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Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku   


Part One


{descendents of Zakhar (to remember)}   


Part of the Sankaku - the original trio of Founders 


Kamon; tiger seen through bamboo 

Colors: orange, white, sky blue

Delm: Kazimir Zakharovich

Zokucho/Matrona: Esfir Zakharovich

Founders MP: Mirabelle Zakharovich

Founders MP: Evgeni Zakharovich

Spokesperson: Arkadi Hisakawa

Militia: The Kylfings

Commander: Khadja Volkov


Associate Families: Nagi, Karimi, Saab, Nejem, Lagunov, Volkov, Zima, Medred, Orlov, Voromin, MacYwer, Hisakawa, Moto, Dalton, Martin, Yi   


Major Territorial Holdings: Zakharovich Fortress itself is built in a blend of medieval slavic and byzantine styles of many towers and domes with additional muscovite tented towers covered in white marble and gold foil - commonly used by the Dai Ichizoku for diplomatic events and tourism (it is one of the most photographed building complexes on Nejiro), but it is still a working military fortress and houses several bunkers and disaster shelters on the landhold (2071sq.km) in the eastern lowlands of the Kiso Mountains at the southern edge of the Sequoia Rainforest, Moro 'a quiet place in the country' , 'country folk wanna stay country', (est 2873) is a small chartered city of almost fifty thousand including boarding students, seasonal and itinerant workers located near the southern coast of the Tairiku continent on Nejiro - south of the landhold near the southern border of the Satoyama Chiku - for the support and development of the planet bound members of the ichizoku and dependents of the fleet as most of the members and their corporate and industrial entities are space-based and located on the moons and asteroids of the stellar system, the city was developed as a timber and agricultural resource center with supporting light industry, Sequoia Reserve (1000 sq. km) wildlife and cloud forest preserve north of the landhold with altitudes between eighteen hundred and two thousand two hundred meters above sea level, owns one third of Hononoiro - the Sankaku interstelllar merchant fleet base on Hinotori - one of the rocky Jovian moons with sizable water ice polar caps, a thin atmosphere and low gravity, SanGun Jukyo {tiger mountain lord residences} the primary residence of the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku on Hinotori contains a fortress and bunkers, habitats, starports, industrial parks, and domes, assorted properties across Nejiro, assorted properties on the moons, ports, stations, habitats, domes, and asteroid belts across the stellar system   


Corporate Holdings:

Yutakana {opulent} - luxury department store chain that is headquartered in Yousai (the capitol of Nejiro) with ten floors of unparalleled elegance and customer service, impeccable presentation of opulent and extravagent items of exquisite taste and indulgent services - apparel, accessories, outerwear, seasonal goods, gourmet food, restaurants and cafes, household goods, travel gear,  cooking lessons, toys, seamsters and tailors, art gallery, sports, stationery, jewelry, electronics and gadgets, personal shoppers and stylists, kimono shop, suit shop and tailor, entertainment, pet care, books and media, health spa, beauty salon, gift wrapping, cosmetics and beauty, baby products, trunk and fashion shows, florist, fragrances, salons and lounges, rooftop gardens, elevator girls to operate the birdcage and art deco elevators, answer questions and provide relevant information 

Isteleniye {healing experience} - full service and emergency private health care chain using both traditional and modern methods, locations on the landhold, Pluoton, SanGun Jukyo, Moro, Yousai, Port, Hilo, Leaf, Beru, Baja

Zelenyy Siniy Drakon Tigr {green blue dragon tiger} - consultancy firm specializing in crisis managers, facilitators, troubleshooters, factotum, and fixers 

Vrednaya Yeda Nebo {junk food heaven} - located in SanGun Jukyo and manufactures ice  cream, candy, chips, cookies, snacks, donuts, cakes, pies, soda pop, chocolates, pastries, crackers, chewing gum, mints 

Neptune Orient Lines - (est. 2169) interstellar passenger service fleet (offers luxury, premium, first class, business/executive, budget, and steerage options) across the stellar system, to the Izar Cluster, the Periphery, the Draconis Combine and many points across the Sphere, in partnership with Phoenix Mercantile and Horizon Tradeships since 2404, 'to the stars since the First Terran Exodus', fleet based in Hononoiro on Hinotori     

Tora Zoshensho {tiger shipyard} - industrial park and shipyard on Hinotori designs, engineers, constructs, manufactures, services and repairs escort-class small craft, close patrol-class small craft, shuttle-class small craft, and tug-class small craft, also offers dropship replenishment, maintenance, and repair services

SanGun Kozan {tiger mountain lord mines} - headquartered on Hinotori it operates mines in the stellar system that produce and refine salts, ice, gases, water, quartz, silica, aluminum, strontium, copper, gold, barium, zinc, mercury, tin, lead, sulphur, metallurgical coal, carbon, diamonds, antimony, bismuth, iron, cobalt, nickel, tungsten, uranium, helium three, titanium, platinum, iridium, palladium, rare-earths, dimension stones, gemstones, rhodium etc.

SanGun Equip - designs and manufactures mining equipment, tools, drills, mining vehicles, exosuits, sealed mining mechs, industrial mechs with adaptations for space operations and other hazardous environments, safety equipment, hazardous environment and materials suits and gear, located in the Tora Zoshensho industrial park on Hinotori

SanGun Robotto - designs and manufactures industrial mining equipment, mining robots, unmanned mining vehicles, mining mechs rated for space and underwater, mining exosuits rated for space and underwater, spacesuits, gas-jumper suits, located in the Tora Zoshensho industrial park on Hinotori   

SanGun Geoscience Society - research and exploration in the fields of geology, chronology, astronomy, physics, chemistry, geography, biology, and mathematics. The society aims to facilitate research cooperation between scientists across frontiers through joint research projects, work, meetings, and workshops. Members include industry professionals, government officials, museum personnel, academics, students, and enthusiastic amateurs and hobbyists. The society sponsors several lecture programs, scholarships, grants, and field trips. It also publishes the Gaea monthly popular science magazine that encourages interest and educates in the geoscience fields, and Natural Phenomena a quarterly peer reviewed scientific journal. 

Sabah Nejem Aviation {morning star} - designs and manufactures passenger and cargo helicopters, vtols, bush planes, military cargo vtols, military combat vtols, factories located in Majuro

Svetlyachki {fireflies} - chain of indoor weapon ranges, includes specially designed indoor three hundred meter and one thousand meter rifle and archery ranges with simulated windage, obstacle, height, and visibility conditions, there are knife and axe throwing target spaces, weapons brokers, weapon smiths, pro shops and gear shops for all tactical and survival needs, offers training, practice, competitions, and hosts several sporting clubs, locations in Moro, Madina, Stonehaven, Leaf, Beru, Baja, and Hilo

Morning Star Aerospace Academy - graduates up to one thousand students annually in partnership with the Akai Yoake Military Academy and MAWS in the art and science of aerospace operations, students are taught discipline, small arms, hand to hand combat, first aid, technical and repair training, basic piloting, environmental control and life support, null-g and microgravity operations, and students may undergo training in small craft operations, bridge officer training, engineering officer training, aerospace fighter operations, aerospace combat, fleet operations, fleet technical services, MacGyverisms and improvised hacks (applied troubleshooting and hacking repairs that work), battlefield repair, scrounge and salvage, search and rescue, fleet engineering and structure, traffic control, navigation, communications, weapons, security and anti-boarding actions, merchant marine shipboard operations and damage control, space station operations and damage control, port operations and damage control, dropship and jumpship crew operations and damage control for either civilian or military service, languages, diplomacy  and negotiation, trade and markets, campuses are located at the Spaceport on Nejiro, on Hinotori, on Serge (the military base on the Naiba Showakusei-tai asteroid), on Mene Limani {moon port} on Selene (Nejiro's primary moon)   

