BattleTech - The Board Game of Armored Combat
BattleTech Player Boards => Challenges and Gatherings => Topic started by: shadhawk on 25 April 2021, 22:02:18
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OK so this works well new board and we start a new month in game :thumbsup:
So we set for 5/30 mission to post later.
check out the last one for things you will want to know >:D
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OK so on to the next mission >:D
“GSF control to all GSF commands you are now on red alert, I say again you are on red alert. All commands need to ready a recon force. This force will be looking for the trail of the units that just dropped on world.”
“All commands will also ready all other units not in the field to be ready for battle. The recon force you are now prepping is just that a recon to find these units. A battle force will be prepped from other units you are now bringing on line.”
So the next mission will be to try and find the jokers that just dropped in ::)
You will be working in the Kiso Mountains and do need to keep this in mind picking this recon force.
Any units that took part in the last mission will still be in the field while this mission is taking place. So yes they are out for this mission.
Your mission is to find them and report back.
you get normal setup. 1 Mech, 1 Armor, 1 Infantry and 1 your pick.
I have said this many times at the games and will put it here too. WORK WITH EACH OTHER ON THIS
All of your units working together on this will give you the best chance to DO THE MISSION and not get nuked.
each of your units have parts that will make doing this job better for you. Keep in mind when you find them then you get to bring in the big guns :thumbsup:
Please take your talk of your force make up to PMs to keep space here open. I will help if you need it. I have had the units set fore sometime now >:D now I cet to play with them >:D
Yes I am turning up the heat people >:D
Feel free to drop any other in game play here :thumbsup:
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is this recon in kiso mountains LI crew only and is this the 30 May fight?
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is this recon in kiso mountains LI crew only and is this the 30 May fight?
Looking do do maps so you boys in Maine can get in on the action >:D
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The 207th Wonders Festival and Street Faire is sponsored by the city Guildhalls, the Hypatia Park Trustees, the Yousai Arts Council, the Buzoku Kyoju Koi Association {ichizoku clan house residency row}, and the Diamond Ward Partnership. The festival takes place during the last week of August, Monday through Sunday, annually to celebrate The Arts, and to support ethnic art and artisanal traditions from more than twenty cultures. Passion Avenue between the Theatre and Arts Byoto {wards} from Strada dei Mestieri {street of master craftsmen} to Atelier Boulevard is lined on both sides; leaving only two lanes in the middle of the avenue for pedestrian traffic and parades; with booths showcasing exhibits and goods from visual and performing arts, crafts, and cuisine. Here you may find a variety of crafters and their works from musical compositions, to illustrated fairytales, to period and ethnic costumes, to traditionally crafted instruments, to iconography, to quilts and rugs, to ethnic street food, to fine arts, to handcrafted jewelry, to buskers and troubadours. Momonoki Hiroba {peach tree square} holds the submissions for the festival's juried visual arts show competition, winners across several categories receive cash prizes (as high as twenty five thousand ryu) and inclusion in the Convergence Exhibition at the Bijutsukan Yousai {museum of art} in October. Shoji Entertainment and Paper Lantern Studios sponsor a writing contest, the winners - chosen during the festival - will have their words adapted to the screen and shown in the Wonders Short Film Showcase. These films, from previous, winners, run continuously through the festival at the Saracen Pavilion in The Rambles of Hypatia Park. The south lawn of Hypatia Park, from the entrance on Atelier Boulevard to The Rambles, is filled with tents, booths, grandstands, stages, lists, combat arenas, and outdoor dojo for competitions, workshops, performances, and demonstrations of skilled masters in many crafts from storytelling, to smithing, to weaving, to baking - don't miss the bubbly pies, to glassblowing, to period and culture authentic martial competitions. There will be Knightly Jousts and tourney games, cavalry manuevers, fencing (from sabre to mensur dueling, to kendo), Celtic Games (hurling, pipe bands, step dancing, caber toss, tug of war), combat Hopak, karate, wushu, grappling and other unarmed combat arts, sword dances, wild and urban parkour (through the park and city streets), Gladiatorial Games and Races, schutzhund trials, archery (foot and mounted), live Battle Chess, mock battles and more. Medals have been modelled and cast by Vulcan Josef of Dalia Nonpareil and produced by the Crown Mint, are awarded to the winners of all martial competitions in gold, silver, and bronze. There are also musical, theatrical, and dance performances, competitions, and showcases - everything from canine freestyle to quartets and symphonies, from folk to filk, from ballet to hula, from hip hop to cheer, from puppetry to noh. Especially popular are the open participation amateur ballroom, salsa, country, group, and swing competitions, for both musicians and dancers. There will also be several auctions supporting charities and foundations such as the Imagination Library, the Idyllwild Arts Academy, Exploring the Arts, Art and Culture Heritage Foundation, Sekijujisha {the red cross}, the Performing Arts Community Council, and CHIRP (community heritage independent radio project).
Demonstrator, Workshop, Performance, Vendor, Competitor, and Exhibitor application deadline is May 31
Parade Participation application deadline is August 10
Exhibitor and Vendor Booths begin at 1250 Ryu
Host hotels include Sadachiyo, the Crown Plaza Hotel, the Peachtree Plaza Hotel, Chaton Fidele, Knights Inn, Pagoda Towers, Grace Note Suites, and the Continental Marquis
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Kahele Ichizoku {to move}
colors: pink, orange
kamon: three malolo in a triangle {flying fish}
Delm: Hokule'a Kahele
Matrona: Ainalani Kahele
Concubine: Natalya Malgina
Founders MP: Kaili Wong
Spokesperson: Kyela Kahele - Hale
Militia: Kahele Kalekana {security}
Militia Commander: Kala {commander} Mikala Lee Kahele
Associate Member Families: Lee, Wong, Kelekolio, Hidaka, Hale, Iosua, Stilinski, Yukimura, Mahelani, Martin, Argent
Territory: [map c] (650 sq km) landhold on the tropical island of Pua {flower} (1278 sq km) in the Wahi Moku archipelago, west of the Kasai Isles, owned by the ichizoku that also includes Honu {turtle} (1538 sq km), Akua-ino {ghost, goblin} (364 sq km), and Leilani {heavenly flower} (735 sq km) and about a dozen islands of less than one hundred square kilometers each
Agriculture:
Ele'ele Keki Kanu {black sugarcane plantation} - grows several varieties of sugar cane, has mills, makes sugar and cane syrup products including rum, harvests reeds, duruka (edible unexpanded flower heads), and biofuel for biomass energy
Corporate:
Hale Storm - designs, engineers, and manufactures robotics, industrial mechs, prosthetics and cybernetics, software apps and programs, telecommunications, communication technology, information technology, green energy technology, electronics, textiles, energy storage, screens and visual equipment, sound equipment, home appliances, chemicals, also has divisions for advertising, entertainment, insurance, apparel, securities and investments
Ka Hana {to do it, action} - tool and die manufacturer, metal manufacture and fabrication, plastic manufacture and fabrication, makes body armor, and helmets for sport to military applications, and does civil construction
Tauri - designs, engineers, and manufactures ballistic and flechette firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns)
Wahi Moku Shipyard {island location} - designs engineers, and manufactures navel vessels, commercial ships for cargo and transportation, and pleasure craft, has a large parts manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing operation, does maintenance, repair, and marine engineering, operates commercial docks at all major and some minor planetary ports
Synergy - biomass, biofuel, and green energy production and utility limited to the Wage Mike archipelago
Salo {surf} - designs and manufactures smartphones and tablets, has a digital store for apps, accessories, and digital media
Futurist Foundation - educational and technology programs for schools and STEM labs, provides supplies and equipment for schools, libraries, and STEM labs, bestows educational and research grants to individuals, programs, schools, and labs
Puakai Designs {ocean flower} - crafts surfboards, canoes, paddles, paddle boards and designs and manufactures surf apparel, beach apparel, accessories, eyewear, and skincare
Cricket Footwear - designs and manufactures sneakers, athletic shoes, dance shoes, casual shoes, boots, and rain gear
Amezaiku - crafts intricate candy sculptures made from mizuame {water candy, millet jelly} shaped like clay or blown like glass, also makes rock candy, sugar candy, and lollipops, does public tours and events, runs a school from apprentice to mastery and journeymen usually operate stands at festivals, amusement parks, fairs, markets, bazaars, etc.
Calico Sky - crafts sailing vessels, cargo boats, yachts, and fishing boats for discerning customers, also does custom builds, upgrades, repairs, and restoration
Aloha Spirits - beverage distributor, parent company to:
Hanohano Rum {glorious}
Okolehao {iron bottom} clear distilled spirits made from ti roots
Ocean Vodka blended with deep sea water and distilled through lava rocks
Lulu Mead
Big Swell Brewery
Samba Cachaca distilled spirit of fresh sugar cane juice
Oenotropae {goddess of wine} winery producing reds, whites, beaujolais noveau, artisan wines, fruit wines, and sparkling wines
Masumi Sake {transparency, truth} super premium, premium, seasonal, and sparkling varieties of sake, also shochu and liqueur
Maui Memorial Medical Center - acute care hospital committed to providing high quality patient centered care
Cafe Maharani - a blend of traditional and innovative dishes awaits you, you will experience the finest food which perfectly combines the ancient traditions and authentic flavors of India fused exotically with a unique ethnic edge in a casual ambiance all served to you with a family style of service rooted in the finest eastern traditions
Diving Adventures - scuba diving equipment sales, rentals, and instruction, runs tours
Pua Corporate Installation - office furniture and equipment showroom, sales, leases, assembly, and installation
Pohulani {heavenly calm} - elderly communities within high rise apartments and condos located in walking distance to restaurants, shopping areas, culture, beaches, outdoor activities, and entertainment located throughout the Wahi Moku archipelago and Kasai Isles
Kori to Seppen {ice and snowflakes} - a leading producer and distributor of high quality packaged ice which specializes in creating unique party atmospheres featuring tons of snow, when you purchase a minimum of three tons of ice, their snow experts will deliver a snowy paradise or snow scene to enjoy, other products include dry ice, block ice, carved ice, bagged ice cubes, novelty ice cubes, and crushed ice for delivery to bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels, weddings, markets, stadiums, and retailers, if you don't have adequate storage, on site rentals of ice storage units and cooling trucks are at hand
Prosperina Cuisine - catering from intimate romantic dinners to galas and meals for thousands
Blue Nun Sport Fishing - if you are looking for a good time search no further, residents and visitors alike know that these are 'the funnest damn boats out of Pua'. For more than thirty years the staff has been dedicated to creating wonderful experiences for fishing enthusiasts of all levels. Tours are led by Captains Ceres Song, Katsu Hasegawa, and Junko Yoshino - all experienced fishers with over sixty years of experience. Take advantage of their knowledge and test your skill at hooking giant bluefin marlin, striped sailfish, mekajiki {swordfish}, mako, and yellowfin tuna. They are happy to help you try your hand at whatever big game you'd like. There is no need to worry about packing up a trunk load of gear, the tour comes with everything you'll need including beer, wine, or cocktail paired picnics and gourmet snacks and treats for up to eight people on each charter tour. For added flexibility clients may select from a wide range of times to schedule reservations. Please take time to speak to our friendly staff regarding any questions of licensing or equipment.
Draftechs - architectural firm
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Hilo Herald
Society Pages
Aimi Song
[Elisheba Laffon and Mikhail Belaya Vorona, the companies principle dancers pose Grand Pas Classique in costume]
One of the most glittery events of the social calendar occurs the first Saturday of May, The Hilo Ballet's Opening Night Gala, makes the most of its spectacular setting in City Hall, a Beaux-Arts beauty built in 3015. Patrons enjoy a black tie cocktail reception and dinner under its elegant dome, then cross the street to a one night only performance of 'Spellbound' in the equally elegant, modern undulating form that wraps two concert halls and a public plaza, The Hilo Opera House on the banks of the Waikoto River {flowing water}. As an encore patrons return to City Hall for an opportunity to mingle with the dancers, and a vivacious after party with live music, sweets and savories, champagne, and dancing - no toe shoes required. The gala raises funds for a variety of the Hilo Ballet companies artistic initiatives, including new works, apprenticeships, scholarships for the Grace Ballet School and the Sunhwa Arts High School, and community arts education programs for all ages. Tickets for the ballet begin at 500 Ryu, and Patron Sponsorships begin at 1500 Ryu.
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Golden Week is several consecutive national holidays on Nejiro that take place in the same 'week', with many festivals and religious observances. Many businesses and government offices are closed at this time, and people use this time to socialize and travel, beaches and cruises are especially popular.
Takomatsuri: {kite festival} on May 1 - a celebration of clear skies, in honor of the sky that shelters and nurtures
Midori no hi: {greenery day} on May 3 - a day to commune with nature and be thankful for its blessings
Umo no hi: {ocean day} on May 4 - a day to give thanks for the bounty of the oceans
Kodomo no hi: {children's day} on May 5 - when families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of children and raise the koinbori {carp windsock - symbolizing strength and success} for each member of the family
Yama no hi: {mountain day} on May 6 - a day to get familiar with mountains and appreciate blessings from mountains
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Kapten Bjornsen looked over at his desk, where Quartermaster Quist was seated. "you've got to work all your contacts for this, Nat. We're gonna need to grow while we are on this planet. Especially since the threats seem to be getting more varied. I want to get that rescue command going, but also, we'll need more infantry unit backup. Go and get me some ground-pounders, and some apcs to run them with. Get with all the vehicle makers on this world, get something durable. I'll spare whatever backup and funding you think will help. Oh, one more thing. I'll need a new Aide. I gave Sato a chance to pilot for us."
Quartermaster Quist sighs, "you can't keep doing that. You need to consult with the rest of the staff when you do things like that. It leaves holes for the rest of us to fill. DO you want to grab a tech, or do you have another of your wacky ideas?" He shook his head at the grin that crossed his boss's face. "Spill, Boss. Tell me what I need to search for."
Marius Bjornsen said, "I don't need an aide right away. I think we could use an unofficial cultural assistant to help us read the planet better. Get with the GSF Cultural Wavefinder team, and then hire someone locally ourselves. However, do not designate them officially as a cultural assistant. Put them in my Aide slot. I don't want military. I want civilian. I want to position us as a rock in the community as well as on the battlefield. Now, let me get back to the battlefield strategy regarding those orbital inserted units. Let Ice Queen know she's up, and she's working with Lojtnant Lundmark and the 17th Kobold in Hunter's den. The other units on the mission will be Twister and the 277th Kavallari Battle Armor Squad in the 'Peace of Death.' Get those units prepped first. Then get The King Crab, Black Knight, Cyclone, Winter's wish, and Monsoon ready for a possible assault. I hope we don't need all that firepower, but it can't hurt to prep it all. Good luck. "
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“Tai-i Timurovna have second platoon ready to move out. I want them on this mission to find just dropped what on this rock.” Sho-sa Josef informs his armor commander.
“Yes sir.”
“Also have Tai-i Halevi get all the tin cans ready. I know they are in training but we may need them.”
“Yes Sir!” She heads out.
“Sho-sa Josef to what do I owe the honor of this call?” Tekeda asks the militia commander.
“I will be sending the militias second armored platoon out with this mission.” Josef informs Tekeda. “They have trained in that area and the Bulldogs and Galleons they have will help.”
“Thank you commander I will inform the GSF.”
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LoD requests weather forecasts, and reports of past weather in the mountains. Also need information on avalanche activity in this area(most likely peak(s), most frequent.
OK so on to the next mission >:D
“GSF control to all GSF commands you are now on red alert, I say again you are on red alert. All commands need to ready a recon force. This force will be looking for the trail of the units that just dropped on world.”
“All commands will also ready all other units not in the field to be ready for battle. The recon force you are now prepping is just that a recon to find these units. A battle force will be prepped from other units you are now bringing on line.”
So the next mission will be to try and find the jokers that just dropped in ::)
You will be working in the Kiso Mountains and do need to keep this in mind picking this recon force.
Any units that took part in the last mission will still be in the field while this mission is taking place. So yes they are out for this mission.
Your mission is to find them and report back.
you get normal setup. 1 Mech, 1 Armor, 1 Infantry and 1 your pick.
I have said this many times at the games and will put it here too. WORK WITH EACH OTHER ON THIS
All of your units working together on this will give you the best chance to DO THE MISSION and not get nuked.
each of your units have parts that will make doing this job better for you. Keep in mind when you find them then you get to bring in the big guns :thumbsup:
Please take your talk of your force make up to PMs to keep space here open. I will help if you need it. I have had the units set fore sometime now >:D now I cet to play with them >:D
Yes I am turning up the heat people >:D
Feel free to drop any other in game play here :thumbsup:
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Kapula Koichizoku {prayers}
colors: pink, purple
kamon: twin dolphins
Delm: Hualani Kapula
Matrona: Lukia Wehilani Kapula
Founders MP: Hana Hiu Kapula
Spokesperson: Ihupani Kalani
Militia: Wild Sentries
Militia Commander: Lee Momo
Associate Member Families: Ahulani, Hiu, Kai, Momo, Wehilani, Kamaka, Keahi
Territory: [map 28] (650 sq km) landhold south of the Akashi Yama {redstone mountains} on the continent of Shinrin east of the resort city of Yakan - including one hundred kilometers of coastline (pink sand beaches and some of the best surf on the planet), plus three adjacent properties to the north, east, and west (225 sq km each)
Agriculture:
Kaho Gohan {perfume rice} - farms heirloom rice varietals (forbidden, jasmine, wehani, kalijiri)
Amai {sweet} - farms high quality and luxury fruit varietals: strawberries, white strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, kyoho grapes, nashi pears, satonishiki cherries, hakuto and shimizu white peaches, momo peaches, mikan citrus, watermelon, mango, pineapple, yubari king melon, amalfi lemons, runs seasonal picking events
Aqua Star - runs coastal and deep sea fishing fleets, sells branded frozen, dried, salted, pickled, and canned seafood, runs fish markets on landhold and in Yakan
Kalua {to cook in an underground oven} - hog and poultry farm cooperative, branded pork and poultry products
Koa Grove - apiary, tree and cannabis plantations growing koa, ulu, wiliwili, kukui, fresh honey products
Kahua Kalani {base of the heavens) - thirty five thousand ha nature reserve park located west of the landhold on ichizoku property has trails, primitive camping, campgrounds, and tours
Corporate:
Beneteau - designs, engineers, and constructs racing and cruising sail boats, sailing yachts, junk rigs, motorboats, powerboats, jetskis, and dinghy
Ariel - manufactures bicycles, electric scooters and motorcycles
Kapula Candle - hand made, hand painted beeswax candles
Tidewater - designs, engineers, and constructs sport and commercial deep sea, coastal, and river fishing vessels and patrol boats
Ho Tekko - metal works, metal fabricators, salvage, recycling
Wanderer - designs and manufactures hybrid motorcycles, minibus, scooters, beetles, atvs, and surf wagons
Maaji - designs and manufactures sarong, yukata, beach apparel, swimwear, and accessories
Wavestorm - designs and builds surf boards, coaches amateur and pro surfers, runs surf competitions, and has pro shops
Hokulea {the star which travels} - crafts traditional hawaiian and polynesian single and multihull canoe, navigational devices, sails, ropes, nets, traps, hooks, fishing line, and spears, runs school from apprentice to mastery teaching traditional wayfinding
Na Mea Kaua {things of war} - crafts spears, swords, and knives of steel, tooth, and claw, manufactures spear guns
Harmony - worldwide cannabis dispensaries
Namiko Marina and Yacht Club {wave child}
Moana Surf Resort - steps from a friendly lineup at one of the most consistent surf spots on the planet, nestled in an exclusive hideaway and privileged location, a place with spectacular sunsets and great surf year round, we regularly have waves in excess of six meters, we offer boutique accommodations and expert surf coaching with every detail of your comfort and rest kept in mind, we host and sponsor the Merrie Monarch Festival and Hula Competition annually as well as the Mavericks and Quicksilver pro surf competitions
Mahealani Gated Community {heavenly moonlight} - located on a small peninsula on the southernmost point of the landhold, properties have stunning views of the extinct volcano Suiko Miyama {water tiger seamount} which rises almost one thousand meters above sea level in Seishin Bei {spirit bay} a few kilometers off the coast, there are incredible views of the pink sand coastline, and panoramic ocean vistas, it is a very accessible neighborhood with an understated atmosphere - surfers and active people of all ages are drawn to this area for some of the best waves, running routes, and hiking trails
Centerscale Automation - documenting the correct measurements takes functional apparatuses that are both precise and accurate, so you know without a doubt what you are documenting is factual. In industries that deal with weight , a poorly manufactured or uncalibrated scale can shift the balance, causing issues for everything from freight costs to dietary needs. Our clients receive high quality commercial and industrial scales from a certified and registered scale agency. From the food industry to medicine, scales are an important part of day to day operations. Knowing the precise weight of a product, system, or animal is directly related to how they are graded, analyzed, and priced. This company's precision instruments, coupled with our certified technicians, will provide accurate weight measurements for your business. We also provide quality services for our instruments including consultation, calibration, installation, and rentals. Whether you need a digital hanging scale for your luggage or a pallet weight scale for your backroom loading and unloading, or drive on vehicle scales contact us today for your weighing needs.
Progressive Plastics - from brochure and card displays to retail cases and smartphone holders, select a company with the experience and know how to create exactly what you need. We offer custom acrylic fabrication that is second to none, with more than thirty years of industry experience, our exceptional craftsmanship will give your valuables the showcase they deserve. Whether you need creative display cases, raffle drums, or plastic molding work Progressive Plastics uses industry leading products and techniques to ensure our goods are the highest quality. In addition we give our products an extra edge with a wide selection of quality finishes including flame polishing, die-cutting, custom lettering, and vinyl printing. The sky's the limit when you trust your acrylic fabrication needs with our experts at Progressive Plastics.
Kings Robe - High Street menswear, accessories, footwear, outerwear, lifestyle favorites and more - curated from the best Nejiro brands, custom tailoring upon request, and bespoke clothing available with appointment, locations on landhold and Yakan, Lanikai, Yousai, and Bridges
La Bonne Vie Hotel - Perched picturesquely on Varkala Cliffs, a ten minute walk from the beach, this straightforward hotel is a nine minute walk from the Living World Aquarium, and is just a few kilometers along the cliff walk from The Block Shopping Arcade. The relaxed single or double occupancy suites offer individual temperature controls, free secure wifi, flat screen tv's with streaming media and electronic centers, mini fridges with complimentary stock, stained glass table lamps with device chargers, comfortable king size beds behind french doors, wardrobe armoire with each bed set, coffee and tea bars, bath with bidet, shower, and spa tub, with complimentary toiletries, lounging and dining areas, a secretary desk set and stained glass torchiere, bright murals painted on the walls, and spectacular ocean views from your personal lanai. There is a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, lobby lounge, business center, concierge, fitness center, outdoor courtyard pool and Tiki Bar, the Amasia restaurant with a full sushi bar, a robata for grilled items cooked on leaves, and pupus (small plates intended to be shared like dungeness crab chawanmushi and kurobuta char siu), also on premises is the White Wolf Patisserie serving an ever changing selection of japanese breads and sweets, french cakes and pastries, all accompanied by your choice of espresso, turkish, cold brew, drip and nitro coffees, craft cocktails, black, green, and herbal teas, bubble tea, masala chai, or russian tea. The gift shop features an exclusive line of La Bonne Vie products from luxurious beach towels to its one of a kind stuffed animals.
Legacy Art Stone - crafts carved or engraved cemetery memorials, stone monuments with family monsho {heraldry}, gravestones, stone pagoda, stone lanterns
Sherwood Arborists - from trimming and pruning to protection from insects and disease it takes an experienced professional tree service to properly care for native trees, the staff has over forty years experience and the industries most advanced equipment and know how to complete any task from tree removal to lot clearing, landscape installations, and routine maintenance
Varkala Wireless - your one stop shop for all things prepaid phone and sim cards, from top of the line smartphones to basic talking and texting, phone rentals, prepaid phone cards, accessories, worldwide chain
Vivial - firm provides website creation services, website hosting, digital and social media marketing, local search solutions, local print directories
Ariki Court Reporting {nobility} - court transcription services: depositions, private trials, court trials, hearings, meetings, audio playback and interpreted depositions
ChargeItSpot - newsstands with kawaii {cute} temptations, local and interstellar newspapers and periodicals, greeting cards, postcards, stationary, paperbacks, light novels, manga, beverages, candy, smokes, snacks, fresh made egg sandwiches, and free and secure device charging for customers, worldwide chain
Teihaku {anchor} - business and entrepreneurship consultant firm who specialize in creative rights, and are at the core of modern technology and media monitoring their growth in order to inform our legal methods - all to give you excellent advice that will last for years to come, offers security and business advice to innovative, creative, and emerging businesses in the arts, entertainment, digital media, tech, and design industries
Hokaniwanai {like no other} - our products begin as custom works of art, our talented artisans sketch colorful inspired scenes that are later applied to hand painted leather handbags, footwear, apparel, outerwear, and other accessories for the perfect combination of wear ability and art
Saikonokori {the best ice} - manufactures ice shaving machines and snow cone machines for commercial, retail, and restaurants
Slippa - manufactures unisex (eva sole with air foam and shock absorbing cushioning with non marking outsoles) flip flops, geta, wooden geta, and zori for beach, trail, and casual wear - the bottoms and soles are printed with tie dye, graphic, or painted designs, also makes plain and printed tabi socks
Fuelman - vehicle fueling and charging stations located at road stations and service plazas also in urban and suburban areas on Shinrin and Tairiku, does fuel delivery for regional, rural, commercial, and industrial clients, a trusted provider of wholesale petroleum, propane, liquid gas, and lubricating oils, they take pride in customer satisfaction for evey job, all drivers are expertly trained to handle the contents they deliver and will assist with the unloading and set up for all your deliveries
Soleil Luna - full service beauty salon and day spa upscale chain with experts in cuts, colors, locs, updos, makeup, manicure, pedicure, waxing, massages, facials, body treatments, and organic skincare, popular packages include Maui Zen, Stress Solution, Crazy for Coconut, the Ulta Lux, and four handed massages
Pakaloha Swim {let love reign} - your go to spot for top of the line surfing bikinis, bikini separates (brazilian to boy shorts), tankinis, one piece swimsuits, surf suits, rash guards, sarongs, flip flops, beach towels, beach totes, and sunglasses, boutiques located on landhold, Yakan, Marena, and Lanikai, and pop up shops seasonally located in Sakura Onsen, Hilo, Bridges, and Samar
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Other information that would be great to know.
#1 any mineral or ores that will affect sensor readings in the mountain region?
#2 other environmental factors that might affect the recon?
#3 which family or families have the strongest influence in the area? coordinating and communicating with them, if possible, will make our job easier.
If inquiries are made, by the GSF commander or by the Governor's staff about Loyalty's force deployment plans, "Duke" will respond with:
-the "Dog Pound" (Badger w/ full B.A. contingent)
- the "Mutt" (Chimera)
- "Bee" (Yellow jacket)
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LoD requests weather forecasts, and reports of past weather in the mountains. Also need information on avalanche activity in this area(most likely peak(s), most frequent.
It is early spring so you have melt off of snow and ice from winter and spring rains.
You can have to deal with flash flooding and mud slides. You can also five some ground fog.
As you get higher in the mountains the temp will drop.
All the fun of spring in the mountains.
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Other information that would be great to know.
#1 any mineral or ores that will affect sensor readings in the mountain region?
The crystals that have been is some of the last missions. They mess with comms as they are a natural radio source.
#2 other environmental factors that might affect the recon?
just the ones listed before
#3 which family or families have the strongest influence in the area? coordinating and communicating with them, if possible, will make our job easier.
Dai / Shuyona Ichizoku {great / major clan}
Ceallach
Koichizoku
Carson
Conchobhar
Hohki
Loinsigh
MacDiarmid
Malik
Rizvi
Sinclair
If I misses any Eilidhdawn can add them in.
If inquiries are made, by the GSF commander or by the Governor's staff about Loyalty's force deployment plans, "Duke" will respond with:
-the "Dog Pound" (Badger w/ full B.A. contingent)
- the "Mutt" (Chimera)
- "Bee" (Yellow jacket)
-???
noted please pick #4 soon
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I had my Spec ops forces travelling in the mountains before after the First mission I played in. Would that give us any insight into possible bases/cave complexes that would hold a force of that potential size?
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I had my Spec ops forces travelling in the mountains before after the First mission I played in. Would that give us any insight into possible bases/cave complexes that would hold a force of that potential size?
Your crew was working to the south east. in the area of Silverbridge. These landings look to be along the north west around Ceallach and Stonehaven.
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Okie. Good to know. :D :D
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The crystals that have been is some of the last missions. They mess with comms as they are a natural radio source.
just the ones listed before
Dai / Shuyona Ichizoku {great / major clan}
Ceallach
Koichizoku
Carson
Conchobhar
Hohki
Loinsigh
MacDiarmid
Malik
Rizvi
Sinclair
If I misses any Eilidhdawn can add them in.
noted please pick #4 soon
Just to clarify the Carson Koichizoku is several dozen kilometers northeast of the resort city of Lanikai between the Akazuna coastline and the Cote d'Azur
Conchobhar is on the Akazuna coastline in the lowlands of the Kiso Mountains southwest of Stonehaven
Hohki is on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront south of the city of Bridges
Loingsigh is on the western coast of Tairiku in the southwestern lowlands of the Kiso Mountains {backbone} south of the Conchobhar and Sinclair Ichizoku landholds
MacDiarmid is on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront north of the city of Bridges
Malik and Rizvi are east of the Yoshino-gawa in the northeastern Kiso Mountains in the Eastern Desert north east of the Tentai Mizumi
Sinclair is north of Loingsigh and Conchobhar on the western coast of Tairiku on the Akazuna coastline in the Kiso Mountain lowlands
You will be searching territory west of the Yoshino-gawa in the northwestern Kiso Mountains patrolled by the Dai Ichizoku Ceallach and by the Takayama Koichizoku, the Conchobhar Koichizoku, and the Sinclair Koichizoku between Camp Kaki, Ceallach Castle, Stonehaven, and possibly the Akazuna Coast
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Just to clarify the Carson Koichizoku is several dozen kilometers northeast of the resort city of Lanikai between the Akazuna coastline and the Cote d'Azur
Conchobhar is on the Akazuna coastline in the lowlands of the Kiso Mountains southwest of Stonehaven
Hohki is on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront south of the city of Bridges
Loingsigh is on the western coast of Tairiku in the southwestern lowlands of the Kiso Mountains {backbone} south of Conchobhar and Sinclair
MacDiarmid is on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront north of the city of Bridges
Malik and Rizvi are east of the Yoshino-gawa in the northeastern Kiso Mountains in the Eastern Desert north east of the Tentai Mizumi
Sinclair is north of Loingsigh and Conchobhar on the western coast of Tairiku on the Akazuna coastline in the Kiso Mountain lowlands
You will be searching territory west of the Yoshino-gawa in the northwestern Kiso Mountains patrolled by the Dai Ichizoku Ceallach and by the Takayama Koichizoku, the Conchobhar Koichizoku, and the Sinclair Koichizoku between Camp Kaki, Ceallach Castle, Stonehaven, and possibly the Akazuna Coast
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Are any of these families aligned w/ the black dragons, or WoB to the governor's or the GSF knowledge? If not Why aren't we trying to contact or coordinate with them?
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The more help we get from local forces, the larger the force that Shadhawk has to throw at us to keep it an interesting fight.
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The more help we get from local forces, the larger the force that Shadhawk has to throw at us to keep it an interesting fight.
Not true. They could supply "eyes and ears" in the region, or even blocking forces in the passes they control limiting or restricting whatever forces we are trying to locate.
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Are any of these families aligned w/ the black dragons, or WoB to the governor's or the GSF knowledge?
The GSF units .... you the players have not done much work on this front.
If not Why aren't we trying to contact or coordinate with them?
That is the question now is it not >:D
The more help we get from local forces, the larger the force that Shadhawk has to throw at us to keep it an interesting fight.
Maybe, maybe not
Not true. They could supply "eyes and ears" in the region, or even blocking forces in the passes they control limiting or restricting whatever forces we are trying to locate.
but this would have the hermit crabs popping out to talk with the people of the rock ^-^
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Since no one else has. "Duke" will reach out to try and if nothing else to establish a line of communication with these families but ideally for their assistance now and in the future.
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Kasai Koichizoku {fire}
colors: red, orange
kamon: fire element vector spiral
Delm: Aodh Kasai
Matrona: Shiori Kasai
Founders MP: Naomi Namaka Kasai
Spokesperson: Yasu Oliwa Kasai
Militia: Guntai {army} and Kaijojietai {maritime self defense}
Militia Commander: Shire-kan Willamina Kasai-Orynge {commander}
Associate Member Families: Keoki, Kilia, Nikolao, Namaka, Oliwa, Orynge, Ahi, Brann, Pozhar, Tan
Territory: [map a] (650 sq km) landhold spans two neighboring islands (fifty six kilometers apart), Kasai (2237 sq km) and Ahi {fire} (1274 sq km) - half on each island, the islands are located at the southernmost point of the tropical Kasai Isles archipelago a few degrees north of the equator, the ichizoku has additionally purchased the property in total on both islands, both islands are geologically active, Volcan Isabella on Kasai and Volcan Wolffe on Ahi grow the islands several centimeters each year
Agriculture:
Fiammante Farming Cooperative - cultivates organic tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, ground nuts, maize, pistachios, cashews, rubber, berries, coconuts, bamboo, citrus, herbs, spices, rice, edible flowers, ornamental flowers, tea, rabbits, muntjac deer, sika deer, aurochs, shrimp
Sunny Day Creamery - dairy farm cooperative producing branded milk and cheese products
Akarui Crop Science {bright} - engineers and produces organic pesticides, seeds, organic fertilizers, crop protection systems, and does environmental science studies
Tunny - wild caught fishing fleet that commercially catches tuna, tarpon, sailfish, marlin, swordfish, and barracuda, they also run charter sport and recreational fishing fleets, and operates a tuna aquaculture oceanarium and farm
Corporate:
Fiammante Mills - processes agriculture for wholesale and retail, services include textiles, butchers, juices, jams, butters, canning, milling, freezing, packaging, packing
Field Forensics - develops and manufactures self contained threat chemical detection and identification kits for field use, develops and manufactures instruments and methods for detection of narcotics, explosives, chemical weapon agents, toxins, precursor chemicals, and other chemicals, our instruments are designed for use in tough environments and are available to military, law enforcement, emergency response, and security organizations around the world
Flash Force - develops and manufactures fire protection, safety and prevention equipment, fire house and personnel equipment, fire fighting vehicles, rescue vehicles, also constructs mobile and fixed fire training systems
Floating East Gelateria - chain of italian style homemade gelato and sorbet parlours
Geospatial Solutions - develops, builds, and launches satellite networks for media, communications, law enforcement, and military markets, also has public digital global satellite images and positioning systems
Orynge - digital communications company with internet data networks, data centers, and cyber security firmware and software
Otter Point - shipyards with commercial and military docks that build, maintain, and repair frigates, corvettes, submarines, patrol boats, naval weapon systems, trawlers, steamboats, ferries, bulk carriers, container ships, passenger liners, tugs, clippers, freighters, and water taxis, that also does heavy engineering and construction
Freshaire - manufactures solar powered water wash technology air purifiers and ionizers for industrial and commercial spaces
Malia {calm, peaceful, probably, perhaps} - crafts traditional koa wood outrigger canoes
Kireina Kaern {beautiful flame} - crafts and manufactures fixed and portable fire pits, chimneas, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor ovens, grills, and accessories
Hotaru {firefly} - designs and manufactures ballistic, flechette, laser, tranquilizer, and taser firearms, support weapons, and munitions
Tsubuyaki Hanabi {murmuration fireworks} - engineers and manufactures silent fireworks, creates both small and large scale displays
Flare - designs and manufactures firearm optics, reload supplies and kits, accessories, cleaning supplies and kits
Hinokokoro {heart of fire} - traditional japanese bladesmiths - nihonto prices begin at six thousand ryu and daisho prices begin at ten thousand ryu
Eiennohono {eternal flame} - designs and manufacture a wide range of lighters including catalytic, flameless, permanent match, electric arc, butane, spark wheel, piezoelectric, and flexible neck
Fireside - social media firm that develops, operates, and moderates digital meeting halls, digital group chats, digital concert halls and auditoriums, digital classrooms and lecture halls, and secure private digital chat rooms and meeting spaces
Zippy's - get a taste of the islands, our extensive menu of island favorites reflects the melting pot that is the Kasai Isles, we take pride in making good hearty food while working with our suppliers and partners to provide the highest quality ingredients for our polynesian, korean, japanese, russian, indian, italian, and american ethnic inspired dishes, dine in at our restaurant in Makai {toward the ocean}, Ahi, order online at our website, order and pickup, or have your meal delivered - pupu platters, barrels, and buckets are available for every potluck, party, or office get together but must be ordered at least one hour in advance
Matson - logistics and shipping company via water, rail, and road that also does container maintenance, stevedoring and other terminal services, supply chain services, warehousing, distribution, less than container load consolidation, and freight forwarding
TheBus - public transportation company for the Kasai Isles via ferry, water taxi, monorail, light rail, aerial tramways, bus, and bicycle share system
Halekulani Hotel {house befitting heaven} - was opened in 2621 and is a cherished blend of place and space, an oasis of tranquility amid the energy of Kasai. With our beachfront location and unobstructed views of the ocean Halekulani is the sought after destination for those wishing to honeymoon in the Kasai Isles. We are proud to continue our long tradition of excellence in hospitality, cuisine, and amenities. Once you arrive on the property you know intuitively that its different here. Our profound dedication to hospitality and deep commitment to service touches everything we do. Our spacious rooms and suites evoke an understated elegance, and our signature seven shades of white showcase the natural beauty of Kasai and its tropical views. Every room offers a sense of spaciousness and contemporary conveniences, and most have memory making ocean views. Our accommodation inspires serenity and relaxation, it is recognized for our unequaled splendor.
Ha Breath of Life - a stage production telling the symbolic story of Mana and his beloved Lani, punctuated by polynesian dance, music, and blazing fire knives. It is told in our evening show featuring over one hundred Hula and Fire dancers, special effects, animation, and surround sound. It is a saga of birth and death, love and family, tragedy and triumph. Playing at the Polynesia Amphitheatre, Nani, {beautiful, enjoyable} Kasai seasonally.
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Since no one else has. "Duke" will reach out to try and if nothing else to establish a line of communication with these families but ideally for their assistance now and in the future.
OK so who are you reaching out and in what order?
Also how?
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Weird my post from 6 hrs ago got dropped or deleted.
"Duke"'s first inclination is to contact the smaller or houses in lesser standing first as they are more eager to broaden their power base, exposure and influence. However he will make a call contacting the cultural liaison asking for her suggestions or recommendations on whom he should call first and in which order, before a potential egregious error might be made.
Also what kind of dropship headed for the mountainous area?
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According to Anthony, it was Drop Pods, not a Dropship. So they could be spread out over a decent area, rather than concentrated in one location.
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The Grand Military Tattoo and Assault At Arms, the largest Military Tattoo and Pageant on Nejiro, always takes place the year before The Ichizoku Martial Olympiad (which takes place every six years for eighteen days in August), as standings from the Tattoo affect standings at the start of The Martial Olympiad. The term originates from an early Terran phrase 'doe den tap toe' - a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to return to their barracks. The Tattoo is a series of ancient, traditional, and modern martial competitions, contested by the officers and soldiers of the regular and auxiliary units of the Nejiroan Armed Forces, who compete for the honor of their units, budgetary considerations for their units morale, welfare, and recreation services section, challenge coins, and preferred leave days. Over one thousand performers are recruited from every Nejiroan Armed Forces unit and includes personnel from the Akai Yoake Military Academy, the Special Military School, the Nejiro Defense Troop, all Ichizoku Militias, several PMC's, ROTC units from various military schools and colleges, the Nejiro Fire Brigade Wildland units, select law enforcement organizations, and the NPO. The show is highly choreographed and intensely rehearsed, it includes theatrics, costumes, and several different ethnic and cultural styles of traditional military music consisting of brass, drums, horns, pipes, symbols, and gongs. There are drill teams, hippika gymnasia, gymkhanas, furusiyya, and other cavalry manuevers, display teams, mock battles, bugle corps, drumline battles, staged assaults, historic re-enactments, displays of unarmed combat styles, celtic and other ethnic dancers and dance teams, aircraft flyovers, choirs, and military bands and orchestras from around the globe. There will be a Musical Ride conducted by assorted units of Cavalry, and a Musical Drive conducted by artillery. The event also includes fireworks, projection mapping across the facade of The Castle, fanfares, and massed Pipe & Drums from each of Nejiro's major ethnic cultures. The Tattoo occurs across five days of performances, and competitions, with both an opening and closing ceremony at each venue. The competitions are judged by military, professional, and celebrity judges at each venue of the tour, with winners announced at the end of the tour. Each show always closes with the Top Secret Drum Corps, the only 'civilian' performers in the show, and consists of a color guard and twenty five highly dedicated drummers from every corner of Nejiro. They use the Basel drumming style which is militaristic and derived from the military drumming drills of swiss soldiers in the middle ages of Terra, but at a much faster rate that is more upbeat and playful. Segments of the routine feature a rhumba, a drummers duel, drumstick juggling, fire sticks, and exploding flagpoles. Thirty percent of the proceeds of the tour will enrich several military, arts, and civilian charitable organizations including the Nejiro Armed Forces Benevolent Fund, the Wounded Warrior Project, Freedom Service Dogs, the USO, and Operation Homefront.
3068 Grand Military Tattoo and Assault at Arms Tour Dates
Stadio del Leone D'oro, Bridges, Tairiku April 27 - 31
Olympia Grand Spektrum, Yousai, Tairiku May 10 - 15
Koshien Dome, Samar, Shinrin May 24 - 28
Marakana Stadium, Rainbow, Shinrin June 6 - 11
Mosaic Stadium, Hilo, Tairiku June 21 - 25
Nautilus Arena, Leyte, Tairiku July 11 - 15
Allianz Arena, Quezon, Tairiku July 25 - 29
Legion Fields, Tarawa, Caoyuen August 8 - 12
Heroes Field Stadia, Lanikai, Tairiku August 22 - 26
Arrowhead Stampede Grounds, Kamloops, Tairiku September 12 - 16
Siniy Sports Complex (the blue bowl), Siniy, Caoyen September 26 - 30
New Field Arena, Port, Tairiku October 9 - 13
**Minpei Toride Parade Grounds, Tairiku October 23 - 27
this is an invitation only command performance for military dependants, families of the performers, high ranked armed forces commanders, ichizoku hierarchy, Ministers and Members of Parliament, the Governor and her staff, diplomats, ambassadors, and other VIPs
Tickets begin at 50 Ryu, multi day passes and VIP packages begin at 200 Ryu
For Press Passes please contact our public relations department at thegrandtattoo@defenceminister/MWR.njo,gov
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Culture Trip
Toro Nagashi = Flowing Lanterns
Dave Afshar
Second in importance to New Year's is Obon - the lantern festival or festival of the dead. The annual lunar event is a national holiday celebrated in honor of ones ancestors and to show reverence to those who came before you, during August on the thirteenth through the sixteenth. During Obon it is believed that the spirits of deceased ancestors return to their homes. Toro Nagashi officially begins at the moment the ancestors commence their return to the spirit world.
First a mukae bi - a welcoming fire is lit, traditionally lanterns are hung in front of houses, so the ancestors can easily find their way home. Talk of the years happenings such as births or new jobs is then shared with the ancestors by visiting their graves, altars, shrines, and temples and leaving offerings of food and flowers. Families then come together to guide the spirits down to the sea using traditional candle lit lanterns lining the paths to the water, then once reaching the water floating lanterns with lit candles and senko incense are launched to guide the spirits return to the spirit world. As all humans originally came from the water, the lanterns visually represent the spirits return to the elements. In places without rivers, seas, or lakes the lanterns are released into the sky, to eventually return to the water. These lanterns are designed to ignite after reaching a certain height and then slowly burn away like flickering candles. Toro Nagashi sees thousands of lanterns set afloat at dusk to commemorate the souls of the dead, a spectacular display of light and dark as the lanterns glow slowly fades into the distance.
Its easy for visitors to take part, you can bring your own lanterns or buy them ready made for around fifteen ryu. At most major festivals you will find tables set up where you can decorate your lantern with pictures and wishes. The festivals are free to watch, although it is best to arrive as early as possible - the riverbanks tend to get very crowded, those wishing to release a lantern may need to wait in line as long as an hour.
You will also be treated to live music and traditional Obon dancing. The Bon Odori was originally choreographed to be performed in Yukata, and most often still is. It's a dance that is as mesmerizing as the lanterns, with movements and gestures that express wishes for a good harvest and good fortune. The moves are easy to learn and master, making it a very accessible traditional performance.
Please make your travel arrangements early, as most companies close down operations during this period, so travel will be especially crowded at this time. It is an important family gathering time as most return to their hometowns to pray together with their extended family and await their ancestors spirit to return.
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Weird my post from 6 hrs ago got dropped or deleted.
"Duke"'s first inclination is to contact the smaller or houses in lesser standing first as they are more eager to broaden their power base, exposure and influence. However he will make a call contacting the cultural liaison asking for her suggestions or recommendations on whom he should call first and in which order, before a potential egregious error might be made.
Molly will inform “Duke” that she does not know what Ichizoku would be willing to speak with him. She will also inform him that the Cultural Wavefinders are to help the members of the GSF to understand the ways of Nejiro not the politics. She will offer that if “Duke” wishes to speak with the different Ichizoku that maybe if he talked with the commanders of the Ichizoku Militias he may have a better chance. After all you military types do talk the same way.
Also what kind of dropship headed for the mountainous area?
The class of DropShip is unknown. It used drop pods for the troops. It made a fast track and out of system.
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Molly will inform “Duke” that she does not know what Ichizoku would be willing to speak with him. She will also inform him that the Cultural Wavefinders are to help the members of the GSF to understand the ways of Nejiro not the politics. She will offer that if “Duke” wishes to speak with the different Ichizoku that maybe if he talked with the commanders of the Ichizoku Militias he may have a better chance. After all you military types do talk the same way.
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With that information "Duke" will contact Ichizoku militia commanders to try and coordinate and urge them to assist the GSF( contacting them in order of posting by elidawn and yourself).
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Molly will inform “Duke” that she does not know what Ichizoku would be willing to speak with him. She will also inform him that the Cultural Wavefinders are to help the members of the GSF to understand the ways of Nejiro not the politics. She will offer that if “Duke” wishes to speak with the different Ichizoku that maybe if he talked with the commanders of the Ichizoku Militias he may have a better chance. After all you military types do talk the same way.
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With that information "Duke" will contact Ichizoku militia commanders to try and coordinate and urge them to assist the GSF( contacting them in order of posting by elidawn and yourself).
Callach
Commander Cynbel will offer that the Truen Laoch will need to talk with Chiji Saganami, Sho-sa Josef and the Commander of the GSF on this matter.
Carson
Commander Rhys-Corwen will not see why the Greys need to work with the GSF. So far they have not shown they are working for more then the Saganami Dai Ichizoku.
Conchobhar
Commander Rowan will say that Aoiri will want to talk of this with the Chiji, Commander of the Nejiro Militia and the Commander of the GSF.
Hohki
Commander Jackson and the Otome no Ryoken will look forward to working with the GSF.
Loingsigh
Commander Tanaka and the Sreangain will be happy to work with the GSF in the future.
MacDiarmid
Commander Sato and the Caomhnoiri will need to talk with the Chiji and Sho-sa Josef first.
Malik
Commander el-Jalair-Malik and the Muhajimun Alshabh do not see how working with the GSF will be of help form them.
Rizvi – do not see a need to work with the GSF
Commander Haq el-Rizvi does not see how working with the GSF will be of help to Albadw as his people are always on the move following the path of the nomad.
Sinclair – will need to talk about working with the GSF
Commander GilleChriost will want to talk with the Chiji, GSF commander and Sho-sa Josef about this before the Deamhans will say yes or no.
Takayama – will need to talk about working with the GSF
Commander Seriev will have to talk with the Chiji, Sho-sa Josef and the GSF’s commander to see if this is something the Hohoemu Kitsune will want to do.
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The Grand Military Tattoo and Assault At Arms, the largest Military Tattoo and Pageant on Nejiro, always takes place the year before The Ichizoku Martial Olympiad (which takes place every six years for eighteen days in August), as standings from the Tattoo affect standings at the start of The Martial Olympiad. The term originates from an early Terran phrase 'doe den tap toe' - a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving beer and for soldiers to return to their barracks. The Tattoo is a series of ancient, traditional, and modern martial competitions, contested by the officers and soldiers of the regular and auxiliary units of the Nejiroan Armed Forces, who compete for the honor of their units, budgetary considerations for their units morale, welfare, and recreation services section, challenge coins, and preferred leave days. Over one thousand performers are recruited from every Nejiroan Armed Forces unit and includes personnel from the Akai Yoake Military Academy, the Special Military School, the Nejiro Defense Troop, all Ichizoku Militias, several PMC's, ROTC units from various military schools and colleges, the Nejiro Fire Brigade Wildland units, select law enforcement organizations, and the NPO. The show is highly choreographed and intensely rehearsed, it includes theatrics, costumes, and several different ethnic and cultural styles of traditional military music consisting of brass, drums, horns, pipes, symbols, and gongs. There are drill teams, hippika gymnasia, gymkhanas, furusiyya, and other cavalry manuevers, display teams, mock battles, bugle corps, drumline battles, staged assaults, historic re-enactments, displays of unarmed combat styles, celtic and other ethnic dancers and dance teams, aircraft flyovers, choirs, and military bands and orchestras from around the globe. There will be a Musical Ride conducted by assorted units of Cavalry, and a Musical Drive conducted by artillery. The event also includes fireworks, projection mapping across the facade of The Castle, fanfares, and massed Pipe & Drums from each of Nejiro's major ethnic cultures. The Tattoo occurs across five days of performances, and competitions, with both an opening and closing ceremony at each venue. The competitions are judged by military, professional, and celebrity judges at each venue of the tour, with winners announced at the end of the tour. Each show always closes with the Top Secret Drum Corps, the only 'civilian' performers in the show, and consists of a color guard and twenty five highly dedicated drummers from every corner of Nejiro. They use the Basel drumming style which is militaristic and derived from the military drumming drills of swiss soldiers in the middle ages of Terra, but at a much faster rate that is more upbeat and playful. Segments of the routine feature a rhumba, a drummers duel, drumstick juggling, fire sticks, and exploding flagpoles. Thirty percent of the proceeds of the tour will enrich several military, arts, and civilian charitable organizations including the Nejiro Armed Forces Benevolent Fund, the Wounded Warrior Project, Freedom Service Dogs, the USO, and Operation Homefront.
3068 Grand Military Tattoo and Assault at Arms Tour Dates
Stadio del Leone D'oro, Bridges, Tairiku April 27 - 31
Olympia Grand Spektrum, Yousai, Tairiku May 10 - 15
Koshien Dome, Samar, Shinrin May 24 - 28
Marakana Stadium, Rainbow, Shinrin June 6 - 11
Mosaic Stadium, Hilo, Tairiku June 21 - 25
Nautilus Arena, Leyte, Tairiku July 11 - 15
Allianz Arena, Quezon, Tairiku July 25 - 29
Legion Fields, Tarawa, Caoyuen August 8 - 12
Heroes Field Stadia, Lanikai, Tairiku August 22 - 26
Arrowhead Stampede Grounds, Kamloops, Tairiku September 12 - 16
Siniy Sports Complex (the blue bowl), Siniy, Caoyen September 26 - 30
New Field Arena, Port, Tairiku October 9 - 13
**Minpei Toride Parade Grounds, Tairiku October 23 - 27
this is an invitation only command performance for military dependants, families of the performers, high ranked armed forces commanders, ichizoku hierarchy, Ministers and Members of Parliament, the Governor and her staff, diplomats, ambassadors, and other VIPs
Tickets begin at 50 Ryu, multi day passes and VIP packages begin at 200 Ryu
For Press Passes please contact our public relations department at thegrandtattoo@defenceminister/MWR.njo,gov
Most if not all memebers of LoD want to attend the military Tattoo and pageant.
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"Duke" would like to attend as it occurs on the anniversary of the death of his wife and children.
Culture Trip
Toro Nagashi = Flowing Lanterns
Dave Afshar
Second in importance to New Year's is Obon - the lantern festival or festival of the dead. The annual lunar event is a national holiday celebrated in honor of ones ancestors and to show reverence to those who came before you, during August on the thirteenth through the sixteenth. During Obon it is believed that the spirits of deceased ancestors return to their homes. Toro Nagashi officially begins at the moment the ancestors commence their return to the spirit world.
