Space CYOA: Hunter’s Mercenary Adventures Thread 30

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>>30177279
“Very well, Mich and I will go in. Everypony get ready just in case. When everypony sweeps in, avoid loud gunfire until the last second. We want to get as close as possible to blindside them and trap them in the plant. Make sure ponies cover all the exits of the plant so that they can't mount an offense. Steel, got some explosives I can take?”
>”Sure thing boss.” The stallion says with an enthusiastic nod.
>”I’ll still come out with you two and be ready to help.” Cobalt says.
>Your father sets the ship down away from the plant, the entire crew getting ready.
>The three of you step out, moving along towards the facility.
>Eventually a small tower of smoke guides you, all of you getting to the place and looking at it from a tree line.
>You se the source of the smoke, a small fire of burning objects that is well under control.
>”Why the fire?” Cobalt asks.
>”Don’t know… food? Maybe burning items that slaves had on them?”


Sorry for the delay guys, but guess who has no pass?

>>30177302
Is the fire near the factories or just happens to be on the way? Keep an eye out for any guards we can take out and replace and move closer to the plant a fair ways around the fire.

>>30177302
>You look around near the fire, seeing that it is in a clearing just a little away from the buildings with four ponies.
“I see four… any more?”
>”Not that I can tell…” Cobalt says.
>”Three more, on the rooftops.” Mich says.
“Let’s keep hidden and give that fire a bit of room for now.”
>The three of you move along the treeline, skirting around the fire as you move to the other side.
>A fence surrounds the building, yellow signs being on them.
>”Those fences are electrified… and the ponies are on the inside of it”
>You see three more ponies at an entrance, large gates being there with three small ships outside of the fence.
>”I got the drone up dad… there are plenty in the yard doing patrols.”

>>30177497
Get a good look at a couple of the fire ponies and then Mich and Hunter transform into them. Do they have uniforms or are they just mercs? Find a length of fence out of view of the patrols on the ground and wait for the ponies up top not to look and then hop over it. Take Cobalt's equipment and tell her to walk like a downtrodden injured slave as we approach a plant entrance.

>>30177556
this

>>30177497
>You look over at the ponies, getting a good look at them.
>Some of them are not armored, casually dressed and one unarmed.
“Well… time to pick one.”
>You and your uncle choose the two Pegasus ponies that are there, disguising as them.
>”What now?” Cobalt asks.
“Give us your gear. We are going to hope the fence and I need you to approach the fence as an injured slave.”
>Cobalt looks nervous, nodding.
>”Okay, just give me a moment after.”
>She rips off all of her gear and gives it to you and your uncle, both of you carrying it.
>Once prepped, you both wait before seeing a gap in the patrols and hopping the fence.
>”All right, now what?”
“Follow me.”
>You both go forward, walking along the fence line.
>You look over to see a very dirty Cobalt timidly approaching out in the open as she exits the forest, two of the guards shouting at her and taking aim as one approaches.
>Cobalt stops with a stumble, wobbling in place.

>>30177686
Slip in while the guards are distracted handling Cobalt. Follow the guards escorting Cobalt inside and paralyze them in a secluded area.

>>30177686
I realize now that the fire ponies and three roof ponies were probably intended avenues of entrance that we ignored for creating one ourselves.

But yeah, let the two guards handle Cobalt and follow them until we're inside somewhere.

>>30177686
“Come on, let’s blend in while we follow them.”
>”Got it.”
>You and your uncle begin to fake a patrol, watching the guards who are approaching Cobalt.
>The other two approach after the first guard beats Cobalt to the ground, picking her up with magic and opening the gates inside after.
>You both slow up and fall in behind two of the guards, the third staying at the entrance
>Nopony seems to pay you or your uncle minds when they see you, most of the guards having cheap custom equipment or items.
>The guards bring cobalt inside of a building, closing the door behind them.
>”Dad, that should be the building with the slaves in it. …Cobalt’s okay, right?”

>>30177917
Cobalt can handle herself but... Mich go in after her and make sure she's safe while I head into the plant and make some noise.

>>30177917
She's a tough mare that has handled far worse. Time to find that alarm.

>>30177988
'Worse' being a former sex slave. If something starts happening to her there's no telling what kind of damage it'd cause. Gotta have Mich follow her even as we reassure Sparks.

>>30178014
Cobalt was a pirate, not a sex slave. I think you're thinking of Space Cyoa.

>>30178041
Yeah, I might be mixing up Spaces.