Velosiped Arenda {bicycle rental} - electric and manual bicycle rentals, free access to members with smartcard, hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly rates are available, operates in larger towns, industrial parks, and cities 

Evelo Electric Bicycles - creates and manufactures sport, utility, comfort, performance, and folding styles of electric bicycles and accessories, offers maintenance contracts for automatic and manual transmissions from authorized shops 

Hikari no Sokudo Tetsudosen {light speed rail lines} - operates high speed railway and maglev services on the Tairiku continent from Moro, and on the Shinrin continent from Majuro, offers both passenger and freight services, the Leyte and Majuro factories manufacture high speed rail systems, engines, coaches, and cargo containers 

Ju Bai {ten folds} - designs and manufactures prefab volumetric modular mobile folding buildings or residences that fold into itself for shipping and storage, units self-deploy and 'unbox' from a truck size block into a fully functioning building at a command in about twenty minutes, the units may be stacked and anchored up to four high and/or linked side by side or end to end, units are sustainable and durable and are constructed from compound materials that are rust, fire, and corrosion resistant and suitable as habitats in space, underwater, and hazardous environments with double hulled walls that are energy efficient that use transparent metal alloys and compounds to allow spaces that are full of natural light, units have barrier ratings from BAR5 - BAR8 but may be modified with BAR9 - BAR10 armor at additional expense at the customer's request, the units are customizable (structure and interior) with pre-plug utility fittings, environmental controls, life support, and drainage, the units are suitable for applications in retail, factory, teaching or archive space, crafter and/or artisan studio, mobile ablution for events, hospitality and event spaces, pop-up cuisine and event spsces, office space, mobile charging stations, disaster response, wildland observation points, incident command, mobile laboratory or hospital, workforce housing, storage, defense operations, residential and/or vacation housing, garage, repair bay, or workshops that are designed to move with your organization at a moments notice, the units average thirty seven square meters (6mLx7mWx3mH) but are available in sizes from one hundred forty eight square meters to six hundred and fifty square meters, (or you may custom design a unit at your specifications), Nejiroan digital nomads may pay as little as one hundred thousand ryu per unit, the units are exported from Nejiro throughout the Periphery and the Sphere starting at two hundred thousand ryu from the factory on Hinotori in the Tora Zoshensho industrial park

Carousel - designs and manufactures tug-class small craft, and offers maintenance, replenishment, and repair services, also has a custom workshop that converts tugs for mining, search and rescue, salvage, emergency response, and other purposes from its factories in the Tora Zoshensho industrial park on Hinotori

Zima Furrier {winter} - creates fur and leather apparel, outerwear, footwear, bags, and accessories for couture and upscale and luxury retail, operates fur salons and storage spaces in SanGun Jukyo, Moro, Bridges, Port Fortuna, Lanikai, and Yakan

Tiger Towing - offers towing, rescue, salvage, and transport services across the Tairiku continent and in the stellar system, fleet vehicles are painted in an immediately recognizable tiger stripe pattern of the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku colors or tiger stripe camouflage suitable for the environment   

Pink Cabs - offers helicopter, vtol, taxi, limousine, and driver services in major cities on Nejiro, the Spaceport, and the Enclave, all fleet vehicles are painted in different shades of pink from pastel to fuchsia 

In the Pink - charitable fund endowed and chaired by the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku in support of their fleet (and partners) personnel, officers, crew, families and dependents, retirees, injured, and disabled   

Momoiro Teishoku-ya {pink diner} - chain of twenty eight hour theme cafe which emphasizes the kawaii neon pastel aesthetic and waitress dressed in Lolita fashions serving classic american-style diner food and japanese-style variations (souffle pancakes, tamagoyaki {rolled omelets}, taiyaki {fish waffles}, rice porridge, milk bread, miso oatmeal, dorayaki {pancakes filled with red bean paste}, crepes etc.) with a super extensive menu of breakfast basics with extensive egg offerings, hearty salads, killer sandwiches, entrees, pasta, seafood, roasts, steaks, chops, and birds, blue plate specials, rotating desert cases, ice cream and thick shakes, beer and cider, tea and coffees, wine and cocktails, locations in Moro, SanGun Jukyo, Hilo, Baja, Port, Yakan, Samar, Buda, Pluoton   

Swirlz - chain of ice cream parlors that are teen and family oriented that serves premium soft serve ice cream, pizzelle and waffle cones (vanilla, chocolate, gingerbread), gourmet frozen custard and gelato in a wide variety of regular and seasonal flavors and toppings, locations in Moro, Lanikai, Port, Yakan, Rainbow, Marena, Hilo, Kamloops, Yousai, Stonehaven, Leaf, Beru, Pluoton, SanGun Jukyo   

Happy Valley Hippodrome - grade one horse racing stadium with several stands and a maximum crowd capacity of over one hundred thousand with both indoor and outdoor turf tracks (1.6 km figure eight circuit with two downhills) for flat, jump, and harness racing. Notable races include the flat five furlong Rabbit-Rabbit Dash for three year olds, the flat twelve furlong Derby Stakes for all three year old colts and fillies on the first Saturday in June, and the flat twelve furlong, with a five hundred thousand ryu purse The Oaks - the middle race of the Fillies Triple Crown taking place during the season in May or early June. Also part of the property on the eastern boundaries of Moro are 'The Downs' a ridge of hills east of the city with wide sweeping views of Kogetsu Bei {crescent moon bay} and Moro, with over twenty kilometers of routeways open to the public for gallops, ramblers, model aircraft flyers, kite flyers, cyclists, and hack riders. 

Wonderland Amusement Park - (PI owns shares) (chartered as an industrial park) three hundred acre theme park with attractions and amusements, theme and thrill rides located southwest of Yousai and the Anzu Plateau, with twenty five rollercoasters featuring the tallest (200m) and fastest (300 kph) coaster on the planet - The Peregrine's Dive, a twenty acre water park featuring the Tiger Leap rope swings that have up to a seven meter drop, a multicultural medieval faire, a fairy and folk land theme park, and a carnival midway, the park has its own railway station and a resort, and there are a few independent hotels, ryokan and minshuku nearby

Wonder Pop - (logo - sparks and sparkles) all natural cane sugar sweetened caffeinated fuzzy lifting drink in a dozen or so natural flavors (butterscotch, root beer, ginger, cinnamon, lemon lime, orange, grape, cherry, cola etc.) and half a dozenish seasonal flavors (sakura, matcha, berry, peach, pear, green apple, blue raspberry, caramel, etc.) sold in 354 mL glass bottles across the globe, the stellar system, and limited export to the Periphery   

Hime Cruises {princess} - operates a cruise ship fleet for ocean and river cruises on Nejiro, Kaiyo, Midori, and Glace   

Eurasia Diaspora Museum - a collection of artifacts, artworks, and ethnographic collections and phenomena from prehistoric through modern communities descended from the ethnic Terran cultures of Europe, Asia, and Oceania and tracks and preserve their history, travels, and emigration from Terra   

Kumo Soko {cloud warehouse} - global and stellar cloud computing, server farms, supercomputers 

