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Blackmail and Threat Risks
Last checked: · 049-Rev3-L (reference-reported)
Direct answer
Blackmail and threats are risky fictional negotiation actions, not ordinary price adjustments. The structured Demo reference reports a 20% value take and different reputation consequences when the accusation is unsupported.
Distinguish supported and unsupported pressure
Reported blackmail starts with a 60% acceptance chance, modified by relevant events and reputation; the reference does not establish a complete combined probability model. Refusing supported blackmail costs five reputation. An innocent target or unsupported threat carries harsher branches.
| Unsupported refusal | −7 reputation |
|---|---|
| Unsupported walk-away branch | 50% chance; −10 reputation |
| Relevant event bonus | +15 |
| Reputation contribution | Standing divided by 4 |
Budget the standing loss as well as cash
The same reference doubles reputation penalties when standing with the faction is negative. Do not infer that a higher nominal take is automatically better than closing an ordinary sale. The quoted branch values describe the game reference's build, not a guaranteed outcome for each conversation.