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In the near darkness, a lone figure paused for a mo-
ment to savor the dull burn of thirty-year-old single-malt
scotch as it worked its way down his throat. Around him,
haphazardly packed boxes were scattered about his
“new” office, their contents still unpacked four months
later. Several items and keepsakes had been irreparably
damaged during their move by company peons, but that
wasn’t what angered Theo Two-Hearts the most. No, it
was the indignity of his forced relocation and the contin-
ued degradation.
The Old Man had been in the ground less than twen-
ty-four hours before the rest of the “family” decided to
make their move. They knew that Two-Hearts was off bal-
ance and distracted—in other words, vulnerable. They also
knew that without the Old Man’s protection, Two-Hearts
was an easy target.
They were half right.
Two-Hearts studied his glass in the pale, fading light
of sunset for a few moments and was about to down the
remaining liquid when his commlink chimed. It wasn’t the
standard, company-issued one; it was the one he used
for special occasions. Still holding his drink in the light,
he picked up the ’link with his other hand and accepted
the incoming message. Text only, it simply read: “Possible
candidates located. Normal arrangements?” Two-Hearts
smiled and simply sent “Yes” as a reply. With that, the next
step in his plan was in motion.
He set the ’link down and tossed back the last of the
scotch as the sun’s rays faded. Two-Hearts knew that
someday it would come to this. It was a bitter irony that
a “mongrel Anglo half-blood” was responsible for the
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wealth and power of one of the most ultra-traditionalist
tribes in the Sioux Nation.
For years the “family” had leeched off the Old Man
while arrogantly flaunting their power and influence. The
tribe thought the Old Man had accomplished it all and that
he’d merely taken pity on his mixed bastard of a grandson
and gave him a menial management position to remem-
ber his late daughter, despite the resentment and resis-
tance from the rest of the tribe.
The truth was quite the opposite. The Old Man
had seen beyond his grandson’s blue eyes and dirty-
blonde hair, and saw the powerful medicine within. He
watched over the years as the rest of the tribe did what-
ever they could to break the boy’s spirit, and failed. Like
the tempering of steel, all they did was make him stron-
ger. When the boy came of age, the Old Man became
a secret mentor and taught him all the lessons he had
used to secure the tribe’s fortune and power; lessons
none of the other tribe members had the intelligence
or stomach for.
And while the rest of the tribe lauded their “success,”
little did they know that for the last fifteen years it was
Two-Hearts that secretly made it happen. He did all the
dirty work behind the scenes, brokered the deals, kept ri-
val corporations at bay, and held the real power. But they
thought that with the Old Man no longer able to protect
him, they could strip him of everything. All they did was
start the wheels of their own downfall.
No, Two-Hearts would gut the tribe’s company and
take what was rightfully his. And deep down, he knew the
Old Man would be proud of him for it.
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INTRODUCTION
Starving the Masses is part of the Shadows in Focus: Sioux
Nation series for Shadowrun, Fifth Edition. In it the players
will run the shadows of the Sioux Nation, a unique coun-
try whose origins are directly linked to the Awakening. It
also highlights a part of the Shadowrun universe that, until
now, has been relatively unexplored. Players will need of
their skills, knowledge, and cunning to successfully op-
erate in a nation famous for its militancy, paranoia, and
distrust of anyone not Native American.
Starving the Masses is meant to be an introductory ad-
venture but is adaptable to give experienced gamemas-
ters and players a challenge. It centers on Nature’s Bounty,
a prestigious underground agricultural operation. A for-
mer manager, Theo Two-Hearts, brokers a deal with EVO
Corporation to sabotage the operation and gain a foothold
in the tightly controlled Sioux market in exchange for a
nice new company job. All Two-Hearts needs is a team of
runners to make it happen.
Players should stop reading now. The rest of Starving the
Masses is for gamemasters only. It lays out the plots, char-
acters, and secrets the gamemaster will use in creating the
group’s adventure. Reading beyond this point could spoil
and diminish a player’s experience.
PREPARING THE ADVENTURE
Starving the Masses uses the Shadowrun, Fifth Edition rule-
book. However, anything from additional core game sup-
plements, e-book supplements, or any of the Shadows in
Focus: Sioux Nation e-books can be used by gamemasters
or players (at the gamemaster’s discretion).
This adventure will take the shadowrunners from the
origin of their choice to Cheyenne, Sioux Nation. They
meet with Theo Two-Hearts, and if the players accept the
job, he informs them of the target: the Nature’s Bounty
agro-facility. Their mission is simple: infiltrate, sabotage,
and then get out with no one knowing about it.
Some information and tips about Cheyenne and its cul-
ture are included in this book, but for more detailed infor-
mation see the e-books Shadows in Focus: Sioux Nation and
Cheyenne. Gamemasters can either provide these to their
players in advance or make them available as the player
characters research the city and interact with the locals.
Gamemasters can also find useful historical and back-
ground information on the Sioux Nation in the Sixth World
Almanac and the Shadowrun, Fourth Edition book Shadows
of North America.
ADVENTURE STRUCTURE
In Starving the Masses, Mr. Johnson (Theo Two-Hearts) has
three distinct objectives for the runners to accomplish.
However, the gamemaster has the freedom to run this
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adventure as written, or modify it to best suit the group.
Additional objectives may also be added to expand this
adventure into a full campaign set in and around Chey-
enne or anywhere else in the Sixth World.
MAIN SECTIONS
This book is organized into sections to assist gamemas-
ters when running the adventure:
• Preparing to Play: A plot synopsis, necessary back-
ground information, and other useful details and data.
• Adventure Scenes: The adventure itself, broken down
into individual scenes.
• Legwork: Summaries of information and data the
player characters might find during their research.
• Cast of Shadows: Profiles of the primary NPCs the play-
er characters will interact with during the adventure.
• Player Handouts: Information designed for players.
ADVENTURE SCENES
The adventure itself plays out over a series of sequential
scenes. Each scene contains some, or all, of the following
subsections:
• Scan This: A brief summary of the events in the scene.
• Tell It To Them Straight: A text selection that’s read
directly to the players or paraphrased when the play-
ers reach specific points in the scene.
• Hooks: Descriptions of ways that players might be
encouraged to play a scene.
• Behind the Scenes: The mechanics behind each
scene, including NPC motivations and any secrets or
special instructions for the scene.
• Subplots: Secondary adventures (or red herrings)
that offer avenues for gamemasters to make the ad-
venture less linear for players.
• Pushing the Envelope: Suggestions for gamemasters
on altering the scene to challenge more experienced
players or powerful characters.
• Debugging: Suggestions for getting the adventure
back on track if the players’ actions derail it.
• Places of Interest: Locations featured in the scene,
including descriptions and ratings for security sys-
tems and Matrix systems.
• Grunts and Moving Targets: NPCs in that particular
scene.
NON PLAYER CHARACTERS
Non-player characters (NPCs) are vital to any adventure.
They are the allies, enemies, and contacts with whom
the players will interact during the adventures. Important
NPCs have stats in the Grunts and Moving Targets section
of each scene, while major NPCs are listed in the Cast of
Shadows section.
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GAMEMASTERING THE ADVENTURE:
TIPS AND TACTICS
TIP ONE: READ THE ADVENTURE
Being familiar with the entire story lets you see how each
part leads to the next. Knowing what’s coming down the line
helps you adapt when the players inevitably come up with
something not in the adventure.
TIP TWO: ASSESS THE ADVENTURE
Rarely does an adventure unfold exactly as written.
Assessing the adventure lets you customize the adventure to
fit the specific group and make it more enjoyable or fit your
own gamemastering style.
TIP THREE: KNOW THY PLAYER CHARACTERS
A gamemaster should have complete information on each
of the player characters prior to running the adventure, so
you can assess their individual and group skills, contacts, and
abilities. This will help ensure that all players can contribute
in some way or avoid any problems because of the lack of a
necessary skill.
TIP FOUR: TAKE NOTES
Written notes keep things organized. They remind
you when to distribute a handout or of details you should
emphasize to make adventure run efficiently and is useful in
awarding Karma and handling contacts at the conclusion of
the adventure. Also, in subsequent adventures, the choices
players make in one game could affect them in the next
adventure.
TIP FIVE: DON’T LET THE DICE RUN THE GAME
Dice rolls are used to help resolve a situation or scene
during an adventure. But sometimes, a single dice roll, either
by the player or by the gamemaster, can end an adventure. A
gamemaster has the power and authority to tweak the rolls
to keep the story/adventure going if the players have some
bad luck. While it’s an accepted rule of thumb to never use a
fudged roll to purposely harm a player or keep the adventure
going, a gamemaster is within their rights to enforce any dice
roll during a game or adventure if they feel that the roll is a
proper outcome.
TIP SIX: DON’T PANIC!
At some point, a gamemaster will make a mistake;
everyone does. They may forget a rule, misread something in
the adventure, forget an important clue, or let the players go
a bit off track. It happens. The best thing a gamemaster can
do in this situation is rectify the situation as much as they can
and move on.
TIP SEVEN: HAVE FUN!
A game should not feel like work, period. If you’re not
having fun, why do it at all? This is equally true for both players
and gamemasters.
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BACKGROUND
“The Corporate Court may not own the soul of the Sioux
Nation, but it definitely rents it once and a while.”
Because of their proud heritage of independence and
self-reliance, this is the best way to describe business prac-
tices within the Sioux Nation. They’ll never admit they’re
not masters of their own destiny, but the Sioux Nation
knows they rely, at least partially, on foreign businesses—
though ones that are highly regulated with laws favoring
domestic corporations. Some foreign corporations, such
as Ares Macrotechnology, have gained footholds in vari-
ous Sioux markets, and they want more.
The dominant market in the Sioux Nation is agriculture,
and control over it is fierce. The current industry leader is
the Wind River Corporation (WRC). Since 2062, they’ve
bankrupted and or absorbed all of their competition to be-
come the king of the Sioux agro-mountain. But every king
has a potential usurper, and several megacorporations are
lining up.
The core of WRC’s control of the agro-market is their
five main production facilities located throughout the na-
tion. These facilities grow everything from genetically en-
hanced wheat and soy to fresh hydroponic fruits and veg-
etables. Some also serve as on-site research stations that
are at the forefront of agro-technological research. While
all of these facilities are owned lock, stock, and barrel by
WRC, one in particular, Nature’s Bounty, has a unique posi-
tion within the WRC hierarchy.
