endless-sky-artificial-crew/data/deep-quests.txt

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# Deep Sky

# part 1, software crew members

mission "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 1"
	name "Sensitive delivery"
	job
	description "Bring a message and <tons> of data storage to Ms. Lenniker on <destination>. Payment is <payment>."
	cargo "encrypted data storage" 1
	source
		attributes "deep"
		near "Naos" 1 10
		not planet "Asgard"
	destination "Asgard"
	on accept
		dialog `A thin, harried-looking office worker hands you a portable data chip, saying, "Make sure you hand this directly to Ms. Lenniker. Nobody else!" He hurries away as the heavier storage devices are loaded into your cargo.`
	on abort
		# VOs will roll out eventually, but more slowly
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 1500
	on fail
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 1500
	on complete
		log "Delivered a large amount of encrypted data to a Ms. Runa Lenniker on Asgard."
		payment 40000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 1300
		set "jm-artcrew Deep started"
		dialog `A heavyset woman is waiting for you at the landing pad. "I'm Runa Lenniker. Did Walter include a message for me?" You hand her the data chip. "Thank you. I may have more work for you shortly. Look for me in Galdrafoth Pub, near the spaceport."`


mission "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 2"
	priority
	name "Collect encrypted data for Ms. Lenniker"
	description "Travel to several systems to collect data storage for Runa Lenniker on <destination> by <date>. Payment is <payment>."
	cargo "reserved for data storage" 4
	source "Asgard"
	stopover "Zug"
	stopover "Prime"
	stopover "Wayfarer"
	stopover "Follower"
	destination "Asgard"
	deadline 9 2
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 1: done"
		not "event: jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	on offer
		conversation
			`You find Galdrafoth Pub, a dimly-lit hole in the wall that seems to specialize in cozy booths. Ms. Lenniker is sitting in one, perusing a data pad with a stack of of similar pads on the table next to her. She notices you enter and waves you over.`
			`	"Forgive my prying, Captain <last>, but background checks are standard in my line of work." She sets the data pad aside and you see your photo and a bunch of numbers on it.`
			`	"I need someone to retrieve more data storage devices similar to what you've already brought me. I think you and the <ship> are well-suited for the job."`
			`	She looks at her watch. "The only hitch is that it's a bit urgent. I need the data by <day> in order to meet my deadlines, but that should be plenty of time to get there and back. What do you say?"`
			choice
				`	Nothing comes for free. How much?`
					goto pay
				`	This seems a little sketchy to me`
					goto sketchy
				`	Sorry, not interested`
					decline
			label pay
			`	"To the point, I like that. Four deliveries, all paying well like the first. Add a bit for the deadline and the longer distance, and I figure 200 thousand should do. Agreed?"`
			choice
				`	Agreed. Four shipments by <day> for <payment>.`
					goto agreed
				`	This all sounds a little sketchy to me`
					goto sketchy
				`	Sorry, not worth my time`
					decline
			label sketchy
			`	"I appreciate someone who acts with caution. Unfortunately, there's a limit to what I can tell you." She pauses for a moment to think. "I can say that I'm not asking you to do anything illegal. Nor should there be any danger aside from the pirates you sometimes find in fringe systems."`
			`	She smirks. "Of course, discretion is still appreciated."`
			choice
				`	Alright, I'll get your four shipments by <date>.`
					goto agreed
				`	Discretion costs money. How much are we talking?`
					goto pay
				`	Sorry, too many unknowns. I'm not interested.`
					decline
			label agreed
			`	"Excellent!" She pulls a portable data chip from a jacket pocket and hands it to you. "Four planets, four contacts, four parcels of data storage. I look forward to your return."`
				accept
	on visit

	on stopover
		dialog `A dark-skinned woman meets you with the last shipment of data storage. She hisses, "And let Runa know we're even now. No more favors."` 

	on complete
		payment 200000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 1000
		conversation
			`Runa Lenniker looks tense while waiting for you at the landing pad. "Thank you, Captain."`
			`	She glances around briefly before moving in closer and saying in a lowered voice, "Meet me at the place if you're up for more work."`


