Plot 0
	name <Relay Story Combat Template>
	% [[Ver1.0]]
	% retain version number when writing derivative plots
	% v1.0 :  Converted from combat template v1.3

	% This is a skeleton for a relay-story combat mission.
	% You can make it into a complete combat mission just
	% by filling in the blanks in the MESSAGE BLOCKs below.

	% If this mission is being offered by the enemy of the story's
	% controlling faction, do a search for <ENEMY> and follow the
	% instructions each time this label is found.

	% **********************
	% *** ELEMENTS BLOCK ***
	% **********************
	% This plot will likely be called from a faction story.
	% So, it will grab the identity of the faction as its first
	% element, and a member of the faction to give the job to
	% the PC.

	% E1 is the scene this time around
	Element1 <Grab 2>

	% E2 is the NPC who will give the PC the mission.
	% Right now it will just be a person in E1.
	Element2 <Character !Near 1>

	% E3 is the scene that will be used next
	Element3 <Scene Town !Far 1>

	% ********************
	% *** SCRIPT BLOCK ***
	% ********************

	%  V2 = Combat Indicator, if V2=1 combat has been entered
	%  V3 = Email sent indicator.

	%  S2 = Encounter Challenge Rating

	%  S101 = Faction Victory Count
	%  S103 = How many times PC fought for faction

	%  S201 = Load new "relay" plot if S201=0
	%  S202 = Relay victory count; load conclusion when S202>3


	% On a cleanup request, delete this plot unless combat has been
	% entered.
	cleanup <if= V2 0 S= 201 0 AdvancePlot 0>

	% This plot will conclude immediately if NPC E2 is killed.
	start <ifNPCOK E2 else GoDelete>
	GoDelete <S= 201 0 AdvancePlot 0>

	% Combat check. If combat has been entered, V2=1.
	% Combat ends in victory if the number of active masters on
	% team two drops to zero, or ends in defeat is the number of
	% active masters on team one drops to zero. After combat, V2=3
	% if the player was victorious or V2=2 is the player lost.
	% Finally, if the player won, the calling story's faction victory
	% count (by default now story variable 101) will be increased.
	nu1 <if= T1 0 if= V2 1  V= 2 2  LoseRenown S= 201 0>
	nu2 <if= T2 0 if= V2 1  V= 2 3  Reputation 6 1 XPV 50 S= 201 0 S+ 202 1 S+ 101 d3 N= 2 E3>

sub
	% This next bit is the conversation which will happen when the
	% PC speaks to E2.
	Persona 2

	% Fill in something for the rumor string, so the PC will know who
	% has a job to offer. !2 will add the name of the NPC, while !1
	% will add the name of the faction.
	rumor <>
	% eg., rumor <!2 might have a job for you.>


	% ********************
	% *** SCRIPT BLOCK ***
	% ********************
	% If you're feeling faint of heart, just skip this
	% and jump straight to the messages block below.
	% Here are the variables used in this conversation:
	%  V1 = Job offer counter, V1=1 is job offered, V1=-1 if job denied
	%  V2 = Message Randomizer
	%  V3 = Threat value of enemy mecha
	%  V4 = Reward offered to PC for the mission
	% At startup, first check to see whether the PC has already
	% completed the mission or not.
	Greeting <NewChat if= P2 3 else GoCheckLoss Say d5 CashPrize V4 AdvancePlot 0>
	GoCheckLoss <if= P2 2 else GoCheckJob V= 2 5 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 AdvancePlot 0>
	GoCheckJob <if= V1 1 else GoCheckFirst Say 101 Goto GoAddComOps>

	% The first time the PC meets the NPC, the PC will be given the
	% mission automatically if he's part of the same faction, or if
	% he is a friend of the NPC, or if he's already been sent email.