>>30177917
“Cobalt can handle herself, but... Mich go in after her and make sure she's safe while I head into the plant and make some noise.”
>”You got it, be safe.”
>the both of you split up, you looking around and finding the main facility.
>You go inside with no issue, looking around carefully.
>You see many unarmed and few armed ponies inside, some slaves working away at machines.
>The ponies near the machines also have masks, the slaves not having any.
>You spot many tanks and alarm buttons, catching an unusual smell in the air.
>”Hunter, it’s Mich. Cobalt is rough, but okay, and the stallions are dead. I found the slaves also.”
“Good, I’m inside the factory.”
>”The slaves are telling me there’s a very angry pony inside the other building that could help us. But besides that, what’s the plan now?”

>>30178145
What is the description of this angry pony? Where is that smell coming from? Have Mich guard the slaves while we go scout further.

>>30178145
Pull a couple slaves that are sympathetic to the angry pony aside. We'll want them to make sure he's on our side if he's feral/semi-feral. Rearm Cobalt and then head over to the other building with those slaves to see what this angry pony is about.

Find a vat with several support columns and see if we can attach a small timed/trigger explosive to the base of a secluded column without being seen. Then casually walk away through the rest of the building to scout, see if we find anything interesting.

>>30178308
Oh, get Sparks to check if the explosive is small enough that it won't set the entire plant off. We want to make the vat's support collapse and cause a spill, not blow the place up.

>>30178145
“Pull a couple slaves that are sympathetic to the angry pony aside. We'll want them to make sure he's on our side if he's feral/semi-feral. What is the description of this angry pony?”
>”Hang on… It’s a mare, probably all chained up, ice blue coat. They are telling me she’s been here the longest.”
“Alright, give me a moment.”
>You look around, trying to find some place to place the explosives.
“Sparks… any idea how strong these are?”
>”What? The explosives? …I have no idea.”
>You check the explosives, not sure yourself how strong they are.
“Right…”
>”Give me a bit.”
>You look around some more, avoiding large chemical tanks with warning labels on them.
>You see some kind of toxic tank near all the masked and working ponies, moving to get a better look at it as the smell gets stronger
>”Steel says they are not too strong, but to stay clear of anything that could really go up.”

>>30178477
Good. We should be safe to plant an explosive on something that doesn't look immediately deadly. Grab a mask anyway, plant the bomb, set the timer to a couple minutes, and head to the doors.

>>30178542
I'm with this.

>>30178477
“Got it, thanks.”
>You look around, not seeing any masks.
>You sigh, taking a deep breath before you head down.
>The smell stays strong as you move, most of the guards too occupied to be looking in your direction.
>You set the explosive for a few minutes, re-reading the labels as you do.
>Once it’s done, you head to the door.
>You get a big grin on your face as you exit, looking back and not seeing any sign of ponies being aware of what you did.

>>30178698
Meet back up with Mich and tell Sparks to make sure everyone's ready to move on our mark.

>>30178698
Time to prepare for the assault.

>>30178698
Also, give Cobalt her equipment back if we haven't already.

>>30178698
>You trot off, smiling as you head to the building.
>Heading inside, you don’t see Mich and Cobalt, the slave ponies looking afraid of you.
“Mich? Cobalt?”
>”It’s him.”
>You watch them com out of hiding, Cobalt’s nose bloody and her left eye shut.
“Here, get ready.”
>You give Cobalt her armor back, Mich smiling at you.
>”What are you so happy about?”
“Just am. Listen up everypony…”
>You inform your crew to get ready, Cobalt being all suited up.
>”What’s the plan then?” Mich asks

>>30178915
Tell the crew that the next plan is to prepare for a assault.

>>30178915
Give Cobalt some quick healing so she gets her vision back. Mitch and Hunter need to take on the appearance of the dead guards. Then the plan is to blow the explosive, wait for the alarm and for the soldiers to start going to the plant, telling any that come by that we've got the slaves and to go to the plant, and then when most of the guards are in the plant to tell our people to move in. As they move in we can join the front of the sweep and find this angry mare with a slave or two.

It'll be happening fast, so keep on your hooves.

>>30178966
Pretty much this. Retrieve the slaves in the plant to gather them up safely from the assault. Finding the angry mare should be easier during the chaos.

>>30178915

“The plan is to blow the explosive, wait for the alarm and for the soldiers to start going to the plant, telling any that come by that we've got the slaves and to go to the plant, and then when most of the guards are in the plant to tell our people to move in. As they move in we can join the front of the sweep and find this angry mare with a slave or two.”
>”Alright then.”
>”Guess that means I’ll stay here and watch the slaves.” Cobalt says.
>You move to her and use rapid healing, fixing her up.
>”Thanks, Hunter.” She says, smiling.
>You get the crew up to speed, an explosion going off shortly.
>Seconds pass before an alarm sounds, you and Mich disguising and going outside.
>You direct ponies away and keep the guards moving as they move.
>”Good so far…”

>>30179074
Once it seems like the ponies going inside are headed inside call in the sweep. If there are any guards insisting they need to be nearby take them out.

