1.7 The Ancient History Job

No cold open this week. Just the classic credits set to Beastie Boys' "Sabotage".

The catwalk above the shark tank collapses
Mac disarms the bomb with an ice sculpture
Nash slides across the roof of the building into the stolen bus and blows a kiss
Maddie slow motion walking into the Paris club
Mac in a bikini on a beach
Nash drops the Sisi Star from his hand on the roof of the Sydney Opera House
Maddie drops the sandbag onto Dawn Montana
Mac hands out a ton of of fake Sisi Stars
Danya directing Nash with her hands on proper tough guy etiquette
Nash and Ninotchka going through the bus window
Mac hands off the dossier out of nowhere to Raphael
Maddie shoves Cormac in the portable fridge
Danya and Luke face off in the hotel room
Luke picks up the Scotch as it arrives in the VIP room
Nash getting hit on by Katherine Hanratty while wearing a priest outfit
Maddie gets Raphael's necklace
Luke brutally taking out his competition
Luke having a drink with Julia
Danya dances a jig with the archbishop
Nash handcuffed to the bed
Maddie holding a gun in a swimsuit
Luke punching out the DJ
Nash surrounded by K-Rome's crew
Mac offering a cutting sideways glance
Danya leaning against the doorway before dealing with K-Rome's crew
Maddie admiring K-Rome's obnoxiously overblinged Desert Eagle
Luke on stage with Loretta
Nash ziplines into the thugs
Maddie giving her leadership speech
The door shuts on Danya and Sterling 

Mark - Skylar Koss

"Why kill someone when you can ruin their credit?"

Big Brother's Little Brother -d12- Skylar is the COO of KossWare and the power behind their software development throne. KossWare develops the code for on-line transactions ranging from the worldwide stock exchanges to downloading music legitimately. It knows who you are, what you are buying and how much of it.
Skylar himself is a virtuoso programmer.

Caffeine-Free -d8- Skylar isn't a health nut but he doesn't drink any caffeinated beverages. No soda, no coffee, no tea. He has no qualms partaking in other chemicals and mind-altering substances.

Corporate Patricide -d12- Skylar seized the throne from his father, Leonard Koss, two years ago. Koss Industrial Technologies was already a powerhouse in the industry but got tripped up in some shady dealings and lost the company a ton of money. Skylar pulled the company back from the brink of collapse. He has the loyalty of his top executives and shareholders firmly in his grasp.

Overprotective -d4- Regan Koss is Skylar's twin sister. Despite being involved in the sort of behavior that would make the editors of Maxim blush, Skylar eyes any guys hanging out with his sister as bad news. More than one potential suitor has ended up with their name synonymous with search engine queries of "hepatitis", "Dr. Who erotic fan fiction author", or worse.

Spoiled Punk -d4- Even when his father was on the downward spiral, Skylar partied like there was no tomorrow. He likes all the best toys and all the new gadgets. If someone gets something, he has to have the digitally enhanced version of it.

1.6 The Isla Diablo Job

Oooh! A cold open. Danya and Luke are arguing in a penthouse in Buenos Aires. Snide comments turn to shouts, shouts turn to blows, but before anything is settled (even though Danya comes out on top), police bust in to arrest the two of them.

FEDERALE: Mr. Charles, you will come with us.
(DANYA shoots a glance at LUKE, on the floor)
DANYA: Why does everyone know you?

Mark - Generalissimo Alejandro Cortez

"It is unfortunate you refused my offer and have the loyalty of a dog. Now let's see if you have the lives of a cat."

His Own Private Island -d12- Cortez is the CEO of ORO, a private detention logistics firm. He holds several contracts with multiple governments to handle the transport and processing of prison inmates. He recently expanded into his own detention facility off the coast of Argentina. He hopes to entice his government contacts to send their most troublesome prisoners to his private facility.

Let Them Eat Cake -d4- Cortez runs his island like he were a petty dictator. His workers are paid in company scrip and he grossly overinflates prices at the stores he owns. While the prison is state of the art and secure, the towns surrounding it are rat-infested slums that visiting dignitaries never get to see.

Leones y Tigres y Osos, Aye Carumba! -d8- A lifelong fascination with exotic animals has turned Cortez's expansive estate into a large private zoo. A few of these animals were captured illegally but Cortex donates to animal rights charities to offset his guilt.


Military Obsession -d4- Records show Cortez has never been enlisted in a standing army. However, he runs the prison side of the complex like a military operation complete with uniforms, drills and inmate discipline programs. Cortez wears a uniform during the day.The title of Generalissimo is one he gave himself.

The Best of the Worst -d12- Most of the guards in Cortez's prison are disciplinary washouts from proper militaries and mercenaries looking for a regular salary. They are brutal, amoral and highly trained. As if that wasn't bad enough, rumors abound that Cortez has a secret band of prisoners he sets upon troublemakers and whistleblowers amongst the townsfolk and employees.

Thief - Max Lebed

"Jesus, hearing you talk makes me wish I was trapped under the Wall again."

Attributes:
Agility -d10-
Alertness -d10-
Intelligence -d8-
Strength -d6-
Vitality -d8-
Willpower -d6-

Roles:
Grifter -d8-
Hacker -d6-
Hitter -d4-
Mastermind -d4-
Thief -d10-

Distinctions:
That Ain't The Kind I Got: All those years dangling from high wires and breaking into secure installation and Max has cancer. She's not going out that way and has gotten a bit reckless during the competition.Berlin Ingenuity: Max has a knack for coming up with technical solutions with whatever's at hand. She claims she was a technical adviser for MacGyver.


Talents:
Master of Disguise: Gain an extra d6 to your roll to pass as someone you’re not when wearing a
disguise. The Fixer may not invoke any Complications or other bonuses against you to see through the disguise the second time.



Steady Hands: Reroll any dice for every Opportunity on the opposing roll.

Grifter - Archie Kensington

"I wish I could have told you my nature as an agent of the crown before this mess."

Attributes:
Agility -d6-
Alertness -d10-
Intelligence -d10-
Strength -d6-
Vitality -d8-
Willpower -d8-

Roles:
Grifter -d10-
Hacker -d6-
Hitter -d4-
Mastermind -d4-
Thief -d8-

Distinctions:
Unflappable -Archie is incapable of showing nerves. He's lied to queens, kings, presidents and even more powerful people than that.
Drunk - Archie always works best with a drink in his hand. He also can identify most liquor by taste. Even when he's wrong, he'll convince you he's right.

Talents:
How YOU Doin':Add an extra d10 to your roll when dealing with someone that finds you attractive. If you do, you must also add a d4.

Perfect Timing: Gain an extra d8 to your roll when doing something involving precise timing.

Hacker - Duke Morrison

"This reminds me of the time I busted out of a county jail using a pound of bacon, a coffee cup and Ms. America's phone number."

Attributes:
Agility -d8-
Alertness -d10-
Intelligence -d10-
Strength -d6-
Vitality -d6-
Willpower -d8-

Roles:
Grifter -d6-
Hacker -d10-
Hitter -d4-
Mastermind -d4-
Thief -d8-

Distinctions:
Southern Gentleman - Duke projects a laid-back persona that puts everyone at ease. He takes Marks out for a drink, calls women "Darling", and tells tall tales just this side of believable.
Need for Speed - Duke likes to tell the story about how he learned to drive running moonshine in rural Tennessee. He has a love of cars of all kinds and drives like he should be on the NASCAR circuit.

Talents:
Over-the-shoulder Hacker: Automatically access any system you watch anyone use.

I Just Work Here: The Mark won't recognize you if you pose as a faceless background person.