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Concept

Joshua Rowell

PLOT SYNOPSIS

Round 1: A new drug has hit the streets across the globe and

the Red Dragon Triad is the primary importer into Hong Kong.

However, the Smoke Circle faction doesn’t appreciate the com-

petition. e runners are hired and brought in to investigate the

situation and avoid the guanxi complications of having an internal

team involved. Once hired, they have to locate where it’s being

shipped, as well as who is supplying the Red Dragons. During

their research, they start to see the e ects of the drug on di erent

parts of Hong Kong. On top of this, they get the feeling that they

are being followed.

GUANXI (p. 9 RUNNER HAVENS )

Guanxi is the way the Chinese approach networks

of contacts, but it goes above and beyond what you’ll

see on the Seattle streets. Here, Confucian ideals be-

come mixed with the concept of contacts, creating

an important social structure that Hong Kong busi-

ness revolves around. It is more than just “what you

can do for me and I can do for you.” It is a system of

social capital and a citywide exchange of favors that

includes considerations of Chinese social hierarchy. A

social “lesser” is expected to pay appropriate honor

to a “better” in his guanxi network, and the “better”

is expected to treat the “lesser” well, often as well

as he’d treat a member of his own family. Failure

to pay the proper respects to the contacts in your

guanxi network becomes a mark on your image and

will often result in other people you know distanc-

ing themselves from you. Most importantly, in Hong

Kong, the concept of guanxi is stronger than civic

expectations, which is often the reason for such per-

vasive nepotism and corruption in Hon g Kong.

Round 2: Now that the runners have seen the e ects of the

drug and know where to go, it’s time to make their move. However,

they’re not alone. A 9x9 group seems to have taken an interest as

well, and want the drug for themselves. ey hide under the guise

of friendship with the Smoke Circle Triads and do so as long as

they have the same enemy. eir leader is addicted and will do

anything he can to get his hands on the drug. However, one of the

runners has a taste for the drug and plans on keeping it for himself.

But the bottom line is, can they make it out alive?

GM NOTES

is tournament draws heavily on material from Runner

Havens . It is recommended that you read through the Hong Kong

chapter when preparing for the tournament. Speci c information

about locations and customs which impact the tournament is

included below. is is meant as a brief primer for GMs without

access to Runner Havens or who do not have time to familiarize

themselves with the material.

It is important to note that the stronger oaths of allegiance

include a blood magic component and betrayal results in horri c

magical deaths. e enchantments themselves cannot be unwoven

and don’t appear in the astral until the Triad member betrays the

society. Evidence of these oaths may be seen during the interroga-

tion of Triad members and the e ects are described. Additional

information can be found in Runner Havens p. 43-45.

As a di erent GM will run the table during Round 2, please

note on the legwork charts what level of information the runners

attained during Round 1. Taking notes in the margins as to tactics

used and the nal disposition of named NPCs will also make it

easier to ll in the A er Action Report. ank you for your help

with the tournament.

TRIAD CUSTOMS (p. 43, RUNNER HAVENS )

The Triads probably mix the ancient and the mod-

ern more than any other syndicate on the planet. At

the top ranks of any large Triad gang are leaders and

mystics who embrace the old ways. They spread the

Triad myths and carry on the mystical rituals, binding

even the most vicious gangsters in legendary oaths

of allegiance. At the lower ranks, the Triads are es-

sentially modern street gangs using counterfeit

commlinks and practicing their own cobbled-together

gun-fu. They all take the Triad ideal seriously, though,

as hypocritical as it makes them. Even the youngest

punk ﬂ ashes centuries-old Triad hand signals, speaks

in the numbered code supposedly used by the early

Triad revolutionaries, and takes the loyalty oaths that

have bound the Triads since their creation.

earlier today when news of a job opportunity came in, the details

were only an out of town assignment—expenses paid. Now it’s

nearly midnight and the call should be coming soon.

ROUND 1

THE MEET

Once the players are situated, continue with the call

e commlink on the table chirps and interfaces with the trid

display to show an older Asian man. He is dressed to the nines in

a custom tailored suit with Mandarin in uences. Oddly accented,

his English carries undertones of Northern Europe and Asia.

“Good morning. Your skills come highly recommended to me,

as does the reputation of the woman who mentioned your names.