First a mukae bi - a welcoming fire is lit, traditionally lanterns are hung in front of houses, so the ancestors can easily find their way home. Talk of the years happenings such as births or new jobs is then shared with the ancestors by visiting their graves, altars, shrines, and temples and leaving offerings of food and flowers. Families then come together to guide the spirits down to the sea using traditional candle lit lanterns lining the paths to the water, then once reaching the water floating lanterns with lit candles and senko incense are launched to guide the spirits return to the spirit world. As all humans originally came from the water, the lanterns visually represent the spirits return to the elements. In places without rivers, seas, or lakes the lanterns are released into the sky, to eventually return to the water. These lanterns are designed to ignite after reaching a certain height and then slowly burn away like flickering candles. Toro Nagashi sees thousands of lanterns set afloat at dusk to commemorate the souls of the dead, a spectacular display of light and dark as the lanterns glow slowly fades into the distance.
Its easy for visitors to take part, you can bring your own lanterns or buy them ready made for around fifteen ryu. At most major festivals you will find tables set up where you can decorate your lantern with pictures and wishes. The festivals are free to watch, although it is best to arrive as early as possible - the riverbanks tend to get very crowded, those wishing to release a lantern may need to wait in line as long as an hour.
You will also be treated to live music and traditional Obon dancing. The Bon Odori was originally choreographed to be performed in Yukata, and most often still is. It's a dance that is as mesmerizing as the lanterns, with movements and gestures that express wishes for a good harvest and good fortune. The moves are easy to learn and master, making it a very accessible traditional performance.
Please make your travel arrangements early, as most companies close down operations during this period, so travel will be especially crowded at this time. It is an important family gathering time as most return to their hometowns to pray together with their extended family and await their ancestors spirit to return.
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The crystals that have been is some of the last missions. They mess with comms as they are a natural radio source.
just the ones listed before
Dai / Shuyona Ichizoku {great / major clan}
Ceallach
Koichizoku
Carson
Conchobhar
Hohki
Loinsigh
MacDiarmid
Malik
Rizvi
Sinclair
If I misses any Eilidhdawn can add them in.
noted please pick #4 soon
Have i had contact with any of these as i believe my base is in this area and i have had contacts with my neighbors several times
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Have i had contact with any of these as i believe my base is in this area and i have had contacts with my neighbors several times
you are way south. when you were by Hilo you were in the area.
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Do I have any near me, or do I have to make alliances with the local squirrels?
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Do I have any near me, or do I have to make alliances with the local squirrels?
Most every Ichizoku on the list is in your area. You have just been talking with your local fuzzy tails ;D
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my fourth unit will be "Duke" in the Barghest (my unit's CO)
"Duke" will terminate the last comm call, exasperated and with a sigh realizing that the GSF is failing to win the hearts and minds of the people they are trying to defend.
He will send out a communique to the Governor, the GSF Commander, and the GSF executive officer that they reach out to the families in the area of the mission, hopefully coordinate the reconnaissance with their forces and the GSF.
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Most every Ichizoku on the list is in your area. You have just been talking with your local fuzzy tails ;D
Maybe I should put crittercams on all the local squirrels. I'd have really good surveillance of the area that way. ;)
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Maybe I should put crittercams on all the local squirrels. I'd have really good surveillance of the area that way. ;)
you do know that when they get to a road they will only cross when a vehicle comes ;D
OK people I still need a couple of you to give unit lists.
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you do know that when they get to a road they will only cross when a vehicle comes ;D
This isn't just a joke. The males play chicken with cars to show the females and rival males who the toughest squirrel on the block is.
It also means that they will seek out combat vehicles to challenge making the crittercam idea not that far-fetched.
The Hands of the Goddess is sending a request up the chain of command for information on the clans in my area and suggestions on how to liaison with them.
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Within twenty eight hours of travel time by road from Camp Kaki are the Dai Ichizoku Ceallach and Fukuda, the Koichizoku Takayama, Sinclair, Conchobhar, Malik, Rizvi, Starfall, Loingsigh, Carson, Hayashi, and Chikamatsu
Within twenty eight hours of travel time from Camp Kaki by road are the major population centers of Whistler, Ceallach Castle, Stonehaven, Mauna Kea, Fukuda Castle, Lanikai, Sakura Onsen, Madina, Beru, Leaf, Hilo, and Silverbridge
Camp Haken and Camp Kurawa are also just in the twenty eight hour travel time by road
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Konstantinovich Koichizoku
colors: red, yellow
kamon: longship at full sail
Delm: Ioann Konstantinovich
Matrona: Izabella Konstantinovich
Founders MP: Isaak Konstantinovich
Spokesperson: Violetta Oda Konstantinovich
Militia: Huskarlar {norse household troops}
Militia Commander: Zigfrids Konstantinovich - Koblya
Members of the Ichizoku are commonly described as arrogant, aggressive, and ambitious
Associate Member Families: Rurik, Koblya, Zadov, Zakharin, Mihailovich, Amlaf, Oda, Kochevnik, Ostrov
Territory: [map b] (650 sq km) landhold on Constantine, an island in the Norse Eyja (a subartic archipelago in the north western hemisphere of Nejiro) - additional property includes the ownership of the isles of Constantine (2054 sq km), Rhos (544 sq km), and Kola (671 sq km) in the Norse Eyja, plus other assorted commercial, industrial, and residential properties planetary and stellar
Agriculture:
Sea Treasures - assets include separate wholesale and retail fish markets on Constantine, commercial fishing and processing fleets, branded frozen and canned seafood products
Skyr Collective - cooperative farms that raise cattle, aurochs, pigs, horses, dairy cows, sheep, alpaca, and goats, also barley and winter wheat, that processes meat and dairy products for wholesale, mills textiles and flour, and also cures and produces quality and luxury leathers
Cerulean Polya {sky blue fields} - plantation farms flax for food, oil, and fibers, has industrial and commercial textile and flour mills
Corporate:
Drengr Mariners PMC {concept of a warrior that possesses physical bravery, nobility, magnanimity, a sense of fair play, a sense of personal honor, self control, and equanimity in the face of danger} - provides military escorts for maritime and stellar shipping, corporate resource exploration, and executive protection
Norna Gaefa {fate, luck} - planetary and stellar chain of digital, electronic, and physical gaming parlours
Zadov Ski Resort - five star ski resort located on Kola
Silver Seas - exclusive, ultra luxury, all inclusive ocean, river, and fjord cruise ship fleet
Konstantinovich Shipyards - designs, builds, maintains and repairs maritime and stellar vessels from dinghy to small craft for military, commercial, industrial, and consumer markets that also has logistics, shipping, warehousing, distribution, marine architecture, stellar architecture, marine engineering, and stellar engineering divisions (currently the largest and most diverse shipyards in system)
Bloom - mines and refines bog iron, iron, gold, amber, silver, jet, carnelian, rock crystal, almandine, calcite, iolite, silica, feldspar, carbon, titanium, salts, copper, manganese, vanadium, chromium, tungsten, soapstone in planetary and stellar locations
Millifiore - venetian style glassworks that makes solid and mosaic pattern beads and visby style lenses
Filigree - silver and jewelry smith cooperative that designs and crafts brooches, neckbands, bracelets, armbands, rings, pendants, necklaces, amulets, figurines, rune stones and decorated weapons for retail through their small chain of boutiques
Sunstone - firm that engineers and manufactures navigation, communication, and sensor systems, equipment, and software for maritime and stellar vessels
Atgeir {mail piercer, halberd} - crafts and manufactures armor, munitions, missiles, grenades, mines, rockets, launch systems, combat vehicles, support weapons, field guns, and firearms
Drengr Gaefa - crafts and manufactures sax {short sword}, atgeir {halberd}, axes, and knives
Constantine Athletics - owns the Medvedi Ice Hockey Club {the bears}, the Arsenal Association Football Club, and sponsors athletes and competitions in the sports of ice skating, gymnastics, mixed martial arts, tennis, and fencing
Longship Exchange - stellar and interstellar Traders with mercantile and trade goods stores that does both wholesale and retail business, with warehouses, shops, and markets located in planetary and stellar locations
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Kusonoke Koichizoku {ideal figure of a warrior}
colors: amber, fuschia
kamon: dragon tortoise
creed: ambition, wisdom, valiancy, perseverance, steadfastness, stability
Delm: Kurako Kusonoke
Matrona: Maisie Kusonoke
Founders MP: Zachary Song
Concubine: Dagon Kennedy
Spokesperson: Noah Date Kusonoke
Militia: Kishi-dan {the knights}
Militia Commander: Thea Park
Associate Member Families: Date, Harada, Chevalier, Hosokawa, Ridder, Matsudaira, Nene
Territory: [map 17] (650 sq km) landhold near the northern coast of Tairiku, plus the additional properties (300 sq km) of industrial parks and a (300 sq km) nature preserve Seiiki Shizen Hogo-ku south of the landhold, and (300 sq km) property that includes sixty three kilometers of mostly untouched white sandy beaches, good waves for surfers, and colorful reefs perfect for snorkeling and diving on the subtropical coastline north of the landhold
Agriculture:
Forest Gardens - grows and harvests groves of olives, figs, citrus, grapes, mulberry, pomegranate, medronheiro, apricots, loquat, quince, carob, almonds, dates, mushrooms, and goats
Indigo Harvest - grows dyers knotweed, japanese indigo, and indigofera for dyes, stains, and pigments
Amber Waves - a farming and ranching cooperative and food brand producing and processing everything from alfafa to zucchini, and chickens to water buffalo
Yosei Ringu {fairy ring} - raises and harvests edible and medicinal mushrooms for wholesale
Seiiki Shizen Hogo-ku {sanctuary nature preserve} - for foraging, hiking, raw camping, photo safaris, home to Haru Taki {springing falls} where the water springs out of the mountain (Clypeus Yama - five hundred meters asl) through a wall of greenery covered stone into Harunokawa {springing river} at multiple small points without any water body above it , it is sixty three meters high and one hundred thirty nine meters wide, the water is very cold and safe to drink (many come to collect water in small containers straight from the falls)
Corporate:
Ai-zome - produces indigo dyed cotton and linen textiles, shibori and tie dyed textiles
Green Matters Natural Dyes - manufactures natural dyes, pigments, colorants, stains, reagents, and mordants, does research and development in their color labs
Sunstar - designs, engineers and manufactures lasers and laser weapons: firearms, support weapons, vehicle weapons, power packs, heat sinks, and amplifiers, has a large R&D division
Dragon Scales - designs, engineers, and manufactures proprietary polymer compound material fire resistant articulated scale, and lamellar armor for military, law enforcement, emergency services, and search and rescue personnel, appointments are available for custom fittings, for an extra fee the armor may be 'painted' with magnetic radar, microwave, electronic, and sensor absorbing material, also manufactures vehicle armor
Saisentan {cutting edge} - designs, engineers, and manufactures robots, microrobots, industrial robots, medical robots, exosuits, industrial mechs, agricultural mechs, mining mechs, prosthetics, cybernetics, bionics, parts, has a small technical services division, and does cutting edge robotics research and development
Pioneer Agroscience - has several divisions with both planetary and stellar locations: crop science, experimental farming, seed development, seed library, crop protection, organic chemistry, and makes environmental controls for greenhouses and 'ponics systems
Sunset Beach Resort
Friendly Fresh Grocers - chain
Mighty Helpful Hardware Store - chain
Bubbles - produces and bottles cane syrup sweetened natural flavor carbonated soda pop beverages in glass bottles with a large variety of flavors
Rise - produces ready to drink canned coffee and tea beverages in warming and cold varieties
Zentai {totality} - social media platform
Kihei {cavalry} - designs and constructs military combat vehicles, and military support vehicles, produces parts, produces technical and custom military vehicles (hover, tracked, wheeled, vtol, and amphibious), and does maintenance, upgrades and repair of military vehicles [they send a technician to diagnose the vehicle and write an estimate, contract is signed, then vehicle is shipped to their facility, repaired and shipped back]
Hassha {firing, catapult, shooting} - engineers and manufactures autocannons, munitions, field guns, missile systems, support weapons, targeting and fire control systems
Torikizoku {chicken aristocracy} - famous izakaya chain specializing in making yakitori chicken and is known for setting the price for everything on its menus at three ryu
Beauxvais - crafts and manufactures original art deco, medieval fantasy, and chinoiserie style tapestries, screens, upholstery, and rugs, also makes handwoven carpets, and does tapestry repair and restoration, they also create tapestry replicas
Pagoda Tower - hotel chain with affordable accommodations
Knight Broadband - provides full service communications and broadband services to commercial, industrial, and residential clients in the Annettai Heiya {subtropical plains} region
Knights Chronicle - daily newspaper covering world news with print and digital editions
Castle Medical Center - a primary healthcare facility that provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency/trauma, and home based healthcare services and programs
Knight Service PMC - consisting of three armoured cavalry combat teams with tanks and mechanized infantry, a combat aviation team with special operations infantry, and one detachment of ceremonial horse cavalry, it accepts reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and/or elimination, military security, advance guard, flank screening, rear guard, and economy of force missions with the MRBC and are recognizable with their black stetson hats with spur and yellow rose hatbands
Tatsugame Institute {dragon turtle} - private coeducational boarding/day college preparatory school for grades preschool through twelve with an approximate enrollment of fifteen hundred students, it is considered one of Nejiro's most dynamic and forward thinking schools
Turtle Bay Resort - an all inclusive experiential resort that has hula lessons, chopper tours, snorkeling with sea turtles, pedals through the jungle excursions, equestrian excursions, where you can hit the links, play with ponies, surf with pups, go with a pro - let a local watermen be your host for the day sharing what its truly like living and playing on the north shore, fly to an exclusive landing along the majestic Ko'olau Range {windward, what remains of an extinct volcano} and have a picnic paired with a spectacular view, guided kayak and outrigger canoe tours, night golf, drives and drinks, enjoy our cultural center with stories, song, music and dance, segway tours, swim with sharks, play with dolphins, fishing and cruising charters, whale and sea dragon watching tours, breathtaking beaches, lounge by the pool complex in private cabanas or dash down the waterslides, dive off rock waterfalls, unwind in a spa tub, take scuba lessons, surf lessons, experience our spa packages, golf tours, winery tours, enjoy our guest rooms that optimize health, vitality, relaxation, and wellbeing with the best ocean views on the shore
Functional Ingredients - food processing company that produces vitamins, nutritional supplements, natural flavors, and botanical extracts
Serendipity - a periodical publisher that promotes creative and lateral thinking through popular style art, media, science, and news magazines
The Knights Association Football Club
The Lancers Polo Club
Tourney - a Middle Age Faire and Tournament Park featuring amateur and professional jousts (lance, javelin, spear, sword, darts), mock battles, hippika gymnasia (horse exercises developed by roman legions to improve skills, build morale, and impress dignitaries and conquered peoples), melee, quintain, pas d'armes, sword fights, tent pegging, archery, the alae {complex cavalry manuevers} - full of costumes, drama, symbolism, and exhibitions of Courtly Love. There is also gambling and sport - draughts, chess, dice games, card games, hazard, fox and geese, backgammon, wrestling, bocce, colf {golf}, shinty {field hockey}, stoolball {cricket}, skittles {bowling}, folk-football, real tennis, handball, and badminton. Don't miss the parties, award ceremonies, and parades, or the vendors hawking food, alcohol, and handcrafted wares. Open Thursday through Sunday from April 1 to October 31, and for Yuletide Celebrations in December and January.
Shirokiya {village walk} - originally developed as a themed food hall for the Ridder Industrial Park {knight}, but has become a popular destination for tourists and business travelers, the theme in the image of mozen-machi, a town built adjacent to shrines and temples with the Guardian Spirits Sanctuary at its core, the main operations concept is omotenashi no kokoro - the japanese philosophy of hospitality. From cooking performances to Ennichi {festival days} events, Shirokiya will give a feeling of nostalgia and excitement to people of all ages. The Guardian Spirit Sanctuary is composed of stone sculptures of eight different buddhas and the twelve animal signs of the japanese zodiac to bring luck to everyone; Keiki Corner {baby, child, the little one} has over three hundred Gashapon {hand crank toy capsule lottery like minigame} which features a wide array of capsule toy selections, some exclusive to Shirokiya, many priced at one ryu, it also has toy stores and children's boutiques, a one hundred fifty meter playground, family lounges, two daycare centers, an arcade, family events and candy making demonstrations, a public children's library and reading area, interactive learning stations, a splash fountain, a koi pond where kids can feed the fish, and Artz a free to use facility where kids of all ages may play under the supervision of art teachers with crayons, Lego's, modeling clay, paints, markers, craft supplies, pencils, papers, and canvas; Bunbogo Nihon {stationary japan} sells quality stationary, art supplies, MyDeco custom original notebooks, Sanrio products, and office supplies, there are also traditional ink painting and calligraphy demonstrations and classes; the Shirokiya Stage has events, ;live performances, live music, and entertainment; Yataimura {small street food stall, village peddlers, village food court} has food kiosks serving bento, okazu, onigiri, sushi, soba, udon, yakitori, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, curry, tempura, tacos, korean bbq, pizza, fruit and cream topped pancakes or waffles, filled crepes, a variety of ethnic street foods, ice cream, shaved ice, and sweets, there is also a small collection of fast food chains, and several large dining areas with communal water and sink areas, live cooking performances and lessons, retail kiosks selling a variety of goods, and several pottery and kitchen tool stores; the Biagaden {beer garden} located on the roof under a glass dome with both an open air park, and a bavarian style festzelte {beer tent} has several service counters serving wurst, beers and other draft selections, also wine, sake, and shochu, there are also three bars and several liquor stores, the entrance to the Biagaden is prohibited to those under the legal drinking age enforced by bouncers at all the entrances; The Gourmet Square has eight restaurants and eight specialty bistros featuring steak, burgers, katsu, sukiyaki, nabe, indian cuisine, french cuisine, nigiri/chirashi sushi, yakiniku, italian cuisine, chinese cuisine, and ethnic fusion cuisine, there are also butchers, bakers, fishmongers, confectioners, artisan cheese shops, chocolatiers, farmstands, and food oriented boutiques; Ramen Plaza has the biggest and best gathering of delicious ramen shops on Nejiro; Kissaten Shukaisho {coffee shop hall} has chain and independent coffee shops that also serve sweets, sandwiches, soups, salads, and pasta dishes, there are also tea shops, newsstands, smoke shops, smoking rooms, manga shops, book shops, and quiet nooks with comfy furniture, fountains and greenery to relax in
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With the latest press release from Albany I am foreseeing a road trip in my near future :D :D :rockon:
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my fourth unit will be "Duke" in the Barghest (my unit's CO)
"Duke" will terminate the last comm call, exasperated and with a sigh realizing that the GSF is failing to win the hearts and minds of the people they are trying to defend.
He will send out a communique to the Governor, the GSF Commander, and the GSF executive officer that they reach out to the families in the area of the mission, hopefully coordinate the reconnaissance with their forces and the GSF.
serveral of us have worked with the communities around us, is "duke" relaying this belief of his to kiah?
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serveral of us have worked with the communities around us, is "duke" relaying this belief of his to kiah?
GSF units have helped problems that were local to the base they use. But none have done more to work with the locals.
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“So we have few ways we can go. We can go the way we have, we can seek out the other two groups and see what they have to offer, we can work with those we have made minor in roads of we can …. “
“Yes each choice has its problems.”
“If we do what we have always done then at some time later the one that wins will force us into the fold.”
“If one of the outsiders win they will force changes that we will not want.”
“If we pick the wrong side!”
“Then we will not be around to do anything.”
“At this time none have the upper hand.”
“True none have full support. The one that can get the most support will win out.”
“True, but we have no idea how much support each has from off world.”
“I will offer that we talk with group two. We have made inroads with group three and group four is not going to get far. They just are not that strong.”
“What about group one?”
“After one of you has talked with group two. We need to know what they have in mind first.”
“Well group three does have a lot to offer, but do we want what they offer in the long run?”
“Groups two and three talk well but have not shown true wisdom. Group one is testing the waters. Group four has ideas we would not be able to live with in the long run.”
“True, it looks like we all see that four is out.”
“So we now need to find out more about the others.”
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I need three of you to list your forces for the next mission.
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Slight change in my recon force.
"Dog pound" Badger
"Mutt" Chimera
"Bee" yellow jacket(Unit XO)
"Talia" wolfhound
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Slight change in my recon force.
"Dog pound" Badger
"Cerberus" Chimera
"Bee" yellow jacket(Unit XO)
"Talia" wolfhound
OK
Still need Ironborn and Hand of the Goddess to post what units are on this mission.
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They were posted in the messages on May 6.
"The Hands of the Goddess will bring the following units:
Hussar (Beagle and ECM)
Anubis (Stealth armor with ECM)
Warrior vtol
Cavalry vtol with Infiltrator "Waddle" BA"
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They were posted in the messages on May 6.
"The Hands of the Goddess will bring the following units:
Hussar (Beagle and ECM)
Anubis (Stealth armor with ECM)
Warrior vtol
Cavalry vtol with Infiltrator "Waddle" BA"
Thanks
I wad not in on the PMs
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Loingsigh Koichizoku (lin`say) {having or belonging to a fleet, mariner}
colors: charcoal, dark plum
kamon: branch of plum blossoms in bloom
Delm: Nicola Loingsigh
Spouse: Fujio Matsuda - Loingsigh
Matrona: Aemilia Loingsigh
Founders MP: Ken Loingsigh
Courtesan: Sabrina Beauchane
Spokesperson: Rikiya Yasuoke
Militia: Sreangain {sentinels}
Militia Commander: Marcus Tulio Tanaka
Associate Member Families: Artur, Dalamera, Fiala, Lynch, Map, Marascal, Mealoid, Rossi, Riva, Neri, Kizaki
Territory: [map 20] (650 sq km) landhold in the lowlands of the Western Kiso Mountains on the west coast of Tairiku on Hawks Bay south of the Akazuna Beach coastline and north of the Normaundie Hanto {normandy peninsula}
Agriculture:
Cinque Terres {five lands} - vineyard, winery, and distillery using berries, apricots, plums, grapes, cherries, and roses that also produces dried fruit, table fruit, ornamental flowers, and pickles
Ornua {new gold} - dairy farm cooperative with factories and cattle, sheep, and goats that produces branded dairy products from milk and ice cream to skin care, wool textiles, leather and that also harvests oats and barley
Corporate:
Dalriada Port - home of both seafaring and coastal fishing fleets, shipyards, commercial docks, fish markets, guard gated communities, and marinas
Meishan Freight {plum mountain} - cargo and freight transportation company via ground, water, air, stellar ships, and interstellar vehicles
Branta PMC {black goose} - private security company for corporate, commercial, and residential clients that also does security consulting, intelligence analysis, operational and intelligence support, and offers bodyguards for executives, politicians, and dignitaries, risk analysis, reconnaissance, surveillance, military escorts, security training, cybersecurity, logistic specialists, investigators, technicians, firefighters, and paramedic services
Gweled Intelligence {to see} - open source investigation and analysis firm for corporate and personal clients that does private investigation and security consultations
Umeyama Kobutsu - {plum mountain minerals} - planetary and stellar mining and refining conglomerate that deals in rare earths, carbon, diamonds, copper, zinc, obsidian, aluminum, nickel, gold, lead, iron, mercury
Ishi no Shukaku {stone harvest} - stellar and planetary quarries of dimension stones including granite, alabaster, travertine, and quartz
Centigon Security Group PMC - manufactures armored vehicles, infantry and vehicle armor, apcs, and pursuit vehicles, and also provides secure warehousing, logistics, secure transportation, private security, armed escorts, secure data centers, and cybersecurity
Cammille Bloc - luxury chocolate company
Purple Twilight - digital and print publisher of comic books, graphic novels, manga, and fanzines
Zlinavion - designs, engineers, and manufactures trainer aircraft, military vtols, civilian vtols, bush planes, cargo aircraft, sport and aerobatic aircraft, runs a flight school, does aerial photography and stunt work, has a maintenance and repair shop
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Can't wait for Sunday.
I'm unable to provide minis for my team. Still trying to locate the griffin mini and kobolds I do have, but I may not be able to provide them. The final tally of my group is:
1 Grf-1n piloted by ice queen
1 warrior ac/2 variant (Twister)
1 Maxim BAFC variant (The Peace of Death)
1 squad IS battle armor(Laser)
1 maxim (I) (Hunter's Den)
4 squads of Kobold battle armor(SL/Fl)
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Hey all
Are you playing at Brothers Grim this Sunday?
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that's the plan unless "murphy" shows up
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Ok. Thanks. Hopefully I can stop down and watch. I just painted four mechs in the Jade Falcon clan.
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Hey all
Are you playing at Brothers Grim this Sunday?
Yes we are :thumbsup:
Ok. Thanks. Hopefully I can stop down and watch. I just painted four mechs in the Jade Falcon clan.
You are more then welcome to do so.
Please bring the minis I would love to see them 8)
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And I'll bring the carrying case I mentioned
Yes we are :thumbsup:
You are more then welcome to do so.
Please bring the minis I would love to see them 8)
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Chao Yang swaggered into the 'Mech bay to prepare Boom Box for battle. He had finally gotten his second assignment to be part of the recon unit that would be sent to "welcome" whatever the new forces that had dropped in unannounced on Nejiro. He also heard Asha was going to be sortieing as well along with one of the Pos and an infantry transport.
When he reached his 'Mech, he found the cockpit open, a woman's voice humming a tune. Smirking, he advanced only to find Julia ripping out a chunk of his one-of-a-kind customized sound system.
"HEY!" He yelled. "What the hell do you think you're doing?!"
Julia looked out and saw Chao standing there red-faced and chuckled. "Oh good, you're here."
"What do think you're doing touching my equipment, Goodbrother?" Chao was incredulous. "I'll have you know I built that to very exacting specifications."
Julia rolled her eyes. "Oh, relax, Chao. I haven't damaged your precious noise machine." She revealed the component she'd removed. It was an adapter/transmitter box hooked into Boom Box's radio. "You're set to go on a recon mission to the mountains. Recon, as in, a mission where you're not supposed to attract attention to yourself. So, per the Colonel's orders, I've taken out the adapter you hooked into the radio, so you can't broadcast that blasphemous cacophony you so quaintly refer to as music over everyone's airwaves. Don't worry, Chao, once the Colonel allows it, I'll put it right back. You can still listen your "tunes" if you want, but you'll be the only one that will be able to hear them until this mission is done."
Chao wanted to argue further, but if it was Colonel Greyjoy's orders, he had no choice but to obey. "Fine." He said through gritted teeth. "But you'd better put that back when I get back to base. I still outrank you, after all, Warrant Officer Goodbrother."
"Sure thing, Lieutenant JG Yang." Said Julia, picking up her tools and the adapter to leave.
OOG: Anthony, I will be bringing the Raven (with its ghetto blasters disconnected), the Falcon Hawk, the Lt Gauss armed Po (the new one that came with Chao and Meifeng), and my IS Standard Battle Armor aboard the Bravo Badger to the game Sunday.
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Ogre, will you be joining us for tomorrow's game? I still have two of your vehicles that weren't finished when I gave you back the minis I painted. I can get them back to you tomorrow if you are.
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sadly no
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I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully, you can join us again sooner rather than later.
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not even remotely, trying to resolve "Cool Hand Luke"(ask Anthony) issues concerning my father.
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OK so next mission will be 6/27
Now for a little something from the end of today >:D
“Tear’s Four to Hunter’s Den, Tear’s Four to Hunter’s Den we found the pods. My BA is checking them out.”
“Hunter’s Den to Tear’s Four Roger. Sit-Rep in ten.”
“Roger Den Sit-Rep in ten.”
“Four A to Four, people are not going to like this.”
“What’s the matter”
“These pods are ComStar.”
“What?”
“They are ComStar pods.”
“OK will pass that up the line.”
“Tear’s Four to Hunter’s Den ID on the pods is ComStar.”
“Roger Tear’s Four. Bring back some of the some of the parts so they can be tested.”
“Roger Den. Will have the boys pickup frags.”
“OK boys grab some parts and we are out of here.”
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To: All GSF Commands
Re: Raid on Stark Industries Armor Plant
Commanders
Due to the bandit raid that just took place armor plate will be is shots supply for the next 2 months. Stark Industries assures me that after that they will be able to fill all armor needs for your units. I have spoken to Metal Storm and they will bring in extra supplies but they will not get to us before the end of this month and this will be the only shipment that they can get to us. They will bring in 100 tonnes. This will have to due until Stark is back up and running. Any armor you have is stock is all you will have until the end of the month.
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
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“Nejiro control to all commands we are tracking the EM from the intruder force. They are working their way deeper into the Kiso Mountains. All commands, be advised that units spotted are as follows. Two Marauder class Battlemechs, one Shadow Hawk class Battlemech, one Phoenix Hawk class Battlemech, one Wasp class Battlemech and one Stinger class Battlemech. The following vehicles are with them one heavy LRM carrier, one Po tank, one Regulator tank, one Pegasus tank, one Bandit and Maxim hover transports.”
The Next day. “GSF control to all commands we have lost the EM trail. The intruders have gone dark.”
The militia armor platoon will get Dusty to a safe area for a medical dust off.
The Buffalo transport will arrive at the combat area with its escort and the Cicada will be loader on to it. While the wreckage of the Cicada is loaded different members will be looking over the video the VTOLs shot of the mission of the mission. The members will let out a curse and inform all that the Pegasus, Bandit, Regulator and Maxim all have Fa Shih hanging on them.
“Commander we have movement in the area between Stonehaven and Ceallach.”
“That would be units that dropped the other day. Have our militia go to yellow alert.” Commander Cynbel informs the duty officer. “Inform both the planetary militia and the GSF about this.”
“Yes sir.”
“Also inform all Ichizoku around us of this threat.”
“Commander recon team four has picked up some traces that some heavies have been in the area.”
“Team four’s area is northeast of Ceallach.” Looking at the display. “Great! Get more of the Truen Laoch that way.” Looking over the area maps. “Also have units move so they can block from the northeast to southeast. Inform Whistler that one of our recon units has spotted the traces someone moving northeast of Ceallach.” Checking on just how stretched out the units are. “Get ahold of Tekeda and see what the GSF can do to help us out. And have team four stay on the tracks they found. Just not so close they get themselves shot up.”
“Commander Cynbel I will have a mixed force from Loyalty Forsaken re-routed.” Tekeda informs Commander Cynbel. “The 6th Ghost will also be sending a mixed force as well.”
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“Commander Cybel scout two has spotted an armored platoon moving in a pass northeast of Stonehaven. They report the platoon has an Ontos Tank, Schrek P.P.C. Carrier, LRM Carrier and a Goblin Tank.”
“That is just great! Can Sinclair or Conchobhar spare and units to help Stonehaven?”
“I will ask them but Conchobar has only light armor and the heavier units that Sinclair has they just picked up. Not sure they have trained crews for them.”
“Whatever they can do will be of help.” Looking over the reports from the GSF. “Any word from recon four?”
“Nothing other than they are following the trail they found.”
“When the GSF unit get here have them setup in Ceallach. When the Ghosts arrive have them help with the search for the intruder units.”
“Yes sir.”
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"Wilco"
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“Captain, the sensors to the north and south of us are picking up movement.”
“What have you got?”
“Not sure sir. The sensors are picking up a lot of interference.” The sensor operator looks at the readouts. “Whatever they are they are moving toward us.”
“Get some personal on the ATVs and trikes and let’s see what we have out there.” Captain Bonanno looks at the screens. “Ha ve them form two teams, one ATV and three trikes each. Have one team check the north and the other one check the south. Tell them to go no further than 1000 meters from the base. If these contacts are bad guys they don’t have the fire power to deal with them. Have Sato get that Firestarter ready.”
“Yes sir.”
“Sir the northern team reports they have not found anything and the southern team spotted some ‘Mech tracks but no ‘Mechs.”
“That just might be the Locust that got by us. Have the southern team fall back to base. If it is the Locust that thing can make fast work of them if they get caught it any of the wooded areas around them.” Bonanno looks over the map of the area. “Have Soto and his Firestarter go in to that area.”
“You got it sir.”
“Captain Bonanno to all personal we are on red alert. Repeat. All personal Red Alert!” Artillery rounds can be heard in the back ground. “Get all combat personal to stations. All support personal get to shelter.” Switching over to the Battlemech channel. “Sergeant Sato, get your Firestarter out and see if you can find who is dropping the artillery on us.”
“Hai Sir!” Soto gets his ‘Mech moving.
Switching over to the armored unit’s channel. “Bonanno to Lieutenant Baines get the Schiltrons ready for counter battery fire. When Soto finds these SOBs wipe them off the map.”
“With pleasure sir.”
“Lieutenant you better get some of the techs to man the Saladin just in case someone comes calling.”
“Roger that sir.”
Switching to the infantry channel. “Sergeant Exhume get your people ready we may have come company.”
“Yes sir. I will get techs in to the extra BA and have they guard the support personal in the bunkers.”
“Good idea.”
Switching back to the ‘Mech channel. “Sergeants Sighn and Bobbi get your rides ready to go and get one of the techs in the Centurion the way things look we will need it. Have the other techs get my ride ready to go. I am on my way.”
“”Sato to Bonanno, Sato to Bonanno.”
“Bonanno to Sato, Go.”
‘Sir I found the Arty and they are on the move.”
“Can you track them?”
“I can but they got me by over 200 tons.”
“What do you have?”
“Four Catapults, and they are jumping out as we speak.”
“Roger that, RTB and bring the scout team with you. I don’t want them pulling any of you in to an ambush.”
“Roger RTB with scout team.”
“Baines to Bonanno, sir they got the generators. All base weapons are down.”
“Can the techs get them back on line?”
“Negative sir the generators are scrap metal.”
“Just what we the …. needed.” Switching over to the unit wide channel. “Bonanno to all personal get ready for an attack. Base weapons are down. Everyone keep your eyes open.”
“Sir I have a radar track heading away from the base, it looks to be a V.T.O.L. I picked when it cleared the mountain.” Sergeant Sighn reports.
“Captain Bonanno to GSF command we have just taken an artillery attack. Said attack has destroyed the Camps power generators and we are tracking a V.T.O.L. out bound. We request reinforcements.”
“GSF command to Captain Bonanno the only reinforcements in your area are the units the recon units that were dispatched to find the units that just hot dropped.”
“I will take what I can get. My recon just reported four Catapults in my AO. I also need transport for my support personal.”
“GSF command to Captain Bonanno we will have units from the recon mission head your way. We can only get two of the miner transports out to you at this time to help transport your personal. Your people better shower as it will be tight for them.”
“Sir the northern scout team has not seen any enemy units.”
“What are they waiting on?” Bonanno looks over his sensors. “They should have hit us when the artillery stopped.”
“Don’t know sir. The southern team and Soto are on the way back. They report that the Cats are heading north and not looking back.”
“I guess they did their part and now they’re heading to a dust off point.” Checking that all units are getting ready to move out. “I will take any luck I can get at this time.”
“Tekeda to Tai-i Roads, Tekeda to Tai-i Roads we will need you to keep what forces you have at the Stark site. We do not know what units just attacked Camp Kaki and if more units are in that area. We also do not know what units may still be operating in your area. I understand that with the ComGuard, Hand of the Goddess and Ghost units moving out you have two companies in you force. You will need to send patrols out still.”
“Dr. Musashi, Elisio Tekeda. I am calling you so that you and your people will be ready if some of the new problems head your way. The Nijero militia will have an armored platoon move to your compound to help with its defense.”
“Swanson, get your people loading up the transport vehicles with what we have on base. We don’t need to let this bunch get our supplies.” Looking over the camp. “They dropped that arty on the generators, sensor stations and ‘Mechbay. They must have forces in the area.” Checking out his maps. “I will take most of the heavy units and put us between them and you. Get the personal and what you can of the supplies out of here. Take all the light scout toys with you. They can make sure your route is clear. The Alacorn, Schiltrons and Partisan provide your main escort. Have the techs swap the bravo Schiltron over to the alpha configuration the MRM’s will give better support if someone shows to much interest in you before you can hook up with Tan. Also take the Blizzard IS and GDL scout BA. The support personal in them will not be much help in a standup fight but they will make other people think twice about messing with you. Also make sure that you hookup with the others bringing back the Cicada parts. With you both moving together you will have a much better chance of getting to Haken.”
“OK people move like your life depends on it, because it does!” Swanson looks around the bay. “You guys in the Battle Armor give a hand to the loaders and get as much of that gear on the heavy transports as you can.” Grabbing one of the ground pounders. “Get you platoon and help the support people get the flatbeds Loaded.” Looking around once more. “Come on people MOVE!”
“Sir we are running out of space for all the supplies.”
“I know this son.” Swanson looks at all the crates in the holding area. “We got to make due with we got.”
The sound of screaming turbine engines drown out the noise of the cargo loading.
Running outside to see what is going on Swanson almost gets knocked over by the back blast of the engines. “What the ….”
The engines die down and over the crafts external speakers. “Complements of Sho-sa Joseph. I have room for a hundred and twenty tons of cargo.” The Koi pilot opens the front loading doors and extends the loading ramp. As the ramp hits the ground personal in power loaders exit the craft. Also the two miner transports land and get ready to load the support personal.
“Captain Bonnanno to Lieutenant, Tan Captain Bonnanno to Lieutenant Tan Come in Tan.”
“Tan to Bonanno go.”
“Lieutenant I need you, Lieutenant Ash and the rest of your team to meet up with a convoy that has our support personal and supplies.”
“Roger sir. What is going on?”
“The camp just got hit by some arty. I have the unit on red alert and have the non-combat personal moving out.”
“Sir we can return to base and”
“Negative you would never get here in time. Meet up with the convoy and see that it gets to Camp Haken.” Bonanno sends a coded signal to Tan. “I just sent you the convoy’s route. Get them to the safety of Camp Haken.”
“Sir, Hilo or the Mushashi estate are much closer then Haken.”
“Lieutenant, follow my orders. I don’t want who ever just hit us following you and that convoy in to Hilo or the Maushashi estate.” Bonanno signals his combat units to move out. “We still don’t know how much firepower they have. Your unit will be needed to help cover the convoy.”
“What about you and the camp?”
“They camp is scrap for now. Someone dropped arty on it. They took out the power generators, ‘Mechbay and sensor towers.” Watching the terrain as he and what units he has moving to put a buffer between the convoy and the threat. “Also recon units that are out this way will be here faster.”
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OK people here is your new mission.
Someone is looking to take Camp Kaki. They have taken out the sensor towers, power generators and 'Mechbay.
The artillery unit is moving out from south of the camp.
A large force in moving in from the north.
The Hands of the Goddess will be moving to deal with the force to the north. They will need help giving the time need to get the support personal and supplies they can out of harms way. This convoy will be moving west so it can connect with the Hands forces from Stark's site. They then will be heading to Camp Haken.
The units at Stark Ind. will be held at that site as they still have to keep an eye on that area.
The units that you had on the last mission are the units you will have for this mission. The only extra units are the units from the Hands.
The main force of the Hands will be on the field first. Units from last mission will be entering later.
I will post the order that units will enter later on.
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MacDiarmid Koichizoku (mac~dermot) {free man, royal irish surname}
colors: black, golden
kamon: tribal tortoise
Delm: Paeder MacDiarmid
Courtesan: Belle Otero
Matrona: Lysagh Griffith MacDiarmid
Spokesperson: Malachi Watt - MacDiarmid
Militia: Caomhnoiri {guardians}
Militia Commander: Riordan Sato
Associate Member Families: Griffith, Maddox, Ishiguro, Cadwallader, Banes, Watt
Territory: [map 21] (650 sq km) landhold on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront north of Bridges, plus (150 sq km) property north of the landhold on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront, plus (150 sq km) riverfront property directly across the river from the landhold
Agriculture:
Rainbow Tears - cultured freshwater pearl farm, jewelry design and creation with boutique on landhold and Bridges, small fleet for fresh caught and farmed mussels and shellfish with market stands in Bridges and landhold, makes food grade fertilizer and aggregate
Rogue Ales - farm to table brewery that brews craft and microbrew beer, ale, spirits, cider, and soda, also coopers their own barrels, and owns/operates brewhouses on the landhold and Bridges, distributes worldwide through Aloha Spirits, Total Beverage, and Glazers Stellar Wine & Spirits
Corporate:
Garden Reach Engineering - designs and builds ground, sea, and air drones for search and rescue, law enforcement, military, commercial, experimental, hobby, and media markets, also designs and builds remote operated vehicles for search and rescue, law enforcement, military, and commercial markets
Emerald Bay Marina - on landhold
Azario Esplanade - riverfront gated community on landhold
Pont Laviolette - management company for an elegant arch bridge (2707 m) for road and rail traffic connecting the landhold of MacDiarmid with their property across the Yoshino-gawa a project of Sorenson Builders
Clean Harbors - waste collection services company with contracts in Bridges, the landhold, and other properties on the Yoshino-gawa riverfront, offers marine, residential, and commercial sanitation services, dumpster rentals, universal recycling and processing, water treatment, junk removal, and biomass energy, composting, mulch, and fertilizer sales
Sunseeker River Cruises - offers river cruises across Nejiro from eight to twenty four days, it is one of the most widely recognized brands with more than seventy vessels and is continuously honored with honors and awards from the travel industry
Lucky Star - manufactures high quality performance and professional grade pool and billiards cues, shafts, cases, and accessories, makes custom balanced Wildfire cues with advanced 3D rotational carving with your own personalized artwork paired with a matching case, the company also sponsors tournaments and events
Stardust - designs, engineers, and builds river boats, barges, houseboats, cruise liners, runabouts, ferries, and fishing vessels at standard, luxury, and custom levels, makes parts and does repairs, maintenance, and upgrades
Pink Passion Film Projects - produces and distributes adult films
Trinity Logistics - warehouse, logistics, distribution, and freight transportation across Nejiro
Steelhead - casual freshwater fish and seafood restaurant that features salmon, trout, and bass with locations in Bridges and the landhold
Queen Coho - two star fine dining establishment in Bridges that specializes in seafood and freshwater fish
Strategic Marine - designs, engineers, and constructs river patrol boats and amphibious vehicles for combat, support weapons, naval weapon systems, and electronic and communication suites, also has a shop for maintenance and repair
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"You want me to lead an expeditionary force?" Lorren Botley asked Euron.
"That's right, Lorren. It's time to prove whether or not you're worthy of the rank of Lance Captain." The Colonel replied. "I want you to select and lead a lance of 'Mechs to be sent and hot dropped in to Cealleach City to help the Ichizoku defend themselves against our "countrymen" that just landed in their backyard."
"Countrymen?"
"They're using a lot of Capellan and FWL designs, just like we do, although they've been practically confirmed as Word of Blake due to the Comstar drop pods they used. So, do you have any preferences?"
Lorren thought about it. "My brother, for one. His Wraith is fast and jump-capable, even if it's under-armed."
"OK." Euron nodded. "Who else?"
"Based on who else is available, Cornelius and his Hollander for the heavy firepower. And lastly, Theon. He's been wanting to get into the field for a while now. And since we just sent out Asha, he's looking for his own action."
"All right. I'll sign off on that. Remember, Lorren, this will be your command and your men. Be sure to bring them home."
Lorren saluted. "Understood, sir."
OOG: Euron will contact the Governor to acquire transport for Lorren's lance. As overland is not safe, they'll need to be hot dropped. Let me know if this is going to mess up your plans.
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TO: Sho-sa Kalakaua of the Sixth Ghost
FROM: Kapten Bjornsen, Winter's Dream
RE: Hearts and Minds.
Sho-sa,
I hope this missive finds you well. I would like to ask your input on a plan I would like to put into operation, here at the encampment. With your permission, I would like to start on a three-pronged Plan.
First would be a co-mingling dinner ran every week. What I mean by this is that off base at a restaurant paid for by my command, rotating through the various nearby settlements, our two commands, the local militias and civilians would have a dinner where rank is not in the picture, but clearing the air and getting to know each other is. Each dinner would be attended by one of my executive grade officers, as well as a few guards, armed surreptitiously with "Night-night" Guns. The guards would be there to protect the gathering from outside, as well as internal threats.
Second would be tours of the base, offered through local community organizations as well as NGOs. The tours would max out at 10 people per group. There would be 2 guards and a "Tour guide" from the enlisted ranks. These tours would be restricted to non-sensitive areas of the base, and may feature a meet and greet with one of the mechwarriors from my command. This would help to demystify the base and it's occupants.
Third would be drills involving our two units, local NGOs and the local militias and emergency services of the nearby settlements. These exercises would focus on public safety and disaster aid. Example drills would be earthquake recovery, flood prevention, building collapse, and terrorist activity like a bombing or gas release. These exercises would be held once every 3-4 weeks.
I would of course clear all these ideas with the Governor's legal team, to make sure any accidents or incidents do not reflect poorly on us, or the Governor. Waivers would be provided to everyone involved in the first two parts of this campaign. I am willing to put up the funds to finance this campaign.
Kapten Marius Bjornsen
P.S. If you can think of anything else that can help us win hearts and minds here on Shinrin, please do not hesitate to respond.
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McAllister Koichizoku
colors: red, blue
kamon: Pitts Special
Delm: Rikard McAllister
Matrona: Judi McAllister
Spouse: Charles O'Neill
Founders MP: Caelen McAllister - Ness
Spokesperson: Elijah Knight
Militia: Aces
Militia Commander: Luka McAllister - Wallis
Associate Member Families: Wallis, Urquhart, Starrett, Ramsey, Donald, Somhairle, Domhnall, Sudo, Ness, Serafin, Guaire, MacLagain
Territory: [map 16] (650 sq km) landhold northwest of Quezon near the west coast of Tairiku, plus (1000 sq km) property between Quezon and the landhold
Agriculture:
Citrus Grove - a cooperative of farms growing all varieties of citrus and companion crops including legumes, marigolds, petunias, yarrow, dill, lemon balm, pepper spices, spinach, parsley, tansey, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and apiaries
Corporate:
Cascade Aeroport - privately owned and managed airport between the McAllister landhold and Quezon
Cascade Air Industries - integrated manufacturer of precision machined components, mechanical assemblies, precision sheet metal assemblies, and electronic enclosures - our portfolio includes landing gear, arresting gear, air to air refueling systems, tubes and ducts, aero structures, flight turbine components, ground power turbine components, ground support equipment, electronic cables, harnesses, chassis actuators, complex machined fittings, cylinders, drag beams, drag braces, flight controls, flight safety critical components, and thrust struts; our design services include deep hole drilling, gun drilling, trepanning, and hydraulic testing and assembly
Cascaidigh Aeraspais - designs, engineers, and manufactures combat and military support aircraft, parts, tools, commercial aircraft, vtols, sport aircraft, pleasure aircraft, shuttles, landing craft, and dropshuttles
Free Sky - designs and manufactures parachutes, parasails, skydiving equipment, paragliders, hot air balloons, airships, base jumping equipment, bungee equipment, zip line equipment, parts, maintenance and repair kits, and offers safety and instructional classes and tutorials for all equipment
Skyflash - designs, engineers and manufactures winged jetpacks, energy cells, and power packs
McAllister Air Circus - year round rotating airshows, military airshows, static displays, simulated assaults, parachute and skydiving demos and competitions, dogfights (simulated and competition), balloon shows, barnstorming, races, aerobatic competitions - operates out of the Cascade Aeroport
Danza Nell'Aria {dance upon the air} - designs, engineers, and manufactures aerobatic aircraft, personal jets, experimental aircraft, historic replicas, vtols, sport aircraft, bush planes, offers maintenance and repair services, has a flight school, sponsors races and tournaments
Mosaic - 'everything under the stars' digital retail store offers media, retail, pharmacy, and supermarket merchandise to customers across Nejiro and the stellar system with their own warehouse, logistics, and transportation services
Albatross Satellite - company designs and engineers custom built satellites, and offers satellite communication, infrastructure, and services with our fleet of satellites, uplink facilities, and state of the art fiber networks providing a full range of advanced communication services for enterprise, military, government, media broadcast, and mobility markets across Nejiro and the stellar system
Thunder in the Valley - vintage, antique, and historic airshow run annually at the Cascade Aeroport
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OOG: Euron will contact the Governor to acquire transport for Lorren's lance. As overland is not safe, they'll need to be hot dropped. Let me know if this is going to mess up your plans.
No this works better then I could have asked for :thumbsup:
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Whistler, Nejiro
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Between my XO "Bee" Honeycut, and Senior tech "Launchpad they would be trying to establish a relations ship w/ the Mcallistar aerodynamics company for parts, and replacements for the Vtols in my unit, if possible even for the antiquity.
McAllister Koichizoku
colors: red, blue
kamon: Pitts Special
Delm: Rikard McAllister
Matrona: Judi McAllister
Spouse: Charles O'Neill
Founders MP: Caelen McAllister - Ness
Spokesperson: Elijah Knight
Militia: Aces
Militia Commander: Luka McAllister - Wallis
Associate Member Families: Wallis, Urquhart, Starrett, Ramsey, Donald, Somhairle, Domhnall, Sudo, Ness, Serafin, Guaire, MacLagain
Territory: [map 16] (650 sq km) landhold northwest of Quezon near the west coast of Tairiku, plus (1000 sq km) property between Quezon and the landhold
Agriculture:
Citrus Grove - a cooperative of farms growing all varieties of citrus and companion crops including legumes, marigolds, petunias, yarrow, dill, lemon balm, pepper spices, spinach, parsley, tansey, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and apiaries
Corporate:
Cascade Aeroport - privately owned and managed airport between the McAllister landhold and Quezon
Cascade Air Industries - integrated manufacturer of precision machined components, mechanical assemblies, precision sheet metal assemblies, and electronic enclosures - our portfolio includes landing gear, arresting gear, air to air refueling systems, tubes and ducts, aero structures, flight turbine components, ground power turbine components, ground support equipment, electronic cables, harnesses, chassis actuators, complex machined fittings, cylinders, drag beams, drag braces, flight controls, flight safety critical components, and thrust struts; our design services include deep hole drilling, gun drilling, trepanning, and hydraulic testing and assembly
Cascaidigh Aeraspais - designs, engineers, and manufactures combat and military support aircraft, commercial aircraft, vtols, sport aircraft, pleasure aircraft, shuttles, landing craft, and dropshuttles
Free Sky - designs and manufactures parachutes, parasails, skydiving equipment, paragliders, hot air balloons, airships, base jumping equipment, bungee equipment, zip line equipment, parts, maintenance and repair kits, and offers safety and instructional classes and tutorials for all equipment
Skyflash - designs, engineers and manufactures winged jetpacks, energy cells, and power packs
McAllister Air Circus - airshows, military airshows, static displays, simulated assaults, parachute and skydiving demos and competitions, dogfights (simulated and competition), balloon shows, barnstorming, races, aerobatic competitions - operates out of the Cascade Aeroport
Danza Nell'Aria {dance upon the air} - designs, engineers, and manufactures aerobatic aircraft, personal jets, experimental aircraft, historic replicas, vtols, sport aircraft, bush planes, offers maintenance and repair services, has a flight school, sponsors races and tournaments
Mosaic - 'everything under the stars' digital retail store offers media, retail, pharmacy, and supermarket merchandise to customers across Nejiro and the stellar system with their own warehouse, logistics, and transportation services
Albatross Satellite - company designs and engineers custom built satellites, and offers satellite communication, infrastructure, and services with our fleet of satellites, uplink facilities, and state of the art fiber networks providing a full range of advanced communication services for enterprise, military, government, media broadcast, and mobility markets across Nejiro and the stellar system
Thunder in the Valley - vintage, antique, and historic airshow run annually at the Cascade Aeroport
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Beacon Advanced Industries
Night-Night Gun
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No this works better then I could have asked for :thumbsup:
In that case, Euron will contact the Cealleach Ichizoku to tell them that they'll be getting a lance of 'Mechs to back them up however they need until we can blunt the WoB buzzsaw that's headed for their territory.
BTW, I know I just weakened the force protecting Camp Haken, but we have camp-mates to help pick up the slack.
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OK people here is your new mission.
Someone is looking to take Camp Kaki. They have taken out the sensor towers, power generators and 'Mechbay.
The artillery unit is moving out from south of the camp.
A large force in moving in from the north.
The Hands of the Goddess will be moving to deal with the force to the north. They will need help giving the time need to get the support personal and supplies they can out of harms way. This convoy will be moving west so it can connect with the Hands forces from Stark's site. They then will be heading to Camp Haken.
The units at Stark Ind. will be held at that site as they still have to keep an eye on that area.
The units that you had on the last mission are the units you will have for this mission. The only extra units are the units from the Hands.
The main force of the Hands will be on the field first. Units from last mission will be entering later.
I will post the order that units will enter later on.
I know we are supposed to plan via private mail system says my limit has been reached!!! Grr
Kiah tells her people to get on the horn to see if we can get recovery pick up for the scrambling units to aide in evac and pick up slower units and general order to all commanders to be on lookout for altilery
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It's a shame you DIDN'T contact me, we could have coordinated a better cohesive QRF, so now I have to cover my base AND yours with a force a 3rd your units size. Absolutely stupid. "Duke" is absolutely livid with a cold Tharkad RAGE.
