Cowpunk

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@@.death; You died. Your legend ends here. [[Restart?|Bounties]] @@

You approach the giant wooden board littered with wanted posters, body augmentation adverts, and bullet holes. There's [[several options|Bounty Options]] to choose from.

@@.bountyboard; The first bounty is an advert for [[rat extermination?|Bounty 1]] The second bounty is written on an [[old diner napkin.|Bounty 2]] The third bounty is actually an official [[wanted poster.|Bounty 3]] The fourth bounty is [[another wanted poster|Bounty 4]] covered in bullet holes. @@ [[Leave|Bounties]] /* Bounties Section */

A local Cattle Run farmer has been having some radioactive rat trouble. Seems like an easy way to make some money. [[Accept?|Bounty 1 Mission]] or [[Look at the other bounties|Bounty Options]]

"This scoundrel hasn't been paying his tab. Let's just say I have a lump some of cash for anyone that can collect that money or at least make sure we never see him again. The Platinum Palace in the Ashes. He always hangs out in the back. Look for a green hat." [[Accept?|Bounty 2 Mission]] or [[Look at the other bounties|Bounty Options]]

"WANTED: ALIVE - $10 Reward. Tumbleweed Terry is wanted for stealing horses. His whereabouts are unknown but there are rumours that he is in Ember City. Bring him and the horse back. [[Accept?|Bounty 3 Mission]] or [[Look at the other bounties|Bounty Options]]

"WANTED: DEAD or ALIVE - $20 Reward. The notorious gunslinger Chrome Carl has been sited just outside the church. We cowpunks have enough trouble just trying to get by, we don't need to be killing each other anymore. Keep our Cattle Run safe and take him out" [[Accept?|Bounty 4 Mission]] or [[Look at the other bounties|Bounty Options]] /*--------------------------------------- Bounties Missions -----------------------------------------*/ /* ------------------------ Bounty 1 ------------------------ */

You approach [[the farmer|Farmer]] standing outside his barn. He's wearing stained overalls and a tacky orange bandana. His eyes widen and a bright smile appears on his face. He's missing a few teeth but a smile is a smile at the end of the day.

\"Hey cowpunk! I reckon with that look in your eye you've seen my little advertisement? There's these huge rats chewing up all of my equipment! How's a farmer supposed to get any work done without my cyber tractor? Anywho, I'll pay ya nicely if you can [[take care of those pesky little critters.|Help Farmer]]" or [[Leave (you won't be able to do this bounty again)|Bounties]]

"I lured 'em into the basement with some bait a couple of nights ago. A little too big for me to deal with myself, but I knew this job might fit someone like yourself. Here, I'll open the [[barn door.|Barn]]"

The farmer very quickly thanks you for your bravery and sheepishly shuts the door behind you. You can hear the latch shut on the outside, securing you and the rats in. Is he really that scared of a few rats? [[Look around|Look Around Barn]]

You see the [[basement door|Barn Basement Door]] in the far right corner of the room. To the left you see some [[hay bales and buckets of animal feed.|Barn Leftwall]] Along the back wall you see a [[table|Barn Backwall]] with a few items on it.

You see the [[basement door|Barn Basement Door]] in the far right corner of the room. To the left you see some [[hay bales and buckets of animal feed.|Barn Leftwall 2]]

Just some hay and feed. Living out in Cattle Run has familiarized you with with raising livestock and keeping western traditions alive. It's hard to find people who want this lifestyle anymore, especially being able to see the neon lights of the city anywhere you walk in Cattle Run. [[Keep looking around|Look Around Barn]]

You see a table covered in sawdust, metal shavings, and various wires all connecting to who knows what. Must be the farmers workbench. Under the table you see a [[metal box|Farmer's Lockbox]] with a lock on it. [[Keep looking around|Look Around Barn]]

Looks important. The farmer probably wouldn't want you messing around with his stuff. But there might be something good in there. [[Shoot the lock off?|Opened Lockbox]] [[Keep looking around|Look Around Barn]]

The bullet hits the center of the lock and shatters it like it was made of glass. A small puff of smoke dissipates from the wound. You take the lock off and look inside. There's 5 dollars and an old photograph of a woman wearing a tacky orange bandana. [[Take the money (+$5)|Take the money]] /* Add Money */

<<set $money = $money + 5>> You take the money and close the Lockbox. [[Keep looking around the barn|Look Around Barn 2]] /* TODO: Add Bounty1 Encounter*/

You creep down the basements steps, readying your weapon. You hear the scuffling of many feet, expecting a few rats. Large claw marks line the walls. When you finally reach the bottom of the staircase, you see a shuffling mass the size of a bathtub. Each of the rats is the size of a large tumbleweed and they seem to be stuck together at the tails. No sense in reasoning with them. [[Start fighting.|Bounty1 Encounter]] /* Encounter */

<<script>> StartCombat(1, 10, 2) <</script>> <<if $health > 0>> [[You Win!|Bounty1 Encounter Win]] <<else>> [[You Lose | You died]] <</if>>

Despite the amount of rats, your strength overpowered them and you laid each and last everyone to rest. You left quite a mess though. [[Head back to the farmer to tell him the job is done|Bounty1 Complete]] /* TODO: Add 10 dollars */

"Did you get 'em all? Oh thank goodness! I don't know what I would've done if those rats stirred up anymore trouble. Here's that reward that I promised. It ain't much, but it's honest work. Stay safe out there!" [[Take Reward (+$10)|Bounty1 Reward]] /* Add Money */

<<set $money = $money + 10>> You collect the money and head back to your house. [[Head home.|Bounties]] /* ------------------------ Bounty 2 ------------------------ */

You enter the bar and are welcomed with a polite smile by one of the bartenders. His robotic hand whizzes as is he peels an orange with perfect precision. As he places the orange peel in the nearest patrons glass he asks, "How's it going partner? Don't think I've seen you 'round these parts." He's right, you don't drink and certainly are only here [[for business.|Talk to Bartender]]

You ask the bartender a question. [[Have you seen anyone with a green hat?|Green Hat]]

Oh, yeah... Slippery Samuel. What a poor fellow. [[Where is he?|Where is Slippery Samuel]] or [[What's wrong with him?|Slippery Samuel]]

"Umm... I wouldn't...know"" You notice their eyes keep darting towards a certain corner of the room. You turn to see what he's looking at and you see a table in the corner. There's a half empty glasss on it...and a green hat. [[You look back towards the bartender|Where is Slippery Samuel 2]]

"You haven't heard? His wife and child died in a freak accident last month. He's been a mess ever since. Us barfolk have been keeping him company. We all have our stories to share with eachother. Our manager doesn't seem to like our gratitude, but it's hard not to feel for the guy. He only ever orders that one bottle that no one likes anyways. Anyways, why do you ask? [[Where is Slippery Samuel?|Where is Slippery Samuel]]"

"Hey...if you're going to do anything, just please don't hurt him?" [[You wait|Where is Slippery Samuel 3]] at the bar for Slippery Samuel to come back.

After 15 minutes, you see someone walk in from the back entrance and head over to the table with the green hat. They gulp down the rest of the drink and pick up their hat. He neatly adjusts it over his head and gives a wave to the bartender without even looking at him. He heads outside. [[Follow him|Follow Slippery Samuel]]

You head outside and notice Samuel walking out towards one of the alleyways. No one else is around and whoever is near is still in the bar. [[You follow closely behind.|Follow Slippery Samuel 2]]

Now both of you are within the depths of the Ashes. The mehcanical wurring of the undercity is a lot more muffled now. As you follow behind him, you notice bottles and syringes lining the walls of the alleyways. Puddles of neon green liquid emit a sour smell as you walk by. Who knows why anyone would subject themselves to this environment, even if you have your reasons. As you leave your thoughts and lift your head up back to Samuel, you notice him staring at you. [[He looks up at you.|Confront Slippery Samuel]]

Howdy partner... can I help you? [[Tell him that you are here to collect the money for his tab.|Confront Slippery Samuel 2]]

Oh... well I suppose that I have been drinking a lot this month. I've been having to pay a lot of fees I'd never thought I'd have to pay. Would you be so kind as to wait 'till next week? I swear I'll get it to you! [[Ask again|Confront Slippery Samuel 3]] or [[Raise your gun|Confront Slippery Samuel with violence]]

"I really can't pal I'm sorry. I know you're probably here for a job or something, but I can't help you. I need this next paycheck so I can catch the train and get far away from here. Too many bad memories in this place. One more week, I promise?" [[Offer to pay for his train ticket (-$5)|Pay for train ticket]] or [[Raise your gun|Confront Slippery Samuel with violence]]

Partner...please... I've been down on my luck and a drink is the only way I can keep my mind clear of everything. I didn't think that old man would send a cowpunk after my ass. Now you let me go on my way...or you shoot me dead here son. Ain't much to live for anyways. [[Shoot him|Shoot Slippery Samuel]] or [[Offer to pay for his train ticket (-$5)|Pay for train ticket]]

You shoot Slippery Samuel and he falls backward against the wall of the alleyway. You look around and notice several windows of the upper level buildings closing swiftly. That's how you deal with violence down here... you mind your business. You look back towards his body and notice his wallet peaking out of his pocket. [[Take his wallet|Take Slippery Samuel's Wallet]]

You rip the wallet out of his pocket and open it up. [[5...dollars.|Take Slippery Samuel's Wallet 2]] /* Add Money */

<<set $money = $money + 5>> Well, at least you still have the bounty reward to look forward to. [[Head back to the bar|Collect Bounty2 Reward]] /* Remove Money */

