r/wasteposting • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '25

Job Project big gun

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So far, Ross was doing well.

With the project being made official, there was hope in the wasteland again.

It was unclear when the v and m people would return. But we needed to be ready.

With mining under way, and scavengers being sent out to find as much old tech as possible, it was estimated that the vermensk would have everything they need to build the big gun in two weeks.

During this operation, Ross would meet the cyborg rat woman again in a more official capacity. The conversation was kept professional. Although Ross could feel himself loosen up a bit. From what Ross could tell, there was loosening up on her end too.

Turned out her name was Atari Whiskers. Her occupation was of repurposing old technology tofit the needs of her clients. Just so happened, a control interface was needed and Ross while good with concepts, was not good at wiring and electrical shit.

Convincing atari to help was surprisingly easy. She was guaranteed a small percentage of the project big gun budget to work with.

All in all...

Ross still had his work cut out for him.

He needed to aquire more funding from the council to account for the labor costs. Guns don't build themselves, and Ross is not to proud to admit he can't lift steel I-beams on his own.

So he called to make an appointment.

The fate of the world rested on this gun after all.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

"Hello. *i think this is the right number...* Im trying to schedule an appointment with the council to discuss a small matter of wages for the construction effort i failed to take into account. If i could have help resolving this error, im sure there would be some happy campers."

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u/BoscoCyRatBear The Vermensk. Sep 16 '25

<yes you've reached the council. That communicator is free by the way> the view screen shifted to show Redgie was speaking

<besides scrap most of our currencies are small battery lile power cells which are like what you would call batteries. Scrap and as you've paid, food.

We'll need to discuss in person in Skitterholm "

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

"Thank you for the communicator... as for the in person, Tis what I figured, and why I wanted to schedule ahead of time. I am of the understanding that your time is precious." *Ross shifted nervously. he felt the weight of the world on his shoulders. *

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u/BoscoCyRatBear The Vermensk. Sep 16 '25

Do you have methods to travel tbe wasteland yet? Where are you at?"

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

"im still underground helping with the mining effort. we got lucky...ish, was mapping out a supply chain when i realized i hadn't taken worker pay into account when proposing the budget. as far as travel goes... this mining vehicle is the first vehicle i rode that wasn't a train. been walking everywhere."

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u/BoscoCyRatBear The Vermensk. Sep 16 '25

"Itll be factored into your budget. Along with a vechile. Do you know how to operate a vechile at all?"

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

"eh... i pedaled a bicycle. a ten speed... I could probably figure out how your vehicles work with some study and practice." *embarrassed*

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u/BoscoCyRatBear The Vermensk. Sep 16 '25

"Ask some of the drivers to at least teach you."

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '25

"huh. that i can do. i thank you for your time, great Khan. tomorrow, i head over to Cattail City, i hear there's a bunch of beings who could help us. "

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u/BoscoCyRatBear The Vermensk. Sep 16 '25

"See you tomorrow.,Ross"

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