It is my hope that I am not being overly forward, but your services

are required in Hong Kong. I will supply transportation and ac-

commodations for you, as well as a small stipend. In exchange, I

need you to acquire certain items that are of personal value to me.

Does this exchange sound amenable to you?”

SCAN THIS

e runners get a phone call from their xer, having them

come in for a late night meeting with an “Out of Town” Johnson.

TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT

Having received a call earlier in the day, your team is gathered

together in the communal safe house in Caracas. Memories of the

last time you were here a er a heist percolate in the back of your

mind before you look to the job at hand. Brit called everyone

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HOOKS

Playing up the angles of an established

team can be di cult when your players are just

meeting each other and their characters for the rst

time. Give them a few minutes to browse through the

character sheets and role play their interactions at the safe

house before cutting to the comm-call.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Mr. Johnson does not o er a name unless asked, in which

case he introduces himself as Jun Shan (see Cast of Shadows .) As

the team begins to review the details of the job, Shan tells them

the mission is two-phased. The first phase is surveillance and

reconnaissance. Phase two is information and package retrieval.

e overall mission objectives are: nd out de nitively who is

importing and selling a new drug, secure as much of the product

as possible, destroying any drugs that they cannot secure, and steal

all research about the drug and its release.

He starts by o ering the runners 90,000¥ (15,000¥ each)

with 20% paid up front. An opposed Negotiations + Charisma

test applies. Note that because they are not physically present,

Tailored Pheromones do not apply to the test. Also, the skill rat-

ing cannot exceed the language rating for non-native languages.

(Presuming Brit is negotiating, she will be capped at a skill of 3,

unless she requests that the conversation take place in Spanish.)

Each net hit by the runners will increase the amount earned up

to 4 additional hits. For the sums of money at 2 or 3 hits, Jun

Shan will only speak of the team’s total number, not the individual

shares that each member will get. Mr. Johnson will actually smile

and be happy for the team and their rising luck if they hold rm at

1 hit, saying that 99 is a very good number.

DEBUGGING

If the runners turn down

the job or mortally insult the Johnson, they will receive a call a few

moments later from their xer demanding to know what just hap-

pened. ey have e ciently ruined the xer’s reputation as well as

their own. is will eliminate the team from the tournament.

A SHORT FLIGHT

SCAN THIS

A private Sub-Orbital Transport is waiting for the runners as

they blast o and land at a private landing strip of Chek Lap Kok

Airport. is scene is set up to show that their employer means

business about helping them be successful—providing nothing

but the best and expecting nothing but the best in return.

TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT

After arranging the final details, an itinerary with travel

arrangements and the location of several hermetically sealed

containers arrives on your commlinks. A note is included that

you should exercise your best judgment in choosing gear to bring

with you, as tangible resources may not be as readily accessible in

Hong Kong.

Net Hits

Individual Payment Total Payment

Once the runners have packed

A few hours later, a town car arrives to deliver you to the sub-

orbital transport. Take o and landing are both free of the horror

stories with security that you are familiar with—there are no ID

scans or no lines. Private launch pads and landing strips are appar-

ently the way high-powered Chinese executives travel. Having le

in the pre-dawn hours of Caracas, you arrive in Hong Kong in the

early evening. It is obvious someone pulled a lot of strings to get

you here without any questions being asked.

1 hit

16,500¥

99,000¥

2 hits

17,500¥

105,000¥

3 hits

18,500¥

111,000¥

4+ hits

19,000¥

114,000¥

While the negotiations are happening, it is possible for the

hackers to launch a trace on the call. is is by no means polite, but

with luck they won’t get caught. Jun Shan is not actively redirect-

ing his signal, but it was intentionally routed through two proxy

servers. Tracing the call is an extended Computer + Track (18, 1

initiative pass). A successful trace will reveal that the call is being

placed from a wireless device in the Central District of Hong

Kong. If a glitch is scored on this test, Jun Shan will be alerted to

a Trace attempt and an Agent will begin to actively redirect the

trace adding 2 hits to the threshold during each of its Initiative

Pass for up to 12 passes.

HOOKS

Play up the di erences between premium service and the ho-

hum travel that runners are used to. Imagine walking up to the

airport and taking o een minutes later—no security, no stress,

no strangers who stand in your way. Food served is natural and of

gourmet quality, complementary drinks ow freely, and the ight

attendants are beautiful, friendly metahumans—not drones.