<<if $money >= 5>> [[You give him $5|Pay for train ticket 2]] <<else>> You don't have enough money...[[Raise your gun|Confront Slippery Samuel with violence 2]] <</if>>

<<set $money = $money - 5>> "Wait... are you serious? Partner, I cannot thank you enough! I swear, I swear, I'll head back home and pack my stuff right away. I'll be on the afternoon train tomorrow, don't you worry! You can tell whoever sent you that I'm dead, because I'll never be back here again. Before I go, I have something that might be of use to you and your profession. I have no use for it where I'm going." He reaches into his coat and pulls out a revolver. It's a very dark metal and looks expensive. "I don't got nothing left to protect, cowpunk. [[She's yours|Samuel's Revolver]]" /* TODO: Add revolver */

$Inventory.addItem(TheWidower) He hands you the revolver and it's much heavier than yours. It takes a little extra strength to lift up, but it fits perfectly in your hand. You look up and he's already walking away. Farewell partner. [[Head back to the bar.|Collect Bounty2 Reward]]

You head back to the bar. As you walk in you notice that it's pretty much empty. The bartender is still there, drying off some glasses. He notices you, but then quickly shifts his focus back to his job. You notice a door in the back that has the lights on still. [[Knock?|Manager's office]]

You knock on the door and hear large footsteps approach from the other side. The door swings open and you see a massive man decked out in cybernetic enhancements from head to toe. "Hey! We're clos-, hmmmm. You a cowpunk? Ahhh must be. I'm guessing the [[jobs done|Manager's office 2]] then eh?"

"Great! I appreciate your hard work buddy. Bounty was up for only 2 days and it got handled. Now that's what I call fast response time! I know you probably don't mind, but I apologize for the informal nature of this business. Couldn't risk getting involved with the law and I'll be damned if I sign a contract with those Corpos. I guess sometimes all you need is a hungry cowpunk. Here, [[your reward|Bounty2 reward]]"

He throws $15 on the table and turns back around to continue counting a large pile of money. "Hey, and anytime you're up at the bar, tell em I got you for a free drink. Cheers" You're stunned with the irony of that statement for a few seconds. [[Take the money|Bounty2 reward 2]]

<<set $money = $money + 15>> You take the money and [[leave without saying a word.|Bounties]] /* ------------------------ Bounty 3 ------------------------ */

You head out to Ember City. The bounty said that he was selling horses to the rich. These are work horses. In the city they're just going to be turned into show animals. These city folk won't know how to take care of them and sure as hell won't be willing to do it themselves. With anger in your heart you walk through the city square. Nothing looks out of the ordinary. Skyscrapers line the corners of your vision. You do stand out among the Ember City folk, but no one fears you just because you're a cowpunk. As you scan your surroundings, you notice a trail of dirt that leads around one of the buildings. You follow it and with each step, the density of the town folk grows. You sidle by each person coming and going from this loud event and you eventually reach a point where you can see what they are all looking at. In the center of the town, you see a haphazardly thrown together desert environment made out of cardboard. There is a cardboard cactus with too many limbs painted with a neon green paint. There is an actual tumbleweed that somebody must've carried in from desert. It's pretty much reduced to a pile of sticks due to everyone kicking it around. Then you notice the sharply dressed man in the middle with a cowboy hat on. [[Tumbleweed Terry...|Tumbleweed Terry]]

"Come one, come all! You city-folk finally have a chance to live out your western fantasies! These horses were once legendary creatures that helped cowpunks chase down outlaws. What was once out of reach for you fancy city folk, is now for available thanks to yours truly...[[Tumbelweed Terry!|Tumbelweed Terry 2]]"

As you get closer to the front of the audience, Terry notices you and your cowpunk get up. "Woah there part-ner! Looks like we have a big fan! Now this is the type of commitment that you city-folk need, lookie here!" The crowd all turns to look at you. You can hear "oohs" and "ahhs" as they notice your outfit. "Are you here to purchase a horse, or just show support young man?" The smile leaves his face as he notices your blank expression. [[Tell him that you know these horses aren't his to sell.|Tumbelweed Terry 3]]

"Uhhhh... what are you talking about partner?! He he-" He shuffles around uncomfortably and notices the judgemental murmers in the crowd. He leans in closer to whisper to you. "Come on pal, you're making me look bad. What, do you want a cut of the money or something? I'm making a killing here. I know you're a cowpunk, but these folk don't know any better. What do ya say?" [[Accept his offer (+$10)|Accept Tumbleweed Terry Bribe]] or [[Tell him that if he doesn't come with you then he'll never be able to set foot in Cattle Run again.|Confront Tumbleweed Terry]]

He hands you the money and gives you handshake. "See, was that so hard? Now [[beat it|Bounties]] I got a horse to sell."

Oh yeah? What are you going to do, shoot me? I bet you don't even know how to use that thing. [[Intimidate him.|Pay for the horses]]

There are balloons floating from the top of the fake cactus. You decide to show how deadly you are to intimidate Terry. You quickly draw your gun and let off 3 shots in quick succession. [[Did you succeed?(Based off of your strength)}Intimidate encounter 2]]

<<if $damage > 10>> [[*pop* *pop* *pop*|Intimidate Encounter Win]] <<else>> [[*Silence* |Intimidate Encounter Win]] <</if>>

You quickly holster your gun while making eye contact with Tumbleweed Terry. "Uhhhhh...woah. Shows over folks! We have a lucky winner here!" He leans back in closer. "Well, what now cowpunk?" [[You're going to jail.|Take Terry to jail]]

He lets out a long sigh. "Welp, I guess a few weeks in the slammer is better than having my head shot like those balloons." You help him up onto the horse and after you get on you tie his hands together. "Is that really necessary?" He shouts? You tap your gun on your hip as a reminder and he withdraws his attitude. [["...Take us home cowpunk"|Bounty3 Reward]]

You head back to Cattle Run and approach the local jail. The sherrif notices you on one of the horses that was stolen and smiles. "Hey cowpunk! I see that you've brought me a little prize! Mr. Terry...How long did you think you could get away for" [[Terry Answers| Bounty3 Reward 2]]"

"Well, I managed to get 5 before this cowpunk decided to mind my business." The adjusts his belt before firing his response back. "5 huh? Well...5 months it is then. Help me [[get him inside cowpunk.|Bounty3 Reward 3]]"

<<set $money = $money + 15>> Upon hearing his jail time, Terry starts kicking his feet and starts barking at the sheriff. The sheriff pays him no mind and even starts whistling as he helps you get Terry off the horse and into the cell inside. After shutting the bars behind him, the sheriff walks around to his desk and pulls out the cleanest money you've ever seen. He hands it to you and pats you on the shoulder. Thanks a lot son. We're kind of low on horses out here as it is, so I'm glad we don't have someone thinning the heard anymore." "And you know what...I think that horse suits you. You wouldn't mind taking good care of her now would ya? It'll do you good as a cowpunk to have your own horse. Thanks again son, see you around." /* TODO: Add horse */ You take your newly earned horse [[back home.|Bounties]] /* ------------------------ Bounty 4 ------------------------ */

You head to the church out in the desert. You see folk just getting out of service and see their warm smiles and peaceful demeanors. You look around the building and towards some of the benches set around for people to congregate. No sign of Chrome Carl. You've heard the legends of him. He used to be a legendary figure in cowpunk culture but in recent years it seems that his gunfights have been less honorable and more of a disorganized pattern of killing. I wonder if he's gone cyber-psycho? [[Enter the church|Enter the Church]] or [[Talk to the church-folk|Talk to church-folk]]

You notice all of them in a placid mood. You dont know if you're going to find him here, but you also remember that many outlaws find religion eventually. Something about their life path causes them to find seek a meaning and a purpose despite all of their wrong doing. "Hello young man...what brings you here?" An old woman asks you. [[I'm searching for an outlaw|Talk to church-folk 2]]

"There is someone who we do not yet know their intentions. They have been coming to church recently. Despite other's hesitations to accept them, there is not much we can do. [[Who is it?|Talk to church-folk 3]]

"I believe it is who you may be looking for cowpunk. He's still inside the church. But be warned. He is a dangerous man. I cannot tell you what to do, but all I believe only God should determine who is worthy of life. [[Be safe cowpunk|Decide wether to leave or enter the church]]

[[Enter the church?|Enter the Church]] or [[Go home.|Bounties]]

You enter the church and look up at the beautifully shaped walls and ceilings. Ornate designs made out of marble with steel accents highlight the original interior, plus modern rennovations thanks to donations from Ember City. At the very front row of the church, you see a lone person dressed in all black. You walk closer and start to notice how bright the surrounding area is. From what you can tell, most of his body is covered in cybernetic enhancements. His chrome skin is reflecting the light from the stained-glass windows. Your eyes watched as the colors danced upon the church walls. His presence was haunting, yet beautiful. The uncomfortable silence was broken by a single word. "[[Leave.|Chrome Carl]]"

"I know why you're here partner. It'd probably be best if you turned around. No reward is worth losing your life over." [[Tell him it's wrong to be killing your fellow cowpunks|Chrome Carl 2]]

"Cowpunks? You think these sorry excuses are considered cowpunks? You lot are stuck in the past. The only way that our folk can survive is if we chrome up damnit. You think you meat sacks are gonna survive if all of a sudden those corpos decide to invade us? We need to be stronger unless we want our home to be a thing of the past. I'm just jumpstarting our evolution, son." [[Raise your gun|Chrome Carl Encounter]] or [[Leave|Leave Bounty4]]

"Good decision son. My advice is that you go home and get yourself some enhancements before someone thinks of you as their next victim." [[Leave|Bounties]]

<<script>> StartCombat(5, 20, 5) <</script>> <<if $health > 0>> [[After trading blows, you finally got the upper hand and overpowered him.|Bounty4 Encounter Win]] <<else>> [[He was too powerful. His bullets cut through you like butter.|You died]] <</if>>

"Good job kid... maybe there's hope for cowpunks yet." You take his hat as proof of his death. [[Head back to the Cattle Run jail.|Bounty4 Reward]]

The sherriff looks at you holding Chrome Carl's hat and his eyes widen. "Kid...you really did it? I can't believe it. He was a legend. It's so sad to see the path he went down. Thank you for your help...us cowpunks need to work together instead of taking each other out. Welp, here's [[your reward.|Bounty4 Reward 2]]" /* TODO: Add home location */

<<set $money = $money + 20>> You take the money and [[head back to your house.|Bounties]] Cattle Run is safe again.

