Battletech Long Island III

[shadhawk]

“GSF Command to all units we need you to prep a fast strike unit to try and pick up the trail of some DCA Ronin. They just landed in two shuttle craft on the west side of Shinrin. The heavy woods and mountains will slow them down they will also slow you down. We think they will try for the Kazumi or Saganami Shiro. We would like you to bring them back alive but if you must dead will work. You must intercept them before they get to Kazumi Lands. You will not be able to enter the Kazumi lands at this time. If you do they will be free to stop you. Both have very protected borders. You should expect some form of escort. Make sure you ID them as well.”


OK people this is the mission setup:
This will be different then normal.
This time out you will pick 2 "Mechs .... One will be on the mission no matter what the other is a backup in cast turnout is low
I will going to Grim to see when we get to party  :thumbsup:

[shadhawk]

“I want all units setup in thirty. They will be down in sixty. Keep it tight no one in or out of the area. I want the first sweep do in fifteen and the second with all in place.” Three of the officers move off. “I want you team to float. We need to keep them thing we are just ground security. We will wait for the boarding teams report before we do anything.” The last office bows and heads off.



“Nijero flight control to TG-3068.22 we have you on final. Please have the ships ready for inspection within twenty of landing as customs will be waiting.”
“Roger control we will be ready” The six DropShips split up to land. The fighters land back on the Leopard CV and she take a vector to land with the Gazelle and two Buccaneers following. The Nekohono’o and Seeker both stand on their tails and start the burns to slow down.”

[shadhawk]

“Sorry to say they did not stay long.”
“That is fine. We will have to stay alert.”
“But I wanted to have a chat with them. Are not always on guard?”
“Yes, we are but they just showed they are smart and well trained. You will get other chances to have your chat. You will need to be on you best when you do as the chances will be few. If we falter in any way they will interfere with our mission.”
“We can remove them with ease.”
“We need to talk with some of them to learn what we need to do. Also do not be so sure of that. Read the data on this world.”
“I know that they have good people but we are.”
With his hand raised she falls silent. “They are skilled and will cause problems if we do not take care. We are here for a mission and that must be in the forefront of your mind at all times. Anything that will be a problem will be solved. Some problems can be solved with force others need a fine touch. And we just solved one problem. We now know they have very capable security people who can track us and are smart in that they know when to back off. We will have to and will adjust. For now we keep our eyes and ears open.”
“As you say sir.”
“Now have the other go to the equipment, we will be finding a new place to work from. I was not happy with the site we were given to start with and this just confirmed why.”
“Yes sir.”

[shadhawk]

“Young one over this way.”
“Why are we moving in circles?”
“It is the way of nature. Also it will let us know if they follow us.”
“They stopped a few minutes ago. They are heading home.”
“You know this how?”
“I have a count of how many they are and they are walking past sensors I placed.”
“I see.”





“Charlie to control we are on the move.”
“Roger Charlie, good hunting.”





“Young one we have some heavies moving our way.”
“What makes you think they are heading this way.”
“You cannot feel them”
“Feel what?”
“You need your toys to much. Relax yourself and you will see.”
“Great I’m stuck with a nut case.”
“You think I am crazy? Then why did you follow?”
“What? I came along to make sure that that security team did take you or me.”
“OH so you think I am the one that needs protection.”
“Well yes.”
“It is you that need protection. Protection from your things. You have the skill but you do not use it.”
“What are you going on about old man?”
“I see you but you do not see yourself or what is around you. Now CENTER yourself.”
“OK old one.”
“They are close just let our surroundings tell you what is here.”
“What I can feel the ground. The animals are moving away.”
“See listen and you will hear. They are four plus some vehicles. Now if any of your toys are east of us we just may learn more.”
“I do have some sensors in place.” Looking at is pad. “You are correct. Four heavy ‘Mechs are moving to the west. They also have five vehicles. They also have a couple of lights as well.”
“No one is perfect but you did listen and you also used your toys. Each has its place. Now we move to a place so you can tell other of what we just found.”
“OK old one I will follow.”



“Jonah what do you have?”
“Ellis has toys moving west.”
“That figures. We have a problem on the far side.”
“So he is going to help that problem?”
“Yes but I still cannot do anything until I can prove these units are his.”
“Well I can. They just walked by and they had to come from his place.”
“Are you sure, I need proof that cannot be picked a part.”
“Well then I have to say no, I picked them up at a point that some can say they came from Kazumi or him.”
“Keep working on this and get back as soon as you can.”
“Will do. I have a friend he would like a word.”
“OK put him on.”
“Chiji as per our early correspondence I have not entered the Shiro of the Ronin but will soon I ask for this one to assist me.”
“Wait what”
“If you feel he can help then he will work with you. Won’t you Jonah.”
“What are you two talking about? Yes cousin as you wish.”
“Good his skills are good but I will help him improve.”
“Thank You Shujin Sano. Out.”