mission "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 3"
	priority
	name "Collect more encrypted data for Ms. Lenniker"
	description "Travel to two more systems to collect data storage for Runa Lenniker on <destination> by <date>. Make sure you're not followed. Payment is <payment>."
	cargo "reserved for data storage" 2
	source "Asgard"
	stopover "Sunracer"
	stopover "Delve"
	destination "Asgard"
	deadline 5 3
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 2: done"
		not "event: jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	on offer
		conversation
			`You find Galdrafoth Pub again, and this time you're first to arrive. After a short wait, Ms. Lenniker comes in carrying a briefcase. The two of you sit in a quiet booth.`
			`	"Apologies for earlier, but I'm concerned there's been a security leak. I am glad to see you, Captain <last>."`
			choice
				`	I'm not the source of the leak, if that's what you're implying.`
					goto leak
				`	If I knew more about the job I might be able to help.`
					goto info
				`	Please, call me <first>. `
					goto names
			label leak
			`	"No, you don't fit the profile. And I'm fairly certain I haven't leaked anything dangerous to you."`
				goto briefing

			label info
			`	"You've earned some answers, but let's discuss the next job first, shall we?"`
				goto briefing

			label names
			`	She arches an eyebrow, but smiles. "Very well, <first>. And, please, call me Runa."`
			action
				set "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"

			label briefing
			`	"My next job is the same as the last one, but both simpler and more complicated."`
			`	"The 'more complicated' you may have already guessed--persons unknown have caught wind of my project so discretion has become more important. Simpler, though, because there are only two stops, and they're much closer together. It should be straightforward to get this back to me by <day>."`
			`	"Still, because of the increased need for secrecy, I'm willing to pay a premium. Two hundred thousand credits, if you can bring both data storage, on time, and not followed by anybody."`
			choice
				`	You said there was nothing illegal going on.`
					goto illegal
				`	Sorry, this has gotten too dangerous for me.`
					decline
			label illegal
			`	"Technically, I said that you wouldn't be doing anything illegal. But, it's true, none of this is illegal, per se. The people you're retrieving cargo from may be in violation of their employment contracts, but that's their responsibility, not ours."`
			`	She pauses, then sighs and leans forward slightly. "It's ship plans."`
			`	As she continues, you sense a barely suppressed  excitement in her voice. "Detailed manufacturing specifications for every model of ship ever produced by Lionheart, Southbound, Betelgeuse, or Tarazed. Materials manifests and tolerances, assembly protocols, quality control procedures. Comprehensive field test data and sensor logs. Plus specifications for ships in their research queue." She pauses to take a breath. "That's what you've been delivering to me. It's cost me plenty of credits and quite a few favors to get."`
			choice
				`	But why? What do you need ship schematics for?`
					goto notyet
				`	Go on...`
					goto decision
			label notyet
			`	She grimaces when you ask that. "I can't tell you that. Not yet, anyway. Do this for me and maybe we can talk more about it."`
			label decision
			`	"The two stops I need you to make are both Syndicate. Well, one is Megaparsec, but they're a part of the greater whole. Bring that data back here to me, and do so without leading anyone else here, and by <day>, and I'll give you <payment>. Is it a deal?"`
			choice
				`	It's a deal.`
					goto agreed
				`	I can't afford to get on the Syndicate's bad side, sorry.`
					decline
			label agreed
			branch agreedfirst 
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			`	"Thank you, Captain <last>." She hands you another portable data chip. "Places and contact information are here. I'll see you on your return."`
				accept
			label agreedfirst
			`	"Excellent, <first>! I promise more answers for you when you return." She hands you another portable data chip. "Places and contact information are here. And please be careful."`
				accept
	on visit
		dialog "You need to retrieve both stores of data and evade any pursuers before you can complete this mission."
	on stopover
		dialog `A man with ocular prostheses states simply, "Our business is completed" as the data storage is loaded onto your ship. Now, back to <destination>.`
	npc evade
		government "Syndicate"
		personality waiting
		system Mirfak
		ship "Freighter (Fancy)" "Green Dawn"

	npc evade
		government "Syndicate"
		personality waiting
		system Scheat
		ship "Freighter (Fancy)" "Calm Blue Ocean"

	on accept
		log "Minor People" "Runa Lenniker" "Runa Lenniker is some sort of researcher who has been paying me a great deal of credits to retrieve detailed ship manufacturing data."
	on complete
		payment 250000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 700
		conversation
			branch completedfirst completedformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label completedfirst
			`Runa meets you at the landing pad. "You've been incredibly helpful, <first>, and we're almost done. Join me for dinner in the usual spot and we'll talk about the last job."`
				goto done
			label completedformal
			`Ms. Lenniker isn't there to meet you when you land, but there's a note attached when the credits land in your account. "Thank you, Captain <last>. I've one more job for you before I'm done. Meet me in the usual spot."`
			label done
			`	You wonder what else she could need.`


