4.5 KiB
The Summer Company evaluates operatives purely on return on investment. Combat effectiveness, completed contracts, and successful asset recovery increase Shareholder Value (SV). As SV rises, internal departments allocate greater resources to the operative.
Funding level determines:
- Available rocket types
- Equipment access
- Resupply privileges
- Operational support
Shareholder Funding Levels
Tier 1 - Minimal Funding
You are considered equipment. Replacement cost is still cheaper than long-term investment.
Approved Rocket Catalog Standard demolition products are now approved:
- HE Rocket
- Fragmentation Rocket
- Concussion Rocket
Ammunition Ration Program The company has determined that explosives are cheaper than funerals.
- May restock rockets during Short Rests.
- Maximum ammunition: 3 rockets. Any additional rockets must be purchased at standard employee rates.
Tier 2 - Operational Funding
Your work has generated measurable revenue. Management has decided to delay your replacement.
Reload Automation Initiative Engineers have installed a small mechanical loader to increase productivity.
- Reloading becomes automatic after firing. The operative may move, dodge, or perform other actions while the launcher reloads.
Free Health Insurance
After reviewing mortality reports, the company has concluded that slightly healthier operatives live longer.
- You regain an additional Hit Die worth of HP during short rests
Better Salary Your paycheck has increased slightly.
- You gain +1 Charisma and +1 Willpower
- You gain a +20% discount at most summer company merchants. Employee enthusiasm is expected to increase accordingly.
Tier 3 - Additional Funding
You are no longer considered easily replaceable. Replacing you would require paperwork.
Expanded Rocket Catalog Tactical explosives are now approved:
- Incendiary Rocket
- Cryo Rocket
- Gas Rocket
Ammunition Budget Expansion Your department has approved a modest increase in your explosives allowance.
- Rocket restocking may now be performed at any major town under authority influence.
- Gain **+1 Rocket Carry Capacity
Tier 4 - Strategic Funding
Management now considers you an asset worth maintaining.
Precision Profit Optics Your launcher has been upgraded with battlefield analytics hardware.
- Rockets gain +5% Penetration
- Rockets gain +2 to hit The optics also collect combat data to improve future weapons. You will not receive compensation for providing this data.
Premium Targeting Upgrade Your weapon now includes a paid software feature.
- Rockets may detonate mid-air This upgrade normally costs $33.99 per week, but is temporarily waived while your productivity remains high.
Tier 5 - Superior Funding
Your performance has increased your market value. The company would now prefer you survive.
Advanced Rocket Catalog High-cost explosives have been approved:
- Shaped Charge Rocket
- Cluster Rocket
- Overpressure Rocket
Expanded Explosives Budget Management has approved emergency funding.
- Maximum rockets increases to 5.
Express Delivery (1/Long Rest): If combat operations threaten quarterly profits, supplies may be delivered by drone.
- You may call in an airdrop, granting you 2 rockets of your choice. Standing beneath the drop zone is discouraged.
Tier 6 - Executive Funding
At this stage, your combat performance is considered extremely profitable. The company will now allocate serious resources to keep you operational.
Express Delivery with Same-Day-Shipping: The delivery drone has been upgraded.
- Express Delivery now gives you 5 additional rockets immediately instead of 2. The drone prioritizes cargo safety over employee safety. Please move away from the drop zone if possible (really).
Customer Support (1/Long Rest): If a battlefield situation becomes inconvenient, simply contact customer support.
- You can throw a flare (9 meter range) to call in a hyper-mortar strike.
- Requires you to be within 45 kilometers of summer isle. (Support requests may be denied if the operator is on break)
Hyper-Mortar Strike Your support ticket has been processed. An offshore artillery platform will resolve the issue. Delay: 1 round Impact:
- Damage: 4d10 Fire + 4d10 Force
- Radius: 6 meters
- Posture Damage: 8 (NB)
- Penetration: 30%
Hyper-Mortar Strike cannot be parried or blocked. Creatures may Dodge normally.
Related notes
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