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In that case, Euron will contact the Cealleach Ichizoku to tell them that they'll be getting a lance of 'Mechs to back them up however they need until we can blunt the WoB buzzsaw that's headed for their territory.
BTW, I know I just weakened the force protecting Camp Haken, but we have camp-mates to help pick up the slack.
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It's a shame you DIDN'T contact me, we could have coordinated a better cohesive QRF, so now I have to cover my base AND yours with a force a 3rd your units size. Absolutely stupid. "Duke" is absolutely livid with a cold Tharkad RAGE.
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In that case, Euron will contact the Cealleach Ichizoku to tell them that they'll be getting a lance of 'Mechs to back them up however they need until we can blunt the WoB buzzsaw that's headed for their territory.
BTW, I know I just weakened the force protecting Camp Haken, but we have camp-mates to help pick up the slack.
Well, nobody's left yet. Before Lorren leaves, Euron will ask "Duke" if he can cover regular patrols around Haken while the lance is gone. If you can't or refuse, the Colonel may have to scrap the entire idea. Besides, your base and my base are one and the same as far as I know. Sorry about that.
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Well, nobody's left yet. Before Lorren leaves, Euron will ask "Duke" if he can cover regular patrols around Haken while the lance is gone. If you can't or refuse, the Colonel may have to scrap the entire idea. Besides, your base and my base are one and the same as far as I know. Sorry about that.
No by all means send that force out.
It's more a matter of:
#1 You assumed, w/o even communicating with LoF that we would.
#2 You assumed that the newest, "Greenest", and "SMALLEST" unit of the GSF could patrol our joint sectors as well as the Hilo vicinty.
#3 Did you even think about approaching "Duke" with the idea of mixed QRF (yours and mine) to respond? 70% of my force on my side of the base are either too slow or not worth deploying in mountainous regions, but there is still the other 30% which can still function adequately.
OOPS!
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No by all means send that force out.
It's more a matter of:
#1 You assumed, w/o even communicating with LoF that we would.
#2 You assumed that the newest, "Greenest", and "SMALLEST" unit of the GSF could patrol our joint sectors as well as the Hilo vicinty.
#3 Did you even think about approaching "Duke" with the idea of mixed QRF (yours and mine) to respond? 70% of my force on my side of the base are either too slow or not worth deploying in mountainous regions, but there is still the other 30% which can still function adequately.
OOPS!
To respond to your points:
1. Yes, I f*cked up. I should have asked first. I apologize.
2. I still have plenty of other units at the base that the LoF wouldn't have to cover too many patrols (maybe just one or two).
3. I'm still not certain how pro-active "Duke" wants to be given that his force is still small (now that you've reminded me :scratches head in embarrassment:) and you may need that specific 30% of your guys for other missions. However, you did give me an idea for an alternative QRF. Thank you, sir.
To whit:
Devondra: Euron will send Kiah a message indicating his intention to send an expeditionary force consisting of a lance of Ironborn 'Mechs (the Wolverine, Wraith, Hollander, and Grand Dragon) into Cealleach territory to protect the Ichizoku from the WoBs. He will also invite her to send a similar force to join them. Also, as Kiah is in overall command, if she thinks this is a bad idea, Euron will reconsider sending anyone.
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Mahelona Koichizoku
colors: ocean blue, black
kamon: the points of the holopuni constellation {to sail or travel around}
Delm: Hanohano Mahelona
Matrona: Noelani Kelii Mahelona
Founders MP: Lilo Wikoli Mahelona
Spokesperson: Kaiko Malu Mahelona
Militia: Umi Heitai {sea soldiers, marines}
Militia Commander: Rangi Nalani Mahelona
Associate Member Families: Wikoli, Pika, Ona, Utsumi, Nalani, Alamea, Iolana, Malu, Lapita
Territory: [map d] (650 sq km) landhold on the island of Hoku'ula {red star, located under where the red star sets} east of the Kasai Isles, plus the rest of the island (1054 sq km), and private and commercial dockyards in Leyte, Port, Fune, and Majuro
The majority of the Ichizoku are ship people that spend their time at sea exploring the oceans, traveling to various ports as sailors, scientists, teachers, doctors, crafters, artisans, technicians, and engineers that carry news, cargo, medicine, even passengers. The Ichizoku members are skilled in many varied fields and their expertise is valued and their people are respected, many times they act as arbiters, and as support to the NPO Sea Patrol and the Nejiro Fire Brigade at Sea.
Agriculture:
at sea they utilize fishing, aquaculture, foraging, and hydroponics and they are skilled craftsmen (e.g. using sea grass fibers for weaving and yarn crafts, and wood carving for art and utility)
people occupying the landhold, the Gingerhills cooperative, farm bamboo, hemp, cannabis, koa trees, sweet potatoes, taro, sea grass and kelp, fruit and vegetables, spices and herbs, poultry, pigs, coffee, sugarcane, and sandalwood, they also have coastal and ocean fishing fleets
Corporate:
Nekton Enterprises - an umbrella corporation encompassing many businesses including a naval shipyard on the landhold, commercial shipyards, a marine salvage company, a marine exploration and science company, shipboard hospitals, a cargo fleet, owns and operates marinas and marine road stations across the oceans of Nejiro, fishing fleets, a dive equipment company that does sales and rentals, also maintenance and repair, a company that manufactures dive equipment, pleasure cruising companies with sailing yachts and cruise ships, sea charter fleet, a company that crafts takeami {bamboo weaving style}, the Nekton Foundation is a charitable company that funds education and research grants associated with the ocean, that also sponsors aquariums and other entities and programs that educate about the ocean, Nekton College is partnered with the Quezon Institute of Science with programs for oceanography and marine sciences education and studies, the Nekton Journal publishes marine science studies and articles for academia and popular venues, owns and operates mines, manufacture submarines and underwater vessels for commerce and combat, has hydroponic, aquaponic, and aquafarm facilities
Holopuni News Network - digital news outlet covering Nejiro's oceans and islands
Seaspan Marine - a firm that has divisions that does marine engineering and marine construction, has a military shipyard, a commercial and pleasure craft shipyard, does transportation, shipping, towing and salvage, distributes marine fuel supplies, constructs floating docks, drydocks, and piers
Lapita - crafts traditional polynesian outriggers, catamaran, waka katea (double canoes), makes pottery, teaches and records oral histories, folklore, karakia {prayer}, aruruwow {memory aides}, teaches traditional polynesian blue water navigation, seamanship, and exploration methods including - star compasses, observation of clouds, waves, winds, bird and fauna migration, and bioluminescent patterns for orienteering
Kai Ho'aika'i {ocean explorer} - ocean research vessel fleet
Moana Loa'a {ocean searcher}, ocean resource seeker fleet, and ocean search and rescue fleet
Halau Hula Aloha - a halau is a school (a branch from which many leaves grow), hula is a storytelling dance originating on the Hawaiian Islands, Terra which has evolved several different styles - 'auana {to wander or drift} is influenced by western and other cultures, kahiko is ancient hula performed with traditional costumes and instruments, monarchy is hula choreographed and composed in the nineteenth century [oli is a chant, mele is a song or prayer, noho is a sitting dance, luna is a standing dance, kumu is the source of knowledge a teacher, kuleana is responsibility, alaka'i is a leader, kokua is a helper, 'olapa is a dancer, haumana is a student] the halau has about fifteen thousand students through the main school on the landhold and satellite schools across the oceans of Nejiro developed by former alaka'i of the founding kumu Haunani Hokulani Iolana
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What's the date of the next mission, OOC?
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What's the date of the next mission, OOC?
June 27th if I remember correctly.
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correct, it was posted on the evening of the last game.
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Thanks. I may not be able to make it. I can find out more accurately in about a week and a half.
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What's the date of the next mission, OOC?
6/27
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Just Luxe
City Guide
Nicoelle Monaco
When Yousai politicians, socialites, and high profile community leaders get together in ornate gowns, and perfectly tailored suits with cocktails in hand, significant changes are sure to follow. Each year the city holds some of the best galas, balls, and events that bring a community of world changers together to fundraise in lavish ways. While the main goal is to boost funds, no expense is spared at these functions. The list of prominent fundraising events is extensive and attending one of these illustrious galas is held in high esteem. Those in the know realize it's not if you'll attend but rather which you'll attend. Here's a look inside some of Yousai's most prestigious balls and galas whose efforts continue to raise millions for charities and causes each year.
CharityWorks' black tie event in the spring, the Dream Ball, is held at The National Building Museum and helps to create changes in the community to break the cycle of poverty by uniting corporate leaders, donors, and volunteers. CharityWorks is a major philanthropic organization, in Yousai and other Nejiroan and Izar Cluster metropolitan areas, distributing millions in high impact grants. Each year the organization partners with two non-profits - one military and one non military. Last year CharityWorks transformed the building into an 'Absinthe Dream' with decor by Hargrove. Guests enjoyed a four course dinner in the midst of green decorations and lighting, and Free Spirit performed to over seven hundred guests during the evening. Sponsorships begin at fifteen hundred ryu for this years 'Smoke & Mirrors: The Art of Illusion' event on June 26 benefitting Blue Star Families and Hope for the Warriors.
Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Yousai's premiere fundraising event Fight Night created by Fight for Children brings together over two thousand prominent social, corporate, sports, and media figures together for food, drinks, and professional mixed martial arts bouts. The night raises funds for the organization that funds over seventy million ryu annually on pediatric disease research, trauma care, education, and patient services. Tickets for the 3068 June 14 event begin at one thousand ryu and sponsorships begin at thirty five thousand ryu. Attendees will have the opportunity to partake of a cocktail hour, a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and watch fighting legends duke it out in the ring.
The Yousai Ballet Annual Spring Gala is a great choice for those who enjoy the arts. Each year the ballet raises funds through an extravagant production filled with whimsical themes and an impressive list of dancers. Single purchase tickets begin at twelve hundred ryu and continue to fifty thousand ryu for a Grand Benefactor sponsorship. This years spring event, Feathers, will be held the last Saturday of June at The Reach Performing Arts Center featuring tableaux from The Firebird, Sylphs, The Nightingale, and Wild Swans. Proceeds will benefit the Yousai Ballet Community Engagement programs. Champagne flutes will be passed out as guests arrive and wistful ballerinas will dance among the crowds.
The United Service Organization is a nonprofit charitable foundation that provides entertainment, recreation services, social facilities, care packages, and other morale boosting efforts in service to the uniformed personnel of Nejiro. Recognizing honorees from the uniformed and armed services for their extraordinary bravery, loyalty, and heroism, as well as special volunteers, the annual USO Gala pays tribute to our men and women in uniform. In attendance each year are Yousai dignitaries, Members of Parliament, military leadership, public health, and safety leadership, members of the USO Board of Governors, USO corporate sponsors, and the media. Individual tickets for the June 10 event begin at one thousand ryu, and sponsorship packages start at fifteen thousand ryu. The 3068 black tie or military equivalent gala will be held at the Walter Harriman Convention Center and will boast performances by Akai Plutonium, Sazan, and Wildwood Roses, with actress/comedienne Yuko Matsuoka as emcee for the evening.
Attended by diplomats, military leaders, scholars, civic leaders, cultural and religious leaders, Members of Parliament, Ichizoku hierarchy, and the interstellar business community, the Shigosen Zaiden Ball {meridian foundation} is considered one of Yousai's most distinguished events. Held at Shigosen Hausu {meridian house}, in the Taishiken Byoto {embassy wards}, the black tie or military attire affair brings together public and private sector leaders to celebrate the Shigosen Zaiden ongoing efforts to prepare leaders for a complex future through the exchange of ideas, people, and culture. Shigosen Zaiden is a nonprofit, nonpartisan diplomacy center that connects leaders through culture and collaboration to drive solutions for global and universal changes. Shigosen Zaiden works with governments, the private sector, and the diplomatic community to develop and exchange training, culture, and convening programs to help leaders better address challenges and opportunities. This years event takes place June 24. Individual tickets may be purchased for one thousand five hundred ryu and sponsorships start at five thousand ryu with the proceeds supporting Shigosen Zaiden leadership exchanges, cultural activities, conferences, and seminars. Yousai's most elite and powerful are in attendance, each enjoying the evenings festivities and mingling with VIPs.
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Various Individuals From LoF(Loyalty Forsaken) would like to acquire tickets to these charitable gatherings and if even possible to donate their time and/or services to these organizations.
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Various Individuals From LoF(Loyalty Forsaken) would like to acquire tickets to these charitable gatherings and if even possible to donate their time and/or services to these organizations.
Sounds good.
Just need to know who is going to help out.
What work they are doing.
So I have an idea of what personal may or may no be available for missions.
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Malik Koichizoku
colors: blue, orange
kamon: three falcon feathers
Delm: Safar el - Malik
Spouse: Sherine Nadezhda el - Malik
Spouse: Yasmin Minami el - Malik
Spouse: Eva Watt el - Malik
Spouse: Alya Himura el - Malik
Matrona: Zuhra Malik
Consort: Dmitri Verenich Malik
Courtesan: Borys Alagna
Founders MP: Nahla el - Zafar - Malik
Spokesperson: Philipa Soo
Militia: Muhajimun Alshabh {ghost strikers}
Militia Commander: Zain el - Jalair - Malik
Associate Member Families: Jalair, Burakgazi, Kartal, Upash, Tilki, Uzun, Karga, Bardak, Zafar
Territory: [map 11] (650 sq km) landhold in the northern foothills of the Eastern Kiso Mountains in the Eastern Desert (several thousand kilometers west of Hilo), plus (2600 sq km) property surrounding the landhold, and numerous industrial, commercial, and residential properties on planet and the stellar system
Agriculture:
the ichizoku husbands several varieties of goats, sheep, fruit and nut orchards, apiaries, ornamental and aromatic flowers and seasonally harvests wheat, barley, lentils, tomatoes, onion, okra, squash, cucumber, pumpkin, melons, chard, thyme, sage, chamomile, fennel, mint, hibiscus, cardamon, tea
Huk Al-Akh Mews {hawk brother} - falconry, breeding and training of falcons, hawks, owls, and eagles
Swift Elegance - breeding, training and boarding of the five foundation families of Arabian horses for furusiyya {horsemanship and martial exercise}, sport, hunt and trail, and pleasure
Corporate: Badawai Group {desert dweller} - the umbrella under which the economic and financial partnership of the Malik and Rizvi Ichizoku operates
Sunduq Alkunaz {treasure box} - planetary and stellar mining, mineral extraction, and refineries (making chemicals and plastics), especially petroleum, quartz, garnet, turquoise, obsidian, salts, pink halite, wulfenite, opal, iron, cobalt, aluminium, feldspar, limestone, basalt, silica, gold (produces 415,000 ounces per annum), silver, zinc, copper, iron, lead, carbon, ochre, clays
Taqa Mutajadida {renewable energy} - energy utility with solar and wind power plants that also manufactures generators, power packs, and energy storage components and containers
Malik Alnaar {fire king} - designs, crafts, and manufactures Lusterware: cookware, bakeware, glassware, and tableware, the factory in Madina offers tours and a wholesale outlet
Al Khamsa {the five, signifies purity of bloodline} - breeding, training, and boarding of foundation and ancestral element purebred Arabian horses for sport
Ruwaya {to quench a thirst, storytelling} - a fine jewelry line that speaks to the rich heritage of Arabic lore, scripts, and geometric motifs
Badawi Stadium - a large oval with a retractable hybrid turf field, designed to look like several desert tents erected together especially the retractable roof that may shade up to ninety three percent of the stadium, the retractable thirty thousand seat smart, efficient, versatile, multipurpose sports complex most notably hosts football matches and equine sports (polo, racing), but during the off season it also hosts concerts, conventions, theater in the round, rodeo events, MMA tournaments, cricket, tennis, basketball, e-sports, and athletic matches; it is side home to the Suqur Association Football Club {falcons}, the complex also has a five story tall video halo board, several falcon sculptures, a life size sculpture of The Five just before the call, a six thousand square meter front porch plaza featuring live entertainment, food, and beverages before, during and after matches all with fantastic views of the field from five thousand square meters of video screens, a virtual pass and catch experiences with three cone running drills against pro players of distinction in the upper club level (open to all ages), more than one hundred wifi access points with a mobile app that enables in-seat delivery of food, beverages and merchandise with a wayfinder feature that helps navigate points of interest, outdoor pitches, weightlifting rooms, volleyball courts, running tracks, swimming pools, training halls, practice fields, and a sports medicine clinic
Lapin Grille {broiled rabbit} - fine dining establishment in the french style located in Madina in the Aljanib Almushriq Mahata {sunny side station} (a Neo Moorish delight a fantastical agglomeration of minarets, dome capped pavilions, and articulated archways, the magnificent white and cream anglo-asian station is worth a stop)
Almaeiz Alsaghir {little goat} - manufactures goat milk based dairy products, plus skin care, hygiene, cosmetics, and cleansers
Badawi Bazaar - for thirty one days during the dry season (most often in November) the nomadic and town families of the Rizvi and Malik Ichizoku gather in a tent city outside of Madina (a town sharing the border of both Ichizoku) for trade, cultural events, reunions, matchmaking, and sport with many of the open air markets open to the general public and tourists during the weekends, the site is also the start and end point of both the Shahzada Endurance Test (a five day cross country horse race of 400 km), and the Muhit Min Alnaar {ocean of fire} (a 1000 km cross country survival race conducted on horseback, a true test of a horses strength, stamina, resourcefulness, resilience, and courage the finishers exhibit superbly healthy constitutions, incredible power, staunch spirit, strong legs, and sure steps and command incredibly high breeding values), both take place during the Bazaar
Almarai {the pasture} - food and beverage processing plants, manufactures and distributes dairy products, juices, baby food and formula, poultry products, baked goods, jam and preserves, dried fruit and nuts, meat products, canned coffee and tea, candies
Badawi Trust - AUM 6.8 billion Ryu
Minimus - manufactures and distributes individually packaged items including travel size toiletries, individual personal care items, individual household products, individual food servings, individual condiments, premade food kits, premade craft kits, individual sized specialty food items, baby care kits, family and outdoor first aid kits, military care packages sold through their wholesale and retail digital stores
Caracal - manufactures ballistic firearms and scimitars, munitions and accessories
Almaza Brewery {diamond} - brews ancient beers, lagers, ales, barley wine, pilsner and craft beers
Anabasis PMC {the ten thousand, military advance} - made of several brigade combat teams the unit mostly accepts off world interstellar contracts as a member in good standing of the MRBC, preliminary training and education takes place on the landhold and through MAWs
Mughamarat Al'iidraj Aldhdhatii {self insertion adventures, choose your own adventure} - designs, publishes, and manufactures virtual reality gear and games from first person shooters to mmorpg's and mmorts's
Nsajun Alsahra {desert weavers} - crafts and manufactures rugs, blankets, tents, scarves, desert apparel, and accessories from sheep and goat fibers especially mohair and cashmere
Southeastern Mutual - (125 billion Ryu AUM) firm that does financial planning, financial advice and consulting, investments, insurance, business advice and consulting, and wealth management
Southeastern University - the beautiful 97 ha campus is located in Evansville, a suburb of Hilo, and includes housing, recreation, libraries, museums, theaters, temples, shrines, radio and television stations, and media studios, the school uses its eleven billion ryu endowment, managed by a board of trustees, to fund the co-ed undergraduate to PhD programs for as many as twenty thousand students studying at the liberal arts college, the science and technology college, the arts college, vocational schools, and sports and athletics programs, the school has very high research activity and is home to the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research which supports fifteen hundred research laboratories and has co-op programs with prominent corporations across Nejiro, the alma mater will celebrate its centenary in 3070
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Just to let you all know, I just found out I didn't get my time off request in on time. I most likely(90% chance) can't make it. Sorry.
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Just to let you all know, I just found out I didn't get my time off request in on time. I most likely(90% chance) can't make it. Sorry.
Will hope for the best :thumbsup:
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Masachika Koichizoku
colors: green, lavender
kamon: dragonfly in flight
Delm: Kamil Masachika
Courtesan: Kae Sacco
Concubine: Noemie Hirano
Matrona: Bethany Masachika
Courtesan: Beck Yeoung-Su
Concubine: Katya Eason
Founder MP: Kanon Wada Masachika
Courtesan: Arild Sugawara
Spokesperson: Kaiti Ryuzoji Masachika
Militia: Rokkan Security {sixth sense, keen intuition}
Militia Commander: Vin Ryuzoji Masachika
Associate Member Families: Yanagisawa, Devin, Wada, Molchalin, Tosuka, Morozov, Sanada, Baharin, Zorkin, Ryuzoji
Territory: [map 29] (650 sq km) landhold northwest of Yousai, plus (100 sq km) nature reserve south of the landhold
Agriculture:
the ichizoku harvests rice, tea, soybeans, peanuts, yuzu, pumpkins, amaranth, beans, peas, and cypress
Corporate:
Stranding Stone Lake Park - so named for the boulders left as evidence of an ancient glaciers passage, the lake is thirty five kilometers long and nineteen kilometers wide with an average depth of three hundred meters and a max depth of five hundred meters, the lake is known for the clarity of its waters and the panorama of the surrounding landscape, the one hundred square kilometer nature reserve south of the landhold with amenities including the lake which has three hundred and thirty seven kilometers of beaches and shoreline, good fishing, botanical gardens, parklands, festivals, campgrounds, ryokan, onsen, hiking trails, boating, a marina, birding, bike trails, horse trails, swimming pools, a water park, a professional golf course and clubhouse, picnic areas, pavilions, meeting rooms, event venues, (including Kea Shirt {rock castle} a European gothic fantasy with halls, salons, gardens, and lawns that run to the lake shore from the forest hilltop of the castle, it is available for weddings and other events), rock climbing, a summer camp, year round youth programs, organized athletic and sports programs and events, gated communities around the borders of the park, and a rail station
Sawara - a historic village education center; a working transport hub for rice and other agriculture shipments into Yousai. The historic center lies along a stroll worthy canal, lined by faithfully reproduced Edo period traditional residences, merchant shops, warehouses, tea houses, restaurants, distilleries and breweries, sento {public bath houses}, temples, shrines, and ryokan. Public and private tours of the town are available through the Edo Jidai Museum {edo period}, located on the outskirts of Sawara along with the rail station. Sightseeing cruises, of the town and canal, are offered by several flat bottom boat tour companies. The town is also well known for the Sawara Matsuri, a night festival lit by lanterns, where elaborate floats ridden by giant dolls crafted in the likenesses of mythological warriors and folk tales parades along the streets and canal accompanied by musicians and dancers performing over forty melodic festival chants and dances at the approach of autumn, usually in October. A few of the floats may be seen year round at the Edo Jidai Museum.
Vorquism Rao - a meditative branch of a lost martial art, to help one gain a sense of one's self and the world around them, it consists of eleven different katas of more than sixty four slow and methodical forms, the schools (located on the landhold, Yousai, Bridges, Hilo, Rainbow, Port, Majuro, Samar, Quezon, Leyte and several schools and universities) also teach yoga, tai chi, meditative dance, qiqong, and zen walking
Rokkan Security - while tasked with the security of the ichizoku and all of its resources the company also accepts contracts for security patrols, armed security and patrols, monitoring, peace officers, escorts, and guard services for communities, industrial parks, convoys, schools, corporations, public buildings, and event venues
Rokkan Detective Agency - private firm that does investigations, intelligence gathering and analysis, background checks, physical security and monitoring, and bodyguard services for private, corporate, and government clients
Vipertek - designs and manufactures non-lethal weapons, tasers, stun weapons, mace, pepper gel, air pistols with steel bb's, sonic weapons, tactical pens, personal safety alarms, high lumen flashlights, tranq weapons, known for the Yusha {hero}, a heavy duty dual shot barrel that is compact, easy to conceal, carry, and store with a class two laser sight and high lumen stun light, it fires your choice of projectile - pepper based ball projectiles that release a cloud of microscopic pepper irritants on contact, or pepper gel spray that has a narrow cone of effect, it is powered by rechargeable power packs and nitrogen canisters with two shots per interchangeable cartridge, there is an optional sonic attachment with crackling, snapping sounds to frighten away wildlife
Dragonfly VTOL - designs, engineers, and manufactures military support and combat vtols, commercial vtols, commercial fixed wing aircraft, and drones for commercial, law enforcement, and military markets
Nomad - designs and builds recreational vehicles, mobile homes, trailer homes, tour buses, coaches (rail and ground), survival vehicles, tiny homes, off road vehicles, motorcycles, tow packages, and trailers
Yuzukami Sake
August Moon Shochu
Orion Beer
Sangaria Chuhai - brews, bottles, and distributes 'shochu highballs' made from shochu {burned liquor, a 25% ABV distilled beverage made from rice, barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or brown sugar with a nutty or earthy flavor} and flavored seltzer water packaged in cans (or served as a cocktail of shochu topped with fruit juice at izakayas)
Byways - designs, engineers, and constructs, owns and/or services scenic overlooks, waysides, road stations, and service plazas on recreational highways and roadways
Bookland - brick and mortar worldwide chain of bookstores with cafes, gifts, stationery, and subscription services
Rasen {spiral} - telecomm company that offers secure multi-channel, multi-level encrypted communication systems and networks to military, government, and law enforcement clients, that also designs, engineers, and manufactures countermeasure systems, targeting and recognition systems, and navigation systems to law enforcement, military, and government clients
Airashi Bento-bako {adorable lunchbox} - designs and manufactures kawaii {cute}, and pop culture themed bento boxes, furoshiki {wrapping cloths}, lunch and kitchen accessories, kitchen tools, and tableware
Bento Monogatari Cafe {lunchbox story} - themed maid cafes (located on the landhold, Yousai, Hilo, Bridges, and Leyte) serving elaborately arranged and decorated theme and character bento meals, the meals are also available from a subscription service, and at specialty shops
Zakhvat Vikhyra {vortex capture} - designs, engineers, and manufactures wind turbines, vertical access wind turbines, gravity base wind turbines, and parts, provides technical services, and does research and development
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sorry all that i have been mia for a while i have had a large project at work and i have been very busy working on it till late every night checking messages now
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“So we have few ways we can go. We can go the way we have, we can seek out the other two groups and see what they have to offer, we can work with those we have made minor in roads of we can …. “
“Yes each choice has its problems.”
“If we do what we have always done then at some time later the one that wins will force us into the fold.”
“If one of the outsiders win they will force changes that we will not want.”
“If we pick the wrong side!”
“Then we will not be around to do anything.”
“At this time none have the upper hand.”
“True none have full support. The one that can get the most support will win out.”
“True, but we have no idea how much support each has from off world.”
“I will offer that we talk with group two. We have made inroads with group three and group four is not going to get far. They just are not that strong.”
“What about group one?”
“After one of you has talked with group two. We need to know what they have in mind first.”
“Well group three does have a lot to offer, but do we want what they offer in the long run?”
“Groups two and three talk well but have not shown true wisdom. Group one is testing the waters. Group four has ideas we would not be able to live with in the long run.”
“True, it looks like we all see that four is out.”
“So we now need to find out more about the others.”
wow this is very obtuse fun to read but anyone know who they are talking about? i know wob, black dragons, us , govenor but who is one, who is two etc lol
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I won't be there next Sunday, I apologize. I'll go over the list of events and deduct Grandmother's sponsorship for them...
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I won't be there next Sunday, I apologize. I'll go over the list of events and deduct Grandmother's sponsorship for them...
OK sorry that you can not make it.
just let me know what events and if the Warriors are attending any also.
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Will do. In view of everything that's started happening on planet, the Musashi representation will be markedly less than normal, but Grandmother will still be sponsoring. I will have to think about Bully, though. Jasmine would be quite pushy about his need to be out there...
(Why oh why is Bully getting pushed around by a 13-year old? Oh, yeah, because she's better at this Kurita stuff than he is...)
OK sorry that you can not make it.
just let me know what events and if the Warriors are attending any also.
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Maximovna Koichizoku
colors: brown, blue
kamon: native wildflowers and tall grass
Delm: Raisa Maximovna
Matrona: Nina Mozer-Maximovna
Spouse: Jordan Mozer
Founder MP: Tamara Sobol Maximovna
Spokesperson: Berngards Kuznets Maximovna
Militia: Maks Kray {max edge}
Militia Commander: Vitomir Zubarev
Associate Member Families: Kuznets, Medved, Itou, Vinogradov, Sobol, Yi, Pak, Yoo, Mae, Ji-woo, Xu, Zhen, Han, Fang, Nikitin, Belyaeva, Korsak
Territory: [map 19] (650 sq km) landhold on the easternmost coast of Acri Bando {sharp peninsula} on the continent of Caoyuen {wild grasslands}, plus (17350 sq km) of surrounding property
Agriculture:
Hildegarde's Garden - grows herbals and medicinal plants for pharmaceutical and holistic medicine
Purple Downs - six thousand ha of grazing lands supporting up to thirty thousand grass fed bison and up to seventy six thousand grass fed sheep, yak, elk, and deer along with horses with a game reserve, hay, clover, and alfafa production, a trout fishery, and the Greenhorn Guest Ranch
Nightowl Meadows - commercially grows organic buckwheat, free range poultry, garbanzos, potatoes, winter wheat, barley, sunflowers, and sugar beets
Corporate:
AcriNeft {sharp oil} - petroleum company that includes exploration, extraction, production, refineries, transport, distribution, marketing, power generation, plastics, and chemicals
Edge Media - studios and production company that broadcasts, produces entertainment, sports, news, and media, does marketing, publishing, and distribution
Big Sky - energy utility that serves the continent of Caoyuen with wind farms that include cellular and broadcasting equipment on most turbines
High Plains Sheepskin - designs, crafts, and manufactures shearling wool and leather apparel, accessories, outerwear, footwear, rugs, blankets, quilts, home goods, bags, hats, gloves, and pelts
The Happy Egg - packaged organic cage free eggs, liquid eggs, dehydrated eggs, hard cooked peeled eggs, deviled eggs and snack packs for wholesale and retail
Sobaju {wild soba, buckwheat noodles} - chain of noodle shops, plus manufacturing of branded dried and fresh noodles for wholesale and retail
Iseul Sojo {dew burned liquor} - distillery of korean style clear alcohol from fermented grains, most often rice but also wheat or barley, usually consumed neat with an ABV of seventeen to fifty three percent
Magnet - a food and consumer goods retailer with chains of warehouse clubs, hypermarkets, convenience stores, beauty stores, and family markets
Prowler - designs and manufacture electric and hybrid sport, city, and compact cars, also sport utility vehicles, jeeps, and off road vehicles
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"Alright People! If it's not essential pack it up! It needs to be done yesterday. We have new roomies incoming and they had to leave in a hurry. So be ready to help them unpack and settle in. All I know is they're coming here, I have no idea where we are going, so be ready to '"bug out" within 24 hours for all I know our new location will be wherever we stop for the night. Watch rotations will be the same as they were on Tharkad." if anyone had been near enough as he left the hangar they would have heard him say "Here we go again." as memories of those cold, in so many frigid desperate ways flashed through his mind. Of lost friends, family, and colleagues during the civil wars. As well as the last dying breath of his beloved Diana from mortal wounds dealt by those clan Wolf in exile elemental's flamer.
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Palakiko Koichizoku
colors: silver grey, red
kamon: osprey feather with wave markings
Delm: Kaikene Palakiko
Matrona: Kelani Palakiko
Founders MP: Makanui Inoke
Spokesperson: Qiana Awana
Militia: Pandions {osprey}
Militia Commander: Helina Nohealani
Concubine: Niklas Magee
Concubine: Wayne Damian
Associate Member Families: Akamu, Hakulani, Honua, Kamala, Loe, Nakiri, Totsuki
Territory: [map 6] (650 sq km) landhold on the Kamchatka Peninsula on the continent of Tairiku, plus (650 sq km) property to the west of the landhold, and one quarter of the town of Civitas which shares borders with the allied Ichizoku Isobe, Sorenson, and Yakovich, the island of Shirawashi {white eagle} (1069 sq km) located several hundred kilometers north east of the Kamchatka Peninsula, plus several dozen commercial, industrial, and residential properties both planetary and stellar
Agriculture:
Muraskino Tahata {purple fields} - commercially grows organic sweet potatoes, burdock, lotus root, asparagus, wasabi, daikong, scallions, onions, ginger, carrots, lettuces, and cabbages for wholesale
Corporate: Four Corners Zaibatsu
Sokudo Aviation {velocity} - designs, engineers, and manufactures commercial passenger aircraft, cargo aircraft, combat and support aircraft, small craft, missile systems, autocannons, machine guns, munitions, autonomous aircraft, drones, phantom works, aerospace fighters - notably the Aeto {eagle} [the local versions of the EGL-R1 and EGL-R6], simulators, satellites, does engineering modifications, repairs and maintenance with industrial parks located at Strekoza Port (asteroid 583 Strekoza) and Shirawashi
Air Sokudo - transcontinental commercial airline legacy carrier, and private jet charter service
Sokudo Outlook - flight school that trains pilots, flight controllers, technicians, flight attendants, and ground crew for commercial airlines and private charter services
Four Corners Aeroport - intercontinental and stellar [may land small craft] airport located west of Civitas on the Kamchatka Peninsula
Stitch! - seamstress and alteration services chain that offers franchises
Verus {actual, true, real} - designs, engineers, and manufactures military electronic systems including sensors, guidance, communications, imaging, targeting, navigation, simulations and simulators, also tactical gear and uniforms
Yashoku Ramen {midnight snack pulled noodles} - factory produces several varieties of instant ramen for wholesale and retail
Yokoso Real Estate {welcome} - development and ownership of high rise apartment buildings and condominium projects, does sales, management, and maintenance
Nekehanga {mobility} - development, ownership, and management of transcontinental high speed passenger and freight railroads, also inner city, metropolitan, town, and industrial park passenger and cargo monorail, maglev, skytrain, aerial trams, subways, and elevated railways
Stream - computer data centers, cloud computing, server farms
Haruka Toku Travels {far away} - crafts and manufactures luggage, travel bags, trunks, travel gear, and accessories
Totsuki Saryo Ryori Gakuen {ladle star tea ceremony and culinary academy} - an extremely competitive school with a wide range of culinary and food processing studies of which only a handful of students graduate where students are encouraged to develop their own style and push it to the maximum limits. students who make it to graduation are masters of their craft, usually less than one percent of the freshman class make it to graduation and they are the most skilled and sought after chefs in the world. of particular interest at the school are competitions called Shokugeki {food wars}, a formal intense cooking duel where students stake their pride and future as chefs to settle debates and other challenges, where victory means that all set conditions are immediately carried out and results are absolute. also of interest is the Moon Banquet Festival (usually in October when the two moons of Nejiro, Selene and Hinatea, align), an annual activity where students set up food booths individually or in groups across the campus to demonstrate their prowess to customers over a period of five days, a huge event that attracts more than fifty five thousand visitors, among these are many foreign and domestic VIPs who are accommodated on campus or at the nearby Totsuki Resort. like most major challenges at the school this event whittles down the number of students by expelling those who fail, in this case students who suffer a loss of income at the end of the event.
Defiance Flour - owns and operates several mills that specialize in non wheat and non grain flours
Civitas Institute of Technology - private school offering top tier university courses in engineering, technology, applied sciences, natural sciences, math, research, and vocational training for up to three thousand undergraduate and graduate students
Risen Energy - a solar energy utility that manufactures and maintains premium quality and performance solar power equipment and systems for residential, commercial, industrial, government, military and civic clients
Monolithic Dome Homes - Our company designs and constructs custom homes and buildings. When it comes to homes we do not believe in one size or style, your Monolithic Dome Home can be everything you need and everything you want in the home of your dreams. It can be small and cozy or spacious and luxurious, one storied or multistoried, at ground level, totally underground, or earth bermed, it can be on a beach, a mountain, or even underwater, they may be built in virtually any location or environment. Our domes can be designed to fit any architectural need such as homes, cabins, churches, schools, gymnasiums, arenas, stadiums, bulk storage, town halls, landlord dwellings, man caves, pubs and various other privately or publicly owned facility types. Flexibility is the key behind our designs and the interior of your Monolithic Dome Home can include just about anything as well - for example an indoor swimming pool and sauna, a game or exercise room, a home theater, separate apartments, an office, a home based business, a home based school, etc.. Because a Monolithic Dome Home is so well built and insulated your home will be energy efficient, disaster proof (they have a proven ability to survive earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, fire, termites, and most manmade disasters) and virtually maintenance free, have durable longevity that will stand the test of time, are a green healthy environment, are EMP safe, and cost efficient. We have also developed the technology for Monolithic Ecoshells, though usually not insulated they make superior workshops, garages, storage sheds etc..
Mille Disc {millennium} - a computer firm that engineers and manufactures drives, their newest product are large capacity backup discs and writers to last a thousand years from patented lab grown 'crystals' that are the only product to survive the Ministry of Defense Warfare Center Weapons Division stress tests, the inorganic rock like data layer is the feature that sets them apart
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"Alright People! If it's not essential pack it up! It needs to be done yesterday. We have new roomies incoming and they had to leave in a hurry. So be ready to help them unpack and settle in. All I know is they're coming here, I have no idea where we are going, so be ready to '"bug out" within 24 hours for all I know our new location will be wherever we stop for the night. Watch rotations will be the same as they were on Tharkad." if anyone had been near enough as he left the hangar they would have heard him say "Here we go again." as memories of those cold, in so many frigid desperate ways flashed through his mind. Of lost friends, family, and colleagues during the civil wars. As well as the last dying breath of his beloved Diana from mortal wounds dealt by those clan Wolf in exile elemental's flamer.
“Why are you having your people pack up?” Molly asks. “This facility has room for other units to be added.” She sweeps her arms around. “This place has stood from before most of the Ichizoku.” She looks “Duke” in the eyes. “Your place is here. Your job is to help defend the people of this area. What other place would you go?”
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If you are worried about us breaching contract. Don't. We will fulfill our contract. Mercenaries we may NOW be, but unlike our former leaders we KNOW and understand the TRUE Value of an oath given. Worse case scenario we will become like the Bedouins until there is a place for us or our services are no longer needed.
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The Hands of the Goddess unit extends their thanks to Duke, and hopes that they actually make it.
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If you are worried about us breaching contract. Don't. We will fulfill our contract. Mercenaries we may NOW be, but unlike our former leaders we KNOW and understand the TRUE Value of an oath given. Worse case scenario we will become like the Bedouins until there is a place for us or our services are no longer needed.
“You misunderstand my question. This place has room for your unit and The Ironborn plus others, why would you be looking to move?”
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As we are constantly reminded, we are new here, we are gaijin. The hand of the goddess has been here how long? They are three times our force compliment. We are only getting out of the way to make room for those who preceded us.
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As we are constantly reminded, we are new here, we are gaijin. The hand of the goddess has been here how long? They are three times our force compliment. We are only getting out of the way to make room for those who preceded us.
“Yes you and your people are the last to arrive.” Molly looks down. “As for gaijin, maybe to some who only look to the past and not to the future.” She looks back at him. “Do what you are here to do and you will see that things change. People have seen what members of the GSF have done for our world and most look past who they were. They see people that protect this world.” She turns and looks over Camp Haken and opens her arms. “This place has room for many. I do not understand why you feel that you must move. When the different units that make up the GSF first landed they all stayed here. The places that some of the members are now at were built later.” She turns back around. “Would it not be for the best if you stay and help the others?”
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Rizvi Koichizoku
colors: yellow, green
kamon: three baby goats
Delm Yousef Rizvi
Matrona: Samira Rizvi
Founders MP: Tufayl Siddiqui el-Rizvi
Spokesperson: Baqir Atiya el-Mofty
Militia: Albadw {nomads}
Militia Commander: Tariq Haq el-Rizvi
Associate Member Families: Siddiqui, Usmani, Solongo, Liao, Yelu, Batzorig, Saeed, Haq, Jalali, Borjigin, Abazion, Xarthanos, Storane, Koloskai, Dahae, Saka, Budini, Geloni
Territory: [map 12] (650 sq km) landhold in the northern foothills of the eastern Kiso Mountains in the Eastern Desert, plus the surrounding (2600 sq km) property, plus the adjacent (750 sq km) property in the Tobu Kiso Yama {eastern backbone mountains} directly south of the additional ichizoku property and landhold
The ichizoku is for the most part nomadic. They are herders, hunters, fishers, and gatherers. The Mongolian, Scythian, Khitai, and Arabic descendants still hunt with eagles, and have the finest Arabian horses on the planet. They often make excursions into the mountains for mineral resources the ichizoku hold the rights to, also for hunting and grazing lands. The ichizoku contains many artisans and craftspersons from weavers to metal workers, most of these wares are sold through shops and galleries in Madina or through the businesses of the Badawi Group. There are also many digital workers - everything from copywriters to day traders to teachers to voice actors to video game designers - who can work from anywhere they have satellite or cellular reception, which is plentiful due to the numerous antennae as additions to wind towers and solar arrays throughout the region.
Agriculture:
seasonal harvests of sheep, goats, eagles, horses, idaina kemono {great beast}, [a large native quadruped ungulate {oxen} found wild on grasslands across the continent of Tairiku, that can reach a height of two meters and a weight of seventeen hundred kilograms on average, they have been domesticated in small numbers (compared to the wild population) for beef production - the meat is renowned for its high quality, the oxen have tough skins, are resistant to diseases and parasites, are good foragers that thrive in heat and sunlight, their coats are white, grey, or greyish brown, their skin, horns, and hooves are black] grapes, dates, figs, anise, pistachios, walnuts, olives, almonds, pomegranate, garlic, chickpeas, rice, muskmelon, pine nuts, apricots
Corporate: Badawi Group
Pasha Dried Fruits and Nuts - prepared packaged products are sold wholesale through their digital store
Everlast - the most durable, heavy duty, waterproof, shockproof, shatterproof, performance laptops and tablets available, has built in satellite reception with additional boosters available, made for outdoor enthusiasts and popular with construction, survey, and mining companies, remote employees and academics in wilderness areas, also popular with military, emergency services, medical, and law enforcement personnel, the factory is located in Madina
Scorpio Small Arms - designs, engineers, and manufactures ballistic and flechette firearms, energy weapons, support weapons, munitions, custom and bespoke weapons, crossbows and bolts, accessories, repair parts, maintenance parts and tools, factory in Madina, sales office in Hilo, munitions plant located in the Gunju-hin island chain, most recently hailed for the Lightray energy handgun
Funun Jamila {beautiful arts} - trading post and cafe in Madina that sells glassware, stick loom weaving, tents, metal flutes and pipes, culinary tools, pottery, embroidered and beaded textiles, woodcrafts, jewelry, embellished metal works, coffee and tea accouterments, incense burners, samovar, writing instruments, clothing and accessories, and other goods produced by the artists and craftspeople of the ichizoku, the cafe serves tea, coffee, traditional foods, spices, dairy products, and baked goods
Nickel Arcade - digital gamer studio that designs and publishes mobile video games
Dancing Camel Microbrewery
Chateau Nakad Arak - winery, distillery, and vineyards located on Ichizoku property in the Tobu Kiso Yama
Cryptic - secure digital cryptographic code makers and code breakers operated by digital nomads throughout the region
Divine Fire Mineral Resources - mines located on the landhold and ichizoku property that produce pegmatite, silver, copper, gold, serpentine, benitoite, clay, silica, clays, quartz, barite, feldspar, mica, rare earths, iridium, lithium, tellurium, gallium, platinum, basalt, beryl, aquamarine, ruby, sapphire, emeralds, topaz, tourmaline, garnet, aluminum, zinc, tungsten, iron ore, geodes, aggregates
Digital Blackboard - digital and remote education school serving students around the world from prekindergarten through high school, and junior college associate and bachelor degrees that combines both a comprehensive and engaging online curriculum with teacher led classes, lectures, and tutoring, it is a nonprofit enterprise that provides all registered students with any needed supplies including stationary, books, art, craft, and lab supplies, laptops, tablets, headsets, and printers
The Watercooler Social Club - social media platform with chat rooms and share spaces with a social group that arranges, organizes, and coordinates social assemblies and activities (e.g. outdoor excursions, athletics, and volunteer outings) to promote human interaction among remote office workers and digital nomads
Stargazer Desert Tours - incredible landscapes, unparalleled stargazing, mind blowing sunrises and sunsets, and some of the most fascinating, resilient wildlife on the planet, we run photo, fossil and rock hound, or hunting safaris with your choice of horseback or jeep tours available from weekend outings to month long excursions in the Kuroi Sabaku {black desert} which feature picturesque volcanic mountains that appear blanketed with black char, hot springs and salt lakes create dreamlike natural spas, Cloud peak provides challenging hikes that yield one breathtaking view after another
Golden Eagle Festival - to celebrate their heritage and compete to catch small animals such as foxes and hares, showing off the skills of both hunters and birds. Though they are most famous for hunting with golden eagles, there are also goshawks, peregrines, saker falcons and more. Held during the first week of October the festival is a cultural and adventurous attraction for locals, foreign travelers, and photographers. It is not just a festivity, but also an ancient hunting tradition and unique heritage. The festival captivates visitors from all over the world by showcasing a wonderful falconry tradition, thrilling horse competitions and many interesting activities, games, and folk performances. Prizes are awarded for speed, agility, and accuracy, as well as for best traditional dress. There is an opening ceremony, a parade, cultural exhibitions and handcrafts, followed by sporting activities and competitions. dressed in full eagle hunting regalia and mounted on groomed decorated horses, the entrants compete for awards like Best Turned Out Eagle, Best Eagle at Hunting Prey, and Best Eagle at Locating Its Owner from a Distance. Other activities include traditional coin grabbing games, and catching and snatching game decoys, Uriankhai archery, horse racing, and the highly entertaining Bushkashi - goatskin melee tug of war on horseback
Sun and Wind - energy utility that provides energy for the region from wind and solar farms
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Is there a date for July?
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Rogers Koichizoku
colors: grey, magenta pink, white
kamon: apple blossoms surrounding a stag with eighteen points
Delm: Steffan Rogers
Matrona: Marjorie Morita Rogers
Founders MP: Emilie Evreaux Rogers
Spokesperson: Alistair Dunkeld Rogers
Militia: Lucky Stars
Militia Commander: Riley macAlpin Rogers
Associate Member Families: Evreaux, macAlpin, Dunkeld, Sverre, Hatano, Annandale, Juniper, Morita, Barnes, Falsworth, Jones, Hatsu, Dernier, Sawyer, Pinkerton, Parker
Territory: [map 14] (650 sq km) landhold on Normaundie Hanto, plus (875 sq km) of surrounding property, plus (1038 sq km) property in the West Kiso Mountains near Genso Mizumi in the Gin Kuma Han'i {silver bear range}, the ichizoku ie is Mont Michel on the coast of Normaundie Hanto on five square kilometers of ichizoku property
Agriculture:
Pale Horse Farm - Henson, Boulonnais, Camargue, Lusitano, Percheron, Frizian, Andalusians, and Horned Andalusions [native horse breed marked with scaled whorls and horns] horses bred and trained to be strongly built, compact, elegant, nimble, and graceful for driving, dressage, endurance events, equestrian events, polo, horseball, cavalry sports, and also for stock, draught, and pleasure riding
Verger Au Coin du Feu {fireside orchard} - apiaries and apple orchards producing pink lady, fuji, honey crisp, granny smith, ambrosia, spartan, juliet, opal, milo kastorias, manzanna di girona, firiki pillou, shaanxi ping guo, kinsei, orin, black diamond, sekai ichi apple varieties and wood, ornamental flowers, perfume flowers, and raw honey products
Luna de Miel {honeymoon} - produces and crafts honey and honey products including mead, food, skincare, cosmetics, royal jelly, beeswax, and venom for medical and cosmetic uses
Diamont Noir {black diamond} - truffle orchards of beech, oak, birch and hazel trees that produces several varieties of truffles and mushrooms plus deer and wild boar
Corporate:
Realta {star} - company manufactures cybersecurity hardware and does cybersecurity software design and publishing
Gneithe {facets} - manufactures synthetic diamonds, sapphire glass and composites, uses natural and synthetic diamonds to manufacture diamond and diamond edge machine tools, cutting tools, drilling tools, abrasives, optical material for lasers, heat sinks for lasers and transistors, semiconductors, diamond anvil cells for materials science experiments and measurements, also supplies gemstone grade synthetics to the jewel trade
Luna de Miel Mead
Rosea Stella Cidre
Metal Hurlant PMC {howling metal} - mechanized infantry, armour, and special operations teams that operate mostly off world doing business as pirate hunters and bounty hunters, while also running missions such as objective raids, risk management, surveillance, reconnaissance, retrieval, rescues, and salvage
Blackstarr & Frost - a small chain of luxury jewelry and watch retailers with stellar and planetary boutique locations
Corundum Couture - couture and custom jewelry designers that works mostly with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds
Apple Luscious - wholesale and retail fresh apples, juices, and apple products
Modra {blue} - boutique chain for contraceptives, lubricants, sex toys, adult films and media, sexy wear, jewelry, shibari ropes and sashes, tutorials
Silver Bear Mine - located in the Kiso Mountains in the Gin Kuma Han'i {silver bear range} that produces gemstone quality and industrial grade diamonds and corundum stones that also has stellar interests that mine silver, copper, aluminum, iron, carbon, platinum, titanium, palladium, iridium, and other precious metals
Diamond Security - provides heavy security for all the ichizoku assets and resources in partnership with the Lucky Stars, it also has many private, corporate, and government clients, we work closely with clients throughout Nejiro and beyond to provide layered security systems, identity verification and protection, cybersecurity officers and systems, security audits, security guards, security officers, patrols, risk management, emergency service officers, safety officers, emergency management preparedness and support services, we enjoy very strong partnerships with the Government, guilds, and private registered training organizations and offer the following training courses: industrial skills and safety, safety, firefighting, HAZMAT, SAR, vertical rescue, confined space rescue, first aid, and field medicine
Equinox - manufactures laptops, tablets, smartphones, digital storage, home electronics, personal entertainment, and home security equipment
TriStar - firm does advertising, public relations, marketing, and translation services
TradeZone - mercantile: import/export company that trades all over the Inner Sphere and Periphery from interstellar Traders who deal directly with artisans, craftsmen, and companies with warehouses and offices at the spaceport, and The Enclave that also has storefronts in all cities which have constantly changing inventory of retail goods, many at discount prices, the storefronts do business as Kouna'na Mitsukeru {lucky find}
Trefoil and Harp Arts School - boarding high school and university teaching aesthetics, visual arts, design, graphic arts, decorative arts, architecture, dance, music, theater, traditional irish and celtic arts, art history, art philosophy
Yosei no Shiro {fairy castle} - resort hotel with casino and spa on the shores of Turtle Lake in the Gin Kuma Han'i, a modernized reproduction of the Alcazar Segovia castle, there are lifts for winter skiing and summer hiking, there is boating, beaching, golfing, multilevel indoor and outdoor pools, bars, restaurants, shops, riding trails, strolling gardens, sumptuous rooms, lounging nooks, formal dinner dances, balls, friendly attentive staff, beautiful art and architecture, and other amenities keeping with the subtle fairy tale theme of the resort
Bairin Breac {speckled loaf} - bakery chain serving authentic irish recipes: scones, shortbread, porter cakes, apple cakes, potato candy, bread pudding, sweet or savory hand pies and mini pies, chocolate stout cakes, soda bread, brown bread, barm brack, beer bread, potato rolls, baked custards, fools, meringue shells, stout floats, seaweed sourdough bread, sourdough bread
LoliLoli - fashion house producing lolita style apparel and accessories with modern prints, that also produces trendy shibuya style street fashion
Cotton Patch Embroidery and Graphics - custom screen printed and/or embroidered t-shirts, polos, jerseys, caps, tote bags, and many other specialty garments and items, promotional products, tech accessories, outdoor items, school spirit, holiday gifting, work wear and uniforms, office supplies, wellness essentials, sustainable products, stickers and magnets, signs and banners, and preprinted novelty shirts
Omega Bicycle Shop - chain of digital and brick and mortar stores doing sales and rentals of manual bicycles of all styles, e-bikes, and scooters, safety equipment, tools, parts, accessories, classes, clubs, teams, repairs and maintenance, that also operate several bicycle parking and storage facilities, also operates bikesharing systems
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‘Lieutenant Yang to all GFS units we need to split out force.” The Raven pilot calls over the comms. “Winter’s Dream, Eagles Tears, Dragon’s Clutch and Road’s Warriors your units will move back to Ceallach and Stonehaven to help the locals. Hammers, Hands, Militia and my unit will move to help the Hands main force moving up.”
“Roger that Lt.” from the different units.
“Major Honeycut to Lieutenant Yang we will move up to help the main force. We will be on you right.”
“Roger that Major.”
“Wulfe to Honeycut I have something ahead. Moving to see what it is.”
