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.
Runa has arranged a meeting with the Techno Union's contract steward. We doubt the Techno Union is directly involved with the Coil, but they may know something. How should we approach this?
AGo on the offensive. Accuse the Techno Union of working with the Coil.
The contract steward scoffed: "The Techno Union doesn't treat with backwater cultists. Or with backwater mercenaries like you." Seems like a dead end.
BBluff. Pretend to know all about the Techno Union's dealings with the Coil.
The contract steward scoffed: "Either you are misinformed or you are lying. We consider this matter over." Seems like a dead end.
CUse a light touch. Ask them about transportation plans.
The contract steward smiled: "You'll find no more secure or discrete transportation partners. One-time shipments start at 15,000 credits." Our team didn't learn anything new about the Coil, but this feels like the start of an interesting relationship