“Shujin? Wait master of what?”
“Young one when you are ready you will know. For now we move.”
“OK old one.”





“Hay Victoria one of my friends just informed me that our boy is going to play. You think we can get to Shinrin?”
“I will have to check with a few people but we just might.”

[jimdigris]

The Hands of the Goddess will send the omni-Firestarter with a squad of battlearmor with the Piranha as backup.

[Maranthain]

Winter's dream will send Mine Dancer in the Kyudo with Ice Queen as backup in the Griffin.

[jimdigris]

We are trying to capture dropship crewmen presumably on foot.  If possible, bring omnis with battlearmor.  Anything else and we're likely to be bringing them back dead.

[Maranthain]

Okay... so edit my choices to Strider-C "Blitz" with associated b.a. and Mine Dancer in the Kyudo as backup.

[Fyall]

I have only laser pointers and a very LARGE bowling ball

[jimdigris]

They're bound to have friends, so bring it.

[shadhawk]

OK so I setup 2 dates

11/28 will be this mission.


12/19 will be the next one.

[shadhawk]

The Hands of the Goddess will send the omni-Firestarter with a squad of battlearmor with the Piranha as backup.

Please pick the BA squad that will be riding the Omni. You do have a few after all.

[jimdigris]

Group G

[shadhawk]

Group G

You do know that they are tech crewed not trooper

[jimdigris]

Let's make it group C from Karnov Alpha.

[shadhawk]

Let's make it group C from Karnov Alpha.

That works

[Maranthain]

Just realized what weekend game will be in Nov. I probably will be working, and definetly cannot request off. It's thanksgiving weekend, and retail sucks. I'll let you know as soon as it's definite which way it'll go.

[shadhawk]

Just realized what weekend game will be in Nov. I probably will be working, and definetly cannot request off. It's thanksgiving weekend, and retail sucks. I'll let you know as soon as it's definite which way it'll go.

I understand this .... will be working both Friday and Saturday  xp

[shadhawk]

“Looks like we found them, look sharp people we know this group likes to use Thunder munitions.” Lady Broseke informs her team.
“Looks like they have armor on the flanks with the infantry and ‘Mechs going up the middle.” Lord Heinz reports from the Ajax.
“Let’s keep this tight for now. We need to see where they are going so do not fire unless they lock weapons on you.” She tells her team.
“Looks like they spotted us. Incoming missiles.” Sergeant York informs the team from his Manteuffel.
“Report any damage.” Lady Broseke states.
“Looks like they are doing what they do, everything hit the ground so we have minefields to deal with.” Staff Sergeant Earnhardt informs the team.
“Well that will earn them weapons free people. If you have the shot take it.” Lady Broseke orders her team.
“I will move up the left to keep an eye on the Tokugawa tanks.” York states.
“Then I will move up the right to see what the Manticore tanks do.” Earnhardt states as he takes the Badger up the right side.
“I will move up the center, Heniz keep the backdoor closed and be ready to give us fire support.”
“Ja Lady Broseke.” Heniz responds.



“These guys do like dropping mines don’t they.” Earnhardt tell his team.
“The one good thing is that the Manticores don’t have any other type of missile so they only have the PPC for direct engagement.” York puts out to the team.



“That should make the Dragon pilot think twice about pushing back. That missile spread hit all over and looks like some may have rung his bell.” Heniz states as he gets his crew to Ajax to a new location.



“OK we have pushed them let’s give them one more kick in the butt to keep them moving.” Lady Broseke tells her team.
“Don’t you think you are getting a bit close Mam?” York asks the team leader.
“I want them to keep moving, looks like the Ha Otoko wants to play.” She tells her team.
“Boss look out that Dragon and the last two Manticores are dropping missiles in your direction.” Earnhardt informs his commander.
“Well that Ha Otoko has standard missiles and is lighting me up.” She tells the team. “SOB I’m out that bastard just chewed my center to bits.”
“OK people time to cover the boss.” Heniz tells the others. “Make sure that these Black Dragons get the hint to keep moving.”
“Well looks like the Ha Otoko took the hint from the boss as he is moving off. Looks like she took out one of his L/20’s.” York informs the others.
“The others are moving off and at max speed.” Earnhardt tells the others. “I am sending a fix so that the Governor’s people can try and track these guys.”
“York you are closest check on the boss Lady.” Heinz tells the Manteuffel commander.
“All ready on it.” He shoots back.
“Before you boys get hot and bothered I am OK my ride it totaled and I am in the middle of a minefield. Get a hold of base so we can get what we can from this thing and let them know we need EOD to deal with all these mines.”

[shadhawk]

“So LT, what do you think of the report that someone is setting up check points along the river?” Sergeant Tyson asks.
“I have no idea. That is why we are out here. Keep sharp just in case.” Lieutenant Asher informs the sergeant.