“Honeycut to Wulfe do not get to far ahead.”
“Roger that.” Wulfe watches her readouts. “Son of a …. Wulfe to Honeycut we have two …. Repeat two lances of ‘Mechs moving our way.”
“Roger that two lances moving our way.”
“Honeycut to lance look sharp we have incoming. Two lances. Time to show these people the beautiful views we have.” She looks at the maps of the area. “Move out people.”
“Major Honeycut to Lieutenant Yang, we will not make the party. We will be showing a couple of lances the wonderful vistas we have out this way. Good luck and good hunting Lieutenant.”
“Roger that Major, same to you.”
OK so next mission will be 7/11 :thumbsup:
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I don't ask for special treatment. All I ask is for respect, common courtesy, and a little consideration due to my circumstances. Some of you I have known for nearly 15 years and I think of you as family, but all of you know if I could've physically present I would have been for game so arrangements were made. I am not even angry or upset, but what is worse is that I am severely disappointed.
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Ogre, we look forward to the day that you can join us in person again. :thumbsup:
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That maybe true, but it doesn't excuse people's actions on sunday.
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Quoteable
If enough money can fix it, its not a problem, its an expense.
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OK so next mission
the convoy from Camp Kaki need some extra security. Player units from mission 57 will be that security.
Player units will be:
Hands of the Goddess Force
Lieutenant Niobe Tan 2 / 4 GRF-5K Griffin XO
Lieutenant Debbie Ash 4 / 5 ARC-4M Archer former MAF
Pegasus Scout Tank (MRM) 4 / 5 Sergeant Laila Barcenes XO Armor -DCMS C3 Slave
Karnov UR Transport BA (Bravo) 4 / 5
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (E) 3 Lieutenant Emely Abreu CO Infantry
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (F) 3
Kiah’s Hammers Force
MechWarrior Sergeant Cassandra 3 / 5 ZPH-2A Tarantula
Cadet Ziva 5 / 6 JVN-11B Javelin Trainee Pilot
Maxim Heavy Hover Transport (Infantry) 5 / 5 Sergeant
Fenrir Battle Armor 4 Sergeant
Rottweiler Battle Armor 4 Sergeant
Bandit Hover Transport Foxtrot 3 / 5 Sergeant
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (B) 3 Sergeant
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (C) 3 Sergeant
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Meifeng “Night Witch” Zhou 3 / 4 ABS-4C Anubis Former Syn’s Hussars
Regulator Hovertank (Alpha) 3 / 4 Sergeant Major Wynch
Goblin Infantry Tank (Bravo) 3 / 5 Sergeant Anya Tereshakaya (AIT)
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (MG) (B) 2 (AIT) (HW)
Hawk Moth Gunship 4 / 5 Former Yellow Jacket Crew
The Dragon’s Clutch Force
MechWarrior Ren Ito 4 / 5 OW-1Prime Owens DCMS C3 Slave
Tai-i Adrian Tan 4 Raiden Battle Armor (Tsunami) XO
TKG-150 Tokugawa Heavy Tank 4 / 5
TKG-150 Tokugawa Heavy Tank 4 / 5
Bandit Hover Transport Alpha 3 / 5 “Rash” Nomura
Raider Battle Armor (MG) 4 4 troopers inside
Raider Battle Armor (MG) 4 4 troopers outside
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior “Mine Dancer” Otis 3 / 5 KY2-D-02 Kyudo former Smoke Jaguar
LRM carrier 4 / 5 Sergeant Henny Niekisch “Gale”
Vedette Medium Tank (NETC) 4 / 5 Sergeant Yasuda Shihei “Tempest” former 4th Kavalleri
Goblin Infantry Fighting Vehicle 4 / 5 “Blood Moon”
72nd Heavy Infantry LRM Platoon 4 Lojnant Reidar Anker Infantry CO
1 / 72 H LRM 4 Sergeant Michael Kanezane
2 / 72 H LRM 4 Sergeant Okuda Wolle
3 / 72 H LRM 4 Sergeant Raban Georgiy
4 / 72 H LRM 4 Sergeant Mirov Denisovich
Convoy
Hands of the Goddess Force
Schlitron Prime / A (Alpha) 4 / 5 DCMS C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (A) 4
Schiltron Prime / C (Bravo) 4 / 5 MoC C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (B) 4
Alacorn Mk.VI Heavy Tank 3 / 5 Lieutenant Russert Baines CO Armor
Partisan Air Defense Tank 4 / 5 MoC C3 Slave
Blizzard Hover Transport 5 / 6 Tech crewed
Gray Death Scout Armor 5 Tech crewed
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (G) 5 Tech crewed
Hover Bike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Hover Bike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Hover Bike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Hover Bike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Scout ATV 5 / 6 Support Personal
Scout ATV 5 / 6 Support Personal
Trike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Trike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Trike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Trike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Trike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Trike 5 / 6 Support Personal
Semi-Truck 20 tons
Semi-Truck 20 tons
Flatbed 6 tons
Flatbed 6 tons
Flatbed 6 tons
Flatbed 6 tons
BFFL Buffalo 40 tons
Koi Transport WIGE 120 tons
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry (Bravo) 3 / 5
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (A) 3
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (B) 3
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (C) 3
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (D) 3
BFFL Buffalo Cicada Salvage
These units did not have personal on this mission and can pick units that are not deployed for this mission. normal force makeup.
The Eagle’s Tears Force
Loyalty Forsaken Force
The Phoenix Dao
Roads Warriors, Militia and ComGuard units from that mission are security for the Armor Factory. Still may have bad guys in the area after all >:D
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what is the "best" ground movement of the slowest unit in the convoy?
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3/5 for the Schiltrons and Alacorn. The cargo vehicles can all do 5/8.
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Koi?
Buffalo
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2/3 for the lrm carrier. Also, I will be there.
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Koi?
Militia transport
Buffalo
Crazy Trucking vehicle.
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Bravery and skill may win battles but its not enough to win wars. You need resources. Food, salt, steel, the silks and fine arts to make clear your status to others, so they will choose to ally with you. Or at least, choose not to ally against you.
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Who's it from? It rings of Sun Tzu.
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>>Actually its from one of Vathara's fanfics<<
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Standard deployment of on mech, one vehicle, one infantry and whatever.
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Standard deployment of on mech, one vehicle, one infantry and whatever.
Correct
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I apologize, I will not be there Sunday.
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I apologize, I will not be there Sunday.
NP. Hope all is good
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Nejiro News 1
“With the new landings of unknown forces the people of Nejiro are asked to take care and keep close to emergency shelters.”
Hilo TV3
“With a large part of the GSF forces from Camp Haken looking for the units that landed in the Kiso Mountains Sho-sa Tomoharu Sato has ask that all residents keep alert and keep travel to a minimum. He also added that units of the Sugai Yoroi and The Greys will be adding patrols. Hilo P.D. will also be placing tactical teams around the city.”
The Dakuu-orianyusu
Well, well more bandits attack this world and all that the “Security” forces do is run off to the hills. People you do not see how they provide no security for you. These “Security” forces only help keep those in power in power. The ones in power only want to stay in power they do not care about you the people.
Shin no wadopuresu
Your government tells you of this attack but have anyone seen any forces attack someplace? The GSF move to the mountains and weapons fire is reported but has anyone seen an enemy to shoot at? Maybe these enemy attackers are a way for the Government to bring in more mercenary units to force you to look to them for protection. Maybe these “attackers” are going to be used to keep you the good people of Nejiro under their control.
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Correct
Cool.
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Decisions, decisions, and decisions.
Wolfhound
Manteuffel w/ I.S. BA
Barghest
Morningstar w/ "toads"
still deciding on the other two, so many options even for just a "convoy escort". I built a more well rounded force than the Arkab this time.
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To all you barbarians. The Phoenix Dao will bring
WHM-6L “Hot” Hammer piloted by the illustrious Ching Shi and additional protection provided by 4 Fa Shih battle armor.
Saladin hover tank to provide support for the Commander.
Heavy APC (hover) filled with 4 Grey Death Standard suit (flamer) for additional support against infantry.
CLNT-2-4T piloted by Cheung Po Tzai in case I have to reach out and touch someone.
Tremble before the overwhelming might of the Phoenix Dao!
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Anthony, I’m going to need the Saladin, APC and both sets of battle armor for Sunday.
Tnx
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Anthony, I’m going to need the Saladin, APC and both sets of battle armor for Sunday.
Tnx
NP. Got you covered :thumbsup:
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To all you barbarians. The Phoenix Dao will bring
WHM-6L “Hot” Hammer piloted by the illustrious Ching Shi and additional protection provided by 4 Fa Shih battle armor.
Saladin hover tank to provide support for the Commander.
Heavy APC (hover) filled with 4 Grey Death Standard suit (flamer) for additional support against infantry.
CLNT-2-4T piloted by Cheung Po Tzai in case I have to reach out and touch someone.
Tremble before the overwhelming might of the Phoenix Dao!
:toofunny: NO.
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Hey Gang -
so, got good news and bad news...
good news... mom's FINALLY back home after 5 months in hospital and rehab
bad news... mom's finally back home... and needs her ostomy bag emptied every 3 friggin hours at this point in time and sis won't do it and we can't get a home aide to come out into the boonies here as of yet. Good thing I'm an insomniac.
so not going anywhere for the near future, hopefully this will get to the point where she can do it herself relatively quickly
hope everyone enjoys the game this weekend, wish I could join ya.
p.s. - who the heck picked on ogre last game? chastisement is in order :beatdown:
p.p.s. - tremble before a liao type person? :lol:
p.p.p.s. - shadhawk... can you please start using the word "personnel" when you mean people doing stuff or in your organization rather than "personal" which means belong to one person or something private? Driving me friggin nuts with that :fine_print:
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Crash check your pms
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Can't wait to see those who will be there tomorrow. :D
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Rohrs Koichizoku
colors: green, red in a herringbone pattern
kamon; six lit candles in a hexagon
motto: chowa, kozo, zandaka {harmony, structure, balance}
Delm: Jude Brett Rohrs
Matrona: Skylar Ross-Rohrs
Founders MP: Sidney Hawkins
Spokesperson: Alexis Watts
Militia: Stingers
Militia Commander: Kai Atkinson Ross-Rohrs
Associate Member Families: Kendrick, Llewellyn, Kanbe, Morgan, Brett, Mackay, Ross, Khitan, Macquarie, Kakyo, Macrath, Dizon, Zheung, Xiangshi
Territory: [map 27] (650 sq km) landhold northeast of Yousai, plus several dozen planetary and stellar properties
Agriculture:
fish, rice, oats, pears, barley, hops, beans, alpaca, pig, deer, chicken, ducks, geese, rabbits, poplar, susuki, biofuel
Myrtle Apiary and Horticulture - managed meadows, greenhouses, vertical farms, and 'ponics systems that grow ornamental flowers and plants, and pollinator friendly species for floriculture and landscape design
Magnifera - mango and cashew groves
Corporate:
Khaldaron - secure encrypted internet broadband and IT services for business in the Annettai Heiya region
Aria Gran Hotel - located near Aria Lake a resort town on the landhold between the lake (twenty six square kilometers of freshwater with an average depth of fifteen meters and an exceptional array of endemic fish species) and the Blanchefleur River (a tributary of the Yoshino-gawa that runs east to Subarashi Bei, it is big enough for freighter traffic up to sixty thousand DWT). The casino, spa, luxury resort with skyline views of the lake, forests, river, and hills, with amenities that include yukaku {pleasure quarters}, the Zodiac theme park and water park, guest charging privileges and purchase delivery at all venues, the Kuroshiro Oceanarium {black current}, Club Ukiyo {floating, fleeting, transient world} (a host/hostess club), the Moe Maid Cafe {cuteness concept}, the Yozora Rooftop Lounge {night sky}, villas, tree top lofts, theaters, event venues, fifteen thousand square meter gaming and gambling atrium, private gambling suites, two rooftop playgrounds and waterfall pools with cabanas and night time dive-in movies one for twenty one and older adults and one for children and teens, remote office services and executive assistants, meeting rooms, personal concierges, sportsbooks, marina, yacht club, golf course, polo grounds, indoor and outdoor pools, cabanas, shops, bars, restaurants, and dance clubs. There is a second location in Lanikai with the Kaizoku! {pirates} theme park and water park, and a third location is seaside outside Yakan with the Beach Party theme park featuring ocean slides, surf contests, ten meter cliff diving, rope swings into the ocean, and bonfire beach parties, the fourth location is at Sakura Onsen with the Omatsuri {festivals} theme park and indoor water park (it does not have a marina or yacht club). All locations occupy fifteen hundred ha of property.
Hourglass PMC - intelligence gathering, investigations, analysts, programmers, engineers, and kunoichi assets engage in mostly off world contracts acquired through The Enclave such as infiltration, espionage, sabotage, surveillance, reconnaissance, and retrieval
Private Sector Intelligence - provides corporate security services, private investigations, risk management, and intelligence analyses
Estoile {wavy six pointed star} - 'the rock shop' are interstellar astrogeology survey and exploration scientists available for corporate and academic expeditions and investigations, that publishes a peer reviewed scientific journal annual
Keisei {castle toppler} - joy houses with several planetary and stellar locations that employs kagema {male sex worker}, yugo {woman of pleasure}, and oiran {courtesan} of both sexes
Helix - twenty eight hour medical urgent and emergency care clinics with ambulance services for veterinary and human patients with dozens of planetary and stellar locations
Karyukai Ochaya {flower and willow world teahouse} - a traditional kyomachiya {traditional Kyoto style wooden town house} located on the landhold near Aria Lake Kagai {flower town} that is a geisha venue
Squeaky Wheel Media - firm that provides public relations, advertising, and marketing services
Tanglewood Baskets - crafts and manufactures reed baskets, tatami mats, and home goods
MyNetworkTV - broadcast station with studios on the landhold and Yousai that provides news, syndicated entertainment, licensed entertainment, sports, and original programming on MyTV channel eleven
Beeautiful - harvests, crafts, and manufactures honey and beeswax products like food, candles, candy, cosmetics, wax, paint, clay, grease, crayons, polish, lubricant, skincare, and waterproofing
Metals and Engineering - 'Metec' has metal, fuel, and chemical refineries, and manufactures firearms, munitions, blades, support weapons, field guns, antiaircraft weapons, engineering vehicles, armor, safety equipment, agricultural machinery, exosuits, industrial mechs, railway equipment, robots, parts, tools, commercial trucks, industrial trucks, material handling equipment, military support trucks, hybrid and electric cars
Select Staffing - employment agency
Skirmish Park - theme park with multiple indoor and outdoor venues for paintball, airsoft, and lazer tag for players ten years and up, with park referees and safety monitors, team tournaments, team clinics, private lessons, glow in the dark paintball, multiday scenario games, speedball fields, escape games, target shooting, recreational play, season passes, exclusive battles and theme events, social and business events, rentals, pro shops, food stands, picnic areas and pavilions, campgrounds for overnight events, videography, music, and sound fx are available for private events, located minutes away from Aria Lake
Dazzling Parties - event planning and event management services for fairs, parades, weddings, anniversaries, reunions, birthdays, conferences, meetings, graduations, product launches, rallies, rituals, fashion shows, memorials, civic events, trade shows, and conventions
Purple Heart Originals - ammo boxes are refurbished by wounded veterans to be waterproof, fireproof, and airtight, then they are powder coated and uv digital prints, designed by our wounded warriors, are applied to make unique gifts appropriate for any military personnel, first responders, corporate recognition awards, wedding party remembrances, or add even more style by filling them with candy or baked goods, gourmet or specialty items, a zombie survival kit, or a shooters maintenance or accessory kit, also available are foam liners for drinks, hobby kits, art kits, weapons etc., they are great for holding knitting supplies, blade sharpening and maintenance tools, or even lunchbox accouterments, for the ultimate experience design your own - pick colors, inserts, full color images for top, back, and front, even add text and embossing, all boxes come with a paracord wrapped handle and felt topped rubber pads on the bottom to protect surfaces, prices start at thirty nine ryu
Tilted Glass - brick and mortar liquor store and warehouse located near Aria Lake (with a digital domain) that ships worldwide from a large variety of local and imported alcoholic beverages, wines, spirits, beer, craft beer, microbrews, and artisanal liquors, the tasting bar has an ever changing assortment, and the store also sells wine accessories, cocktail accessories, glassware, decanters, brewing kits, cocktail mixers, bar guides and recipe books, build your own six pack, twelve pack, or case, and gift sets, gift baskets, and tutorials
Aria Lake Tracks - owns and operates the high speed rail passenger and freight service between the Aria Lake area and Yousai
Aria - helicopter and vtol charter airline offering a variety of services (passenger, freight, aid, agriculture, industrial, forestry, firefighting, medical, flight training, photography, science, search and rescue, survey, tourism) to the Aria Lake area, and the Annettai Heiya region, has several airfields in the region including the landhold, Yousai, The Enclave, the Spaceport, Bridges, and Quezon
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Rosslyn Koichizoku
colors: orange, yellow
kamon: field of daffodil flowers
Delm: Hazel Rosslyn
Matrona: Amiyah Rosslyn-Faulkener
Founders MP: Michal Bekke Rosslyn
Spokesperson: Skylar Moon
Militia: The Protectors
Militia Commander: Jeremy Jewell-Rosslyn
Associate Member Families: Bekke, Blackbourne, Faulkner, Jewell, Moon, Verheyen, Verbeke, DeWilde, Kubo, Ozono, Shiratori
Territory: [map 26] (650 sq km) landhold north of Yousai
Agriculture:
Glasshouse Arboretum - hydroponic and aeroponic multilevel greenhouses growing hundreds of varieties of fruits, vegetables, grains, mushrooms, edible flowers, spices, and herbs for wholesale, with experimental farming techniques in development, crop science studies, conducts agricultural classes and community programs, has community gardens and farm stands
Daffodil Gardens - organic horticulture farm that grows ornamental flowers and landscaping plants for wholesale, that also operates a perfumery
Terroir {complete natural environment} - plum, pear, and apple orchard groves that grow over two hundred varieties for wholesale
Corporate:
Leann Fraoch Brewery {heather ale} - brews ancient all grain beer recipes
Terroir Calvados - winery and distillery producing apple and pear brandy, cognac, cider, and umeshu {plum wine}
Confetti - does printing, publishing, lithography, and graphic design
Narcissi - designer fragrance and parfum brand
Konshu {this week} - weekly news magazine reporting planetary, stellar, and interstellar news that is available in print and digital editions, that also has weekly news shows on television, radio, and podcast
Night Owl - twenty eight hour worldwide and stellar convenience store chain
Maxi Zoo Pet Supply - chain
Koji {loves pathway} - romantic restaurant chain with cozy tables and small dance floors and bandstands featuring live singers performing torch songs and romantic ballads, the restaurants serve tasting menus, canapes, charcuterie, fondue, tapas, dim sum, petit fours, truffles, madeleines, individual lava cakes, and macarons
Butterfly Koi - dragon carp and nishikigoi farm, with retail stores that sells fish and pond supplies, aquarium tanks and supplies, does custom professional aquarium and pond designs, construction, and maintenance
Daffodil Trust - manages the ichizoku and its memberships finances with seven billion ryu aum, also has a division that does worldwide financial services, and wealth management for a wide variety of clientele
Jackpot - manufactures mechanical, electronic, and digital pachinko and slot machines
Koun'nomamori {lucky charm} - chain of pachinko parlors with worldwide and stellar locations
Suisen Gakko {daffodil school} - private coeducational uniformed day school and boarding school with classes from elementary level to middle school level providing a thorough STEM and liberal arts education, with a focus on building skills in math, coding, and languages for up to three hundred students, located on the landhold
Canopy PMC - a security firm with specialists in risk management, access control, cash management, armored vehicle services, secure transport, information technology security solutions, identity verification and protection, guards, armed guards, patrols, protection services, dog teams (guardian, rescue, detection, and combat), force protection, quick reaction forces, search and rescue, convoy escorts, security monitoring, patrol and response for residential communities, commercial locations, and public buildings, corporate security, emergency response services, and field medics, that are contracted to secure sporting, business, residential, commercial, industrial, government, and recreational venues and personnel, that do investigations, and surveillance, they have recognizable anaranjado vehicles and logos {spanish orange}
Praline Ballotin - belgian style chocolatiers with several boutique shops
Cruach Fior {real steel} - manufactures residential and commercial gardening and landscape tools and machinery that have rechargeable battery packs or power cells, and manufactures construction tools, cleaning tools, hand tools, work wear, protective gear, accessories, robotic mowers, power packs, and parts, also offers repair services
Wyld Monkees - CG, stop motion, and animation studios that produce special fx, video game sequences, commercials, television series, and movies
Optica - engineers and manufactures optical lenses, telescopes, binoculars, magnifying lenses, prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, microscopes, miniature cameras, wildlife cameras, mirrorless cameras, commercial cameras, professional cameras, smartphone cameras, medium format cameras, several varieties of film, film development chemicals, film paper, film printers, photo and video editing software, instant cameras, broadcast cameras, action cameras, movie cameras, time lapse cameras, a wide variety of lenses, printers, laser pointers, medical lasers, hologram emitters, laser light show systems, lidar equipment, optical communication and storage equipment, lasers for industrial, and commercial uses, combat vehicle lasers, laser small arms, does optical research and development, and optical engineering research and development
BioPharma - makes biological medical products: drugs, vaccines, blood, blood components, allergenics, somatic cells, gene therapies, tissues, recombinant therapeutic proteins, living medicines, cell therapy, transgenic organisms, does research and development
Khar Irves Koniyak {black panther cognac} - ugni blanc grape variety brandy distillery, aged for at least six years and bottled in black cornucopia flask (750 ml) glass bottles embossed with a crouching panther across the side of the bottle
Captiva Containers - engineering and manufacturing a large variety of mass production and custom glass bottles and containers, and HAZMAT containers
Cutting Edge Ag - engineers and manufactures precision agriculture equipment, monitoring and cloud solutions, mechanical products, control systems , soil testing and analysis systems, irrigation, fertilization, and pest control delivery systems, combines and tools, wear and replacement parts, they do repair, upgrade, and set up services, consultations, and training
Longmont Maglev - manufactures high speed magnetic levitation train cars, evacuated tubes, and tracks
Witricity - engineers and manufactures wireless electricity hubs for devices, residences, communities, commercial and industrial spaces
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Ogremage, I hope you made it back safely. It was good to fight alongside you in person again. :thumbsup:
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“Command to all GSF and Allied units, we has a DropShip in bound to the Eastern Desert. We have a location that would make a good LZ for said DropShip to land and pick up the forces that you have been dealing with is the Kiso Mountains. We are sending said location to you now. With the need to provide security for the Hands of the Goddess’s convoy and other locations it is recommended that all vehicle units be used to provide the security and that all Battlemech units in the field move to the location provided.”
“Precentor Wilks to GSF control we will send in Adepts Wood and Cage as they are in the area. I will also be sending Adept Hay. All units will have battle armor as well.”
“Sho-sa Kalakaua, I will have Gunshos Nader and Lai join in. If someone can get a ride over this way I can add Chu-i Jung to the mix.”
“Wilks to Kalakaua I think I can do something on the taxi ride. If Kapten Bjomsen has something that needs a lift I can make sure we have room.”
“I think he has just the thing to add in.”
“Major Cranson to Precentor Wilks I have a MechWarrior ready to go but would need a ride to the party, my other two units already moving to join the main force.”
“Roger Major I have room for your warrior.”
“Precentor Wilks if you will be getting units from Camp Haru I have a company of armor that can provide recovery and security for the GSF attack units.”
“Can do Sho-sa Josef, we can get them before we pick up the Eagle unit.”
“Colonel Grayjoy to Precentor Wilks, if you have room for four I have people ready to go.”
“Wilks to Grayjoy, we can fit your people in.”
“MechWarrior Nakamura to Precentor Wilks if you are going to pass this way and have room I am ready to go.”
“Roger that MechWarrior we will get you on the way to the LZ.”
OK so this is for the next mission
this is the toy list for you. These are the units you have in the area or are ready to go.
Your forces will be hitting the enemy from three sides.
The units getting picked up by the DropShip will be the line at the far side of the OA.
Units following from the last two missions will be trailing the enemy.
The units moving from the mission at the armor factory will be entering from the side of the enemy force.
The enemy force will be looking to exit off the side with the DropShip force.
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Quintin Bonanno 2 / 3 ARC-5R Archer CO Unit Commander
Sergeant Raj Sighn 3 / 5 LCT-4JM Locust
Sergeant Bobbi 3 / 5 Piranha former MAF
Tech Pilot 5 / 5 CN9-A Centurion
Sergeant Niko Sato 4 / 5 FS9-OB Firestarter former DCMS / DCMS C3 Slave
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (D) 0 (AIT)
Sergeant Dejah Rey 3 / 4 HSR-200-Db Hussar Sr NCO
Sergeant Lisa Kingsley 4 / 5 ABS-3L Anubis former MAF
Lieutenant Niobe Tan 2 / 4 GRF-5K Griffin XO
Lieutenant Debbie Ash 4 / 5 ARC-4M Archer former MAF
Kiah’s Hammers Force
MechWarrior Sergeant Kiston 3 / 4 HBK-4G Hunchback former Shadow Cat Pilot Nova Cat
Cadet Amber 5 / 6 TBT-5J Trebuchet Trainee Pilot
MechWarrior Sergeant Cassandra 3 / 5 ZPH-2A Tarantula
Cadet Ziva 5 / 6 JVN-11B Javelin Trainee Pilot
The Eagle’s Tears Force
MechWarrior 3 / 5 AV1-OC Avatar DCMS C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (A) 3 Sergeant
MechWarrior 3 / 5 OW-1C Owens (Alpha) FWL C3 Slave Damaged
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (B) 3 Sergeant
MechWarrior 4 / 5 OW-1C Owens (Bravo) DCMS C3 Slave
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (C) 4 Sergeant
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Chao “Boom Box” Yang 4 / 5 RVN-4LC Raven Former Barrett’s Fusiliers CC C3 Slave
Lieutenant Meifeng “Night Witch” Zhou 3 / 4 ABS-4C Anubis Former Syn’s Hussars
Lance Captain Lorren “Black Lorren” Botley 2 / 4 WVR-7M Wolverine XO
Lieutenant Tristifer Botley 4 / 6 TR1 Wraith
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser 2 Corporal Aaron Drumm
Lieutenant Cornelius Alvarez 3 / 5 BZK-F3 Hollander Former Pirate
Lieutenant Theon Greyjoy 4 / 6 DRG-1G Grand Dragon “Tetsu no Daiouika”
Fa Shih Battle Armor MG 2
The Dragon’s Clutch Force
MechWarrior Ren Ito 4 / 5 OW-1Prime Owens DCMS C3 Slave
Tai-i Adrian Tan 4 Raiden Battle Armor (Tsunami) XO
Road’s Warriors Force
Bully Roads 2 / 2 FLC-8R Falconer Unit Commander
Kiyosuke Sook-O 4 / 5 CMA-C Chimera
Sakura Nakamura 2 / 4 WHM-6D Warhammer
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Otis “Mine Dancer” 3 / 5 KY2-D-02 Kyudo former Smoke Jaguar
MechWarrior Nester “Fortress” 3 / 4 KGC-000b King Crab former Wolf
Loyalty Forsaken Force
Frederick Bosche, Lt. General Ret 3 / 5 BGS-3T Barghest Unit Commander
Lord Ruger Frey 4 / 5 WLF-2 Wolfhound Lance Commander
Talia Wulfe 4 / 5 WLF-2 Wolfhound
Lady Hildegard Broeske 4 / 5 CHM-C Chimera LA C3 Slave
The Phoenix Dao
Ching Shi 3 / 4 WHM-6L Warhammer CO
Cheung Po Tsai 2 / 4 CLNT-2-4T Clint
Fa Shih Battle Armor 4
6th Ghost
Chu-i Go Soo Jung 4 / 5 AV1-OB Avatar Fire Lance Commander
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Delta 4 Go-cho Doris Yeh
PNT-12A Panther 4 / 5 Gunsho Kerry Nader
HM-2 Hitman 4 / 5 Gunsho Kar Neng Lai DCMS C3 Slave
ComStar
Adept Holly Wood 3 / 4 RTX-1OPrime Raptor Level II Commander
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 3 Adept
Adept Nick Cage 3 / 4 RTX-1OA Raptor
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 3 Adept
Adept Justin Hay 3 / 5 AV1-OB Avatar
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 4 Adept
Nejiro Militia
6th Platoon
4 Striker Light Tank Chu-i Jun Takayama
7th Platoon Regular
2 Plainsman Medium Hover Tank Tai-i Byrde
2 Pegasus Scout Hover Tank
9th Platoon Regular
4 Saladin Assault Tank Chu-i
now for the question for all.
Grimm is booked for Aug. So this can run at my place in Aug. or wait until Sept.
If this is at my place I would like to make it a full day of it and as long as mother nature will play nice so it would be done out side in my back yard. It would also have to be on a Sunday as normal.
I am looking to do this on terrain so I know this would keep LoD from playing.
So let me know what you would like to do.
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August is better for me.
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outdoor game? 8) :D I will be watching this discussion very closely.
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I’m up for august, just not the 8th if possible. The sooner I can get the date in to work,, the more likely I am to be able to play.
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outdoor game? 8) :D I will be watching this discussion very closely.
4 x 8 table on saw horses. If it rains my shed has room also. Fun of 10 x 10.
Just that map sheets will be all over the joint :P
I would say 22nd or 29th would be best.
I offer out side so Dave will not have to deal with the furballs.
Can fire up the grill for burgers and dogs :thumbsup:
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outdoor game? burgers on a grill? pool? that late in the month I will move heaven and earth to be there. :excited:
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It'll depend on the weather. Also, I don't know where you live.
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I’d say try for the 22nd, and schedule the 29th as backup?
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I'd also prefer the 22nd.
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It'll depend on the weather.
ya have to deal with mother nature on that bit. I do have a back up. but it will be tight at 10 x 10.
Also, I don't know where you live.
that I can PM you.
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I’d say try for the 22nd, and schedule the 29th as backup?
I'd also prefer the 22nd.
OK so far the 22nd. lets see what others say. :thumbsup:
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Out at the site of the last mission.
“Nejiro command this is Dust-off, we have the GSF in sight.”
“Roger that Dust-off.”
“Dust-off two to one, what is that in the Archers hand”
“One to two, looks like a head.”
“Dust-off to GSF we are in bound to pick up your damaged and slow units.” Looking at the Archer with the Panthers head in its hand.
“Roger Dust-off.”
“GSF you will need to have your convoy pick up any salvage you have.” Looking at the Archer as they get ready to land. “We can only under-sling your vehicles as we do not have cargo bays.”
“Roger that Dust-off.” Switching to the convoy. “Duke to convoy, please send the Buffalo with the Cicada back to us so we can add the Panther salvage to the cargo bed.” Looking in the direction that the enemy force moved in. “Hold until it returns and then make best speed to base.”
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A Lion Class DropShip will make landings at CampSenshi to pick up the extra Ghost and Winter’s Dream units. It will then land at the ComStar compound and pick up the extra unit from the ComGuard. Next it will land at the Nejiro Militia base to pick up the armor units they will be sending to work as security and S.A.R. for this mission. It will next land at Camp Maru to take on the unit from the Eagle’s Tears. The next stop will be Camp Haken to pick up units from the Ironborn. Its last stop will be the Musashi estate to pick up the last unit before it lands to drop off these units between the enemy force and the DropShip that landed. After all units have been off loaded the dark blue and gray trimmed DropShip will move out and take up station to work evac unit if needed. “Nejiro Control this is Phoenix Roost, we are on station.”
Other GSF units will be moving to close the vise on the enemy units.some from the east and the others from the south.
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OK so far the 22nd. lets see what others say. :thumbsup:
22nd. The next weekend I have my 40th high school reunion
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OK The we go with the 22nd :thumbsup:
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Schrodinger's Corollary: Someone in the vicinity of the box will be allergic to the cat.
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Little known fact: Schrodinger's box is the teleportal that cats use to transit to a pocket universe where they hide temporarily whenever they hear the word "veterinarian".
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Sakamura Koichizoku
colors: surgical green, surgical blue
kamon: kanji iyasu {heal, cure}
Delm: Claire Sakamura
Matrona: Milo Ferdinand Sakamura
Founders MP: Violet Mononobe Sakamura
Spokesperson: Scott Yoo
Chief Medical Officer: Devika Rani
Militia: Guardians
Militia Commander: Zoe Fuha Sakamura
Associate Member Families: Genji, Heishi, Mononobe, Fuha, Kinunui, Otomo, Fujiwara, Chiba, Hoshino, Katou, Nishi, Sugimoto, Wakatsuki
Territory: [map 15] (650 sq km) landhold southwest of the city of Samar on the continent of Shinrin, also owns various pieces of property throughout the stellar system and worldwide
Agriculture:
Sakamura Herbaria - contains a specimen record, seed bank, and seed library of all collected flora of the stellar system for agricultural, medical, and botanical studies, plus a large interstellar seed bank and library
Sakamura Physic - gardens, greenhouses, farms (including experimental), and 'ponics growing medicinal plants from throughout the stellar and interstellar systems for use, and also botanical, and pharmacological studies
Sakamura Kumo Yagi {spider goat} - goats modified with golden orb spiders dna are milked and the silk protein is extracted, (the milk is then processed into the usual products), the protein is used to make fibers that are then used to make incredibly tough body armour, medical textiles, fishing line, artificial ligaments and tendons, also the wool the goats produce is also soft, breathable, and incredibly durable and is used to make surgical threads, medical textiles, emergency services uniforms, lab coats, linens, scrubs, drapes, hospital gowns, and washable diapers
Sakamura Vertical - vertical and 'ponics farms producing a wide variety of crops and livestock for wholesale, with experimental farms in stellar and planetary locations
Corporate:
Sakamura Pharmacopoeia - publishes stellar and interstellar versions of a scientific annual journal recording the directions for identifying and properly using natural medicinal compounds with medical preparations, uses, dosages, and antidotes, also publishes a reference for biopharmaceutical drug specifications
Sakamura Biotechnology - researches, develops, and produces products in the fields of genomics, recombinant gene techniques, applied immunology, pharmaceutical therapies, diagnostic tests, hybridization, genetic engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, and chemical engineering
Sakamura Medical School - the premiere private school that accepts only five hundred students each year and teaches and trains in all the medical and life sciences, the school also conducts research, and has a teaching hospital that also offers vocational training and apprenticeships, both are located in Samar
Unity Hospitals - state of the art hospitals with exceptional care and clinical excellence that are nonprofit and charitable, located in metropolitan areas and cities across the world, and several stellar system locations
Sakamura Iryo Senta {medical center} - private hospitals with cutting edge and experimental treatment centers located in cities across the world
Sakamura Laboratories - does biological and medical identification, has diagnostic testing centers, with secure laboratories that do clinical trials, medical research and development, pharmaceutical research and development, biochemistry research and development
Sakamura Sciences - a research based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes innovative medicines with focuses in virology, vaccines, hepatology, hematology, oncology, psychiatric and mental health medications, inflammation and respiratory diseases, and over the counter medicines
Sakamura Apothecaria - holistic health centers and dispensaries with worldwide and stellar locations
Sakamura Apothecary - pharmacy chain that also sells candy, snacks, bento, books and periodicals, cosmetics, skin care, vitamins, supplements, contraceptives, hygiene products, baby care products, first aid products, and over the counter wellness products
Sakamura Wellness Centers - offers a combination of amenities that includes a day spa, a meditation center, a fitness center (including tracks and pools), acupuncture, acupressure, massage therapy, nutritionists, chiropractors, counselors, and therapists with worldwide and stellar locations
Arcane Moon - cannabis and hemp dispensaries with worldwide and stellar locations
Sakamura Rescue PMC - accepts planetary, stellar, and interstellar contracts for MASH units, parajumpers and pararescue units, combat rescue units, search and rescue units, emergency management services, paramedic and ambulance services, sea and space hospital ship services, and offers training in field and emergency medicine in partnership with MAWs, Akai Yoake Military Academy, Raissonne University Hospital Hilo, and Sakamura Medical School, Samar
Sakamura Foundation - offers medical and life science research, and educational grants
Nightingale Foundation - selects the best nurses and midwives to become scholars and supports them in realising their potential to provoke change and introduce new practices to positively impact their patients, staff, and communities
Sakamura Fund - private trust, and financial fund for the investment and growth of capitol for the ichizoku and its membership
Sakamura Instruments - manufactures surgical tools, medical instruments, diagnostic and imaging equipment, portable diagnostic and imaging equipment, medical equipment and machinery, and physical therapy equipment and machinery
Sakamura Engineering - designs, engineers, and manufactures modular, all terrain search and rescue, and emergency services vehicles (starting at 20,000 Ryu), search and rescue and emergency services equipment and tools, the Mobile Medical Ambulance and Surgery Vehicles 'Okibo' {massive} [local hybrid, ICE, and power cell versions of a MASH vehicle (239,000 Ryu)], and several classes of blue water hospital ships, also offers standard and custom builds of ambulances, medical transports, and emergency service vehicles and aircraft, custom refits of dropships, small craft, and vehicles as hospital ships and ambulances
Sakamura Biomechanical - designs, engineers, manufactures, installs, maintains, and upgrades prosthetics, cybernetics, and bionics, and also conducts cutting edge research and development
Sakamura Weavers - designs, engineers, and manufactures medical textiles: wound care and hygiene, compression and protective garments, medical linens, medical scrubs and apparel, medical dressings, surgical threads, biomedical textiles, diapers and wipes, hazardous material handling, and protective, durable, flexible field apparel for emergency services, combat medics, HAZMAT workers, paramedics, field medics, field scientists, forestry workers, and rescue workers
Sakamura Assure - private single payer and supplemental health insurance
Mindstrong - digital platform that offers qualified users access to on demand mental health professionals and services
Sakamura Telemedicine - a digital healthcare system that is secure and flexible to untether the patient, to provide anywhere care beyond the hospital and clinical offices, virtual care sites provide remote patient monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment, then augments that care with powerful proactive artificial intelligence that compliments the expertise of caregivers (currently only available on the continent of Shinrin)
Kokkyo Nashi {without borders} - 'medical care where its needed most' - an independent, neutral, and impartial charitable foundation that supports and provides lifesaving and humanitarian care for those devastated by poverty, emergencies, epidemics, natural disasters, and violence, it operates both stellar and interstellar projects (especially in the Izar Cluster and surrounding periphery space), conducts medical research, publishes academic papers, news, financial reports, and medical journals
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“Command to all GSF and Allied units, we has a DropShip in bound to the Eastern Desert. We have a location that would make a good LZ for said DropShip to land and pick up the forces that you have been dealing with is the Kiso Mountains. We are sending said location to you now. With the need to provide security for the Hands of the Goddess’s convoy and other locations it is recommended that all vehicle units be used to provide the security and that all Battlemech units in the field move to the location provided.”
“Precentor Wilks to GSF control we will send in Adepts Wood and Cage as they are in the area. I will also be sending Adept Hay. All units will have battle armor as well.”
“Sho-sa Kalakaua, I will have Gunshos Nader and Lai join in. If someone can get a ride over this way I can add Chu-i Jung to the mix.”
“Wilks to Kalakaua I think I can do something on the taxi ride. If Kapten Bjomsen has something that needs a lift I can make sure we have room.”
“I think he has just the thing to add in.”
“Major Cranson to Precentor Wilks I have a MechWarrior ready to go but would need a ride to the party, my other two units already moving to join the main force.”
“Roger Major I have room for your warrior.”
“Precentor Wilks if you will be getting units from Camp Haru I have a company of armor that can provide recovery and security for the GSF attack units.”
“Can do Sho-sa Josef, we can get them before we pick up the Eagle unit.”
“Colonel Grayjoy to Precentor Wilks, if you have room for four I have people ready to go.”
“Wilks to Grayjoy, we can fit your people in.”
“MechWarrior Nakamura to Precentor Wilks if you are going to pass this way and have room I am ready to go.”
“Roger that MechWarrior we will get you on the way to the LZ.”
OK so this is for the next mission
this is the toy list for you. These are the units you have in the area or are ready to go.
Your forces will be hitting the enemy from three sides.
The units getting picked up by the DropShip will be the line at the far side of the OA.
Units following from the last two missions will be trailing the enemy.
The units moving from the mission at the armor factory will be entering from the side of the enemy force.
The enemy force will be looking to exit off the side with the DropShip force.
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Quintin Bonanno 2 / 3 ARC-5R Archer CO Unit Commander
Sergeant Raj Sighn 3 / 5 LCT-4JM Locust
Sergeant Bobbi 3 / 5 Piranha former MAF
Tech Pilot 5 / 5 CN9-A Centurion
Sergeant Niko Sato 4 / 5 FS9-OB Firestarter former DCMS / DCMS C3 Slave
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (D) 0 (AIT)
Sergeant Dejah Rey 3 / 4 HSR-200-Db Hussar Sr NCO
Sergeant Lisa Kingsley 4 / 5 ABS-3L Anubis former MAF
Lieutenant Niobe Tan 2 / 4 GRF-5K Griffin XO
Lieutenant Debbie Ash 4 / 5 ARC-4M Archer former MAF
Kiah’s Hammers Force
MechWarrior Sergeant Kiston 3 / 4 HBK-4G Hunchback former Shadow Cat Pilot Nova Cat
Cadet Amber 5 / 6 TBT-5J Trebuchet Trainee Pilot
MechWarrior Sergeant Cassandra 3 / 5 ZPH-2A Tarantula
Cadet Ziva 5 / 6 JVN-11B Javelin Trainee Pilot
The Eagle’s Tears Force
MechWarrior 3 / 5 AV1-OC Avatar DCMS C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (A) 3 Sergeant
MechWarrior 3 / 5 OW-1C Owens (Alpha) FWL C3 Slave Damaged
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (B) 3 Sergeant
MechWarrior 4 / 5 OW-1C Owens (Bravo) DCMS C3 Slave
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (C) 4 Sergeant
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Chao “Boom Box” Yang 4 / 5 RVN-4LC Raven Former Barrett’s Fusiliers CC C3 Slave
Lieutenant Meifeng “Night Witch” Zhou 3 / 4 ABS-4C Anubis Former Syn’s Hussars
Lance Captain Lorren “Black Lorren” Botley 2 / 4 WVR-7M Wolverine XO
Lieutenant Tristifer Botley 4 / 6 TR1 Wraith
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser 2 Corporal Aaron Drumm
Lieutenant Cornelius Alvarez 3 / 5 BZK-F3 Hollander Former Pirate
Lieutenant Theon Greyjoy 4 / 6 DRG-1G Grand Dragon “Tetsu no Daiouika”
Fa Shih Battle Armor MG 2
The Dragon’s Clutch Force
MechWarrior Ren Ito 4 / 5 OW-1Prime Owens DCMS C3 Slave
Tai-i Adrian Tan 4 Raiden Battle Armor (Tsunami) XO
Road’s Warriors Force
Bully Roads 2 / 2 FLC-8R Falconer Unit Commander
Kiyosuke Sook-O 4 / 5 CMA-C Chimera
Sakura Nakamura 2 / 4 WHM-6D Warhammer
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Otis “Mine Dancer” 3 / 5 KY2-D-02 Kyudo former Smoke Jaguar
MechWarrior Nester “Fortress” 3 / 4 KGC-000b King Crab former Wolf
Loyalty Forsaken Force
Frederick Bosche, Lt. General Ret 3 / 5 BGS-3T Barghest Unit Commander
Lord Ruger Frey 4 / 5 WLF-2 Wolfhound Lance Commander
Talia Wulfe 4 / 5 WLF-2 Wolfhound
Lady Hildegard Broeske 4 / 5 CHM-C Chimera LA C3 Slave
The Phoenix Dao
Ching Shi 3 / 4 WHM-6L Warhammer CO
Cheung Po Tsai 2 / 4 CLNT-2-4T Clint
Fa Shih Battle Armor 4
6th Ghost
Chu-i Go Soo Jung 4 / 5 AV1-OB Avatar Fire Lance Commander
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Delta 4 Go-cho Doris Yeh
PNT-12A Panther 4 / 5 Gunsho Kerry Nader
HM-2 Hitman 4 / 5 Gunsho Kar Neng Lai DCMS C3 Slave
ComStar
Adept Holly Wood 3 / 4 RTX-1OPrime Raptor Level II Commander
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 3 Adept
Adept Nick Cage 3 / 4 RTX-1OA Raptor
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 3 Adept
Adept Justin Hay 3 / 5 AV1-OB Avatar
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 4 Adept
Nejiro Militia
6th Platoon
4 Striker Light Tank Chu-i Jun Takayama
7th Platoon Regular
2 Plainsman Medium Hover Tank Tai-i Byrde
2 Pegasus Scout Hover Tank
9th Platoon Regular
4 Saladin Assault Tank Chu-i
now for the question for all.
Grimm is booked for Aug. So this can run at my place in Aug. or wait until Sept.
If this is at my place I would like to make it a full day of it and as long as mother nature will play nice so it would be done out side in my back yard. It would also have to be on a Sunday as normal.
I am looking to do this on terrain so I know this would keep LoD from playing.
So let me know what you would like to do.
OIC for this mission?
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Hey gang -
Hopefully by august 22nd mom will be settled enough that I can get the day off
no promises though....
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OIC would be Hands of the Goddess.
Going by unit time on world and what unit commanders are on the field.
Next up would be Road's Warriors
Then Loyalty Disowned.
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Shiba Koichizoku
colors: dark red, brown
kamon: red brushwood
Delm: Shigeharu Shiba
Matrona: Alyce Yamato Shiba
Founders MP: Erasmo Reis Takeda
Spokesperson: Poliane Arruda Fraga
Militia: Inu no Senshi {dog warriors}
Militia Commander: Saito Sukekazu
Associate Member Families: Hata, Yagyu, Tenson, Ryukyuan, Yamato, Cheung, Liu, Young, Huang, Teo, Woo, Kuwahara
Territory: [map 29] Z(650 sq km) landhold on the prairie of the Southern Steppe of the Tairiku continent equidistant between Kamloops, Port, and Marena, plus (1300 sq km) property directly north of the landhold, and (1300 sq km) property directly south of the landhold
Agriculture:
Re Fang {hot house} - several large greenhouse aquariums with year round wholesale production of aquaponics raised ornamental flowers, produce, spices, herbs, medicinal plants, koi, carp, goldfish, crayfish, tilapia, trout, and jade perch
Camellia Acres - tea plantation
Dai Sogen {great prairie, great meadows} - a six hundred square kilometer nature preserve located south of the landhold
Shui Xian Hua {water goddess flower} - grows tazzetta, narcissus, and daffodil fields for essential oils, (the flowers are symbols associated with spring, wealth, and good fortune, white narcissi are associated with death and are planted on graves and tombs), sells cut flowers for retail, and nursery and florist supply, keeps several styles of ornamental gardens of native regional flowers and plants for tourism and horticulture studies
Ancient Grains - vertical and traditional organic farms growing wheat, barley, sorghum, millet, rye, teff, heritage blue maize, wild rice, durum, and oriental wheat
Mishima Wagyu - high quality organic grass fed beef stock the ranch runs about thirty thousand head of several Wagyu cattle breeds, and Painted Mustangs for ranch work, rodeo, and pleasure riding
Mulberry Farms - grows mulberry tree groves for sericulture
Tengai Shiba {the end of the sky} - breeders and trainers of shiba inu, hokkaido, shikoku, akita, and kishu hunting and family dogs
Corporate:
Crashing Heaven - manufactures consumer fireworks, t-shirts, and novelties
Firestone Mines - diversified stellar mining company: copper, gold, iron ore, coal, aluminum, salts, precious metals, base metals, rare earths, stellar gases, industrial minerals, gemstones, refineries, quarries for dimension stone
Tenchi {heaven and earth} - weapon dealer and auction house with locations both planetary and stellar - the most upscale on Port Fortuna, the largest in Hilo, and The Enclave - deals in local and imported blades, firearms, vehicles, support weapons, weapon systems, and also unusual, exotic, unique, and historical weapons, owns the Weapons and Warriors Museum in Yousai which archives the history and development of weapons from the stone age onwards
Xifang Mingxing {western star} - engineers and manufactures mining equipment, mining compounds and explosives, mining tools, mining machinery, exosuits, mining mechs, small craft, and tugs outfitted for stellar mining, surveying, and prospecting
Hoedown - small chain of country and western bar and dance halls located in the Southern Steppe region with live music, line dancing, swing, two step, polka, cowboy waltz, and cowboy cha cha contests, dance lessons, karaoke, and great ranch style bbq, private party rooms are available
Granite Creek Guest Ranch - located on the landhold and along with all the usual amenities and outdoor activities guests may also participate in genuine horse drives, roping classes, gymkhanas {games on horseback}, and gold panning, there are also winter sleigh rides and snowmobiling, hosts corporate retreats and social events
Starchilde - record label producers - manufactures, publishes, distributes, promotes, and markets music recordings and videos for pop artists, country artists, radio dramas, movie soundtracks, anime soundtracks, video game soundtracks, and voice actors
Zandaniji Silk - textile mills creating high quality fine silk fabrics, threads, and yarns
Academia delle Arti Culinarie - cooking and baking school with campuses on the landhold, Port, Kamloops, and Marena
Baile Folklorico - fusion of folkdance and ballet worldwide touring company based in Port at the Teatro di Bellezza {theater of beauty}
Western Star Motor Company - hybrid commercial truck designer and manufacturer of highway and off road vehicles including: box trucks, semitrailers, heavy equipment for terrestrial and stellar mining, construction, and agriculture, travel trailers, camper shells, taxi fleets, coupe utility, passenger utility, and technical pickups, military trucks and support vehicles, apcs, atvs, nonstandard tactical vehicles
Millefleur - couture fashion house of lolita, gothic lolita, and steampunk styles, also modern kimono and yukata styles, with sales and design offices on the landhold and factories in Kamloops, there is a flagship store in Bridges and boutiques in Kamloops, Hilo, Yousai, Lanikai, Sakura onsen, Yakan, Port, and Quezon
Rever {dream} - modern haute couture {high fashion, high sewing, high dressmaking - exclusive custom fitted clothing} and ready to wear fashion house for women and men, also creates fragrances, skin care, cosmetics, maison, handbags, sunglasses, accessories, footwear, watches, and gifts at the apex of elegance and impeccable taste that are functional and flattering, the sales and design offices are on the landhold, the factories are on the landhold, and in Kamloops, the flagship store is in Bridges and there are boutiques in Kamloops, Hilo, Yousai, Lanikai, Yakan, Sakura Onsen, Port, Quezon, and Marena
Red Moon House - luxury pleasure houses (with club membership and a la carte rates) with fine dining and spirits, libraries, billiards, card rooms, smoking rooms, spa services, reception rooms for lively debates and discourse, ball rooms, sumptuous accommodations, music rooms, poetry readings, tea ceremonies, fine entertainment provided by geisha and taikomochi {male geisha, jester}, talented and discreet carnal pleasures provided by male and female sex workers, courtesan services are available to our most discerning and sophisticated clientele, the houses are located worldwide in metropolitan areas, major cities, and central rural locations, also in Port Fortuna, and the domed city of Pluoton
Grand Bazar Hypermarket - expansive retail facilities carrying a wide range of products under one roof including full supermarket, department store merchandise, office supplies, home improvement merchandise, manga stands, internet cafes, beauty salon, restaurants, dollar store merchandise located in central rural locations worldwide
Market Fresh - customizable subscription meal kit delivery service with easy to follow recipes and high quality straight from the farm ingredients, also available are pre-portioned parfaits, overnight oats, soups, smoothies, homemade ice cream, or grain harvest bowls
Haretahi {sunny day} - manufactures hammocks, parachute material camping hammocks, mosquito netting, hammock swings, swings, hammock and swing stands
Shiba Industries - manufactures atelier quality acoustic equipment and products with continuing technological innovations, also cable and wireless headphones, headsets, earphones, ear buds, microphones, receivers, connectors, plugs, speakers, cables
Monkey Business - literary periodical journal publishes contemporary fiction works both old and new from local and interstellar writers, full color graphic art, manga, with translations in Japanese and English
SHIBAbot - slack hosted interface for business analytics which is capable of fetching, aggregating, visualizing data, and finding useful insights based on simple natural language conversations to make data more accessible to company decision makers
Showcase Entertainment - film and television studio production and distribution, also produces live musicals and stage plays, and offers backlot tours of soundstages, sets, and crafts, located in Marena
Oishi {delicious} - healthy, tasty, locally sourced, made from scratch, artisan inspired meals and snacks catering and food truck company, the food truck operate in and around the landhold, Marena, Port, and Kamloops, they also ship custom gift baskets worldwide, and operates a regional subscription meal service, and craft services in Marena
Bird Dog Security - raises and trains dogs, and their partners, for security, law enforcement, and military duties, and provides partners for perimeter and security patrols to a wide variety of clients
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PUPPIES! :D
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Time off approved. Will be there.