The last facility to be absorbed by WRC, it was a fierce
point of contention for several years. WRC tried every trick
in the book, including shadowruns, to absorb Nature’s
Bounty, but the acumen of then-owner Xavier Smiling-Fox
kept WRC at bay. The “Old Man” of Nature’s Bounty had
the WRC leadership completely convinced that he could
hold out forever, but the truth was that Smiling-Fox was
just holding out for the best deal. Eventually, Nature’s
Bounty was absorbed by WRC in late 2065, but unprec-
edented concessions were given. Rumors say that WRC
CEO Franklin Wirasaup secretly admired for Smiling-Fox
and granted an unspecified gentleman’s deal.
On paper, Nature’s Bounty looks like just another WRC
holding. In reality it still functions as it did before the take-
over. Smiling-Fox’s family, mostly, runs the facility as they
see fit, without major oversight from WRC as long as profits
remain high. Nature’s Bounty is currently WRC’s largest site.
But it’s not a site without problems, as operations
there have gone through a massive shakeup with Smiling-
Fox’s recent death. Per the gentleman’s deal, control of
the operation was supposed to go to Theo Two-Hearts,
Smiling-Fox’s grandson. The rest of the Old Man’s family,
however, resented a half-blood getting control and used
their own connections to deny the claim through falsified
documents and Sioux laws governing race. WRC didn’t
care who ran things—they wanted profits.
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What Smiling-Fox’s family didn’t realize was that Two-
Hearts was the Old Man’s secret protégé who handled all
of the dirty work and off-the-books operations. Now reg-
ulated to a nothing position until they can decide what to
do with him, Two-Hearts finally snapped. He decided to
get some payback on everyone who has wronged him, in-
cluding the family and the Sioux Nation. While appearing
weak and helpless, he reached out through his consider-
able shadow network and proposed a deal to Evo.
The megacorporation recently acquired several new
agricultural assets, including the Dyson 3 agro-space sta-
tion, and was looking to expand their agro-market hold-
ings. Two-Hearts said he can sabotage Nature’s Bounty so
that it not only sets back food production in the SN but
also puts Evo in a position to offer aid. This also leaves
the door open to procure Nature’s Bounty through a vast
series of concessions where Evo gains de facto control of
the company; all this in exchange for a nice new job. If the
plan works, Evo will have their foothold in the most lucra-
tive market in the Sioux Nation and Two-Hearts will show
both his family and the Sioux who has the “inferior” blood.
All Two-Hearts has to do is take out one-fifth of the
Sioux Nation’s food supply.
PLOT SYNOPSIS
Theo Two-Hearts is not a happy man. First his beloved
grandfather, Xavier Smiling-Fox, dies under mysterious
circumstances, and then he’s unceremoniously stripped
of his position within Nature’s Bounty by envious, rac-
ist family members looking to cash in on the compa-
ny’s successes without doing any real work. The family
knows that because of Two-Hearts’ mixed Sioux-Anglo
heritage, he has few options in the Sioux Nation. So they
decide to keep him around as an object lesson. And for
personal amusement.
Blind with arrogance, the family failed to see just how
dangerous Two-Hearts really is. Four months after his
grandfather’s death, Two-Hearts has enacted the second
part of his revenge plan. For this he will need some out-
side help.
The adventure begins for the players in whatever ap-
propriate location in the usual way—namely, their fix-
er contacts them about a job. Mr. Johnson is looking for
uniquely qualified individuals to handle a little problem for
him, and he wants to have a meet-and-greet in Cheyenne
to talk price. Once the players agree to the meet, they’re
instructed to hook up with a Coyote named Blackhawk.
He’s been hired to help get the players cross borders into
Cheyenne. During the infiltration, the players meet with
the usual challenges of illegal crossings.
When they arrive, they meet with Mr. Johnson, and af-
ter the obligatory haggling and negotiation session, he in-
forms the players of the target. The job is straightforward,
but how this is accomplished depends on the players.
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After the meet, the runners are turned loose to do
some legwork. Unless the players are Native American,
legwork will be difficult. Locals and authority figures will
automatically be suspicious, and any misstep could blow
the whole operation.
Once the players formulate a plan of attack, it’s time to
do the job. Nature’s Bounty is a massive research facility
and distribution hub. There are limitless ways the players
can do the run, but there are multiple challenges as well.
Security is tight, but Mr. Johnson gives the players some
intelligence to help them.
Succeed or fail, once the runners egress from Nature’s
Bounty, the clock will be ticking. One-fifth of the Sioux Na-
tion’s food supply is tied up in that facility; the security and
military forces will be out for blood. All that’s left for the
players is to meet with Mr. Johnson, get paid, and get out.
Unfortunately, Evo has given Mr. Johnson orders to tie up
loose ends. Blackhawk will warn the players, unless they
gave him too much trouble, that the meet is an ambush
and the players will have to fight their way out.
Should they survive, they’ll need to get out of the Sioux
Nation. If the players cultivated a friendship—or at least a
working relationship—with Blackhawk, he’ll agree to help
get them out of the SN. And all they have to do is dodge
the Sioux Military. Once the players make it across the
border, they are safe, or as safe as their lives ever are.
SCENE ONE:
GETTING THERE’S
HALF THE FUN
SCAN THIS
It’s been said that a journey of a thousand miles begins
with a single step. For shadowrunners, that first step is
usually a call from their fixer. This time, Mr. Johnson is
offering a pretty hefty payday for some straightforward
sabotage work. The only catch: It’s in the Sioux Nation, a
place that’s hard for out-of-town, non-Native runners to
operate in. But the fixer says the payday is worth the trip.
If the runners accept, they’re directed to a section of
Sea-Tac Airport (or an airport near their current location)
to hook up with Blackhawk, a prime rigger and smuggler
who runs the routes through the Native American Nations
from Seattle to the UCAS and CAS. He’s been paid to de-
liver the runners to a safehouse located east of Cheyenne.
How exactly they’ll travel to Cheyenne depends on
what vehicles the runners have and what route they take—
land or air. Blackhawk has numerous vehicles, including
T-birds. If the runners’ team includes a rigger who wants to
bring their own vehicles and equipment along, Blackhawk
will ride shotgun or wingman to get them get past the var-
ious checkpoints they’ll have to bypass. If not, then every-
one can simply pile up into one of Blackhawk’s babies.
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Once in the Sioux Nation, Blackhawk will drop them
off. From there, it’s up to the players to make the meet in
Cheyenne, two days from now.
TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT
The shrill tone of the “incoming message” alert from your
commlink echoes in your doss. Throwing off the covers,
you notice that it’s 0451. This had better be business. This
was the first good sleep you’ve had in weeks, and imag-
es of swift, painful retribution quickly fill your mind. They
become even more prominent when you see the number.
What is it about fixers waking people up at the most in-
opportune times?
After letting it ring one more time, you grumble to
yourself and hit “accept.” After a second, the two devices
sync up as security programs activate to attempt to keep
this conversation private from any outside listeners. The
ever-smug face of your fixer then appears.
“Hoi, hoi! I would say I was sorry for calling you this
early in the morning, but we both know it’s not true so I’ll
just skip that unnecessary pleasantry. But before you de-
cide to hang up out of spite, give me at least ten seconds.
A nova-hot opportunity dropped in my lap. Seems a Mr.
Johnson is in need of some specialized help and, get this,
he’s offering at least twenty-k. So you want to know more,
or you want to go back to your pillow?”
“Still listening? The link’s still active and you’re not yell-
ing at me, so I’ll take that as a ‘yes.’ Anyway, so far, it looks
like a standard meet-and-greet. What’s interesting is that
it’s in Cheyenne. Yeah, that’s right, in the fragging Sioux
Nation. Now before you get bent out of shape, my sources
say it’s legit, and Mr. Johnson has arranged for transpor-
tation. And did I mention at least twenty-k for this job?
You want it, be at Gate 26-C, Sea-Tac Airport by 0600. Tell
them you’re there to see Blackhawk for the sightseeing
tour. That’ll get you in. Blackhawk will have more details,
but don’t try anything funny; he’s a pro. Okay, hotshot,
that’s all I got. The rest you’re going to have to get from
Mr. Johnson.”
IF THE PLAYERS AGREE
TO GO GATE 26-C:
Along the fence leading to Gate 26-C, normal print signs
and ARO tags proclaim this part of the airport has “Re-
stricted Access” and is “Closed for renovations.” Looking
through the fence, you see numerous buildings that look
like they’re in various stages of demolition and re-con-
struction. At the gate itself, a bored-looking ork in an
ill-fitting security uniform sits in a small guard shack, and
looking more concerned with the commlink in his hands
than anything else. As you approach, the guard puts
down the link and steps out to meet you. He’s large and
thick for an ork, with a massive gut, but his eyes are sharp.
And while his “uniform” looks a bit rough around the edg-
es, the heavy pistol on his hip looks ready for business.
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“Can I help you?” he asks in a voice that sounds like two
rocks rubbing together.
ONCE THE PLAYERS
GAIN ADMITTANCE:
The guard directs you to building Number Sixteen, “three
buildings over and on the left and go to the back.” As you
head down the access road, you notice that some of the
buildings look like they’re still in use; power cables, obvi-
ous security measures, and sat-uplink arrays are visible.
Once you reach Number Sixteen, which is a converted
hangar, and go around back, a small slit about eye-level
in the door opens up. A pair of blue eyes look at you for
a moment before the door opens. A young girl, no older
than eight and holding Colt Cobra SMG and wearing a
pair of smudged overalls stands there staring. She then
screeches “THEY’RE HEEEEEEEERE!!!!” before running
into the hangar.
The inside is a rigger’s paradise. Vehicles ranging from
ground vehicles to aircraft, in various stages of repair or
modification, line the walls in mini-repair bays, while oth-
ers look like they’re being prepped at the far end. Near
massive bay doors sits the centerpiece of the collection,
a matte-black GMC Banshee. One of the maintenance
hatches is open and a pink-haired human female in her
mid-to late twenties wearing a flight suit is typing in the
air with AR gloves.
Before anyone gets her attention, a confident voice
comes from behind you. A short but athletically built human
with obvious cybereyes and iron-grey hair who appears to
be in his mid-fifties steps out from behind a step-van while
wiping grease from his hands. “I wouldn’t interrupt Osprey;
she gets a bit cranky when someone interrupts her. Hoi,
name’s Blackhawk. I hear you need a ride.”