Moro Polytech - public tertiary boarding school endowed by the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku that covers a wide variety of educational options from cuisine to hospitality, from actor to film editor, from forensic scientist to mining engineer, from construction supervisor to architect, from computer engineer to civil engineer, from actuary to algorithm engineer, from lab technician to applied scientist, from fashion designer to photographer, from teacher to analyst, from firefighter to paramedic, from translator to paralegal, from music engineer to communication specialist, from mech technician to jumpship pilot   

Sunshine City, Yousai - the original 'settlement' of the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku in Yousai, now an upscale urban complex covering a considerable number of city blocks (between the diamond and garment wards and the Ichizoku no ie {clan house/embassy residences and manors}), of several interconnected building complexes and high rise building complexes with the Sunshine City Skyway of pedestrian walkways that connect the buildings through the upper floors, and The Basement that runs underneath the entire complex and has several entrances to each building with its own staff, security, and offices, also there are disaster shelters, cisterns, utility tunnels, storage spaces, secure parking, bars and clubs, as well as Ika {the below} an indoor sports arena, Puzzled an escape room and dungeon crawl complex, The Eyre a one thousand square meter underground experience and event space, Cavern Park with twenty kilometers of corridors and tunnels outfitted with zip-lines, a rope course, trails, an underground cultivated park with remote lighting and night blooming plants, and a three thousand square meter bike/skate park, there are also factory and laboratory spaces and other amenities with access to Higashi Station a stop on the Yousai Metro maglev subway as well as access to NeathYousai the underground complexes of Yousai, up to thirty levels deep into the Anzu Plateau in some places, includes NDT barracks, armories, and weapons emplacements, NPO bunkers and offices, also residential, shopping, sport, transportation, and university complexes, as well as cisterns, storage, disaster shelters, utilidors, subways, and canal systems; the Sunshine City complex includes The Prince a five star high rise hotel, Fountain Plaza a public square with statuary fountains and a large pond fountain with a tiger koi enclosure and musical dancing water performances twice a day and once nightly, the Sora Sodaina Tobaku-ba {sky grand casino}, the Alpa Galleria featuring Yutakana, the Hasunohana-ya {lotus house} private members only sex club, the Bekari Cafe, and the Nisshoku Restaurant, the Sunshine 60 triple high rise building complex houses office suites, project spaces, clinics, penthouse apartments, retail spaces, public gardens and lounge spaces, a public school, childcare, workshops and studios, Genyukan Dojo (budo, karate, iaido, aikido, goshin waza self-defense, seminars and competitions), Sunshine Vert {green} greenhouse and hydroponic farm growing chickens, shellfish, produce, and flowers, Sunshine Public Library, Sky Restaurants two floors in each building house elite luxury dining establishments, and the Sky Circus Observatory an open air deck with a panoramic view of Yousai, and also The Bullet Flight, InfiniteScape, Light Fountain, Sky Swing, and the Cloud Cafe; The Mart houses the Alta Market, Nikko Indoor Theme Park, Exhibition Hall A, Conference Suites and Ballrooms, professional office suites, The Sakura Room tea house, Go Game Salon, The Rooftop Aquarium, and the Manten Planetarium; the Bunka Kaikan building houses the Shirokiya department store, Sunshine Theater, The Special Hall, Salon Cinema Tokudai {grand, oversize}, Ancient Orient Museum, and the Music Palace a dance club and live house, also Exhibition Halls B - D,  Meeting Rooms Alpha - Omega, and the Sunshine Metro Terminal a maglev transit station with lines to Yousai urban and metropolitan areas, and high speed rail lines to Bridges, the Akai Yoake Military Academy, the Spaceport, Wonderland Amusement Park, the Enclave, Aegis Arms Plant One and Plant Two (via tunnel), Lanikai, Leyte, Hilo, and Quezon; Sunny Towers high rise houses upscale and luxury apartment and condominiums with concierge service and every community ammenity including doormen, receptionists, secure access, and security personnel; Tigrovyye Sady {tiger gardens} building complex with courtyard garden apartments, walk-ups, studios, co-living housing flats, loft style apartments and some community ammenities (public cafes, boutiques and shops, bakeries, markets, crafter shops and convenience stores on the outer street and basement levels, a private resident clubhouse, rooftop deck and garden, courtyard park with recreation and leisure apparatus, garage with charging stations and bike storage, storage facilities, laundrey facilities, mailroom, business center and common wifi, fitness center including pool and sports courts, door staff and controlled access)   

Star Flyer - passenger airline with intercontinental and island hopper routes, as well as stellar system small craft passenger services   

Four Seasons Hotel - five star luxury elegance with locations in all major Nejiroan (planetary and stellar) cities and tourist locations   

Bitva Gotova {battle ready} - industrial park in SanGun Jukyo that designs and manufactures small arms, support weapons, field guns, vehicle and turret mounted weapon systems, ballistic and optical firearms (handguns, flechettes, rifles, shotguns, tranqs, tasers, lasers), ballistic and optical weapon systems (autocannon, machine guns, laser, ppc), missiles, rockets, grenades, mines, launchers, military vehicles, combat vehicles (produces the Kaplan {tiger} {the local version of the Tiger Medium Tank} at one million ryu, the Kolenitsa {chariot} {the local version of the Merkava MK VI heavy tank} at four million ryu, the Bolotistaya Dolina Bak {swampy valley tank} {the local version of the Marsden Main Battle Tank} and also the variant engineering tank and combat bridge-layer at one million to two million ryu, the Hakai Suru {destroy} {a local version of the Demolisher Heavy Tank} at two million ryu, the Gekkeikan {laurel wreath} {a local version of the Estevez MBT-AA} at nine hundred thousand ryu, the Ishinosai {stone rhino} {a local version of the Behemoth Heavy Tank (armor)} at three million ryu, the Shchuka {pike} {the local version of the Pike Support Vehicle} and its (AC5) and (L20) variants at one million ryu to one million six hundred thousand ryu, the Moulari {mule} {the local version of the Maultier Hover APC (basic)} and the variant (MG) version with a four ton infantry compartment at one hundred seventy thousand ryu, the Telonio {goblin} {a local version of the Goblin Medium Tank} and the (L10) and (MG) variants at six hundred thousand ryu, the Saidai {maximum} {the local version of the Maxim Hover Transport (SRM2)} and the local (drone carrier/remote sensor) variant at one million ryu, the Vorishka {packrat} {the local version of the Packrat Long Range Patrol Vehicle (ICE)} and the (ICE-ML) and the (ICE-SRM2) variants at four hundred thousand ryu, the Tapochki {slipper} {the local version of the Sleipnir Combat Vehicle} and its (SRM) variant at seven hundred thousand ryu, the Volk {wolf} {the local version of the Vargr APC Tank} and its (L15) variant at eight hundred thousand ryu, the Velos {dart} {the local version of the Darter Scout Car} with three tons of cargo space for electronics or infantry at seventy thousand ryu, the Sokol {falcon} {the local version of the Falcon Heavy Hover Tank} at one million ryu, the Khorek {ferret} {the local version of the Ferret Light Scout VTOL} as well as the (armor) and (cargo) variants at fifty thousand ryu, the Gonchaya {hound} {a local version of the Harasser Missile Platform(L10)} and (small laser), (medium laser), and (remote sensor) variants at five hundred thousand ryu, the Kunitsa {marten} {the local version of the Marten Scout VTOL} and the (remote sensor) and (unarmed infantry) variants at two hundred thousand to four hundred thousand ryu, the Dalavchit Mori {a local version of the Pegasus Scout Hover Tank} and the (unarmed), (missile), and (sensor) variants at eight hundred thousand ryu, the Arka {arch} {the local version of the Rotunda Scout Vehicle (ICE-L5) variant} at two hundred thousand ryu, the Podzhidat' {lie in wait} {a local version of the Skulker Wheeled Scout Tank} and its (MG) variant at one hundred eighty thousand ryu, the Kyuna Kaze {swift wind} {the local version of the Swift Wind Scout Car (ICE)} and the (ICE-speed) and the (ICE-cargo) variants at sixty thousand ryu), military aviation, combat and scout drones, sensors, electronics, military armor, tactical gear, field communication systems, munitions and ordnance, and is licensed to produce a score of civilian law enforcement vehicles the Sasayaku Control Transport at one hundred sixty thousand ryu, and the Gossamer Surveillance Drone at one million ryu   

