With everyone in the group now aware of some of their future plans, it was now time to start preparations in actually infiltrating the Fort. Tamia had explained that she had been given permission to use as many caps as she needs to complete the task, making Afton almost fall unconscious with uproarious laughter.

It was perfect. They now basically had infinite funds to do something they were already going to do... Man, things were seriously 'Coming up Afton!'. ​​

Now with the 'go ahead', Afton intended to make full use of their new expendable funds. First off heading to Doctor Usanagi's clinic. Once there the group basically bought all stock of her implants. Sure, the doctor was surprised, but as far as she was concerned, the purchase of all available implants would literally fund one hundred years of research...

Afton's body was durable enough to take some more implants so he finished his set, buying Intelligence, Charisma, and Luck implants to boost his stats.

[Perk granted : "Empathy Synthesizer" Charisma Implant]

[Charisma Implant] : +1 Charisma

[Perk granted : "Logic Co-Processor" Intelligence Implant]

[Intelligence Implant] : +1 Intelligence.

[Perk granted : "Probability Calculator" Luck Implant]

[Luck Implant] : +1 Luck]

[For enhancing all of your stats with technology, Perk granted : The Cyber Punk]

[The Cyber Punk] : You know your way around tech, especially when it's surgically implanted into your body... Stops your body from rejecting implants, and boosts your effectiveness when using active ones.

The Perk appears in his peripheral vision and has a Cybernetic-looking Vaultboy sitting on it in the corner... Though, the Vaultboy itself seems to be glitching out for some reason... A bad omen perhaps?

Afton wasn't really sure what to make out of his new Perk, he'd never actually considered the chance of implants being rejected by his body... But, since he didn't have to worry about that now, maybe he should look into getting some more.

Regardless, he 'persuaded' most of his group to get implants, even if there was the potential of their bodies rejecting them. Though, the only one he made sure they receive was the "PHOENIX" Monocyte Breeder, an Implant that allows the body to heal significantly faster than it usually would.

Of course, Afton didn't bother getting that Implant as his body was already far, far more effective at healing. That, and he wanted to leave room in his already tech-filled body for a different, more effective implant should it come up.

In addition to the healing implant, Karl got the Agility and Endurance ones. Though, Afton was sure the latter was more to help his sore back...

Boone got a Perception and Agility Implant, but ended up rejecting the latter, forcing Usanagi to remove it or risk infection, and a litany of other health defects.

Josie got an Intelligence and Endurance Implant, getting lucky and keeping both.

Veronica tried to get Strength, Endurance, Agility, and Intelligence, but her body rejected the latter, forcing the Doctor to remove it... Though, three Implants was the best result (aside from himself) they'd seen so far.

Tamia herself tried to get all the stat Implants, same as Afton, but her body rejected Agility, Intelligence, and Perception. Allowing her to keep Strength, Endurance, Perception, Charisma, and Luck... Still, Mr House had to foot the cost of all the rejected Implants as they were rendered useless afterwards...

Afton was glad he didn't have to speak to the man, otherwise he might feel guilty about taking advantage of his offer to Tamia... But he'd get over it pretty quick, so, 'meh?'

At the point, everyone had gotten Implants apart from Anja... But there was a good reason for this, in Doctor Usanagi's words, 'I have no idea if Implants would even work on a Ghoul'...

Yeah, apparently their anatomy was similar, yet different enough for the Implants to have an affect, but not necessarily the one you want. Regardless, the group paid for Anja to receive the Endurance Implant, and Usanagi was willing to sell it to them for half-price due to her professional interest in seeing what'd actually happen.

The operation was relatively quick, but afterwards everyone realised they needed to remove the Implant almost immediately... Anja wouldn't stop screaming until the tech was removed, but no one knew why she reacted like that.

Regardless, it seemed like Anja was the only one who wouldn't receive an Implant out of the group. It wasn't 'too bad', but it was still a bummer for the Ghoul, who felt that she'd be more useless than she was before.

Once the group had finished at Doctor Usanagi's clinic, they moved on and headed towards the Gun Runners to stock up their equipment... Veronica and Tamia needed a complete set of equipment.

Afton's group were already kitted out with their preferred gear, so that didn't really need to be changed. They had good weaponry and good armour for their desired role... Though, once Veronica spotted the heavy reinforced combat armour Afton wanted her to wear, she immediately rejected it.

"I am NOT wearing that!"

Afton just raises a brow and sighs exasperatedly, "Why not? You wanna die from some puny 9mm round or something?"

Veronica just shakes her head, "No, but if I wanted to walk around all day in sweaty, heavy armour, I'd grab some Power armour!"

...

"You have some Power armour to use?" he asks, suddenly very interested.

Veronica just shrugs and nods, "There's a safehouse North East of New Vegas that should have a spare set... It's barely used, and I doubt the Paladin that maintains it would mind too much..."

Afton's face breaks into a huge grin as he hugs her, "Veronica! You've made my day!" he exclaims, tossing her up in the air as if she were a small child.

"Wait! Let me down! Afton, stop!" she yelps but can't stop herself from giggling at the intimate byplay. Of course, the rest of the group and the Gun Runner Vendertron watch this all occur with dull or amused looks.