Traveller: Montca News 6: Distraction

Monday, July 06, 2026

Montca News 6: Distraction

To give the players more opportunities, the Race to the Bottom submersible race will start off not too far from the Montca port. 2 of the concourses are actually rented out for viewing as the Grand Red Ocean is not too far in that direction. Being a high-tech world, the viewing ports at the terminal are not only strong enough to handle pressure but also have some magnification so that passengers can zoom into watching their shuttles or ships approach. Yeah, that's what I am going with. What this means, especially for the ex-police officer, is that security around there is a bit tighter than normal, but guards and whoever at other places, such as the General Products port, may be distracted by the start of the race.

Dateline 356-1105
Teams are preparing for the 43rd Race to the Bottom. This year’s course takes it from the edge of the Grand Red across the Undershoals to finish at Port Jerico. Concourse 10 and 14 of Montca Downport have been fully reserved as they will be able to see the launch of several submersibles. Excitement at the port has increased, as well as security and safety precautions.
Concourse 17, while technically open, has not seen traffic since 350 as the inspection and safety divisions continue their analysis. The shuttle will be removed in the next few days, the pads repaired, and Concourse 17 should be able to resume normal traffic by 015-1106 according to the Ministeries of Safety and Starport Maintenance.

Not sure how the game is going as we've just had the 1st session, but I have set it up for a few sessions down the road with the professor. Who needs a name if I've not already done that. I also need to check the systems between Montca and Xyman, and look into other adventures I have that could fit into some of those systems. And I may fall back on 76 Patrons as I used the heck out of that book back in the day!