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Corpo Age - Chapter 82: Nye
Google Docs LinkThe first thing I did upon entering my workshop was to inspect the equipment and materials I had in stock. Not everything could just be ordered at a moment’s notice, with some parts needing to be crafted or through placing a special order.This was especially true for specialized parts like the processing chips and nanomachines. The nanomachines I had been using for my Shades were made by a company based in space that specialized...
Corpo Age - Chapter 81: Open Conflict
Google Docs Link“Vin, what is the situation over there?” I asked immediately after I returned to the office from the ambush against us at the mall.“Rollo, we heard about the attack. That was a lot faster than expected. It’s quiet for now on our end, but that should change soon.”“You guys are ready for them? Do you need us to send reinforcements?”“No, they may be waiting for you to do that. We’re on the defensive this time, so we...
Corpo Age Story Direction
Wanted to put a poll to vote on what should Rollo and his company focus on next. Feel free to comment on any other ideas you may have.Disclaimer: It won't be immediate, as I have a backlog (Around 12) already written in case of emergencies/breaks. I can't guarantee I will purely implement the option that wins, as it may be subject to change as I write it.Thank you everyone for participating!
Corpo Age - Chapter 80: Coordinated Attack
Google Docs Link“The elevator isn’t responding to us! Everyone, get ready!” The guard who tried to press the elevator buttons yelled.We could feel the elevator bringing us higher and higher.Thorne sprang into action and pushed the hatch open on the ceiling of the elevator. He carefully climbed up the moving elevator and a short moment later, the elevator came to a shrieking halt. I could spot sparks flying up above as the elevator brakes di...
Corpo Age - Chapter 79: Threat
Google Docs LinkOur convoy of cars rushed back to our office’s garage. Immediately upon arriving, we all swiftly made our way to the security control room.Leo and Lana quickly took their seats upon entering the room, while the rest of us gathered at the table in the back.One of the security officers on duty hurried to set up the projector on the table and connected the terminal to display the latest information. The projector shot out a hologra...
Corpo Age - Chapter 78: The Moon
Google Docs LinkOn a Monday morning, I stayed in my office for once to get a head start on all the paperwork, so I could take it easy during the week. A lot of my work mainly consisted of reviewing documents and signing them off with my stamp of approval. It sounded simple, but when you were reading the hundredth page worth of boring text, it mentally wore on you.“Rollo, can you sign off on this one first?”I looked up and identified the perso...
Corpo Age - Chapter 77: Communications
Google Docs Link“So you two finally decided to return, huh?” Claire said while glaring at us.“It’s been a while. Can’t say it feels like it since we talk almost every day, though,” I replied.“Claire, has everything been going well?” Thorne asked.He stood next to her as if he was awaiting orders, like a puppy staring at their owner.“Just barely keeping it together since I had to juggle between my own responsibility, the communica...
Corpo Age - Chapter 76: Finishing Loose Ends
Hey everyone, hope you had a great weekend! You may have noticed, I went ahead and created a discord server! Click here to join the Discord if you haven't been automatically added by Patreon.Google Docs Link“Who did you tell about the mine?”I pressed my gun to the back of his head.“...Who are you?” The supervisor of this complex muttered.“I’m the one asking the questions. Now answer me, who did you tell about the info you just got...
Corpo Age - Chapter 75: Mining Your Own Business
Can't believe it's already been four weeks since I started. Thank you everyone for being here and supporting me! I appreciate every single one of you!As you may have seen, this will be the last daily chapter as we transition to 3x a week on (M/W/F)Happy to have all of you with me on this journey!Google Docs LinkA week after we found the mine, we completed the construction of the roads leading down the mine. We just needed to finish buildi...
Corpo Age - Chapter 74: Digging In
Google Docs LinkI watched the camera feed from the tunnel boring machine we rented while fantasizing about a refreshing milkshake. It was hot and the snow of just constant digging wore on me, so I pulled up my status screen to distract myself.StatusLevel:20EXP:880/2000Musculoskeletal:211Neural Reflex:65Visuomotor Coordination:87Endurance:59Sensory Perception:127Upgrade Points:0Upgrades: Stealth +7 Hacking +3 Cybernetic Engineering +10 Stealth ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 73: Sand Bat
Google Docs LinkAfter we had our fun testing the new car, we slept in the next morning as we had to wait for Ophelia from Airo Tech to finish all the paperwork for renting their prospecting equipment.Once I woke up, I waited by fine-tuning the car until a small convoy from Airo Tech finally arrived.“Ophelia, a pleasure to see you again.”“Rollo, the pleasure is mine,” she replied as she shook my hand.She signaled for her people to unlock t...