>>30179118
this

Just need to stop a little early today but will pick up early tomorrow

>>30180373

>>30181352

>>30179074
>You both wait, seeing plenty of guards go into the building.
“Alright everypony, move in.”
>”Understood, don’t stay disguised for too long.”
>About 20 guards flood out of one of the buildings, some looking tired as they all look around.
>”Explosion at the factory, go!” Mich says.
>You see some of the guards get into groups of four, beginning to patrol as most of them go to the factory.

>>30182921
Go along with one of the patrols and ambush them immediately with bulletrain and electric shock fusion. once we see our group

>>30182921
“Come on.”
>You and Mich follow along with a patrol, searching for your crew.
>”What the hell is going on?”
>”I have no idea!”
You hear a low rumble, the guards looking around.
>”The hell?”
>You watch as threes topple over, SID clearing a path as the tank drives over and the crew floods into the open.
>”HOLY FUCKIN’ SHIT!”
>You take the chance to strike and fusion cast bullet rain and electric shock, hitting the entire patrol.
>The smell of singed hairs fills the air as the ponies get hit by the lightening and deadly rain, all dropping.
>”There’s Hunter!”
>A shot rings out as your shields take a hit, Mich looking up frantically.

>>30183802
Take cover from our position and distract them by using clone so we can know where they're coming from..

>>30183802
>You move against the wall, your crew advancing.
>You cast your clone spell and watch as your mimic advances in a run, a smokey trail appearing through it’s head after a shot is fired.
>”Above.”
>Two more shots fire, these two directed to your crew.
>”Snipers!”
>You look to see SID’s turret aiming up, the machine gun on it opening fire at the rooftops.
>”Watch the fence! It’s electrified!
>”What fence?” Steel says.
>The stallion lifts his launcher and fires, three small rockets shredding the fence.

>>30183915
Regroup with our crew. It's time to hunt down those three remaining patrols. But first, we have to take care of those snipers.

>>30183915
You know Steel you could have just let the tank roll trough the fence, but I guess that works. Have SID give covering fire while our snipers set up to countersnipe theirs.

>>30183915
“Keep giving cover fire SID!”
>”AWKNOWLEDGED.”
“Mich?”
>Your uncle smiles, changing back and flying up.
>You watch as he aims and fires with his rifle, only being shot at once before he gets another shot off.
>”Got you…”
>He fires one last time, diving back down next to you and landing.
>”There, no more snipers.”
>You both move to your crew, continuing the advance.
“You know Steel you could have just let the tank roll trough the fence.”
>”But that’s no fun! I can’t hear how loud my explosions would be!”
>”What now Hunter?” Midnight asks.
>”TANK!” a yell shouts in the distance as a ship takes off on it’s own.

>>30184091
Hopefully that ship isn't planning on coming back.

>>30184091
Sid can guard the building while the rest of us make sure that the perimeter is save.

>>30184091
“Sid, guard the building that the guards went into. The rest of us can secure the outside.”
>”UNDERSTOOD.”
>The tank rolls off, your crew splitting off from the fireteam.
>Your crew moves to the right of the barracks building, you peaking around and not seeing anypony.
>You can hear some gunshots as you all proceed forward, Midnight watching behind all of you.
>A mare runs out and spots all of you, shouting something in a language you never heard before as she runs back, blindly firing at all of you.

>>30184371
Try to use tk to close the door on her and have everypony point their weapons at her.

>>30184371
Time to paralyze if she refuses to comply.

>>30184371
>You go to use your magic but are too slow, that same smile being felt on your face.
“Damnit.”
>You slowly move to the door, crew ready and right behind you.
>”Well?”
“Hang on a second.”
>You get next to the door, calling out.
“Listen, we don’t want to fight! Really, just surrender and we won’t kill you.”
>”He’s telling the truth! We honestl-“
>A thump catches your attention as you look down at a round object.
>Your mind finally catches up to the sight of the grenade, just as a hoof grabs your armor and throws you away from the door.
>”Nade!”
>Your shield breaks as you land, an explosion going off at the same time.
>You look up to see Steel laying in a small pile of gore, his helmet visor cracked and leaking blood
>”Fuckin’ bitch.”

>>30184639
Screw it. Sent Rumble in to pummel and restrain her. Get Rebel to talk some sense into her. This might be the angry slave they mentioned.

>>30184639
Come on Steel we are proffessionals, pull yourself together! I'am sorry.

