for hire in return for resource deals & political favors for larger factions; etc.
Rolled 1, 6 = 7 (2d6)Normally I would wait or roll to see which we go with, but instead I will roll for success with a penality. Just wait and see.
Either the Diplomat or his group was indecisive. Either he or someone went, and they had a success. There was some complications, but assets got out and the Diplomat or whoever was sent doesn't have a scratch on them.If the Diplomat or his group was fully on a single page, and fully in their heart wanting to go... There would be no complications.If you can describe the nature of the indecision, I will give you a roll to peer into the otherworldly and a separate roll to look into PMCs.
Rolled 99, 62, 67 = 228 (3d100)
The local area has stabilized and there are unlikely to be any surprises for the next season. The cause of this is a powerful faction that only became strong enough recently.Who could it be?
>>6321871The UN?>>6321801The nature of the indecision was fear of making a permanent enemy over the RDC. Saving the dissidents might anger the RDC so much that they decide to pull out of the coalition government, which would be bad. Against the background of this indecision, our brother went anyway to rescue the dissidents
>>6322148This is a great answer. The Diplomats brother went. This explains why we didn't get everything we could've because they were a bit insulted the Diplomat didn't go himself.I need 24 hours to think of new options that are brand new, since the current ones are unpopular.If you think of a way to exploit how we're in charge of "Social and Cultural" matters for the DRC, whatever the odds were of success, they will be multiplied by 1.5
First that can needs to roll 1d100 for the peering into supernatural roll and a 1d100 looking for PMCs roll.
Rolled 71, 57 = 128 (2d100)>>6322868
Rolled 95, 97 = 192 (2d100)>>6322868
Both my 50 something pound puppies went into heat and I've been ragged tending to them. My apologies.
Decision TimeIf the players can think of their next move before the 2006 elections, they are free to suggest their own ideas and why they might work.Otherwise, we will be skipping to after the election.I have provided a list of options to get the ball rolling and we've seemingly exhausted all the ones you were interested in.There is a lot of preventable stuff that happens from season to season, but we've rolled extremely badly, aren't interested, or don't want to close certain doors or take certain risks.