	% The PC will be denied the mission if he's helped the enemy.
	GoCheckFirst <if= V1 0 else GoDenied V= 1 -1 V= 3 Threat S2 100 V= 4 Reward V3 100 Goto GoCheckFaction>
	GoCheckFaction <if= PCFac N1 else GoCheckPrev V= 2 10 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 Goto GoAddComOps>
	GoCheckPrev <ifG S202 0 else GoCheckFriend V= 2 40 V+ 2 d5 Say V2  V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>
	% If the reaction score is greater than 40, PC will automatically
	% be offered the job, but unlike above will not be automatically
	% expected to accept it,
	GoCheckFriend <ifG React 40 else GoNoAutomatic V= 2 15 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>
	% If the PC is not automatically offered the job, there's still
	% a chance to get the job... as long as the NPC doesn't hate him.
	GoNoAutomatic <ifG React -d10 else GoDenied V= 2 20 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 10 V+ 2 d3 AddChat V2 V= 2 13 V+ 2 d3 AddChat V2 V= 2 16 V+ 2 d3 AddChat V2>
	GoDenied <V= 1 -1 SayAnything>

	GoAddComOps <V= 1 1 AddChat d2 V= 2 2 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 4 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 Memo 107>

	% The PC will enter combat here.
	result1 <EndChat V= 2 35 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 Goto GoStartCombat>

	% Alternate Version: PC gains point of Lawfulness for mission
	% result1 <EndChat V= 2 35 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 Reputation 2 1  Goto GoStartCombat>

	% Alternate Version: PC gains point of Chaoticness for mission
	% result1 <EndChat V= 2 35 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 Reputation 2 -3  Goto GoStartCombat>

	GoStartCombat <SavePos S+ 103 1 P= 2 1 Dynamic 2 V3 .nu1 .nu2>
	% <ENEMY> If this is an enemy mission, use the following line.
	% GoStartCombat <SavePos S+ 104 1 P= 2 1 Dynamic 2 V3 .nu1 .nu2>

	.nu1 <if= T1 0 Return>
	.nu2 <if= T2 0 Salvage Return>
	result2 <Goto Result1>

	% The PC needs some time to get ready.
	result3 <NewChat Say 103>
	result4 <Goto Result3>

	% The PC will be told the enemy's point value.
	result5 <NewChat V= 2 25 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 AddChat 1 AddChat 3>
	result6 <Goto result5>

	% The PC accepts the job offer.
	result7 <NewChat V= 2 10 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 Goto GoAddComOps>
	result8 <Goto result7>

	% The PC refuses the job offer.
	result9 <NewChat Say 102 V= 1 -1>
	result10 <Goto result9>

	% The PC tries to get the job via "PLAN A"- be forceful and
	% convincing. This plan uses Intimidation skill in order to
	% succeed. If you want to change it, some alternate "PLAN A"
	% types are presented... uncomment the one you like.
	result11 <NewChat ifG Intimidation 10 else GoR11Lose V= 2 30 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>

	% The PC will impress the NPC with LAWFUL reputation...
	% result11 <NewChat ifG PCRep 2 30 else GoR11Lose V= 2 30 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>

	% The PC will impress the NPC with HEROIC reputation...
	% result11 <NewChat ifG PCRep 1 30 else GoR11Lose V= 2 30 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>

	result12 <Goto result11>
	result13 <Goto result11>

	% PLAN "A", whatever it was, has failed...
	GoR11Lose <NewChat Say 104 V= 1 -1>


	% The PC tries to get the job via "PLAN B"- be friendly.
	% This is done with the Conversation skill.
	result14 <NewChat ifG Conversation 15 else GoR14Lose V= 2 30 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>

	% The PC will impress the NPC with HEROIC reputation...
	% result14 <NewChat ifG PCRep 1 30 else GoR14Lose V= 2 30 V+ 2 d5 Say V2 V= 2 6 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2 V= 2 8 V+ 2 d2 AddChat V2>

	result15 <Goto result14>
	result16 <Goto result14>

	% PLAN "B", whatever it was, has failed...
	GoR14Lose <NewChat Say 105 V= 1 -1>

	% The player doesn't want this stinkin' job.
	result17 <NewChat Say 106 V= 1 -1>
	result18 <Goto result17>
	result19 <Goto result17>


