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Phoenix Team
Phoenix Team is the informal name given to the 'troubleshooting' organisation created in PA 269 by Luca Pavone and a loose coalition of his close contacts and friends, operating out of Sargasso.
Overview
Pioneered in PA 269 with a crude gynoid called Yttrium rescued by Luca, the Phoenix Team was put together when Yttrium discovered her rescuer's particular set of marketable skills. She coaxed him into meeting with Sargasso's mayor to get out their and get some exposure, hopefully getting in the mayor's good books along the way. Despite good intentions, their first job went less than ideally, and the Team got the ire of the Noir-based criminal syndicate/corporation1) Gruppen Tanhauss: A pharmaceutical company discovered to be funding criminal activities within Sargasso.
The Phoenix Team doesn't put a cap on what they can do for their clients, negotiating and meeting with them directly to see what they want, what they'll pay, and then going out to get results. Luca prefers not to promise his clients much, but aims to deliver the best outcome possible for them. Sometimes though, trouble comes to the Team and they were swept into the middle of it.
In addition, due to Luca's notoriety, associates of the Phoenix Team are advised to conceal their identities if possible, lest they be associated with an infamous ex-EAD soldier and scoundrel. This has had the unintended effect of having team members appear to be masked superheroes.
Organisation
The Phoenix Team's main organisation is very ad-hoc, with many missions being planned on the fly. Usually, clients and friends of Luca contact him first, and Luca will contact people in Phoenix Team to see who will help him out in the venture. Whoever comes, comes, whoever doesn't, doesn't. Sometimes, clients will contact other members of the Phoenix Team first, and let them handle the task. Overall, it is highly likely that in any given mission, the makeup of who is in will vary wildly, and the characters may not even agree with each other.
People
The following people are directly affiliated with, or known to work for the Phoenix Team.
| Face | Name | Played By | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Pavone | Luca | Combat/Leader | Ex-EAD soldier. Can't resist a fight. | |
| Yttrium Blue | Osaka | Alien/Con Artist | Frequently gets into trouble. | |
| Seiren Isbala | Moogle | Tech/Rider | Fights abominations with Rider Kicks. | |
| Mr. Snuffles | Jimmy | Alien/Chelti | Also has 'Sparrow', a parrot. |
Associates
The following people are known associates, who provide Phoenix Team with assistance, but do not provide direct support in missions.
| Face | Name | Played By | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon | NPC | Tech/Hacker | Employed by Rex Tannerman. | |
| Johnny Longhands | NPC | Logistics | Keeps the team supplied. | |
| Ally Kelly | NPC | Combat/Maidenhand | Lets the team stay at the Hero's Armaments. |
Clients
The following people have requested the services of Phoenix Team.
- Rex Tannerman - Mayor of Sargasso
- Elena - Retired Sourcian Film Star
Locations
The Phoenix Team operates their business out of the following locations:
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- Apartment 7-02 in Sargasso's Ferros Block
- Luca's apartment building, comfortably furnished. Contains a workbench and a computer.
- The Hero's Armaments Pub on Barrier Island
- A hideaway under the pub is offered for the team by Ally Kelly if someone needs to lay low.
- 55 Midway Beach, Barrier Island
- A small warehouse owned by Luca Pavone, used as the team's planning base.
- Contains a bunkroom, some lockers and secure storage space, a computer and workbench, space for two vehicles or six motorcycles, a kitchenette, and a decommissioned cold storage for 'bad guy storage'.
- Resupplied irregularly by Johnny Longhands.
Timeline of Activities
The following events are presented in chronological order, by year.
| Name/Thread | Persons Involved | Summary | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA 269 | |||
| Drop in the Ocean | Luca | While eating a bowl of noodles on a balmy night, Luca witnesses two policemen apprehend a gynoid. Sensing something suspicious about the police, Luca gives chase. | Luca ends up rescuing a crude gynoid called Yttrium, apparently being targeted by her former employer for not paying debts. Luca takes her under his wing reluctantly, but she ends up moving in permanently. |
| Through the Gift Shop | Luca, Snuffles | Whilst relaxing at Wayward Mall, Luca meets a mysterious Chelti going by the name of “Mr. Snuffles” and their bird. Hot on Snuffles' heels are a gang of bikers, hell bent on smashing the mall up. The duo give chase, recognising bounties. | Luca manages to knock a few heads, while Snuffles gets their mark. The two offer stay in contact with each other in future. |
| Do it Clean | Luca, Yttrium | The first job as 'Phoenix Team', Yttrium and Luca meet the Mayor of Sargasso to investigate match fixing in the sport of Drill Tanks. | They uncovered the syndicate Gruppen Tanhaus was responsible for setting the races up, but the team's less than ideal handling of the situation has provoked them into war. Luca seems pleased to have a 'recurring antagonist' though. |
| Push Them Back | Luca, Seiren | Whilst watching the beach in the midst of doing errands, Luca notices strange meteorites streaking across the sky, and a boy decked with high-tech gear chasing after them and warning people to run. The meteorites land and transform into sandstone abominations. | Luca and Seiren fought the abominations and won together. Later, units and local Police showed up to help with damage control. |
| Something's Cooking | Luca, Yttrium | Commissioned by a retired Sourcian film star, Luca and Yttrium must confirm the whereabouts of the actress' former director, who hasn't replied to messages. Their last known location is a slime farm up north in Sargasso's Bayous. | Currently Underway… |