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Chapter 112: Business Trip
Google Docs LinkI stole glances over at the vice president of Ferrumus Corp, Bi Sun, as he continued to stare at the screens before us that showed various drone footage from around the world.He hadn’t answered for a few minutes since I mentioned a potential cooperative opportunity that would also undermine one of their rivals, Virtue Corp.I didn’t want to rush him, so I could only wait patiently while taking sips from my glass.It was only whe...
Corpo Age - Chapter 111: The Marquis
Google Docs Link“I simply want to be there along with my men when you meet my contact from Ferrumus Corp.” The old QG dryly laid out his condition.“...You’re scared we’d hurt your contact?”He nodded. “Life up here isn’t that easy for common folks like us. I need assurance that no accidents happen. Otherwise, a lot of people, including me, will have to pay for it if anything goes wrong.”“Whatever your reason is, you can’t jus...
Corpo Age - Chapter 110: Extraction Pt.2
Google Docs LinkTally (Miranda) - MercenaryAs Tally entered the server room of Sanso Corp, the automated turrets dropped down from the ceiling and quickly snapped their weapons toward her. Her prayers for the guns to deactivate intensified with every passing second.“Five, four, three, two, one…”A loud gunshot rang out at the end of the countdown and Tally could only close her eyes in resignation at having trusted the corpos her brother had ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 109: Extraction
Google Docs LinkThe next day, after speaking with the QG, Amos, we headed to a local bar to meet our contact for the gig we had accepted. We had gotten there slightly early to scout the place out, but now it was almost half an hour past our scheduled time already.“Do you think someone is actually coming?” Thorne asked as he placed down his mug, his fourth of the night.“Let’s wait it out some more. Amos is the one who wants this job done, ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 108: LF QG
Google Docs Link“Wait! We’re not hostile!” I quickly yelled out as the hooded gang members were about to scatter.Several of them immediately pointed their weapons in the direction my voice came from. They nervously looked into the empty space where I shouted from, with their fingers on the trigger. Then one of the hooded figures held up a hand to gesture for the rest of them to relax before they took a step forward and shouted in my directi...
Corpo Age - Chapter 107: New Boys in Town
Google Docs Link“Do you really think that Nosei guy will pull through and get us that meeting with someone higher up in Ferrumus Corp?” Thorne stared straight at me from his bed in our shared hotel room.“Hard to say… I doubt Ferrumus Corp’s intelligence department doesn’t know that we’re here and what we’re here for. It’s just that to them, this whole matter isn’t that high of a priority.”It would be foolish of us to bank it...
Corpo Age - Chapter 106: Aegis
Google Docs LinkIt turns out I wouldn’t have to wait until I got to a zero-g section in Aegis to experience the weightlessness of space. The shuttle accelerated smoothly up the space elevator and when we got into orbit; it began to ease up once it reached a certain velocity and altitude where I was then able to experience zero-g.To be more precise, I was experiencing microgravity. The gravity of Earth was still acting on us, but the experience ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 105: Power Armor
Google Docs LinkAlthough I said we’d be creating our own power armor, that didn’t mean we would be doing so from scratch. There just wasn’t enough time to do so, as we would save a lot of time by tweaking one of the ones our allies had sent us. However, we would first have to settle on the design and select the most appropriate one to use as our base.We had received a total of six different types of power arms from our allies, and a total o...
Corpo Age - Chapter 104: Selecting Envoy
Google Docs Link“Rollo, did you read over the report Lucy sent?” Leo said as soon as I picked up his call.“I just received it. I’m going over it right now.”“Well, you better do so quickly and go speak with our allies. This is getting a lot bigger than we had thought. It’s way out of our hands now.”I went over the latest intelligence report, which was honestly a mix of second-hand sources, conjectures, and circumstantial evidence. ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 103: Formulating a Response
Google Docs LinkThe people who were in some sort of active camouflage continued to trail us as we moved inside towards the hallways of the building, away from where the spectator stands were. The only people who could be the ones who were going to the restroom, so I had my Argus perform another scan in that direction to ensure no one would get caught up in our little squabble.As Thorne and I turned the corner, we both activated our own active cam...
