Capítulo 497: Study on negotiations and how to break them.
"Now that the Boomer's cooperation has been secured, I think that it's time for us to see whether or not Supermutants are capable of operating in civil society... Once you are ready, head to Jacobstown and check the place. I'll defer to your judgement on the matter, as I am sure you have far more experience dealing with barbaric savages than I." House explains.
Tamia nods, "Alright... I'll get to it in a couple days or so. If there's nothing else,?" she asks, waiting for a moment before nodding and leaving. She'd just spent weeks with the Boomers and felt like a vacation was more than necessary. After all, all work and no play makes Tamia a dull girl.
Elsewhere :
Veronica, Anja, and eventually Tamia returned back to Big Mt after their long mission at the Boomers. Afton allowed them their breaks but revealed that he may need a couple of them to accompany him to the 'Peace agreement negotiation' in Primm that the NCR had so gracefully set up.
They reluctantly agree to come should he need them and continued with their vacations. This left Afton alone to plan what'd actually happen for the event, and what he actually wanted to accomplish while there... If the NCR really did want to negotiate, he'd need to think about terms he would actually like to provide and receive... After all, going in without studying would end worse than an exam would.
1 week later :
It's almost time for the event, and things had been steadily progressing in Big Mt... Tamia, Veronica, and Anja had basically been resting the entire time, but everyone else had been doing their own things.
Boone had been learning to create and use various improvised weapons, explosives, and traps under Karl. And in his off time had been showing Josie how to properly spot for a sniper. Afton upon hearing this had the rather manipulative idea of using the duo to cover him at the event.
They'd be set up a good distance outside of Primm, but in a position where they could view everything that happens... He was still apprehensive about what they'd do if forced to choose between Bulwark and their country, so he'd try to fix it by showing them the true face of the NCR...
Of course, they could backfire magnificently if the peace agreements actually go on unmolested, but Afton thought that an impossibility at this point... He'd been monitoring the Mojave Outpost and spotted a number of unmarked vehicles that almost certainly belonged to the NCR... Vehicles were rare enough, but for them to turn up as the Peace negotiations were happening? He called sus.
The good news was that he, Klein, and Mobius had managed to patch the EMP vulnerability in the Power armour. It took a while to adapt the implant EMP defence into the armour, but they managed eventually... Most would just say to upscale it and install as it is, but of course, most people had no idea how electronic shielding and energy dispersal actually worked.
There'd be no point to using the EMP shielding if a single bullet would damage it too much to be usable. So, Afton currently had two suits of Power armour, both of which were upgraded with it. These belonged to Veronica and himself, which was unfortunate as he still hadn't decided on his second 'bodyguard'.
This wasn't the only thing on his mind however, despite the imminent event that was rapidly approaching, his thoughts were still on Christine and the radio signal purported to be from thee the Sierra Madre, the place she and that old fuck Elijah had gone.
Glados had sent a robot to check it out and, surprise surprise, found a bunker with a single makeshift radio that'd been booby-trapped with incredibly powerful sleeping gas, one that might've even been able to affect Afton, despite all his resistances and regeneration.
Glados was still trying to trace back where the original signal was actually coming from, so he'd need to wait and watch the progress. It wasn't like he could intervene and make it go faster, as Glados was simply more efficient at tasks such as this.
A robot drone pops out of the floor next to him and turns its orange eye towards him. "Speak of the devil." he mutters, breaking out from his thoughts. "Is something wrong Glados?"
"No, creator. Have you decided on your second bodyguard yet?" the AI asks out of nowhere.
Afton shakes his head, "Unfortunately no, I don't want to risk anyone's lives for this, as I am almost certain it's a trap of some kind. I'll have Boone and Josie near the town to support if it gets really bad, but other than Veronica who has Power armour, I am hesitant to bring anyone." he explains, though, he was sure Glados neither cared, nor understood the information.
"Might I suggest someone then?" the AI asks and continues at his nod, "The Cyberdog patrol lead by Gabe has returned, perhaps you should bring Gabe as a bodyguard? Its body is big enough to shield you from fire, and its sonic bark would likely knock a building down at full blast." she says.
...
Afton finds himself unconsciously nodding at the idea, Gabe would certainly be a 'statement'... It would be as if he brought a Deathclaw as a bodyguard, except more s significant as not everyone could genetically alter a dog enough to produce something like Gabe. Even Borous was confused at how Gabe became so big... The mixture of Chems, Cybernetics, and centuries of time had had a peculiar effect on the dog, one that wasn't so easy to replicate.
"Alright... I'll bring Gabe, that'll show those fuckin' bureaucrats who's boss." he chuckles, inwardly raising a brow at the fact Glados was mimicking laugher through the robotic drone.
"Ha...Ha...Ha...Ha..."
...
"Glados, could you perchance not do that ever again? Your laughter sounds like something you'd hear before someone was jettisoned into space..."
"...Undetrstood."