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Time off approved. Will be there.
Cool :thumbsup:
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Sinclair Koichizoku
colors: white, orange
kamon: daisy flower chain surrounding a kirin
motto: Clarus {pure, clear, bright, renowned, illustrious}
Delm: Marsaili Sinclair-Synklar
Matrona: Solomon Sinclair
Founders MP: Haralt Molyneaux Sinclair
Spokesperson: Benneit Taafe Sinclair
Militia: Deamhans {demon, devil, fiend, divine power, divine messenger}
Militia Commander: Peader GilleChriost
Associate Member Families: Molyneaux, FitzSimons, Tobin, Reamon, Taafe, Synklar, Asahi, Komori
Territory: [map 4] (650 sq km) landhold located west of Stonehaven in the Kiso Mountains lowlands near the Akazuna {red sand} coastline and Hawks Bay, (165 sq km) property adjacent to the landhold, various properties both worldwide and stellar
Agriculture:
fishing, charter fishing, sea greens farming
Cathedral Forests - five thousand ha of growing forests of banked timbers grown for the future, seed bank and library, popular with hikers and campers, includes the seventy ha Tree Shrine which includes imported and native species from across Nejiro
Synklar Farms - farming cooperative partnered with vertical farms growing organic oats, rye, wild rice, barley, durum, peas, soy, goats, pigs, alpaca, yak, sheep, apple and stone fruit orchards, peanuts, tree nuts, root vegetables, table vegetables, greens
Keija Cha Titian {tea terraces} - tea plantation growing and preparing ancient and modern varieties of green, black, and white teas
Yorokobi no Shukaku {joy harvest} - aquaponics and hydroponics greenhouse farm facilities that grow garden vegetables, greens, herbs, beans, berries, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onion, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, wasabi, togarashi {chilies}, shoga {ginger}, shiso {perilla leaves}, negi {scallions}, mitsuba, karashi {mustard}, goma {sesame}, daikon radish, nasu {eggplant}, kabocha {squash}, lotus root, mizuna, kinoko {mushrooms}, yuzu {citrus fruit}, salmon, trout, tilapia, bass, shrimp, prawns, bluegill, sturgeon, barramundi
Kuria de Akarui {clear and bright} - hand harvested sea salt
Birch Hill Station - 1300 ha ranch running approximately five thousand head each of free range grass fed sheep and beef cattle
Darling Orchards - grows citrus, olives, figs, wine and table grapes, leafy vegetables, tomatoes, beans, lentils, onions
Corporate:
Synklar Shooting Supplies - retail chain stocking firearms, reloading equipment, reloading components, ammunition, gun cleaning equipment, optics, shooting accessories, shooting rests and bipods, firearm parts, tools, and accessories, books, videos, software, offers range services, classes, and certification
Sinclair Community College - offers over two hundred associate and certificate programs including specialized career training, and technical areas of study, also guild and industry certification courses.
Ciara {black, mountain range} - crafts antique style and cut crystal glassware and stemware, crystal, tableware, jewelry, gifts, art
Gensai Arann {fishermen sweaters} - crafts handmade lanolin and lambs wool signature sweaters, socks, hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs
Total Beverage - wholesale and retail distributors of juice, water, soft drinks, and alcohol of every variety worldwide
Nickelbrooke - brews artisanal original recipe root beer that is brewed with honey, anise, burdock, cinnamon, orange peel, sassafras, and sarsaparilla root, both alcohol and soft drink versions are sold in glass grolsch bottles
Flying Cavalry - a private military contractor operating mostly in the Kiso Mountains region involved mostly in mountain search and rescue operations, ski patrol, aerial survey and inspections, regional security patrols, medical and emergency evacuations, also bounty, bandit, and pirate hunting via mechanized (airship, patrol boats, vtols, amphibious, bikes, trikes, atvs, apcs) jump infantry that works closely in concert with the Deamhans and the NPO Wylde Rangers
Vigor Automotive - manufactures electric and hybrid commercial and medium duty vehicles, delivery trucks, firefighting vehicles, ambulances, emergency vehicles, armored trucks, heavy duty trucks, buses, coaches, power trains, components, parts, tractors, haulers, cranes, construction vehicles and equipment, military support vehicles, passenger cars, sports cars, race cars, and passenger trucks
Immortelle - crafts and manufactures upscale natural cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, health and beauty branded products using ancient traditional Provence methods with italian starflower, lavender, rosemary, shea butter, and almonds
The Devils Playground - reservation only restaurant with bar, club, and exhibition spaces for adults twenty five and older, has public and private playrooms, the interior service staff is painted in all over red body paint designs, bouncers and exterior staff wear suits in shades of dark red, with locations on the landhold and in Lanikai, Hilo, and Whistler
Knights Inn - themed upscale motel chain with locations near most tourist areas and also at Road Stations and Service Plazas worldwide
Yume Shokuji {dream meals} - Division One contains our test kitchens and makes tasty, nutritionally balanced meals ready to eat from soup to nuts for military personnel in regular, kosher, vegetarian, and allergen free varieties, there is a wide variety of meals made with fish, poultry, egg, pork, tofu, and lean red meats, each meal contains a protein rich entree, two vegetable dishes, a rice or potato dish, whole grain baked goods, a soup or noodle cup, fruit, a dessert dish, and beverage choices of green and black tea bags, matcha, finely powdered cocoa, finely powdered coffee, finely powdered electrolyte drink, and finely powdered milk, the meals also include spice, honey, and sauce packets, water pills, snack items such as nuts, trail mix, dips (guacamole, bean, ranch, hummus, nut) and whole grain crackers or chips, candy, chocolate, instant ramen, oatmeal or porridge cups
Division Two makes tasty, nutritionally balanced frozen food meals for individuals and families that contain one protein entree, one slow carbohydrate side, one fast carbohydrate side, and one whole grain baked good in breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices for children or adults, also available are family style casseroles, and sweet, or savory pies, available in the freezer section of your local grocers worldwide
Division Three makes trail mixes, and separate mix and match dehydrated or ready to eat food packets for camping, and also meal bars, and snack bars available at outdoor, sports, and grocery retail stores worldwide
Trodai Threalmhu {warrior equip} - retail store chain that sells tactical gear, tools, and equipment, personal armor, personal weapons, ammunition, bdus, military surplus, camping and survival gear, travel gear, camping, hunting, and survival clothing and accessories, footwear, knives, has weapon ranges, and offers training and certification
FitzSimons Armory - manufactures personal firearms, support weapons, tactical gear and accessories, heat sinks, amplifiers, ballistic and energy weapons for vehicles and field guns, combat vehicles, patrol boats
Pure Sight - designs, engineers, and manufactures imaging systems, targeting systems, fire control systems, sensors, optics, maintenance and repair equipment, accessories, scopes, rangefinders, binoculars, telescopes, magnifying glass, lenses
Clear Vision - designs and manufactures prescription eyewear, sunglasses, contacts, goggles, safety eyewear, marine masks and eyewear, face shields, bionic and cybernetic eyes, surgical diagnostic and correction equipment
Marguerite Rolling Stock Company - manufacture railroad vehicles, cars, and equipment
Grace Note Suites - business and residential suite hotel chain
Camp Everfree - located close to the Akazuna Coast it is actually three coed sleepaway summer camps for children and teens - a traditional camp, a performing arts camp, and a science and nature camp - around Lake Chozame {sturgeon} [eleven point seven square kilometers and sixteen meters deep] surrounded by the Lakewoods Forest, all the campgrounds are located around the lake, the campers socialize and compete with each other, the camp is within hiking and boating distance of the Akazuna Coast beaches, and the lake flows into the Jamboree River which has up to class three whitewater rapids and empties into Hawks Bay
Seppun {kiss} - professional matchmaking services that includes background checks and dating and relationship coaching
Papillon {butterfly} - gallery and exhibition hall for artists and artisans - locations on the landhold, Stonehaven, Whistler, Lanikai, Yousai, Uchusen Kichi {spaceport}, Port Fortuna
Starfire Design - jewelry designs in sterling silver and gemstones, glass, wood, and ceramic beads available through upscale department stores
Caledonian Railways - provides electric and high speed regional and commuter railway service, regional and continental freight service
Ironstone - mines, ironworks, and steelworks
Seven - manufactures consumer electronics, optical fibers, optoelectronic devices, optical media, commercial photocopiers and printers
Margarida Yacht Club - includes a clubhouse, a marina, a guard gated community, and a boatyard on Hawks Bay
Daisy Education Management Organization - chain of private school programs that provide award winning curriculum and methodology with passionate educators, a socially active community and individualized learning plans tailored to students specific needs, challenging coursework where students may initiate and participate in projects, internships, investigative research, and global experiences that also provides online education for public and private students from kindergarten to twelfth grade, as well as career learning programs designed to prepare learners of all ages with competitive skills, grants and scholarships are available - campuses are located on the landhold, Stonehaven, Hilo, Kamloops, Whistler, Port, and Marena - the most competitive and desired are:
Hellazein Military Schools are uniformed (cerulean blue and kobicha brown plaid trousers, skirts, or kilts at student preference and gunmetal gray shirts) coed with middle, high school, college prep, and junior college classes with board and day school options, has a rigorous admittance process that accepts up to fifteen hundred students at each campus with a student teacher ratio of one in twelve, and mandatory athletic and leadership programs with high standards of excellence, honor, discipline, integrity, and character, the military schedule includes a seven week deep dive curriculum that focuses intensely on one subject each cycle, and also military history and tactics, applied science, math, and engineering, orienteering, military drills and exercises, adventure training, and Junior ROTC, there are twelve varsity teams (Steeds) (cross country, swimming and diving, association football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, spirit teams, track and field, baseball, rugby, table tennis, field hockey), an equestrian center, weapon ranges, a rowing and sailing center, and several social and academic clubs
Vanguard High School is a coed boarding school with core skills and values that emphasize problem solving skills, critical inquiry and research, intellectual curiosity, and social responsibility, the school offers an extensive STEM based curriculum that includes artificial intelligence, DNA science, neurobiology, linear algebra, organic chemistry, robotics, quantum mechanics, and marine biology, the school does not neglect or disdain the humanities and has extensive offerings including criminal law, languages (latin to welsh), speech and debate, ethics, computer graphics and animation, animal behavior, design elements, finance, culinary arts, broadcast and film production, sports science, and natural resource management, student research has an essential role in learning and they must complete an original engineering or experimental research project as well as defend a Senior Thesis, students must complete credits in physical education or compete in interscholastic sports (competive dance and cheerleading, gymnastics, archery, swimming and diving, golf, track and field, tennis, baseball, basketball, association foitball, rugby, rowing), students participating in the mentorship program are involved in research and/or project development at mentoring agencies that include universities, government institutions, and corporations, students with exceptional performances may join the school's science and engineering research program where there is a variety of learning exploration and career training opportunities such as job shadowing, work site visits, prominent guest presentations and talks, and internships, career and technical education courses are also available in several fields along with guild and industry certification courses
Idyllwild Arts Academy - high school level coed boarding school whose mission is changing lives through the transformative power of art, and motto: non nobis solum {not for ourselves alone}, (to attend students must take a cognitive skills test and placement exam, an artistic skills test, audition, and interview) it offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum alongside professional training in the arts to a diverse student body of gifted young artists from across Nejiro that join in the pursuit of artistic excellence in music, dance, theater, visual arts, creative writing, film and digital media, and fashion, students are united by a profound passion for the arts complemented by a robust and innovative academic curriculum, every aspect of our program promotes growth as bold artists, curious learners, and mindful citizens, our expert faculty members work with young artists and they understand and practice different approaches to teaching to allow them to flourish, from weekday mornings until early afternoons students can be found engaging in spirited debate in history class, practicing algebraic concepts, testing the properties of gases, or conversing in Russian or French, in the afternoons and early evenings students take to the studios and direct their attention to the practice of their chosen art form from pointe classes, to theater rehearsals, or poetry workshops, in addition to classes and rehearsals there are dedicated times to community building, student club meetings, advisory meetings, and school assemblies, students receive supportive attention and dozens of performance, gallery, and presentation opportunities, to graduate students must complete sixteen academic credits, two credits of laboratory science, two credits of art history and theory, three credits of electives, complete participation in the fitness requirement of three thirty minute workouts a week (may be met through fitness center workouts or classes, use of jogging trails or walking routes, and a variety of team/group activities such as tetherball, badminton, figure skating, rhythmic gymnastics, synchronized swimming, ping pong, ultimate frisbee, association football, and basketball), and complete the requirements of their arts concentration every year, personalized guidance and expert portfolio reviews allow graduates access to their choice of very selective colleges, universities, and conservatories
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Yabai
Takomatsuri and Kite Fighting: A History
Kites have been around for quite some time now, having purportedly been invented in China during the fifth century. This statement is disputed by historians who insist that flying kites is something people have done for over two millennia. Initially, the Chinese used a fine article like silk, which was plentiful in that region, lined with bamboo. The men who supposedly invented it are named Lu Ban (or Gongshu Ban and Mozi (sometimes pronounced Mo Di). Others say that a kite was used by a Chinese General named Han Hsien in 200 BC, to aid him to surprise attack an oppressive Emperor in a rebel raid. As time went on, and ancient civilizations traded with each other, the invention of kites made their way to different nations - initially those in Asia. Thailand, Korea, Japan, and India among other Asian nations, established their own style of kites, as western countries caught on the trend as well.
China heavily influenced Japan during its infant years, so that's how kites were introduced to Japan. Buddhist monks who would travel from China to Japan would bring all sorts of cultural factors that would play major roles in Japan's society, such as language, religion, and inventions - and one of those was the kite. In Japanese 'kite' is pronounced as tako and written as kanji symbol. Kites were made to aid in the construction of buildings, lifting carpentry materials up to rooftops. They were also used in religious practices and were incorporated in many mythological legends. Some of these legends are very grandiose, telling stories of men who would ride kites to visit their lonely sons in faraway islands, while others spoke of a thief who flew up to the roof of Nagoya Castle to steal the golden scales of the statue of a dolphin perched on top. The story does not have a happy conclusion - he was caught because he had been boasting about this act, and his entire family was boiled in oil.
Ever - progressing technology has aided in developing the kite to fly more efficiently and to be used for purposes both important and recreational. Kites have so far been used as a lift to carry people off the ground, signals for the military, tools to test winds, a means of rescuing people, as a distance measurer, and so much more. As for recreational purposes, aside from the fun with simply stringing a kite along, there are several competitions that involve the creation of kites, and the mastery of manipulating kites. There's aerial ballet, for example, where sports kites are made to follow certain patterns of movement simultaneously to put up a show. A more aggressive recreational kite sport that is famous and often celebrated is kite fighting.
The kite fighting sport originates in India. These fighting kites are called patang and were used in competitions during festivals and celebrations. Indian kite fighting then made its way to other Asian countries through trade. Dutch traders are believed to be the one who brought the sport to Japan and then to western nations.
Unlike the usual, traditional kites which can be large, graceful, and colorful, kites used for fighting are lightweight, volatile, and quick to follow each calculated tug. The point of this competition is for one kite to successfully wrap around the other, and cut the string off the opponents kite. The strings that hoist the flags up have glass that coats their lines, making it easier to slice the opponents string off compared to normal kites. Aside from cutting the string itself, another kite fighting competition involves dragging the entire kite down with yours. The kites used here are much bigger, though, with each large kite being maneuvered by an entire team of people.
One fighter kite, traditionally formed, constructed with washi paper and bamboo, and possesses six sides is the Rokkaku Dako. The Rokkaku Dako is shaped as a hexagon, vertically upright, that bends with the wind. Its bridle has four points, while a spar runs down vertically, crossed by two more spars, somewhat forming the letter I. There are three strings that hold each end (amounting to six in total), shortly joining together to form the tail. The kite usually has designs and paintings on them, commonly of well known samurai, myths, and legends.
The Nagasaki Hata kite resembles the more popular idea of what a kite looks like. It is diamond shaped and easy to fly. This is the kite that historians suspect was influenced to the Japanese by Dutch traders. These kites come in many different colors, patterns, and illustrations. The Buka kite, which is less popular, is made from bamboo spars and lightweight washi, has a two point bridle and is rectangular in shape. There is no design that is native to the Buka kite, so it encompasses many.
Takomatsuri is a Nejiroan national holiday and occurs annually on May 1, it is the first festival of Golden Week. in Hilo there are several different fight competitions, and residents prepare for this exciting event long beforehand by making their own kites and designing them themselves. The first competition is a team competition that battles head to head on the banks of the Canawa River in Sunrise Meadows Park in the Downtown ward. These kites measure about seven meters by three meters large, and usually have a mascot or symbol painted on them to represent the team. Many of these teams are formed by students from local high schools and colleges, and also by members of law enforcement, militia, emergency services, and public safety units that are taken very seriously. Because of the windy weather that accompanies May and the flow of the Canawa River, the direction that the wind blows aids in the heated entanglement of the kite strings. The tug of war thus ensues, as the winner of this competition is the team that successfully yanks the other kite towards a certain mark suspended over the river in their direction. The battle grounds for more traditional kite fighting, with string cutting and blow - by - blow commentary of the attacks, are across the river and during heated moments between participants in the competition, you might even see some of them walk into the river just to regain control of their kite, and steer it away from other players - or let it dive straight into theirs. These kites must measure 1.65 meters by 1.35 meters and have a gagari {sharp metal} on their kite string to aid in cutting off the opponents kite. The last competition is an aerial ballet competition between teams that is judged on choreography and synchronicity. There are also giant kites filled with inscriptions of names of those newly born launched to bless them in the coming years. During the windiest part of the day kites measuring three and a half meters by three and a half meters are launched tightly together, trying to cut one another with friction. There are kites flown just for the pleasure of seeing them fly. Koinbori, carp streamers, are flown to symbolize the strength the fish portray when they swim against the current in their day to day lives, a representation of how ideally strong and progressive a Nejiroan man should grow to be in all aspects of his life. There is a parade of one hundred yatai or floats at sundown, traditional festival music is audible everywhere, and people march with gusto around the streets. A festival is not complete without stalls of food that you can pick from for snacks or meals, karaage and udon are especially popular at this time.
There are many websites that teach you how to build a kite if you really want to get into it and create one yourself. It's easy to order the parts, and get digital instruction sheets on how to go about them, depending on which kind of kite style you choose. Most seasons are ideal for flying kites - perhaps the time most difficult to fly is April because of the many rain showers across most of the continent of Tairiku. Summer, usually July, August, and September, with great visibility, and clear skies, and air is the most popular time to fly. December and January hold cooler temperatures, but if you can brave the cold when the sun is out, flying is a 'cool' experience. Kite fighting can be fun and is a great cultural sport to bond with friends and family. There are dozens of kite flying and fighting school clubs, also amateur, and professional teams for those who become passionate.
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The Nikko Chiku Great Get Together {sunshine district}, fair and exposition occurs the last two weeks of August every year in Harmony Meadows (five hundred acre nature preserve with permanent fairgrounds, and campgrounds - please remember to pay your respects at the Hahanarudaichi to chichinaruten sora jinja {mother earth and father sky shrine}) just outside Hilo (about an hour and a half west by train). It attracts more than one million visitors each year and celebrates the agriculture, craft, and industry of the chiku. It is the largest and oldest agricultural and industrial exposition on the planet. A salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment, and achievement of the chiku. National media frequently ranks the event as one of the top events globally and is always a top ten choice for summer fun. The Great Get Together opens with the Starlit Illumination Parade the evening before the fairgrounds open, that ends at the Grandstand with a fireworks show and a welcome ceremony, with the Illumination Sensation Parade running every night thereafter through the fairgrounds. Every night also features a unique fireworks display done by a different company at different venues (vote for you favorite on the Great Get Together App). Agricultural contests are held for largest and best in breed for swine, sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, horses, dogs, and llamas. There are also a wide selection of races, contests, and hobby exhibitions (e.g. rooster crowing, calligraphy, pie eating, ugly lamps, the boom lab, open karaoke, wheelbarrow races, the moo - la - la mud run, kite flying and fighting, arm wrestling, wood chopping, flower arrangements, redneck relay, cheese carving, best produce, best flowers, lego challenges, robot challenges, tractors pulls, best quilt etc.). There are more than nine hundred classes of food and beverages judged, the Avenue of Breeds will hold more than three hundred representatives, and there will be more than five hundred exhibitors and concessions that include food (from cotton candy to takoyaki) with over seventy varieties on a stick, merchandise (from t-shirts to tools), craft exhibits, demonstrations, and classes (from smithing to brewing), and vendors (from farm machinery to hot tubs). The Fiddle & Drum holds musicians, craftspeople, and luthiers who craft, play, and repair instruments from fine violins to washboards, with daily demonstrations of their arts. Thrillville offers the newest, fastest, most jaw dropping and hair raising adventure and thrill rides to be found on the planet, along with arcades, midway games, and street entertainers. The Grandstand will host a big name artist every evening and this year includes the bestselling acts Blue, Big Bang, H.O.T., Shinwa, Trick Pony, Shooters, Yasuno Mitsuda, Twice, Got 7, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Emma Shah, Baby Metal, Zayn Malik, and Darren Cross. The three free stages and the Fair Coliseum will host concerts, theater, debates, athletic and martial exhibitions and competitions, urban and celtic step contests, beauty pageants, and other events daily. There are puppet shows, storytimes, strolling minstrels, and comedians performing on the fairgrounds daily. There will be bullfighting, a rodeo, horse races, pig races, and competitive hoedowns. The Fair Coliseum will host the Nikko Cup, a hotly contested invitational association football tournament of high school and college clubs from around the world. There are several trade shows on the fairgrounds for livestock, scientific advances, fashion, agricultural machinery and equipment, hearth and home goods, aircraft and automobiles. The Industrial Expo showcases the most competitive technology and processes used in the chiku and will represent over two hundred organizations from diverse industrial sectors (defense, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical, packaging, biotechnology, textiles, machine tools, glass, engineering, process equipment) demonstrating their capabilities in the fields of design, engineering, equipment, supply, and support. There are always a wide variety of interactive and educational exhibits from around the chiku and the world at large. Join us as we strive to celebrate Nikko through amazing events, hands on experiences, and educational opportunities.
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Kapten Bjornsen sighed as e read the notes on the various battles that have taken place since the arrival of that unknown force. He slammed his fist down on the desk, trying to contain his rage. While they had yet to cause serious damage to his units and those under his protection, the unknown units were causing havoc among the population of the region they dropped into. Luckily there were few casualties among the civilians of the area. He hoped the addition of Fortress to the group coordinating the killbox would be enough to help.
Suddenly a feeling of being watched came over Marius. He looked around in almost a panic, but relaxed when he spotted SjalBranna. "Any news on how the training is going for the Special Ops team?"
Sjalbranna smiled, and shook his head, "They are trying to keep communications and distractions to a minimum. I don't doubt they are doing well, however. I believe Mr Quist has something he'd like to talk to you about."
Marius smiled, "If it's about the damned LRMs again, I'm gonna go crazy."
Sjalbranna sighed, "I think it has to do with your Rescue command idea. Anyway, i'll take my leave." He, for once, actually left using the front office door.
Kapten Bjornsen chuckled a bit to himself. After calming down, he called to his aide, "Get me Quartermaster Quist."
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“Sir I have passed on your plans for the SAR vehicle and the local manufactures are interested.” Quist starts out with before he is fully in his commander’s office. He just notices that someone just walked by him. He hands a data pad to Bjomsen.
“Slow down. You are going to pop a seal.” He looks over the information on the pad.
“Yes sir.” He tries to slow down his mind. “They like the idea and are even thinking of making them on all the different motive frames.” He grabs a chair and brings it around the desk to sit next to his commander and point out parts of the working ideas that have been talked over. “They feel that different clients will want different motive systems due to location and cost.” He points out other parts of the talks they had. “They would be happy to have us work with them and show what these vehicles can do.”
“I will need to go over what you have here, I am happy that they think this vehicle is useful.” Bjomsen looks at his QM. “I think you should get some chow and some rest. I will let you know what I think of what they are offering.”
“Yes Sir.” Quist looks like someone just took his best toy.
“Mr. Quist, nice work on this.” Looking at his QM and watching him pick up. “Now chow and rest.”
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OK so I need a head count for Sunday.
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They who sit here do so with a great weight on their shoulders. Let them carry that weight with honor.
From the suiboku-ga {ink wash painting} of Mt. Eruburasu hanging to the right of the Nejiroan Flag in Parliament House done by the artist Enigmaris.
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I shall be there. :)
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I will be there.
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At the main customs office in the space port.
“All your paper work for your cargo is order for your cargo.”
“Thank You, I need to get a hold of Crazy Bunny Trucking.”
“Why them?”
“My orders are to have them pick up this cargo. Only them.”
“OK we have a land line over at that desk.” The officer points to an open desk.
“Thanks once more.” He heads over to the desk and calls CBT.
“Crazy Bunny Trucking, may I help you?”
“Yes I have a shipment for Ratchet Repairs that needs to be picked up at the space port.”
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Goodies?
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Goodies?
Yes
But not fir you >:D
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:'(
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I'll be there. I got your address in my PMs.
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how do I get there? again :D
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I expect to be there. Thanks
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how do I get there? again :D
Just walk down the street ::)
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Joy calls Meiyo. “Chiji I have a message from Mr. Corado that your roller skates will by ground side in a few days.”
“Chu-i Saganami to militia command, Taiga to command, I have spotted raider force moving north along the river. They have units on both sides of the river moving at about 50 kph. I say again raiders moving north along the river at 50 kph.” Checking the sensor readouts. “Sensors have two companies of ‘Mechs, two companies of ground vehicles and two flights of VTOLs.”
“Command to Taiga, roger your last message, raiders moving north at 50 kph along both sides of river. Unit strength battalion plus.”
“Tell the GSF to move it before they make the bridge. If they cross then they will be at full force.” Checking the readings once more. “They are split 60/40, the larger force is on the east side.”
“Roger that. They have a Dropper north-east of your location. It would be best to get your section out. Your pop guns will only get you in trouble.”
“Roger command, we are out.”
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Weather update:
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Weather update:
I know. with luck it stays east of us. if not I have my shed or garage to play in :thumbsup:
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It's looking worse.
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OK so with the way the storm is tracking I have to call off Sundays game. So what weekend next month works for you all.
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The 11th I will be in Montauk.
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I'd prefer the 19th. The 26th I can play, but I'll be late. Got something to do that day til around 130-200pm
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No preference.
I hope Sunday isn't as bad as the storm of 1938.
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I have driven and lived through worse conditions. Game day next month doesn't matter to me.
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Y'all on LI stay safe ya' hear!
Also, I am in search of paint projects. That being said each player who has a unit in the GSF send me a PM with a list of 4 minis(vehicle, mech, or BA) and I will choose one from the list to paint, NO UNSEENS OR TRIPODS. If you have a unit scheme I will need a pic, if you want a camo scheme just tell me.
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Is it just me, or did that storm swerve to avoid hitting Long Island? xp
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Looks like some powerful juju at work.
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The powers that be, know not to mess w/ my battletech family.
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And after swerving east to avoid hitting Long Island, it went north and swerved west and camped over Poughkeepsie.
There is some serious dark magic involved here. :o
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At the main customs office in the space port.
“All your paper work for your cargo is order for your cargo.”
“Thank You, I need to get a hold of Crazy Bunny Trucking.”
“Why them?”
“My orders are to have them pick up this cargo. Only them.”
“OK we have a land line over at that desk.” The officer points to an open desk.
“Thanks once more.” He heads over to the desk and calls CBT.
“Crazy Bunny Trucking, may I help you?”
“Yes I have a shipment for Ratchet Repairs that needs to be picked up at the space port.”
yippie long awaited shipment has arrived the proper trucks are deployed by kiahs orders
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They may still be delivering all of the stuff that I had to pull out of my base.
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I believe those filthy capellans stole my dropship.
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How did you get a dropship?!? :o
How do you know they stole it?
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OK so we will try for the 19th.
My house and with luck no more storms :-X
I will ask if you can make it early please do.
I will be starting the mission at 1pm. So if you are late you will enter next turn.
Have end of month things to do :thumbsup:
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My dropship is from wave 2, will explain in depth at game
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Sorenson Koichizoku
colors: brown, silver
kamon: gyrfalcon in mantle
Delm: Hugo Sorenson
Spouse: Iduna Tromso
Matrona: Ellora Sorenson-Hakulani
Spouse: Adam Hakulani
Founders MP: Reed Sorenson
Spokesperson: Rinji Holst Sorenson
Militia: Longwings
Militia Commander: Katja Rask Sorenson
Associate Member Families: Bergfalk, Holst, Landvik, Mardh, Rask, Rurik, Anchikar, Nitai, Sapporo, Toya
Territory: [map 7] (650 sq km) landhold on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Sredinnay Range, plus one quarter of the town of Civitas located at the center of the borders of the allied neighbor Koichizoku of Palakiko, Yakovich, and Isobe, plus sixteen hundred and fifty square kilometers of property to the north of the landhold
Agriculture:
Rurik Falconry
Nitai Timber {forest} - tree plantations, plus fields of bamboo and hemp
Sky Greens - hydrocell powered aeroponics and hydroponic multilevel rotating greenhouses producing produce, biogas from methane digesters, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and goats
Corporate: Four Corners Zaibatsu
Sorenson Shooting Club - clubhouse, pro-shops, onsite gun dealers, rentals, licensing, safety and instruction courses, indoor and outdoor ranges for firearms and archery, shoothouses, sharpshooting ranges, virtual simulators, league competitions, locations in Civitas, Hilo, Leyte, and the landhold, special rates for law enforcement, militia, and military personnel
Helical - manufactures munitions, autocannons, antiaircraft weapons, field guns, support weapons, missile systems, lasers, heat sinks, amplifiers, APCs, VTOLs, combat vehicles, and the Shajiku {axle} [local variant of an Axel MK1] (one million ryu), and the Katai-sha {dismantler} [local variant of a Demolisher] (two million ryu)
Sorenson Airships - engineering and construction of law enforcement, military, and civilian airships for cargo, passenger service, reconnaissance and surveillance duties, Zefa [local variant of a Zephyr], Neptune [local variant of a Poseidon Mobile Engineering Platform], Canentia [local variant of Gossamer drone] Ekitai {liquid} [local variant of Eckener Tanker] Aurora {dawn} [local variant of a Dawn Treader]
Sorenson Moving and Storage
Hope Valley Resort - the rustic mountain resort includes hiking trails, fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, history and geology tours, watercolor and photography workshops, a full service restaurant, meandering high mountain meadows, wood fired saunas, relax and unwind in a hammock with your favorite book, with easy access to Sierra Lake, the Kirkwood Ski Area, and Grove Hot Springs
Civitas Symphony Orchestra - resident orchestra at the Lyric Arts and Cultural Hall, (with the world's most beautiful sound), in Civitas where it performs about seventy concerts a year with regular touring destinations across Nejiro and the stellar system with principal conductor Nodoka Okisawa, there is an exclusive online concert series for members of the Hall, members of the Hall may also digitally meet and chat live with members of CSO, and access the streaming subscription service which offers interactive virtual concerts and recordings of live performances, it also includes bespoke playlists, exclusive interviews and articles, coffee session playlists curated by members of CSO with digital program notes, digital and interactive activities, over eighty years of archived performances from ballet to musicals to operas, movie night showcases films that the CSO recorded the scores for
Blue Star Line - planetary, stellar, and interstellar passenger liners, and cargo service, also owns and operates fleets of taxis, trains, buses, ferries, small craft, and civilian dropships
Sorenson Logistic - commercial and industrial ground and air freight, distribution, warehouses, commercial and industrial moving company
Sredinnay Institute - scientific studies of mountain geology, volcanoes, and earthquakes
Convo VRS - video relay services with interpreters for the deaf, translation services and interpreters for foreign language visitors, closed captioning services
Sorenson Lumber - sells building supplies, tools, lumber, custom mill work stores worldwide
Sorenson Insurance - firm offers general and professional liability, health, workers compensation, vehicle, life, disability, travel, rental, pension, device, warranty, supplemental, property, and casualty
Aqua Saltare {water jump} - naturally carbonated mineral water with a high concentration of sodium bicarbonate, calcium, chloride, magnesium, sulfate, and potassium ions sold by the liter and half liter in glass bottles from natural wells in the Sredinnay Range
Sorenson Spark - software designer and publisher, known for video encoding tools, compression and decompression tools, encryption tools
Stern Accounting - large firm that has bookkeeping services, payroll services, and business analysis services for a large variety of corporate and private clients
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation - dna and genealogical research institute, expert family tree record search
Sorenson Builders - architectural firm, and construction company that builds residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructure projects worldwide
The Flight Handball Club
Longwings Air Display Team
Civitas Flyers Association Football Club
Sorenson Shipyards - makes water and stellar craft from dinghies to dropshuttles, marine engineering and construction, stellar engineering and construction, aerospace and aircraft engineering and construction
Sorenson & Sorenson - consumer healthcare company that provides women's healthcare products and services, makes and manufactures skincare products, wellness products, over the counter medication, baby care products, self care products, essential health products, medical devices, orthopaedics, surgery tools, interventional solutions, vision and eye care products, pharmaceutical products
Web Toonz - monthly subscription streaming digital service: cartoons, anime, comics, webcomics, manga, manhwa, visual novels, audio movies - online or download the app
Mirage - engineers and manufactures mass produced holographic projectors for home and business
Wheels - designs and manufactures road bikes, mountain bikes, cargo bikes, hybrid bikes, touring bikes, commuter bikes, comfort bikes, cruiser bikes, racing bikes, accessories, tools, and parts
The Sorenson Foundation - funds and bestows grants for anthropological and sociological research and education, publishes a quarterly peer reviewed academic journal
Whim Wham - amusement park of the latest and greatest thrill rides and rollercoasters with two locations - one about a half hour from Civitas, and one near the Akazuna Coast just outside Lanikai
Digital Life - online immersive multiplayer video gaming platform with chat rooms, and group video calls
Gryphon Rock - guarded, gated communities on the landhold with custom built two hundred square meter to two thousand square meter houses with up to five acre lots, townhomes and apartment complexes. community amenities include a private clubhouse, golf course, driving range, an equestrian center, fitness center, community pool and spa, parks, sports courts and fields, private airstrip, and a private boutique mall with shops, movie theater, restaurants and pubs, fees include landscaping services, sanitation, water, handyman services, home maintenance, and common home and appliance repairs. utilities are generated by geothermal and solar systems and have hydrocell generator backups
Road Rescue - heavy vehicle rescue and recovery towing company, also does salvage and repairs
Nathekse {night witches} - three squadrons of aerospace fighters that operate in the stellar system contracted mostly with escort or overwatch duties, sometimes as backup to law enforcement or military actions
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How has everyone been? It's been awfully quiet. And I just want to make sure game is still on for the 19th.
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How has everyone been? It's been awfully quiet. And I just want to make sure game is still on for the 19th.
so far so good :thumbsup:
as long as mother nature plays nice we are good :thumbsup:
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I've been logging in, but there just hasn't been anything to say.
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White is the mourning color because it is the lack of color, it is clean, untouched, and reflects both the loss of life and the start of a potential new life. The dead are dressed in white before they are burned.
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Kapten Bjornsen smiled as he looked over the various proposals from the local vehicle manufacturers for his Res-Q baseline design that was being converted to all modes of movement. He was intrigued by some of them, mostly those that were willing to share the design. While this was consuming his attention, he had Chief Tech Odden working with Beacon Advanced Technologies on expanding the nature of the NightNight Gun.
Odden's job was to help Beacon increase the formatting of the gun into .22LR rifle ammunition, so that it could be used in a long gun. While .22 caliber is not massively damaging and doesn't penetrate body armor, it still will penetrate clothing and skin to deliver the dosage. Also, Beacon will be assisted in changing the casing of the gun to allow a Kobold-encased trooper to utilize the NightNight gun as a sidearm.
Prior to this visit, as secured by Quartermaster Quist, the Winter's Dream would have purchased and taken delivery of enough NightNight guns to arm all adult members of the Winter's Dream. Not just the combat personnel but any that would be willing to train and accept one for self and home defense.
((Note: Prior investment in Beacon Advanced Technologies of, I believe, 1 million C-bills.))
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Kapten Bjornsen smiled as he looked over the various proposals from the local vehicle manufacturers for his Res-Q baseline design that was being converted to all modes of movement. He was intrigued by some of them, mostly those that were willing to share the design. While this was consuming his attention, he had Chief Tech Odden working with Beacon Advanced Technologies on expanding the nature of the NightNight Gun.
Odden's job was to help Beacon increase the formatting of the gun into .22LR rifle ammunition, so that it could be used in a long gun. While .22 caliber is not massively damaging and doesn't penetrate body armor, it still will penetrate clothing and skin to deliver the dosage. Also, Beacon will be assisted in changing the casing of the gun to allow a Kobold-encased trooper to utilize the NightNight gun as a sidearm.
Prior to this visit, as secured by Quartermaster Quist, the Winter's Dream would have purchased and taken delivery of enough NightNight guns to arm all adult members of the Winter's Dream. Not just the combat personnel but any that would be willing to train and accept one for self and home defense.
((Note: Prior investment in Beacon Advanced Technologies of, I believe, 1 million C-bills.))
it was 2 million back in month 9 (68/04)
I will need a number for the people getting this weapon. You may get all or some of them it is all up to how many are needed.
the APC's will be about 6 months out. the first one for you will be about 3 months out.
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220 NightNight guns including techs, support staff and dependents, as well as backups in case one or two fail. 200 for personnel, 20 for backups. I'm also going to start searching for two things related to the ResQ hovers. One is a crew for the first one, and second is 1 platoon of Firefighter Infantry(Motorized)[5 tons for troopers and equipment.]
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220 NightNight guns including techs, support staff and dependents, as well as backups in case one or two fail. 200 for personnel, 20 for backups. I'm also going to start searching for two things related to the ResQ hovers. One is a crew for the first one, and second is 1 platoon of Firefighter Infantry(Motorized)[5 tons for troopers and equipment.]
OK so the weapons will be shipped out over time due to the number. 50 you will get when get 50 over the next two months and the last 70 three months after the first batch.
As for the fire fighters we can talk more about this Sunday.
For the others please let me know who can make it. So far things look good.
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I’m sorry all, I will not be able to make it Sunday.
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I’m sorry all, I will not be able to make it Sunday.
Sorry you can not. Hope all is well.
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So who will be on hand. So I have an idea of how many burgers and dogs are needed.
The only thing I will say for people to bring is what you want to drink.
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I'll be there. And the weather is expected to be fairly pleasant. :thumbsup:
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I expect to be there
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Comstar message.
“Yo Pops!
I need you to bail me out. I blew my inheritance, even sold Ma’s “Apex Predator”, got a great offer for it. All my friends and I threw a Raving Mad Gala for the new Dean here at the school, right on the boundary. Boy was he enthusiastic. Grandma has said Sayonara, sadly.
Ibis”
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Traffic report, fatality on L.I.E. around exit 50, a different route other than L.I.E. is advised
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shadhawk and Devondra: Made it home OK. Thanks for the help. :thumbsup:
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shadhawk and Devondra: Made it home OK. Thanks for the help. :thumbsup:
cool glad you made it out and no problems getting home :thumbsup:
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OK so things could have been hotter for you all but the numbers just did not like me this time out xp
You will end up with these toys
MAD-9M Marauder, DGR-3F Dragon Fire, CRD-4D Crusader, OSR-2M Ostroc, PXH-4L Phoenix Hawk, STG-6L Stinger
LCT-1E Locust
Tokugawa Heavy Tank, Demon Tank x 2, Po Heavy Tank (LB-X), Regulator Hovertank, Main Gauche Light Support Tank
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser
The ComGuard would like the Ostroc. The Ghosts would like the Dragon Fire. The Militia would like the vehicles.
You talk and let me know what is what.
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So on to the new month and fun things >:D
Nejiro News 1
“A major story tonight is that the GSF engaged a major force north of Tentai Mizumi.”
Hilo TV3
“Today the GSF informs of a major battle that took place a few hundred kilometers north of Tentai Mizumi.”
HBC
“In tonight’s news we have a major report from the GSF about a battle north of Tentai Mizumi.”
The Tarawa Times
“Today the GSF informs us that they engaged in a major battle with unknown forces north of Tentai Mizumi.”
The Moro-Sun Times
“Reports have word that the GSF was involved in a major battle north of Tentai Mizumi.”
The Dakuu-orianyusu
What is the latest “Great News”, It’s the play warriors tell all that they just had the major battle. We ask what “Great” battle, are they speaking of? Does anyone other than the sell swords have proof of this “Great” battle? One must ask these things.
Shin no wadopuresu
Looks like the “Leaders” have news of a major fight here but does not show what happened. They say that this was a large event but nothing is shown. They say they protect you from major threats but show nothing.
At the Zenith jump point a group of JumpShips fade in.
As they settle in the crews take duty stations and start getting the DropShips prepped for they journey to Nejiro.
“Task group commander to task group, fighters to stations and all commanders report status.”
“Sir you need to see this.”
“What is it Go-cho?”
“From the last pass from satellite 4.” Showing the Chu-i the images on his screen. “About 100 klicks west of Quezon.”
“I see looks to be military vehicles.” Looking over the screen. “Gunsho get ahold of the militia and see if they have any units operating west of Quezon.”
“Yes Sir.”
“Go-cho did we have any sign of this on the pass before this?”
“No sir. This sat only passes this are once a day.”
“OK so who ever this they just got here in the last day.”
“Yes sir.”
The comms Gunsho calls over to the Chu-i. “Sir the militia said they do not have any units in the area in question. I also called the ComGuard and GSF and they also report no units in that area.”
“What about any of the Ichizoku or Koichizoku?”
“I am waiting on them.”
“Well they are not ours.” Looking around the room. “OK people I want reports of all other sources on this. Check with ATC to see if they any traffic in that area in the last 24 hours, ANY traffic.” Moving back to his desk. “Move people we have someone close to a city and I want to know just who they are and NOW!”
I will be talking to Grimm to see what is what with them.
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MAD-9M Marauder, DGR-3F Dragon Fire, CRD-4D Crusader, OSR-2M Ostroc, PXH-4L Phoenix Hawk, STG-6L Stinger
LCT-1E Locust
Tokugawa Heavy Tank, Demon Tank x 2, Po Heavy Tank (LB-X), Regulator Hovertank, Main Gauche Light Support Tank
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser
The ComGuard would like the Ostroc. The Ghosts would like the Dragon Fire. The Militia would like the vehicles.
You talk and let me know what is what.
As one of the onsite commanders, I will fully endorse to Kiah the requests of the ComGuard (old tech and solid), Ghosts (getting ammo will be a beast), and Militia, perhaps arrange a massive tailgate party for the delivery of the equipment to the militia. Do either of the other two commanders on the field want to either back me up or point out something I've forgotten?
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I agree. Bully shot down the Crusader, so I recommend it to him.
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I agree. Bully shot down the Crusader, so I recommend it to him.
He beat it up but it was not a kill..
The way you guys were going if it was a kill it also would be chaff.
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Duke would like either the Tokugawa, or the Fa Shih BA or the crusader(mainly because the unit is light on indirect fire support). In preferential Order
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Duke would like either the Tokugawa, or the Fa Shih BA or the crusader(mainly because the unit is light on indirect fire support). In preferential Order
What salvage units want is something to happen back stage.
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OK so things could have been hotter for you all but the numbers just did not like me this time out xp
You will end up with these toys
MAD-9M Marauder, DGR-3F Dragon Fire, CRD-4D Crusader, OSR-2M Ostroc, PXH-4L Phoenix Hawk, STG-6L Stinger
LCT-1E Locust
Tokugawa Heavy Tank, Demon Tank x 2, Po Heavy Tank (LB-X), Regulator Hovertank, Main Gauche Light Support Tank
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser
The ComGuard would like the Ostroc. The Ghosts would like the Dragon Fire. The Militia would like the vehicles.
You talk and let me know what is what.
Wait a minute? Did the bad guys just surrender and give us all their stuff? This is a little too convenient to me, but I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth.
First off, Euron is going to request that we parade the captured toys and prisoners to the press along with some Battle ROM footage (edited as necessary, of course), so we can show what took place to the trolls and naysayers.
Second, the Ironborn request dibs on the Regulator and the Fa Shih armor. Maria Botley would like to talk to somebody about the intact Phoenix Hawk and possibly trading the one she has for it once it's fully repaired. Also that 9M Marauder is tempting.
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And Because the other officers on the field are too busy doing other things "Duke" will order a couple of units on the other bank to scan the munitions and supplies, so we can determine A) TO WHOM did and/or do belong to B) type, quantity, and quality.
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And Because the other officers on the field are too busy doing other things "Duke" will order a couple of units on the other bank to scan the munitions and supplies, so we can determine A) TO WHOM did and/or do belong to B) type, quantity, and quality.
Good call, I completely forgot.
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And Because the other officers on the field are too busy doing other things "Duke" will order a couple of units on the other bank to scan the munitions and supplies, so we can determine A) TO WHOM did and/or do belong to B) type, quantity, and quality.
Inside Buildings
Shipping Containers
1) Pods for Badger A, Badger B, Badger C x2, Badger D
2) LB 10-X Auto Cannon x2, Armor Plate 3 tons
3) SRM 6 x4, Artemis IV FCS x4, 4 Medium Pulse Lasers x4, Armor Plate 1 ton
4) 25 tons vehicle parts (tracks, wheels, transmissions and so on)
Ammo Piles
1) 18 Aircraft bombs, LB 10-X Cluster 6 tons, LB 10-X Slug 6 tons, LRM 6 tons, Artemis SRM 6 3 tons, SRM 2 / 4 6 tons
2) 18 Aircraft bombs, LB 10-X Cluster 6 tons, LB 10-X Slug 6 tons, LRM 6 tons, Artemis SRM 6 3 tons, SRM 2 / 4 6 tons
Fuel Supplies
1) Diesel Fuel 2,640 gallons
2) Aviation Fuel 2,640 gallons
As for who put them here ..... well they did not have a note that said if found please return to >:D
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Why are we putting salvage discussions in two different places? Could we simply put it on the thread?
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Maria Botley would like to talk to somebody about the intact Phoenix Hawk and possibly trading the one she has for it once it's fully repaired. Also that 9M Marauder is tempting.
What is the model of Phoenix Hawk that Botley currently possesses and what is its condition?
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What is the model of Phoenix Hawk that Botley currently possesses and what is its condition?
Please take the talk about the toys back stage.
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What goes in the thread vs. what goes in the PM?
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What goes in the thread vs. what goes in the PM?
Talking about who gets or wants what toy from last mission is for back stage.
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The parts and munitions found among the buildings for aircraft should be considered an ill-omen. We should have the techs examine the parts to determine which aircraft they would be used for. Of course, they could be for the vtols we fought, but that should be investigated.
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sorry all been very tiered so just got to the boards today
we are getting a little ahead of ourselves
Kiah makes arraignments for the salvage from the buildings and the fields to be brought into the company stores, the requests for equipment from the field will be processed from the command office.
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the requests of the iron born for the tank and the fa shih battle armor will take president as they are part of the gsf
the requests from the others on the field seem reasonable - conference meeting will be held with the commanders to review the requests to ensure there are no adamant objections
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the requests of the iron born for the tank and the fa shih battle armor will take president as they are part of the gsf
the requests from the others on the field seem reasonable - conference meeting will be held with the commanders to review the requests to ensure there are no adamant objections
Planetry militia has first rights to armor salvage.
GSF has 100% salvage rights to all Battlemech salvage per the unit contract
Loyalty Forsaken or Disinherited is part of the GSF.
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the requests of the iron born for the tank and the fa shih battle armor will take president as they are part of the gsf
the requests from the others on the field seem reasonable - conference meeting will be held with the commanders to review the requests to ensure there are no adamant objections
So the way I read this is that Loyalty Forsaken is NOT part of the GSF. Very nice, wish I HAD KNOWN SOONER I WOULD have madesure there was more SHARPNEL AND FLECHETTE pieces than salvage on the field.
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Okay, so, there are many things wrong with giving the Tokugawa and fa shih to the ironborn right off the bat.
1. They requested the most items. We haven't even worked out what amounts of stuff we are each getting.
2. Loyalty Forsaken actually put in their claim first.
3. All of the players units are from the GSF.
4. Deciding unilaterally is not fair.
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Actually based on the requests everyone has made thus far, I am not seeing too many conflicts. I do not intend to make any form of a unilateral decision, but I am hoping to recommend something that will work for everyone.
No, Bully is not selling it all and being last seen on a dropship to Solaris...
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the requests of the iron born for the tank and the fa shih battle armor will take president as they are part of the gsf
the requests from the others on the field seem reasonable - conference meeting will be held with the commanders to review the requests to ensure there are no adamant objections
OOG AND OOC: rethink and edit this post. ( this is epic crash level otherwise)
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It was poorly phrased, Ogre. We've all done it. Hang in there
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okay all disregard my prior post
i did not realize requests were coming in from different areas
not used to all these privaite messaging
all requests are going to be regaurded
i have to go in and complie everyones requests from all the different areas.
a "company storage" was established way back by Jack so i was going to continue it
i am working though the pm now
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ogremage: My side requested the Fa Shih because we already have all the spare parts and components needed to fix and maintain Fa Shihs since we use 2 squads of them already. Same reason I want the Regulator, because we already operate 2 of them (the more different makes of vehicles you use, the more places you have to go to get the parts to maintain them; for a modern example: I doubt you can use the same parts to fix a Ford that you use to fix a Toyota). It's better to need only one type of parts, it's cheaper and you only have to shop with one company (unless the BT universe standardized ALL the parts no matter what machine you're trying to maintain).
If you really want the Fa Shihs, I guess I'll let you have them since I don't have enough APCs for the extra squad. I'll even sell you the components you need along with an instruction manual translated into the language of your choice and send a tech to explain how to maintain them.
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OK crew I will ask once more that all talk of the toy collection be done back stage :thumbsup:
Thank You 8)
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Items I need to know about GSF:
CO: Kiah
XO: Ironborn CO
S1: personnel ? (usually xo)
S2: intelligence/counterintelligence?
S3: operations
S4: supply/salvage/ repairs
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The COs of the GSF units will receive a message with the following downloadable content:
Stealth Armor 101: A seminar by the Ironborn.
Ironborn chief technicians Harald Hoare and Julia Goodbrother provide basic information on the subject of stealth armor. How does it work? How do you maintain and repair it? These questions and more will answered in this hour-long seminar.
Content Warning: Stealth Armor is still considered a closely-held state secret within the Capellan Confederation and as such will subject any who watch the following seminar to the scrutiny of the Maskirovka. The Ironborn will NOT be held responsible for any loss of life or limb you or your unit may incur from watching the following seminar. Therefore, consider yourself forewarned.
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“Sir I have another group of units in the area. They are moving towards the other two groups.”
“Any idea of how they got their”
“No sir they just got picked up by the recon sat.”
“OK, get the GSF on the line they will have to go see what is going.”
“Nejiro control to GSF we have three I say again three different units operating about 100 klicks west of Quezon. We need eyes on the ground.”
“Roger control GSF will send units.”
OK so we are go for Grimm on 10/17 start time 1 pm
normal drill people
1) Battlemech
1) Armored Unit
1) Infantry Unit
1) Player choice unit
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I'll be there.
Mech: Griffin "Ice QUeen" piloting.
Armor: Vedette "Tempest"
Infantry: Kobold Platoon & "Hunter's Den"
Wild Card: Black Knight "Second Chance" piloting.
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Can the units that took part in the most recent game be used? All of my mechs were on the field and all of my other units are escorting my support staff, supplies, and equipment to our new home.
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Can the units that took part in the most recent game be used? All of my mechs were on the field and all of my other units are escorting my support staff, supplies, and equipment to our new home.
Yes. They will be in the same condition as after the last mission as they will be going from that area to the new AO.
This goes for any unit involved in the last mission. They can be used on this mission but they will be down any ammo used and will have any damage taken from the mission.
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“Task force command to all ship commanders, get ready for landing operations. CAP will stay with the JumpShips, CAS will go in with the landing group.”
“Sir all commands report ready, Drop in five.”
“Good drop in five.”
“Sir TF-3068.2 is in system and ready to commence operations.”
“Good, give the group commander my complements and inform him we are ready on our end.”
“Task Force command to Task Group start you burn to the planet.”
“TG-3068.22 to Nejiro space control we request flight path and landing zone.”
“Nejiro space control to TG-3068.22 welcome, your flight path and landing zone has been transmitted.”
“”Sir the Task Group is in bound.”
“Good now get ready to do what we are here for.”
“Yes sir.”
“Sho-sho how may I be of service to you?” Nicolas ask.
“It has come to my attention that you will be relocating to Nejiro.”