HOOKS
The beginning of this scene is a standard meet-and-greet
for the players but they are encouraged to interact with
Blackhawk. However, the real action comes in the second
half of the scene when the players are on their way to
Cheyenne.
BEHIND THE SCENES
This scene can be as easy or as hard as the gamemaster
needs it to be. Unless the players do something really stu-
pid or disrespectful, meeting Blackhawk should go well.
Rena, the little girl, will hide the entire time, but she is
friendly if anyone attempts to play hide-and-seek with
her. Osprey is cool but professional and will talk shop if
the players don’t come across as idiots. Blackhawk talks
like a mentor, but his enthusiasm for running is apparent.
Blackhawk will go with whatever transportation option
the players decide, although he will offer advice. If the
players decide to travel by ground in their own vehicles,
Blackhawk will take one of his modified cars and ride shot-
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gun for the players. For the border checkpoints, Blackhawk
has enough contacts to make crossing relatively easy, at
the gamemaster’s discretion, if everyone keeps their cool.
If the players happen have their own aircraft, Black-
hawk will escort them in his T-bird, a custom GMC Ban-
shee he calls Black Sunshine. The players should know that
operating a foreign aircraft in Sioux Territory is extremely
risky. If the runners decide on letting Blackhawk take the
wheel, he’ll use Black Sunshine and give the players a ride
they won’t soon forget.
No matter how the runners travel, the gamemaster
should emphasize how difficult crossing NAN and Sioux
borders are. If the trip feels too easy, throw in a few close
calls for the players to avoid (see the Possible Entry Com-
plications sidebar for some ideas).
If the players bond with Blackhawk during this scene,
either by sufficient role-playing or combat, give them
Blackhawk as a contact with a Loyalty of 2.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
The journey to Cheyenne is rife with possibility for mak-
ing the player’s trip a living hell. All the gamemaster has
to do is increase the encounters and make the Sioux bor-
der patrols something to fear. Manned patrols can be
everywhere with drone and or spirit backup. At border
checkpoints, security agents can be extra thorough, with
ID screening and vehicle searches.
POSSIBLE ENTRY COMPLICATIONS
DEBUGGING
Even in the first scene, there’s potential for destroying the
adventure. Naïve players may not take the threat of Sioux
security seriously and try to force their way across the
border. Also, gamemasters may accidentally make things
too difficult. Gamemasters will have to find the balance.
The one advantage the players will have in this scene is
Blackhawk. Don’t be afraid to use him as the cavalry rid-
ing to the rescue if the players end up in a situation they
can’t handle.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Gate 26-C, “Number Sixteen”: Under “renovation” for
over a decade, 26-C is a private airstrip on the south side
of Sea-Tac Airport operated by a coalition of riggers and
smugglers. For the right price and proper introduction,
transport can be arranged from here while bribes from the
coalition members keep local authorizes busy elsewhere.
Number Sixteen is Blackhawk’s main operating base. From
here he maintains his small fleet of smuggler vehicles for
excursions through the NAN and into UCAS or CAS.
GRUNTS AND
MOVING TARGETS
NAN/SIOUX NATION BORDER
SECURITY OFFICER
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG

The gamemaster can arrange for any number of possible 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 6 4

encounters while the players are on their way to Cheyenne. Condition Monitor 10/10
While this part of the scene is not meant to be difficult, it is Armor 12
recommended that at least one of the following situations Limits Physical 5, Mental 4, Social 5
occur, if for no other reason than to give the players a reason Initiative 7 + 1D6
to bond with Blackhawk. Skills Clubs 3, Firearms skill group 4, Law Enforcement
(Professional Knowledge) 5, Perception 5, Unarmed
• Fight off a roaming patrol, either manned or drone. Combat 5
• Wandering into the path of a go-gang or smugglers Gear Armor jacket, commlink (Device Rating 4), glasses
• Suspicious guard at a border checkpoint (this is an (Rating 4, w/ camera, image link, low-light vision,
smartlink, thermographic vision)
opportunity for a face to get some action).
Weapons AK-97 [Assault Rifle, Acc 5(7), DV 10P, AP —, SA/
• Mechanical breakdown BF, RC —, 3(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular ammo,
• Random critter encounter smartgun system]
• Group-specific encounter (NPC or antagonist from Ares Predator V [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5(7) DV 8P, AP
–1, SA, RC —, 15(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular
previous adventure) ammo]
Defiance EX Shocker [Taser, Acc 4, DV 9S(e), AP –5,
For additional information on ideas for border crossing in SS, RC —, 4(m) w / 8 taser darts]
Stun baton [Club, Acc 4, Reach 1, DV 9S(e), AP –5]
the Sixth World, see the e-book Coyotes.

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SIOUX NATION AIR PATROL
DRONE: C-D DALMATIAN II
To help border patrols, the Sioux Nation developed
a modification kit for some of its Dalmatian drones.
During patrols or during combat, the Dalmatian II works
in conjunction with standard Dalmatians in a three-unit
“pack.” One standard Dalmatian acts as a spotter, while
two Dalmatians act as hunters to attack or delay intrud-
ers until aircraft can be scrambled. Note that when these
drones are set against the players, use the stats below
for any combat with Pilot + Default Dice Pool (limit 5)
for any tests.
C-D DALMATIAN II
HANDL SPEED ACCEL BODY ARM PILOT SENS
5 5 3 5 5 3 3 can see that the locals are doing their best to be polite and
Weapons Ingram Valiant [LMG, Acc 5(6), DV 9P, AP –2, BF/
FA, RC 2, 100 (belt), w/ regular ammo, smartgun
system]
SCENE TWO:
JUST A FRIENDLY
LITTLE MEETING
SCAN THIS
Blackhawk takes the runners to one of his safehouses
near Cheyenne. Before he departs, Blackhawk gives the
runners some items they will find handy for getting to the
meet. From there, they meet with Mr. Johnson, a.k.a. Theo
Two-Hearts, to discuss this job of his.
TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT
WHEN THE PLAYERS ARRIVE AT
BLACKHAWK’S SAFEHOUSE:
You finally make it to the safehouse, an abandoned truck-
stop twenty kilometers north of Cheyenne along old I-25.
The remains of a combination restaurant/fueling station/
gift shop look ready to fall down with the next stiff breeze,
but the adjacent semi-truck service center still looks strong
after who-knows-how many years. After a quick perimeter
sweep, Blackhawk pulls up to one of the service center’s
massive bay doors. Despite their rusted appearance, they
open quickly and smoothly, allowing everyone to enter.
Automated lights reveal a well-used but functional vehicle
shop with an office converted to dorm-style housing.
“Welcome to one of my many homes away from
home,” Blackhawk says as everyone exits the vehicle. “It’s
not the prettiest, the maid never comes by, and all I’ve got
in the cabinets are ration packs and bottled water, but she
does the job. Most importantly, the sat-uplink to the Sioux
grid, the small solar array and the air conditioning/heating
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unit still works, and that’s something. Now before I buzz, I
have a few things for ya.”
WHEN THE PLAYERS
ARRIVE IN CHEYENNE:
It’s nowhere near as big or flashy as Seattle or New York,
but Cheyenne definitely isn’t a collection of tipis. Mini
arcologies and modern high-density architecture share
the streets with buildings that are between one and two
centuries old but have been painstakingly renovated and
maintained. It seems that most of the city is being updated
and or renovated in some form. Trees and other forms of
greenery are seamlessly integrated everywhere. But de-
spite the showroom-floor level of cleanness, one thing is
painfully obvious: ninety-nine percent of the people are
Natives. There are a few non-Native visitors, but an idiot
arrogant at the same time. Local law also seems to take a
special interest in outsiders. As you pass by a quartet of
officers having a friendly discussion with some non-Na-
tives, who are bent over a patrol vehicle with legs spread.
Thankfully, the meet location is close.
MEET DIRECTIONS
“Drive through the intersection of Logan Ave and East
19th Street at approximately 1138 and tap the breaks once
before completely proceeding through. Then pull into the
pay-parking lot on the right and tell the attendant that your
engine charge is low and you could use a quick plug in. You’ll
be directed from there.”
ONCE THE PLAYERS
ARRIVE AT THE MEET LOCATION:
The attendant seems uninterested but directs you to spot
33 on the far side of the lot. As soon as you pull in, a taxi-
van comes around a row of cars and pulls to a stop next
to the Roadmaster. The driver, a middle-aged man with a
tribal-print bandanna, looks at you over the top of cheap
mirrorshades. “Hey, heard from Mr. Johnson that you
need a ride. Hop in!” The automatic sliding door opens
just enough to get in but no more. In the back of the van
sits a mid-thirty-ish human male in a modest business
suit. His hair and skin are somewhat atypical for the re-
gion, but his facial features seem a bit off. After the van is
moving, he flashes you a smile and speaks, with a slight
but noticeable accent.
“Greetings. If you haven’t already guessed, I am Mr.
Johnson. I hope you can forgive the elaborate procedures
and meeting location, but the Sioux shadows present their
own unique challenges and I’ve found this is the best way
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to conduct business with as little hassle as possible. Now
then, I’ve brought you a long way, so let’s not waste words.”
HOOKS
In any meet with Mr. Johnson, it’s always a good idea to
play it cool and professional, but that goes double here.
The players in hostile territory and should act according-
ly. Drawing any attention is ill-advised.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Before he leaves the players, Blackhawk has a few things
to give them. The first is the final directions to the meet.
This can be done by direct data transfer or data chip. The
next is an old but well-maintained Ares Roadmaster van
he’s used for his local work. The van is large enough to fit
a wide range of metatypes, has up-to-date AR and regu-
lar plates/registration, and tinted windows for some pri-
vacy. Blackhawk also has some forged ID/e-documents
for the players (Rating 3). They’re not the best and won’t
pass serious scrutiny, but they’re enough for a casual in-
spection. He also gives them the use of the safehouse
because he’s abandoning it soon anyway, so the players
can raid the fridge without worrying about any damage
to the house or the Roadmaster.
ARES ROADMASTER
HANDL SPEED ACCEL BODY ARM PILOT SENS SEATS
3/3 3 1 18 18 3 3 8 While Two-Hearts has his plan, so does Evo. This venture
Finally he’ll tell the players that he’ll be in the area for
the next few days on business, and he could offer them
a ride back if they need it. He’ll also suggest exchanging
commcodes to stay in touch if they need a ride or if they
become separated.