Caitlin file

You open up your old dirtied map to decide where you should go next. There are [[a few options. | locations]]

[[Cattle's Run | Cow Town]] [[Home | Your house]] [[Ember City | City]] [[Heaven's Gate | Church town]] [[Devil's Pass | Desert]] /* Cattle's Run */

A large old timey rural town. Compared to the lights and glamour of the city it almost feels out of place- like it is meant to be from another time. [[Visit | Visit Town]] or [[go back to the map | locations]]

No matter how many times you've been here its striking how different Cattle's Run is from the city. The squat wooden buildings line a central dirt road that radiates warmth from the sun. As you walk in, some people look your way; <<if $humanity > -21 >>an older gentleman tips his hat to you.<<else>>a woman who had been sitting on her porch takes one glance at you before going indoors. You can faintly hear the sound of the deadbolt being slid in.<</if>> The [[weapons shop | cr.gun]], Deadeye, run by a retired bounty hunter sits at the edge of town, right next to the old grocery store. One side of the central street is lined with stalls where the various farmers sell their goods. You recognize an [[old friend | Friend]] among their lots. Right in the center of town the liquor store is guarded by an old looking [[dog. | Dog]] [[Look at bounties | Bounties]] [[Go somewhere else | locations]]

<<if $humanity > -1 >> An older man with a bowler hat and a well-groomed mustache waves to you as you enter. "Good to see you in. Whatcha lookin' for today?" [[I'd like to look at your wares | cr.gunlist]] [[Nothing | Visit Town ]]<<elseif $humanity > -41 >>You walk into the store and the older usually kind store owner gives you a cold look. He nods to you, but his eyes never quiet meet your own. His voice is more clipped than usual as he opens up his drawer, revealing the firearms inside. "What do you want?" [[I'd like to look at your wares | cr.gunlist]] [[Nothing | Visit Town ]]<<else>>Your spurs jingle across the wooden steps into the store, but as you reach out to push the door open you hear a click. The door doesn't budge. From the windows you can see a light flicker off as the curtains are pulled tight. [[Leave | Visit Town]]<</if>>

We've got some good stuff in. Why don't you take a look. We have... <<set $catalog to new Catalog([new Augment("Crossover Frequency", "Dynamically splits and prioritizes incoming sounds allowing you to isolate even the quietest of noises. Achive perfect auditory balance.", "ears", 15, 3, 5, -15, -20,["deadeye"]), new Augment("Neuralink","With the newest cybernetic tech you can now think faster than ever!","brain",40,4,10,-50,-40,["deadeye"]), new Augment("The CORE","Your cardiovascular system will thank you with this new and approved CORE!", "heart",80,5,25,-80,-80,["deadeye"])])>> <<set $deadeyeShops to $catalog.getItemsFromShop("deadeye")>> <<for _item range $deadeyeShops>> <<= [[_item.name]]>> <</for>> You currently have <<= $money >> <<if $money >14.5>>[[Purchase Augments | BuyCR]]<</if>> <<if $money <1>>[[You can't afford anything | Visit Town]]<</if>>

<<if $money > 14>>[[Purchase Crossover Frequency]]<</if>> <<if $money > 39>>[[Purchase Neuralink]]<</if>> <<if $money > 79>>[[Purchase The CORE]]<</if>>

An augment for your ears. It dynamically splits and prioritizes incoming sounds, allowing you to isolate even the quietest of noises. Achieve perfect auditory balance. Cost: 15 [[Buy | Crossover]] [[I've changed my mind | cr.gunlist]]

An augment for your brain. With the newest tech you can now think sharper than ever! Cost: 40 [[Buy | Neuralink]] [[I've changed my mind | cr.gunlist]]

Your cardiovascular system will thank you for this new and improved CORE! Cost: 80 [[Buy | CORE]] [[I've changed my mind | cr.gunlist]]

The older man lays you down on the makeshift operating table to perform the surgery. it doesn't take long, and when you wake up you can feel your blood rushing through your veins. <<set$money = $money - 80>> <<set $power = $power + 5>> <<set $health = $health + 25>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 80>> <<set $fame = $fame - 80>> [[Leave | Visit Town]]

The older man lays you down on the makeshift opperating table to perform the surgery. It doesn't take long, and when you wake up you swear you can hear conversation from across town perfectly. <<set$money = $money - 15>> <<set $power = $power + 3>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 15>> <<set $fame = $fame - 20>> [[Leave | Visit Town]]

The older man lays you down on the makeshift opperating table to perform the surgery. It doesn't take long, and when you wake up you can feel your thoughts running as fast as a bullet. <<set$money = $money - 40>> <<set $power = $power + 4>> <<set $health = $health + 10>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 50>> <<set $fame = $fame - 40>> [[Leave | Visit Town]]

The grocery store is a small humble wooden building plastered in posters and papers advertizing different wares you can find within. People come in and out frequently, and the brass chimes hanging by the door ring every few seconds. <<if $humanity > -1 >> As you enter the store, the woman at the counter smiles wide at you and waves you over to where she sits. "Good to see you darlin' What are you in for?" [[I'd like to look at your wares | cr.itemlist]] [[Nothing | Visit Town ]]<<elseif $humanity > -41 >> As you enter the store, the woman at the front counter's smile wavers. Her eyes scan you up and down and her lips twitch down into a small frown. She seems to feel uncomfortable under your gaze as she looks down, trying to appear busy at the counter. [[I'd like to look at your wares | cr.itemlist]] [[Nothing | Visit Town ]]<<else>> You walk up to the grocery store, but as you try to push the door open you are met with resistance. The people still around on the street watch you with bairly hidden disdain.<</if>>

item 1 item 2 item 3

Tom, an old childhood friend can be found selling meat at the local market. He used to do what you do, but after a bad incident he decided it was best for him to settle down and work at his family's ranch. <<if $humanity > -1 >>He waves to you, with a wide smile.<<else>>You can tell he saw you by the way he tenses, but his eyes don't quiet meet your own.<</if>> [[Keep walking | Visit Town]]

Outside the old run down liquor store an old stray mutt sits passively. The brown fluffy thing is curled up into a ball, allowing its long droopy ears to waterfall over its stubby legs. It's cute in an ugly way. As you pass by the dog's nose twitches. [[Ignore it | Ignore Dog]] or [[Pet the dog | Pet]]

The dog's tail wags lazily as you [[pass by. | Visit Town]] It almost seems disappointed.

<<if $humanity > -30 >>You bend down to offer the old dog your hand. Its wet nose brushes against your gloved hand as it sniffs you. It seems to consider you for a moment before lazily rolling over for you to scratch its stomach. By the time you [[stand back up | Visit Town]] the dog has fallen back asleep. <<else>> You bend down to offer the old dog your hand. Its wet nose brushes against your gloved hand as it sniffs you. It seems to consider you for a moment before its tail's steady wag comes to a halt. A soft growl emenates from its chest. You [[stand back up | Visit Town]] before the dog can bite you.<</if>> /* House */

An old rickety shed right outside Cattle's Run. You've lived here for ages after some hermit sold the place. It's not nice, but it's a safe place to lie low for a while. [[Visit | Visit House]] or [[go back to the map | locations]]

The old rickety door swings open with a whine of its rusted hinges. Light streams in from the thin curtains that cover the small window above your bed. An old dusty [[picture frame | Look]] glints under the light. Even so, [[the room | Bedroom]] feels homey and safe.

You wipe the dust off with your gloved fingers. Under the thick coat of dirt two familiar faces stare back at you. Your parents left this world [[long before their time | Parents]]. Sometimes you still miss them.

Your parents died in the city doing the same work you do now. <<if $humanity > -41 >>It makes you wonder if you shouldn't just setlle down in Cattle's Run<<else>>You can't find it in yourself to care.<</if>> [[Look away from the photo | Bedroom]]

Your boots click against the wooden floor. [[Your bed | Sleep]] calls to you after so many sleepless days. [[The pantry | Pantry]] is never fully stocked, but you're sure you could find something there. Behind you [[the door | Leave House]] stands as a barrier between you and the stressors of the outside world.

<<if $humanity > -1>>Sleep comes easy to you after so much time fighting for your life. You dream of a better home, a safer place. In your dream there is no more fighting- your gun is safely tucked away, only to be touched in case of emergency. People greet you as you walk past without a hint of trepidation. You awaken feeling rejuvenated. <<elseif $humanity > -41 >> Sleep doesn't come easily today. No matter what you do you can't seem to find comfort under your sheets. The harsh metal planes of your body seem to pinch the skin around them. When sleep finally claims you, your dreams are filled wih unease. Darkness surrounds you and all around you, standing tall, are large shadowy towers. Metal scrapes against metal and gears whir in the distance. No matter how far you walk you cant seem to escape their metalic gaze. You awaken feeling unsteady. <<else>> No matter how hard you try you can't seem to fall asleep. Your mind is awake, powered by metal and wires rather than blood and muscle. You stay there for a few more minutes before giving up.<</if>> You [[stand up | Leave House]] from bed, ready to go about the rest of your day.