	% *********************
	% *** MESSAGE BLOCK ***
	% *********************

	% 01 - 05 :  Player has won the battle and is being paid.
	Msg1 <>
	Msg2 <>
	Msg3 <>
	Msg4 <>
	Msg5 <>

	% 06 - 10 :  Player has lost the battle.
	Msg6 <>
	Msg7 <>
	Msg8 <>
	Msg9 <>
	Msg10 <>

	% 11 - 15 :  Description of mission.
	%  use "$ \VAL V4 " to insert the pay for the mission,
	%  and don't forget to mention that the PC also gets salvage.
	Msg11 <>
	Msg12 <>
	Msg13 <>
	Msg14 <>
	Msg15 <>

	% 16 - 20 :  Player is asked if he is looking for a job.
	Msg16 <>
	Msg17 <>
	Msg18 <>
	Msg19 <>
	Msg20 <>

	% 21 - 25 :  NPC implies job, PC might have chance to get it.
	Msg21 <>
	Msg22 <>
	Msg23 <>
	Msg24 <>
	Msg25 <>

	% 26 - 30 :  PC will be told exact enemy point value.
	%  use "\VAL V3 " to insert the value.
	Msg26 <Our reports indicate that you'll be up against \VAL V3 threat points worth of enemy hardware. Do you feel up to the challenge?>
	Msg27 <>
	Msg28 <>
	Msg29 <>
	Msg30 <>

	% 31 - 35 :  "PLAN A" or "PLAN B" worked... the PC is offered
	%  a job and may choose either prompt7/8 to accept or prompt9/10
	%  to reject it.
	Msg31 <>
	Msg32 <>
	Msg33 <>
	Msg34 <>
	Msg35 <>

	% 36 - 40 :  Combat is starting.
	Msg36 <>
	Msg37 <>
	Msg38 <>
	Msg39 <>
	Msg40 <>

	% 41 - 45 :  PC has done previous mission in set
	Msg41 <>
	Msg42 <>
	Msg43 <>
	Msg44 <>
	Msg45 <>


	% 101 :  Player accepted job, then left to get ready.
	Msg101 <Are you ready to start the mission?>
	% 102 :  Player has refused to take job; answer to prompts 9-10.
	Msg102 <That's too bad.>
	% 103 :  Player has asked for some time to get ready.
	Msg103 <Okay. Hurry back once your equipment is in shape and we can start the mission then.>
	% 104 :  "PLAN A" has failed, and the PC is not offered a job.
	Msg104 <I don't think so.>
	% 105 :  "PLAN B" has failed, and the PC is not offered a job.
	Msg105 <Sorry, we are not currently hiring anyone.>
	% 106 :  Player doesn't want job; answer to prompts 17-19.
	msg106 <I should get back to work now.>
	% 107 :  Memo
	msg107 <\ELEMENT 2 in \SCENE EScene 2 offered you a combat mission.>

	% 01 - 02 :  Ready to start the mission
	Prompt1 <I'm ready to go.>
	Prompt2 <>

	% 03 - 04 :  Need time to get ready first.
	Prompt3 <Give me some time to get ready.>
	Prompt4 <>

	% 05 - 06 :  What is the enemy point value?
	Prompt5 <What am I up against out there?>
	Prompt6 <>

	% 07 - 08 :  After being asked if he wants a job, PC says yes.
	Prompt7 <Absolutely.>
	Prompt8 <>

	% 09 - 10 :  After being asked if he wants a job, PC says no.
	Prompt9 <Definitely not.>
	Prompt10 <>

	% 11 - 13 : Player tries to get job using PLAN "A".
	%   By default, PLAN "A" is to sound tough and experienced.
	Prompt11 <I'm the greatest pilot. You need me.>
	Prompt12 <>
	Prompt13 <>

	% 14 - 16 : Player tries to get job using PLAN "B".
	%   By default, PLAN "B" is to be friendly and personable.
	Prompt14 <Maybe I could help you with that.>
	Prompt15 <>
	Prompt16 <>

	% 17 - 19 : Player doesn't much care for the job.
	Prompt17 <Sounds boring.>
	Prompt18 <>
	Prompt19 <>


end