Corpo Age - Chapter 72: Party
Google Docs LinkI sat in the backseat of a Vanguard and rested my eyes while we were stuck in traffic.StatusLevel:19EXP:1830/1900Musculoskeletal:211Neural Reflex:65Visuomotor Coordination:87Endurance:59Sensory Perception:127Upgrade Points:0Upgrades: Stealth +7 Hacking +3 Cybernetic Engineering +10 Stealth Technology +10 Software Engineering +6 Electrical Engineering +6Enhancements:SAID: Zenitech Sebastien v2Optics: Mirage Tech Clear-Sights mk.12C...
Corpo Age - Chapter 71: Day Off
Google Docs Link“Hi, can I get a cao-free chocolate milkshake?” I asked the teenager behind the cashier.“Yes, just a moment, sir. That will be…errr, 9.62 credits.”I watched as he fumbled his job, likely the first day on the job. When he finally entered my order into the terminal, his co-worker had already finished making my drink.I walked back to the seat near the front entrance and sat on the opposite side of the table from Thorne, who...
Corpo Age - Chapter 70: Outing
Google Docs LinkI reviewed the file Claire sent me as she and Lucy talked quietly in the background.Their idea of an intelligence agency wasn’t what you’d see in movies with the operatives and thrilling espionage, but much more practical which I favored. They planned to create a mobile app that was tentatively a game and targeted to the general public. In doing so, they would gain access to thousands of people’s messages and mine data from ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 69: Initiative
Nice.Have a great day everyone!Google Docs Link“That’s it, right there,” Thorne pointed toward a plain-looking warehouse alongside many others in this industrial district.We drove by slowly in an unmarked car. We then got the camera feed opened up on my optics. The camera panned around the interior of the warehouse.“Sir, we found the captives in an underground area, modified to be a prison,” a voice spoke from right above the camera.It ...
Ideas & Questions
Hey everyone, happy Friday!I wanted to dedicate this thread to any ideas or questions you may have about where the story, Corpo Age, will go, so I may take inspiration/feedback moving forward.I plan on doing a Poll tomorrow for what aspect of business/technologies Rollo should focus on expanding toward in the future. Whether it be something new to upgrade or focusing his points to further enhance his current skill set beyond +10, feel free to sha...
Corpo Age - Chapter 68: Gang War
Google Docs LinkToday was a special day.A week after dealing with the Rust Scrapper’s leader, we kept out of their way and monitored the situation. With their leadership completely gone, the remaining members were conflicted about who would take over the gang. They pointed fingers at each other for being responsible for the previous leader’s death, and soon a civil war started amidst the gang.In the meantime, I kept busy by doing my community...
Corpo Age - Chapter 67: Rust Scrapers
Google Docs Link“Do it.”We used the wall as cover, as the thunderous noise of the directional charge did its job and blew open the door to the meeting. The doors were blasted inward, into the room, and we got ready to charge inside right after it.Thorne took out a grenade and threw it into the room. A second later, a bright light flashed out, accompanied by a low buzzing sound.The four of us immediately rushed in with our fingers at the ready...
Corpo Age - Chapter 66: Operation C
Google Docs Link*There, it worked.*Once we got inside the room, we turned toward the only occupant. He was a large man who had maroon-colored cyberarms. On his shoulder was the symbol of their gang, the Rust Scrappers.We circled around him as he was busy working the terminal on his desk. Behind him were the tinted windows that gave us a clear view of the casino down below.Rather than waiting any longer, I immediately lashed out and stabbed the ma...
Corpo Age - Chapter 65: Entrapment
Happy Halloween!Google Docs Link“Get ready, they’re breaking into the container,” Thorne’s voice rang out through our comms.I surveyed our surroundings and found all our allies and enemies, highlighted through the shipping containers stacked in our way.“Remember, try to capture them,” I added.A series of affirmatives came back in response, and I could even see a few of them saluting through the walls.As we inched toward them, our targ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 64: Tempted
Google Docs Link “So, how bad is it?” I immediately asked as soon as I got into the car.“It hasn’t gotten too bad yet. We split up the shipments into smaller, but more frequent shipments, so our losses are limited. They stole our shipment the first time, and in the latest incident, they burned it,” Claire replied.“And our casualties?”“None. Both times, they struck while the shipment was sitting in port before we picked it up. The ...