Arriving in Hong Kong, the temperature will be nearly the

same but the scents and feelings of the city are very di erent.

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OOKS

Playing up the angles of an established

am can be di cult when your players are just

eeting each other and their characters for the rst

me. Give them a few minutes to browse through the

haracter sheets and role play their interactions at the safe

ouse before cutting to the comm-call.

EHIND THE SCENES

Mr. Johnson does not o er a name unless asked, in which

se he introduces himself as Jun Shan (see Cast of Shadows .) As

e team begins to review the details of the job, Shan tells them

DEBUGGING

If the runners turn down

the job or mortally insult the Johnson, they will receive a call a few

moments later from their xer demanding to know what just hap-

BEHIND THE SCENES

e containers are large enough for anything on the runners’

character sheets that they want to pack, with the exception of

actual vehicles. Within the cases are instructions to power o and

store any devices, which might raise questions during transport.

GMs should draw a line in ink through any gear that the runners

decide not to take with them, as it will be unavailable throughout

the tournament.

While the team packs their gear, have each runner make a

Logic + Intuition (2) test. Failure means that one piece of equip-

ment is unable to t, packaged improperly etc, and is removed

from their sheets. e lost piece of gear is chosen by the player.

is is in addition to any gear that they choose not to bring. Due

to time constraints, the team mates are unable to help one another

with their packing.

Walking into the private launch pad, a valet will request that

they place all weapons and explosives into a locked container for

shipment.

DEBUGGING

As long as they don’t try and carry weapons or explosives on

their person, this scene o ers no meaningful challenges. Refusing

to safely pack them will delay departure and cause a loss of face for

the runners. ey will be at a –2 for all social tests when dealing

with their employer for the rest of the Tournament.

WELCOME TO HONG KONG

SCAN THIS

From the airport, the team has been set up under false names

at Peninsula Hotel (in the Yau Tsim Mong District). It’s very

likely the runners will want other accommodations, the Dynasty

Mansions chain of hotels are a common alternative for the runners.

e team can also window-shop for goodies and learn more about

their employer or their target.

HOOKS

is team has made the big time or at least that’s how it feels.

Play up the pure luxury, sim-starlets dining in the restaurants on

the lower levels, power brokers and executives drinking at the

hardwood bar. Further, there is nothing that the service sta can’t

anticipate and arrange.

TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT

Leaving the airport, you are ushered into an air taxi and given

a scenic view of Hong Kong. e pilot clearly knows where all the

best vantage points are and uses the skyscrapers to his advantage.

With the setting sun casting half the skyline into a stark contrast,

you eventually set down onto a roo op helipad.

Around you, the AR is sculpted delicately to match the physi-

cal architecture and projected holograms. A valet steps forward,

o ering his hand to assist you down. Moving through the hotel to

your suite of rooms, the wealth and power are obvious throughout

the well-maintained interior. Every small desire is immediately

responded to. e sta ’s comfort and practice with the dance of

service gracefully covers some of your own mistakes.

e room is lushly decorated, giving a bird’s eye view of the

Golden Mile. Your clothing was sent ahead and during the pilot’s

tour of the city, it appears that the servants have already unpacked

it for you into closets and drawers. Each of you has a comfortable

change of clothing laid out to change into a er your travel. All that

is missing is your actual gear. e contents of the sealed containers

are not to be seen.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Mr. Johnson has provided luxury accommodations for the

duration of the runners’ stay in Hong Kong. Obviously, such

luxury comes with its own set of regulations—namely, no weap-

ons, body armor, or undue aggression. Allow the runners a chance

to look around, run data searches, etc. If they ask about their other

belongings, the concierge will tell them that several other packages

are being held in storage at their employer’s request. e concierge

will arrange for immediate delivery to any location that the run-

ners choose, except for the Peninsula Hotel.

Once they are ready to head out, the team will be approached

by Vincent Fache (see Cast of Shadows ). He is working as their

local guide and procurement specialist. Any piece of gear which

is not Restricted or Forbidden can be provided in (Availability/2)

hours. Restricted gear up to Availability 14 and Forbidden gear

up to availability 10, can be found in (Availability) hours. e

runners will need to pay for any gear that they order. Note that

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due to the proli c nature of the languages and need for commerce,

Linguaso s for Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Japanese are

available at a 20% discount (Rating*400¥).