{One of only a handful of Nejiro defense contractors with legitimate military contracts to produce ceramic-teflon compound coated tungsten alloy ammunition, one of only a few companies on Nejiro that manufacture chemical tracers used for tagging and tracking, also manufactures Rover - a wheeled ground based drone that may climb stairs and hills [about half the size of R2D2 maybe twice the size of a roomba] moving at speeds up to twelve kph, equipped with retractable manipulator arms (up to four) and several mult-tools capable of disarming a bomb, simple repairs, detect/analyze samples, navigating across a city or the wild, 'walking' a patrol, securing an access point, delivering messages/packages, fetch etc., with gps/rfid tracking capability as well as the capability of 'tagging' a target with a 'bug' or tracker from a quiet compressed air launch system, it has a (secure) multitrack communication system that may wirelessly connect to computers and electronics to upload/download/search, it is equipped with a three hundred sixty degree turret that may come equipped with seismic, thermal,  chemical, infrared, sonar, motion, and optical (magnification, starlight, ultraviolet, x-ray, etc.) sensors and/or cameras (ten kilometer range), it may be armed with tranqs, tasers, lasers, rifle, and/or a ballistic launcher for rubber balls, mini rockets, grenades (of various types) may be equipped with a mesh farraday cage and from BAR6 to BAR10 armor (depending on intended uses), starts at seventy five thousand ryu} 

The Golden Chariot - operates intercontinental and regional executive and luxury class passenger high speed coach railways, operating from Moro across the Tairiku and Shinrin continents, operates a railway tunnel from Port to Majuro and a railway tunnel from Moro to Siniy   

Bits & Bobs - (catchphrase - recycle, refurbish, repurpose) a chain that some have called an unholy union of a junk shop and a tool shop with a craft and hobby shop, a haven for tech and engineering machinery enthusiasts of all stripes from dedicated amateurs and hobbyists to crafters and artisans alike providing all manner of items from vacuum tubes to circuits, from knitting needles to paint for such entities as the Nejiro Amateur Radio Relay League, the Acrobatic Drone Racing Society, the Tinker and Inventor Collective, the Angelic Layer Hyperdoll League, the Urbex Photo Club, Mystery Kitbashers, Antique Revamp, etc., locations in Moro, SanGun Jukyo, Leyte, Hilo, Quezon, Kamloops, Yousai, Buda, Pluoton, Hononoiro, Port, Strekoza Port, Samovar, Serge, Pluoton Emporia   

Kosan Heavy Industries {tiger mountain} - designs and manufactures naval vessels and commercial ships (tug boats, fishing boats, freight ships, barges, cruise ships, patrol craft, naval combat ships) and designs and manufactures heavy trucks, heavy equipment, support vehicles, transport vehicles, parts and components, tools and equipment, from its  industrial park in the Leyte Navy Yard

Vzryv {blast, explosion} - manufactures explosive materials and compounds for civilian (mining, construction and demolition, geophysical detection and measurement, chemistry and materials science, cladding and welding, incendiaries, wildfire suppression and controlled burning, pyrotechnics) and military (weapons, munitions, bomb and artillery disposal) markets, manufactures fuses and detonators, manufacture data acquisition systems and analytics, monitoring and measuring technology, with factories in the Sparks Industrial Park on N3986 Fenwick   

Zvezdnyy Dom {starlight house} - greenhouse complexes with 'ponic systems that produce dwarf citrus, dwarf nut and olive trees, greens, fruits, vegetables, grains, and seafood located in Hononoiro, Buda, Fenwick, Serge, Pluoton, and Selene

Kandzume {canning, packing} - food preparation facilities that vacuum pack, salt, smoke, dehydrate, freeze, bottle (tempered glass), tin, pickle, jelly, conserve and preserve on Pluoton and Hinotori   

Klapany {valves} - designs and manufactures (rated for space, underwater, and high pressure environments) compressed gas equipment, diving cylinders, hvac and environmental systems, life-support systems, water and air purification systems and equipment 

Hoshinomizu {stellar water} - produces a variety of artesian, alkaline,mineral, sparkling, tonic, seltzer, and spring water bottled in clear glass bottles for retail (from three hundred mL bottles up to three point seven liter jugs),distilled and/or purified water in sustainable nineteen liter plastic jugs for bottled water service or emergency and disaster supplies, and in stainless steel kegs, barrels, and vats for wholesale export to the Periphery and the Sphere, also produces sterilized water for the chemical and pharmaceuitical industries 

Tiger Funds - AUM 536 billion Ryu for the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku and select clients, handling mutual funds, private equity, public equity, hedge funds, investment, economic research and analysis   

Blitskrig {blitz} - krav maga dojos located in Moro, SanGun Jukyo, Hononoiro, Yousai, and Hilo

Sanda MMA Pugna Clava {free fighting mixed martial arts fight club} - sports arena for full contact combat sports under the Wushu Committee (the promotion and governing body for wushu competitions in all its forms worldwide) in Yousai that hosts the Art of War Fighting Championship and the King of Sanda competitions yearly, it also has a private member only gym

MacYwer Oyo Kagaku Daigakuin {school of applied sciences} - private boarding secondary and tertiary level academic, vocational, and research institute with campuses located SanGun Jukyo, Moro, Leyte, Buda, Pluoton, and Hilo                               
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« Reply #1384 on: 24 July 2024, 10:28:57 »
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Part Two 


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Krasivaya Solnechnaya Akademiya {beautiful sun academy} - private boarding school located outside Moro, tuition 130,000 Ryu annually for kindergarten through high school levels, (most students start at six and graduate at fifteen), graduates leave with a bachelor degree in the arts or sciences and mastery of Japanese, English and one other language of the  student's choice, average class sizes are ten with individual learning pathways and group projects for an intense demanding education of multiple intelligences developing talents in the academic, sporting, artistic, lingual, cultural, and community service programs with a focus on a philosophical mindset, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, the 175 acre campus allows for no more than 250 students per level with luxurious amenities that include private suites for faculty and students, eighteen science laboratories, ten computer labs and a student server farm and two supercomputers, sixty technology enhanced classrooms, fifty collaborative classrooms, two ampitheaters for outdoor classes and activities, twenty lecture halls, thirty multipurpose studios, a student union complex with lounges and spaces for club activities and the student council, a computer controlled greenhouse and 'ponics center, fifty meter indoor and outdoor pools with diving apparatus, tennis courts, football and rugby pitches, riding school with dressage area, nautical center, skating and hockey rinks, the Beau Soleil Botanical Gardens, infirmiries, polo grounds, Shinto shrines, The Twilight Ballroom, an open air coliseum/ampitheater for events and entertainment, auditoriums, media center, the Great Sun Library, gymnasiums, dojo, archery and firearms ranges, three dining rooms, three cafes, two cafeterias, The Epicure (where formal dinner is conducted for students, faculty, and staff Monday - Thursday), iron road rock climbing routes, bowling alley, La Rousey Concert Hall, and summer camp; more than seventy percent of the student body become Meritous before they graduate, more than ninety seven percent of the student body continues to a university 

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Fiat - licensed to produce the entire line of passenger production vehicles, military machinery, military vehicles, tractors, light commercial vehiclrs, aircraft, railway engines, machine guns, and rally cars from factories in Leyte, Majuro, and Rainbow

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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1385 on: 26 July 2024, 19:10:33 »
“Well I hope all of your plans survive contact with the enemy. I do believe that is the saying.” She lifts her glass to him. “OH I do not want you to think the frames I am talking of I have. I did say I have a line on them and it will take time to get my hands on them. I do set things out long term after all.” The waiter will bring the appetizers out. “This looks wonderful.”