At the meet, Theo Two-Hearts, like any other Johnson,
plays it cool but is respectful. He put a lot into this plan and
he wants to see it through. That means he is willing to pay
for it. He doesn’t go into details, but he says there’s poten-
tial to make up to 20K, possibly more with bonuses. If the
players are interested, he continues.
The job is straightforward but challenging: infiltrate Na-
ture’s Bounty and complete specific objectives before the
complex’s bi-annual security system upgrade is complet-
ed in five days. After that, the chances of being able to
successfully infiltrate the facility drop to near zero.
Objective one: Place explosive charges in the under-
ground production fields at key locations. When detonat-
ed, these charges will bury the facility but still allow it to
be salvaged later (although Two-Hearts will leave out that
bit). This is the primary objective and must be completed
above any others.
Objective two: Infiltrate the distribution hub and lace
some of the outbound trucks or processing lines with a
bacteria sample that will taint the cargo and spread the
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bacteria to other facilities. These trucks service Nature’s
Bounty, as well as the rest of WRC’s food-production facil-
ities. The bacteria will contaminate any soy or grain prod-
ucts it comes into contact with, causing salmonella-like
symptoms in those who ingest it.
Objective three: Remove an antique tomahawk from
the office of Thomas Watching-Eagle, the current head of
facility operations. He is also Two-Heart’s half-brother and
the one responsible for his situation. The tomahawk itself
dates back to the Sioux tribe in the late 1800s and used to
belong to Xavier Smiling-Fox. The item is also a Rating 4
weapon focus. This is a last-second addition to the original
plan Two-Hearts made with Evo.
Payment is 10K for the first two objectives and 5K for
the third. But Two-Hearts offers an additional 5K as a bo-
nus for accomplishing all three for a total of thirty thou-
sand nuyen for each player. There are no negotiations
on price, but Mr. Johnson will offer to help out with any
injuries accumulated during the mission and supply any
non-weapon gear, within reason.
At the end of the meet, the players are given a data-chip
with basic information about the target and a six-pack of
vials containing contaminates. Two-Hearts also has the
explosives ready and will arrange delivery to whatever lo-
cation the players want. They’re also given a commcode to
notify Two-Hearts when the job is complete.
SUBPLOTS
has significant value and risk for the corporation, and as
such they want certain insurances. Evo was not amused
when they learned that Two-Hearts modified the plan
without permission, but they’re having trouble stopping
it. Evo has an ace in the hole, a deep-cover operative code
named Observer that infiltrated Nature’s Bounty months
earlier. His primary mission was to raid Nature’s Bounty’s
research files, plant evidence implicating Aztechnology
for the run, and use the run to cover his activities.
Once the runners have been hired, Observer is given
supplemental orders to observe and covertly assist the
runners in any way possible to ensure that the under-
ground fields are buried; the contamination is a bonus. He
is then to eliminate the runners before they can leave the
complex to tie up loose ends.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
Two-Hearts uses the taxi as a mobile meeting place to
help stay clear of any local authority figures. This should
work well for the players. If a gamemaster wants to really
drive home the fact that the Sioux really don’t trust An-
glos, and that any foreigner is by default an Anglo, this is
the perfect opportunity. Police and security patrols can
decide to single the players out for investigation or a ran-
dom check of passports/IDs. Players will have to be cre-
ative when dealing with the local law—they must either
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be prepared for a fight or be ready to shell out serious They’re given the basic layout of the target facility by Mr.
nuyen to persuade them that “it was all just a big misun- Johnson, but there are still several unknown factors. This
derstanding.” is the time to do legwork, including investigating Mr.
Johnson. Most of the basic information about the target
DEBUGGING will be described in the Places of Interest section while
any background information about Mr. Johnson will be lo-
Should the players play it cool while heading to and from cated in the Legwork section. If the players decide to skip
the meet with Two-Hearts, they shouldn’t have any ma- the legwork, then proceed directly to Scene Four.
jor problems. If the players do find themselves in trouble
(or make trouble on their own), then the best way to get
through the difficulties is to pay the local law off before
TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT
things get out of hand. Once the meet is over, the cabbie drops you off next to
Blackhawk’s van. Before the van departs, Mr. Johnson
GRUNTS AND drops his window down just slightly and says “Remember
you’ve only got five days before the security system is
MOVING TARGETS back to full capacity and the place becomes a fortress
again. Use your time wisely, amigos.”
SIOUX NATIONAL
POLICE OFFICER HOOKS
Called “Snipes,” the SNP officers are renowned for their In any legwork situation, each member of the team will
brutality and openness to bribes. When it comes time for have their own tasks based on their areas of expertise,
them to round up the usual suspects, they almost always and there should be enough to keep everyone busy.
round up Anglos. Making someone literally pay for a crime Doing legwork in Cheyenne should be difficult for the
is just as good (if not better) than actually solving one, be- players, but not impossible. There will be two main ways
cause retirement pensions aren’t what they used to be. to gather intelligence on the target: Matrix searching and
on-location recon. Obviously hackers will handle any data
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG searches while more direct character types will be best
4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 6 4 suited for the recon. Faces can attempt to talk to the locals,
but being out of towners will make any interactions and
Condition Monitor 10/10
generating local contacts a bit more difficult. Apply a situ-
Armor 12
ational –2 modifier for any Anglo-looking player; that be-
Limits Physical 5, Mental 4, Social 5
comes only –1 if the player is of Native American ancestry,
Initiative 7 + 1D6
and of course if the player happens to be from the Sioux
Skills Clubs 3, Firearms skill group 4, Law Enforcement
Nation there is no social penalty. But remember, nuyen still
(Professional Knowledge) 5, Perception 5, Unarmed
Combat 5 talks in the Sioux Nation.
Gear Armor jacket, commlink (Device Rating 4), glasses
(Rating 4, w/ camera, image link, low-light vision, BEHIND THE SCENES
smartlink, thermographic vision)
Weapons Defiance T-250 [Shotgun, Acc 4, DV 10P, AP –1, RC Once the meeting is over, Two-Hearts will notify his con-
—, SS/SA, 5(m), w/ 10 total rounds regular ammo] tacts at Evo that the runners have been hired and every-
Ares Predator V [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5(7) DV 8P, AP –1, thing is going according to plan. To help obfuscate his
SA, RC —, 15(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular ammo] identity, Two-Hearts uses nano-paste makeup and has
Defiance EX Shocker [Taser, Acc 4, DV 9S(e), AP –5,
SS, RC —, 4(m) w / 8 taser darts] hackers activate several time-sensitive programs. These
Stun baton [Club, Acc 4, Reach 1, DV 9S(e), AP –5] programs will release specific information that, if anyone
checks, will identify him as Raul Ortega, a known fixer for

SCENE THREE: THE Aztechnology. However, if anyone looks hard enough at

the data (in game terms, succeeds on a Computer + Logic
DEVIL’S IN THE (2) [Mental] Test), they’ll notice time-date discrepancies
indicating they’re forgeries.
DETAILS (OPTIONAL)
SUBPLOTS
SCAN THIS At some point, the players need to remember that they
Legwork is a key element of any shadowrun. After the have a delivery of explosives waiting for them and have
meet with Mr. Johnson, the players have an opportunity to designate a place for delivery or drop location. The
for a little research and recon before hitting the target. safehouse is an obvious choice, but the players can use

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another location. The courier will also act as point of
contact should the players need additional supplies that
were negotiated for with Mr. Johnson, for a “reasonable”
twenty-five to forty percent mark-up.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
A lot can happen when runners are forced to operate in
an area where they stick out like sore thumbs. If the run-
ners try to do some legwork in Cheyenne, they could eas-
ily attract a lot of unwanted attention, especially if they
ask a lot of questions.
Operating outside of town limits around the target
offers the runners a bit more freedom of movement, but
comes with its own challenges. Local critters may take ex-
ception to their presence; namely, a local hellhound pack
has been a particular nuisance over the past few months.
HELLHOUND
B A R S W L I C ESS M
6 4 5 6 4 2 4 3 6 5
Condition Monitor 11/10
Limits Physical 8, Mental 4, Social 6
Physical Initiative 8 + 1D6
Movement x2/x6/+4
Skills Exotic Ranged Weapon 4, Intimidation 3, Perception
3, Running 4, Sneaking 5, Tracking 5, Unarmed
Combat 3
Critter Powers Armor 2, Dual Natured, Elemental Attack: Fire,
Enhanced Senses (Hearing, Low-Light Vision, Smell),
Fear, Immunity to Fear, Natural Weapon (Bite)
Weapons Bite [Unarmed Attack, DV 7P, AP –1]
DEBUGGING
Other than doing a Matrix search at the safehouse, the
players will be exposed wherever they go. In the Sioux
Nation this is tricky for foreigners. The players need to be
subtle and sneaky from this point on. Should they get un-
wanted attention, gamemasters should consider throw-
ing the players a bone. Non-pureblood Sioux or NAN
exist in the Sioux Nation, and some of them could be
sympathetic to the players, or just want to, in their own
way, thumb their noses at the authorities. They could pro-
vide a helping hand when the players need it.
PLACES OF INTEREST
NATURE’S BOUNTY
During the meet, Mr. Johnson gave the players a da-
ta-packet with some basic information about their target.
While not comprehensive, it gives helpful information.
It’s up to the gamemaster how much of the following in-
formation is in the packet or what the players learn in the
field.
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BACKGROUND
Nature’s Bounty used to refer to the parent company be-
fore it was acquired by WRC, but now it refers to the facil-
ity itself. Located north of Laramie on old Route 287/30
and Haul Road, the complex has three main parts: the
above-ground processing facility, the underground hy-
droponic fields, and an underground research facility.
The production facility is a collection of small- to medi-
um-sized buildings that sits on a 1.5-square-kilometer plot
of land surrounded by flat plains. Processing sends the fin-
ished product to a large central packaging and distribution
building located in the center of the complex.
Harvested food comes from the underground fields
and is transported via drones to one of the six processing
centers. Located underground in a massive six-square-ki-
lometer cave, the six fields produce large amounts of
wheat, soy, and a variety of genetically enhanced or or-
ganic fruits and vegetables.
When the cave was discovered in early 2019 by Xavi-
er Smiling-Fox’s father, it was a collection of smaller caves
with a combined total of 2.5 square kilometers of area.
Geological tests showed that the soil was unusually fer-
tile. Over the past sixty years, the caves were expanded.
A massive network of ceiling support structures and col-
umns prevent cave-ins and mount communication equip-
ment for the drone network. Local legend says that the
first caves were formed as a result of magical energies re-
leased during the Great Ghost Dance, which is responsible
for the overly fertile soil. No evidence has confirmed this.
The research facility is the smallest part of Nature’s
Bounty, but it’s also the most important part . Taking up
barely a quarter of the total underground space, it’s a
modest three-story building located in the northwest cor-
ner of the cave. Staffed by over two hundred scientists,
techs, and researchers, the research facility is at the fore-
front of agro-technological advances. Everything from
genetic enhancement to old-fashioned selective breeding
takes place here.
Most of the complex’s basic operations are automated,
handled by a small army of industrial drones and automat-
ed production lines. Quality control and maintenance are
handled by techs with approximately fifteen to twenty on
site during operations at any given time.
Operations runs 24/7, but the majority of truck traffic
comes between 0100 and 0500. The majority of the em-
ployees work third shift, arriving at 2300 and departing
approximately thirty minutes after the last truck has de-
parted. A small contingent of office workers and admin
staff arrive at 0600 and depart at 1400.
SECURITY PROCEDURES
Because Nature’s Bounty is responsible for over one-fifth
of the Sioux Nation’s food supply, security is tight, espe-
cially with half of the security network down.
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Recruited from the Sioux military and National Police,
their officers are usually competent and well trained. Stan-
dard-issue gear includes light security armor, military-rated
commlinks, standard less-than-lethal weapons, and ma-
chine pistols. A special ready-response unit composed of
two six-officer teams in heavy security armor and equipped
with Ares Alpha assault rifles is on standby at all times in
the Auxiliary Security/Maintenance building. Backup from
a nearby SNP substation is also available if necessary, and
additional off-duty SNP officers are available as needed.
The complex has six security stations and one command
center. At least two officers man these stations at all times.
Officers on foot routinely patrol the buildings while vehicle
patrols cover the perimeter fence, surrounding area, and
the underground facilities. Four modified N-B One drones
are used to aid in patrol and emergency response.
The security wall around the facility and gates has a
Barrier Rating of 20.
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A security spider and shaman are on duty at all times.
Their main job is to coordinate with the operations center
and provide emergency support. In case of an emergen-
cy, the shaman will send spirits to assist and not directly
engage any intruders unless there is a significant magical
threat. Compared to aboveground, security underground
is light; the current procedures are geared toward detect-
ing and preventing intrusion before reaching the under-
ground facilities.
Security screening starts at Security Station One, a
checkpoint approximately a quarter-kilometer from the
main gate. AR and physical signs warn that all incom-
ing traffic is required to stop for identification and safety
check; deadly force is authorized for those who fail to do
so. At the station, the vehicle is scanned for threats and
IDs verified. Visitation is by appointment only, and a se-
nior site manager or head of security must authorize any
unscheduled visitors. Vehicles are sent to the main gate
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where the process is repeated, but senior management is
often waved through.
If a vehicle fails an inspection at the first checkpoint,
gates automatically close, and the SNP is notified. The first
checkpoint gate is meant to direct and control traffic, not
to stop intruders. If a vehicle forces their way past Securi-
ty One, emergency procedures are enacted. Road spikes
deploy at random intervals on the main road, ready teams
are deployed, and the facility is locked down.
Once inside, vehicles proceed to their specific areas.
Visitors are given a visitor pass, a laminated RFID-chipped
badge, and sent to visitors’ parking. From there they’re es-
corted to their appointment. Cargo transports are sent to
their designated dock to be serviced. Sometimes a driver
is permitted to remain on-site, but such arrangements are
pre-authorized; these drivers are also given a visitor’s ID
and are only allowed in a staging area next to Security Sta-
tion 2 by the main gate.
Vehicles departing the complex are screened again at
the Security Two, but not Security One.
Each employee is issued an ID similar to the visitor
passes. Each is coded to allow them access to sections
they’re authorized for. Access to sensitive areas—the re-
search labs, processing plants, or security/operation com-
mand centers—also requires biometric handprint and reti-
nal scan for access.
Only science staff, security, or senior managers are
allowed into the underground sections through Gate C.
Identity is electronically, biometrically, and visually veri-
fied before access is granted below ground.
Security cameras are also located throughout the com-
plex. Every entrance into a building has one camera mon-
itoring it.
SECURITY SENSOR NETWORK
Normally, Nature’s Bounty boasts a state-of-the-art
security sensor network. When active, this network is capable
of detecting almost anything approaching the complex from
two kilometers away or detecting anyone in unauthorized
areas. With the new upgrades, the system will be more
efficient. The hardware for the network has already been
installed, but by the time the players hit Nature’s Bounty all
that’ll be left is to program the new software and network
protocols. Techs from the equipment manufacturer—an Ares
subsidiary, Leviathan Technical—are on site from 0900 to
approximately 1700 to finish the upgrades. With the network
down, Security is relying on physical patrols.
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IMPORTANT LOCATIONS
Office Buildings: These are located on the north
side of the facility. They are five stories tall with a simple
rectangular shape. On top, in the penthouse, is Thomas
Watching-Eagle’s office. The main operations center is
located on third floor. All complex operations, including
security, are coordinated through there. The Security
Command Center is also located in the Operations Center
and is manned by four officers: the on-site Security
Manager, the regular post officer, the security spider, and
the security magician.
Security Stations (static): Security Station 1 is the
outer checkpoint where all incoming traffic is screened.
Station 2 is the main gate post (Gate A). Station 3 is known
as the “Ready” building, where the ready-response teams
rest, and is connected to the maintenance building. Two
deployment vans are also kept there (use Ares Roadmaster
stats). Stations 4 and 6 are located at Gates B and D
respectively. These gates are for emergency access only
and don’t normally allow any traffic through. Station 5 is
responsible for Gate C, the entrance to the underground
portion of the complex. A eighty-meter long tunnel, large
enough for standard vehicle traffic, connects the above-
and below-ground sections. Station 7 is the security
command center and is located on the third floor of the
office building inside the operations center.
Security Stations (patrol): Station 8 and 9 are the mobile
vehicle patrols, although Station 8 is the mobile supervisor.
Station 10 and 11 are foot patrols that mainly focus on the
processing centers and will relieve other guards for breaks.
If necessary, off-duty officers are called in for additional
patrols; these are designated Station 12, 13, and so on.
Packaging and Distribution Building (a.k.a. The Pad):
Processed foodstuffs are sent from the processing centers
to the Pad for final loading. Manned and automated loaders
work to load trucks from the fourteen bays located here.
Processing Centers: These buildings take raw product
from the underground fields or from the other WRC
production sites. Raw product is offloaded and sent to
the processors. Aside from the docks, these buildings are
completely automated with only security, maintenance,
and quality-control techs working here.
Research and Development Building: Located in the
underground portion of the complex, it’s a three-story
building crammed with labs. The main records and research
library is located on the second floor. A standalone system
prevents outside hacking. Records or data can be obtained
through work terminals.
Production Fields: Six separate fields produce the
entire on-site raw food product. Fields 1 through 4 produce
a variety of genetically modified and organic produce,
while Fields 5 and 6 produce soy and wheat respectively.
Each field is hermetically sealed by domes and tended to
by agro-drones. Quality-control techs monitor the fields,
which are occasionally patrolled by security.
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Designed to allow the research staff to escape in case of
catastrophe, the UETs also aid in recovery efforts. There are
two types of UETs: primary and secondary. The primary UETs
are nothing more than reinforced metahuman-sized tunnels with
ladders that should be able to withstand anything less than a level
6 earthquake. The entrances to the three primary tunnels are
located in the first floor of the R & D building and go approximately
twenty meters into the rock before ascending up another sixty to
reach the surface. The entrances are not constantly monitored,
but if accessed an alarm will be sent to the Security Command
Center. The lock is Device Rating 4.
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UNDERGROUND EGRESS TUNNELS
The secondary tunnel is located between Field Six and the
R&D building. Unlike the other tunnels, this one is vehicle-sized
to allow entrance, but not egress. The tunnel itself is quite long,
almost a kilometer in length with a gradual slope. It features the
same security measures as the primary tunnel.
Finding any of the tunnels from the outside would be a
difficult task, as the openings are camouflaged and emit
no electronic signals until opened (Perception + Intuition
[Mental] (5) Test to locate). Note: These are not included in
Mr. Johnson’s data-packet, but records of them are in the
complex’s maintenance files.
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SCENE FOUR: … AND
HE TAKETH AWAY
SCAN THIS
At this point, there’s nothing left for the players to do
other than to get this run over, get paid, and get out of
the Sioux Nation. They’ve hopefully done at least some
legwork, and they better have made some sort of plan.
But no matter what prep they may or may not have done,
there’s always someone who always tries to muck it all
up. In this case, an undercover Evo agent will do his best
to make sure that the players accomplish the run but nev-
er make it out to collect their payday.
TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT
There’s no other way to say it; it’s time to pull this trigger.
HOOKS
There’s no suggested way to play out this scene; the play-
ers are given complete free rein to plan and execute the
run as they see fit. Their success or failure at this point de-
pends on their planning, the execution of that plan, and
maybe a little (or a lot of) luck.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The players will face two major adversaries during this
run: security and the undercover Evo agent.
Security response, if the players are discovered, will be
measured depending on where they are discovered and
what they are observed doing. Security’s primary responsi-
bility is to protect the complex and the product first. Proce-
dure dictates that security attempt to apprehend and contain
if no immediate threat to the complex is detected. Likewise,
security will not engage intruders in sensitive areas unless
there is imminent danger of severe damage or loss.
And even then, effort will be taken to avoid collater-
al damage unless absolutely necessary. Less-than-lethal
munitions are used first, and the use of high explosives is
absolutely forbidden. If intruders pose a substantial threat
to property or product, even in sensitive areas, lethal force
is authorized. Procedure dictates that officers flush the in-
truders out of sensitive areas and into the open, and then
use whatever force necessary.
Matrix security is fairly tight. The Security Command
Center has one security spider on duty at all times. In the
case of an active alert, they are responsible for coordinat-
ing responses and locking the complex down.
NATURE’S BOUNTY:
PRIMARY MATRIX NODE STATS
MAIN HOST
Rating: 5 (Attack 5, Sleaze 6, Data Processing 8, Firewall 7)
IC Programs: Blaster, Crash, Jammer, Killer, Marker, Probe,
Scramble, Tar Baby, Track
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When the players attempt to recover the Tomahawk, it
will be ridiculously easy to find in Watching-Eagle’s office.
He has it displayed in a simple glass case with no security
systems. If the players infiltrate through the office com-
plex, they will have mostly staff to deal with. The locks on
the office doors are simple maglocks (Device Rating 2).
Contaminating the outgoing product can be done in
many ways. Players can target an incoming truck before
it arrives, target an outgoing truck on the docks or in the
parking area, contaminate one of the processing centers,
or go for the Pad. If they choose one of the on-site build-
ings, the runners will have to deal with video surveillance
of all entrances and the Device Rating 4 maglocks while
avoiding the workers.
Once the players have gained access to the under-
ground portion of the facility, they’ll be able to move with
impunity if they’ve found a way to mask their movements.
Security here is lax, with only a random patrol once every
two to three hours. The Research and Development build-
ing’s security is tight; they have their own independent
sensor net still active (Device Rating 5 with motion, infra-
red, and thermal detectors). All maglocks in the building
are Device Rating 5 as well. The only things active in the
area are the agro-drones harvesting or transporting crops
from the fields.
The cave’s ceiling varies between ten to twenty meters.
A spiderweb-like support structure keeps the cavern from
collapsing, while giant support columns keep it in place
(see map for locations). Maintenance catwalks allow techs
to inspect the structures for signs of weakness. Transmit-
ters for the drone network are also located along the sup-
port structure.
To bury the cavern, destroying five columns should be
sufficient, but destroying all eight will guarantee the cav-
ern’s collapse. An Industrial Mechanic + Logic [Mental] (3)
or a Demolitions + Logic [Mental] (4) Test will tell the play-
ers where exactly to place the explosives on the columns
(namely, some at the base, some at the top). If the players
don’t have those skills, then they could consult an appro-
priate contact or make a Logic [Mental] (5) Test.
“CAVE-BUSTER” EXPLOSIVES
VS. SUPPORT COLUMNS
These are custom, dual-charge devices composed of plastic
explosive (Rating 20) and a thermite bar (DV 30P). On detonation,
the thermite burns into the support column while the plastic
explosive acts as a shaped charge. An easy Demolitions +
Logic [Mental] (1) Test is used to arm and set the explosives for
timed detonation, and a Demolitions + Logic [Mental] [2] Test is
needed to set them for remote detonation. This test is also used
to calculate damage versus barriers per p. 436 and p. 194 (for
barriers) of SR5. To calculate damage versus the Cave Busters,
the support columns have an effective Barrier Rating of 15.
Glitch results when arming/setting the devices are at
the gamemaster’s discretion, but a critical glitch results in
immediate detonation.
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Soon after the players start the run, Observer notices
their progress, because he knows what to look for, and starts
to aid them a bit while they’re topside. He’s finished plant-
ing the evidence and has opened a backdoor to the active
security systems, but he plays it safe to avoid the Spider.
He helps the players periodically by re-routing or blocking
communications or compromising the security cameras.
All that changes when the players finish setting the ex-
plosives. When they set the last charge, have them roll a
Perception + Intuition [Mental] [4] Test to notice that all
of the drones are acting differently. As the players try to
leave the underground area, they should notice that the
drones are following and surrounding them. When the
players realize this and try to escape, the drones attack.
Smaller drones will try to “pick” their extremities, larger
combine harvesters will block the exits, while others will
attempt to “harvest” them, and transport truck drones try
to run them over. The whole thing should look and feel like
a classic zombie attack.
The smaller drones are fragile and not rated to take any
kind of damage, but they have numbers on their side. The
trucks and combines are a lot tougher because of their
sheer size, but a determined attack will disable them.
If the players start to win or are about to make it out,
the security alarms go off thanks to Observer. If they ha-
ven’t already, security mobilizes and the facility goes on
lockdown. At this point, the players should know it’s time
to go. The drones continue to pursue the players or any
other metahumans they encounter until the targets are
dead or the drones are destroyed.
NATURE’S BOUNTY
“N-B” SERIES AGRO-DRONES
Designed specifically for Nature’s Bounty and not avail-
able on the mass market, the N-B series of drones work
the underground production fields. The N-B One is the
smallest and most advanced, a small two-meter-long and
twelve-centimeter-wide cylinder designed to harvest
fruits and vegetables or work within enclosed spaces. It
features two arms that can be fitted with any number of
agricultural tools and can use either a hover system at-
tached to the top of head to allow limited flight or a more
traditional independent four-wheeled design.
The N-B Two and Three aren’t completely new drones,
but rather modification packages that turn regular vehicles
into unmanned ones. The N-B Two is basically an automat-
ed dumptruck modified to transfer product from the fields
to the processing center. The N-B Three is simply an auto-
mated tractor/combine. Note: When the agro-drones are
set against the players, use the stats below for any combat
with Pilot + Default Dice Pool (limit 5) for any tests.
NB ONE
HANDL SPEED ACCEL BODY ARM PILOT SENS
1 2 2 5 0 4 5 in the Sioux Nation there are slackers. Also, revealing the
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NB TWO
HANDL SPEED ACCEL BODY ARM PILOT SENS
1 4 2 10 0 4 5
Equipment Front Grill (DV 4P)
NB THREE
HANDL SPEED ACCEL BODY ARM PILOT SENS
1 1 2 20 0 4 5
Equipment Harvesting attachments (DV 15P)
SUBPLOTS
While monitoring the player’s progress from a research
lab, Observer decides to have a little fun. Being a sick and
twisted individual, he uses a Trojan-horse program he
slipped into the latest drone software updates a month
ago. When activated, the program rewrites the drone’s
identification software and designates metahumans to
be harvested. Once the program is activated, Observer
decides to depart Nature’s Bounty through one of the
emergency egress tunnels—but not before setting off ev-
ery intruder alarm in the complex.
As the run is being conducted, Two-Hearts receives
word from Evo notifying him of Observer and his orders.
They also inform him of their displeasure at his altering
the operation. To make amends, Two-Hearts is ordered to
eliminate the runners should Observer fail.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
Security is not taken lightly at Nature’s Bounty. All on-du-
ty officers are extra vigilant during the network upgrade
because they want to keep their jobs. Several encounters
or even close calls can ramp up the stress for the players.
There’s also the chance that Observer decided to
shadow the players while they attempt to complete their
mission. He could act as a spoiler, purposely doing small
things to put the players in tight situations to see how they
react. Or he could distract them from their objectives by
making his presence known. If cornered, Observer will
simply say he’s “enjoying the show” before using a false
tooth containing toxins to commit suicide. His death acti-
vates a dead-man switch and sets off the facility’s alarms.
DEBUGGING
The biggest problem with this and the previous scene is
that the run may seem too daunting. As previously stat-
ed, the gamemaster can and should make this scene as
difficult or easy as needed. Security is still formidable, but
it has its weak points. Gamemasters could point out the
several advantages the players have. First, the complex
is huge. There’s no way security can patrol everywhere,
and not every guard is as vigilant as they should be; even
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emergency egress tunnels could be enough to show the SECURITY SPIDER

players they have a fighting chance.
(PROFESSIONAL RATING 3)
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG
GRUNTS AND
3 4 4 3 4 4 (5) 4 3 5.2 5
MOVING TARGETS
Condition Monitor 10
BASIC SECURITY OFFICER Limits Physical 5, Mental 6, Social 6
(PROFESSIONAL RATING 2) Physical Initiative 8 + 1D6
Matrix Initiative 9 + 3D6/4D6 (Cold/Hot Sim)
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG
Skills Cracking skill group 7, Electronics skill group 6
4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 6 4
Augmentations Commlink (Device Rating 5), cerebral booster 1,
Condition Monitor 10 cybereyes [Rating 2, w/ low-light vision, smartlink,
Armor 12 thermographic vision], datajack
Limits Physical 5, Mental 4, Social 5 Gear Novatetch Navigator cyberdeck (Device Rating
Physical Initiative 8 + 1D6 3, Atts 6 5 4 3, Program 3), Erica Elite commlink
Skills Clubs 3, Firearms skill group 4, Law Enforcement (Device Rating 4), programs (Armor, Biofeedback
(Professional Knowledge) 5, Perception 5, Unarmed Filter, Edit, Encryption, Hammer, Signal Scrub,
Combat 5 Toolbox)
Gear Armor jacket, commlink (Device Rating 4), glasses
(Capacity 4, w/ camera, image link, low-light vision, SECURITY MAGICIAN
smartlink, thermographic vision ) (PROFESSIONAL RATING 4)
Weapons Ares Crusader [Machine Pistol, Acc 5(7) DV 7P, AP
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG M
—, SA/BF, RC 2, 40(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular
ammo] 4 4 4 4 6 5 5 5 6 5 6
Defiance EX Shocker [Taser, Acc 4, DV 9S(e), AP –5, Condition Monitor 11
SS, RC —, 4(m), w/ 8 taser darts] Armor 12
Stun Baton [Club, Acc 4, Reach 1, DV 9S(e), AP –5]
Limits Physical 6, Mental 7, Social 8
Physical Initiative 9 + 1D6
READY RESPONSE OFFICER
Astral Initiative 8 + 2D6
(PROFESSIONAL RATING 3) Skills Assessing 5, Astral Combat 6, Conjuring skill group
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG 6, Firearms skill group 3, Perception 5, Sorcery skill
group 6
4 4 5 (7) 3 3 3 4 3 5.4 4
Spells Armor, Chaos, Chaotic World, Combat Sense,
Condition Monitor 10 Confusion, Detect Enemies, Detect Life, Detect
Armor 16 Magic, Heal, Improved Invisibility, Increase Reflexes,
Levitate, Magic Fingers, Manabolt, Manaball,
Limits Physical 5(6), Mental 5, Social 5
Physical Barrier, Powerbolt, Powerball
Physical Initiative 9(11) + 1D6
Bound Spirits Spirit of air x1, spirit of earth x 1 (both Force 4, w/
Skills Clubs 3, Firearms skill group 4, Law Enforcement three services apiece), watcher (Force 3, w/ two
(Professional Knowledge) 5, Perception 5, Throwing hours remaining)
Weapons 4, Unarmed Combat 5 Gear Armor jacket, commlink (Device Rating 5)
Augmentations Reaction enhancers 2 Weapons Ares Crusader [Machine Pistol, Acc 5(7) DV 7P, AP —,
Gear Commlink (Device rating 4), full body armor (w/ SA/BF, RC 2, 40(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular ammo]
helmet), glasses (Capacity 4, w/ camera, image link,

SCENE FIVE:
low-light vision, thermographic vision, smartlink)
Weapons Ares Crusader [Machine Pistol, Acc 5(7) DV 7P, AP
—, SA/BF, RC 2, 40(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular
ammo]
GETTING WHAT’S
Defiance EX Shocker [Taser, Acc 4, DV 8S(e), AP
–5, SS, RC —, 4(m), w/ 8 taser darts]
COMING TO THEM
Flash-bang grenade [Grenade, DV 10S, AP –4,
Blast 10m] SCAN THIS
FN-HAR [Assault Rifle, Acc 5(7), DV 10P, AP –2,
If the players make it this far, it means that they’ve sur-
SA/BF/FA, RC 2, 35(c), w/ 3 spare clips regular
vived the run at Nature’s Bounty. Assuming they were at
ammo, smartgun system]
Stun baton [Club, Acc 4, Reach 1, DV 9S(e), AP –5] least successful with their primary objective, it’s time to
meet with Mr. Johnson and get paid. But even when the
job is done, it’s no time to relax. Sometimes, for whatever
reason, Mr. Johnson doesn’t want to cough up the nuyen.