“I will be moving my office to Nejiro for now. Things are too unsettled at this time and my office personal need a safe location.”
“Please do not think I have a problem with this. I find it a happy thing that you are looking out for your people.”
“Thank you. My people have looked after things for me and I look out for them.”
“That is something that many do not think of or do. But for the reason I am calling is to see if you have some room to transport something of importance to Nejiro.”
“As long as if will fit in to a cargo hold I see no problem.”
“This item will fit.”
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"Duke" being curious and looking to the future will inquire up the chain of command if anyone, a family, or a clan hold title or claim to the land at the previous battle site.
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Items I need to know about GSF:
CO: Kiah
XO: Ironborn CO
S1: personnel ? (usually xo)
S2: intelligence/counterintelligence?
S3: operations
S4: supply/salvage/ repairs
this is being worked on and a full list will be posted soon.
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OK question for the GSF commanders
The idea of showing off the equipment and POWs was put out so do you want to do this and what city would do this in?
On the Battle ROM front that is a no go. showing them will be a major intel coupe for all the bad guys.
Please answer back stage :thumbsup:
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“Chiji, Precentor Wilkes would like to have a word with you.”
“Please send his call in.”
“He is in my office.”
“Then send him in.”
Wilkes nods to Joy and walks into Meiyo’s office.
“So what brings you to my humble office” She eyes him over.
“I felt that this should not be handled by just an Acolyte.” He hands her a data pad that asks for a retina scan. “It also gives me a reason to get away from the compound.” He smiles. “I will wait in your outer office.” He walks out.
Meiyo performs the scan.
The opening screen is of the DCMS Dragon.
“I hope that this message finds you in good health and mind. With all that is happening around known space the Dragon’s needs are great. During this time of great need the Dragon asks much of the people. At this time I must ask more of you and your people to help the Dragon. At this time I bestow the rank of Sho-sho to you and command of all DCMS/DCA units in your system. May the Dragon protect you and your people!”
The image of Minamoto Kurita Gunji-no-Kanrei fades out.
“Joy would you have Precentor Wilkes come back into my office.”
As he re-enters her office. “I hope it is good news.”
“Yes and no, but I have to ask why you thought this was to importin to trust to a normal currier?”
“All messages are coded so that they cannot be read by just anyone, but all the stations the message moves through is not. By looking at the stations and the fact it is an alpha message gives it away.”
“I see, thank you.” She puts out her hand for him to sit down. “I would like to thank your personnel for what they did for us the other day.”
“Please no thanks are needed. That is part of our mandate out here after all. You have helped them by letting them attend training that will be of great help.”
“Just something we offer to all that help protect Nejiro.”
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“Sir the drone just entered the area the satellite spotted the unknown units and we have a bigger problem.”
“Get it out son, what is the problem?”
“We have civilians in the area.”
“Great! What in the name of the nine levels of hell are civilians doing out that way.”
“I have no idea but it looks like they are in trouble. A couple of the vehicles look to be burning.”
“OK, get word to the GSF so they know to bring medical support.”
“On it sir.”
for the DC the boss lady will be part of your force but she is an extra not part of the force. :thumbsup:
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“We are having problems with you and you groups travel papers.” The customs officer looks at the young woman. “We cannot let you continue on until we get this straightened out.”
“I do not understand. We did all of the paper work months ago.” She looks at the officer. “We were told that everything was good to go.”
“I cannot speak for who did your paper work I can only speak of what is need here and now and you are missing a bunch of the need travel forms.” He looks over to one of the security officers. “If you would please go with this officer he will take you to a place where you can fill out the missing forms.”
“OK but can the others and I find a place to stay first. Somehow I think this is going to take a while.”
“Understandable the officer will take you and you party to a place that you will be able to stay while this is handled. Due to the size of your group things will be …. close.”
“I understand, thank you.” She heads off to her group with the other customs officer.
“I am here to help. Due to how late in the day it is I will offer that you rest today and start fresh tomorrow.” The customs officer looks at the young woman and her group. “I will stay with you. If you need something, anything please just ask.”
“Once more thank you.” She informs the group that they have more paper work to do.
“Before we go to the rest area can we stop at a ComStar office? I need to send a message.”
“That is not a problem. They have offices in the complex.”
“I need this message to go out alpha.” She informs the Acolyte working with her.
“That is not a problem.” He looks over the address. “It will take about a week to get to its destination.”
“If that is the fastest way then it has to be.”
Message
Yo Pops
I need some help. We got out but not too far. You know how things work can you do anything from your end?
Ibis
“As I told the customs officer yesterday my group and I filled out all the travel forms months ago.”
“Yes I see but due to the way things are now things have changed and new forms are needed. This should not take long to fix.”
“That is what they always say.” She is not happy. “I am sorry for that. It has been one thing after another.”
“I do understand and we will look to make this be as quick as we can.”
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So check you pm's for what you got.
it was done by what was asked for. How long your unit is with the GSF. How much you did during the missions.
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“Sir the drone just entered the area the satellite spotted the unknown units and we have a bigger problem.”
“Get it out son, what is the problem?”
“We have civilians in the area.”
“Great! What in the name of the nine levels of hell are civilians doing out that way.”
“I have no idea but it looks like they are in trouble. A couple of the vehicles look to be burning.”
“OK, get word to the GSF so they know to bring medical support.”
“On it sir.”
for the DC the boss lady will be part of your force but she is an extra not part of the force. :thumbsup:
Does anyone have trained combat medics among their troops? If my troops are done with their combat medic training, i'm bringing them. If not, I'll bring my Kobolds, and hope that we can still evac the wounded.
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Devondra has a MASH unit and my personnel have good first-aid training.
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In deep the heavy woods of Shinrin. “Looks like I have new orders.” Looking at the readout on the pad. “I can do what is needed. No more waiting. I will also be free do deal with others that do not hold true the oath they have given.”
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17 October 2021
I will not be physically present.
My forces will be
Chimera
"Dog Pound" w/ BA
Mantueffel primary/w BA
Ajax B config/w BA
A note to command:
What is our objective(s)
1) intercept and engage if necessary unidentified forces?
2) evacuate the civilians?
3) both 1 and 2?
It should be decided by C.O.C.(chain of command) which units are tasked with which objective to complete. For example as my unit has no assets to aid non-combatants my objective should be to assist identifying and engaging the OPFOR if necessary away from the non-combatants. Please not I do not have any senior leadership(O4 or higher) present for this mission.
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17 October 2021
I will not be physically present.
My forces will be
Chimera
"Dog Pound" w/ BA
Mantueffel primary/w BA
Ajax B config/w BA
A note to command:
What is our objective(s)
1) intercept and engage if necessary unidentified forces?
2) evacuate the civilians?
3) both 1 and 2?
It should be decided by C.O.C.(chain of command) which units are tasked with which objective to complete. For example as my unit has no assets to aid non-combatants my objective should be to assist identifying and engaging the OPFOR if necessary away from the non-combatants. Please not I do not have any senior leadership(O4 or higher) present for this mission.
The mission is to find out who the units are that are operating in the AO are and what they are doing in that area.
Standing orders are and have always been to safeguard civilians.
How the GSF units do this is up to them.
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In light of the fact that we have much in the way of medical support, I'll be bringing my kobold platoon.
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In light of the fact that we have much in the way of medical support, I'll be bringing my kobold platoon.
So what is your full unit going to be?
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Kobolds in Hunter's Den
Ice Queen in Griffin GRF-3M
Vedette known as Tempest
Second Chance in Black Knight BL-6b-KNT
Should be fun. :)
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The Hands of the Goddess will be contributing the following units:
Griffin
Hussar
Pegasus
Karnov B with battle armor
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“Sir the drone shows three groups. Two are moving to the civilians and one group is holding back by the hills to the west. One group is moving from the west and the other from the south. The group in the hills looks to armor and infantry. The group moving from the west looks to be ‘Mechs and armor. The group from the south is also ‘Mechs and armor.
Just a reminder that Sunday at Grimm :thumbsup:
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I won't be there Sunday, but:
Dragon's Clutch-
MASH with Grandmother
Owens with battle Armor
Bandit Hover Transport outfitted for medevac with Raiden battle armor external
Kestrel Medevac VTOL
Heavy hover APC with 2 points of Kage Armor
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“Control to GSF strike force can you hold back a unit so we can drop them in a different location.”
“Roger control we can.”
“Tai-i we are setting up a perimeter around the civilian vehicles.”
“Good Chu-i, keep them safe.”
‘Tai-i, we will move to flank the others to draw some of the heat off the civilians.”
“Good, I will hit them head on. Maybe that will get them to think twice about attacking civilians.”
“Tai-i I have movement form east.”
“Keep an eye it. It could be ComGuard or Word of Blake units. We know that both have units in the area.”
“Sir they read as the Chiji’s forces.”
“This just got interesting.”
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“Did I just hear what I think I did?” Sergeant Rey asks over the comms. “I am passing this back to command.”
“Adept Wood to Lieutenant Tan, Chi-i Jung and I will setup around Dr. Musasho with her escort. Take the other units and see to the civilians.”
“Are the Strikers setting up around the civilian vehicles?” Adept Wood asks.
“Looks that way, they are setting up at the four points. Also the Karnovs are moving along the flank and the ‘Mechs are going after the other units.” Chi-i Jung responds.
“Lieutenant Tan that group by the civilian vehicles is the same group we had dealings with back in January that was giving Ceallach troops problems and Colonel Grayjoy and I said they could remove themselves from the field and once more in March when they helped with the Arkab problem. Do not start with them but if they fire on you return fire.”
“Now I see why Captain Bonanno wants to check fire on them.” Chi-i Jung states over the general comms.
“Lieutenant Tan I picking up some more chatter from the units just ahead.” Sergeant Rey reports to her CO.
“What do you have Rey?”
“I cannot make out a lot of it because they are talking so fast and Japanese, but it sounds like someone is asking for a butt kicking and someone is going to give it.”
“Lieutenant Tan I got movement from the south.”
“Keep an eye on it Sergeant.”
“Will do Lt.”
“Lieutenant Tan I am getting a combat feel but I cannot figure out where it is coming from. It does have a lot of new intel and some overlaps ours.” Sergeant looks at the readings. “Someone is dropping a lot of thunder.”
“That must be that group that back in February hit the Doc’s place and some of them were at the rest stop in March and the desert in April.“ Sergeant Tereshakaya cuts in.
“Lieutenant Tan I am getting a request we stand down from the unit between us and the mine lovers.” Chi-i Jung informs the GSF lead. “From what I am picking out we are going to have some prisoners.”
“Chiji Defense Forces you will stand down this matter is settled. The ones that are reasonable for the attack on the civilians and the commander of the other force are for the Chiji. The Battlemech belongs to me. The others will retire from the field. I have the codes to destroy the mines and will do so after my warriors and I are clear. Also have your flanking force stand down.”
After the Battlemech has been dragged from the mined area and the two Badgers have been escorted by Tora and Crab Battlemechs to the GSF units and a perimeter set the members of the unit that defended the civilians exit their vehicles and walk towards the MASH truck tending to the civilians. Tai-i Tan and Talon Sergeant Hasagawa’s battle armor squads stand ready. The older ‘Mech warrior holds up one hand to let them know they are not threat.
“Redi Musashi Kiko I offer to you the loyal service of the Burūsutōmu Kaisha.” The aged ‘Mech warrior takes a knee and presents his katana to Dr Musashi. “We are done with the lies of the Kokuryu-kai. They and we have forgotten who and what true Samurai are. We will no longer be Ronin if you honor us to serve you.” The others drop to their knees and bow deeply to her. “To see mercenaries hold honor ….. has shown us much that we have forgotten.”
“How do I know that you will keep you word, you are not keeping it with the Kokuryu-kai. You did not keep it to the Dragon.”
“You have a good point. I will offer that like others the words of the Kokuryu-kai sounded true and for a long time like other members of our family I was under the spell of these words.” He still holds the weapon for her to take from him. “But at this time I have seen the lies that the words of the Kokuryu-kai are nothing more than words for week people to take something that does not belong to them. So I offer my service and the service of my warriors to you. I Musashi Enyo your late husband’s second cousin give you my word that we of the Musashi clan no longer are under the spell of the Kokuryu-kai.” Looking at Kiko. “We were seeking you out when this happened just so you understand us.”
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I'm going to be "THAT GUY", with no game in November( I wonder why? :D) Do we have a date for December yet? :drool:
Oh and by the way "Happy Anniversary." :thumbsup:
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I'm going to be "THAT GUY", with no game in November( I wonder why? :D) Do we have a date for December yet? :drool:
November may happen. Just need something to end. as for December that will happen after November :-X
Oh and by the way "Happy Anniversary." :thumbsup:
Thanks :)
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A Clint, Raven, J. Edgar Hover Tank and a Heavy A.P.C. will enter the area as the combat ends.
“Looks like we made the party late and no one left us something to eat.”
“Well next time don’t take so long to pick your music for the trip if you want a shot at the buffet.”
“I’m getting major comm chatter between the two units in the hills. Can’t make heads of tails of most of it, they got to slow a bit now that they switched to a standard freak. I should have worked on my Japanese more.”
“So what is going on over that way?”
“Hard to tell, both sides are speaking so fast I can’t keep up. But from what I did get looks like they are working out a truce. One group has to give up some gear. The one that is down is going to someone but his ride now belongs to the ones that dropped it.”
“Standard Sphere thing, looks like we got some old school boys playing is our sand box. I know the boss will use that bit real well.”
“I know one thing just by how they were talking one crew is not very happy with the other and if these two cross again it will be ugly as all get out.”
“What are they doing? They are moving to the area with the civvies. Everyone look sharp this may get hot fast.”
“WOW look at all those guys around the MASH perk up. This may be round two.
“Now what are they up to? They all stopped over by the MASH and are powering down.”
“Look all of them are dismounting and walking towards the MASH.”
“YA and all that BA don’t look real happy about that.”
“YO that old dude just took out his sword and is offering it to the old lady.”
“What the?”
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“Sho-sho I do not like to be the one to bring this news but we have a very large problem.” Cho-sa Westfield starts the video call. “I have been informed that the command crew, the security teams and some of the crew of the Winds of Heaven are Kokuryu-kai.”
“What can we do about this problem before it gets larger?”
“I have sent units to deal with this and do have some on board that will be of help, but they will need some support.”
“What kind of support?”
“I know that some of your people are trained for ship board work. I think it would be better if some of them work with the units I have moving to the problem at this time.”
“I will have the proper personal meet with your group right away.”
“Thank you Sho-sho.”
“OH before I forget as commander of the area I am promoting you to Tai-sa.” She shows him his new rank pins and a hard copy of the paper work. “I will give these to you when you return. As my second in command you will need the rank.”
Westfield has a blank look on his face for a second or two then. “Thank You Sho-sho.” He bows to her.
“Do not thank me so fast, you will find that with your new rank you have new problems.” She smiles at him. “One question for you Tai-sa, how do you know about this.” She points to her new rank bars. “I only found out a few hours ago?”
“As second in command I was informed about your new rank by DCA command. Also I know people that know people.” He smiles.
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“Sir the boys a crypto just got some intel form that last data drop and it looks like the robs just pulled a major personnel change.”
“What do you have?”
“Looks like they pulled a lot of people for some other mission, but the ones that pulled out did not take any gear with them.”
“Well could have been more incoming troops, so we take this as a win for now. Still they will back up gear so they will not be having a lot of down time.”
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“Sir the boys a crypto just got some intel form that last data drop and it looks like the robs just pulled a major personnel change.”
“What do you have?”
“Looks like they pulled a lot of people for some other mission, but the ones that pulled out did not take any gear with them.”
“Well could have been more incoming troops, so we take this as a win for now. Still they will back up gear so they will not be having a lot of down time.”
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“Sir the boys a crypto just got some intel form that last data drop and it looks like the robs just pulled a major personnel change.”
“What do you have?”
“Looks like they pulled a lot of people for some other mission, but the ones that pulled out did not take any gear with them.”
“Well could have been more incoming troops, so we take this as a win for now. Still they will have all that back up gear so they will not be having a lot of down time.”
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“I do not like having people that I have never worked with just dropping in and tell me they are here to help.”
“We will not be or get in your way. We are to do a mission set and some of that mission set will be helping yours as well.”
“I would like to see your orders.”
“As you can see we are working with your command but not under it. We will be working our missions and some of said missions will be of help to your mission as well.”
“I do not understand how this will work.”
“Simple we will do our missions and you will do yours. As we do our mission you will find that your mission will benefit your mission as well. To start my people will see what is happening and will inform you of things that will help you plan your next operations.”
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“Sir we have movement to the south of the grounds.”
“Send out a security team to see what it is.”
“Yes sir.”
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“Westfield to teams you are a go. We will have help from the guard as well. We will be a few hours behind you.”
“Roger that sir. We should be on site in a couple of days. It will be good to have the extra help.”
“Roger that team lead. I will be traveling with the guard.”
“Roger that sir.”
“Just get the door open and keep it open until we get on site.”
“Will do sir.”
“Westfield to Nejiro Space control I need you to route TG-3068.22 to this location.” He sends the location. “I also need traffic cleared from that area as well. I will also need clearance for a hi-speed track to this location.” He sends the locations. “These are orders cleared by the Chiji and here are the codes.”
“Roger sir.”
“Alpha to all teams we are starting the music.”
“Westfield to the 565th I need you to go the spaceport to provide extra security. You should take the 268th with you.”
“Yes Sir!”
“Welcome Cho-sa.” The Tai-i Welcomes Westfield.
“Thank you. Are you and your people ready for a fast trip?”
“We are always ready sir.”
“Good then let’s get going.”
“Nijero flight control to TG-3068.22 we have to re-route you do to other traffic that will cross your flight path. We are sending you your new flight plan.”
“Roger that will move to new flight path.”
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“Young one you should not be out in these woods so late. Someone might think you an intruder and shoot you.”
“Who are you and why are you here?”
“As you doing what needs to be done. We need to not be in this place, others will be along and I do not think that will be good for us.”
Looking at his wrist he sees that a group people are heading toward them. “Old man you are causing me problems.”
“No young one. I have been here for weeks bothering none. I know of a place, they will not find us that is if you keep you mind in the now and here.”
“Well than we both should get moving.” The two melt in to the wooded darkness.
“Central it has to have been an animal. We have found nothing and we have covered the area.”
“OK patrol you can come in just stay sharp and double check everything on the way back.”
“Duke ComStar just dropped this off for you.” They duty sergeant hands Duke a data pad.
“Danke.” Duke reads it. “Just great, Sergeant I need you to get the governor on the line ASAP.”
“Yes Sir!”
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“Alpha to escort, stand by to deal with the CAP if they do not stand down.”
“Roger Alpha. Weapons are hot.”
“Tai-i Tora to Winds of Heaven CAP you are to stand down. If you do not comply you will be shot down.”
“Tai-i we do not recognize you authority you will vacate this area or you will be shot down.”
“This is my authority. I am sending you authorized codes now.”
“CAG to CAP flight stand down.”
“CAP you will join up with our escort and stand by.”
“CAP will comply.”
“Sir the comms and sensors just went down.”
“What? Get teams on it. Have security stand by.”
“Sir our security teams have not stopped the intruders.”
“What are you saying we have a full security complement on board how come they have not stopped this already?”
“Sir the boarders are slipping past the sensors and have help from some of the crew and the DCA security teams. From what our security teams report I think that the boarding teams are ISF.” The XO tells the Captain. “We have not been able to contact the CAP fighters at all.”
“Dam it get what crewmembers we can trust to help the security teams.”
“I have already done that sir. The boarding teams and crew helping them have control of the aft end of the ship plus the docking collars and are moving forward. Most of the crew is not taking sides.”
“Sir I have a DropShip on approach and coming in fast.” The sensor officer informs the Captain. “I cannot get an ID due to the ECM.”
“Great just what we need more unwanted guests. See if we can get the Task Group back.”
“We have not been able to make contact with them.” The comms offices reports. “The boarders have all the comm channels blocked.”
“OK, get the shuttles ready to go.” Looking around the bridge. “We will move on my order.”
“Sir the on board sensors just went down.”
“OK people move. We are getting out before they cut us off from the flight bay.” Looking to the XO. “Get the security teams to hold off the intruders until we get off ship.”
“Sir I don’t know how long security can hold now that the intruders have reinforcements.” The XO looks at the skipper.
”Command group with me, junior officers hold the bridge as long as you can.” The Captain draws his sidearm. “Command group we move now.”
“Nijero flight control to TG-3068.22 with your new vector we will have to have you land at the far end of the port. Due to how open that end is we will have a security force in place by the time you land.”
“Roger control.”
“YO boss who is the new robe?”
“Don’t know but looks like that one has some juice but the way the old boy is acting.”
‘You want two to see what this one is up to?”
“YA but have two hang way back. They are to just watch for a while. This is going to be trouble I can feel it.”
“You got it boss.”
“Have transport on standby. We might be moving fast.”
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“Sir the command crew is not on the bridge and both of the small craft have launched.” A trooper reports. “We have control of the ship, the ships security forces and some of the junior officers in the brig.”
“And why am I not surprised that the command crew did not stay.” Looking at the trooper. “Keep the security and officers in the brig. Get the rest of the crew together on the gravdeck, I will speak with them in a few.”
“On it sir!”
“After that I will have a talk with the prisoners that we do have.”
On the gravdeck. “OK, so let’s start off I am Cho-sa Westfield and by order of Sho-sho Saganami and the power vested in her by the DCA I now have command of this vessel.” He looks at the crew. “I know most of you had no idea that most of the senior of and some of the other officers are members of the Kokuryu-kai.” Checking the reaction of the crew. “We know that these officers and crew were not working for the good of the Dragon. We know they are working for selfish reasons and goals. The Dragon wants you to know that it is no fault of yours what they were doing and that your loyalty is apparent in your service to date.” Opening his arms to all of the crew. “We … All of us will now put this fine ship back in the true service of Dragon.”
In the brig. “You all know that you have dishonored your oath to the Dragon and that by doing this act you also dishonor your families. Think of this as you serve out you prison time.” Looking over all of them. “You will soon be transported to a local prison to serve your time for your dishonor. You will find that the local people do not like those who do not have honor.” Looking over every one of them. “Also notice that the ones that were in charge made sure they got off the ship.”
“Get a message to the Sho-sho that the Winds of Heaven is back in the hands of the Dragon. The command crew jumped ship.”
“My boys are your major firepower why are you sending us on this.”
“You are under my employ you do not ask why, you do what and when I tell you. Now get you pilots moving. You do not get to question me.”
“This better be worth it.”
“What was that sellsword? You don’t like working here. You more than free to work for others, OH wait you have to work for me because of your many problems you made. NOW, get your people moving.”
“Talking that way will buy you many problems.”
“I have a big bank account. I also have other assets to deal with problems. Now if you want off the rock that can happen but only if you keep them safe. You just may get off this rock when they do. You may also have fewer problems. I do pay very well after all but you have to work hard also.”
“YO boss two reports that the new one just went into a shop on the south side.”
“Is he still alone?”
“Best they can tell.”
“OK have two see how long he stays ….. NO have two bug out now.”
“Wait what.”
“Get them out now. They’re getting setup.”
“One to two bug out now.”
“We are out now as well. Dam I feel like a nub. Getting played like this.”
“How, you think they are on to us?”
“Sure, not the old guard they’ve been on world for some time and have not been a problem for us. This new one …. is going to so be a problem I just feel it.”
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:popcorn:
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“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:
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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The Hands of the Goddess will send the omni-Firestarter with a squad of battlearmor with the Piranha as backup.
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Winter's dream will send Mine Dancer in the Kyudo with Ice Queen as backup in the Griffin.
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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.
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Okay... so edit my choices to Strider-C "Blitz" with associated b.a. and Mine Dancer in the Kyudo as backup.
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I have only laser pointers and a very LARGE bowling ball
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They're bound to have friends, so bring it.
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OK so I setup 2 dates
11/28 will be this mission.
12/19 will be the next one.
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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.
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Group G
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Group G
You do know that they are tech crewed not trooper
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Let's make it group C from Karnov Alpha.
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Let's make it group C from Karnov Alpha.
That works
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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.
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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
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“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.”
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“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.
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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."
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“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
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Jumping mechs might be useful.
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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)
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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
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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.
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Happy Turkey Day :thumbsup:
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May the Turkey be with you.
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“Ch’i, what happened?”
“Well good day to you sister. We got there late. Your information was good, just off by an hour.”
“So there’s nothing to report.”
“It was a real shitshow. You know, too many chiefs and not enough indians. Something happened that has everyone tiptoeing around. I couldn’t get the info on who the bogies were, but as soon as the smoke cleared, the security was hammered into place. I picked up a few tidbits here and there. It seems that the Black Dragons are at it again. Oh yea, and Comguard booted the
Precentor. Seems that there is someone new and they are cleaning house.”
“Why didn’t you tell me that first!”
“C’mon Shi, who cares what the Wobbies are up to. You pay their rates, and they are fat, dumb and happy.”
“Dammit Ch’i, they have access to everyone’s secrets. EVERYONE!”
“All right, all right. I guess we have to watch them more closely.”
“As close as those high and mighty Greyjoy’s who think they are clanners. Let me worry about the robes. I need you to go out again. It seems that there’s a bit of a mixup brewing up. Some kind of fugitives trying to disappear and they are sending out some serious firepower after them. Go sniff around. Oh and take Po with you again. Just in case you need som anti-air support. Oh, and Ch’i, try to be on time.”
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The Celestial Throne demands that Ching Ch’i and his Raven be included. He will bring his Lancemate Cheung Po Tsai in his Clint along as well.
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OK so that was a good try for a hard mission.
If that first roll had been better you you might have pulled it off.
You did get some good information and all is not lost :thumbsup:
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“You will be taking along these three as part of the mission. They is not part of the GSF but do have an interest helping out.”
“So Max you go with Captain Botley and I will go with Tai-i Tan.”
“Sounds good to me.” Max looks at Victoria. “So Captain you ready to romp through these woods?”
“I will got with the big guy. That group looks like they will need the help.”
“Let’s go, just keep that big monster with us. You keep that bird of you from getting in our way.”
“Well your command was right about the terrain making this difficult. I just hope that they are having just much fun as us.” Max tells the others he is with him.
“Charlie one to group, looks like we picked up some fans. They have ECM running so it is time to get moving.”
“Hotel one to Charlie one roger that.”
“Echo one to Charlie one Aff.”
“Tan to Sabin looks like we took the long road. The others have picked up the bad guys and are moving in.”
“I picked that up. We should move to back them up.”
“Copy that, let’s move people.”
“Son of a ….. Well that Clanner just got a close shave.”
“I bet that someone is looking to change his draws after that shot.”
“YO sonny boy have a little fun …. Don’t mind the mines.” All can hear the smile in Max’s voice.
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“OK so what is the deal old one?”
“Simple we are going to show a couple of Ronin why you do not honor your word to the Dragon.”
“OK so you are looking for a couple of deserters. I get that but why have you not do this already?”
“Simple answer is until a few days ago I could not due to the Dragon giving it word to this world. Now I can do what I am here to do.”
“And you need me why?”
“That is a bit more complicated. One, to have one of the proper blood line on hand makes matters better off. Two, word of your skill has reached others so that my request of you to help the Dragon with this matter. Three, is to teach and watch you.”
“OK so because you are about to enter one of my families places I will be of help.”
“Correct. When you report of what has happened others cannot say that a trust has been broken. They will have to see the truth.”
“Alright, now this part about others interested in me? I find it hard to believe that anyone knows of me. I am not all that as they say. Now, if I understand you right the ISF has been keeping an eye on little old me. I find that a bit much.”
“You do need to know that we have people in all the places of the Dragon’s people are.”
“I know about the party line in the DC, we are not in the DC. We are very far from the DC.”
“True but you do think that some that have settled on this world are not of the ISF?”
“Did not think about that one, OK so the ISF does have people out this way what makes me a big deal?”
“Simple, the way your teachers and commanders have spoken of your skills and what you have done.”
“So you’re telling me that because some retired ISF person or persons have nothing better to do then talk the ISF would want me?”
“Why yes, understand that just because one is no longer active does not mean people do not listen when they speak of things. Some who are no longer is direct service do have a larger voice then when they were in service.”
“So you are telling me that because these people that have retired from the ISF think I am so good the ISF has sent you to teach me.”
“Not quite but close. I am on this world to remove traitors. Getting to work with you and see firsthand your skills is a bonus.”
“How is working a mission with someone you do not know all the way out here a bonus for you?”
“Simple I get to see that some of the special skill sets are passed to the next generation. See if maybe some skills are over looked. I will also get to see some classic training you have gotten in action.”
“OK so then I’ll bite. Why me?”
“Some of the Shujin you have had are some that have trained or been trained by me. It will be good to see how they worked with you. I have already seen that you are more into the technology then the old ways but you do see how the older ways have a place in what we do.”
They enter a cave that has a Pearl White Hatamoto-Chi in it. “Well if someone told you I can pilot a Battlemech they made a big mistake. The closest I have gotten to one has been in the last year and I was making sure it did not step on me.”
“No young one Sen no shi no tenshi is how I deal with the ones that do not give any other way.”
“So now for the big question, what if I do not want to work for the ISF.”
“Well I know of some that will be unhappy and others that will be very happy. They will not force you to work for them as you are not someone of the Combine proper.”
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“So what can I do for you cousin?”
“When you poke around can you see if any of these items are on site?”
“Can do, why?”
“Well if they are on site they will help with a problem I have been having and you partner will also have a new bigger problem to deal with.”
“Are you looking to give the old man problems?
“No the problems are looking for him. Just tell him the winds of Heaven just blew them in, he will understand.”
“OK so how are we going to get in?”
“First we watch them. They will tell us.”
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Well I guess I know where I stand..Roger and out
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“Sell Sword we have a problem or should I say that you have a problem.”
“What are you talking about? I got your friends back and unharmed.”
“Yes, you got them here unharmed but you took your eye off the job at hand and when you should have supported your team you did not.”
“What? We had half a company of Battlemechs after us. I moved to stop one of them from getting to close to the transport. I took damage from enemy fire. None of the others did any of that.”
“True. But you put all at risk to deal with that light unit. Had you failed it would have been free to move on the transport.”
“But I did not. I forced that pilot to rethink what they were looking to do. That pilot did back off.”
“Correct but by doing so you pulled the others off and they had more time to try and stop you.”
“What maybe an extra thirty seconds, maybe. They also found out we were not some lightly armed rent-a-cop group. They found out they were going to get hurt if they pushed it.”
“Maybe you only hit with one weapon and that was not you better one at that.”
“Look they still got the message and push.”
“You also did not support the other two with you. They got lucky to get to safety.”
“They are both heavy ‘Mech pilots, if they cannot take some fire then they should not be in this line of work.”
“You had better watch yourself Sell Sword, if these people will not work with you, you are of no use to me. If I have no need of your services who will you work for?”
“I can always find work, people always need my skill set.”
“Are you so sure of this Sell Sword? How many will put up with your ego? How many have already shown that you are not as …. needed as you think? What is offered for your head by two major houses and a group of lesser worlds?”
“Look you said that your friends could get me off rock so get them to get me off rock.”
“I said they may help you if they get to safety, they are not all that safe due to what just happened. They will need to keep out of sight for some time.”
“So you are backing out of our deal?”
“Not at all, I am just point out the problems that we have because of what has happened. I am also reminding you that you need me more than I need you. Do not make more problems than you fix Sell Sword or you will find that you will have one more person willing to let money fix the problems you make.”
“It looks like they have found who some of the supporters of the Black Dragons are.”
“Yes, this will make things different in how we will deal with our mission.”
“What of the others, they still have a mission to do. Will we still provide information to help them?”
“We shall. If we help the others we help our own mission.”
“What will be our next move?”
“You will go and see just what they know. Also you will cause problems as per our mission.”
“As you command sir.”
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“Now that we are away from the others I must inform you that the Kokuryu-kai have put a price on your head. After your display a while back they know that you will not help them. You need to take care in what you do. I know of a bounty for your family. I also figure that they will put a price on my unit for what we just did. My people and I will do the best we can to keep you and yours safe.” Looking at the Avatar. “Do you have someplace that my techs can work on this so we can get it battle ready?”
“How do I know you are not setting me up?” Looking at the ‘MechWarrior. “One does not just walk away from the Kokuryu-kai.”
“How can you say that, YOU did!” Looking her in the eye. “Like others the lies told sounded correct at the time. Looking back I wish I had the wisdom to see that they just words to get good people to do things for others who have no honor.”
“Well do not think I will give you my full trust.”
“I do not expect you to give me or my people anything. We will earn what we get.” He smiles at her.
“What about the work space you need?” She points to the Battlemech.
“Simple my people will help with the patrols that need to be run. I will have one of my units work with two of yours. This way if we try something you will have people in place.”
“You are trying too hard.”
“No I have much to prove.” Looking to the ground. “With my actions I turned my back on family and honor. I will not be that foolish anymore.” Looking back at her. “I will not be Ronin! I will serve. My people will serve to show they too are not Ronin. This is in our blood. We will serve as your retainers. We will do our very best to become Samurai once more, your Samurai.”
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“Sir, sensors have picked up ‘Mechs and armor moving our way.”
“OK. All right people we have inbound and somehow I do not think they are friendly. You all know the drill.”
“Alert, Alert all personal move to shelters, this is not a drill. Repeat all personal are move to shelters this is not a drill.”
“Get in touch with the Militia and inform them what is going on.”
“Yes Sir!”
“Get what you can locked down then get the shelters secured.”
“On it sir.”
“Sir, plant is reporting ‘Mechs and armor moving toward them.”
“OK have medical teams ready and inform the GSF. They will have to deal with this.”
“Tekeda to GSF commands your services are needed at plant 2. BattleMech and armored vehicles have been reported in the area by the plants security. Commander Ching if some of your bounty hunters are looking to make some money they too should get to plant 2.”
OK so this is the next mission
We are back to normal force setup
1 BattleMech, 1 Armored unit, 1 Infantry unit and the last one is your choice.
Your AO will be the vehicle production south east of Bridges.
major damage to the plane will not make your boss happy >:D
Units from the last 2 missions are still in the field and can not be used on this one.
see you Dec 19 :thumbsup:
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What vehicles are produced there?
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What vehicles are produced there?
in production at this time.
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank
Plainsman Medium Hover Tank
Saladin Assault Hover Tank
Saracen Medium Hover Tank
Scimitar Medium Hover Tank
Harasser Missile Platform
Harasser Missile Platform (LRM)
Maxim Hover Transport
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At the start of the game, will we be charging in to get to the factory, or will we already be on site?
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At the start of the game, will we be charging in to get to the factory, or will we already be on site?
You will be entering the site.
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Okie. I will definitely be there. Coming along for the next mission, led by Tyr "Hand of Justice" in the Marauder, the shrek known as "Cyclone", the squad of I.S. Battle Armor and Maxim(BAFC) known as "The Peace of Death". The wild card will be the falcon hawk, piloted by Tormund "Hunting Moon". Tyr is my 3rd in command if you need to know.
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Does anyone want to bring a vtol for eye-in-the-sky?
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At the start of the game, will we be charging in to get to the factory, or will we already be on site?
I don’t charge. I come with authority.
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in production at this time.
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank
Plainsman Medium Hover Tank
Saladin Assault Hover Tank
Saracen Medium Hover Tank
Scimitar Medium Hover Tank
Harasser Missile Platform
Harasser Missile Platform (LRM)
Maxim Hover Transport
Hmmmmmmmmm…….
I migh do some shopping.
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“Comms, get me through to my brother.”
“Static noises”
“Ch’i, come in…”
“This is Music Box, Roger.”
“Situation report.”
“We’ve been skunked.”
“What happened!”
“Well, after we had meeting after meeting, they divided us between two bounty hunters. We were then dropped into the woods to chase down the target. They had a good head start, and the only one that had any chance of catching them was some Elsie in a Tarantula. I figured it was a waste of time, so I headed for high ground to try and get some intel. There was some EM going on, so I popped mine to try and get closer. Turned out they had Clanners! One of them jumped, and that bounty hunter in a real sweet Atlas, took a shot from about 1000 meters. Damn near hit the sun of a bitch! Well the Tarantula jumped into range of a Dragon Fire and almost got smoked. The bounty hunter got bent out of shape and told everyone to get the Dragon Fire, then started to drop mines on it. And he was hitting it! It must have took four or five hits to each leg. I thought he had it. But the little shit squirted away across no man’s land. And so we were left standing there like a collection of idiots as the package got away.”
“Why didn’t you go after it?”
Because what was coming up would have wrecked us. Not to mention the Clanners and a few heavies that were escorting the target. We were outnumbered and out classed.”
“Did you find out anything?”
“Nothing about who we were after. But, the other side, they weren’t exactly a Mercenary unit. It sounded like some ad hoc crap going on.”
“How do you know?”
“Because of all the arguments over their comms. The Dragon Fire was arguing with some clown who split when the shooting started. He claimed that they were getting paid to escort the package and he should go ****** himself. The four Assaults that were coming in sounded like four clowns thrown together. And the Clanners were grumbling that they were reduced to stravag something that I didn’t understand.”
“Interesting. Find out what you can. Maybe buddy up to that bounty hunter and smooze him a little. I just found out some plant is getting raided and they asked for our help. I think I’ll take Lai Choi San, in case I need Fire support. Well, find out what you can, see you when you get back.”
“Music Box out”
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The Phoenix Dao will be represented by our illustrious commander Zhong-shao Ching Shi piloting her mighty WHM-6L Warhammer. She will be seconded by Sang-wei Lai Choi San in a CPLT-C1 Catapult. They will be supported by a Myrmidon tank and hover APC containing a squad of Grey Death Standard (flamer).
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Takayama Koichizoku
colors: indigo, violet
kamon: flax blooms
Delm: Ryuzaki Takayama
Matrona: Hainoko Takayama
Founders MP: Sosa Mifune Seiwa Takayama
Courtesan: Farah Cho
Spokesperson: Jo Muritama
Militia: Hohoemu Kitsune {smiling foxes}
Militia Commander: Garri Seriev
Concubine: Kanin Momiji
Associate Member Families: Hashiji, Anand, Soga, Sharma, Seiwa, Joshi, Sark, Tachibana, Kikuchi
Territory: [map 24] (650 sq. km) landhold southeast of Lanikai, plus 650 sq km of property on the Akazuna Coast south of Lanikai, plus 650 sq. km of property surrounding the landhold, property in Lanikai, Whistler, Stonehaven, the Cote d'Azur, and Hilo, the Islas Canarias in the Akai Umi east of Tairiku
Agriculture:
Xhanadu Lane - raises goats, rabbits, alpaca, sheep, and grows cotton, flax, hemp, indigo, and bamboo for textile fibers, meat, and dairy
Curry Way - grows specialty hot peppers, spices, and herbs associated with curry, packages curry and indian cuisine spice blends for wholesale and retail
Margarita Nacre - harvests and sells wild and cultured pearls, also mussels, clams, and oysters, designs and handcrafts jewelry sold through boutiques and a digital store
Hanashobu - raises japanese purple iris for use as ornamental flowers, orris root flavor and color, perfumery, and water purification (roots planted in a substrate in reed beds and as agricultural borders consume nutrient pollutants such as agricultural runoff)
Huckleberry Fountain - an agricultural park with hydroponics, aquaponics, greenhouses, and vertical farms growing a variety of kitchen produce, fish, shellfish, and specialty crops, has farmstands open to the public on weekends and holidays, and agriculture and horticulture themed classes and clinics
Corporate:
Tsunooka Minerals {seven hills} - secure facilities that mines uranium and other heavy minerals from the Seven Hills on the landhold, also has stellar mining sites for rare earths, phosphates, radioactives, and other elements, has a secure seawater uranium extraction and reprocessing center
Tsunooka Energy - small fast breeder nuclear reactor plants that produce 500 MWe located throughout the system
Pynx Oratorium - auditorium and concert hall located in Lanikai with musical services, lecture halls, popular assemblies, philosophical discourse, classes, public interviews and conversations, stage works, media presentations, and town hall meetings, with all events available digitally to the membership
Aeon - department store chain that also owns and operates shopping malls, convenience stores, groceries, supermarkets, and specialty stores
Koffee Kult - small chain of barista coffee bars (mostly located on the landhold and Lanikai, but other locations include Whistler, Hilo, and Quezon)
Zenko Hogosuru {good fox protection} - marine, ground, and stellar convoy armed escort services
Kitsune Kaminari {fox lightning} - manufactures ballistic and flechette firearms, tasers, lasers, crossbows, field guns, mortars, rpg's, and gauss weapons
Saisho no Sokuji {first meal} - system wide chain of twenty eight hour diners
Gossamer - retail chain that sells fine, classic, and trendy apparel, outerwear, accessories, handbags, and shoes for teens
Kagayaki Akademi {shine,radiance} - private day and boarding uniformed co-ed pre-k through high school education with college preparatory and vocational training located on the landhold for up to five hundred students
Wild Cotton Textiles & Dyes - mills a wide variety of cotton fabrics, yarns, and threads, and dye producers
Blue Blue Denim Co. - fashion house that designs and manufactures fashion jeans, work wear, travel bags, handbags, satchels, casual apparel and accessories, leisure and business suits, kimono, yukata, and hakama from chatter denim woven on their own looms from dyed and treated threads - also known for their brocades and embroidery
Reizu {rays} - traveling by truck convoy or train - a rolling casino and entertainment company that provides gambling and entertainment to suburban, rural, and isolated areas, the convoys have routes on all three continents and several marine and stellar cruise ship lines, convoys have individually themed casinos and stages that provide all the experiences of a brick and mortar casino resort, when the Compania stops they set up a tent city in a similar or complimentary theme to the convoy providing everything from shops, fine cuisine, glamping, and attractions [themes include western saloon, regency club and ballroom, dance club, circus, pirates, art deco, hollywood glamour, asian mythology, knights, ocean boardwalks and fairgrounds, tiki bar, riverboat, stars at night, and a host of imaginary and real experiences], convoys may stay in a location anywhere from a week to a month, and the Compania has its own armed security and bouncers but does occaisonally hire PMC's or PSC's depending on route and location, the convoy does not carry much cash but requires patrons to use their debit or electronic payment methods to purchase collectible glass, clay composite, or enameled metal rfid tokens with microdots to gamble and purchase goods and services - any unused tokens and winnings may be debited back to the patrons account
Heroes Field Stadia - sitting on a one hundred square kilometer nature preserve, that includes its own train station, the hundred thousand seat capacity solar powered stadium and parade field located on ichizoku property south of Lanikai on Kanehoe Bay features retractable seating and moveable fields for multiple uses, it hosts The Ichizoku Martial Olympiad every six years (upcoming competition August 3069) The martial, tactical, display, and athletic competitions take place in and around the stadium between the Ichizoku Militias for bragging rights, and some trophies and prizes, it includes drills, races, aeronaut contests, parades, field manuevers, and 'live' field exercises - including naval warfare and amphibious exercises that take place in and around the bay, with various views projected on the stadium screens live. The stadium includes a memorial for fallen Nejiro heroes and a museum highlighting Nejiro's martial history. Between these events the stadium is used for concerts, theater in the round, and outdoor sport and athletics - including modern gladiatorial style games, polo, and horse races. Heroes Field Stadia is home to the Kyubi Association Football Club {nine tails} and hosts the FA Challenger Shield yearly
Takayama Heavy Industries - has several divisions including engineering, materials science, metallurgical workshop and testing, manufacture and prototype electronics, electronic equipment, aerospace components, armor, automotive components, air conditioners, forklift trucks, hydraulic equipment, machine tools, missiles, power generation equipment, printing machines, ships, aircraft, railway systems and vehicles, space vehicles and small craft
Arcadia Bioscience - develops gmo's, seed, fertilizer, plant food, nutritional oils, horticulture and turf material, pherome based pest control
Assure Lock - manufactures combination touchscreen biosensor deadbolt locks and safes with multiple unique pins and privacy mode, works with automation and security networks
Crescent Moon Furniture - crafts and manufactures furniture and cabinets, their signature piece is a curved side double wide rocking recliner in various upholstery materials and patterns
Frontier Trucks - designs and manufactures hybrid off road all wheel drive commercial and passenger trucks (pickups, jeeps, suv's, vans, box trucks, technical trucks) and also manufactures hybrid and electric semi trucks, tractor-trailers, flatbeds, rv's, coaches, heavy haulers, sanitation, rescue, and tow vehicles
Petit Tresor - crafts jewelry boxes, hope chest, storage pieces, and toy boxes of wood
Hasu {lotus} - crafts hand painted, handcrafted leather handbags, satchels, attache, travel bags, shoes, and accessories
In the Company of Cats - the cat cafe provides you with a chance to relax and enjoy purr therapy in the heart of Downtown Hilo, Lanikai, or Yousai. Come enjoy award winning locally roasted coffee in the company of some of the friendliest felines. There is a full espresso bar with tea and other drinks, as well as pastries, sandwiches, soups, and snacks. Every Thursday evening come enjoy a soothing Hatha flow yoga session with our playful cats, your instructor will lead you in a practice suitable for all experience levels while the cats roam as you practice or may join you on the mat or climb in your lap. After practice you may interact with the adoptable cats.
Rook Aircraft - manufactures commercial aircraft fleets, and customizable passenger and cargo bush planes, sea planes, personal jets, helicopters, and civilian vtols
Sherpa Air Service - runs passenger and cargo flights with regular flight schedules in the region, semi -regular schedules on the Tairiku continent and charter flights anywhere and everywhere
Husky Service Stations - offers landing strips, towers, recharging, fuel, maintenance, and mechanic services for aircraft in worldwide locations
Reach Industries - industrial park on the landhold that does research and development, manufactures prototypes, patent development, technology think tank, laboratories and workshops, and also holds:
Nafteta Materials with forges and furnaces for metal and glass ceramics working
Astra Communications that does electronics fabrication and assembly, has clean rooms and faraday vaults
Infini Chemical Research contains chemical warehouses and chemical production laboratories
Thorlight inc. is a small secure weapons parts factory
Black Heart Inc. manufactures specialty small arm ammunitions
Nefertiti Systems houses large high capacity, high performance super computers and networking data centers for engineering modeling and simulation research
Wiley Motors - designs, engineers, and manufactures electric and hybrid consumer atvs, off road vehicles, suv's, and crv's
Good Motors - designs, engineers, and manufactures solar powered electric compressed air passenger cars, commercial fleets vehicles, taxis, and buses
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“Qíngfù this one of humble service has come to learn that one you seek will be your way very soon. Look north-west of Fune.”
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“Where is Ching Shi?”
“She is in the logistic center Captain.”
“Get her. Now.”
Two minutes later
“What the meaning of this England. I’m busy getting ready to deploy. I’ve got to coordinate the logistics with other units. And where in the nine hells is La Choi San! I need to know what is the condition of her Catapult and what is the load out. Somebody find her!”
“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about. I have her locked up.”
“You had better explain yourself England, before I shoot you right here and now.”
“She was caught communicating our plans.”
“To whom.”
“ComGuard.”
“I don’t believe it.”
“I have proof. A radio operator overheard her communication and came to me. I caught her just as she was finishing her report. I then grabbed her and locked her up.”
“I want to talk to her.”
Five long minutes later
“What have you done! Choi, you betrayed us? Who do you work for? How long have you been screwing us!”
“You think you are so superior to everyone else. You, who think that if you do such a good job here in this backwater shithole, that bastard Lao will lift you up and return you to glory. What a fool! There is only the Word! You and everyone else on this rock will be scoured with Fire and brimstone! Soon there will only be the faithful and the dead.”
“Get her the hell out of here! Lock her up until I think of a punishment so brutal that her ancestors will feel the pain.”
“What about the rest of her lance?”
“Round them up as well. We don’t know how deep this goes. Get their techs as well.”
“It shall be done.”
“Oh and England. Get ready, you are going to take the traitors place on this mission.”
“Yes Zong-shao.”
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What is the terrain around the factory like?
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black volcanic sand with a dormant volcano on the south end of the map.There are active gas vents through out the area as the plant was built on a geothermic fissure in order to power the facility. The enemy has built heavy reinforced bunkers to aid in their defense, expect heavy resistance as this is at the edge of their home territory.
Airstrikes and naval bombardment will commence 3 days prior to landing and will not lift until immediately before forces arrive. :bang: :D
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We're the defenders in this one. :thumbsup:
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Shadhawk, when you say that units on the last two missions are already in the field, does that include our backup from last game?
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Shadhawk, when you say that units on the last two missions are already in the field, does that include our backup from last game?
No. They did not take part in that mission.
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“Plant two to Militia control we have an ID on some of the raider force. The Battlemechs are one Archer, one Withworth, one Jenner and one Spider. The vehicles we have not gotten eyes on yet.”
“Roger that plant two, we will pass that up to the GSF.”
“Roger control. We also have all workers is the shelters and have locked down what we can.”
“Good job plant two. Sit tight help is on the way.”
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The Hands of the Goddess will be sending the following units:
Archer Bravo
Main Gauche Alpha
Maxim Bravo
Warrior vtol
If someone else has something else for eyes-in-the-sky, I can also send my Piranha as an alternative for my Warrior.
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Intercom chirp
“What is it?”
“Sir, I have a problem that’s developing. I think this is over my head.”
“What’s the problem?”
“It seems our asset with the pirates has blown her cover. They have her locked down. I don’t know how much she has told them.”
“I see. Well, as luck has it, we have some assets in the area. I’ll have them dispatched there to talk care of your problem.”
“Thank you sir. What should we do with them after the mission?”
“If they survive, we will review what is left. I will figure it out after the debrief.”
“Sir, I can take the Mercs with me to provide Fire support. We do not need them for the mission.”
“No, we will stick with the plan. We will swap out the Mercenaries. We know that the onside security has reported the Mech units to the Militia Command. The response force will be informed of this, but when they initiate combat, they will find out that the force they are up against is not the force that they are expecting, thus giving us the advantage of surprise. This will cause distrust, and THAT we can use to our advantage.”
“As you say sir. I will have the Mercs move off to LZ. By his Word.”
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Phoenix Dao encampment. A Confederate Class dropship lands a kilometer away. Two Battlemechs, two VTOLs, and one vehicle will exit. The dropship takes off to go to a new location.
“All units, this is Talon Leader. Okay, we are hear to get our people back and on the dropship. That’s is all!!! The infantry will fan out and approach from the Northeast. The light Battle Armor will provide Fire support to keep away the brave and the stupid. The medium Battle Armor will enter the compound and spring our people and escort them to their mechs. Talon two and myself will keep the heavies from coming out to play.”
“Sir, we are only two light mechs. How in the hell are we going to keep them from getting out and stopping us?”
“We drop the cave opening right on top of them, that’s how.”
“Roger that!”
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Kiah's hammers will be sending
owens ow1 with squad of elemental
dragon drg1c
bandit hovercraft f with 2 squads i s grey death ba-laser
manteuffel attack tank with is ba laser
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0220 Phoenix Dao encampment. The sounds of battle sound through the halls. A muffled bang and the door falls down and hits the ground. A Nighthawk Battle Armor fills the doorway.
“Lai Chou San. You and your personal shall follow me to the mech bay where you will get in your mechs and pilot out to a waiting dropship. Is that understood?”
“Yes.”
“Follow me.”
The escaping mechwarriors follow the Battle Armor to the bay and as they start climbing into the cockpits of their mechs the alarm sound. The defenders start to press the attack. First to move is the Wasp. As he starts heading to the entrance a squad of troops set up a squad portable SRM Launcher and takes the shot. The missle hits the Wasp in the leg spalling armor
“Damn, I’m hit! Someone take that launcher out!”
“Keep your cool Fenn, I got this.”
The Stinger raises its arm and starts shooting its machine gun at the squad. As the squad starts taking casualties, a Commando raises its arm and lets loose a volley of missiles at the Stinger just missing it and hitting the scaffolding. On its right, an Urbanmech starts to move.
“Um, guys, this is starting to get hot! An AC 10 round whizzes by the Wasp What do we do?”
“Stryker Lance this is Talon. Pilot out of the cave, take a Bering South by Southwest for three klicks and get on the transport. We got your six.”
“Roger that Talon. Lance, hop to it, we’re outta here.”
As the Catapult started to head out, the Thunderbolt and Warhammer level their primary weapons. The Warhammer shoots first, one PPC shot cutting into the Catapult torso. The Thunderbolts Large Laser hits the same torso, opening it up. The Catapult stumbles.
“Talon, we can use that help now. One more hit like that and I’m going up like a Roman Candle.”
“Just get out of there as fast as possible. We got this.”
As the Commando tries to get around the Catapult to get to the damaged torso, three medium lasers slam into it.
“We got a Mongoose out there at the mouth of the cave. Reading another light class mech. Possibly a Mercury.”
“All Phoenix Dao, this is Exquemelin, take them all out. Starting with that traitor Lai Choi.”
As the Wolverine, making sure that the Catapult clears mouth of the cave, takes a pot shot at the Warhammer, just missing the head. It then turns around and engages it’s jump jets, clearing the cave mouth.
“Talon two, the package is clear, bring it down.”
“Roger Talon.”
Then the Mongoose and Mercury fire at the cave mouth, collapsing it just as the Urbanmech is about to clear the mouth.
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“Exquemelin to Ching, come in.”
“Ching here, what is it Alex?”
“We just had a jailbreak. Someone just busted in and got San and her crew out. We don’t have any idea where they came from.”
“You let her ESCAPE!!!”
“She had help. Battle Armor and Mech support. They overpowered the guards, escorted her and her crew to their mechs. Covered them while they powered up. We engaged what we could. I even got a good shot on San, but as soon as she cleared the opening, they dropped the cliff on us. Caught Reed and her Urbie. Buried it. Bent the laser and dinged up the armor. She’s pissed but alright. Good thing that trashcan can take a hit. We got the mechs with hand actuators cleaning it up so we can get out of here, but I’m sure they are long gone.”
“When England and I get back we are going to have a long talk about this”
“Before you start passing judgment, you should see the security footage. They had Battle Armor pinning our people down. They had mech support outside waiting for them to come out.”
“And you had what??? Damn near a company of mechs? You couldn’t handle a few battle armor and a couple of mechs?”
“With Battle Armor running around insid and San and her lance up and running? No we couldn’t stop them. This was a professional and well thought out operation. It was the middle of the night and most of us were asleep. We were lucky they wanted to bug out or it could have been a lot worse.”
“Like I said we will talk when I get back. We are almost on site, so this will have to wait. Get the base squared away, and double security. Who knows what can happen next.”
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“Sechs to Drai, your package is on the way. ETA 20 minutes.”
“Drai to Sechs, Roger that.”
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Fuka is called into Euron's office. The young tech/mechwarrior is confronted by Chao, a man she recognizes as one of the Goblin commanders and a Chinese woman with bleached blonde hair she's never met before. Euron and Alannah Harlaw are present behind the desk.
"Good," Euron says. "Now that everyone's here, we can begin. Fuka, I'd like you to meet Amy Zhao, formerly of Barrett's Fusiliers and commander of our Partisan Lance Command vehicle. Amy, this is Fuka Hiyami."
The blond woman nods to Fuka. "So you're the girl who's been in the spotlight lately. It's a pleasure the finally meet you." She offers her hand and Fuka shakes it.
"Likewise, Zhao-dono." She looks to Euron. "Does this mean that-"
"It does, Mechwarrior Hiyami." Euron responds. "You'll be sortieing for the first time...in my Crow's Eye."
Fuka straightens up and salutes. "Y-yes, sir!"
"Master Sergeant Zhao will be in charge of the mission to defend the power plant that's about to come under attack." Euron explained. "Your two objectives, Mechwarrior, are to defend the plant and to defend the Master Sergeant's Partisan. I expect both to be unscathed by the end."
"Wait." Chao raises his hand. "Why is she in charge and not me? I outrank her, after all."
"Because, Chao," Euron looks at him. "She's got the C3 Master system and you've got the slave. You're going to be spotting for her."
Chao looks indignant. "So, I have to stick my neck out, with no stealth armor to boot, to spot for her slow-as-sh*t tank, while the fangirl here gets to stay behind in your 75 ton death machine, safe and sound? This just seems like a bad plan."
"Hey, look at it this way." Says Avi Spencer, the Goblin commander. "If you deafen them with your mega-sound system, they won't be able to hear themselves think, let alone shoot back at you. And if things get too crazy, you can always call for help. I'm sure someone will respond, if they can hear you over that cacophony of noise you love to broadcast."
"My music is a thing of beauty and culture, Avi." Chao fires back. "Just because the galaxy is full of uncouth philistines doesn't mean it can't be appreciated."
"Enough." Euron ends the conversation. "This is the plan. Plus, we're not going in alone. The rest of the GSF will be there. Chin up, Chao. I'm sure you can upstage Ching Shi's Raven pilot with your superior model and music appreciation. Dismissed."
The assembled group leaves except for Fuka, who turns back to the Colonel. "Thank you for trusting me with this mission, Colonel. I won't let you down."
"You'd better not, Mechwarrior." Euron exclaims. "Remember, that's my 'Mech you're driving. Show her respect, and she'll do the same. And don't you dare wreck her, or this will be be your first and last mission, plus you're gonna have to fix her all by yourself."
Fuka gulps before snapping to salute. "Understood, sir. Mechwarrior Fuka Hiyami, proceeding as ordered, sir!"
OOG: Anthony, the Ironborn will be sending: The 5M Marauder, Crow's Eye piloted by Fuka, the Raven, Boom Box, the Lance Command Partisan (the one with the C3 Master), and Goblin Delta with its infantry platoon.
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“You need to keep an eye on your back. If the Boss lets you go you know many of the others around here will be looking to collect.”
“Let them try. Most of these …. MechWarriors are nothing. Most are only good for pushing unarmed civilians around and looking tough.”
“True for some but some do know what they are doing and have the hardware to back it up.”
“Look this rock only has two people that I might have a problem with and I will deal with them at the proper time.”
“You may want to re-think that. Some of the locals can make you wish you had not landed on this rock. As for Vicky and Max if they come after you they will be harder to deal than you think. If they come at you together you will not win that one. You just might want to keep that head of yours on a swivel they may not be all that good in your book but the numbers are not on your side.”
“You over estimate the talent out here.”
“No! You under estimate to many of them!”
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Everyone,
You may want to get the latest issue of Shrapnel (#7).
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Bullsh*t flag on the play! Shrapnel 7 hasn't been released yet. Otherwise I would have it and finished reading it already.
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It's in the Catalyst store.
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“OK now that your team has been reported, get to the LZ ASAP.”
“Roger that we are on our way.”
“Get you ammo loads filled and repair any armor damage.”
“We are good to go.”
“I said fill the ammo bins and repair any armor damage. You will do as told. NOW!”
“We are needed to fill this mission. We don’t have the time to play around.”
“You forget your place. I command this mission not you. You will need to be at 100% for the mission. NOW DO AS ORDERED!”
“We are wasting time.”
“Yes by you not complying with my orders.”
“Look I used half of my ammo to get out so it will be good to take the time. Not like the place is moving.”
“Yes but the security forces will be here soon and I would rather not take the time. We get in take what we want and move out.”
“Your plan might work if the GSF was just in one location. They have bases in many different locations and will get here at different times. If you try and take them on with un-filled ammo bays and the armor damage you have you run the risk of them forcing a prolong fight that you cannot win. If you strike hard and at one point you will get the mission done.”
“Very well, repair the armor damage and fill your ammo bins.”
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"30 minutes to LZ, everyone get strapped in."
Aboard Crow's Eye, Fuka's heart is racing as she goes through the final checks before landing.
"Hey, Hiyami..." Chao's voice cuts over the radio. "Remember, this isn't a simulation anymore, got it? You're about to go face to face with some of the most vicious killers on this planet. They will NOT go easy on you and there are going to be real bullets and beams coming at you out there. If you freeze for even a second, people WILL die and it will be YOUR fault. Do what you're told when you're told to do it and we will get through this. Also, listen to what music I play. It's not just random stuff I play because I feel like it. Some of it is code for what we should do or what the enemy is doing. Your onboard warbook has a list of what it all means. Oh, and don't be offended if I play "Bloody Kentares". That's for the Black Dragons, not you."
Before Fuka can respond, Amy added her voice. "OK, that's enough outta you, Chao. You're going to scare the poor girl to death. Fuka, don't let Chao's words get in your head. He's just as nervous as you are."
"Damn straight I am." Chao interjected. "Going in with the varsity team like--"
"QUIET!" Amy shouted. "Trust me and trust in my orders. That's all you have to do, Mechwarrior."
"H-hai, Zhao-sama!" Fuka responded as confidently as she could. "I won't let you down."
"Good." Amy said. "Now power up, we're about to land."
Fuka keyed the activation sequence. "Enter final code phrase." The computer prompted. Crow's Eye's code phrase was originally "What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger.". It had been reset so it would respond to Fuka's chosen words. She had picked something similar to honor her new family. She said it aloud.
"Suzaku, who was dead but has risen again, higher and brighter."
The 'Mechs systems activated, Crow's Eye was awake and ready for action. Fuka smiled. Let's go prove ourselves, karasu no me.
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OK so next mission will be on 01/30/2022.
Next up we will be making the time jump to 12/68.
Keep your eyes on this as lots will be a happening >:D
Now on to the show.
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“Just why did you divert MY ROM unit from the mission I gave them?”
“They were sent to recover one of your units that were held but governmental forces.”
“What are you talking about? All of my units are accounted for.”
“Even the one you let stay on with that she witch you hired?”
“They are keeping track of said she witch.”
“True, until they had their cover blown. Your she witch had them locked up.”
“What? How? They would have contacted if they were in trouble.”
“When one is placed in shackles one is not given the chance to make a call for help. One member of that group did get off a quick message that one of my people picked up.”
“One of your people? How do you have anyone near that unit?”
“My people are looking for ways that you can do your mission better. I do remember informing you of this. My operative picked up the call and your ROM unit was the closest unit that could be of help so I ordered then in. Simple mission for them and they did it well.”
“Next time I would like to know you are using my people before the mission. After all we are working for the same reasons.”
“If I need to use some of the people in the unit you command I will try to inform you. Do keep in mind that all of us are doing Blake’s will and we all work for that end.”
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“So with the information from the last few missions the GSF has shown that Kusonoke and Nakazawa are working with the Kokuryu-kai. What are you going to do with this information?”
“Nakazawa is a big problem in the south and needs to be dealt with. Their working with the Kokuryu-kai setting up road blocks and plus other things we will find out about as we pressure them, they need to be shown that these actions will not be taken lightly. Kusonoke is a problem much closer to home and can cause many problems also.”
“Well Nakazawa are Dai Ichizoku and Kusonoke are Ichizoku. Each has friends in Parliament.”
“Parliament can only do so much. Stripping them of title and lands is one of the biggest things but if them do go full on Kokuryu-kai they will be a major problem. We can limit access to money and equipment they have but if the Kokuryu-kai step up and supply them we will be hard pressed to deal with them with the other problems we have at this time. With all the troubles in the Inner Sphere the Kokuryu-kai will have problems bringing is supplies for them. We will have to move with care and speed.”
“So who are you going to deal with first?”
“Well it is time to drop the hammer on Nakazawa first. As Dai Ichizoku they are the larger problem. We must show all that working with outsiders that are not looking out for the best interests of Nejiro will cost more than you could have ever made with these outsiders. Then Kusonoke will get what they have asked for. Then any others that need to will get what they have coming to them. Unless we have hard prof on the WoB supporters, then they go to the top of the list.”
“What about the Militia?”
“I want to keep the Militia out of this as much as possible. We do not know if any other Dai Ichizoku or Ichizoku are working with the Kokuryu-kai. We only know of these two for sure, what others are working with the Kokuryu-kai we need to find out. Others have to be working with them they have been able to do too much for just these two being the only support they have.”
“So what do you want Sho-sa Josef to do?”
“Have Sho-sa Josef start to get the members of Nakazawa and Kusonoke removed from active duty also members of Rhee and Maximovna as they at the very least are letting Word of Blake use Yasei no Sogen as a safe haven if not fully supporting them. Until we know how these people well act they cannot be active duty. I know some will not be happy about this but this is how it has to be until we know if they are putting Nejiro first. Until new information becomes available they cannot be trusted.”
“We are still working to see if any of the clans are working with/for the Kokuryu-kai and Word of Blake. This will make things more difficult for the militia to do its job as they will not know who to trust if bandits raid us while the GSF is dealing with local problems.”
“I understand this but it has to be done for the good of Nijero. We can use some the DCA troops that have been on world, they have shown that they are not under the sway of the Kokuryu-kai. Once we know what the Marines who just got into system are going to do then we may have more troops to deal with our problems. So far only the command staff is known Kokuryu-kai.”
“We now have to find who these Ronin are with. The rescue and escort forces did a very good job of making sure we do not know who the one that sent them out was. If they can rally the other Kokuryu-kai they will make things much worse than they are now.”
“I would like to get Ellis out of my way but the slime is not helping. He is walking a fine line and soon he will get what is coming to him very soon.”
“We do not have the information to prove that your cousin Ellis is supporting any of our problems.”
“I know this and am already working on it.”
“We also have to keep a closer eye on the Word of Blake supporters.”
“This is also a work in progress.”
“Last off we still need to find who is helping the Jaguar bandits.”
“Yes but the other two are much bigger problems and need to be handled first.”
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“Sir you were correct the GSF’s response time was faster than previous times.”
“I noticed that over the last few missions they have had forces in place faster.”
“Do we know if they have moved units? Are they spreading out more?”
“This I do not know at this time but will look into what is happening. We will need to keep an eye on them for now.”
“As you command sir.”
“Sir one of the strike team prize crews spotted a DropShip not far from the last mission site. It is not one that belongs to the DCMS,ComStar or Phoenix. It is painted Blue and Gray, the colors of the Saganami’s.”
“Did they get an ID on the class?”
“No sir. The sensors on the vehicle were not working and the crew did not recognize the ship design. They only reported it was spheroid in shape.”
“I will have to task Sechs to find out about this.”
Nejiro News 1
We have just gotten word that the production vehicle plant south of Bridges was raided by bandits. We will keep you informed as we find out more.
Hilo TV3
Units of the GSF have responded to reports of a raid on the vehicle production site south of Bridges. As we find out more we will let you know.
HBC
Reports of a raid on the vehicle production plant south of Bridges are filtering in. As more information on this happens we will keep you informed.
The Tarawa Times
The main news groups are running another story of a bandit raid at one of the Governors vehicle production sites. These sites she forced to be finished and have only so far had more bandits come to our world. This why Rhee-sama and Maximovna-sama have not gone along with this idea, they knew that these sites would only bring trouble.
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
These are the things that show how your government fails you. They have Sell Swords that do not do anything until things happen. That is if they are not the ones making these things happen so they keep getting money.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
Once more this wonderful world falls prey to bandits. Why because your leaders do not care. They like many others just look out for themselves. These bandit raids hurt you the people of Nejiro they force you to take shelter while this Governors Security Force stumbles around.
“I am offering you employment not a free ride. You will be paid for your services.”
“That is what one of your other friends said and we are still on this rock.”
“Well I am not like my friend. I do not go back on my word. The services I will ask for will not be easy but will pay well.”
“What about support? We lost that.”
“Arrangements can/will be made. I am not looking for long term service. I will offer jobs one at a time and you do not have to accept them. I do have others providing services. I understand you will want to test the waters.”
“So how are you going to show that you won’t screw us over like you friend?”
“First off I will pay for the first service up front. Second I will pay half before and the other half when the service is done. I am sure that you will not take payment without doing the service. Third I will help find you transport.”
“Not that we have much choice in this, so what do you want us to do?”
“Simple be at this location at this time. I am sure you will know what to do when you are at the location.”
“OK but we are low on tools.”
“As I said things will be provided. Go to this location and you obtain your tools. I will deduct the cost of said tools from you payment.”
“We can work with that.”
“I was told that you are the person to see about tools. This is my credit account”
“Tools I have. Just let me check your account. Ah yes I was told you would be by. So what are you looking for?”
“This is a list of what we will need for the job.”
“Well looks like you have some major work. Some of these I have but not in the quantity you are looking for.”
“We don’t need the full set right away. We can start with what you have and when you get more finish our work.”
“Very well, if you will follow me.”
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Off to one end of the spaceport the 565th and 268th have a security perimeter setup and are having the different units from the DCA Marine regiment pass security checks. After each unit is checked they are loaded on to transports so they can go to the different training stations they will be using. After all the Marines have been screened the crews of the DropShips will then be screened as well.
Nejiro News 1
We have a report of someone attacking civilians east to Quezon. When we get more on this we will let you know.
Hilo TV3
News of some civilians being attacked east to Quezon has been reported. Not much other information is known at this time. We will be following this story.
HBC
We are following a story of civilians being attacked east of Quezon. As more information comes in we will let you know.
The Tarawa Times
More stories of the people of Nejiro being attacked. What is the GSF doing? They are here to protect the people are they not?
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
News outlets talk of civilians being attacked outside of Quezon but the government does not say a word. The GSF does not offer any information on this story. So is this just a story or ….. is the Governor and her sell swords up to things? One wonders.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
We are seeing stories that some civilians have been attacked outside of Quezon. No official word has been given. So is this a false story or is someone trying to hide something. Interesting the ComGuard was not asked to help with this. They are so close. We will keep an eye on this to see what is going on.
“See, what did I tell you. Very nice of them to show us the back door.”
“So what do you want to do now? Walk in?”
“Not at this time. First we need to make sure that the ones I am looking for are here.”
“So what …. we just sit here?”
“No we use some of your toys so we can watch the full story. Then when we know that they are on site we figure out the best way to deal with them.”
“OK so I will get the sensors in place. We cannot go back to the cave you are using because at that range they will track the signals.”
“So what do you want to do? Setup a new safe haven?”
“Not if I have a choice. We keep moving. If we sit in one place they will find us and that will be bad for our health.”
“I am glad that you did listen to your teachers. Nice to know they did not waste their time on you.”
“If I had I don’t think you and would be having this fun time together.”
“True. So let us get to work.”
“Sir we have some new workers. They stopped by the shop to pick up some tools.”
“Good, we are moving along well.”
“They worked for our other company. They will work for us but I did offer better terms.”
“That is not a problem. As long as they work we will have no problems.”
“I am sure they will. If not they will not like being unemployed.”
Nejiro News 1
We have seen a large force of DCA Marines land at the Spaceport and know that they are on world for training and refit. We welcome these proud members of the DCMS. We at News 1 hope that the time spent on Nejiro helpful for them in the future.
Hilo TV3
Reports are in of a large group of DCA Marines on world for training. May the Dragon look after these fine warriors.
HBC
We at HBC have talked with the commander of the DCA Marine unit that is on world for training and he has informed us that his unit is looking forward to the training and other actives that Nejiro has to offer.
The Tarawa Times
News of a DCA unit landing is all over the news. We at the Tarawa Times wonder at the timing of this unit’s arrival. Why are they here? Is it training as stated?
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
DCA Marines have landed for training. This is what the Governor and her press have said. Why now? Why at all? The DCA has training camps much closer to home. To send a Marine unit this far out for training makes no sense. Unless she has called in some favors from her DCA friends.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
We have seen many reports that DCA Marines are on world for training. These reports have not told us how long they will be here “for training”. With all the different raids of late maybe she has called for help from her DCA masters. Maybe she is looking to make this a Combine world if not in location but in name of her overlords. Good people of Nejiro you need to keep a close eye on these “troops in training”.
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68/08
To: Major Franks, Captain Bonanno, Major Cranson and Colonel Grayjoy.
From: Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
Re: New Contracts
Commanders we thank you for this past years’ service and will now be starting with you new contracts. Once more thank you for your service and may your new contracts be as well served.
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
Liaison Officer GSF
Nejiro News 1
We have it from good sources that the original units of the GSF will be staying with to provide for our security. We look forward to them keeping our world safe.
Hilo TV3
News of the units of the GSF extending the contracts to stay on world is getting out. We are happy that they will be staying here and looking after our fine world.
HBC
Many news groups are reporting that the original units of the GSF will be staying on Nejiro. Most people that have been asked are happy that they will be staying on world and help the militia keep all of us safe during these times.
The Tarawa Times
Word around the planet is that the governor will be keeping the mercenary troops of her GSF, how will this work for us?
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
Look the Sell swords will be spending more time on your world. It looks like the government needs propping up. They want to keep the sell swords so they can stay in power. For a year these sell swords have done nothing more than playing warrior and collecting money these leaders need to keep these hired guns. Fake battles staged for the news groups that are in the pocket of these so called leaders to make you good people feel protected. If real trouble does come here these sell swords and government will cut and run.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
So the toy soldiers will be staying here on Nijero. These mercenary troops that tell you of great battles with enemies that none see. These people who only want money will be your protectors or will they be here to protect your bad leaders from you when you understand that you are the ones that are being used. Good people of Nijero ask and true protectors for this world will come and keep you safe. They help you keep what is yours.
To: Major Franks, Captain Bonanno, Major Cranson, Colonel Grayjoy, Tai-i Roads, Kapten Bjomsen and Colonel Bosche.
From: Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
Re: Small units for detached service
Commanders due to reports from the other stations in the system all GSF units will need to supply a small unit to help with the security for these places. Said units will need one (1) Battlemech, one (1) armored vehicle, one (1) infantry unit and one (1) unit of your choice. This unit you supply will be off world for three (3) months. At the end of this time a new unit will needed to replace it. This will be necessary until Word of Blake, Kokuryu-kai forces and Jaguar Bandit forces have been defeated.
You will want units that can operate with minimal support as they will be away from your main bases of operation.
Each force will have a small fire base that it will operate from. These are small facilities and part of these units duty will be to provide security for said base.
We will send supply ships to these bases on a bi-weekly basis.
Two of the sites are on large asteroids that do not have an atmosphere on the surface. The areas that need security are underground and do have minimal atmosphere. Units for these stations should be picked with this in mind.
All stations are from 0.9 to 1.1 normal gravity.
Units that will be assigned to the asteroid facilities should utilize light battlemechs due to the tunnel size. Also battle armor and units with omni abilities would be of use at these sites. Direct fire weapons will be of the most use. Last off very heavy weapons are not recommended as the damage they can do can cause breaches to the surface.
All stations have a small security force. These security forces are a platoon of infantry with support vehicles.
We will need your units on station starting the new month.
The six stations that need the extra security are:
1) Mine (Asteroid)
2) Mine
3) Research Lab
4) Farm
5) Power Station
6) Research Lab (Asteroid)
7) Power Station (Asteroid)
Security Force
Asteroid Facilities
Goblin Medium Tank x 4
Foot Infantry Platoon Laser x 1
Other Facilities
Goblin Medium Tank (LRM) x 4
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle x 1
I will need your unit rosters ASAP.
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
Liaison Officer GSF
“Sir one of my contacts just found out that the GSF will send some small units to deploying with the security forces of some major facilities is the system.”
“They will be deploying parts of the GSF to different parts of the system to provide extra security? Then we will make sure that the keep these units at these sites. We will need to contact some of the local free lancers and put them to work.”
“Yes sir.”
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So I will need the list of units going to the new stations. I will also need a list of who is going to what station.
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“Our people have finished the sweep of Camp Kaki. They took care of the items that were placed around and in the camp.”
“Good how long before we can place a new unit in the base?”
“We will need to replace the power generator and transformers. The artillery did a number on them. We will help repair the ‘Mech gantry but the unit stationed will need to replace the gear that was destroyed.”
“This can be done.”
“I know that it is no longer my job but I will offer that the Hands stay at Haken so they can repair the damage they took and train with the other units at Haken.”
“I was already thinking of that. What unit do you think we should have at Kaki?
“My first choice would be the Ironborn. They have shown that they understand what need to be done and do it. My second choice would be Road’s Warriors. They can work in and from an isolated base.”
“If we were to move the Ironborn the people of Hilo will not be happy. They have taken to them, that and we have a new on world unit and a unit that Hilo has not had much contact with. If we move Road’s unit grandmother will have her defense unit cut way down.”
“Both of these things I have had in mind. Having Road’s unit move will be a smaller problem as they can still respond if grandmother runs into problems. Having Three GSF units around Hilo will help with keeping that area safe. Having the unit that the people of Hilo have been dealing with and that has shown interest in them is the better value.”
“So if you see the value of keeping the Ironborn at Hilo why would they be your first choice to go to Kaki?”
“They have been the most self-sufficient and combat reliable of the GSF units. Road’s people have been very helpful and have shown that the trust we have given has not been misplaced is why they are my second choice. Unit size is also why. The Ironborn have a larger force. Last off grandmother has made a target of herself and may need the extra help.”
“Nejiro militia can be sent to help grandmother with her defense plus she just added to her own force. As I pointed out Road’s unit can move to help grandmother and we know they can work together. He will be in a good place to intercede if others try to move from the coast also again.”
“True on all accounts, and a I said it is no longer my job. In the end you will need to make the choice. I also know that you will get different recommendations from Aguiar.”
“I will as always keep your ideas in mind when I do make my choice.”
“Before I forget we do have an ace in the hole to help grandmother or should I say a phoenix.”
“Very true.”
“We do need to talk about my trip. Things are getting interesting and we have new tourists.”
“Well looks like someone has his shorts all twisted.”
“If you are speaking of the extra security patrols I have to say yes.”
“We will be working on this a lot longer then we first figured.”
“Correct. If we rush this we will not live long.”
“So now it is time to setup a few fall back places.”
“Correct. We will need to set some false ones as well. We will need to keep them on edge.”
“Well I spotted a few places that will work for both ideas. This way.”
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At the spaceport a group of around 250 people are talking with the customs officers.
“We know that you just landed. But we need your travel papers.”
“We look for Crash. Crash help paperwork.”
“I am sorry but you cannot leave this area until we check over your papers. Can you give me some more information on why you are here?”
“We come work for Crash.” Looking to the others and talking with them in a different language.
“OK you are here to work but we still need your papers.” Looking to the other officers and speaking Japanese. “This is not going well at all.” Switching back to English and the person that she has been talking with. “Can you tell me who you are going to be working for?”
“Crash. We work for him.”
“What company does he run or work for?” Looking to the other officers who are typing away on the terminals they are at. All shake their heads no. “If you can give me more information on this person so we can track him down?” She looks at the officers behind the people she is talking with and they give her the sign that they have some heavy cargo. She looks over the data base once more. “We also need to get documents for all of your cargo.” Looking at her co-worker and speaking Japanese. “This is going to be a long day. His English and mine are just not cutting it.”
“Crash …. he one of your commanders. He fix, he all.” He looks at one of his fellows speaking Greek. “My English and hers … Wow.” Looking back at the customs officer. “Cargo, Crash fix too.”
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"The six stations that need the extra security are:
1) Mine (Asteroid)
2) Mine
3) Research Lab
4) Farm
5) Power Station
6) Research Lab (Asteroid)
7) Power Station (Asteroid)"
Does anyone have a preference?
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"The six stations that need the extra security are:
1) Mine (Asteroid)
2) Mine
3) Research Lab
4) Farm
5) Power Station
6) Research Lab (Asteroid)
7) Power Station (Asteroid)"
Does anyone have a preference?
Before anyone goes they have 7. No the last two are on the same rock. Just different locations on said rock
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Before anyone goes they have 7. No the last two are on the same rock. Just different locations on said rock
The six stations that need the extra security are:
1) Mine (Asteroid)
2) Mine
3) Research Lab
4) Farm
5) Power Station
6) Research Lab (Asteroid)
7) Power Station (Asteroid)"
are the research lab and the power station for the last asteroid assessable to each other via the tunnels or completely separate from each other?
keep in mind also that those going to the asteroids need to be light and that direct fire is best per our liaison officer's memo
will the sites have medical for any injured and a place to repair any damage sustained?
how will the different gravity effect our personnel will they need time to acclimate? (going to and returning from)
i am looking at what i have to possibly fit the requirements the long time away concerns me i have alot of cadets in rides now so gunnery and piloting will not be very good for whom every i send
for #'s 2,3,4,5 which are not on asteroid's what is the surrounding terrain like for each , this will effect what can go there we do not want to send things that can not navigate the terrain
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The six stations that need the extra security are:
1) Mine (Asteroid)
2) Mine
3) Research Lab
4) Farm
5) Power Station
6) Research Lab (Asteroid)
7) Power Station (Asteroid)"
are the research lab and the power station for the last asteroid assessable to each other via the tunnels or completely separate from each other?
They are not close. Each site is large and can handle heavy equipment. Yes they are connected by tunnels but said tunnels are to small for heavy equipment. People yes, PA(L) and light battle armor yes. Nothing larger.
keep in mind also that those going to the asteroids need to be light and that direct fire is best per our liaison officer's memo
>:D
will the sites have medical for any injured and a place to repair any damage sustained?
Yes they do as they have civilian and militia at all of them.
Now they are limited in what they can do. Think small local hospital.
how will the different gravity effect our personnel will they need time to acclimate? (going to and returning from)
i am looking at what i have to possibly fit the requirements the long time away concerns me i have alot of cadets in rides now so gunnery and piloting will not be very good for whom every i send
The gravity is only a little off standard so no ill effects. Main reason why they are in use.
for #'s 2,3,4,5 which are not on asteroid's what is the surrounding terrain like for each , this will effect what can go there we do not want to send things that can not navigate the terrain
These sites are all on the same world. Like the ones that are on the same asteroid they are not close to each other why each needs a security force. Once out of the work area the terrain gets very difficult. Here Mechs and battle armor can go but other ground units will have problems. VTOL craft are the best choice for air units unless you want to make runways for fixed wing aircraft.
Each site has room for a small spheroid dropship
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Kapten Bjornsen sighed as he looked out of his office window over the compound below. "Nat, we need to secure more high speed vehicles and some crews for them. I'm thinking of getting a pair of Saladins. The local militia may have a couple of crews that may be tempted to join our illustrious unit. We're just a tad top heavy in that area. Also, we need to secure pilots for the two mechs in our mechbay. Post a couple of flyers in the infantry barracks, see who bites. Hopefully we can get one or two good pilots out of them."
Quartermaster Quist nodded, "Will do. Sir, we need to talk about the communique that just came in from Kiah's Hammers. It seems they want to do another group order. This time, we're in a much better financial situation. I think we should focus on ammo and armor, like we did last time, just greater quantities, and some Ferro-fibrous mech armor as well. The Sleeper guns have been a big hit with the troops that have gotten them so far. Now, we just need to wait for production capabilities to catch up. The final point of business is simple. Who are you sending to the detatched assignment? I think that volunteers would be best. We can put that out to our unit commanders and see who applies."
SjalBrenna speaks up from his shadowed corner, "Once we can integrate some local assets ito our intel gathering capabilities, we can work on personnel extractions relatively peacefully thanks to the Sleeper guns. I should really try to make inroads with the local militia and with other locals. Once we can suppliment our SIGINT with HUMINT, that'll give us a more complete picture out here. Sir, I also think that we should secure a couple of VTOL transports for quick deployment of our Kobolds in squad strength if need be for 'Special Missions' or at least one Heavy Hover APC for that. "
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“How did your mission go?”
“It went well. Both groups worked with each other and did what was needed. Four of the troopers were taken but even if they talk they do not know anything of use.”
“They might be a problem.”
“Not at all, they are from the groups that are no longer in system. They have no idea of the new locations we have in place. If anything they will make the Government waste time.”
“Well than keep working with them.”
“I want you to keep an eye on our new help.”
“Sir?”
“I do not like how they are doing things. I feel like we are being used by them.”
“I will do my best.”
“Just watch them nothing more.”
“We are now free to do more than just recon.” Looking at the others. “We are to keep them off balance but not to force a larger response. Our mission is to keep them tied down. We will only go into direct battle if it works for our overall mission or we have no other choice. We will do our best to keep a low profile. We will help the others with the mission they have but we will also use them to further our mission.” Looking at each member of the team. “Does anyone have a problem with these orders?”
As one they answer “NO SIR.”
“Good then we will finish up with our work at the site and then move on to the other sites to ready them.”
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OK so I sent everyone what they have in the bank as of the end of the month. 07/68
this gives you 08/68 to place the order. Time is moving fast so you have to move.
Need everyone to get your supply order in ASAP so it will not run into 09/68 before it gets ordered.
when I post things for 09/68 it will be 09/68.
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I tripped over this on the web. (Not a real ad).
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shadhawk: I calculated the cost of the new foot actuator I got for the Falcon Hawk. It came out to 4,200 C-Bills. Please adjust my bank total accordingly.
Dave
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“Sho-sho this just arrived for you.” The duty Gunsho hands Meiyo a data pad.
“Thank You Gunsho.” She takes the pad and reads it.
“Gunsho will you get me Tai-sa Westfield ASAP.”
“Hai Sho-sho.”
“What may I do for you Sho-sho.”
“We will have one more Marine battalion joining us. This one will a rest and refit, they are fresh from a very active tour.”
“How bad?”
“They have 40% wounded and 20% that need rest. The other 40% are ready to go.”
“Any idea of what they tangled with?”
“No, command did not think I need to know. I will be talking with the CO when they land. I will have medical services ready.”
“What can I do?”
“Have your people check them out when they are on world. Get me a report of what they need to get battle ready.”
“Things are that bad in the DC?”
“You have seen the reports. The Combine will need all the troops they can get.”
“Do you have any idea of when they will get here?”
“From what command has given me they should be out here in three months.”
“Well they are giving us a little time to get ready for them.”
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In the Ironborn 'Mech bay, Julia screamed out in frustration, scratching her fingers through her hair. Plopping herself down on the gantry holding Maria's Phoenix Hawk, she grabbed a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap and took a long swig.
"Having trouble, Jules?"
Julia turned her head at the familiar drawl and found Maria standing over her.
"ARRRGHHH!! This f***ing gyro is driving me absolutely crazy!" Julia complained. "No matter what I do, no matter how many bits of shrapnel I pull from it, I just can't seem to fix the f***ing thing!"
"What's wrong with it?" Maria inquired. "Why can't you repair it?"
Julia gave a look at Maria that would have a lesser person recoiling apprehensively, but Maria held her ground. "Because it's an old, decaying piece of JUNK! I have a feeling that it's had to be repaired multiple times in the past. Gyros are complicated and finicky pieces of equipment to begin with, especially these older models from God knows how many decades or centuries ago. On top of that, whatever wrecked it in the first place left a lot of shattered bits inside, which, despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to clear completely."
"What about replacing the whole thing with a new one?"
"Do you have about 900,000 C-Bills, Mari?" Julia answered with another question. "'Cause that's how much it would cost to buy a new one. Also, I'd have to rip out the old one and then install the new. That would take at least another 6 to 8 weeks. I'm worried we might have bought ourselves a lemon here."
"Have you tried asking Harald for help?" Maria asked.
"He's been too busy to assist given what Asha did to my Bad Sister." Julia responded. "If she wasn't still in the infirmary, I'd strangle her myself for wrecking my baby."
That made Maria chuckle at the image that formed in her head. "Well, to take your mind off of our gyro problem, Euron is calling a meeting of all combat personnel at about 1600 hours. He's got some announcements to make or some such." She patted Julia on the shoulder. "Take a break, you can start again once we find out what our fearless leader has in store for us."
Sighing, Julia looked over at the Battlemech whose cantankerous innards were vexing her to her breaking point. "I AM going to fix you. You hear that? I'm gonna fix your sorry ass and you ARE going to work again even it's the last thing I do."
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In the special session of Parliament called my Meiyo. “Will the Nakazawa members please stand and answer the charger.”
Aina and Osamu Nakazawa stand. “We request that evidence of these charges be presented before we answer. To not know what has happened we cannot give a true answer.”
Recordings from May when units from Kiah’s Hammers responded to a call about an unknown armored unit operating north east of Nakawaza Shiro and north west of Zakharovich Fortress. Also played are audio interviews of the armored company after they were questioned by Nijero Security and NPO members. Both show that this unit was employed by Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa. The Metal Thunder interviews will show MRBC paperwork that they were employed by Isao Nazakawa personally. Audio logs will show that a combat unit that has been shown to be working with the Kokuryu-kai was working for Nakazawa. Also presented are records showing payments to Nazakawa accounts from known Kokuryu-kai accounts in the Draconis Combine.
“So once more how does Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa answer the charges of Treason?”
“Why did you raid on one of the production sites?”
“I did not.”
“Explain then how a DCMS equipped lance was reported at that site.”
“I cannot. They are not part of our forces. Also from what my people have found out that lance did not take part in the raid. A different Lance took part and the armor units are not ours as well.”
“If not our people then who? Have your contacts look into this now.”
“Hai!”
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In the Ironborn 'Mech bay, Julia screamed out in frustration, scratching her fingers through her hair. Plopping herself down on the gantry holding Maria's Phoenix Hawk, she grabbed a bottle of water, unscrewed the cap and took a long swig.
"Having trouble, Jules?"
Julia turned her head at the familiar drawl and found Maria standing over her.
"ARRRGHHH!! This f***ing gyro is driving me absolutely crazy!" Julia complained. "No matter what I do, no matter how many bits of shrapnel I pull from it, I just can't seem to fix the f***ing thing!"
"What's wrong with it?" Maria inquired. "Why can't you repair it?"
Julia gave a look at Maria that would have a lesser person recoiling apprehensively, but Maria held her ground. "Because it's an old, decaying piece of JUNK! I have a feeling that it's had to be repaired multiple times in the past. Gyros are complicated and finicky pieces of equipment to begin with, especially these older models from God knows how many decades or centuries ago. On top of that, whatever wrecked it in the first place left a lot of shattered bits inside, which, despite my best efforts, I haven't been able to clear completely."
"What about replacing the whole thing with a new one?"
"Do you have about 900,000 C-Bills, Mari?" Julia answered with another question. "'Cause that's how much it would cost to buy a new one. Also, I'd have to rip out the old one and then install the new. That would take at least another 6 to 8 weeks. I'm worried we might have bought ourselves a lemon here."
"Have you tried asking Harald for help?" Maria asked.
"He's been too busy to assist given what Asha did to my Bad Sister." Julia responded. "If she wasn't still in the infirmary, I'd strangle her myself for wrecking my baby."
That made Maria chuckle at the image that formed in her head. "Well, to take your mind off of our gyro problem, Euron is calling a meeting of all combat personnel at about 1600 hours. He's got some announcements to make or some such." She patted Julia on the shoulder. "Take a break, you can start again once we find out what our fearless leader has in store for us."
Sighing, Julia looked over at the Battlemech whose cantankerous innards were vexing her to her breaking point. "I AM going to fix you. You hear that? I'm gonna fix your sorry ass and you ARE going to work again even it's the last thing I do."
If you would like L.F. has techs who are willing to assist w/ your repairs. This offer is available to the "hands of the Goddess" as well.
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Thank you for the offer, Ogre.
Ironborn, if you can't repair the gyro, I have a pair of 3 ton gyros in inventory.
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ogremage and jimdigris: Both offers will be appreciated and accepted by Julia. Three months is way too long to fix a gyro malfunction. Jim, I don't want to have to take one of your gyros unless I break the one we got, so we'll try fixing it first.
shadhawk: let me know if Julia can fix the Phoenix Hawk's gyro with Loyalty Forsaken techs helping out.
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ogremage and jimdigris: Both offers will be appreciated and accepted by Julia. Three months is way too long to fix a gyro malfunction. Jim, I don't want to have to take one of your gyros unless I break the one we got, so we'll try fixing it first.
shadhawk: let me know if Julia can fix the Phoenix Hawk's gyro with Loyalty Forsaken techs helping out.
The techs doing the work will need to be veteran or higher in the same weight class of 'Mech. If they are not they will have higher target numbers.
So said techs will have to be veteran or better in the medium weight class.
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Would my Griffin techs qualify?
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Would my Griffin techs qualify?
Yes they are elite
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Rob Swanson, brother of the Hands of the Goddess chief tech, walked into the Ironborn mechbay after hearing some loud cursing. He noticed a woman descending the gantry surrounding a Phoenix Hawk with its torso wide open. Taking a sip from his beer, he approached the woman and asked "What seems to be the problem?"
"Do you see that gyro?," she pointed at the sad-looking Phoenix Hawk.
Rob nodded. "I do indeed. It looks like it's been around the block more than a few times. What's wrong with it?," he asked as they both stared up at the machine.
"It's got several problems, but I think we can start with all the shattered bits still hiding inside. I can hear them whenever I start it up, but I can't find them."
"I guess you don't know the trick."
"Trick?!?"
"Hold this," Rob said as he handed her his beer. He leisurely cracked his knuckles and said "This shouldn't take long."
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The techs doing the work will need to be veteran or higher in the same weight class of 'Mech. If they are not they will have higher target numbers.
So said techs will have to be veteran or better in the medium weight class.
Guess that leaves me out assisting as I don't know what rating my techs. And when I asked creating my units I've always been told "forgetaboutit!"
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Guess that leaves me out assisting as I don't know what rating my techs. And when I asked creating my units I've always been told "forgetaboutit!"
no you were told each time you made a unit that the techs had same skill level as the equipment they were working on. as the pilot and crew improve so do / did they.
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Merry Christmas to all of you that celebrate.
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:thumbsup:
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Ok for the off world security kiah is sending the following to the non asteroid research lab
=> bandit hovercraft with IS battle armor
=> karnov with IS gray death scout armor and IS jump infantry
=> dragon
=> owens with clan elementals
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Winter's Dream will take the mine on the asteroid.
Units are:
Vedette "Tempest"
Goblin "Blood Moon" and Heavy LRM infantry
Jackal piloted by "Laughing Wolf"
Maxim I "Hunter's Den" and Kobold Power armor Platoon.
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In the special session of Parliament called my Meiyo. “Will the Nakazawa members please stand and answer the charger.”
Aina and Osamu Nakazawa stand. “We request that evidence of these charges be presented before we answer. To not know what has happened we cannot give a true answer.”
Recordings from May when units from Kiah’s Hammers responded to a call about an unknown armored unit operating north east of Nakawaza Shiro and north west of Zakharovich Fortress. Also played are audio interviews of the armored company after they were questioned by Nijero Security and NPO members. Both show that this unit was employed by Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa. The Metal Thunder interviews will show MRBC paperwork that they were employed by Isao Nazakawa personally. Audio logs will show that a combat unit that has been shown to be working with the Kokuryu-kai was working for Nakazawa. Also presented are records showing payments to Nazakawa accounts from known Kokuryu-kai accounts in the Draconis Combine.
“So once more how does Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa answer the charges of Treason?”
so cool please tell me comeuppance is about to occur, oh to be a fly on the wall In the special session of Parliament lol
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
Alliance Under Assault
We go now to Kiva Cooper, SBC's own Pulitzer Prize - winning reporter, covering events currently unfolding in Solaris City ...
[Kiva appears before the camera, apparently reporting from a rooftop. Behind her is the vast urban expanse of Solaris City's International Zone, with the massive metallic bubbles of DropShips in Solaris Spaceport plainly visible. Thin ribbons of smoke rise from several unseen fires, curling up into the gray sky.]
[Kiva] "Are you getting this Jamie? This is Kiva Cooper, reporting live from the rooftop of the SBC Broadcasting Center in the International Zone as unknown forces continue their attack on Solaris VII. We've seen bone - white BattleMechs of vintage and recent manufacture, dropping in and around the city outskirts, and from here we can see movement in the spaceport as security forces clash with the unidentified attackers."
[Camera zooms in, catching a glimpse of roughly a company of Lyran 'Mechs using the spaceport buildings and grounded DropShips as cover. Weapons fire from a branch of the complex, the 'Concourse E' label clearly visible, shows the approach of more than a dozen white 'Mechs, led by an Awesome. The white "Mechs tear into the buildings as well, obliterating that section of the spaceport in a hail of PPC and laser fire.]
[Kiva] "The security forces are overwhelmed. There are too many attackers, a full battalion or more sweeping the spaceport alone. The city is in chaos. Over to the west, we can see 'Mechs in Starlight and Zalzni colors fighting each other in the streets, the cause of their recent clash unknown. The Pop TV building just collapsed under Mandole Mgwane's Jinggau."
[Camera swings around and briefly highlights two 'Mechs dueling in the street, sweeping over a demolished building and scurrying bystanders running for cover, and eventually settling on a lone dark blue Banshee squaring off against two lighter white BattleMechs.]
[Kiva] " We do see resistance from the stables here. There on Paris Street, it looks like a Banshee from a minor stable is dueling with two of the invaders. Get a close-up of the invader BattleMaster, Jamie. Wait that triple - diamond insignia! That's Paul Diamond, a contender who left to join the Word of Blake. Is this a Blakist attack? The Banshee pilot has put the Blake Wolverine between him and Diamond. Wait there's a man running out on foot, with some sort of satchel, Oh my!"
[Camera attempts to focus on a satchel - armed man who rushes at the Banshee, only to vanish in a flash of light meters away from the 'Mech when the pack explodes prematurely]
[Kiva] "Off in the distance, we can see other parts of the city in flames. Columns of smoke are visible from various parts of Kobe, the Black Hills. Reports tell of Lyran defenders dying in all parts of the city, refusing to abandon even the non - Steiner sectors. Even now we're hearing of fighting as far out as Reach----"
[A tremendous explosion shakes the camera and Kiva instinctively ducks. Camera swings around, catching glimpses of fires all along the skyline. A roar of fighter engines momentarily washes out all sound.]
[Kiva] "Over there! It's the Star League Dome!"
[The camera pans northward to the massive dome of the almost completed Star League Stadium on the banks of the Solaris River. Flames engulf the ruined dome, blackening the Davion sword - and - sun logo as a secondary blast rips through the structure.]
[Kiva] "My God, who are these people?"
from SBC News Special Report, Solaris Broadcasting, 16 June 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
The Archon Has Failed Us!
Tharkad in ruins! Donegal, Coventry, and Hesperus bombarded and blockaded by Word of Blake forces! Skye, Wyatt, Phecda, Alchiba, Milton, Loric, Ford, Giausar, Timbiqui, and Poulsbo, all invaded by the Free Worlds League!
My friends, the utter incompetence of Peter Steiner - Davion can no longer be hidden; it is made manifest by our horrific losses, and threatens the total destruction of our proud Lyran state! We are assailed from all sides, and it will only be a matter of time before the opportunistic Jade Falcons again descend on us in our weakness. The Dracs would be over the border as well to do some more "peacekeeping", if they could only figure out who runs their show.
How much longer must we tolerate the inept reign of Peter the Worthless? He has accomplished nothing, and has only aggravated the problems we face daily. Now that such grave threats loom before us, we must act with strength and determination, not indecision and confusion!
Clearly, far more capable individuals exist to lead us than the fledgling Peter, who lacks any meaningful military experience. A mediocre MechWarrior, he is an even more incompetent leader. And though we mourn the loss of a man of such stature as Caesar Steiner, it is good to see that the Steiner blood runs true and strong today in Adam Steiner. He achieved impressive feats in the Jade Vulture incursion of 3064, and his more recent actions demonstrate his vision. Clearly the right man to serve as General of the Armies, he would also make an Archon far superior to Peter Steiner - Davion.
The noble Steiner blood runs thin indeed in our Archon. Time for some true and more capable blood to replace him!
Pamphlet issued by Brotherhood Press, Cincinnatus Publishing, 6 May 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
Alliance, Free Worlds League At War
So was the dissolution of the Star League a good idea after all? We know our Coordinator was against it - we've seen the footage from that day in November 3067. Apparently the foolish leaders of the other realms thought they could maintain their own peace without "outside interference."
Looks like they were wrong. News coming in from the Alliance and the Free Worlds League shows Skye province attacking the Free Worlds - without the sanction of the Lyran Estates General, no less. Not that anyone can blame Skye. Without an authoritative body to rein in the Alliance military, apparently provincial leaders feel they can declare war whenever they want.
If the Star League still existed, Skye could have appealed to that body for restitution of damages that Duke - Steiner claims his world has sustained. Instead, power hungry politicians believe they answer to no one but themselves and take matters into their own hands.
Well, we may not have the Star League anymore, but I for one am thankful to live in the Combine, where our sense of honor and duty overrides our selfishness. Seems the Alliance could learn a lesson or ten from us.
Trevor Lindensholm, Editor, Minakuchi World times, 1 June 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System 3068
Who among Us Shall Rule?
[Diamond] "So, gentlemen. what are we to do with the situation now that our wayward son has stirred up Luthien?"
[Sapphire] "You mean it was not planned that way? He acted alone?"
[Ruby] "Not without help."
[Pearl] "Yes, he did have help. My sources point to the Second Sword's over eager Tai-sa. Apparently, he did not care to wait until called upon."
[Ruby] "No, it goes further than that. Our Pillar has rotted."
[Diamond] "Interesting. Our friend is the source of our problem on Luthien, then?"
[Ruby] "Hai."
[Obsidian] " So sure are yo Ri --?"
[Diamond] "No names! Do it again and I will demand your heart as well as your head!"
[Ruby] "It is nothing. Yes, I am sure. Emerald has gone the path of the ronin. He thinks he knows the way when he does not. The impetuousness of youth, I think."
[Sapphire] "This sets us back, then."
[Diamond] "Not entirely."
[Ruby] "Hai. It is actually beneficial. We can front someone now without fear of discovery."
[Obsidian] " We are going to hang Emerald out to dry?"
[Pearl] "For the good of the Dragon, yes. Let them think when they beat him down that the menace of the Kokuryu-kai is diminished, while instead we continue to gain power."
[Sapphire] "So, whom shall we consider?"
[Diamond] "Sakamoto?"
[Ruby] "No. I have watched him since the incident. He will not bend our way. However, his offspring may..."
[Pearl] "Ah, yes, his marriage and coming child. We shall make arrangements. But for the time being..."
[Obsidian] "Toytomi?"
[Sapphire] "Too impertinent. He bears watching."
[Ruby] "Why not someone already beyond the shadows? Hiding in plain sight? The bastard Kerai would never question it, not now."
[Diamond] "Don't delude yourself. Kerai questions all."
[Pearl] "Perhaps, but not the one we know Ruby speaks of. It is an elegant plan."
[Obsidian] "Interesting, at least..."
[Sapphire] " Right there, in the light of day. Where everyone can see, yet does not see..."
[Ruby] "Yes. And in the perfect position for us to take advantage of."
[Diamond] "Then let us make it happen. And make sure Emerald finds his place among the dead. We are too close now. We cannot afford another mistake."
[Obsidian] "And I will send a message to our 'champion' personally this time -- just in case he develops delusions of his own power."
[Sapphire] "Then it is decided. The Dragon is blind and we will soon be the saviors that work the miracle of sight."
partial recording made between unknown parties, recovered from the ruins of the Imperial City, Luthien (date unknown), then circulated through the dark web and social media
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Life is Change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.
Karen Kaiser Clark
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
Dragon's Son Declares State of Emergency
To All Voice of the Dragon Affiliates: You are to immediately put this into print and voice the following statement. Override all other headline and story events. -Regional Director Miygaki Gershwin (VOTD, Pesht)
From Hohiro Kurita:
"Citizens of the Dragon, I greet you on this dark day. Today we find ourselves embroiled in war within and without the Combine. For months now our valiant DCMS troops have engaged Word of Blake forces on Dieron and Luthien. This new enemy, this diabolical splinter group of the benevolent ComStar, has risen from the darkness and bitten us on our heel. Since the dissolution of the Star League, they have transformed themselves from ComStar's competitor into the Yellow Bird that threatens not just the Dragon, but all humankind.
"The Word of Blake has used against human targets weapons that have been banned for centuries. Reports of chemical attacks and nuclear firestorms have been received from countless world outside the Combine. They have manipulated whole planets and governments - even House Lords - into furthering their destructive agenda and are even now attempting to cut the Dragon off at the knees.
"Because of these hideous events unfolding around us, I hereby declare the Draconis Combine in a state of emergency, so that we may properly handle the onslaught that faces us. To citizens held hostage by these fanatical zealots, know that the Dragon has arisen to crush the Word of Blake as it did the Smoke Jaguars. Your tears are felt and your blood is remembered. The Dragon will roar once more."
Tearing through the void
Prepared for the Yellow Bird
Expect victory.
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After seeing enough of the invitations opened. When Duke enters his office and sees his on his desk. He wearily sits down behind the desk never bothering to turn on the lights. Sadly, and fondly remembering the last state wedding dinner he attended so many years ago. When a nation lost a beloved Archon, Morgan Kell lost his wife along with his right arm, and Duke lost his wife in an explosion. Seconds, minutes, a few hours pass with little to no movement, and the only sounds to be heard were the soft sobs of a grieving widower. Eventually, late into the night or early into morning; Duke will make arrangements for the invitation to be returned via courier unopened and succinct but polite note refusing the invitation.
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“Sugai Amalaa has looked over the request for the use of Sugai Shiro for your event and has given her consent.” Elizabeth will inform Maria. “Sugai Keiji also welcomes your people and looks forward to this event. Keiji-sama will have Cho-sa Izanagi contact you about security needs.”
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Kapten Bjornsen sighed as he paced in his office, awaiting the arrival of Mechwarrior Berquist, Sergeant Shihei, and Lieutenant Lundmark. Lieutenant Anker chuckled at his Kapten's nervousness. Marius turned at the sound, "What's so funny, Reider?"
Reider replied, "You, sir. You always get nervous at times like these... on the field of battle, you are a great commander. In the barracks, you're a worrywart. Relax, they're professional soldiers. They'll do their duty as part of the expanded coverage." He stood up, "Sit down, sir... it's making me nervous to see you so nervous. Oh, by the way, what about the Wedding invite? Have you sent your response?"