“They are Geoff Odbayar and Brian Nyamdavva. Geoff has been piloting medium class ‘Mechs for the last year or so and Briyan is a light class pilot. They both got stuck in the OWA when the unit they were working for went belly up. The OWA took the units equipment to settle up on dets the unit had. The others of the unit are dead or not someone you want to work for you.” She takes a bit of the appetizer. “This fantastic, try some." She moves the plate toward him. “They have been out that way for about six months now and are running low on cash.” She takes a bit more. “Let’s see they were on Kinkaid II …. No, no it was Sevon. That’s it Sevon.”

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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1386 on: 29 July 2024, 07:57:24 »
"You're giving me Crow's Eye?"  Victarion looked surprised.
"And command of the plant garrison." Euron replied. "You're the last one of us who hasn't been given an assignment, Vic.  It's past time.  Now, let's see who our new 'Mech and tank jockeys are going to be."
The two Greyjoy brothers walked out to the staging area.  "Colonel?"  Called a voice, Euron turned to see Fuka still in her pilot's suit and cooling vest.  "Hello, Fuka."  Euron acknowledged her.  Victarion waved her over.
"Any problems with your new ride?"  Victarion asked.
"Ie, Greyjoy-dono.  She runs like a dream."  Fuka answered before asking.  "Where are you off to?"
"We're checking out the new pilots for the Plant 3 garrison that Vic's going to be leading."  said Euron.
"Your own command?"  Fuka smiled.  "That's quite an honor."
"Stop, you'll make me blush."  Victarion returned, scratching the back of his head.  "You're welcome to meet the new recruits if you want."
Fuka nodded.  "Of course, as long as it's OK."
"It's fine."  said Euron.  "You'll probably know some of them from the tech crews.  They've been moved up to combat status for the plant assignment."

The three walked over to the group standing on the parade fields where the new troops were assembled.  As Euron had said, many of them were known to Fuka.  Her eye caught on to two of them whose resemblance was so complete they could only be identical twins.
"Fuka, these are Dalton and Dagon Pyke.  They're our Uncle Aeron's grandsons."  Euron pointed them out.
One of the twins said, "Hey, it's our cute tech-turned-Mechwarrior.."
Fuka looked confused.  "If they're Aeron-oji-sama's grandsons, why are they not named Greyjoy?"
The other twin replied.  "Ahh, well, it's because we're bastards."  He pointed at himself.  "Dagon Pyke, this is my brother Dalton."  He pointed at his twin, who bowed his head.  Fuka bowed back.
"Their father, Simeon Greyjoy, was our cousin."  Euron explained.  "He never married, but sired Dalton and Dagon with a woman who presented them to him after an affair they'd had."
"You don't have to sugar-coat on our account."  Dalton said.  "Our dad was a womanizer who would've abandoned us if Grandpa Aeron hadn't forced him to take responsibility for us and our mom."
Fuka was shocked.  "I'm so sorry for you two.  What happened to their parents?"
Dagon answered before Euron.  "Dad died in Operation: GUERRERO.  Mom lived with Grandpa Aeron for a while.  She recently got a job and an apartment in Hilo."
"Well, that's encouraging."  said Fuka.
"Anyway, we're ready to get to work, Colonel." said Dalton.  "We won't let you down."
"You'd better not." said Euron. "Or you'll have to answer to your grandfather."

The next person they came across was an Asian man of about Fuka's age.  He was bald and clean-shaven and carried himself with a strong air of dignity.
"I don't think I've met you before, sir."  Euron looked him over. "Are you from Nejiro?"
"Hai, Tai-sa."  He said, using the Draconis equivalent of Colonel.  He bowed deeply.  "Arnaud Sugai, at your service."
"Sugai?" Euron exclaimed.  "As in Lady Amalaa Sugai?"
"Hai." Arnaud admitted, bowing again.  "I am a distant cousin of hers, from a... lesser branch of the family, sir.  I have some DCMS training, specifically with tanks.  However, I do have some basic 'Mech simulator training, though I am not specialized in any weight class."
"I see."  Euron nodded.  "I will have to thank Lady Sugai for allowing you to serve with us."
"It was my choice."  Arnaud returned.  "Not all Sugai are bound to the family as strictly as you might think.  And I am not in the direct line of succession in any case.  I look forward to serving under you, Colonel Greyjoy."
"And I look forward to working with you, sir."  Euron replied.

As they moved on, Fuka next caught sight of a familiar face, one she hoped she'd never have to see again.  "Akihiro."
The Greyjoys looked at her.  "You know him?"  Euron asked.
"Yes."  Fuka nodded as the aforementioned man smiled at her.  Fuka shrunk back at the gesture.  "He's...an ex-boyfriend from high school.  We...didn't part on the best of terms.  I think I'll stay back."
Euron nodded as he and Victarion approached the young man.  He was handsome, with short black hair and wearing a tech's coverall.
"And you are?"  Victarion asked.
The man bowed.  "Akihiro Tanaka, sir."  He replied.
"How'd you know about this job?"
"I had heard the GSF was hiring tank drivers and even Mechwarriors."  Akihiro answered.  "Then I remembered how you offered a position to Hiyami-san."  He indicated Fuka.  "I have some experience with ConstructionMechs, so I figured I would try out for a position as a Mechwarrior."
"You might be confident now, Mister Tanaka," Euron smiled, "but you'd better be ready to give 110% if you want to become one of us."
"I welcome the challenge, Colonel."  Akihiro smiled back.

Euron and Victarion found Fuka talking to Arnaud, Dalton and Dagon when they finished their conversation with Akihiro.
"Well, he seemed...smug."  Victarion remarked.
Fuka sighed.  "He hasn't changed at all since we were together."
"Well, we'll put him through his paces like everyone else."  said Euron.  "We'll see if he steps up or breaks."
"If you really want him gone, me and Dalton could maybe help him along."  Dagon offered.
"That really isn't necessary."  Fuka waved her hands in front of her.
"If he's as qualified as he says," Euron settled the argument. "he'll be sent to Plant 3 with Victarion and the rest.    If he fails, then he's out.  Either way, you won't have to come into contact with him if you don't want."
"Arigato gozaimasu, Colonel."  Fuka bowed.
"OK, then."  Euron clapped his hands together.  "Let's get started."

“So Colonel the Pyke boys are going to be slated for what rides?” Harald asks. “The tech crew will need to calibrate the ‘Mechs.”
“Did anyone name the Slayer and Reaper yet?” Julia will ask over the video link.
“Are we going to put Akihiro Tanaka in sim for Ugly?” Harald will ask. “Somehow I do not think he’ll mind the tag as long as he is running the Hu.”
“I think Fuka will find it fitting if he does make the cut and ends up in that one” Julia will smile.
“So is Arnaud Sugai going to be in charge of the armored platoon? From his jacket he should do fine. He will need a little time with the Tokugawas but he should do the job. Do we know what model he would prefer?” Alannah will ask. “I will need a rank list for the article I will put out for the security unit. I also need the same for HDF lance. We have in the past given ‘MechWarriors the rank of Lieutenant are we doing the same for these two lances. Will the unit leaders have a different rank?”

« Last Edit: 29 July 2024, 21:32:59 by shadhawk »

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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1387 on: 29 July 2024, 18:14:32 »
“So Colonel the Pyke boys are going to be slated for what rides?” Harald asks. “The tech crew will need to calibrate the ‘Mechs.”
“Did anyone name the Slayer and Reaper yet?” Julia will ask.
“Are we going to put Akihiro Tanaka in sim for Ugly?” Harald will ask. “Somehow I do not think he’ll mind the tag as long as he is running the Hu.”
“I think Fuka will find it fitting if he does make the cut and ends up in that one” Julia will smile.
“So is Arnaud Sugai going to be in charge of the armored platoon? From his jacket he should do fine. He will need a little time with the Tokugawas but he should do the job. Do we know what model he would prefer?” Alannah will ask. “I will need a rank list for the article I will put out for the security unit. I also need the same for HDF lance. We have in the past given ‘MechWarriors the rank of Lieutenant are we doing the same for these two lances. Will the unit leaders have a different rank?”

OOG:  shadhawk, you need to alter your post as Julia has currently just landed on Constantine Island with Freyja, Pavel and the "ninjas" and is not there.  You can replace her with Victarion as he should be part of this conversation.

IG:  "The lance leaders will be given the rank of First Lieutenant."  Said Euron.  "Of course, the HDF hasn't selected a leader yet.  My sister Beryl will demand that it be her, obviously."

"Considering Bors and Isolde are both quite young and Fuka is still inexperienced, I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be her."  Alannah interjected.

"True."  Euron nodded.

"And Arnaud?"  Asked Harald.

"If he's going to be in charge of the tank crews, who are usually Sergeant Majors, then he should be given the rank of Master Sergeant."

"That's incorrect."  Alannah pointed out. "Sergeant Major out-ranks Master Sergeant, sir."

"Ah, you're right."  Euron scratches his head.  "How forgetful of me.  Well, I suppose we'll have to come up with something else."

"What about Warrant Officer, sir?"  Harald suggested.  "It out-ranks an enlisted soldier."

"True."  Euron nodded.  "Though that might look like preferential treatment.  I'll consider it, though I'm sure some kind of compromise can be reached to clear up any confusion."
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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1388 on: 29 July 2024, 21:31:10 »
OOG:  shadhawk, you need to alter your post as Julia has currently just landed on Constantine Island with Freyja, Pavel and the "ninjas" and is not there.  You can replace her with Victarion as he should be part of this conversation.

my bad that I did not put in video call for her. I know she is on the vacation cruise  :laugh:. I will fix it on my end.

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IG:  "The lance leaders will be given the rank of First Lieutenant."  Said Euron.  "Of course, the HDF hasn't selected a leader yet.  My sister Beryl will demand that it be her, obviously."

"Considering Bors and Isolde are both quite young and Fuka is still inexperienced, I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be her."  Alannah interjected.

"True."  Euron nodded.

"And Arnaud?"  Asked Harald.

"If he's going to be in charge of the tank crews, who are usually Sergeant Majors, then he should be given the rank of Master Sergeant."

"Noted."  Alannah starts writing down the hierarchy structure.

this helps much.

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« Reply #1389 on: 30 July 2024, 02:27:47 »
Julia felt uncomfortable as she sat in the sauna across from Freyja.  The Blacktyde woman had insisted they avail themselves of one of the local saunas after they had settled in for their "girls' weekend", as Freyja had called it.  Julia had never been in a sauna before, but Freyja had insisted they share one as she had been eager to go.

"How do you stand this heat?"  Julia asked the blonde, who seemed perfectly at home.  Her wide beaming smile making Julia a little nervous.

"Jurgen, Stygg and I used to frequent saunas all the time when we were kids back home."  Freyja responded.  "It used to be a family tradition, though we haven't had much chance to do this since we got here."

"I'm not sure I see the appeal."  Said Julia, adjusting her towel.  "It's got to be, what, almost 30 degrees in here?" (Author's note: using Celsius scale for temperature here)

"Not hot enough, then."  Freyja replied before putting a few more coals in the steaming water.  Freyja had chosen to only wrap her towel around her waist, the married woman shamelessly going topless.  "It's just us girls."  She had said when asked about it.  Despite giving birth to two daughters, Julia had to admit she still looked pretty good for her age.  She had remained healthy, with just enough muscle showing to be noticeable.  It made Julia jealous given her own physique.

Once she had found the right temperature, Freyja sat back down.  She started talking again.  "Julia, I've noticed you don't have a husband or boyfriend.  Any particular reason why?"

Well, that came out of left field. Julia thought to herself.  Either that or she's been hanging out with Mari. That thought made Julia groan internally.  "That's a pretty personal question, Freyja.  Why are you asking?"

Freyja leaned back.  "I only ask because I thought you might be feeling lonely and because I might be able to offer a solution.  You can say no at any time, but I was wondering what you think of my brother Stygg?"

"Stygg?"  Julia quirked an eyebrow.

"He has no spouse or paramour either."  Freyja explained.  "Jurgen and I are worried about him.  He's 32 and has no significant other.  And I was wondering if you might be amenable to the idea of a marriage?"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa..." Julia held out her hands.  "First off, I'm not lonely.  Second, what makes you think I want to marry anybody?  I mean, I think Stygg can make up his own mind about this.  You shouldn't be trying to play matchmaker for him.  Besides, he just so...quiet.  I'm not even sure he likes women."

"Oh, he does."  Freyja chuckled.  "He just doesn't really know how to talk to them.  Jurgen has tried to help him with that, but Stygg has rebuffed him."  She sighed.  "I know I'm being an interfering big sister about this, but you fix his 'Mech, you must have at least tried to engage in small talk with him at some point."

"I have," Julia admitted, "but he just gets so flustered when I try to talk to him like a normal person instead of a Mechwarrior.  I've gotten him coffee once or twice, and he's polite enough.  Maybe even kinda sweet.  But he gets so nervous if I try doing more than that.  The only person I've ever seen him talk normally with is Dagmer, probably because they drive the same model 'Mech."

Freyja nodded.  "Harlaw is like Stygg's little brother, even if the boy's judgement is just the worst.  Still, I would like you to at least think about it, even you are going to say no to the idea."

"No promises."  Julia responded.  "I'd like to change the subject, if you don't mind."  When Freyja nodded in assent, Julia continued.  "We need a plan for how our little "vacation" is going to play into the mission."

"Well," Freyja's smile returned.  "I have a few ideas about that..."
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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1390 on: 30 July 2024, 02:43:15 »
OOG:  shadhawk, you need to alter your post as Julia has currently just landed on Constantine Island with Freyja, Pavel and the "ninjas" and is not there.  You can replace her with Victarion as he should be part of this conversation.

IG:  "The lance leaders will be given the rank of First Lieutenant."  Said Euron.  "Of course, the HDF hasn't selected a leader yet.  My sister Beryl will demand that it be her, obviously."

"Considering Bors and Isolde are both quite young and Fuka is still inexperienced, I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be her."  Alannah interjected.

"True."  Euron nodded.

"And Arnaud?"  Asked Harald.

"If he's going to be in charge of the tank crews, who are usually Sergeant Majors, then he should be given the rank of Master Sergeant."

"Noted."  Alannah starts writing down the hierarchy structure.

It doesn't matter what branch MASTER SERGEANTS NEVER OUT RANK SERGEANT MAJORS. In the U.S. military master sergeants are an E-8 while sergeant majors are an E-9.
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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1391 on: 30 July 2024, 22:24:14 »
It doesn't matter what branch MASTER SERGEANTS NEVER OUT RANK SERGEANT MAJORS. In the U.S. military master sergeants are an E-8 while sergeant majors are an E-9.

Thanks for the info.  I've had it backwards this whole time.  I'll have to fix the post.

OK, all fixed.
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« Reply #1392 on: 01 August 2024, 21:12:46 »
OK so next mission.
AO will be like last mission. go figure you will only be on the other side of the same mountain range  :grin:

Yes mission 90 forces can be used.  :cool:

normal deployment for GSF units. 1 ' Mech, 1 Armored, 1 Infantry and your pick.

same restrictions as last time.

if you all could have your force list up by Aug 3 so that is someone needs things I can help out.

Kiah's Hammers :

The Trebuchet TBT-5J will stay in the field
as will the Dragon DRG-1C
i will be adding
Striker light tank
Raptor RTX 1-0 with clan elemental squad

Question: will we be able to attempt quick field repairs to fix armor?

Transport will be arranged to evac all damaged units and salvage.

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« Reply #1393 on: 01 August 2024, 21:52:27 »
“The conference room is ready for your meeting.”

Kiah looked up from her reports as her twin brother  and personal assistant came in. she looked him up and down, he looked much better these days his recovery from all he had been though was going well.

“How do you feel about my letting mama’s ride being used by other than family?” she asked as she set her tablet aside.
Looking up from his tablet he smiled. “I think she would have been pissed off if you mothballed it. That ride is meant to be used as she always said.” He looked at her body guards around the room. “she would also raise an eyebrow at where our lives have ended up. And the security you have on me can be removed please and thank you.” He went behind the bar and poured both of them cold tea.

Kiah snorted and got up walking over “That is not going to happen brother mine.” She held up her hand. “No you’re not only my assistant you are my brother my well-loved twin brother and as such you are a target. That security stays and you best adjust and adapt.”

Handed over her drink and he leaned back against the back of the bar as he drank his. He indicated her with his glass. “You know you are much more like our uncle then you like to hear.” He sighed. “Your right as I well knows you are. I will stop giving them a hard time, they are just doing their job and they are as unimposing as possible. I could actually become friends with them.”

“Well, good that will make their jobs easier.”  Kiah looked over at his tablet as a low tone sounded.

“We should go that was the notification they are all arrived.” 

Kiah nodded and finished her drink as well. As she stood the two guards on duty moved as well. One stayed with her and the other moved down the hall ahead of her. Her brother’s guards fell in with them as well.

{Inside the conference room}

Everett and Gunther finished placing the meeting tablets around the table as the participants filed in.

Laz smiled and nodded at them both. “Leaf will be here in a few, she got tied up at the clinic, seems one of the kids forget to duck during drills and needed stitches.”

“Live steel?” Everett asked out of curiosity.

“No, thank the Gods, but he and his drill partner will be put to the lower class for a week or two which will be incentive enough to be more careful. The partner should have pulled the strike.”

Yolanda looked around the room she knew the Unger twins they were staying in the long house next to hers with Leaf and Laz and they have talked several times. They were standing with two other girls. Walking over she smiled. “Hi Rita, Harry know what this is about?”

Rita smiled and shook her head. “Nope, Yolanda this is Linda Chang and Jenny Cruise they are almost as good as my in the simulators.”

Her brother gave her a playful smack. “At least their ego is not as high as yours.”

They all laughed and turned as carts came in with drinks and food platters. They watched as the sideboard was laid out and the servers left. 

“Do you think we are in trouble for something? Jenny whispered “why are your foster parents here Harry?”

“If we had done something wrong we would know about it already.” Harry said. He looked around. “And I don’t think they would provide food and drink for a reprimand.” He looked back at them all. “you both are still waiting for placement with fosters? Maybe Leaf and Laz are going to take you in as well.”

“That would be cool.” Linda said nudging Jenny in her side.

“Well, then why am I here?” Yolanda asked softly. “I have been apprenticing with Everett and Gunther and they seemed pleased with my work.”

Gunther turned and called to them, “Kids get some food and drinks and find a seat, Kiah will be in shortly.”

They all nodded and headed over quickly filling plates and finding seats.

Leaf walked in as they were all settling and noticed Gunther open his tablet and send a message as soon as he saw her. “Sorry I’m late.” She crossed and kissed the check of her husband and started filling a plate.

‘How is the kid?” Laz asked.

“No concussion but 21 stitches, the drill sergeant assigned to them was fit to be tied he apparently was testing them to see if they could be advanced and now they are going backwards for a bit”

“Better that then advancing to fast.” Laz said. Looking over as the door opened and Kiah’s Clan bodyguard surveyed the room and then stepped in holding the door opened.

Kiah waked in with her brother a step behind her and smiled at them all.

“Good you are all here.” She said crossing to the head of the table and sitting as her brother went to the sideboard and made a plate and brought it to her before going back to get his own.

Kiah waited until everyone was seated and then cleared her thought. “So we have been given a great opportunity that I would like to take advantage of. It will not only help build our reputation but our good will with the planet. We have been asked to supply security for one of the plants on planet. I would like to form you all into a unit to do just that. If you would open your tablets please and Everett and Gunther will give you the details.”

“Right,” Everett said. “So Yolanda we are going to set you up as the logistics officer, for the group, Gunther and I have worked with you for months now and we are confident you will do very well. Now Leaf and Laz are going to support as medic and communications tech.”

“Everett and I will continue to work with you to gather and transport everything needed for the posting. And assist in the restocking of any supplies.” Gunther added.

“So Leaf will be setting up a small clinic?” Yolanda asked looking at Leaf.

“I will and I will get you the list of supplies and equipment for it ASAP.” Leaf said with a smile.
“And I will get you a list of what I need as well.” Laz said.

“Great Thanks.”

“I want to inform of the rest.” Kiah sat forward. “You all have been doing the best in testing and in intergrading into the clan. I believe in rewarding hard work. I have reviewed all of your test scores and spoken with all of your instructors.  We are giving you the opportunity based on those scores and recommendations. So Rita You will be the leader of the lance and Linda will be your second. Now the rides you will be in are as follows:  Rita we have a Firefly for you, Linda you’re going into a battle master, jenny you get a Griffin and Harry I am letting you use my Wolverine. “

“Your Wolverine!?” Harry squeaked then cleared his thought “Your family mech?”

Kiah smiled. “I have a new ride that will become the family ride.” She looked around the table. “These rides are still the property of the clan like any other equipment, you are to treat them well but you will still need to do what you need to do to accomplish the mission of plant protection. You will be working together to form a tight unit. You are not to take stupid risks and you are to support each other. I have every confidence you all will do both and make myself and the clan proud.  That is if you accept the posting. Leaf and Laz have applied to be the head of your sub house group and unless any of you object I will approve that request. They are already the fosters of Rita and Harry. They want to be the same for the rest of you.”

She looked around the table as each nodded there agreement. “Good so now I will leave you all to go over the assignment and figure out what you will need. This conference room has been set aside for this groups use until you leave for the assignment. Let my office know if you need anything not provided in this room.” She stood and waved all of them back to their seats. “My door is opened to all of you use that if you need to.” Kiah walked out.

After the door closed Gunther looked at the group and rubbed his hands “Okay let’s get started.”
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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1394 on: 02 August 2024, 16:56:48 »
So my choice between the Ajax B and the griffin DS will be the Ajax B
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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1395 on: 02 August 2024, 19:47:40 »
So my choice between the Ajax B and the griffin DS will be the Ajax B

Pisst, pisst, hay buddy you only have one mod for the Ajax and that is the Alpha. Now the Manteuffel you have two. the Prime an Bravo.  :evil:

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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1396 on: 03 August 2024, 14:09:35 »
GM's notes are wrong since I have used it before in this configuration in the fight when I "salvaged" the hitman but lost the sprint and chimera. 
The mantueffel has the rac 5 config.
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« Reply #1397 on: 03 August 2024, 17:35:40 »
GM's notes are wrong since I have used it before in this configuration in the fight when I "salvaged" the hitman but lost the sprint and chimera. 
The mantueffel has the rac 5 config.

you are lucky I did not catch that at the time.  :police:

As it happened I will not change it. Now I will have to kiilllllllllllllllllllllll it  :evil:  :evil:

time to bring the planet killer out  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil: nuke from orbit it's the only way to be sure  :grin:


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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1398 on: 03 August 2024, 19:35:31 »
Herb is going to be present on the 11th? Fing AWESOME!!!
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« Reply #1399 on: 04 August 2024, 01:08:44 »
Planning

After having some chicken, and other assorted mech cooked meals...

Jasmine over the coms - "ARTEMIS, we are doing a full swap to command squad. I want as many feet wet as possible."

"I figured you'd say that. There seem to be a lot of others coming in also. Based on the size of the force that will be on hand, the Daimyo will come in handy."

The Valkyries of Hanakotoba will field the following on August 11th

MAD-5S Marauder 'RANGORIC'
Sturmfeur 'SET'
Hawk Moth 'NYYRIKKI'
Daimyo HQ 'ATHENA'
- Grey Death Standard SRM

I have the Marauder & BA, but the other 3 I don't have yet. I'll know by Wednesday if I will have them ready or not.

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« Reply #1400 on: 04 August 2024, 07:06:15 »
Herb is going to be present on the 11th? Fing AWESOME!!!

What are you talking about

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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1401 on: 04 August 2024, 07:09:53 »
Planning

After having some chicken, and other assorted mech cooked meals...

Jasmine over the coms - "ARTEMIS, we are doing a full swap to command squad. I want as many feet wet as possible."

"I figured you'd say that. There seem to be a lot of others coming in also. Based on the size of the force that will be on hand, the Daimyo will come in handy."

The Valkyries of Hanakotoba will field the following on August 11th

MAD-5S Marauder 'RANGORIC'
Sturmfeur 'SET'
Hawk Moth 'NYYRIKKI'
Daimyo HQ 'ATHENA'
- Grey Death Standard SRM

I have the Marauder & BA, but the other 3 I don't have yet. I'll know by Wednesday if I will have them ready or not.

I got you covered it they are not.

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« Reply #1402 on: 05 August 2024, 16:11:04 »
Herb is going to be present on the 11th? Fing AWESOME!!!

Huh? Me? What?

- Herb

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« Reply #1403 on: 05 August 2024, 19:49:31 »
Huh? Me? What?

- Herb


It's alive. it's alive ..... Dude long time

PM me please

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Re: Battletech Long Island III
« Reply #1404 on: 06 August 2024, 13:29:54 »
Planning

After having some chicken, and other assorted mech cooked meals...

Jasmine over the coms - "ARTEMIS, we are doing a full swap to command squad. I want as many feet wet as possible."

"I figured you'd say that. There seem to be a lot of others coming in also. Based on the size of the force that will be on hand, the Daimyo will come in handy."

The Valkyries of Hanakotoba will field the following on August 11th

MAD-5S Marauder 'RANGORIC'
Sturmfeur 'SET'
Hawk Moth 'NYYRIKKI'
Daimyo HQ 'ATHENA'
- Grey Death Standard SRM

I have the Marauder & BA, but the other 3 I don't have yet. I'll know by Wednesday if I will have them ready or not.

I got you covered, don't sweat it.
Windage and elevation Mrs. Langdon. Windage and elevation."

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« Reply #1405 on: 09 August 2024, 23:20:16 »
I got you covered it they are not.

Confirming I will have the Marauder (just needs a magnet or two) and the BA, which I can use what I had already. The other three I won't have:

- Sturmfeur
- Hark Moth Gunship (Armour)
- Daimyo HQ

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« Reply #1406 on: 10 August 2024, 05:39:35 »
Confirming I will have the Marauder (just needs a magnet or two) and the BA, which I can use what I had already. The other three I won't have:

- Sturmfeur
- Hark Moth Gunship (Armour)
- Daimyo HQ

No problem I will pack some extra toys

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« Reply #1407 on: 11 August 2024, 08:11:12 »
“I want that column moving out now!”
“They will be rolling in a few sir.”
“I want them in the field so we have an idea of what is going on. Our sensor stations are picking up all kinds of things rolling in that area.”
“We know sir but getting units that operate in that area is what taking time.”
“Well get them moving.”
Hai!”
“I have the other units on high ready alert as well.”
“Hai!”
If they are looking to do something we will be ready.”





“Sir the sensors are picking up three different units moving to our location.”
“Do we know what type of units?”
“One is vehicles. From the readings light, hover by the movement patterns. The second is a group of ‘Mechs also light by the readings.”
“What about the last group?”
“Large force, mixed types and weights. I can find out if I scout them.”
“Negative. We pack up and move. This is not the time or place for a fight.”
“Yes sir. We will get the equipment ready to move.”
“Make sure to set our ECM to match the natural noise in the area.”
“Yes sir on it.”





“Well I know why we have all the ECM around.”
“So why don’t you tells O’ master of the noise.”
“It’s the green crystals around us. They are a natural EM source.”
“And you know this how?”
“I was in the AAR of the Hammer’s mission back in April of last year.” Chao informs Meifang. “They were tracking a group of bandits and had trouble getting weapons locks and tracking them. Those bandits were not all that far from where we are now.”
“So we have unknowns with ECM and this rock has its own too?”
“Yup and we running ours just let us ran into a field of the green rocks.”
“And you recall this information only now?”
“Hay we were not in the area and with what was going at Vasilievna complex I was more watching our back.
“What more fun can we have?”
“How about the bad guys, some of the locals that shoot first and ask questions later …. Much later. OH and maybe some of our own if they are trigger happy.”
“Great we better slow down and take it real slow.”





 “We need to get this equipment to the new location. Have the tech drive the older units and the vehicles out.”
“Yes sir.”
“Take your assigned units. You two will be with me and we will provide security. You three will provide rear security if anyone shows interest in what we are doing.”
“Sir some of these things are slow.”
“I know that is why these three will assist you with the rear guard.”
“Very good sir.”
“We will be using our ECM plus what nature is giving us as cover. Move out!”

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« Reply #1408 on: 11 August 2024, 13:51:38 »

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