You open the pantry door and are met with a few dented cans of food. It's not much, but you can [[have a snack | Snack]] if you would like.

You crack open a can of black beans with a small pocket knife and sit down at the small one-seat table in the middle of your bedroom. <<if $humanity > -41>>You eat it slowly, savoring the meal like its your last since it very well could be.<<else>> It takes you a moment for you to realize you don't feel hungry... You don't feel anything anymore. This is pointless.<</if>> [[Throw out the can | Trash]]

You throw the can into the small bin thats functioned as your trash for years before heading for [[the door | Leave House]].

You make sure to lock the door behind you as you face the sprawling desert outside. The wind whips against your face, beckoning you forward. In an odd way its emptiness is beautiful, but you have no time to appreciate its glory. You [[open your map | locations]] to figure out where to go next. /* Ember City */

A sprawling urban city with large skyscrapers and a constant blanket of light and smog. The people here reak of wealth. Underneath the city's image lies another name [[The Ashes | Ashes]] [[Visit | Visit City]] or [[go back to the map | locations]]

The neon lights and constant blanket of noise welcome you into the city. Skyscrapers tower above you like mountain tops you could never hope to climb. People pass by without offering you a second glance as they go about their days. And there it is: [[the bounty board | Cassidy Start]], the pieces of paper touting tantalizing sums of money on it calling your name as you walk by. There are numerous stores here, but you know the best ones... at least for your needs. There's a small [[mom and pop shop | ec.augments1]] called The Iron Giant that sells food and offers cybernetic enhancements whenever they have them in stock. The husband worked as an engineer for years, so his work isn't too bad, although he'd never really worked with augmentations before opening the store. There's also [[a fancy shop | ec.augments2]] uptown where the more well-off folks go to get new augmentations. The work is good if you can afford to pay the price. Towering above the rest of the city, like its own personal sun, the glowing lights of the Blue Flame Casino cast a dim light upon the other steal and glass buildings around it. [[Leave the city | locations]]

The giant sign above the casino with its colored lights that twinkle like stars seems to call you in. The smell of smoke strengthens as you get closer, but if anything it nearly feels comforting- like a blanket pulled tight on a cold afternoon. The security... robots? People? You're not sure what they are anymore, but they don't even look your way as you walk in. In the lobby there are several tables set up with dealers ready to play. The dealers themselves are some of the most augmented people you've ever seen- their entire faces transformed into an amalgamation of wires and lights. You can [[sit down at a table | Gamble]] or [[go further in | investigate casino]] [[leave casino | Visit City]].

You sit down at a spider's eyes table and nod your head to the dealer. Its a simple game, one you played often in your youth. Both you and the dealer roll a die and whoever rolls the highest wins. The dealer is wearing one of the cleanest suits you've ever seen, its crisp black fabric is embroidered with gold thread along the lapels. He seems mostly human although you can't quite tell if the visor that wraps around his head is removable or not. Even still his voice sounds human enough. "[[Your wager? | Wager]]"

The hustle and bustle of people here is nearly overwhelming.

<<if $humanity > 1 >>The husband greets you as you walk in, his one metal arm that he'd gotten done not too long ago still shines brightly- not a single scratch or dent in sight. "Hey partner, what you in for today?" [[I'd like to look at your wares | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Nothing | Visit City]] <<elseif $humanity > -31 >> The wife smiles widely at you as you enter, her long flowing black hair seems to shine under the city's ambient neon glow. "Hey darlin' what is it you need today?" [[I'd like to look at your wares | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Nothing | Visit City]] <<elseif $humanity > -41 >> "Honey, I know its helpful but are you sure you want to do this? At this rate you'll be more metal than man." [[I'd like to look at your wares | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Nothing | Visit City]] <<else>> "Oh darlin' theres nothing more we can do for you. I hope some of you is still in there, would be a shame to loose you."<</if>> [[Leave | Visit City]]

We've got some good stuff in. Why don't you take a look. We have... <<set $catalog to new Catalog([new Augment("'Leg' Replacement","A rusty piece of metal that is vaguley leg looking. It is clearly handmade", "legs", 2,2,5,-2,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("The Final Step", "A slightly less rusty leg with some bronze detailing. The heel has a sharp piece of metal which could be used to kick someone with YEEOWCH","legs",7,2,5,-2,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Rebar", "A metal Arm which is held together with welding burns and prayers. Might lift, might seize up", "arms", 5,2,5,-4,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Firearm","A slightly less rusty arm with an airsoft gun attached to it.Technically a firearm. Technically", "arms", 7,2,5,-6,-10,["the iron giant"])])>> <<set $theirongiantShops to $catalog.getItemsFromShop("the iron giant")>> <<for _item range $theirongiantShops>> <<= [[_item.name]]>> <</for>> You currently have <<= $money >> <<if $money < 2>>[[You can't afford anthing | Visit City]]<</if>> <<if $money > 2>>[[Purchase Leg Replacement | Leg]]<</if>> <<if $money > 7>>[[Purchase the Final Step | final step]]<</if>> <<if $money > 5>>[[Purchase Rebar | rebar]]<</if>> <<if $money > 7>>[[Purchase Firearm | firearm]]<</if>>

An augment for your leg (duh). It's a rusty piece of metal that vaguely looks like a leg... It's only slightly better than your own. Cost: 2 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Buy Leg]]

The wife gives you a sedative to take as you lay down on the old work table. The husband pulls out a few scary looking instruments you can barely process before you fall asleep. When you wake up your leg has been replaced by one of rusted metal. <<set$money = $money - 2>> <<set $power = $power + 2>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 2>> <<set $fame = $fame - 10>>

A slightly less rusty leg with some bronze detailing. The heel has a sharp piece of metal which could be used to kick someone with... YEOWCH. Cost: 7 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Buy final step]]

The wife gives you a sedative to take as you lay down on the old work table. The husband pulls out a few scary looking instruments you can barely process before you fall asleep. When you wake up your leg has been replaced by one of elegantly designed metal. For some reason, you feel like kicking someone. <<set$money = $money - 7>> <<set $power = $power + 2>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 2>> <<set $fame = $fame - 10>>

A rusty metal arm that is held together by welding burns and prayers. Might help lift... might seize up. Cost: 5 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Buy rebar]]

The wife gives you a sedative to take as you lay down on the old work table. The husband pulls out a few scary looking instruments you can barely process before you fall asleep. When you wake up your leg has been replaced by one of rusted metal. <<set$money = $money - 5>> <<set $power = $power + 2>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 4>> <<set $fame = $fame - 10>>

A slightly less rusty arm with an airsoft gun attached to it... it's technically a firearm... you think. Cost: 7 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist1]] [[Buy firearm]]

The wife gives you a sedative to take as you lay down on the old work table. The husband pulls out a few scary looking instruments you can barely process before you fall asleep. When you wake up your leg has been replaced by one of rusted metal. <<set$money = $money - 7>> <<set $power = $power + 2>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 6>> <<set $fame = $fame - 10>>

The massive neon sign for Cyberwares can be seen from nearly anywhere in the city- a constant reminder of how you could improve yourself if only you could afford it. You let the sign guide you to its entrance- a massive set of pristine glass doors. You are greeted by someone who is entirely more machine than man. You can see the pumps and wires pushing blood through its system. "Are you looking to get enhancements?" The robotic voice chirps. Even though the man's face does not move, the synthetic voice modulator purrs as if he was some pleased cat. [[I'd like to look at your wares | ec.augmentlist2]] [[Nothing | Visit City]]

We've got some good stuff in. Why don't you take a look. We have... <<set $catalog to new Catalog([new Augment("Oracle Optics","See the future before it happens. Oracle Optics™ delivers predictive motion tracking, target leading algorithms, and real-time behavioral analysis.","eyes",15,3,5,-30,-20,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("Opulent Crown","Headgear for the truly refined. Cast in 24 Karrot Gold threaded with rose-gold filigree, it serves no function, and that's the point. Elegance has never been less efficient","head",100,0,0,-20,-100,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("StrikerStep VX-9","Forged from milspec alloys, this leg is a blade in disguise. It transforms into a curved cleaver for rotational attacks. They'll never see the spin coming","legs",15,4,15,-30,-30,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("HexSpitter Appendage-X","Forearm-integrated micro-munitions system. Load dart pods or neurotoxin needles. Precision targeting via ocular sync. The future of ranged subtlety.","arms",30,4,10,-30,-30,["cyberwares"])])>> <<set $cyberwaresShops to $catalog.getItemsFromShop("cyberwares")>> <<for _item range $cyberwaresShops>> <<= [[_item.name]]>> <</for>> You currently have <<= $money >> <<if $money < 14.5>>[[You can not afford anything | Visit City]]<</if>> <<if $money > 14.5>>[[Look at the Oracle Optics | oracle]]<</if>> <<if $money > 99>>[[Look at the opulent crown | crown]]<</if>> <<if $money > 14.5>>[[Look at the Strikerstep VX-9 | striker]]<</if>> <<if $money > 29 >>[[Look at the Hexspitter Appendage-X | hexspit]]<</if>>

An augment for your eyes. See the future before it happens. Oracle optics delivers predictive motion tracking, target leading algorithms, and real-time behavioral analysis. Cost: 15 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist2]] [[Buy | buy oracle]]

