Author Topic: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]  (Read 3579 times)

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2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« on: 28 February 2016, 01:04:51 »
“What’s the first rule of the Shadow Angels?”

A specialist hiding behind Clan lines on Graus must rely on a mysterious extraction team to reach safety. Can the Shadow Angels complete their mission while under fire, or will "Murphy" rear his ugly head yet again?

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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2016, 02:10:08 »
Oooh, this story read like a Shadowrun story..
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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2016, 15:06:34 »
I found this one to be rather fun.

Quick question to the Author (I don't know thier forum handle) if they are about.

We all know about the Helm and New Dallas cores, is this one referenced anywhere else and we simply missed it or is this a whole new core?

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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #3 on: 12 March 2016, 18:55:13 »
I found this one to be rather fun.

Quick question to the Author (I don't know thier forum handle) if they are about.

We all know about the Helm and New Dallas cores, is this one referenced anywhere else and we simply missed it or is this a whole new core?

A new core, but nothing of military value on it.....

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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #4 on: 12 March 2016, 19:42:10 »
I enjoyed this one as well.

One question....how did the team get on world?  Part of a merc raid and then stole/took the tools they needed?   That would be an interesting story to read!

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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #5 on: 12 March 2016, 21:47:30 »
A new core, but nothing of military value on it.....

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Oddly enough it was a Kindle containing a terabyte of Romance novels.

But seriously, I enjoyed the story, thanks!
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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #6 on: 12 March 2016, 22:21:50 »
I enjoyed this one as well.

One question....how did the team get on world?  Part of a merc raid and then stole/took the tools they needed?   That would be an interesting story to read!

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Re: 2016-02-28 Shadow Angels [Craig A. Reed]
« Reply #7 on: 12 March 2016, 22:43:54 »
I hope you have more Shadow Angels stories planned?
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