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Capítulo 498: Eventful Visit
*Crack!*
Lightning shoots down from the sky a couple of miles away from Primm, and once the dust clears five figures are revealed. Afton was standing in his typical Stealth Armour lacking his usual arsenal of weapons... Currently, all he has equipped are his pistols and Ultra Chainsword. Still enough to wreck someone's shit, but lesser than usual.
On his side stood the towering figure of Veronica in her Bulwark Power armour. The glowing red eyes of her helmet looked incredibly menacing, and that's not even addressing the large Gauss Rifle she held in her arms.
Despite her reluctance, Afton had managed to make her bring it. Usually, she was more comfortable with a plasma pistol and her fist weapons, but Afton felt that more ranged firepower might be needed. It's fortunate her Brotherhood of Steel training had made her comfortable with almost all energy weapons, letting her shake off the rust fairly easily.
Next to Veronica was a creature somehow even taller than her. A humungous Cyberdog looks around with curious eyes, it was smart enough to follow basic commands, and after it had all the chems in its bloodstream flushed it acted almost exactly like a regular Cyberdog, making the creature exceptionally suited to the task ahead.
Behind them were Boone and Josie, the former with two rifle slung across his back. The first was the old hunting rifle that he never let out of his sight, while the other was a more high-tech-looking weapon...
Afton had stayed true to his word and had the scientists create a more powerful Gauss Rifle... It was unimaginatively named 'Railgun'.
[Railgun]
Strength req : 10
DMG : 200
Crit dmg : 200
Crit mult : 1x
Weight : 35
Value : 30000
Special : Direct hits knock the target off of their feet or to the floor if they're too heavy.
As listed, it was incredibly heavy, and Boone would only be able to use it while lying on the floor. Any attempt to fire it while standing would knock him off of his feet from the kickback. Even on the floor the sniper struggled to efficiently use it.
Regardless, the damage it was able to put out was well worth the muscle soreness it'd undoubtedly cause. The only problem it had side from its weight was the fact it needed to charge up before each shot, potentially making the user miss optimal moments.
Of course, for Afton, this weapon had another boon... It technically counted as an Energy Weapon, making his Perks boost the damage to double or more. Getting shot while Afton was wielding this would be like being hit point-blank by a mini-nuke...
Boone was outfitted in the typical combat armour and Deathclaw leather duster, he had considered getting them some desert camo, but the duster was probably better at hiding them anyway. Josie wore something similar, but both now wore deathclaw cowboy hats as well. It'd been a bit difficult to get Boone to leave his Beret, but Afton felt his sniper shouldn't be forced to kill his countrymen while wearing their badge.
Afton brushes dust from his clothes and looks at his companions, "Alright, you guys already know what's happening. Boone, Josie, set up on one of the nearby mountains that have a clear sight inside the town... Hopefully, you won't be needed, but it's best to be safe than sorry." he states.
The duo nose and immediately leave, though, Afton chuckles slightly at Boone's heavy breathes from having to carry the Railgun.
After they're out of sight he turns to Veronica, "Alright, I'm almost certain the NCR are planning to attack us, so be on guard while we're there."
She nods, "Don't worry little small bro, I'll be your meatshield for today!" she jokes, taking as much advantage as she can at the fact she was momentarily taller than Afton today.
Afton just nods and looks to Gabe, patting his side like they'd practised, "Come." he commands, the Cyberdog sticking to his left.
The duo + giant dog stroll up the road towards Primm, they were still a while from the city but already Afton could see people gathering. He didn't know why, but the NCR had been broadcasting the negotiations over the radio, inviting people to come watch this 'event'.
Afton wasn't sure why they were doing this if they intended to attack him, perhaps to make the negotiations seem more legit?... Regardless, it was too late to turn back now.
People quickly noticed the giant Cyberdog and Veronica at his sides and parted like the red sea, allowing him and his bodyguards through into Primm itself. The place was chock-full of people, hundreds or perhaps even thousands had turned up. No doubt the Bison Steve Hotel was racking in the cash.
On the main road, there were far more stalls than there had been last time, all selling foods, novelty items, and commemorative things for the event. Clearly, the residents had been happy to monetize the event, not that Afton could blame them... Honestly, the caps they earned would go towards fixing the town after the shit hits the fan.
In front of the Bison Steve Hotel was a raised stage that already had a couple microphones present, as well as a plinth where speeches would be given from. The sight of this might Afton slightly nervous if he were honest... He hadn't actually written out a speech, he'd thought he'd write something on some paper and that'd be it...
As the trio walk, they're approached by who else but Johnson Nash, the mayor of Primm. The man was wearing a clean black suit, which is strikingly different to his usual dirty overalls and goggles he'd wear.
"Ah, so you've turned up! Thought you'd bail on us to be honest..." Johnson mutters, occasionally taking glances at Gabe and Veronica.
Afton shrugs, "Considering I never actually confirmed that I was coming, I'm surprised you'd stake this entire event on me... Did you even have a backup plan?" he asks, curious.
Johnson nods, "We did. If you bailed on us we'd be selling paintings depicting you as a demon being defeated by a two-headed bear..." the man chuckles when Afton glares at him, "Don't fault me for doing my best for the town. Caps are caps, even if we have to scuff a few shoes for it."
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