You are ushered off into a sterile sugery room. The white walls blind you as you are put under. When you wake up you seem to be able to see things in slow motion. Even the tiniest of dust particles is clear in your vision. <<set$money = $money - 15>> <<set $power = $power + 3>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 30>> <<set $fame = $fame - 20>> [[Leave | Visit City]]

Headgear for the truly refined. Cast in 24 K gold and threaded with rose-gold filigree. It serves no function, and that's the point! Elegance is worth the cost. Cost: 100 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist2]] [[Buy | buy crown]]

You are ushered off into a sterile sugery room. The white walls blind you as you are put under. When you wake up you don't feel too much different. There's a weight on your head, but nothing about your senses has changed... You do feel quite fashionable though. <<set$money = $money - 100>> <<set $power = $power + 0>> <<set $health = $health + 0>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 20>> <<set $fame = $fame - 100>> [[Leave | Visit City]]

The strikerstep VX-9 is forged from milspec alloys. This leg is a blade in disguise. It transforms into a curved cleaver for rotational attacks. They'll never see the spin coming. Cost: 15 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist2]] [[Buy | buy striker]]

You are ushered off into a sterile sugery room. The white walls blind you as you are put under. When you wake up you feel barely anything where your leg once was. When you look down you see elegantly designed metal. It feels right. <<set$money = $money - 15>> <<set $power = $power + 4>> <<set $health = $health + 15>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 30>> <<set $fame = $fame - 30>> [[Leave | Visit City]]

The hexspitter Appendage-X, the forearms integrated ammunitions system. Load dart pods of neurotoxin needles. Includes precision targeting via ocular sync. The future of ranged subtlety. Cost: 30 [[Nevermind | ec.augmentlist2]] [[Buy | buy hexspit]]

You are ushered off into a sterile sugery room. The white walls blind you as you are put under. When you wake up you go to wipe your face only to find that where there once was skin there is now metal. It should be helpful on missions. <<set$money = $money - 30>> <<set $power = $power + 4>> <<set $health = $health + 10>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 30>> <<set $fame = $fame - 30>> [[Leave | Visit City]] /* The Ashes */

In the deepest parts of Ember City there lies a maze of alleyways and ruins stacked on top of eachother. It's filled with those who earn their income in less trustworthy ways. If you are willing to take the chance there are "doctors" here you can visit for cybernetics and merchants selling under the table goods. The black market here thrives...just don't expect good quality. [[Visit | Visit Ashes]] or [[go back to the map | locations]]

The entrance to the ashes isn't hard to find. If you go far enough into any alleyway in the city you'll end up there. You choose to follow a path near one of the city's large apartment buildings. You don't have to walk long before the glitz and glamour of the city melts away into smog and ruin. It's darker here, like the sun itself isn't willing to set foot within. Most people here do not have augments, but the ones who do have mechanical limbs that are massive and gaudy. There are only two places here of interest to you: the [[black market | a.gun]] and [[the makeshift cybernetics store, | a.augments]] Forge and Flame. [[Go back to the city | Visit City]]

The blackmarket can be found tucked between two levels of the Ashes. Various stands vendors line the narrow street. One stand in particular draws your attention, run by a dealer you've worked with before. <<if $humanity > -21 >>The man nods to you and you tip your hat in response. When he smiles his metallic lower jaw glints under the neon lights. "Howdy partner," he grins, "Good to see you back?"<<else>>The man looks at you in shock, his eyes drifting over your nearly all-metal form. "Well, pall. If there's any of you left in there I guess you can see what I've got."<</if>> [[I'd like to see what you have | a.gunlist]] [[Nothing | Visit City]]

We've got some good stuff in. Why don't you take a look. We have... <<set $catalog to new Catalog([new Weapon("Pea Shooter", "An old revolver that looks 'well loved'. It's nothing fancy but it'll get the job done", 2, 4, ["blackmarket guns"]), new Weapon("Bucky", "A double barrel shot gun", 8,6,["blackmarket guns"]), new Weapon("Big Iron", "A comically large rifle", 10,8,["blackmarket guns"])])>> <<set $blackmarketShops to $catalog.getItemsFromShop("blackmarket guns")>> <<for _item range $blackmarketShops>> <<= [[_item.name]]>> <</for>> You currently have <<= $money >> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]] <<if $money < 1.5>>[[You can't afford anything here | Visit Ashes]]<</if>> <<if $money > 1>>[[Look at pea shooter | pea]]<</if>> <<if $money > 7>>[[Look at bucky | bucky]]<</if>> <<if $money > 9>>[[Look at big iron | iron]]<</if>>

An old revolver that looks... well loved. It's nothing fancy, but it'll get the job done. Cost: 2 [[Nevermind | a.gunlist]] [[Buy | buy pea]]

The man at the stall hands over the gun to you with a grin. "Hope it treats you well." <<set$money = $money - 2>> <<set $power = $power + 4>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]]

A double barrel shot gun. It has obvious signs of ware. Cost: 8 [[Nevermind | a.gunlist]] [[Buy | buy bucky]]

The man at the stall hands over the gun to you with a grin. "Hope it treats you well." <<set$money = $money - 8>> <<set $power = $power + 6>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]]

A comically large rifle. Not sneaky, but definitely strong. Cost: 10 [[Nevermind | a.gunlist]] [[Buy | buy iron]]

The man at the stall hands over the gun to you with a grin. "Hope it treats you well." <<set$money = $money - 10>> <<set $power = $power + 8>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]]

Most cybernetics from the Ashes come from one place. A large ramshackle storefront that was taken over to become a place for surgeons and augment dealers to do business. <<if $humanity > -11 >>When you walk in people look at you like a piece of fresh meat- their eyes follow you, hungry and wanting.<<else>> only a few people look your way. You fit right in with the over-the-top augments that are fitted against the skin of the people here.<</if>> You stop in front of a desk where a thin man with metal arms emerging from his back barely looks up at you. Behind him several augments are attached to the wall by hooks. [[I'd like to look at your wares | a.augmentlist]] [[Nothing | Visit Ashes]]

Behind the quiet man you see plaques above the augments. They read... <<set $catalog to new Catalog([new Augment("VisionX","The final word in adaptive sight technology. VisionX™ features auto-tuning visual filters, low-light enhancement, thermal blending, and AR data overlays","eyes",15,3,5,-10,-40,["forge and flame"]), new Augment("Vanta-Knife Limb Unit","Built for vertical dominance. Hydraulics deliver wall-scale jumping, and elevated agility. Mobility meets mayhem.","legs",10,3,20,-20,-20,["forge and flame"]), new Augment("GravMaul TactArm","Augmented muscle density paired with shockwave knuckle tech. Land a punch and generate a localized impact radius. Your handshake just became a hazard","arms",20,2,20,-20,-20,["forge and flame"]), new Augment("MantiEyes","The final word in adaptive sight technology. VisionX™ features auto-tuning visual filters, low-light enhancement, thermal blending, and AR data overlays.","eyes",15,3,5,-30,-20["forge and flame"])])>> <<set $forgeShops to $catalog.getItemsFromShop("forge and flame")>> <<for _item range $forgeShops>> <<= [[_item.name]]>> <</for>> You currently have <<= $money >> <<if $money < 9.5>>[[You can't afford anything. The man waves you away | Visit Ashes]]<</if>> <<if $money > 14>>[[Look at VisionX | visionx]]<</if>> <<if $money > 9>>[[Look at vanta-knife limb unit | vanta]]<</if>> <<if $money > 19>>[[Look at gravmaul tactarm | tactarm]]<</if>> <<if $money > 14>>[[Look at MantiEyes | mantieyes]]<</if>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]]

The final world in adaptive sight technology. VisionX features auto-tuning visual filters, low-light enhancement, thermal blending, and AR data overlays. Cost: 15 [[Nevermind | a.augmentlist]] [[Buy | buy visionx]]

You are take to a back room that is hidden behind old tattered curtains. You are put to sleep using a mysterious thick green gas. When you wake up you can see the world clearer than you ever have before. <<set$money = $money - 15>> <<set $power = $power + 3>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 10>> <<set $fame = $fame - 40>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]]

Built for vertical dominance. Hydraulics deliver wall-scale jumping, and elevated agility. Mobility meets mayhem. Cost: 10 [[Nevermind | a.augmentlist]] [[Buy | buy vanta]]

You are take to a back room that is hidden behind old tattered curtains. You are put to sleep using a mysterious thick green gas. When you wake up your legs feel more agile than ever before. <<set$money = $money - 10>> <<set $power = $power + 3>> <<set $health = $health + 20>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 20>> <<set $fame = $fame - 20>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]]

Augmented muscle density paired with a shockwave knuckle tech. Land a punch and generate a loacalized impact radius. Your handshake just became a hazard. Cost: 20 [[Nevermind | a.augmentlist]] [[Buy | buy tactarm]]

You are take to a back room that is hidden behind old tattered curtains. You are put to sleep using a mysterious thick green gas. When you wake up your arm feels stronger than ever. The metal muscles flex with your will. <<set$money = $money - 20>> <<set $power = $power + 2>> <<set $health = $health + 20>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 20>> <<set $fame = $fame - 20>>

With scales like an insect these new and improved eyes offer heat sensing technology and nearly 360 vision. No one can hide from your sights with these. Cost: 15 [[Nevermind | a.augmentlist]] [[Buy | buy mantieyes]]

You are take to a back room that is hidden behind old tattered curtains. You are put to sleep using a mysterious thick green gas. When you wake up your vision swims for a moment. It takes you a second to focus, but when you do you can see the outline of all living things nearby. <<set$money = $money - 15>> <<set $power = $power + 3>> <<set $health = $health + 5>> <<set $humanity = $humanity - 30>> <<set $fame = $fame - 20>> [[Leave | Visit Ashes]] /* Church Town */