As they round one of the hills. “Well sergeant I think we have an answer to your question. OK time to go to work.”
“LT how are we going to ID these guys with all the EM we are getting?” Sergeant Evvon asks.
“Use your weapons locks. The computers will get an ID went the targeting system gets a lock.” Asher tells his team.
“The way they are dug, that will be a problem.” Tyson offers.
“We will do what we are here to do. Get moving people.” Asher orders.

“Well from the ID’s we have this is the same group that we have faced a few times already. They are the Black Dragons that have been working with Nakazawa. Time to get out of here.” Asher tells his team.
“Well one of them is a good shot I just took some damage LT.” Tyson informs he team leader.
“Is it serious?”
“Negative. Just some light armor damage.” Tyson responds
“Then get moving. Leader to team we are done here.” Asher orders his team.

[Fyall]

The PA system in the repair hangar briefly squeals with feedback triggering anyone's tinnitus who has it before you here the XO's voice. "Mechwarrior Broeske report to the Commanding Officer's office for your new assignment and duties."
 

[shadhawk]

“Charlie One to base we have picked up the package and are returning. The woods and hills will slow us down.”
“Echo One to Charlie One I have something on sensors.”
“What do you got Echo One?”
“I have movement ahead, I pickup Battlemechs. They are too far out to get positive IDs on type and numbers.”
“Roger that Echo One. Hotel One, you get that?”
“Roger Charlie One.”
“Then get moving. Echo One, go wide have your friends do what they do so well.”
“Roger Charlie One. Echo Two swing out wide and welcome our new friends.”
“Roget Echo One. Echo Two on the move.”
“Charlie Two, Three and Four on me, we will keep our guests from getting to close to Hotel.”

“Charlie One to Base you better get some help out this way. We have incoming and they don’t look like they are going to play nice.”
“Roger Charlie One, Echo Three and Four outbound. Delta will meet you at the border.”
“If we make it that far, Charlie One out.”
“OK people we keep moving, we have help on the way. The heavies will be at the border so put the pedal to the metal.”

[shadhawk]

“Sir Burūsutōmu joined with some of the locals.”
“What! I will kill that traitors group myself.”
“They interfered with us trying to stop the civilians from getting to the governor and informing them of our people on Kusonoke lands and that they have been giving us a place to keep our units.”
“Not only did they cost us a Balltlemech they now have given the governor one of our allies plus joined with that other traitor.”
“What do you want us to do?”
“First get what we have on Kusonoke lands out. Move the people and equipment to one of the other houses. That may buy Kusonoke some room. Then inform all units of what has happened. Inform them that I am putting a price on the heads of Burūsutōmu and that the price for the Musashi clan is now doubled.”

[shadhawk]

“When will we strike?”
“Not for some time.”
“Why?”
“We need to let all the others weaken each other more.”
“I do not understand.”
“We have taken too much damage on the last few missions. Let them keep fighting. Then we can strike.”
“I see let them do as much damage to each other so we can get in and out with little damage.”
“Now you are starting to understanding why and how things will happen.”

[Devondra]

“GSF Command to all units we need you to prep a fast strike unit to try and pick up the trail of some DCA Ronin. They just landed in two shuttle craft on the west side of Shinrin. The heavy woods and mountains will slow them down they will also slow you down. We think they will try for the Kazumi or Saganami Shiro. We would like you to bring them back alive but if you must dead will work. You must intercept them before they get to Kazumi Lands. You will not be able to enter the Kazumi lands at this time. If you do they will be free to stop you. Both have very protected borders. You should expect some form of escort. Make sure you ID them as well.”

OK people this is the mission setup:
This will be different then normal.
This time out you will pick 2 "Mechs .... One will be on the mission no matter what the other is a backup in cast turnout is low
I will going to Grim to see when we get to party  :thumbsup:

the mechs that i have with battle armor are more recon(light) mechs so i think i will bring some "hitters" to hopefully help with the capture

my great worm and as back up my hunchback

[jimdigris]

Jumping mechs might be useful.

[Devondra]

Okay so i am going to play the "change mind" card lol

since moving though trees is easier for a jumping mech, i will bring my tarantula ZPH-2A as my primary mech, it is a 8/12/8, it is only a 25 ton mech so hopefully its movement will help protect it lol (my gunnery of 3 may also help me actually hit something in the heavy woods, lol)

[shadhawk]

Okay so i am going to play the "change mind" card lol

since moving though trees is easier for a jumping mech, i will bring my tarantula ZPH-2A as my primary mech, it is a 8/12/8, it is only a 25 ton mech so hopefully its movement will help protect it lol (my gunnery of 3 may also help me actually hit something in the heavy woods, lol)

YA go for the I'm a girl and going to play the change my mind card  ;D

[Maranthain]

Somehow, I got next Sunday off. I finalized my mech load out. I'll be bringing the strider Blitz with associated b.a. and ice queen in the griffin as backup.

[shadhawk]

Happy Turkey Day  :thumbsup: