Lucius
Jul 4th, '09, 02:52 AM
It all started in the "Good Idea/Bad Idea" thread.
Good Idea: DaVinci Code Hero
Bad Idea: Del Monte Hero
Wait.... maybe that's backwards..... :D
Korren
Well I was thinking more about the WWII air force base in the Phillipines but if we must, we must...
Reaping the Grapes of Wrath
The year is 2025, with global warming and population increases fruit, even canned fruit has become a luxery item in even the ,ost prosperous of nations. You're team works for DelMonte's (One of the last major Fruit Based Corporations) division of internal security under the control of the mysterious VP of Special Projects. You're task is to protect DelMonte's assets worldwide, acting as body guards, investigators, hostage negotiators and if necessary a small assault team. You'll also occasionally be asked to acquire corporate assets (Genetic Material, Copies of Trade Aggreements, Deeds and the like)from the competition. Sort of a cross between Shadowrun and Carmen Miranda...
<sigh>Should I be taking Bad Ideas as challenges?
I often do take bad ideas as challenges....
Carmen Miranda Rights
You have the right to fresh fruit. If you cannot afford fresh fruit, you
have the right to canned, dried, or otherwise preserved fruit. If you
cannot afford any fruit, you have the right to a peel, but your peel
will be fruitless and you will not suck seed. You have the right to one
cup of fruit juice, fresh or from concentrate, as long as you don't get
fresh and concentrate on answering our questions. Now tell us what we
want to know or you will be subjected to further pun-ishment.
Should I break this out into its own thread now?
Whether anyone wanted it or not, here it is.
First, the team.
Characters
Apple Jack
All around capable leader. Familiar with all aspects of security, bodyguarding, covert operations, and the fruit business. Listens to and consults with everyone, but answers only to the mysterious Vice President of Special Projects, code named Raisin Detra.
Alexander the Grape
The “muscle” of the group, large, strong, and intimidating, but also observant and a fast thinker. Second in command after Apple Jack, who often defers to him when it comes to tactics. If the job is interrogation, he's the “bad cop.” If the job is bodyguarding, he's usually the one stationed right by the principal.
Georgia Peach
A native of Georgia, Georgia Peach had been an undercover officer investigating a money laundering operation that turned out to be tied into arms smuggling to Abkhazia, internet gambling, and the Russian Mafia. Before she had it untangled, she had been suckered into taking the fall for a crooked partner. Rather than go to prison she escaped to America and was recruited to the team by an old contact.
Prune Juice
Whether it's fixing a car, tank, or helicopter, customizing a gun, or picking a lock, Prune Juice is the “mechanic” for the job. He's fond of saying that if it's got moving parts, he'll make 'em move right.
Tangerine Dream
In addition to the basic competencies everyone on the team has, Tangerine Dream has something special – psychic ability. Apple Jack was dubious at first, but it seems that in every case Tangerine has at least one dream that proves useful if they trust and follow it.
Orange Ninja
A specialist in stealth and infiltration, and a master of disguise. Although a native of Japan and a qualified shadow warrior, he has only passing familiarity with his culture's folklore, and is puzzled by references to foxes with many tails.
The Adventures
Lemon Aid
As a humanitarian gesture, the company is contributing citrus fruits to stave off malnutrition in a drought and famine stricken part of Africa. The team's job is simple – protect the fruit from the bandits and warlords who would steal it, and make sure it's distributed equitably to genuine refugees who need it. This is a job for a small army, and one is provided, so each team member will have a chance to “play officer” as Apple Jack put it.
Yes We Have No Bananas
Something is wrong at one of our biggest banana plantations. Namely, the bananas aren't growing. An expert fructologist and a botanical pathologist are dispatched, along with support technicians. The team's job is to provide security. After all, if whatever's wrong turns out to be sabotage, someone may try to prevent the experts from figuring that out....
Where in the World is Carmen Miranda?
A rival company has a new mascot and spokesperson – a woman they call Carmen Miranda, who is a dead ringer for the dead singer. Same voice, same charisma, same fruit-appeal. But then she vanished, apparently abducted. Suspicion has been cast on us. If we find her, not only do we clear our name, but we look good, we make the competition look like losers for losing her, and maybe, just maybe, she'll be grateful enough to consider breaking her contract.