mission "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 4"
	priority
	name "Collect encrypted data from pirates for Ms. Lennniker"
	description "Travel to the CCOR and four pirate shipyards to collect one last data shipment for Runa Lenniker by <date>. Payment is <payment>."
	cargo "reserved for data storage" 5
	source "Asgard"
	stopover "Buccaneer Bay"
	stopover "Haven"
	stopover "New Tortuga"
	stopover "Smuggler's Den"
	stopover "Mordente-Bridi"
	clearance "Lenniker said you'd be coming. You're cleared for landing."
	destination "Asgard"
	deadline 10 3
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 3: done"
		not "event: jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	on offer
		conversation
			`The staff at Galdrafoth Pub have begun to recognize you. The bartender nods as you come in and indicates with a chin thrust where you should sit.`
			branch startfirst startformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label startfirst
			`	Runa's eyes light up as she smiles at you. "We're so close, now! I'm so excited! And you've more than earned an explanation."`
				goto briefingchoice
			label startformal
			`	Ms. Lenniker smiles when she sees you. "I'm so close, and I've got you to thank for it. Are you still interested in knowing what I'm working on?"`
			label briefingchoice
			choice
				`	Not interested. Just tell me the target and the pay.`
					goto coldresponse
				`	I trust you at this point, even if you need to keep secrets.`
					goto trustresponse
				`	Yes! I need to know what you're doing with all this ship data.`
					goto info
			label coldresponse
			branch coldfirst coldformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label coldfirst
			`	Runa looks a bit taken aback for a moment, then composes herself.`
			action
				clear "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label coldformal
			`	"Of course."`
				goto terms
			label trustresponse
			branch trustfirst trustformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label trustfirst
			`	Runa leans across the table, puts her hand on top of yours and gently squeezes. She has a soft smile that touches her eyes.`
			action
				set "jm-artcrew Runa hands"
			label trustformal
			`	"I've come to trust you, too, and I'd like to share if that's alright."`
			choice
				`	I've gone on faith so far, and it hasn't steered me wrong.`
					goto terms
				`	Alright, I admit I've been very curious.`
					goto info

			label info
			`	"You've certainly guessed I work for Deep Sky. And everything we do is secretive. Even though I trust you, I'm still going to ask that you keep this to yourself, at least until we're ready to ship our product."`
			`	"I'm a programmer, an expert in neural computation and training. Basically, I make artificial intelligences. Mostly of my work has been in research and research enablement, but a couple years ago I started something a little more ambitious. AIs to help captains like you crew their ships."`
			`	"The ship data you're retrieving is being fed into my training models. You're helping me build the future of automated spacefaring!"`
				goto terms

			label terms
			branch termsfirst termsformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label termsfirst
			`	"The last work I'll ask of you is similar to the last few jobs, though more dangerous. So please be safe."`
				goto briefing
			label termsformal
			`	"The thing I need from you is similar to the last few jobs, though more dangerous."`
			label briefing
			`	"You've retrieved data from all the major ship manufacturers. However, the CCOR managed to--wait, do you know about the CCOR?"`
			choice
				`	Never heard of it.`
					goto explain_ccor
				`	Collapsed government in the deep south, right?`
				`	Of course! The light may have dimmed, but the revolution lives on!`
			`	"Right, so you're already familiar with it."`
				goto briefing2
			label explain_ccor
			`	"CCOR stands for the Confederated Councils of the Outer Rim. Like the Republic, it was a multi-system state. Unlike the Republic, it was run under principles of authoritarianism and centralized planning."`
			`	"They stood in opposition to the Republic, fighting against our southward expansion. But they never grew beyond a handful of systems, and started collapsing decades ago. Remnants of the old government still exist, but the former CCOR systems are essentially lawless at this point."`
			label briefing2
			`	"Now the CCOR was small and didn't have the resources of The Deep or The Syndicate to draw on. That meant developing new techniques for shipbuilding, and even new materials."`
			`	"That makes them a rich source of unique and useful data for me."`
			`	"Beyond the major shipbuilders of human space, past and present, pirates and marauders have been making their own ships, or at least drastically modifying existing ships. Some of them even use novel outfits."`
			`	"I need you to make five more pickups, and they're all in dangerous places. I recommend you exercise caution, and make sure you and the <ship> can defend yourselves against the smugglers and marauders in these systems."`
			`	"Because of the increased danger, I'm offering you a payment of seven hundred thousand credits if you can bring that data back by <day>. In addition, I can offer you some free hardware when it becomes available."`
			choice
				`	Sounds dangerous, but nothing I can't handle.`
					goto agreed
				`	Sorry, pirates and marauders are too dangerous for my taste.`
					decline
			label agreed
			branch agreedfirst agreedformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label agreedfirst
			`	She slides a data chip across the table. "Be careful, <first>. You'll likely be under fire in these systems until you can land. I'd hate to lose you."`
				accept
			label agreedformal
			`	"Captain <last>, you are a credit to independent captains across the galaxy." She slides a data chip across the table. "Safe travels."`
				accept
	on visit
		dialog "You have not yet retrieved all the data required by Runa Lenniker."
	on stopover
		dialog `A deeply-tanned man with heavy eyeliner smirks as he helps load the last data storage on your ship.`
	on complete
		log "Brought ship data from pirate shipyards to Runa Lenniker for her AI project."
		payment 700000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 35
		conversation
			branch completedfirst completedformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label completedfirst
			branch completedhands completedjustfirst
				has "jm-artcrew Runa hands"
			label completedhands
			action
				log "Minor People" "Runa Lenniker" "Runa and I have become close over the past months of working together."
			`Runa greets you with a long hug. "You're amazing, <first>. And I'm so happy you arrived safely."`
				goto done
			label completedjustfirst
			`Runa meets you at the landing pad. "<first>, I'm not sure what I'd have done without you."`
				goto done
			label done
			`	"Unfortunately, your success means crunch time at work for me. It will be at least a few weeks before we can see eachother again."`
				goto realdone
			label completedformal
			`Ms. Lenniker is beaming when you land. "Captain <last>, you've been invaluable."`
			label realdone
			`	"Here are your credits. The hardware I promised will be ready within a month. Look for me in the Galdrafoth, okay?"`