Corpo Age - Chapter 102: Digesting New Gains
Google Docs Link“Rollo, I’ve seen the latest promotion video you put out with Qilin Corporation. I’m sure members of our alliance would be happy to procure some of your latest products. In fact, I would like to do so as well if you are willing to sell your most advanced version.” The bald businessman said from across the table that was filled with fancy dishes.“I’m happy to do business and give discounts to our alliance members, of co...
Corpo Age - Chapter 101: Endorsement
Google Docs LinkA few weeks after the cybernetics expo, I finally finished the premium variant of the Argus for the dungeon delving market.We had spoken with several businesses interested in carrying out new products, but a lot of them gave lopsided deals where our margins became unacceptably low. We eventually decided to go with Qilin Corporation for the Eurasia market while we would be expanding into the American market ourselves, albeit slowly...
Corpo Age - Chapter 100: Presentation
Google Docs Link“We should be starting on schedule in two hours. Are you ready?”I drew my attention away from the web I had pulled up on my optics and looked up to find Claire.I glanced around and found everything had already been set up by our employees. “Yeah, it should be fine.”After last night’s dinner, I had been researching the so-called “The Gamer” that I saw on a plaque talking about how they had destroyed the first iteratio...
Corpo Age - Chapter 99: Woodcrafts and Dungeons
Google Docs LinkThe next day, we returned to the spaceport, where various expos were continuously being held throughout the entire week.The three of us had a lot of fun trying out various corporations’ new products and taking notes on how each panel was held. Joey helped a lot in that aspect too, as we watched his Authentic Corp’s presentation, I got a lot of useful insights from it.“You boys better not lose track of them today. I have rese...
Corpo Age - Chapter 98: Expo
Google Docs LinkOnce my little practical test on the Argus was finished, I pulled up my status on the drive back.StatusLevel:21EXP:1450/2100Musculoskeletal:211Neural Reflex:65Visuomotor Coordination:87Endurance:59Sensory Perception:127Upgrade Points:0Upgrades: Stealth +7 Hacking +5 Cybernetic Engineering +10 Stealth Technology +10 Software Engineering +6 Electrical Engineering +8Enhancements:SAID: Zenitech Sebastien v2Optics: Mirage Tech Clear-Si...
Corpo Age - Chapter 97: Argus
Happy New Year Everyone!!!Google Docs LinkYuki - Halls CorporationYuki woke up to the sound of her alarm that was blaring from the other side of her room. She had the option to simply use the alarm function on her SAID, but sometimes she was so tired she would simply set it on snooze and fall back asleep. That’s why she had placed her terminal across the room, to force herself to get out of bed.She drowsily brushed her teeth and prepared for a ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 96: A Break
AN: Can't believe 2023 is drawing to a close, I'm super excited for 2024! This chapter will be the last one for the year, see you all next year!Google Docs Link“Let’s gather at Haven tonight for a drink! Go call all our old acquaintances!” I said to Thorne first thing in the morning.“...Any special occasion?”“Nope. Just to hang out after a while.”I completed testing the prototype of the monitoring implant last night. I named...
Corpo Age - Chapter 95: Back in the Saddle
Google Docs LinkThe event to celebrate Holly Corporation’s promotion to D-Class corporation continued, and I chatted with Joey over some snacks while I waited my turn to participate in the trap shooting tournament.“It has been nice chatting with you, Rollo. I believe it’s almost your turn, so I’ll go check in with some other acquaintances before I must take my leave. I’ll talk to you later. Good luck, Rollo.” He was just about to turn...
Corpo Age - Chapter 94: Corporation Perks
AN: Happy Holidays Everyone! I hope you all had a good one and thank you for supporting me!Google Docs Link“Rollo, you’re going to be late if you don’t go get ready soon!” A voice yelled out from behind me.I turned around and found Claire standing there with a hand on her hip, looking annoyed. Thorne was standing behind her, looking on with a wry smile.“Alright, alright. Wait for me in the car. I’ll be quick.” I quickly noted some k...
Corpo Age - Chapter 93: Workshop Retreat
Google Docs Link“Listen, Jacob. Remember to follow my directions unless you want to get shot at,” I said to the wasteland kid sitting in the Wraith with me, who dumbly nodded. “Okay, then. Let’s go.”We exited the car that was parked in an alleyway, and we both turned on our active camouflage. I had put together a suit like the one I initially used before creating the Shades for the boy. I placed a hand on his shoulder as we walked towar...
Corpo Age - Chapter 92: Cleaning House
Google Docs LinkI had just gotten started working in the workshop inside the NLA office when a call marked urgent stopped me in my tracks. I commanded the nanomachines to cancel their soldering task and placed down the terminal as I took on the call.“Rollo, about that matter you had me investigate, something has turned up,” Leo’s voice immediately rang out.“So, there really was one?”“Yeah, they quit the day after you left the city, an...
Corpo Age - Chapter 91: Aftermath Meeting
Google Docs LinkAfter spending a whole week cleaning up the remnants of QuickLinks Logistics along with our allies at West Coast Agroindustry, I was finally able to return to NLA.The entire operation ended a lot more smoothly than anyone had thought. High Gate Groups, the rival group of corporations that QuickLinks was part of, hadn’t responded to their member’s demise at all.Even so, it took some time our us to clean up all their assets spre...
Corpo Age - Chapter 90: Infiltrating QuickLinks Logistics Pt.4
Google Docs LinkI watched Benjamin, the boss of QuickLinks Logistics, slowly change his expression from shock to terror. His gaze darted around the room but averted me or Thorne.I exchanged glances with Thorne before we both pointed our weapons at him. We kept our distance as we didn’t want any more surprises.“Wait! I can give you—”The electric sound of my railgun echoed throughout the room. Then once more.+10 EXPI have been slacking off ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 89: Infiltrating QuickLinks Logistics Pt.3
Google Docs LinkHaving located where our missing target, the boss of QuickLinks Logistics, could potentially be, we quickly set off from the security control room.We had left Mark in the control room to dispatch anyone who came to investigate, run interferences in their comms, and more importantly, prevent our friends in the basement from making contact with anyone outside. He could also guide us, despite the fact we had to use the integrated ter...
Corpo Age - Chapter 88: Infiltrating QuickLinks Logistics Pt.2
Google Docs LinkAndrew - Halls Corporation“Peng, remember, only attack if they actually notice us or try to touch the terminal.”“Peng understands. Attack if they touch.”“...Yes. Wave at me if you need me. I’ll just be outside.”Andrew then climbed out of the hole in the window and went back downstairs. He found a discreet corner where he could hide without using his Shade. He constantly kept watch of his surroundings, but more so the...
Corpo Age - Chapter 87: Infiltrating QuickLinks Logistics
Google Docs Link“Are you guys all ready?” I whispered into the team comms.Thorne and the four on Andrew’s team quickly replied affirmatively, and we began our infiltration mission into the headquarters of QuickLinks Logistics.From the previous report, getting through the front gate was the easy part. Their sensors out front mainly scanned vehicles for dangerous items when passing by. Different from the basic Shades we sold, the customized v...
Corpo Age - Chapter 86: Hacking Skills
Google Docs LinkI woke up later than usual in recent times, as I had ventured out last night with Thorne.Once we finished our gig, we still had to bring the girl to a safe location where we contacted the QG, Oli. We couldn’t use Fitel as it was too likely he would spot through my fake persona, Cloak, so we used the other QG we were familiar with.It was honestly quite fun being treated as a mercenary again. It was like taking part in a stage pla...
Corpo Age - Chapter 85: Cy-Sec Infiltrator
Google Docs LinkAndrew - Halls Corporation“We have no connection here at all, and we’re not even inside their buildings yet,” Brian said to his three other team members.“We’ll take a quick look around first. We need to gather some useful information about this place. Mark, go around with Brian and record everything you see of the east building, including the exterior. Remember to hightail out of here at the first sight of trouble.”“...
Corpo Age - Chapter 84: Pixie
Google Docs LinkVin - Halls CorporationInside the NLA office of Halls Corporation, Vin strode into the meeting room he had set up as a base for managing all affairs related to the fight against QuickLinks Logistics.“Talo, have the new equipment arrived?” He asked his second in command.“Yes, sir. They sent someone along with the new gear. They’re in the basement, going over it with the men in rotation.”“Good, we can start executing our...
Corpo Age - Chapter 83: Alliances
Google Docs Link“So, what did you find out over there?” I asked as I ate my breakfast, which consisted of authentic oatmeal and milk.“They’re posturing defensively right now. They have rivals to keep in check and they just lost a part of their forces. Still, there’s a slow buildup in Firebird centered around their hired guns, so they still have the capability to attack again,” Vin replied.“They must be desperate at this point. They ...