>>30184639
>You growl, getting up.
>”You okay Hunter?” Midnight asks, “Steel?”
>”Wooo….”
“I’m fine… Rubble, Rebel, Pumble her and talk some sense into her. That could be one of the slaves we heard about.”
>”You got it.” Rebel says.
>They both go in, Rubble leading with her shield.
>Steel very slowly crawls, leaving a blood trail as he does.
>”Fucking hell, stop that, you are disturbing enough before you lost all your guts.” Ash says
>”Come on, I’m sexy like this.”
>”No, not wit that cheep ass bomb suit. Hardly did anything to protect you.”
>”Fun fact… they were made to keep he pony together, not alive. Owwww. Why?”
“Come on Steel we are professionals, pull yourself together! …I'm sorry.”
>The Stallion gives a gurgling laugh, wiping the leaking blood from his visor for it to only return.
>A mare that is bound by magic is tossed outside, her green coat getting dirty as Rubble and Rebel step out.
>”Well, this one isn’t that slave.” Mich says.

>>30184861
What are you doing running around by yourself? I thought everypony was ordered to be in groups? Can you even understand us?

So what do you want us to do with you, Steel? Do you want me to numb the pain at least. I don't want you to spill your guts on me.

>>30184861
Did you spot others in there or is she alone?
Do you speak equestrian?

Did she come out of another building, or another entrance to the same one Sid is guarding?

“Did you spot others in there or is she alone?”
>”Alone, no idea why.”
>You look to the mare, sighing.
“Do you speak equestrian?”
>”Fuck you.”
“That’s a yes then… What are you doing running around by yourself? I thought everypony was ordered to be in groups?”
>”How the hell do you know that? Who are you?”
>”A bunch of ponies who have guns bigger then yours.” Midnight says. “Answer him.”
>Midnight gestures the now larger barrels of her gatling to the mare’s head, making her nervous.
>”Making sure somepony is secure.”
>”Let me guess, ice blue mare? Angry as hell?” Mich asks
>The mare falls silent, looking away.
>”Led Team here, we took down a large patrol.”
“Got it, keep moving… So what do you want us to do with you, Steel? Do you want me to numb the pain at least. I don't want you to spill your guts on me.”
>”Come back for me? I mean, you won’t princess carry me like I was going to ask. I’ve got sausages for legs right now… or is it hamburgers? …I’m hungry.”
>”Don’t you regenerate?”
>”Yeah, but not in seconds! You know how long it took me to rebuild my body after I was nothing but a head?”
.

>>30185022
Where is the mare? We have some business with her.

As for you Steel, I'm afraid we will have to leave you here with this very lovely mare as we finish the job. I'm sure she'll enjoy all those puns you have in store.

>>30185022
Lets go meet this mare.

>>30185022
“Where is the mare? We have some business with her.”
>”Up… in one of the rooms.”
>”Dare I ask why…” Rubble says.
“Let’s go then. As for you Steel, I'm afraid we will have to leave you here with this very lovely mare as we finish the job. I'm sure she'll enjoy all those puns you have in store.”
>”I’m gonna make sure she’s not as bonely as I am!”
>You snicker, leading your crew up into the building.
>You go through the rooms one by one, going through kitchens and storages until you stumble across a few rooms with multiple locks.
>Looking to Rebel, you gesture to the other doors
“Check the others, we can take this one”
>You are greeted with an unplesent and musky smell as you go into the room, drugs and bottles all over the place.
>An ice blue mare lays bound to a bed, chains and shackles around her hooves and body binding her to hooks that are in the concrete floor.
>She gives a muffled growl at you as she gives a brief struggle, her muzzle excessively taped shut along with a party hat on her head.
>”That’s… a lot of precautions to keep a single mare in place.” Midnight says

>>30185228
Explain to her that we are here to free slaves and only undo her taped mouth to see how she reacts first.

>>30185228
Hello there miss. I am captain Hunter, mercenary hired to clear this area, and I'm here to get you out. Your friends told us about you.

>>30185228
>>30185250
>>30185258
Followed by asking her to nod or blink if she's incapable of nodding if she understands us. Then again if she agrees to come along peacefully if we unlock these chains/unbind her.

>>30185228
“Hello there miss. I am captain Hunter, mercenary hired to clear this area, and I'm here to get you out. Your friends told us about you. Mind giving me a nod? Show that you understand?”
>The mare clams slightly, giving a nod.
“Alright, just let me get that tape off of you.”
>You remove the tape from her muzzle, the mare letting a growl out as she tugs at the chains again.
>”Get me out of this fucking thing.”
“If you can promise that you will come along peacefully, I will.”
>”Get me out now and we have deal.”
>Rebel walks in, looking to you.
>”We found two other slaves. Same unpleasant situation as her.”

