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

# Deep Sky
# step 1: take coded message to scientist
# step 2: need mystery hardware from somewhere else
# step 3: tactical scan of rival scientist ship
# step 4: coded response
# step 5: free AI module
# step 6: AI modules on sale

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
	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" 480
	on fail
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 480
	on complete
		payment 40000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 300
		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" 3
	source "Asgard"
	stopover "Zug"
	stopover "Wayfarer"
	stopover "Follower"
	destination "Asgard"
	deadline 5 3
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 1: done"
	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. Three deliveries, all paying well like the first. Add a bit for the deadline and the longer distance, and I figure 150 thousand should do. Agreed?"`
			choice
				`	Agreed. Three 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 three 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. "Three planets, three contacts, three parcels of data storage. I look forward to your return."`
				accept
	on visit
		dialog "You have not yet retrieved all the data required by Runa Lenniker."
	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 150000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 200
		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 4
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 2: done"
	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."`
				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. Detailed manufacturing specifications for every model of ship ever produced by Lionheart, Southbound, Betelgeuse, or Tarazed. Plus specifications for ships in their research queue. 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 clearly in the Syndicate's pocket. 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 agreedformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			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
			label agreedformal
			`	"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
	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>.`

	on complete
		payment 200000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 120
		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 pirate station, <destination> to collect one last data shipment for Runa Lenniker by <date>. Payment is <payment>."
	cargo "reserved for data storage" 1
	source "Asgard"
	stopover "Smuggler's Den"
	destination "Asgard"
	deadline 5 3
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep Sky 3: done"
	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."`
				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. Detailed manufacturing specifications for every model of ship ever produced by Lionheart, Southbound, Betelgeuse, or Tarazed. Plus specifications for ships in their research queue. 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 clearly in the Syndicate's pocket. 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 agreedformal
				has "jm-artcrew Runa firstname"
			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
			label agreedformal
			`	"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
	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>.`

	on complete
		payment 200000
		event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available" 120
		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.`











event "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	set "jm-artcrew Deep AIs for sale"
	outfitter "Deep Sky Advanced"
		"VO-104a Helmsman"
		"VO-107d Tactical Officer"
		"VO-119zo Security Officer"
		"VO-108c Science Officer"
		"VO-114n Engineer"



mission "jm-artcrew Deep AIs available"
	landing
	source
		near "Naos" 100
	to offer
		has "jm-artcrew Deep AIs for sale"
	on offer
		conversation
			`An advertisement crossing your feed catches your eye.`
			`	"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!"`
				decline