An old church town, not too crowded but still well-kept. Religious folk tend to gather here (and people looking to escape the law). [[Visit | Visit Church]] or [[go back to the map | locations]]

The church is busy today with people using the old building as a community center more than anything. A [[pastor | Pastor]] watches the people from a stand at the far end of the church. At one of the tables a group of older women sit around a [[board game | Game]] you don't recognize. [[Leave church | locations]]

The pastor is familiar to you, when your parents were still alive they would take you to his sermons. His hair has thinned over the years but his kind patient face remains the same. For a momnt his eyes catch your own. You [[look away | Visit Church]] or [[walk up to him. | Pastor Talk]]

The pastor nods to you as you approach, his lips tugging upwards into a smile. "I haven't seen you at mass in a long time," he laughs, "Have you been doing well?" [["I've been alright." | Alright]] [["Things have been better." | Better]]

The pastor nods, "That is good to hear. The church is always a safe place for you, if you need it." [["Thank you, but I'm not much of a holy person." | Pastor End]]

The pastor's smile drops for only a moment before he waves you closer. "Unfortunately, that's what I've been hearing a lot of these days. I'm quite sorry about your parents." You know not far from the church your parents lie six feet under unmarked graves. The pastor at least has the mind to give a small apologetic smile. [["It's been hard." | Pastor End]]

"Even as times become harder I hope you can find a safe place here. I'm sure you're not here to entertain me though, I hope whatever you're here for finds you well." With that the pastor offers his hand. You take it for a moment, and the human contact feels comforting after so long alone. You give the man one last polite nod before [[turning back | Visit Church]] to the people flooding the church grounds.

You walk up to the group of women all entranced by the game on the table. It involves cards being laid out on the table, each one depicting various machines. <<if $humanity > -11 >>Even when you are right behind them none of them look your way.<<else>> The women seem to tense up as you draw close.<</if>> There's [[nothing more | Visit Church]] to see here unless you want to interrupt their flow. /* The Desert */

A sprawling desert that goes on for miles between the various cities and towns. Not much happens here, but some trains pass through on their way to the city. Every few miles you may be able to spot some dust-beaten buildings long-abandoned by their owners. [[Visit | Visit Desert]] or [[go back to the map | locations]]

Just outside of town the desert winds start to buffet your face. The sun beats down on you, warming your skin. In the distance, a lone train blows its whistle. [[Walk towards the train tracks | Train]] or [[Go back to town | Cow Town]]

The walk through the desert is uncomfortable but peaceful. The only thing that interrupts your thoughts is the howling wind and dust that whips across your face. When the train comes into view you spot a light- a fire next to the tracks. [[Investigate | Investigate Fire]] or [[Leave | Visit Desert]]

Only a few meters away the dust gives way to the small camfire set up near the rusted metal train tracks. A figure sits near it; smoke billows from their lips as they bring a cigar to their lips. [[Talk to them | Stranger]] or [[Leave | Visit Desert]]

You approach the stranger with hands raised. The figure tenses for a moment before turning to face you. You are met by the face of an older man. His dark eyes seem to see right through you. "Not often I find company here," he drawls, "Come. Sit." The man pats a spot on the dirt next to him and looks at you expectantly, drawing his cigar back between his lips. [[Sit | Stranger Talk]] or [[Turn Away | Stranger Leave]]

You walk away. You can feel the man's eyes burning holes into the back of your head, but he doesn't try to stop you. You should open your [[map | locations]] to figure out where to go next.

You feels your knees protest as you take a seat on the warm dirt. Without even looking at you the man offers the cigar. <<if $humanity > -51 >>You take it and take a long draw, letting the smoke calm your nerves. He seems pleased when you hand it back.<<else>>In the past, you would have accepted the offer but now theres no part of you left that can enjoy the smoke. The man seems to notice your hesitance and shrugs.<</if>> "Folks only come here when they're trying to escape something. What's got ya runnin'?" [[I feel like I'm stuck | Anticorp]] [[I don't know if I'm doing the right thing | Antiwork]] <<if $humanity < -49>>[[Am I human still? | Human]]<</if>>

You shrug, staring at the lights of the city in the distance. "Too much noise. Feel like no matter what I do I'm not going nowhere," you frown. The stranger nods, his eyes following your own. "They'll bleed you dry out there kid. No fault of your own its just how it works." "What's the point?" "To live," the stranger replies, "Simple as that." [[Leave | Visit Desert]]

You frown; the stress, both physical and mental, wears heavy on you. You can feel the sins you've committed just to live crawling under your skin- writhing and ugly. "I don't know if I'm doing the right thing." "Well you're alive aint ya? That's gotta count for somethin' right?" You shrug, reaching over to grab the cigar from the man again. He lets you take it from his fingers with no resistance. "Does it matter if I'm killing myself in the process?" "It's all perspective ain't it?" the stranger hums. "We all gotta die someday." <<if $humanity < -39>>> The man seems to think on his words before letting out a soft breathy laugh. "Although at this rate kid, I'm not sure how much of you is eft that can die."<</if>> [[Leave | Visit Desert]]

You frown, the metal in your body feels like its heavier than normal. "I'm doing everything right but... I don't know what I am anymore." The stranger nods, looking you up and down. "You're a man tryin' his best." Your gaze falls to the metal augments adorning your body. You nearly can't remember how it felt before the metal started to encroach on your skin like a plague you can't escape. [["Is it worth it if by the end I can't recognize myself?" | Myself]] [["I don't think I'm a man anymore | No Human"]]

"Thats up to you. You can stop whenever ya want; the world'll keep spinnin'." [[Leave | Visit Desert]]

"You've still gotta head on your shoulders don't ya? Seems man enough to me." [[Leave | Visit Desert]]

<<set $CorpoBounties = ["retrieve rent","whistleblower","gamblers fallacy","the train station"]>> Go to the [[bounty board | Bounty Board]] <<set $corpo1 to new Bounty("retrieve rent", "Collect a local pubs overdue rent.", "available", 150, -10, -2, "hard",["the first one","dennis","el pequenito caballero"])>> <<set $corpo2 to new Bounty("whistleblower", "Prevent a corporate whistleblower from releasing his findings.", "available", 250, -15, -10, "intermediate",["the first one","dennis","el pequenito caballero"])>> <<set $corpo3 to new Bounty("gamblers fallacy", "Hunt down a notorious gambler and end his winning streak.", "available", 250, -5, -1, "intermediate"["the first one","dennis","el pequenito caballero"])>> <<set $corpo4 to new Bounty("the train station", "Prevent citizens from dodging the trainfare.", "available", 100, -5, -10, "novice",["the first one","dennis","el pequenito caballero"])>>

You approach a large board with a metal rim and torn, patchy cork board littered with an array of flimsy reused paper pinned up. Upon further inspecion, each piece of paper contains a bounty issued by one of the many corporations. <<if $rent_done == false>><<link "Check out the first bounty" $CorpoBounties[0]>><</link>><<else>>The first bounty is no longer displayed.<</if>> <<if $whistleblown == false>><<link "Check out the second bounty" $CorpoBounties[1]>><</link>><<else>>The second bounty is no longer displayed.<</if>> <<if $gambled == false>><<link "Check out the third bounty" $CorpoBounties[2]>><</link>><<else>>The third bounty is no longer displayed.<</if>> <<if $trained == false>><<link "Check out the fourth bounty" $CorpoBounties[3]>><</link>><<else>>The fourth bounty is no longer displayed.<</if>> [[Return to the map | Map]]

In the corner of the bounty there is a corporate logo and four small stars. The top of the bounty reads "Retrieve", underneath is a photo of A muscular man with a glistening metal arm followed by the name "Bill Westwood" The bounty's description reads: Wanted for repeated failure to fulfill property rent payments over a period of two months. Retrieve the owed sum of $650 by any means necessary. Last known location: The Lazy Cat Reward: $50 <<link "Accept bounty" "accept retrieve rent">><</link>> or [[Return to Bounty Board | Bounty Board]]

You make your way through the noise of the city and the aggressively neon lights to a small pub with a flickering neon sign that reads, "The Lazy Cat". [[enter | The Lazy Cat]]

Pushing open the wooden doors, you enter the run down pub. There are various groups at different tables talking and drinking, as well as a particularly drunk group of bikers playing pool near the bar. Tending the bar you see a large man with a metal arm, he must be Bill Westwood. [[Approach the bar | approach Bill]]

As you approach the bar, Bill nods to you and says, "Don't think I've seen you round 'ere before, what can I do for ya?" [[I'm here for the rent you've been missing | inquire on rent]]

"I see, so your one of them cowpunks then." Bill replied. He lit a cigarette and took a long draw, then continued, "Listen, neither one of us wants this to get ugly, I've been having to pay fer my family's meds, and the booze barely pays for itself round this part of town, so what say you we just forget about the bounty and I give you $25 to tear it up?" <<link "Accept Bill's deal" "friend of bill">><<set $money = $money + 25>><<set $rent_done = true>><</link>> [[Push for the rent | push for rent]]

You accept Bill's bribe and return [[home. | Your house]].