>>30185348
Does she know where the keys are? If not we should be able to teleport her out I believe. Very very short range to conserve energy.

>>30185348
“Know where the keys are?”
>”No, they learned too quickly from their mistkes.”
“That’s fine, just let me teleport you.”
>You reach for the mare, seeing her quickly squirm and almost bite at your hoof.
>”Don’t you fucking touch me stallion!”
>You recoil back, Mich sighing.
>”Here, baby.”
>Rubble lifts her shield and brings it down onto the chains by the hooks, freeing the mare and getting all but the shackles off of her.
>The mare throws the party hat to the ground in disgust, moving to a desk.
“Miss, what are you doing?”
>”Coco and getting a knife.” The mare says, pulling out a stained knife.

>>30185622
You can have the knife if you're not going to freak out and stab one of us if we bump into you.

Mich and Rubble can continue freeing the mares, it's time we headed to the roof to get a visual overview while we get reports in from our teams. Does SID have loudspeakers he can route us through for when we want to yell over the plant?

>>30185622
Who or what is Coco? I'm sorry but with only a knife you're just asking to get shot.
Do you know anything that might be useful? Like what the chemicals are, what the slaves are making with the machines and where the armory is?

>>30185700
She's Coco. She's giving us her name.

>>30185622
“You can have the knife if you're not going to freak out and stab one of us if we bump into you.“
>”I won’t.”
>You look to Rebel.
“You and Mich free the others, I’m going to head to the roof and get a better view on things.”
>”Got it.”
>The two stallions stay behind, The others and coco following you to the roof.
>”Area secure.” The led team leader says.
“Good, keep watch.”
>You get to the roof, looking at the other buildings and around.
>There are no other ponies, one of the snipers dead on the roof.”
“SID, status?”
>”ESCAPE ATTEMPS WERE MADE ONCE.”
“How good are your speakers? Are they loud?”
>”ENOUGH TO BE HEARD ONER THE ENGINE. VERYLOUD.” SID’s voice echos around you.
>You look to Coco, seeing her smile and take a deep breath as she looks to the sun.
“With only a knife you're just asking to get shot. Do you know anything that might be useful? Like what the chemicals are, what the slaves are making with the machines and where the armory is?”
>Her smile fades as she looks to you.
>”I killed more of these fuckers with a pen then a gun. And drugs.”
“What kind?”
>”Who knows, I’ve been here too long to care. All I know is that they are drugs. Make you happy and unaware, slows you down.”
>”And the armory?”
>”It’s… it’s…”
>The mare scowls, shaking her head.
>”I can’t remember, don’t even know if they had one.”

>>30185787
Speak through SID's loudspeakers to shout at the factory. "You have ten minutes to leave the plant unarmed before we level it."

Ask Coco why she was getting such an extreme treatment in comparison to the other slaves. If she escaped and killed them, why didn't they just kill her.

>>30185849
Perhaps she is a VIP?

>>30185883
That's what I want to find out.

>>30185787

“Why did you get such special treatment? Why didn’t they kill you?”
>”Because it’s funny to keep prodding a victim after you know they hate what you do to them? It’s how they get their kicks, I’m the star act! Really fucking funny to put the hat on and say: “Aww, cheer up! It’s your birthday at some point right? We all love to throw you a party and show you a good time!”
>Coco stomps the ground, growling again.
>”Besides that? They love forcing ponies to have their bad brews of drugs.”
>”How long have you been here?” Midnight asks.
>”Long enough to forget things!”
>You turn back to the factory.
“Sid, put me through your speaker. Attention! You have ten minutes to leave the plant unarmed before we level it.”
>There is a silence after your voice echos, a slightly loud voice being heard.
>”Really? You would? Even with helpless innocent ponies inside?”

>>30186005
We've been given leave to raze the area to the ground and leave no survivors. Ten minutes.

>>30186005
>>30186065
At five minutes bring the ship around

>>30186005
The Alliance wants nothing more than this facility to be scorched. Contact Cobalt to see how she's holding up.

>>30186005
“The Alliance wants nothing more than this facility to be scorched to the ground and leave no survivors. Ten minutes.”
>You wait, the others joining on the roof later as you contact Cobalt.
“Hey, everything okay Cobalt?”
>”Everypony is scared, but no problems.”
>Time goes quickly, you calling your ship after some time.
>”THE ENEMY IS IN BELIEF THAT WE ARE BLUFFING.” SID says to you.
>You watch as the Orion moves in close, your father talking to you.
>”In position.”