mission "jm-artcrew Deep Sky bonus pay"
	source Asgard
	to offer
		has "event: jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 4: done"
	on offer
		conversation
			`Runa Lenniker is sitting in her usual nook in the Galdrafoth Pub. She waves you over.`
			branch greetfirst greetformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label greetfirst
			branch greethands greetjustfirst
				has "jm-artcrew Runa hands"
			label greethands
			`	She stands to give you a hug. "I've missed you, <first>!"`
				goto whichvo
			label greetjustfirst
			`	"<first>! I'm so glad to see you!"`
				goto whichvo
			label greetformal
			`	"Captain <last>! You've earned this reward."`
				goto whichvo
			label whichvo
			`	"I've developed five different AIs, each which will help crew your ship in different ways. The Helmsman helps your ship maneuver. The Engineer helps your systems run more efficiently. There's a Science Officer that improves your scanning and analysis systems, and a Tactical Officer that improves your combat defenses. Finally, I have a Security Officer who can help you avoid prying eyes."`
			`	"Which one would you like?"`
			choice
				`	A Helmsman would help me avoid fights. That's for me.`
					goto helmsman
				`	Fights seem to always find me. A Tactical Officer would be great.`
					goto tactical
				`	It will be much easier doing sensitive work with a Security Officer.`
					goto security
				`	A Science Officer would be invaluable with all the exploring I do.`
					goto science
				`	I need an Engineer to help me keep <ship> in the sky.`
					goto engineer
				`	You know, I'm not sure yet. Let me get back to you.`
					defer
			label helmsman
			action
				outfit "DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
			`	"Discretion is the better part of valor, after all."`
			action
				outfit "VO-104a Helmsman"
			`	She types something on a tablet. "Done! Your new hardware should be waiting for you at your ship, with the Helmsman pre-installed."`
				goto done

			label tactical
			action
				outfit "DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
			`	"If you must fight, you're better off going in with an advantage."`
			action
				outfit "VO-107d Tactical Officer"
			`	She types something on a tablet. "Done! Your new hardware should be waiting for you at your ship, with your Tactical Officer pre-installed."`
				goto done

			label security
			action
				outfit "DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
			`	She arches an eyebrow. "As long as it helps you stay out of trouble..."`
			action
				outfit "VO-119zo Security Officer"
			`	She types something on a tablet. "Done! Your new hardware should be waiting for you at your ship, with the security expert pre-installed."`
				goto done

			label science
			action
				outfit "DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
			`	"Excellent choice! I'm jealous I won't get to see it in use."`
			action
				outfit "VO-108c Science Officer"
			`	She types something on a tablet. "Done! Your new hardware should be waiting for you at your ship, with a scientist pre-installed."`
				goto done