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Unfortunately this is one of those times. When the run-
ners call Mr. Johnson/Theo Two-Hearts to arrange pay-
ment for services rendered, the good Mr. Two-Hearts,
through some indirect communication via several con-
tacts, notifies Sioux authorities where those responsible
for the disaster at Nature’s Bounty will be. And to show
just how displeased they are, the Sioux government dis-
patches a team of their most deadly soldiers, the dreaded
Sioux Wildcats, to deal with the runners.
But the players aren’t totally hosed. They get a warn-
ing from Blackhawk, who was also included in Evo’s kill
list but took care of his attackers. If the players can survive
the assault, Blackhawk offers to get them out of the Sioux
Nation. Now all they have to do is survive long enough to
make the rendezvous with him.
TELL IT TO THEM STRAIGHT
AFTER THE PLAYERS HAVE
GOTTEN AWAY FROM NATURE’S BOUNTY:
Now that the run’s over, it’s time to get paid and go home.
You give Mr. Johnson a call to make payment arrange-
ments, and he picks up promptly. “I heard on the news
of what happened, and frankly I’m surprised—pleasant-
ly, mind you—that you survived. All right then, where do
you want to do this? I’ll be there in thirty minutes so we
can conclude our business.”
JUST BEFORE THE AMBUSH:
Just minutes before the meet, an ARO tag flares to life in
the corner of your vision, indicating an incoming emer-
gency message. Recognizing the comm-code as Black-
hawk’s, you get a cold feeling in your gut as you hit “ac-
cept.” It’s a simple text, but the message hits you like a
lightning bolt: “Johnson planning to frag you, Sioux mili-
tary almost got me, safehouse compromised, if there get
out now!”
WHEN (IF) THE PLAYERS
ARE ABLE TO CONTACT BLACKHAWK:
“Damn, chummers! Almost didn’t expect to hear from
you, but glad you’re okay. Look, we don’t have much time.
You’ve managed to piss off the entire Sioux Nation and
they’re out for blood; military and border patrols are now
on high alert. I’m currently skating one of my routes and
avoiding them, but I can break away and do a hot-extract
if needed. Give me your coordinates or where you want
to meet. ETA should be approximately ninety minutes, if
I’m not there by then, figure I’m dead. Blackhawk out!”
HOOKS
This is going to be a stand-up, knock-down fight with
some of the biggest hoop-kickers in the Sioux Nation.
How the players react depends on when the gamemaster
decides to have Blackhawk make the call. The earlier they
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get the call, the better the chances the players have to
either prevent or avoid the Wildcat’s attack; how they do
this is up to them.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Theo Two-Hearts is not exactly happy about the turn of
events; not because he has to kill runners (that’s the price
of doing business sometimes), but because he’ll miss his
chance to claim his grandfather’s tomahawk. The benefits
of working for Evo outweigh that particular loss. And at
least it will be out of his brother’s hands.
Wherever the players decide to do the meet and hand-
off (if they recovered the tomahawk), Two-Hearts will
agree to the location but stay far away. He’ll inform the
Sioux authorities of the runner’s location through a series
of intermediaries in order to keep his involvement a secret.
The Sioux Government is reacting to this in their typi-
cal fashion: with overkill. With a fifth of their food supply
now gone or threatened, they see this as a terrorist act and
an attack on their national sovereignty. As such, they mo-
bilize everything they have to go after the terrorists. But
as formidable as the Sioux Military is, it takes time to get
organized, and that works in the player’s favor. Only five
Wildcats were ready for immediate deployment when
the call went out, but they have backup from the regular
military if needed. And the Wildcats see this mission as a
matter of pride and will die before admitting defeat. Their
methods will be simple: approach by stealth, then hit hard
and fast. They’re under orders to try to take prisoners, but
sometimes things just happen in a firefight.
Once Blackhawk extracts the players, he high-tails it to-
ward the UCAS border and hooks up with some smuggler
compatriots who take him and the players in.
SUBPLOTS
While at another of his safehouses, Blackhawk was am-
bushed by a pair of SDF attack helos. Able to get Black Sun-
shine airborne, he splashed them both, but his comm sys-
tem took a round and he set down for emergency repairs.
Now he’s royally pissed off, not because he was shot at,
but because his routes through the Sioux Nation are his-
tory. His reasons for helping the players are twofold: one,
he’s just that kind of guy, and two, extracting the players
will really piss the Sioux off, which is fine by him.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
As with previous scenes, this encounter can be as bloody
as the gamemaster wants it. A five-man team of Wildcats
should be more than enough to keep the characters busy,
but a couple more members or even another team isn’t
out of the question.
If the players defeat or evade the Wildcats, military
backup can hound them until they get to their extraction
point or while waiting for Blackhawk to show up. And even
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after the extraction, things may not go smoothly; Sioux Air GRUNTS AND
Force will be on high alert and going after anything not
theirs. Just getting out of Sioux Airspace could be an addi-
MOVING TARGETS
tional challenge, especially if Blackhawk is shot down be- SIOUX WILDCATS
fore he gets to the players. (PROFESSIONAL RATING 5)
Known as some of the best special-forces operators in
DEBUGGING the world, the Wildcats’ reputation is usually enough to
At this point it’s almost expected for the players to be make people think twice about taking them on. While
battered, bloody, and not really up to taking on Wildcats. they’re highly trained and capable, their lack of real com-
If the players were especially mauled at Nature’s Bounty, bat in recent years has started to work against them. Still,
then maybe the threat of the Wildcats would be sufficient. only a fool would underestimate them.
Or maybe instead of Wildcats, normal law enforcement B A R S W L I C ESS EDG M
or just regular military come; use SNP stats from previ- 5 (7) 5 6 (7) 4 (5) 5 5 5 4 3.8 6 6(3.8)
ous scenes. Tactics can be dumbed down if necessary,
Condition Monitor 12
because right now just about every Sioux is pissed off.
Armor 18 (19)
The players have an ace-in-the-hole with Blackhawk.
Limits Physical 7(8), Mental 7, Social 7
There’s nothing like a cavalry charge with a T-bird’s guns
Physical Initiative 12 + 2D6
blazing or a last-second extract just before the bad guys
get there. And just for fun, Blackhawk’s daughter Osprey Skills Athletic skill group 4(6), Automatics 7(8), Close
Combat skill group 6(7), Gymnastics 6, Pistols 6(7),
could join the party in her T-bird, Superbeast (use Black- Sneaking 7
hawk and Black Sunshine stats). Adept Powers Combat Sense 1, Improved Ability (Automatics)
1, Improved Accuracy (Automatics) 1, Improved
PLACES OF INTEREST Accuracy (Pistols) 1, Improved Reflexes 1, Improved
Sense (Low-Light Vision)
BLACKHAWK’S SAFEHOUSE: Augmentations Aluminum bone lacing (betaware), muscle
replacement 1, platelet factories, reflex recorder
Should the players decide to use this location, they’ll find (Firearms), synthcardium 2
it’s good for privacy but not for fending off an assault. Gear Commlink (Device Rating 5), full body armor
Made of three large concrete bays big enough to hold a (w/ Chemical Protection 4, Non-conductivity 4),
semi-truck and trailer, it also has a small office area con- helmet/monocle (w/ image link, smartlink, vision
verted into a small dorm-style living area. The doors are magnification)
solid, but relatively weak (Barrier Rating 5), a determined Weapons FN HAR [Assault Rifle, Acc 5(7), DV 10P, AP –6, SA/BF/
assault will be able to get in easily. FA, RC 2, 35(c) w/ APDS ammo, 3 spare clips]
Ares Predator V [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5(8), DV 8P, AP –1,
SA, RC —, 15(c) w/ regular ammo, 3 spare clips]
Survival Knife [Blade, Acc 5, Reach —, DV 9P, AP –1]
Unarmed Strike [DV 6P, Reach —, AP —]

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PICKING UP
THE PIECES
AND AFTERMATH
The destruction or damage to Nature’s Bounty has an im-
mediate and profound impact on the Sioux Nation. The
nation is shocked at such an act of terrorism, and the nor-
mal suspects are blamed for the wanton destruction and
murder. WRC stocks take a massive hit with the all of the
losses and government investigations into the competen-
cy of Nature’s Bounty executives have been scheduled.
The effects of food shortages are felt immediately as
availability of certain products fall while food prices rise
across the board. Of course, a number of corporations try
to step in to “help,” but Evo in particular is able to secure
several temporary contracts with the Sioux. The “space
grain” from their recently acquired Dyson-3 orbital pro-
duction station is welcomed by Sioux consumers for its
timely arrival and novelty. Evo also scores major PR points
with the Sioux when it offers the use of several pieces of
rescue and salvage equipment normally used for space
operations. Evo is now on its way to becoming one of the
most popular megacorporations in the Sioux, second only
to Ares.
WRC is also filing grievances against a shocked Aztech-
nology with the Corporate Court for undisclosed damages.
MONEY
Unfortunately, Johnson’s double-cross means that the
payers receive nothing for their troubles, unless they
managed to negotiate some of the cash up-front. If the
players recovered the tomahawk from Watching-Eagle’s
office, then can fence it or any items they recovered
during the adventure; for example weapons and armor
from dead Sioux Wildcats. See p. 418 of SR5 for rules on
fencing items.