Corpo Age - Chapter 63: To Salt Lake City
Google Docs Link (You can now comment on google docs for suggestions/corrections)StatusLevel:18EXP:30/1800Musculoskeletal:211Neural Reflex:65Visuomotor Coordination:87Endurance:59Sensory Perception:127Upgrade Points:0Upgrades: Stealth +7 Hacking +3 Cybernetic Engineering +10 Stealth Technology +10 Software Engineering +6 Electrical Engineering +4Enhancements:SAID: Zenitech Sebastien v2Optics: Mirage Tech Clear-Sights mk.12Cyberarm (Left): Nova Te...
Corpo Age - Chapter 62: Capture
Google Docs Link“We’re almost there now. Get ready,” Jamie said over the comms.Not long after, the sound of fighting reached our ears.Looking at the sensors, I could tell two groups of vehicles were fighting each other while on the move, parallel to each other. They kept some distance between themselves, prolonging the fight without a decisive conclusion.With our arrival, that quickly changed. Whoever was in command had us start an encircle...
Corpo Age - Chapter 61: War Council
Google Docs LinkJamie - Wastelander (Bush Clan)“Jamie, you will go guide Rollo and his entourage to the war council,” The old lady in front of him, who was his clan leader, commanded.Invite that city-dweller back? Why? He’s the reason we’re even having this war right now.“...Are you sure, ma’am?”She turned to him despite being unable to see. She took a puff of her pipe and leaned back into her rocking chair before she responded.“I...
Corpo Age - Chapter 60: Picking a Fight
Google Docs Link“Your clan leaders must be blind! I can’t believe you would associate with these city-dwellers for the sake of cheap comforts!”All parties in the room were rendered motionless by the shock. No one expected the Bates Clan’s sudden outburst.Before anyone could compose a response, a thunderous noise resonated throughout the settlement.The four Bates Clan’s envoys suddenly drew weapons from underneath their cloaks, a shotgun...
Mini Update
Thank you, everyone, for reading my story and for your feedback!I have gone ahead and touched up on the previous chapters that had a POV shift, marking the whose POV it belongs to, and changing it to third-person. This will apply to future POV change sections of chapters as well.There has been no change/retcon to the story, so there is no need to reread previous chapters.Cheers!
Corpo Age - Chapter 59: Negotiating with the Clans
Google Docs Link“Those are warriors of the wasteland like us, follow our lead, city-dwellers,” said Jamie.“Very well, Vin here will coordinate with your people,” I said before I exited the call.I became a spectator as my security team sprang into action at Vin’s command. There wasn’t a whole lot I could do while in the car.Vin, who was beside me, occasionally yelled out commands as he conversed with his counterpart in the Bush Clan.Fr...
Corpo Age - Chapter 58: Bush Clan
Google Docs LinkThe next morning, we headed into the wasteland with the daily scheduled convoy, which now consisted of a dozen Vanguards and two trucks.We used the devices we had gotten from the Wells clan to locate them, as they occasionally moved around. Apparently, most wasteland clans were nomadic within their own territories. They were well connected with their neighbors too, owing to sharing the common threat of corporations.A little mor...
Corpo Age - Chapter 57: Voltage Vipers
Google Docs LinkAndrew - Voltage Vipers Member“Hurry up Peng, or I’ll leave you behind,” He called out to the big oaf behind him.“Peng is coming! Please hold the door, Andrew!”He ignored his words and watched the big oaf dash as fast as he could, just barely grasping the elevator door as they almost completely closed. When the large man stepped in, the entire elevator swayed.“Did you install new chrome or something? It’s like you ga...
Corpo Age - Chapter 56: Life and Death
Google Docs LinkI watched the cyborg captain in front of me collapse to the ground as he stared in disbelief at the hole in his chest.Everyone around was frozen in shock, as if someone had cast time-freezing magic.“Sniper!” Margarite yelled. Hearing her words, the surrounding people immediately thawed and dove into cover.I struggled to get up, only to fail as my legs buckled.Several soldiers received a new hole in their bodies, punching a hol...