			label engineer
			action
				outfit "DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
			`	"The better it operates, the safer a ship is."`
			action
				outfit "VO-114n Engineer"
			`	She types something on a tablet. "Done! Your new hardware should be waiting for you at your ship, with your Engineer pre-installed."`
				goto done

			label done
			branch goodbyefirst goodbyeformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			label goodbyefirst
			branch goodbyehands goodbyejustfirst
				has "jm-artcrew Runa hands"
			label goodbyehands
			`	Runa looks at you a moment, smiling. "Tell me what you've been doing since we last talked!"`
			`	You talk about your adventures, not just recently but back to the start of your flying career. Runa, for her part, tells you tales of neuroplastic engineering and the hoops she jumped through to get her data. Eventually you're swapping childhood anecdotes.`
			`	Before you realize it, you've talked well into the night. You both rise, and Runa wraps her arms around you in a long, warm hug. "This has been an absolute pleasure, <first>. I know we both have other work to get to, but please visit. Fly safe so I can be sure to see you again."`
				goto finished
			label goodbyejustfirst
			`	Runa smiles. "<first>, it's been a pleasure and a privilege. Look me up next time you're in the area and drinks are on me."`
				goto finished
			label goodbyeformal
			`	Ms. Lenniker stands and offers you an hearty handshake. "Captain <last>, it's been a privilege."`
				goto finished
			label finished
				decline
	on decline
		log "Visited Runa Lenniker on Asgard to pick up my promised bonus pay: a new neural computer and Virtual Officer software to run on it."



event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	event "jm-artcrew Deep automation is needed" 770
	event "jm-artcrew Deep Security uses VOs" 8
	event "jm-artcrew Merchants use VOs" 21
	event "jm-artcrew Hacked Deep AIs available" 49
	outfitter "Deep Sky Advanced"
		"DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
		"VO-104a Helmsman"
		"VO-107d Tactical Officer"
		"VO-119zo Security Officer"
		"VO-108c Science Officer"
		"VO-114n Engineer"


event "jm-artcrew Deep Security uses VOs"
	fleet "Small Deep Security"
		variant 8
			"Aerie (jm-artcrew AIs)"
			"Dagger" 4
		variant 8
			"Raven (jm-artcrew AIs)"
		variant 10
			"Corvette (jm-artcrew AIs)"
	fleet "Large Deep Security"
		variant 14
			"Aerie (jm-artcrew AIs)"
			"Dagger" 4
			"Corvette (jm-artcrew AIs)"
		variant 10
			"Aerie (jm-artcrew AIs)"
			"Dagger" 4
			"Raven (jm-artcrew AIs)"
		variant 10
			"Raven (jm-artcrew AIs)" 2
		variant 5
			"Aerie (jm-artcrew AIs)" 2
			"Dagger" 8
		variant 30
			"Corvette (jm-artcrew AIs)"
			"Raven (jm-artcrew AIs)"
		variant 14
			"Corvette (jm-artcrew AIs)" 2


event "jm-artcrew Merchants use VOs"


event "jm-artcrew Hacked Deep AIs available"
	outfitter "Pirate Basics"
		"OpenVC Virtual Crewmember"
	outfitter "Northern Explorers"
		"OpenVC Virtual Crewmember"
	outfitter "Pirate Advanced"
		"Overclocked DH-1 Crew Processing Unit"
		"OpenVC Virtual Crewmember"



mission "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	landing
	source
		near "Naos" 100
	to offer
		has "event: jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	on offer
		conversation
			`An advertisement crossing your feed catches your eye.`
			scene "outfit/jm-artcrew deep ai computer"
			`	"Deep Sky is proud to announce the availability of our new Virtual Officer line of AIs. Why hire a crew member when a computer can do the job more efficiently? Come to showrooms in select Deep Sky outfitters to hire the best crew members in the galaxy!"`
			branch done
				not "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 4: done"
			`	It's probably a good time to track down Runa Lenniker on Asgard for the rest of your payment.`
			label done
				decline


# part 2, full automation

# synopsis:
#   - Deep Sky is close to releasing full ship automation
#   - labor unions were already upset about job losses due to AIs and robots
#   - FL is called in to help negotiations
#   - something something something
#   - automation is released, but requires a very expensive license


# event "jm-artcrew Deep automation is needed"

# mission "jm-artcrew Runa Lenniker needs help again"
# 	name "A request for help"
# 	landing
# 	source
# 		near "Naos" 100
# 	to offer
# 		has "event: jm-artcrew Deep automation is needed"
# 	on offer
# 		conversation
# 			branch helped
# 				has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 4: done"
# 			``