>>30186228
Tell SID to move around to the far side and start pulling our people back. Land the Orion and load the slaves and any prisoners we have so far up. Give Coco a chance to say anything she wants to them before we load the rest of our guys up and go into the air. At one minute start leveling the other buildings with the Orion.

>>30186228
We can easily get in from the roof but with most of the guards wearing masks we can't avoid a hostage situation.
>>30186299
This sounds good.

>>30186228
>You sigh, looking to the ship.
“SID, move around to the far side of the building. Land the ship so we can load up the slaves, Dad.”
>”We are blowing the building up?”
“We can easily get in from the roof but with most of the guards wearing masks we can't avoid a hostage situation. Let’s get the slaves we have to safety. And Coco…”
>You give the mare your communications set.
“Say anything you wana to them before we go.”
>You all move, going to the building that has the slaves and escorting them as Coco gives a few choice words.
>You hear some gunfire as you move them, getting them aboard the Orion and getting the entire crew aboard too after you go back for Steel.
>At one minute left, you go to the bridge.
“Alright… level the two other buildings.”
>”You sure?”
“Yes.”
>You watch as the beams fire and destroy everything but the factory.
>”Hunter, look at this.”
>You move next to your father, seeing the cartel ponies move.
>You also see the ponies using the remaining slaves as hostages, all of them moving to the remaining two ships.

>>30186478
Destroy the ships, get SID to come around and shoot anyone that makes a break towards the forest, and get on the speakers again. "I'm a pony of my word. 30 seconds. 20 seconds ..."

They have no other options.

>>30186478
Can we make it rain on them with magic and use the nonlethal arc-cannon to knock them out?

>>30186478
“Destroy the ships and shoot anypony that makes a break towards the forest. I have an idea.”
>”You got it.”
>You sprint towards the cargobay, calling out to Fixit.
>You open the doors and hoping into the mech.
>The sound of the explosions give you your que, Fixit projecting your voice.
“I'm a pony of my word. 30 seconds… 20 seconds ..."
>”Master Hunter?”
“Can we stun them with the arc cannon?”
>”Yes”
“Good.”
>You exit with the mech, quickly boosting up to the ponies.
>The ponies open fire on you before you return fire, the arc from the cannon jumping to all the ponies.
>Each shot drops them ten at a time, the cartel members and slaves all on the ground.

>>30186681
Pull them away and get a couple fliers to join us on a rapid check through of the facility while we load up the unconscious ponies. The Alliance wanted it scorched, they're getting it scorched. When we leave the only thing that's going to be left is rubble.

>>30186681
Signal for mom to clean up the unconscious once while we go in with our own crew. Don't forget to take a sample of the drugs for Charon to analyze.

>>30186681
“Mom, have the fireteam gather up everypony and secure the cartel ponies. Midnight and Mich, do a quick fly by and help me check for ponies.”
>Your crew gets to work as you look around, getting out of the mech before you go inside and grab a sample of the drugs.
>After a look around, you don’t find any more ponies and head back to the ship again.
>Exiting the mech one more time, you see all of the cartel ponies bound with the fireteam watching them as all of the medically adept ponies care for the slaves.
>”Hey, Hunter.”
>You turn to see Mich and Midnight, both of them landing.
>”We didn’t see any other ponies.”
"Good. Then we are done here once we blow up that last building."
>"I'll go and tell your dad that for you." Midnight says.

>>30186798
Get the sample to Charon. Start face checking the cartel/guard ponies. If they have bounties on them we can get a nice bonus on this mission. Once the building is destroyed send a report that the facility has been destroyed and we have some prisoners.

>>30186798
“Thanks.”
>You move to Charon, giving her the sample.
“Mind taking a look at this?”
>”Sure thing, most of them are just needing food and rest.”
>You leave them be and call Fixit, the two of you going through the captured cartel members.
>After about half an hour, you find all of them have bounties and smile.
“So, we get a nice bonus.”
>”I can put a call in if you want.”
“Let’s send a report first.”
>You send a report to Fixer, getting a reply back soon enough.
>Fixer says they can help with the slaves, making you smile again.

>>30187041
Gather up all the cretins and mention the bounties. Ask if any of them have any information that's worth their freedom.

>>30187084
this.

>>30187084
rDtto

>>30187182
Ditto*. Sleep deprivation sucks.

>>30187041
>You look to the cartel ponies, gesturing to Fixit to follow.
>The fire team watches all of them, you looking to all of them.
“Fun fact, you all have bounties and are worth something.”
>You keep silent for a moment, most of them looking at you.
“So, knowing that… Who has information that is worth letting you go?”
>”We have dealers on 12 stations near here!”
>”Hey!”
>You watch as an older stallion tries to attack a younger one, biting him before one of the fireteam members bashes him away from the younger one.
>”I know where the slave’s homes are! All but one.” A mare says
>”Traitor!”
>”Cunt fucking bitch!”
>”I know how to keep you from experiencing withdrawal.” One stallion says, a grin on his face as he looks at you.

