Which option to pick
Every answer pays the same. They differ in which zone the influence lands in.
What the operation puts to you, what each answer pays, and how it turned out. An option with two outcomes is one that can go wrong.
Neesh has arranged a meeting with a representative from the Black Sun Syndicate. We doubt the Syndicate is directly involved with the Coil, but they may know something. How should we approach this?
AIntimidate. Accuse them of working with the Coil.
The Syndicate representative sneered: "The Black Sun Syndicate doesn't work with anyone. We're in the protection business. Keep wasting our time, and you're the one who'll need protecting." Seems like a dead end.
BPry. Ask them what they know about the Coil.
The Syndicate representative shrugged: "What Coil? We've got a lot of clients. We're in the protection business, and lately, business is good." Seems like a dead end.
CBefriend. Ask them about their protection program and try to develop a relationship.
The Syndicate representative smiled: "Our standard business protection plan starts at 30,000 credits. Let us know if you're interested in our services." Our team demurred, but everyone left the meeting on good terms. It's a start.