S.C. Johnson Scientists

Summary

The S.C. Johnson Scientists are a team of insecticide researchers from the company S.C. Johnson, brought in (via Voss Dynamics) to develop chemical weapons against the alien insects. They supplied three experimental concoctions (labeled A, B, and C), and also served as entomology advisors — the play notes call them “etymologists” — helping the team identify the optimal drill point into the hive.

This is an NPC group entry. One member of the team was killed in a chemical accident.

Description

A civilian-scientist contractor team specializing in insecticides and applied entomology. Individual members are not named in play; tracked here as a group. They operate in support/lab roles rather than as combatants.

Background

Engaged to weaponize insecticide chemistry against the alien insect threat, the team produced three experimental formulas:

• Concoction A
• Concoction B — ~95% kill over 4 rounds on its own
• Concoction C

A blend of B and A — Concoction BA — proved the most effective field agent, achieving roughly 75% immediate kill. They also acted as entomology advisors, helping the team determine the optimal drill point into the hive.

Casualty: One scientist was killed in a catastrophic chemical accident — a critical failure during a refinement test. His face melted.

Stats (if known)

No combat stats. Group functions as a support/advisory asset providing chemical agents and entomological intelligence. Chemical effectiveness (per play notes): formula B ~95% kill over 4 rounds; BA blend ~75% immediate kill.

Relationships

• allied_with: The Team (strength: 6)
• contracted_by: Voss Dynamics (strength: 6)
• developed: Concoction BA (strength: 8)
• counters: the alien insects (strength: 7)

Appearances

• Session 07 - The Vegas Hive - Napalm and New Powers — supplied concoctions A/B/C and the BA blend; advised on the hive drill point; one member killed in a chemical accident