You need more money, and you stand on principle, Bill must pay his debt. "All right I see how it is then" Bill said in a stern voice. The pub went quiet around the two of you, and [[Bill reached under the bar... | fight bill]]

You need more money, and you stand on principle, Bill must pay his debt. "All right I see how it is then" Bill said in a stern voice. The pub went quiet around the two of you, and Bill reached under the bar to pull out a shotgun, at the same time you pulled out your gun and began to fire. <<script>>StartCombat(3,7,5)<</script>> <<if $health > 0>>You shoot bill to death, ready to [[collect his overdue rent. | collect rent]]<<else>> Bill fires his shotgun quicker than you can lift your gun, once he's sure you're not getting back up he puts away his shotgun. [[It's over for now cowpunk | Map]]<<set $rent_done = true>><</if>>

Stepping past the silent onlookers, still in shock of what just happened to Bill, you approach the bar and find where [[bill kept his money... | bills money]]

Stepping past the silent onlookers, still in shock of what just happened to Bill, you approach the bar and find where bill kept his money. There was a small safe, already opened, with just enough money to cover the missing rent, and a picture of him with a woman who could only be his wife. [[Contact a corporation representative. | corpo rep]]

After a few minutes a corporate representative meets you outside The Lazy Cat and takes the owed rent, leaving you with <<link"$50 for the bounty." "Map">><<set $money = $money +50>><</link>>

You notice a corporate logo and two small stars in the top corner of the bounty. In bold red text, the top of the bounty reads "Wanted dead or alive" Underneath is a photo of a young man with greasy blonde hair and a circular scar on his left temple. The bounty's description reads: Joshua Dean Wanted for theft of confidential company information, and threat to expose important company secrets. Eliminate or apprehend by any means necessary. Last known location: The Ashes Reward: $75 <<link "Accept bounty" "accept whistleblower">><</link>> or [[Return to Bounty Board | Bounty Board]]

Making your way through the dark alleyways of Ember city you find yourself in the undercity known as The Ashes. The image of Joshea Dean strong in your mind, you wander through The Ashes, you find yourself at the Pine Motel, known for hiding their guests identity. [[Enter the motel | pine motel]]

"What can I do for you friend?" A woman with bright green hair working the desk asks as you cross through the doors. [[I'm looking for someone... | pine motel dialogue 1]]

"What can I do for you friend?" A woman with bright green hair working the desk asks as you cross through the doors. "I'm looking for someone, greasy blonde hair, scar about here" you say gesturing to your temple. "I'm afraid we don't keep a guest book, and I can't disclose any customer information. But if you'd like a room I think I could help you out." [[Threaten the desk attendant | threaten pine motel]] or <<link "Bribe the desk attendant (-$10)" "bribe pine motel">><<set $money = $money - 10>><</link>>

"What can I do for you friend?" A woman with bright green hair working the desk asks as you cross through the doors. "I'm looking for someone, greasy blonde hair, scar about here" you say gesturing to your temple. "I'm afraid we don't keep a guest book, and I can't disclose any customer information. But if you'd like a room I think I could help you out." You hand the woman $10 and she stashes it away behind the desk, "There's a room on the second floor, room 213. The man your looking for booked that room." [[Thank you. | room 213]]

"What can I do for you friend?" A woman with bright green hair working the desk asks as you cross through the doors. "I'm looking for someone, greasy blonde hair, scar about here" you say gesturing to your temple. "I'm afraid we don't keep a guest book, and I can't disclose any customer information. But if you'd like a room I think I could help you out." You put your hand on your holster and repeat yourself, "I'm looking for a man with greasy blonde hair and a scar on his temple, make the right choice." The woman cowers a little and nods saying, "He's in [[room 213 | room 213]]"

You climb the rickety motel stairs and walk down the faded red carpets of the cramped hallways, eventually finding room 213. The door is cracked open slightly, letting soft yellow light stream into the otherwise dark room. You creak the door open, alerting the man inside. Joshea Dean sits curled up on the bed, [[muttering to himself. | insane man]]

After noticing your entrance he turns to look at you, now muttering to you, "I didn't think it would be like this. I didn't think it would be like this." His eyes begin to water as he stares at you, "Please. you have to believe me. I won't tell a soul, I'll-" he stopped to frantically think, "-I'll burn the drive, I'll destroy the data, just please, please let me go." [[I'm afraid I can't do that | insane man 2]]

"Yes, yes you can" He stuttered barely holding composure, "because if you don't, I swear to god I will [[shoot | kill joshua]] you." Joshua pulled out a gun from beside him, still talking. [[Keep listening | insane man 3]]

"Oh what am I doing." The gun fell to his side, "They killed him. My son, I mean. My wife died in child birth, he was all I had, and they just killed him." "What I did was wrong. Was it? No, what the corporations are doing is wrong." [[Spare him | Bounty Board]] [[Attempt to apprehend him | apprehend josh]] [[Shoot him | victory over josh]]

<<set $rng = random(1,6)>> <<if $rng > 3>>You manage to wrestle the man down and put him in cuffs. [[Call in a corporate representative | corpo rep josh]]<<else>> You are unable to make Joshua submit. [[Shoot him | kill joshua]]<</if>>

<<script>>StartCombat(1,4,3)<</script>> <<if $health > 0>>[[You win the scuffle | victory over josh]] <<else>> [[You lose the scuffle | defeat over josh]] <</if>>

You fire at Joshua Dean and before he can shoot back, his corpse slumps to the bed. [[Call in a corporate representative | corpo rep josh]]

Against all odds, Joshua Dean manages to best you, surviving for now. <<set $whistleblown = true>>[[It's over for now cowpunk. | Map]]

A man in a black suit meets you outside the motel and thanks you for dealing with their little problem, handing you <<link "$75" "Map">><<set $whistleblown = true>><<set $money = $money + 75>><</link>> in exchange.

The thin sheet of paper's upper corner appears to be branded with a corporate logo and three small stars. In bold red text, the top of the bounty reads "Wanted dead or alive" Underneath is a dark photo of a man in a bright red velvet suit. The bounty's description reads: Name unknown Wanted for card counting and repeated return to the Blue Flame Casino following expulsion. Eliminate or apprehend by any means necessary. Last known location: Blue Flame Casino Reward: $75 <<link "Accept bounty" "accept gamblers fallacy">><</link>> or [[Return to Bounty Board | Bounty Board]]

You ascend through Ember City drawing ever nearer to the enchanting allure of the Blue Flame, sitting atop its paramount. When you reach the casino you are drawn into it by the dazzling stars making up its sign, its as though you had no recollection of approaching or entering the casino, you simply appeared inside. Passing from table to table you have the urge to [[gamble | gamble?]], but that would be unwise, best to [[keep searching | keep searching]].

Now's not the time, your on a job. [[Keep searching | keep searching]]

As you search deeper into the casino, you approach the [[high rollers tables | the velvet suit]], It wouls be so nice to [[gamble | gamble??]], even just a little.

What is wrong with you, you have to find the man in the velevet suit. [[Go to the high rollers table. | the velvet suit]]

Once you make it to the high rollers table you sit down, sitting next to you is the man you've been looking for, the man in the velvet suit. [[Gamble at the high rollers table | gamble???]] [[Interrogate the man | interrogate]]

You have a serious problem, you need that money, so start [[interrogating the man in the velvet suit | interrogate]].

You turn to the man, "you don't belong here." He interrupts before you can say anything. "I can tell your poor, so run along little cowpunk." [[Excuse me? | asshole]]

You turn to the man, "you don't belong here." He interrupts before you can say anything. "I can tell your poor, so run along little cowpunk." "excuse me?" "You heard me." After a moment of staring his eyes widened in realization, "Oh shit, your here to get me, those corpo bastards hired you." [[Come peacefully or I'll have to take matters into my own hands. | take matters]]

You turn to the man, "you don't belong here." He interrupts before you can say anything. "I can tell your poor, so run along little cowpunk." "excuse me?" "You heard me." After a moment of staring his eyes widened in realization, "Oh shit, your here to get me, those corpo bastards hired you." "Come peacefully or I'll have to take matters into my own hands." "I'm afraid I can't do that." The man stood up and flashed a knife. [[Draw your gun | draw gun casino]]

You draw your weapon as the man in the velvet suit charges towards you with his knife. [[Fire away | fight velvet man]] [[Gamble real quick | gamble????]]

Are you serious, that man is about to kill you and you want to gamble? [[Shoot him. | fight velvet man]]

The man in velvet lunges at you with the knife, and you begin to fire back, <<script>>StartCombat(2,8,2)<</script>> <<if $health > 0>>You hit him dead on, and he lies bleeding out on the casino floor, you should probably [[call a corporate representative quick. | corpo rep velvet]]<<set $gambled = true>> <<else>> Your thoughts of gambling slowed your draw, [[It's over for now cowpunk | Map]]<<set $gambled = true>> <</if>>

A familiar man in a black suit arrives at the Blue Flame in minutes, ready to give you your reward, <<link "$75" "Map">><<set $money = $money + 75>><</link>>.

In the corner of the bounty there is a corporate logo with just one small star. The top of the bounty reads "Defend" followed by a picture of the train station. The bounty's description reads: Duration: 1 day Act as guard at the train station to prevent unruly citizens from vaulting the pay gates to evade the train fare. Use any means to prevent citizens from avoiding the fare. Location: Train station Reward: $25 <<link "Accept bounty" "Defend train station">><</link>> or [[Return to Bounty Board | Bounty Board]]

You make your way to the train station where you find a line of turnstiles blocking your path through to the train. <<if $money >= 5>><<link "Pay to pass through (-$5)" "pass into station">><<set $money = $money - 5>><</link>><<else>><<link "Pay to pass through (-$5)" "poor">><</link>><</if>> or <<link "Abandon the bounty" "Map">><<set $trained = true>><</link>>

You don't have the funds to enter. You must [[Vault the turnstile. | vault into station]]

You pay the fare and pass through as the turnstile clicks loudly. At the same time that you pass through, a man climbs over the turnstile next to you. You notice a security camera on the wall watching you closely, [[Say something to the man | shill]] or [[Ignore it and get the next person | not a shill]].