>>30187265
Gesture for the fire team to take the two with info away. Ask the grinning stallion if it's anything a well funded organization with samples of the drugs can't find out in a couple hours.

>>30187265
The withdrawal doesn't seem to be an issue and I'm confident Charon can deal with it. Get the first stallion and the mare in private rooms. From what Coco said we probably need the mares help.
Question the mare in private which slave she doesn't know the home of and why.

>>30187265
>You gesture to the fireteams, looking at the grinning stallion.
“Take those two to a separate room, use one of the spares.”
>You pull the stallion aside, looking at him.
“is it anything a well funded organization with samples of the drugs can't find out in a couple hours? Because I feel fine.”
>”Might be, might not. Depends on the dose. I’m guessing that explosion was you or your crew, but this batch was meant to be extremely addictive, even once or exposure is enough. Some of the slaves got shivers, a fever even.”
>He shrugs, smiling still.
>”Your choice though, I’m still here for a bit. See how you feel in an hour…”
>You move away, going to the rooms.
>You go to the room with the mare, seeing her sat on a bed.
“So… what do you know? What ones can’t you give me help with.”
>”Just that one mare that they kept locked up, she’s been there longer then me.”
“Coco? Why her?”
>”I don’t think that’s her name… but, it’s because she’s just been there… Well, forever! The slaves are maybe two months and I’ve been there for six or so. Most of the others just kept her there for relief and entertainment, giving her “mad batches” as they call it. Makes you loose your mind for a bit then back to normal.”
>The mare pauses, looking to you suddenly.
>”I’m not part of any of that though! honestly! Swear on my own freedom! I’m honestly bad, but I never lie and have some standard.”

>>30187408
Since we're in private now, can you tell me who could know who she is?

>>30187408
Sit pretty. Someone will be by to collect the info we need and verify it. Let someone handle the data collecting, both the dealers and the slave's homes, and tell them to send it to Sparks for some quick and dirty verification. We need to grab Coco, head to Charon and relate what we were told to her. If Coco's withdrawal got the weird shit she needs extra attention. And if her withdrawal induces some of the same symptoms it might be in our best interest to stick her and that stallion in a room together until he decides what's in his best interest.

>>30187408
Who's in charge of all of you? Perhaps they may know who she is.

>>30187475
I agree that Coco needs treatment now. She is aggressive enough as it is and withdrawal can only make things ugly.

>>30187408
“Sit pretty. Somepony will be by to collect the info we need and verify it.”
>”Alright…”
“But before I go, can you tell me who could know who she is?”
>”No, not even the others know her… they just, you know, raped her to get their rocks off and messed with her to laugh at her. Not all of us did, some of us stayed away because some really were doing bad things to her.”
>You nod, leaving the mare and going to the cargo again.
>You find Coco, approaching her.
“Hey Coco, could you please come with me? I want to have you looked at by our doctor.”
>“Why? One of them already checked over me.”
“Yes, but I want a more careful look at the drugs and the withdrawal they cause. I already need to-
>”Fine, let’s go.” She says, looking nervous.
“Oh… alright then.”
>The both of you go to the med bay, finding Charon and a sick looking Cotton.
>”I know, it’s not pretty, but he will be fine.”
“Who?”
>”Oh, hello Hunter. We were talking about Steel. Something you need?”
“Yeah, I want you to check us both…”
>You explain what you were told, Coco looking irritated when you explain her situation.”
“Besides that, I also need somepony to collect the information form the two ponies.”
>”I’ll do it, I need a distraction.” Cotton says.
“Thank you Cotton, give the information to Sparks to check after.”
>Cotton goes, Charon looking to the both of you and asking that you both sit.
[1/2]

>>30187684
>Coco gives you plenty of space as Charon tends and draws blood from the both of you.
>Some time passes, Charon looking to you after she looks at the sample.
>”That stallion is right, this is a strain of coca that that is made to be addictive. I can give you something to help, but you may need to ride out some symptoms.”
“And Coco?”
>”She’s going to need to do the same… though, honestly, I can’t do much for her within the time we have. She’s been shot up with so many different strains I can’t even tell what’s what.”
>Charon smiles, looking to the mare.
>”Amazingly enough, you are also in good health aside from some injuries. Our time is short, but can you tell me about some of those old scars? On your stomach?”
>”No.”
[2/2]

>>30187696
As long as it won't kill us we can deal with it. I was worried that it'd have really bad effects. While we're together and Coco's sane ask her what she wants done with herself after we help her ride out the withdrawal. We know where we're taking the rest of the ponies, but we don't know where she's from.