Beyond supplying the runners with a local perspective on cus-

toms and traditions, he is able to give them directions, suggest local

hot spots, and will serve as the go-between for the team and Jun Shan.

Vincent tells the runners that the next drug shipment is expected

the next morning just before dawn via the cargo ship Tranquil Light .

is leaves them 10 hours for legwork and pre-scouting. He knows

that unloading a cargo ship takes 12-16 hours in general.

Unless the runners have Fache procuring something speci c

or have abused him through mind probes et al, he will usually be

nearby. Speci c incidents have been written into later scenes when

it is likely that his help will be needed. Use Fache to nudge the

runners the right way but don’t railroad them with him. He’s an

assistant not a deus ex machina.

HOOKS

Here we have the proverbial needle in a haystack. For players

who have never seen a container port, there are literally thousands

of containers the size of train cars with the smallest containers

being 3 cubic meters. e paths of the drones provide an orga-

nized chaos as they zip up and down marking cubes and tagging

them for the li ers.

BEHIND THE SCENES

When the runners arrive at the container port, the Tranquil

Light is just coming into harbor. e containers are all listed

with AR tags, and corporate logos are present physically on the

containers, as well as in AR. Actions that the runners would like

to take before the ship arrives should be covered with informa-

tion about the Container Port Security. Information directly

pertaining to the Triad security measures or the Tranquil Light

is listed a erwards.

is scene deals with the arrival of the Tranquil Light , physi-

cal reconnaissance of the Container Port, and the gun ght which

will most likely happen. When the runners are ready to move onto

questioning Triad survivors or tracking the drugs when they leave

the port, go to Word on the Street.

Dynasty Mansions

Dynasty Mansions are a chain of cheap motels where the

rooms are primarily co ns with hard foam mats. Security is what

the runners provide themselves. ey can be found throughout

Hong Kong near any of the transport hubs. See p. 23, Runner

Havens , for more information. e motel can also be used as a

forward base for runners to explore various parts of Hong Kong

throughout the tournament.

When the team is ready to proceed to the container port, go

to Rat Problem at the Docks .

CONTAINER PORT MATRIX SECURITY

PORT AUTHORITY SECURITY HACKERS

System 5

Armor 4

Scan 4

DEBUGGING

If the runners don’t get the hint and try to bring their run-

ning gear into the Peninsula, or travel openly armed and armored

throughout the hotel, Jun Shan will contact them through their

commlinks. He will explain that disturbing the other guests at the

Peninsula hotel is unwise and will result in a loss of mianzi (face).

e subtext to the conversation being that their loss of face re ects

badly on him. He will openly recommend the Dynasty Mansions

for an environment they may be more comfortable in.

If the team isn’t interested in Dynasty Mansions, they may

choose to use their contacts to nd another safe house.

Response 4

Attack 4

Track 4

Firewall 5

Command 4

Electronics 4

Signal 4

Medic 3

Cracking 4

Matrix Initiative 9

Matrix IP 3

Condition

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RAT PROBLEM AT THE DOCKS

unconcious

SCAN THIS

e drug shipment comes in during a last minute delivery.

At rst, nothing seems out of the ordinary. A er watching , they

will discover a small line of rats running o the ship carrying rot-

ten fruit. ere are also several birds ying around. e runners

should gure out that the rats are shapechanged people. e birds

are all spy drones. e rotten fruit the rats are carrying o contain

doses of the drug.

e Port Authority system is extremely secure and di cult to

hack. ere’s a rating 5 Telematics Infrastructure (TI) that tracks

all Cargo and Drones. TI will automatically detect any active or

passive mode wireless devices in the area. It also can scan for hid-

den mode wireless devices (p. 225, SR4 ). ree rating 5 Agents

continually monitor Drone Activities.

TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT

e container port is the single largest commercial seaport in

the world. Looking over the area, thousands of shipping contain-

ers line the dockyards with drones and li ers moving throughout

the area. In AR, icons and tags glow brightly, each with a unique

digital identity.

In the distance you see a ship pulling into harbor.

Port Authority Node

Sculpting: Basic sculpting ; cubes for cargo, spheres for

drones and DOS green labels on everything. It’s a mostly auto-

mated system, so the Hackers are allowed their own reality lter

to operate.

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