You vault yourself over the turnstile and hit the ground loudly. At the same time that you pass over, a man climbs over the turnstile next to you. You notice a security camera on the wall watching you closely, [[Say something to the man | shill]] or [[Ignore it and get the next person | not a shill]].

You call out to the man, accusing him of dodging the train fare. "Welcome to the real world goodie two shoes." He sneers back, as he keeps walking towards the train. [["I said stop, you must pay your fare like everybody else" | argue]] you retort.

"Nobody else cares, you corpo shill." The man responds, offended that you had the audacity to call him out. With seemingly no other option, you must decide to [[escalate things | escalate]] or [[just leave it | leave it]]

Feeling like you don't have any other choice, you raise your gun towards the man. He throws his arms upward, "Woah! What the hell man! god damn I'll just pay my damn fare." [[Collect the man's fare | next]]

You decide to let the man go and you watch as he boards the train. [[It's time to start keeping watch | next]]

You ignore the man and hope that whoever's behind the camera didn't notice. [[Stand at guard | next]] or <<link "Abandon the bounty" "Map">><<set $trained = true>><</link>>

Shortly after turning back to guard the turnstiles you see a man in a nice suit and a woman vault over the turnstiles in short succession. [[Call out to them, the fare must be payed. | two of them now]]

The man seems to ignore you, but the woman turns to you and looks at you for a moment before responding, "Filthy cowpunks like you should mind their own business" [[Mind your own business | do nothing]] or [[escalate things | do something crazy]]

It's not worth even trying, the person behind the camera knows for sure that your heart isn't in it by now, you likely won't get paid at this point anyway. you should just <<link "leave" "Map">><<set $trained = true>><</link>>.

You pull out your gun and point it at the man and woman across from you. The man in the suit perks up and looks at the gun. "What the hell do you think yer doin there, I HAVE A MEETING TO GET TO!" The woman chimes in, "Just let us be, my boss won't be happy if I'm late." You start to feel the [[pressure | pressure]] of the situation. <<link "You could still leave, abandoning the assignment" "Map">><<set $trained = true>><</link>>

As you don't stand down, the man and woman start to berate you, but it all becomes a blur. You know they won't pay their fares if you just keep pointing the gun, you need to do something more to show them you're serious. [[Shoot them | shoot]]

You fire your gun until it runs out of bullets. The man lies on the ground in front of you, his suit now drenched in blood. The woman lies sobbing behind him, her legs unrecognizable. [[No one will be skipping their fares for quite some time. | congrats]]

After the day has passed and the train station shuts down, a tall man in a black suit approaches you, and hands you an envelope with <<link "$25." "Map">><<set $money = $money + 25>><<set $trained = true>><</link>>

Downtime! we vibin <<set $deadeyeShops to $cat.getItemsFromShop("deadeye")>> <<for _item range $deadeyeShops>> <<= _item.name>> <</for>>

You wake up to a new day. The sunlights streams through your curtains, giving your small room a golden sheen. You need to find a job, and quick, if you're going to be able to support yourself much longer. As a cowpunk, another slang term for a bounty hunter, you've had to resort to taking jobs for funds. You should check the bulletin boards in either the town or the city. The [[town bulletin board| Bounties]] is filled with smaller tasks. Nothing too big, but the people in town are awfully thankful for the help. And you've found typically its good to help out the people you live right next to. The [[city bulletin board | Bounty Board]] on the other hand has more...intense...jobs. They're harder and more dangerous, but they often pay better. Or if your looking to explore before starting work you can open your [[map. | Map]] /* <<link "Andrew" "Bounties">><</link>> */ /* <<link "Caitlin" "Map">><</link>> */ /* <<link "Cassidy" "Cassidy Start">><</link>> */ /* <<link "Kai" "Kai Start">><</link>> */ /* <<link "Megan" "Megan Start">><</link>> */

<<set $money = 0>> <<set $augments = 'None'>> Here you are in the, where you are. Its unlike anywhere you've ever seen. No word could describe it. [[who are you|Shut up I am so scared right now]]

You can see your [[coin pouch|coin pouch]] out on the table and in the corner of the room is a dirty mirror with [[your reflection|upgrades]].

When did I get $money dollars? Wow!

<<if $augments='None'>>It's just me. The old boots my dad gave me before I left home and my cowboy hat.<<else>>Somewhat odd looking. <</if>>

<<set $health to 10>> <<set $power to 3>> <<set $damage to 3>> <<set $money to 10>> <<set $diceroll to 0>> <<set $humanity to 150>> <<set $fame to 0>> <<set $rent_done to false>> <<set $whistleblown to false>> <<set $gambled to false>> <<set $trained to false>> <<set $inv to new Inventory([new Weapon("Ol' Reliable", "A family heirloom, your dad gave it to you a long time ago and it has since worn down", 0,2,[])], null)>> <<set $cat to new Catalog([new Weapon("Pea Shooter", "An old revolver that looks 'well loved'. It's nothing fancy but it'll get the job done", 2, 4, ["blackmarket guns"]), new Weapon("Bucky", "A double barrel shot gun", 8,6,["blackmarket guns"]), new Weapon("Big Iron", "A comically large rifle", 10,8,["blackmarket guns"]), new Weapon("The Widower","I hope I did the right thing", 0, 10,[]), new Augment("'Leg' Replacement","A rusty piece of metal that is vaguley leg looking. It is clearly handmade", "legs", 2,2,5,-2,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("The Final Step", "A slightly less rusty leg with some bronze detailing. The heel has a sharp piece of metal which could be used to kick someone with YEEOWCH","legs",7,2,5,-2,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Rebar", "A metal Arm which is held together with welding burns and prayers. Might lift, might seize up", "arms", 5,2,5,-4,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Firearm","A slightly less rusty arm with an airsoft gun attached to it.Technically a firearm. Technically", "arms", 7,2,5,-6,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Patchnotes","The pair of ears look like scrap metal that has been sewn together.","ears",8,2,0,-2,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Audio Processors", "It's made of silicone but the material obviously doesn't match your skin and the left ear has a disproportionate amount of piercings.", "ears",5,2,0,-2,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Saffire Glare", "It is off-puttingly blue and the whites of the eyes seem to be... shining? The glow is probably cosmetic. It hasn't blinked in five minutes.","eyes",8,2,0,-6,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Optic Nurv","When you pick it up there is a feint mechanical whirring sound and is the iris looking at you?","eyes",10,2,0,-10,-10,["the iron giant"]), new Augment("Crossover Frequency","Dynamically splits and prioritizes incoming sounds, allowing you to isolate even the quietest of noises. Achive perfect auditory balance.","ears",15,3,5,-15,-20,["deadeye"]), new Augment("Neuralink","With the newest cybernetic tech you can now think faster than ever!","brain",40,4,10,-50,-40,["deadeye"]), new Augment("The CORE","Your cardiovascular system will thank you with this new and approved CORE!", "heart",80,5,25,-80,-80,["deadeye"]), new Augment("Iron Lungs","The iron lungs never run out of breath and can withstand the smog of the inner city. Take care of business with ease","lungs",30,4,20,-30,-20,-20,-20,["deadeye"]), new Augment("Mono Edge Prosthesis","Reinforced joints allow devastating knee strikes, while the heel conceals a retractable mono-blade. Every step is a potential takedown","legs",15,3,10,-15,-20,["deadeye"]), new Augment("RiftSaw Limb Suite","Under the wrist: a concealed rotary blade for cutting through armor, doors, or enemies. Includes active coolant so it never overheats. Carve your path.","arms",25,3,15,-15,-3 ["deadeye"]), new Augment("Oracle Optics","See the future before it happens. Oracle Optics™ delivers predictive motion tracking, target leading algorithms, and real-time behavioral analysis.","eyes",15,3,5,-30,-20,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("Opulent Crown","Headgear for the truly refined. Cast in 24 Karrot Gold threaded with rose-gold filigree, it serves no function, and that's the point. Elegance has never been less efficient","head",100,0,0,-20,-100,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("StrikerStep VX-9","Forged from milspec alloys, this leg is a blade in disguise. It transforms into a curved cleaver for rotational attacks. They'll never see the spin coming","legs",15,4,15,-30,-30,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("HexSpitter Appendage-X","Forearm-integrated micro-munitions system. Load dart pods or neurotoxin needles. Precision targeting via ocular sync. The future of ranged subtlety.","arms",30,4,10,-30,-30,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("Bass Reflex","Enhances low-frequency perception and allows you to experience the bass physically through vibrational feedback. Feel the sound, live the beat, Bass Reflex.","ears",15,2,5,-10,-30,["cyberwares"]), new Augment("VisionX","The final word in adaptive sight technology. VisionX™ features auto-tuning visual filters, low-light enhancement, thermal blending, and AR data overlays","eyes",15,3,5,-10,-40,["forge and flame"]), new Augment("Vanta-Knife Limb Unit","Built for vertical dominance. Hydraulics deliver wall-scale jumping, and elevated agility. Mobility meets mayhem.","legs",10,3,20,-20,-20,["forge and flame"]), new Augment("GravMaul TactArm","Augmented muscle density paired with shockwave knuckle tech. Land a punch and generate a localized impact radius. Your handshake just became a hazard","arms",20,2,20,-20,-20,["forge and flame"]), new Augment("MantiEyes","The final word in adaptive sight technology. VisionX™ features auto-tuning visual filters, low-light enhancement, thermal blending, and AR data overlays.","eyes",15,3,5,-30,-20["forge and flame"])])>>