KARMA
Karma is awarded at the end of the adventure. Don’t be
afraid to award Notoriety points to players for any ad-
verse actions they perform; these points can follow the
player characters back from the Sioux Nation. Notoriety
points are earned through things such as failing to hon-
or a debt (1), betraying Mr. Johnson (HA!) (1), getting
caught reselling data pertaining to the run (1), excessive
damage or casualties (1) or failing to do precisely what
Mr. Johnson requested (1).
Because of the adventure’s plot, the runners are unlike-
ly to earn any money. However, because of the challenge
and dangers presented, there will be a much higher Karma
award than normal.
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KARMA REWARDS
• Helping Blackhawk defend against any attackers while
entering Sioux Nation (optional): 1
• Getting through Cheyenne without any local entanglements: 1
• Participating in Legwork: 1–2
• Participating in on-sight reconnaissance of Nature’s
Bounty: 2–3
• Actively assisting in planning of the run: 1–2
• Surviving the run at Nature’s Bounty: 2
• Accomplishing the First (primary) Objective: 2
• Accomplishing additional objectives: 1 per objective (max 2)
• Completely evading any detection during the run: 4
• Defeating the Wildcat ambush team: 4–5
• Avoiding the ambush and any pursuers: 4
• Helping Blackhawk defend himself against attackers
while departing the Sioux Nation (optional): 2
• Surviving the Adventure: 3
CONTACTS
Gamemasters must be aware that some of the player’s
normal contacts may be of limited use in the Sioux Na-
tion, especially ones that are tied into a local scene or
geographical area such as the player’s home turf. Others
who are internationally connected may be able to help
find some information, but it will take longer than normal.
Those contacts with lower Loyalty ratings may also ask
for more than their normal compensation.
AWARDING NEW CONTACTS
Blackhawk, Rigger and Coyote/Smuggler, Connection
Rating 4
Near the beginning of the adventure, the players had
the chance to gain him as a level 1 or 2 contact, depending
on how well the scene went. If the players work well with
Blackhawk, by the end of the adventure they should have
earned at least Loyalty Rating 1 from him, up to maximum
of 3. Also, as a bonus, through Blackhawk, the players
may also gain his daughter Osprey (Connection Rating 3)
through association but at a Loyalty Rating 2 levels lower
than her father (though at a minimum Rating of 1).
Note: Gamemasters are also allowed to grant any local
contacts not listed here as they deem necessary with
appropriate Loyalty and Connection ratings based on the
player’s actions and role-playing.
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LEGWORK
MATRIX SEARCHES
Player characters may elect to search for information
themselves by scouring the various data havens and in-
formational dump-sites throughout the Matrix. In this
case, have the player character perform a Computer + In-
tuition [Mental] Extended Test, with intervals of one min-
ute. Extended tests are limited by a cumulative –1 dice
modifier to each test after the first. Once the player runs
out of dice, any data not uncovered is simply too obscure
or well hidden in the Matrix for that hacker to find. Not
everything is available on the Matrix. Gamemasters may
decide what data is reasonably available on the Matrix,
what data can only be found in secured nodes, and what
simply isn’t available at all. For more details on Matrix
searches, see p, 241, SR5.
The Connection rating designates how much player’s
contact may know. However, because the players are in
the Sioux Nation, their normal contacts may have difficul-
ty finding pertinent information, especially if their knowl-
edge base is tied to specific geographical location. Apply
a situational –2 to all contact Connection ratings when de-
termining what information they can get (though that pen-
alty does not apply to contacts based in the Sioux Nation)..
NATURE’S BOUNTY
Contact Matrix Search Results
0 0 Oh yeah, I love those granola bars!
2 2 Huge food company, used to be
independent now part of Wind River
Corporation. They’re among the
leaders in agro-technology. They
make everything from soy and wheat
to fruits and vegetables.
3 3 Nature’s Bounty is one of WRC’s five
main production and processing
facilities and is the largest of the five.
At least a fifth of the Sioux Nation’s
food is tied up through there.
4 4 Recently, the head of Nature’s
Bounty, Xavier Smiling-Fox died. His
son, Thomas Watching-Eagle, took
over and made a lot of changes to
the directing board. A lot of people
are upset, but WRC could care less.
5 6 Smiling-Fox’s other grandson,
Theodore Two-Hearts used to hold
a high position as Smiling-Fox’s de
facto right hand and major domo,
despite his mixed parentage. Two-
Hearts got the shaft when Watching-
Eagle took over and exiled him to
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a worthless middle-management
position. Supposedly, Watching-
Eagle is deciding on how best to kick
Two-Hearts out and humiliate him at
the same time.
6+ 7+ Two-Hearts was Smiling-Fox’s fixer
and Mr. Johnson for Nature’s Bounty.
He has a strong shadow network.
MR. JOHNSON
(A.K.A. “RAUL ORTEGA”)
Contact Matrix Search Results
0 0 Doesn’t he tend bar at Taco-rama?
1 1 Name has been linked to the Sioux
shadows.
2 2 Local law enforcement has some
files linking Ortega to some shadow
activity, but noting solid, mostly
rumor and hearsay.
4 4 Whoever he is, he’s slick and covers
his tracks well, although rumors
connect him to a few recent jobs just
across the Sioux/UCAS border. Also
thought to be from Aztlan.
5 5 A lot of rumors are floating
around about Ortega, but few
shadowrunners remember ever
seeing or working with him.
6+ 6+ Something about all of Ortega is
wrong. Time-date indicators deep
in the source coding indicate all the
files pertaining to him are only a few
weeks old.
CAST OF SHADOWS
THEO TWO-HEARTS
Born of a blonde-haired Anglo father from Denver and a
Sioux mother, Two-Hearts was always the whipping boy
of his family. Considered a bastard on some of his bet-
ter days, he’s also the youngest of the family. He was a
constant target of abuse, and most of his family mem-
bers consider Two-Hearts a pathetic wretch who was
given a break by his grandfather, Xavier Smiling-Fox, and
ensconced in a comfy job in Nature’s Bounty. What the
family didn’t realize was the experience strengthened his
resolve. Smiling-Fox saw this and tutored the boy in the
ways of corporate espionage and ruthless business. Rel-
ishing the ability to stick it to the Sioux, he became Smil-
ing-Fox’s most effective shadow-tool. When Xavier Smil-
ing-Fox died under mysterious conditions, Two-Hearts
was emotionally devastated and temporarily vulnerable;
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which his family, unaware of his true position in the com- B A R S W L I C ESS EDG
pany, tried to exploit. But they made a mistake by not
4 4 6 3 4 5 6 4 2.7 5
removing him immediately, and now Two-Hearts is out
for revenge against his family, and the Sioux in general. Condition Monitor 10/10
Armor 14
Limits Physical 6, Mental 7, Social 5
B A R S W L I C ESS EDG
Physical Initiative 12 + 1D6
5 4 4 3 5 6 6 5 6 5
Matrix Initiative Data Processing (2D6+3D6)
Condition Monitor 11/11 Skills Aeronautics Mechanic 5, Automotive Mechanic
Armor 8 4, Blades 2, Electronics skill group 5, Firearms skill
Limits Physical 5, Mental 8, Social 7 group 3, Free-Fall 3, Gunnery 5, Heavy Weapons 5,
Physical Initiative 10 + 1D6 Locksmith 2, Outdoors skill group 3, Pilot Aircraft 6,
Skills Climbing 2, Clubs 2, Computer 5, First Aid 2, Pilot Ground Craft 5, Pilot Watercraft 3, Sneaking 3
Gymnastics 3, Influence skill group 7, Intimidation Qualities Dependents, Gearhead, Jury-Rugger, SINner,
5, Perception 8, Pilot Ground Craft 2, Pistol 4, Toughness, Will-to-Live
Professional Knowledge: Business 9, Running 4, Augmentations Control rig 3 (betaware), cybereyes [Rating 2, w/ eye
Stealth skill group 3, Swimming 3, Unarmed combat 3 recording unit, image link, low-light vision, smartlink,
Qualities First Impression, Trustworthy vision enhancement 3]
Gear Actioneer Business clothes, commlink (device RCC MCT Drone Web [DR 6, Data Processing 7, Firewall 6]
rating 5), contacts (Capacity 2, w/ image link, low- Vehicles “Black Sunshine,” modified GMC Banshee [Handl
light vision), Synergist Business Line long coat 6, Speed 9, Accel 5, Bod 20, Armor 18, Pilot 4,
Sensor 7, Seats 12, manual controls, manual
BRADLEY weapon control, remote control, rigger interface,
standard weapon mount (Stoner Ares M202),
“BLACKHAWK” COOPER heavy weapon mount x 3 (Onotari Interceptor)]
A former UCAS Army rigger, Chief Warrant Officer Coo- “Sherri,” modified Ford Americar [Handl 5/5, Speed
7, Accel 3, Bod 11, Armor 9, Pilot 3, Sensor 5,
per was already considering retirement when his unit was
Seats 12, manual controls, manual weapon
deployed to Chicago during the initial bug outbreak. Ap- control, remote control, rigger interface,
palled at the quarantine, he was dishonorably discharged standard weapon mount (Stoner Ares M202)]
for running extra supplies into the Zone. With his pension GMC Banshee Stoner-Ares M-202 [MMG, Acc 5(7), DV 11P, AP –4,
gone, he turned to the shadows and became a successful FA, RC —, 200 (belt) w/ Exp. rounds, smart gun
smuggler and later coyote working the Seattle-to-Denver system]
and Seattle-to-CAS/UCAS routes. Now in his late fifties, Onotari Interceptor [ML (Anti-Vehicle), Acc 5, DV
Blackhawk hasn’t lost any of his skills or enthusiasm, but 24P, AP –4/–10, SS, 2(ml), Blast –4/m, x 2 (front
he is starting to feel his age. He’s gradually let his daugh- and aft)]
ter Lisa, a.k.a. Osprey, take over the family business while Onotari Interceptor [ML (High-Explosive, Acc 5,
he spends more time with his granddaughter Rena. As DV21P, AP –2, 2(ml), Blast –2m, (front)]
a former medevac rigger in the Army, Blackhawk has a Ford Americar Stoner-Ares M-202 [MMG, Acc 5(7), DV 11P, AP –4,
strong sense of honor and believes that no one should FA, RC —, 200 (belt) w/ Exp. rounds, smart gun
system]
be left behind.
Gear Armor jacket, helmet (flight), medkit, survival kit
Weapons Ares Predator V [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5 (7), DV 6P, AP
–1, SA, RC —, 15 (c), w/ regular ammo]

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