Lucius Alexander
By their fruits ye shall know them, says the palindromedary
Good Idea: DaVinci Code Hero
Bad Idea: Del Monte Hero
Wait.... maybe that's backwards..... :D
Korren
Well I was thinking more about the WWII air force base in the Phillipines but if we must, we must...
Reaping the Grapes of Wrath
The year is 2025, with global warming and population increases fruit, even canned fruit has become a luxery item in even the ,ost prosperous of nations. You're team works for DelMonte's (One of the last major Fruit Based Corporations) division of internal security under the control of the mysterious VP of Special Projects. You're task is to protect DelMonte's assets worldwide, acting as body guards, investigators, hostage negotiators and if necessary a small assault team. You'll also occasionally be asked to acquire corporate assets (Genetic Material, Copies of Trade Aggreements, Deeds and the like)from the competition. Sort of a cross between Shadowrun and Carmen Miranda...
<sigh>Should I be taking Bad Ideas as challenges?
I often do take bad ideas as challenges....
Carmen Miranda Rights
You have the right to fresh fruit. If you cannot afford fresh fruit, you
have the right to canned, dried, or otherwise preserved fruit. If you
cannot afford any fruit, you have the right to a peel, but your peel
will be fruitless and you will not suck seed. You have the right to one
cup of fruit juice, fresh or from concentrate, as long as you don't get
fresh and concentrate on answering our questions. Now tell us what we
want to know or you will be subjected to further pun-ishment.
Should I break this out into its own thread now?
Whether anyone wanted it or not, here it is.
First, the team.
Characters
Apple Jack
All around capable leader. Familiar with all aspects of security, bodyguarding, covert operations, and the fruit business. Listens to and consults with everyone, but answers only to the mysterious Vice President of Special Projects, code named Raisin Detra.
Alexander the Grape
The “muscle” of the group, large, strong, and intimidating, but also observant and a fast thinker. Second in command after Apple Jack, who often defers to him when it comes to tactics. If the job is interrogation, he's the “bad cop.” If the job is bodyguarding, he's usually the one stationed right by the principal.
Georgia Peach
A native of Georgia, Georgia Peach had been an undercover officer investigating a money laundering operation that turned out to be tied into arms smuggling to Abkhazia, internet gambling, and the Russian Mafia. Before she had it untangled, she had been suckered into taking the fall for a crooked partner. Rather than go to prison she escaped to America and was recruited to the team by an old contact.
Prune Juice
Whether it's fixing a car, tank, or helicopter, customizing a gun, or picking a lock, Prune Juice is the “mechanic” for the job. He's fond of saying that if it's got moving parts, he'll make 'em move right.
Tangerine Dream
In addition to the basic competencies everyone on the team has, Tangerine Dream has something special – psychic ability. Apple Jack was dubious at first, but it seems that in every case Tangerine has at least one dream that proves useful if they trust and follow it.
Orange Ninja
A specialist in stealth and infiltration, and a master of disguise. Although a native of Japan and a qualified shadow warrior, he has only passing familiarity with his culture's folklore, and is puzzled by references to foxes with many tails.
The Adventures
Lemon Aid
As a humanitarian gesture, the company is contributing citrus fruits to stave off malnutrition in a drought and famine stricken part of Africa. The team's job is simple – protect the fruit from the bandits and warlords who would steal it, and make sure it's distributed equitably to genuine refugees who need it. This is a job for a small army, and one is provided, so each team member will have a chance to “play officer” as Apple Jack put it.
Yes We Have No Bananas
Something is wrong at one of our biggest banana plantations. Namely, the bananas aren't growing. An expert fructologist and a botanical pathologist are dispatched, along with support technicians. The team's job is to provide security. After all, if whatever's wrong turns out to be sabotage, someone may try to prevent the experts from figuring that out....
Where in the World is Carmen Miranda?
A rival company has a new mascot and spokesperson – a woman they call Carmen Miranda, who is a dead ringer for the dead singer. Same voice, same charisma, same fruit-appeal. But then she vanished, apparently abducted. Suspicion has been cast on us. If we find her, not only do we clear our name, but we look good, we make the competition look like losers for losing her, and maybe, just maybe, she'll be grateful enough to consider breaking her contract.
Lucius Alexander
By their fruits ye shall know them, says the palindromedary