>>30187696
Give her some space for now Charon. I'm sure she wants some rest after finally being freed from there. What symptoms should I expect?

Show Coco to a room so she can rest. Tell her that Charon has helped all of us through some PTSD, and to let us know if she needs anything.

>>30187696
“Give her some space for now Charon. I'm sure she wants some rest after finally being freed from there. What symptoms should I expect?”
>”Shakes, fever, some mild agitation possibly, negative emotions, and some itchiness. If it happens in the night and you feel really bad, don’t be afraid to wake me.”
“Alright, thanks. Come on Coco, let’s get you to a place you can rest and have some peace.”
>The mare growls and sighs, getting up and following you from a distance.
>You get her to a spare room, the mare checking the place before even climbing onto the bed.
“So, what do you want done with yourself after you are rested and gone through withdrawal? Know where you want to go? I have some info, but don’t know any about you.”
>”No.”
“Know anypony? Family?”
>The mare shivers, shaking her head.
>”I don’t know, I don’t remember.”
>You nod, sighing.
“Alright… if you need anything or want to talk, just ask. Charon is a really good doctor and has helped us all though some bad things, even traumatic things.”
“…Thanks… but I really just want some peace for a bit. And to be away from stallions. Unless you can give me one of the fuckers in your cargo.”

>>30187944
If any of them decide they want to become a problem we'll send him right up to you.

The only thing left to do really is to check with Sparks to see if the information validates and to tell the slaves if it does.

>>30187944
It's best if you get some rest. Until then, have a good rest.

Verify the info we got before we get some rest ourselves. Those symptoms are going to be a pain.

>>30187944
Alright then, rest for a bit. I'll let a mare bring you something to eat.
Tell Fixit to notify us if anything regarding Coco happens and to keep a close eye.

>>30187944
“Alright then, rest for a bit. I'll let a mare bring you something to eat. If any of them decide they want to become a problem we'll send him right up to you.”
>The mare nods, watching you until you go
>You go to Spark’s room after, finding Fixit and Cotton there.
“Hey guys.”
>”Oh hey! I was just finishing with your son.” Cotton says.
>”All the info is true, Dad. Pictures mach the descriptions and all of the missing ponies reports add up.”
“Good to hear! Fixit? Mind keeping watch on Coco? She’s going to be having a rough time and I want to keep an eye on her.”
>”Sure thing, master Hunter!”
>”Are you okay Hunter?”
“I’m going to be stuck with withdrawal… but yes.”
>Fixit frowns, moving to you and giving you a nuzzle.

>>30188134
We'll make it. We just need rest and affectionate care. We won't be able to drive like this.

>>30188134
Give her a kiss. We'll be fine, Coco got the ass end of the deal. Send the info to Fixer so that she can make arrangements with family members and authorities when we're back at the station. Time for us to find a big bat to cuddle us while we rest so that when we wake up with the sweats we'll be comforted.

>>30188134
Sounds like a cuddle pile s incoming.

>>30188134
“Sounds like a cuddle pile is incoming.”
>”It is…”
“I'll make it. I just need rest and affectionate care. Come on, I need a big Batpony and a cute Hybrid, possibly a pregnant Pegasus too.”
>”Rest well Dad…”
“I will bud, don’t worry.”
>”Rest. I’ll let your loves.”
“Mind getting dad to drive us too? Sparks, mind also sending an info report to Fixer.
>”Sure thing dad.”
>”Get some rest Hunter”
>You nod, you and Fixit going to your room.
>You both lay down, the others joining shortly.
>All of your lovers walk in, looking worried slightly and smiling at you.
>”Hey, you okay?”
“Yeah…”
>You inform then of what’s happening, getting surrounded by all of them.
>”You know… we really forgot to give Sweetie her aftercare and affection after what we all did.” Midnight says.
>”Ah say we pamper then, give the royalty treatment until it all passes!” Rusty says, giving you a hug and nuzzle.

>>30188318
Out of time guys, have a good one and i'll see you next weekend!

>>30188318
Hey, we'll take any pampering we can get.

>>30188705
Woops, had the reply typed up and forgot to post it.

>>30188318
I'll take whatever affectionate care I could get. I just want to be spoiled by you all.

>>30188318
I trust my mares to decide what's best for me.

>>30188318
We should probably feed on some lust before it really hits us. Top our energy reserves off. It'll probably be a draining experience.

>>30190278