Marius smiled, "Nope. However, since you asked, you get to craft the carefully worded response this invite deserves. The delegation from us will be small. The unit commanders, lance level and higher, Quartermaster Quist, Chief Tech Odden, Dr. Sparv, and just in case two squads of the 190th. Looks like a total of 20 personnel going, including staff level positions. Send in the response before you leave for the asteroid."
Reider's response was interrupted as the door opened and the new secretary ushered the three other guests into the room. Once the new arrivals were seated, the secretary withdrew and closed the door. Marius chuckled, "Saved by the bell, Lieutenant Anker." He turned from Reider and towards the other three people in the room. "I bet you're wondering why you in particular were called here. We have a job to do, and your three units, along with Lieutenant Anker's platoon, will be doing that job. It seems that the GSF has been tasked with protecting additional areas in our current solar system. I'll be rotating units to these positions in three month stints. You drew the short straw in that you are the first to go. It also means, you're the first to get it over with. You will be protecting an Asteroid Mining facility, and be careful. gravity is within .1 g of normal, but the atmosphere may be thin. Also, the tunnels may not like overshoots, so be aware of that. Lieutenant Anker will be in charge of the defense force, so all commands go through him first." His voice drops a bit in timbre, "I don't want to see anyone come back on a stretcher, much less in a body bag. Do you understand?" All of the assembled troopers said, "Aye, sir" as one.
Kapten Bjornsen nodded, "Dismissed, all of you. Get prepared, you leave soon."
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Kiah sitting in the living quarters of her long house where she was going over communications from the wedding planner and enjoying a light lunch looked up at the knock on the front door. Putting down her goblet she looked at her three companions. Anna, Kate and Summer the triplets that ran her private house seamlessly, they had been going over her schedule and at the knock Anna rose to answer the door. She laughed as Carl grabbed her and spun her with a fast kiss to her cheek.
“Stop molesting my ladies” Kiah smiled as he crossed and greeted my other ladies, and filled a goblet and held it out to him. “Had lunch yet?”
“No, what you got?” he asked taking the goblet, pulling out a chair and grabbing a soft roll spreading butter on it as he talked. “just got in from patrol with the kids, I’m starved.”
“How did they do?” Kiah waved her hand and summer went to the sideboard to get him a plate.
“They are coming along very well, they just need a bit of confidence.” He sat back as Summer placed the plate down and then sat forward to eat.
“well some will get just that, we have to send a lance to that off world research lab.”
“who?”
Kiah caught the roll he tossed her and broke it apart to finish eating her stew. “Cain’s Bandit , Robbie’s Karnov, Tyson’s dragon, Trever with both Owen config pods, with the assigned troops as well of course.”
Carl snorted. “Robbie and Lang will love babysitting duty”
“It will not be Baby-sitting it is more like mentoring. Cain and Tyson are not kids, just green and Trever will help with that.” Kiah took a drink “Don’t like anyone being so far away but it will be good for them and while Robbie is off world it will allow Bob and Axel to get their Karnov off tarmac more they need more fly time.”
“it will be good for them, don’t know why you let Robbie pull rank so much.”
“Rank and seniority have privileges but when Robbie gets back I’ll make sure deployments are more balanced.”
Carl filled the goblets up and speared some slices of roast beef putting some on Kiah’s plate then his. “on different note, how are wedding plans going?’
Kiah sighed as she served them both baby potatoes. “Invites are out, our artisans did us proud and the responses have started coming back, that wedding planner Bully and I hired is a godsend, she and her team have it all under control, the wedding outfits for my side are done, your all going to look amazing, the food selected …. The new command is not coming or sending a rep…. waiting to hear from all the others.”
“Well it will be a hell of a party, anyone from home coming?”
“Stop it brat, with all that is going on how would that even be possible?” Kiah threw a potato to her pregnant wolfhound, River who was laying by the fire. “The day should be fairly stress-free. But I have thought a few times Bully and I should have just married quietly.”
“the Clan would have rebelled, we all want to give you the kind of sendoff to the land of matrimony you deserve…. And have the right to.”
“we have left all that poop and circumcise behind when we came here”
Carl laughed at their childhood joke term for state functions and sat back “you are our Jarl and always will be, sorry Hart sister you’re stuck with me and the rest of us.”
“I should have left without a word” Kiah said with a mock snarl.
“do you honestly think we would not have followed you? I and several others were watching you like a hawk when you said you were resigning and going off. Face it you’re the Jarl we all swore to and want and the one we will always follow. There is no getting away from us or your duty to us now.”
Kiah nodded with a wry smile “you were the one that made me go through the proper channels to leave.”
“Yes, well as you always said do it right or don’t do it at all.”
“Yes that is the thing to do, throw my own words back at me. Having you and the rest of my family with me means a lot. The gods have been good to allow all of you to be with me. It makes my losses …easier”
Carl reached over and squeezed Kiah’s hand briefly then went back to eating. “I miss them to” he then smiled into his goblet. “I look forward to the kids you and Bully will eventually have and telling them all the stories of what hellions we all were growing up”
Kiah smiled a little sadly. “just remember payback is a b***h when you have your own kids someday hart brother.”
“that won’t be for a bit yet thank you very much.”
Kiah laughed “when am I scheduled for patrol?”
“day after Tomorrow morning”
“Good I need to get out and about I’m restless”
“Well I’ll keep you company for a while” he nodded to the pile of paper “let me see some of those ill help you go through them”
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"I can't believe that they told the whole planet about this," muttered Captain Bonanno, surrounded by his staff in the conference room.
"Technically she didn't," Dejah Rey, the unit intelligence officer, retorted.
"When you invite all the clan heads, effectively everyone knows. But it's too late to do anything about that. I'd like the unit on full alert. Dejah, normally I'd have you along as my escort, but I'd like you monitoring communications traffic. I'll bring commtech Argueta to deal with any press issues". Argueta nodded her acknowledgement.
"Niobe, as always you will have command of the unit while I'm gone. We'll also bring Maxim Alpha with one platoon of infantry. Leave the rest home so that we'll have room to evacuate VIPs if things go badly wrong. I suspect that the majority of the trouble will be elsewhere that day.
"If anyone else has any suggestions, please share." The assembled officers glanced back at their tablets and continued their analysis.
"One more thing; I need a good taylor. I need to adjust my tuxedo so that I can wear my cooling vest underneath."
[Captain Bonanno will RSVP with the envelope that came with the invitation indicating that there will be twenty-two members to his entourage, and twenty of them will have rifles. Everyone will be well-dressed.]
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"I can't believe that they told the whole planet about this," muttered Captain Bonanno, surrounded by his staff in the conference room.
"Technically she didn't," Dejah Rey, the unit intelligence officer, retorted.
"When you invite all the clan heads, effectively everyone knows. But it's too late to do anything about that. I'd like the unit on full alert. Dejah, normally I'd have you along as my escort, but I'd like you monitoring communications traffic. I'll bring commtech Argueta to deal with any press issues". Argueta nodded her acknowledgement.
"Niobe, as always you will have command of the unit while I'm gone. We'll also bring Maxim Alpha with one platoon of infantry. Leave the rest home so that we'll have room to evacuate VIPs if things go badly wrong. I suspect that the majority of the trouble will be elsewhere that day.
"If anyone else has any suggestions, please share." The assembled officers glanced back at their tablets and continued their analysis.
"One more thing; I need a good taylor. I need to adjust my tuxedo so that I can wear my cooling vest underneath."
[Captain Bonanno will RSVP with the envelope that came with the invitation indicating that there will be twenty-two members to his entourage, and twenty of them will have rifles. Everyone will be well-dressed.]
“Sir why don’t you just get one of the stripper tuxes? You vest and helmet will be at your ride and if things are that bad just a quick tug and you are in your shots.” Lieutenant Ash gives her CO a big grin. “You would have much more use of one like that.” Her smile gets bigger.
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“Shujin looks like I will be need of my dress uniform a lot this winter so I think a second one will be needed, please have someone start working on that right away.”
“Hai Sho-sa.”
“Now who to take with me? This will be a very full month and traveling to and from is out of the question.”
“Inform Adept Wood that her Level II will be my security force for Major Franks and Tai-i Roads’ wedding.”
“Yes sir. May I ask why them? They are one of the lighter units we have.”
“Simple they have worked the most with the GSF and if someone gets twitchy they will fit in best.”
“Understood sir. What about the other events?”
“My normal security team will be fine.”
“Yes sir, I will make sure both are informed and ready.”
“Tai-i will you have the currier take this to Major Franks at Camp Kurawa.”
“Hai.”
“So who do you should I pick for the security team for Major Frank’s wedding?”
“Sir?”
“Well it is going to be held at Fenikkusu jiin and I know most if not all of them would want to be on hand.”
“Many of the complement for that matter sir.”
“So back to my question. Who?”
“How long do you think we can drag this out?”
“I don’t know. We will do what we can but the longer this goes on the more time they have to find out more.”
“OK I do have help on the way but they are going to take some time to get here. With all that is happening transport is all screwed up.”
“If they take too long they will not have a job.”
“I don’t need to be reminded about that. Have arrangements been made for a fall back?”
“We are working on that. The problem is ware. Not many will be willing to help with what has happened.”
“True and with our other support not returning things are even more difficult. What do we have at this time?”
“Not much.”
“It will have to do for now.”
“OK so we have double checked all the IDs of the Marines and Ships crews and they are all good to go. We will start getting them into the training schools.”
“Good, this is the first good news in a month.”
Nejiro News 1
Parliament was call into a special session by Chiji Saganami so that Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa would have to answer to charges of treason to Nijero. Video, written and vocal evidence was presented and MPs Aina and Osamu Nakazawa will have to defend Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa. If they cannot the Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa will face heavy fines and punishment maybe even having the Shuyona Ichizoku broken up. We will keep following this story.
Hilo TV3
In the special session of Parliament Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa was charged with treason to Nijero. The opening statements from the Mercenary units Kiah’s Hammers and Metal Thunder will be hard for Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa to play down.
HBC News
Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa was charged with treason to Nijero by Chiji Saganami in Parliament. The opening statements show that Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa had contact with units known to be Kokoryu-kai. If the treason charge is proven Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa may be dismantled.
Financial Times
With Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa having charges of treason presented is Parliament many local markets are in a flux. We will be keeping an eye on this. As things change we will post them.
The Moro Sun-Times
Nazakawa Shuyona Ichizoku has been called before a special session of Parliament on charges of treason to Nejiro. The opening show that Nazakawa has been working with Kokoryu-kai forces here on world.
The Tarawa Times
Chiji Saganami has charged Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa with treason. She has said that Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa is working with the Kokoryu-kai. So far all that she has is the word of her sell swords and some other sell swords that were working for Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa that we have come to learn were going to have that contract terminated. So we have the word of a trusted Shuyona Ichizoku vs that of a couple of groups of sell swords … who are you going to trust?
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
So it now looks like your governor is looking to place blame on one of the Shuyona Ichizoku for problems she has made and cannot fix. She has her sell swords and a group of soon to be fired sell swords make up stories to tarnish the good name of Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa to cover her problems. People of Nijero you have to see what is going on.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
Your governor a member of the DCMS has charged Shuyona Ichizoku Nazakawa with treason. She links them with a rebel group in the Combine. She has Mercenary troops that work for her and others that were to be fired by this same Shuyona Ichizoku give the proof of treason. She said she has finical proof also but did not give this at the time of the charges. One has to wonder what is going on.
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At 1600 hours, the Ironborn gathered together in the hangar of the 'Mech bay as Euron and Alannah waited for them. Even the techs and the warriors without 'Mechs were invited as the Colonel had ordered everyone to hear his announcements.
Once they'd all assembled, Euron addressed them all: "Good, now that everyone's here, I can get down to business. First of all, I have the distinct pleasure to announce the promotion of two of our members for their exemplary service to the Ironborn."
At this, Anya Tereshskaya approached the Colonel. "First, our own Beta Platoon tank commander, Sergeant Anya Tereshskaya. With this, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Congratulations!" The Ironborn clap as Anya is presented with her new rank insignia. Anya salutes the Colonel before returning to the back.
"Next," Euron continued. "One of our techs, Karin Wynch, the sister of our Alpha Regulator commander, Charles Wynch, is hereby promoted to Sergeant and given command of our new Charlie Regulator and her crew promoted to Corporals." There is more applause as Karin and her crew are given their stripes. "Better watch out, Charles." Karin commented. "I plan on surpassing you soon." The elder Wynch nodded, accepting the challenge.
"For our next order of business." Alannah Harlaw spoke up. "The Colonel and I have revealed to the GSF commanders our new cross-training program. Whereby we intend to send our Mechwarriors who do not possess 'Mechs of their own to the other units of the GSF. This period of cross-training will last for a total of 3 months, wherein you will learn their tactics, doctrines and culture for the future benefit of our unit. You will eat with them, train with them and ultimately, learn from them. For our first candidate, Isolde Botley."
Isolde enthusiastically came up the front. C'mon, Hands of the Goddess, she thought hopefully. Alannah continued. "You are hereby assigned to Kiah's Hammers." Isolde's expression faltered a bit. The Ice Queen? Damn, considering what Dagmer had to say about her unit, they're gonna put me through the wringer worse than Mom and Meifeng.
"Yes, ma'am!" She said a bit perfunctorily, trying to show the proper respect.
"Second, Bors Harlaw." Bors emerged next, worried where he'd end up. "You will be sent to Grandmother's compound to train with the Dragon's Clutch." Bors considered this. Well, at least Miyamoto and Shiro are close to my age. He snapped to attention. "Ma'am!"
"Finally," Alannah finished. "Victarion Greyjoy and Freyja Blacktyde-Greyjoy, your destination will be the Hands of the Goddess." Victarion and Freyja nodded their assent as Isolde mumbled under her breath, "Lucky."
At this, Beryl Greyjoy-Blacktyde raised her hand. "Colonel? Am I not to be given an assignment?"
Euron looked to his younger sister. "Your husband asked me not to give you one because that could take you off the base for an extended period of time." This drew a few chuckles from a few of the Ironborn. Beryl looked over at Jurgen annoyed at his audacity. "Did you have an assignment in mind, Beryl?" Euron asked.
"If that's the case, I request to go to the Loyalty Foresworn." Beryl said. "They occupy the same base as us. So, if my husband has no objections." She glared at Jurgen. Jurgen responded, uncharacteristically cowed. "I...have no objections."
"Then it's settled." Beryl concluded. "Major Harlaw, if you add my name to the list, please." Alannah did so, and that was that.
Euron exhaled sharply. "Well, next item of business. Lance Captain Botley." Lorren came up to the front and began his speech. "As many of you are aware, part of our new contract requires us to send a semi-permanent garrison force to one of seven locations both on and off-planet. Per the Colonel's orders. I have been placed in charge of the garrison. I need 3 volunteers to accompany me to the assignment, one of with must be an infantry unit and one must be a tank unit. Do I have any volunteers?" Most of the Ironborn raised their hands, surprising Lorren. "Right!" He conceded. "I'll discuss with you all once the assignment is finalized."
OOG: Anthony, I need a list of the remaining garrison locations before I select one and the crew for the assignment
Back IG:
"Well, then." Said Euron. "On to happier occasions. As you are well aware, my niece, Asha Greyjoy, who regrettably is still in the infirmary since her first mission ended in her 'Mech suffering severe damage, will be marrying my soon-to-be nephew-in-law, Tristifer Botley, on the December solstice. Your invitations have all been sent out and the bride and groom hope to see you all there. And speaking of weddings, the marriage of our GSF Supreme Commander, Major Kiah Franks and Bully Rhodes will take place a few weeks earlier on December 8th. I would call upon you to share your well-wishes with the two of them as they embark on their new lives and the creation of their own clan here on Nejiro." There was more applause. Euron let it go before concluding, "That is all. Carry on."
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Sitting is his office Elisio Tekeda looks over the new duty stations and what GSF units are picking up what station.
The six stations that need the extra security are:
1) Mine (Asteroid) Winter’s Dream
Goblin Infantry Fighting Vehicle “Blood Moon”
72nd Heavy Infantry LRM Platoon Lojnant Reidar Anker Infantry CO
Sten “Laughing Wolf” Bergquist JA-KL-1532 Jackal
Vedette Medium Tank (NETC) Sergeant Yasuda Shihei “Tempest”
Maxim (I) Heavy Hover Transport “Hunter’s Den”
17th Kobold Battle Armor Infantry Platoon Lojnant Segol Lundmark
2) Mine Ironborn
Lance Captain Lorren “Black Lorren” Botley WVR-7M Wolverine XO
Po Heavy Tank Sergeant Major Codd
Striker Light Tank ’58 Former Pirate Crew
Goblin Infantry Tank (Delta) (SBB) (SBA) (SMP)
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (D) (SBB) (SBA) (SMP)
3) Research Lab Kiah’s Hammers
MechWarrior Sergeant Trevor OW-1Prime / C Owens
Sergeant Elemental Point MG (Alpha)
Karnov UR Transport ’55 (Bravo) Warrant Officer (AIT), (SSB)
Gray Death Scout Armor Laser (C) Sergeant (AIT), (SSB)
Gray Death Scout Armor Laser (D) Sergeant (AIT), (SSB)
Jump Infantry Squad Laser (B) Sergeant (AIT), (SSB)
MechWarrior Sergeant Tyson DRG-1C Dragon
Bandit Hover Transport Hotel 2nd Lieutenant Infantry XO
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (B) Sergeant
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (C) Sergeant
4) Farm Loyalty Disowned
MechWarrior Talia Wulfe WLF-2 Wolfhound
Cobra Transport VTOL Capt. Lady Sean Kai Platoon CO
Fenrir Battle Armor (Med Laser) Sgt. Michael Luther
Infantry Squad Jump (Laser) MSG Gary Gordon Scout
Infantry Squad Jump (Laser) SFC Randall Schughart Scout
Goblin Infantry Support Vehicle (3058) SSG Mark Lomberg
Infantry Platoon Foot (SRM) SFC Gregory Thorne
Bandit Hover Transport Alpha Config 1Lt. Mario Andretti Platoon XO
Standard I S Battle Armor (Flamer) Sgt. Hans Eisen (outside)
Standard I S Battle Armor (Laser) Sgt. Barry Schwartz (inside side)
5) Power Station Hands of the Goddess
Sergeant Raj Sighn LCT-4JM Locust
Main Gauche Light Support Tank (C3)
Karnov UR Transport BA (Bravo)
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (E) Lieutenant Emely Abreu CO Infantry
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (F)
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry (Bravo)
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (A)
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (B)
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (C)
Jump Infantry LRM Platoon (D)
6) Research Lab (Asteroid) Road’s Warriors
Hikari AF1-Prime Arctic Fox
Sergeant Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (MG)
Hitoshi PXH-1D Phoenix Hawk
Haia PXH-1D Phoenix Hawk
Bandit Hover Transport Echo
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (MG)
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (MG)
7) Power Station (Asteroid) The Eagle’s Tears
MechWarrior Cynthia Kappas CRB-20 Crab
GAL-102 Galleon Light Tank (Alpha)
GAL-102 Galleon Light Tank (Bravo)
Blizzard Hover Transport SRM
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (C)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (D)
this is what is going on so far.
Yes I picked the last two for the players as they have things going on real world.
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The Hands of the Goddess will chose the power station from choice #5.
We will send:
Main Gauche Bravo
Locust
Karnov Bravo with battlearmor
Maxim Bravo with LRM infantry
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The Hands of the Goddess will chose the power station from choice #5.
We will send:
Main Gauche Bravo
the one that is tech crewed?
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We’ll make that the Alpha.
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The Ironborn will take the mine (choice 2). Defending it will be:
Lorren Botley with his Wolverine, "Black Lorren" with the other three choices to be announced once I've decided who's going.
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“You know that you are next on her list.”
“I am very sure she is not happy that I am not the first one.”
“What are we going to do?”
“At this time nothing. I do mean nothing. Have the others just perform security operations.”
“But with all the events over the next few months we have so many places to strike.”
“Yes and that is just what they want. NO we will sit back for now and see what opens up.”
“As you wish. What about our guests?”
“They will stay here and out of sight. No need to give her anything more then she has.”
“I have been looking over the charges and specifications and this part sticks out and may help us if you work with the investigators.”
“What have you found?”
“The part about setting up check points and taxing public roads, the forces doing this are no longer under your control.”
“Let me see this. Do we know where these units are now?”
“No but I will have our security people look into this ASAP.”
“Good something I can use. Find them but take no actions I will let her deal with them at the proper time.”
“As you wish.”
“OK so this is how it is going to be for the time we are here. We will be keeping both teams close together. These new jokers are very good and most likely have state of the art gear so everyone is on full alert. They almost got us in our first run-in and that is not going to happen again. We will be rotating out soon and I have replacements to keep an eye on them.”
“If they are so good how can you trust others?”
“Simple, three letters.”
“Out this way?”
“Who do you think took back the Winds?”
“Wow!”
“So they will be on rock in a few days and we go home for the Winter fun.”
“Can we stay here? I think it would be safer here even if the new guys find us.”
“If I have to deal with that combat, so do all of you.”
“We thought you liked us.”
“This looks like we are going to be here for a long time. They are setting up some regular tours and staying close to home.”
“True but they have tipped their hand a bit.”
“How?”
“Part of the groups that have been walking the security tours are the ones I have been looking for. No, we will not move yet but when they get into routine they will get sloppy and then we can move. You will get to look inside and I will do what is needed.”
“OK but that will take time and if we stick around they will find us.”
“Correct so we will use your toys and watch from a far. When they show the first signs of routine we will return.”
“I don’t know.”
“What, it is the best use of our time.”
“Yes but that means that I’ll be back home in time for the winter season and all the court bull.”
“So I will need to teach you how to deal with the lighter forms of combat. Well I guess this is also why I am here.”
The GSF’s second major supplies order will be given to Metal Storm.
Nejiro News 1
We have a report of an explosion in the city of Majuro. Some have said it was cargo from the Vulcan Arms Plant, others say it was an attack by some who do not like the government. At this time the NPO is looking to just what happened.
HBC
We have a report from Majuro of a building explosion. So far we have no idea just what happened only that the NPO are looking into it.
Sentinel News
Reports of the explosion in Majuro have people wondering what is going on. Some say it was an accident others think it was an attack but forces unknown. The NPO has officers looking into this event.
The Tarawa Times
Reports of an explosion in Majuro are in many news feeds. What did happen is not known at this time. Some think it was an attack others say accident. Only time will tell.
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
Reports of an explosion in Majuro have been reported. The NPO is looking into this matter. But what happened? Some say an accident others say attack. If this turns out to be an attack, as many think what, is you governor going to do about it? Will she send her sell swords to deal with the ones who did this?
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
We are seeing reports of an explosion in Majuro across the news. Some of these reports say accident, some say attack. We will be keeping our eyes on this to see just what happened.
“So your strike is ready?”
“Yes Sir, everything is in place and I shall make sure they find what you want.”
“Very good, we now start things off.”
“This will keep all on their toes as you said.”
OK so this ends 68/08 >:D More fun to start 68/09 >:D
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well just a few more things for august, ok several >:D xp
ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(26 June 3068)
Benjamin (THE DRAKE) - Dieron is under siege thanks to a sneak attack by the Word of Blake. After four months of denial the VotD can no longer hide the true state of affairs on Dieron and Luthien.
Little hope remains of discovering Hohiro Kurita's whereabouts. The acting Coordinator and leader of DCMS forces that engaged Word of Blake troops on Dieron in March is "missing and presumed dead." So says the Coordinator's commanders.
It is this reporters fear that Coordinator Theodore's only legitimate heir is now in the hands of the Word of Blake - which means he's as good as dead. I fear there won't be any attempt to retrieve him from the hands of the Yellow Bird. Such tragic news arrives on the heels of recent information brought to light on Theodore Kurita's deteriorating condition. Languishing in a coma, he can do nothing to help the morale of the citizens of the Combine.
With both Kuritas missing or out of action, who will lead the Dragon out of chaos? The Lyrans and the Free Worlds League battle on their fronts. We fight the Federated Suns along our own borders. And let us not forget the treacherous Ravens and their Alliance cronies! Or the Black Dragon coup on Luthien, complicated now by unwanted Word of Blake intervention. Or the Nova Cat desertion, which has included the Dragon's only other legitimate - if questionable - heir, Minoru Kurita!
The Word of Blake has thrown the universe into chaos. As a people we must take up arms and fight. We must call on our warlords to take charge and bring this war to a close.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(14 July 3068)
BORDERS ON ALERT
***Travel Advisory, Priority Alert***
Pesht [VOTD] - Notice to all Combine citizens traveling to and residing in worlds along the Federated Suns and Outworlds Alliance border: travel is restricted until further notice. A "high alert" advisory from the offices of Warlord Minamoto warns that travel to worlds within two jumps of the stated borders has been restricted to military traffic only. "For the safety of our citizenry, we ask that civilians refrain from visiting these worlds, as military activity in both nations threatens possible hostilities along these borders. We wish to lessen the risk as much as possible for travelers and residents in the affected areas."
DCMS officials also suggested that residents of the listed worlds purchase extra supplies in case of loss of power, water, and other utilities. "While no attacks are expected or imminent, we are erring on the side of caution because of recent events outside the Combine. We wish to be prepared for any eventuality and hope that this advisory is nothing more than a false alarm," stated Tai-sho Howard Mencio, aide to Tai-shu Minamoto.
Refunds for travel packages and system jumps may be obtained at your local planetary travel office. Businesses may apply for tax relief for affected areas at their local Bureau of Interstellar Trade offices.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(15 July 3068)
Galedon V (THE DRAKE) - Citizens of the Dragon, we are being invaded from all sides during this time of chaos. Reports of fighting along the Outworlds border have recently come to our attention; do not be blinded by the Voice of the Dragon claims to the contrary. Outworlds Alliance forces have attacked the worlds of Enif, Tabayama, and the prefecture capital of Galedon V. Not only are these attacks unprecedented, but we have received word that the Outworlds Alliance is in league with Clan Snow Raven, recently seen often along the Outworlds border. News of this connection came to us from several sources who saw firsthand the Alliance's Fist Air Wing using Corax OmniFighters, Alliance produced aerospace craft reported to incorporate Clan technologies.
In the wake of the Nova Cats' departure from their Tabayama garrison soon after the dissolution of the Star League and the bombing of Tharkad, the only defenders of these worlds are their planetary militias. The Galedon Regulars on New Samarkand and the Nineteenth Galedon Regulars on Bad News have been called in as reinforcements.
Some suggest that the Outworlds border attacks has little to do with the present uprising on Luthien and the Star League troubles, and are nothing more than the Snow Ravens making good on threats of revenge for the destruction of their precious WarShip, the White Cloud. But others - this reporter included - fear that this is only the beginning.
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August 3068 a package with a letter arrives at all GSF (and associated units) bases individually addressed to their Logistics Officers and/or their Quartermasters.
The package contains a corporate prospectus for Stark Heavy Industries and a catalog of their commercial and military products.
The letter reads...
We are approximately a year out from the completion of our new low and microgravity manufacturing facility. This will free up space in some of our special project labs. In appreciation of the GSF's continuing efforts to curb pirate and bandit deprivations, we are enquiring your interest in the limited production of ferro-fibrous armor, endo steel, internal structure materials, and myomar bundles. Other than contracts, we would require an investment of your time and resources to acquire the necessary formulas and materials for these endeavors.
We appreciate your time and attention on this matter, as well as a timely response - positive or negative.
Please contact me at >contact details<
Dr. Nikko Parker, PhD, PhD
CSO Research and Development Stark Heavy Industries, Nejiro Division
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On August fifteenth a bonded personal courier with Governors Palace credentials delivers into Major Frank's hands, a wax sealed plain kiri wood box, with both the Crown's Great Seal of the Realm and Parliament's Paulownia Flower Seal, containing a bronze scroll case embellished with the symbols of the Starfall Koichizoku. The scroll is illuminated and illustrated with the Symbols of the Starfall Kochizoku, Parliament, and the Crown. It reads {translated from formal japanese}....
Writ Of Summons
Meiyo Saganami, Governor by the grace of Our Ancestors of the sovereign realm of Nejiro, Arbiter, Head of Parliament, Defender of the Founders Agreement. To our right trusty and well beloved Kiah Lorrien Rosen Franks, Delm Starfall Greeting. Whereas by the advice and assent of Our Council and Our Ministers for certain arduous and urgent affairs concerning Us, the State, and defense of Nejiro. We have ordered Parliament to be holden to Parliament Hill, Yousai on the first day of September, there to treat and have conference with Ministry Members, Scholars, and Peers of Our Realm. We strictly enjoining Command you upon the faith and allegiance by which you are bound to Us that the weightiness of the said affairs, and imminent perils considered, waiving all excuses, you and your duly appointed representative be at the said day and place personally present with Us to publicly swear your Oaths to Us and the Founders Agreement before your Peers and the Members of Parliament. And with the said Ministry Members, Scholars, and Peers to treat and give your counsel upon the affairs aforesaid. And this as you regard Us and Our honor and the safety and defense of the sovereign realm of Nejiro and dispatch of the said affairs in nowise do you omit Witness Ourself at Parliament Hill, Yousai the first day of September in the third year of Our Reign.
Jitsu-in hanko {official} and signature of Governor Meiyo Saganami
and also by Prime Minister Yagi Miyazawa with jitsu-in and signature
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August 3068 a package with a letter arrives at all GSF (and associated units) bases individually addressed to their Logistics Officers and/or their Quartermasters.
The package contains a corporate prospectus for Stark Heavy Industries and a catalog of their commercial and military products.
The letter reads...
We are approximately a year out from the completion of our new low and microgravity manufacturing facility. This will free up space in some of our special project labs. In appreciation of the GSF's continuing efforts to curb pirate and bandit deprivations, we are enquiring your interest in the limited production of ferro-fibrous armor, endo steel, internal structure materials, and myomar bundles. Other than contracts, we would require an investment of your time and resources to acquire the necessary formulas and materials for these endeavors.
We appreciate your time and attention on this matter, as well as a timely response - positive or negative.
Please contact me at >contact details<
Dr. Nikko Parker, PhD, PhD
CSO Research and Development Stark Heavy Industries, Nejiro Division
"...we would require an investment of your time and resources to acquire the necessary formulas and materials for these endeavors".
Could we have an elaboration on what "necessary formulas and materials" are?
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OOG Dumb question. How will her swearing allegiance and becoming a citizen affect the GSF?
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"...we would require an investment of your time and resources to acquire the necessary formulas and materials for these endeavors".
Could we have an elaboration on what "necessary formulas and materials" are?
Investment ..... money. xp
formulas ..... the mix to make said items ..... materials ..... items needed to make said items. xp
due keep in mind the items are not made in system. so so get the materials you need equipment to get it and the formulas to make them. They are offering some space that they are not using at this time to do the work.
this might be something that the group might want to do >:D
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OOG Dumb question. How will her swearing allegiance and becoming a citizen affect the GSF?
It will not. She will now have a double duty.
First as the Commander of the GSF.
Second to Ichizoku Starfall.
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Investment ..... money. xp
formulas ..... the mix to make said items ..... materials ..... items needed to make said items. xp
due keep in mind the items are not made in system. so so get the materials you need equipment to get it and the formulas to make them. They are offering some space that they are not using at this time to do the work.
this might be something that the group might want to do >:D
Will the equipment I’m importing be of any use in this?
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Will the equipment I’m importing be of any use in this?
NO it is all repair equipment for repairing Battle Armor.
gear to dig up minerals for making the armor, Endo-Steel and normal internal structure is what will be needed. transport will help as well. NO CB will not help as this is all done in low gravity.
getting formulas for the myomar, endo-steel, ferro-fibrous and internal structure will be needed as well.
the group has a machine shop that can take the base armors and structure and turn it into useful sections. Adding to this site may be useful ;)
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August 3068 a package with a letter arrives at all GSF (and associated units) bases individually addressed to their Logistics Officers and/or their Quartermasters.
The package contains a corporate prospectus for Stark Heavy Industries and a catalog of their commercial and military products.
The letter reads...
We are approximately a year out from the completion of our new low and microgravity manufacturing facility. This will free up space in some of our special project labs. In appreciation of the GSF's continuing efforts to curb pirate and bandit deprivations, we are enquiring your interest in the limited production of ferro-fibrous armor, endo steel, internal structure materials, and myomar bundles. Other than contracts, we would require an investment of your time and resources to acquire the necessary formulas and materials for these endeavors.
We appreciate your time and attention on this matter, as well as a timely response - positive or negative.
Please contact me at >contact details<
Dr. Nikko Parker, PhD, PhD
CSO Research and Development Stark Heavy Industries, Nejiro Division
To Dr. Nikko Parker, PhD, PhD
CSO Research and Development Stark Heavy Industries, Nejiro Division
Your proposal was presented to our commander and she has authorized me to address this opportunity and convey that we are greatly honored for this opportunity.
please be assured that we are very interested in this proposal, and with that in mind i have been authorized to meet with you as soon as possible to discuss and solidify the particulars that are needed to be provided for the the limited production of ferro-fibrous armor, endo steel, internal structure materials, and myomar bundles and the requirements needed for our investment of time and resources to acquire the necessary formulas and materials for these endeavors.
I look forward to meeting to ensure that we can become fully involved in this endeavor without jeopardizing the contract(s) we are committed to already. I would be accompanied by representatives of our legal department to iron out all terms to ensure that this endeavor is a mutual benefit of us all.
with all honors and respect
Gunther Franks
Senior Logistics and Quartermaster Officer
Kiah's Hammers
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Writ Of Summons
Meiyo Saganami, Governor by the grace of Our Ancestors of the sovereign realm of Nejiro, Arbiter, Head of Parliament, Defender of the Founders Agreement. To our right trusty and well beloved Kiah Lorrien Rosen Franks, Delm Starfall Greeting. Whereas by the advice and assent of Our Council and Our Ministers for certain arduous and urgent affairs concerning Us, the State, and defense of Nejiro. We have ordered Parliament to be holden to Parliament Hill, Yousai on the first day of September, there to treat and have conference with Ministry Members, Scholars, and Peers of Our Realm. We strictly enjoining Command you upon the faith and allegiance by which you are bound to Us that the weightiness of the said affairs, and imminent perils considered, waiving all excuses, you and your duly appointed representative be at the said day and place personally present with Us to publicly swear your Oaths to Us and the Founders Agreement before your Peers and the Members of Parliament. And with the said Ministry Members, Scholars, and Peers to treat and give your counsel upon the affairs aforesaid. And this as you regard Us and Our honor and the safety and defense of the sovereign realm of Nejiro and dispatch of the said affairs in nowise do you omit Witness Ourself at Parliament Hill, Yousai the first day of September in the third year of Our Reign.
Jitsu-in hanko {official} and signature of Governor Meiyo Saganami
and also by Prime Minister Yagi Miyazawa with jitsu-in and signature
Kiah will have her artisans prepare and send a suitable and prestigious confirmation and acknowledgement of the summons.
her staff will ensure that accommodations and security are secured in Yousai for her party. (Jarred franks, MP Rep, Kieth franks, Clan spokesperson/Press secretary, Jessica franks, Matriarch and all others needed for the ceremony)
and will make sure her calendar remains clear for this and ensures accommodations for her party is made for the swearing in ceremony.
(the clothing for the event, pennants and flags in the clan Mon, the formal kimono's and the Tartans have all been made and are ready)
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additional note accompanying the Writ
Your ceremony will take place shortly after the opening ceremony of the fall session (September 1 to November 31) of Parliament on September first (typically open to the public), you and your representative, and your Matrona if they accompany you, will be in the Starfall box, the rest of your party, if any, in the VIP gallery - no weapons are allowed on the floor
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“IT”S ALIVE!!!!”
After spending the better part of the last two weeks the Gyro givens in and starts work as a gyro and not a paper weight.
“See I knew we could fix it, just had to show it who is the boss” Ron looks over at Julia tapping his hammer in his hand. “Now it should work.”
“Thanks for the help. That THING was going to get more than some love taps from me real soon.” She gives the Gyro a look that could stop a clock.
“Hay, hay none of that. You just may melt it with that look and after all this time that would not be good.”
“You are right … just that it gave such a hard time.”
“Look we go it running. Now we need the pilot to keep it that way.”
Yes I rolled the bones and 11 gets'er done ;D
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
Danger and death threaten Zion Province on every side.
The Capellan Conferderation is under siege, its people coming apart at the seams, as the Federated Suns continues to invade.
The Chaos March is in flames. Rogue Mercenary armies tear at each others throats, grinding helpless worlds to bloody mire beneath their treads. Our doom could fall from our skies at any moment.
What does Thomas Marik, our wise and compassionate Captain-General, do for us in this, our darkest hour? What do our noble leaders at League Central Coordination and Command do? What, oh what, does the Free Worlds League Military, our stalwart protector, do?
They withdraw the Third Free Worlds Guard, our only defense, and dispatch it to bolster the Marik Commonwealth's already impenetrable barrier against imagined threats from disgruntled provinces of the Lyran Alliance!
Enough is Enough!
The Free Worlds League has abandoned Zion Province. As we are alone, we must now stand alone, relying on our own solidarity to see us through the present peril.
The time has come for Zion Province to secede from the lie of the Free Worlds League. Independence for Zion! This is the ideal for which we must stand and fight!
Op/ed from The Zion Intelligencer, 22 March 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(16 April 3068)
Danais [SILVER FREE VOICE] - The Public Information Office of the Silver Hawks Coalition Council announced today that the hyper-pulse generator on Shiloh has fallen silent. The Type B station did not transmit any indication of trouble before ceasing transmission, and apparently shut down in good order.
Long known for priding themselves on their independence from modern technology, the citizens of Shiloh have been reducing contact with other Coalition worlds. Their highly sought after wood sculptures and rugs have become scarce (see "Investing in Folk Art" SFV issue, 11 July 3066), and Shiloh's consumption of off-world food stuffs and farming equipment has steadily declined over the past decade in reverse proportion to the number of children being adopted off-world in Shiloh's burgeoning - if unlikely - new export industry. Yet even this new trade abrubtly ceased in recent weeks, adding an eerie quality to the world's suddenly conspicuous silence.
Given the Shiloh ethic of self-reliance, these decreases in imports and exports can be seen as evidence of growing stability and economic self-sufficiency. Under normal circumstances, it would be easy to imagine that this sudden silence is a goal towards which they have long worked.
But circumstances are not normal.
In the face of recent Lyran conquests of League worlds, intelligent people must consider the possibility that Shiloh, has fallen. While professing not to be alarmed at the world's silence, the Coalition Council has asked that any vessels whose routes take them close to the Shiloh system stay alert for any signal or other evidence that may indicate a Lyran presence.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(15 March 3068)
Terra [VOICE OF TRUTH] - In what has been described as the largest single naval engagement in recent history, ComStar forces invaded the Terran system. Their attempt to seize the birthplace of humanity lasted nearly two weeks and ended in failure.
The bulk of the ComStar aggressor force was destroyed in space. However, several DropShips made planetfall and an estimated two to three invading divisions gained two temporary footholds.
The smaller assault force attempted to establish a stronghold in the southwestern quadrant of the North American continent. There, the Word of Blake's Ninth Division, under the leadership of Precentor XVII Alice Phuong and supported by elements of the Militia's Tenth Division led by Precentor VII Robin St. Nicholas, decisively confronted and destroyed the invaders, sustaining light casualties.
The major thrust of the Com Guard assault came in the north central region of the European continent. This larger force was valiantly engaged by elements of the Word of Blake Militia Third Division, commanded by Precentor XIV David Fellers, and the Eighth Division, led by Precentor XIII Alex Winningham.
Fighting was heavier and casualties higher in this densely populated region. Faced with defeat, the Com Guard turned their weapons on civilian targets, even resorting to weapons of mass destruction in an effort to maximize damage. The historic cities of Tallinn and Riga were destroyed in the final frenzy of destruction.
ComStar offered no rational justification for the assault. Observers speculate it represented a final, desperate bid of the failed and fading hierarchy to reassert control over the minds, hearts, and sacred Institutions of our free people.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(17 March 3068)
Amity {SILVER FREE VOICE] - Megrez, Cascade, and Togwotee fell to Lyran forces last week. The whirlwind attacks, which analysts believe were launched from the Lyran worlds of Ford and Loric, overwhelmed the Sixth Marik Militia stationed on Megrez. We have received no reliable data on casualties among the military or loss of life among the civilian populations of those worlds.
What does this tragedy mean for us on Silver, or for the rest of the Abbey District? True, we are not one jump away from Lyran space, nor are we on a direct route to the heart of the Free Worlds League. Nonetheless, we are at risk.
No one should forget that the Seventh and Tenth Lyran Regulars regiments, along with their myriad supporting units, are stationed on Cavanaugh II. Though it is unlikely they could catch the Abbey District completely by surprise, could the noble Second Brigade of the Fusiliers of Oriente hope to defend the entire district? Even if the Sixth Regiment of the Orloff Grenadiers could somehow offer support from distant Cerillos, it is doubtful even the Golden Phoenix could stand against such an invading force.
The fall of Megrez, Cascade, and Togwotee, worlds very much like our own, serves as a reminder that no planet is safe in the current crisis. We cannot afford to be complacent, thinking ourselves safely distant from the thrust of Lyran aggression. We must all be vigilant, all stand ready to take up arms in defense of our homes and our families.
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ComStar AP News Services
Question Corner
Tim (age 10), of Quezon asks, Why is some of the interstellar news so old when it gets here, Why is it out of order?
Well Tim, each Jump is up to thirty light years apart and while the jump itself takes seconds, the necessary recharge of the K-F drive may take up to two weeks. The Nejiro system is three full Jumps from the Inner Sphere Core, and one whole Jump from the Draconis Combine Periphery border. News from the opposite side of the Sphere are as many as eight whole Jumps away, plus travel and recharge time for obtaining mail and news at individual HPG stations may takes weeks to months to reach the Nejiro System depending on origin and priority level. The ComStar AP News Service posts news articles as we receive them, so news originally published at their source in February may post after news originally posted at their source in July.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
Today we face a threat to the very existence of our Free Worlds League far greater than any that has gone before.
To date seven of our worlds have fallen before invading forces from the Lyran Alliance. While this is in itself a tragedy, more far reaching in its significance is the fact that these forces seem to be sanctioned by only two Alliance provinces. To the best of our knowledge, Alarion, Coventry, and Donegal provinces have no part in this war. While this may look like good news - that we face only two-fifths of an enemy - it is in fact an omen of a darker possibility.
That unknown forces used nuclear weapons on Tharkad is a given. That Tharkad City is gone is a certainty, and that the entire world has become a radioactive wasteland is a credible possibility. The Lyran Alliance, bereft of its core, may be finding that the center cannot hold. Instead of a united government making balanced considerations based on the needs of all its provinces, the Free Worlds League may face a loose alliance of independent states - an alliance that may unravel as each province pursues its own goals. The recently reported attacks on Lyran provincial capitals may be evidence of intense conflict.
And this malady, this fever of rebellion and balkanization, is not limited to the Lyran Alliance. Reports from the Federated Suns and the Capellan Confederation attest to similar instability and outbreaks of violence.
What must we of the Free Worlds League do in the face of this rising tide of anarchy and war?
We must stand firm. We, an amalgam of many noble states and worlds, must stay united in our resolve to hold fast to that which is ours; that which makes us who we are.
Now is the time for the Tamrind, the Regulan, the Andurien, and the Stewart, to set aside differences. Not to forget our heritage - never that - but to stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters of the Free Worlds League. We must as one people turn faces of flint to the forces of chaos that threaten our League, our worlds, and our families. Through our resolve, our commitment to each other and the principles that give this, our League, its life and power, we will persevere. We will weather the storm that threaten us. And we shall overcome.
- League wide public address by Alys Rousset-Marik, Duchess of Augustine, 1 May 3068
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“Well now that we got the last bits from the main chamber I think we can install this beast back in its cage.” Ron states.
“Yes that last couple has not been fun looking for all the little bits that were spinning around in there.” Julia said while looking at such a bit between her fingers.
“Well it looks like you two got this all under control.” Harald offers as he looks over the work of the other techs. “So tonight we all go out for drinks and dinner. This monster has put up a good fight.”
“I hope Maria knows just how bad this was.” Julia looks as the now fully operational Gyro.
“I’m sure that Euron will make sure she does. Let’s just give it one more bench run before we put it back.” Harald wipes the lube from his hands.
“Ya the way this thing was it will be safer to check it over once more just to make sure nothing is still hiding inside.” Ron said as he shut is down and grabbed the scan tool.
“One thing the crew at the shop will be happy. No more custom work on this for a bit …. I hope.” Julia said as she moved to the other side to look for any sign of trouble as the gyro spun down.
OK so the last rolls went well .... not as good as the first but it is 100%.
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:beer:
Why were multiple rolls needed on that gyro?
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Probably one to repair, one to install. :D It was outside the mech.
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:beer:
Why were multiple rolls needed on that gyro?
It had a hit then took one trying to repair it. One to get it back in.
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Can my tech crews pick up experience points for taking on extra repair jobs?
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Can my tech crews pick up experience points for taking on extra repair jobs?
NO. They move up when the equipment they service does.
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“IT”S ALIVE!!!!”
After spending the better part of the last two weeks the Gyro givens in and starts work as a gyro and not a paper weight.
“See I knew we could fix it, just had to show it who is the boss” Ron looks over at Julia tapping his hammer in his hand. “Now it should work.”
“Thanks for the help. That THING was going to get more than some love taps from me real soon.” She gives the Gyro a look that could stop a clock.
“Hay, hay none of that. You just may melt it with that look and after all this time that would not be good.”
“You are right … just that it gave such a hard time.”
“Look we go it running. Now we need the pilot to keep it that way.”
Yes I rolled the bones and 11 gets'er done ;D
Hooray! Now all that's left is to repair the center torso and left torso rear armor and the Phoenix Hawk will be fully operational.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
Danger and death threaten Zion Province on every side.
The Capellan Conferderation is under siege, its people coming apart at the seams, as the Federated Suns continues to invade.
The Chaos March is in flames. Rogue Mercenary armies tear at each others throats, grinding helpless worlds to bloody mire beneath their treads. Our doom could fall from our skies at any moment.
What does Thomas Marik, our wise and compassionate Captain-General, do for us in this, our darkest hour? What do our noble leaders at League Central Coordination and Command do? What, oh what, does the Free Worlds League Military, our stalwart protector, do?
They withdraw the Third Free Worlds Guard, our only defense, and dispatch it to bolster the Marik Commonwealth's already impenetrable barrier against imagined threats from disgruntled provinces of the Lyran Alliance!
Enough is Enough!
The Free Worlds League has abandoned Zion Province. As we are alone, we must now stand alone, relying on our own solidarity to see us through the present peril.
The time has come for Zion Province to secede from the lie of the Free Worlds League. Independence for Zion! This is the ideal for which we must stand and fight!
Op/ed from The Zion Intelligencer, 22 March 3068
The Botley family (but especially Tristan) is not gonna be happy about these developments, but that's a story I'll write when I have more time.
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68/09
RSVP’s will start to arrive at Camp Kurawa
The first of the Shuyona Ichizoku are:
Saganami will be attending.
Sugai will be attending.
Zakharovich will be attending.
Nakazawa due to pressing matters they will not be attending.
Ichizoku
MacDiarmid will be attending.
McAllister will be attending.
Sakamura will be attending.
Takayama will be attending.
Isobe due to the time of year they will not be able to attend.
Kusonoke due to pressing matters and time of the year they will not be attending.
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“So your strike went well?”
“Yes, they only know what we wanted them to know.”
“Good, we will see how they react.”
“What are you doing Young one?”
“Just setting up some fun for our friends.”
“And just what is this fun?”
“I figure if we are going to bug out they may figure that out, so I have some of my toys set to do things at different times.”
“Very good, it will force them to keep up the security tours and run them down.”
“That’s the idea. Now we just have to hope they do not figure this part out to quick.”
“Our team has looked over the area and then moved off before the NPO got there.”
“What did they find?”
“Well it looks like our guests have other friends that want to play.”
“Well they will find that they are playing with the wrong people.”
“What do you want to do?”
“I think if one wants to play with fire they may find that they get burned.”
“Very well, I will get on that right away.”
“The GSF units are in place.”
“I hope they do not have to work very hard.”
At the Zenith jump point a JumpShip fade in.
The helm officer looks over to his skipper. “Sir we are in the Nejiro system.”
“Good, get a hold of the ground control and the Task Force.”
“Yes sir”
“Have my shuttle ready as soon as we are settled in.” Nicolas informs the ship’s captain. “Inform the DC task force who we are so they do not get any ideas, then inform Nejiro control that I will be landing.”
“Yes sir.” Looking to the junior officers. “You have ears, get on it.”
A group of yes sirs sounds out.
“Joy I am about two hours from landing and will need to speak with governor ASAP.”
“I will see what can be done. You do understand that she have a lot more on her desk then before?”
“Very much so and understand that we cannot meet as soon as I hit rock.”
“I thank you for taking time out to see me on short notice.”
“For all the help you have been over the last this is no problem. So what can I do?”
“To start I want to take you up on your offer to set up shop here.”
“But you have the island that you are setting up you storage center on?”
“No I am talking setting up my main office. I do not like what I see going on. I want a place that I can keep my people safe.”
“You know very well that things are not so normal around here. We have a few problems.”
“True but not like what is going on in the sphere. Many of the old problems are returning and adding some new ones.”
“OK I have no problem with you setting up after all I did make the offer a while ago and it still stands, having you ships plus Phoenix’s will be of great value to us.”
“I am glad then. I will still be using what was started and would like to setup offices in Yousai, Hilo and Port. I will make the office in The Enclave larger as well.”
“Well nothing you have asked so far is out of line.”
“Thank You. I will have my people start you come down. I have some people already working on the items I just spoke of.”
“I would expect nothing less from you. I think I would be surprised if you were not already working on this.”
“I am happy not to disappoint you. I do have other news.”
“Please we do not get the latest and it will be good the get something less than a couple old.”
“Well it is not good. With all that is going on most companies are not selling to …. Outsiders as freely, I have somethings but not like before. I also had to …. Sell off a lot of inventory to get …. Clear.”
“I see. I will inform the GSF that they will need to take care of their toys as they will be harder to replace. Anything more?”
“Well adding to your GSF will also be harder. Everyone is picking up any mercenary units they can. I have seen some of the contracts and what they pay is, lets’ just say the numbers are over the top.”
“I hope that the units I have will want to stay then.”
“The good news as small as it is, I have informed the people I work with out this way that I will be spending more time out here and working with you.”
“We will have to step things up a bit.”
“Why? We are forcing them to keep units in many different places in the system.”
“True Dräi, but with the DCA Marines now in system we will need to make sure that they too are going to stay longer than just training.”
“If we do that much, do we not make ourselves the target for all?”
“No Sechs. Not if we keep doing what we have been doing. We keep up what we are doing and add just a bit more. Think of it, we can keep a couple of regiments of DCMS troops and a Capital ship from returning to the sphere and maybe even do what the others did not.”
“I did not look at it in that light. We will be going well beyond our mission. We will be helping the masters’ plan.”
“Now you see the true light of this plan. We shall use the others as needed. We have so far and we will do so it the future to keep and add pressure so these units do not return home. But not so much pressure reinforcements are sent in.”
“Sir we just received the last shipment of the stun weapons.”
“Good have them stored and then make sure all the troops have been train to use them.”
“Yes sir, right away sir.”
“Cho-sa Westfield I am glad that you could see me this fast.” Nicolas offers his hand to the Tai-sa. “Forgive me Tai-sa.”
“It is I who is honored.” He takes Nicolas’s hand. “You have been away for some time and the Tai-sa rank is very new. So what can I do for you?”
“Congratulations, it is overdue.” Nicolas gives a firmer hand shake. “Well it is not for me, it is something that Sho-sho Tanaka needs done.” He hands Westfield a data pad.
“Well then I will see. What do we need to do for the Sho-sho” He reads the pad. “This can be done with little problems. I will need you to bring his cargo to Hilo and I will handle all that needs to be done.”
“Thank You Tai-sa, and once more congratulations.” Nicolas shakes his hand. “I will have the cargo in Hilo in a week.”
“Gunsho get me Sho-sa Kalakaua on the line.”
“Hai Tai-sa” the Gunsho gets to work. “Kon’nichiwa Kyanpu Senshi Tai-sa Westfield needs to speak with Sho-sa Kalakaua.”
“One moment while I ring her office.” The Go-cho calls her commanding officer. “Sho-sa, Tai-sa Westfield’s office is on the line and the Tai-sa would like to speak with you.”
“Put him through.” Kono looks at the screen as it changes.
“Sir I have the Sho-sa on the line.”
“Patch her in.” The image of Kono fills the screen. “Sho-sa it is good to speak with you.”
“It is good to speak with you also Tai-sa, but I know this is not about just getting to talk with each other.”
“Very true, I have need of some of your people to handle something for a common friend.” He looks down for a second. “If you check your terminal you will see what is needed for this.”
She looks down and reads the information. “I see. Who will supply the need items?”
“They will come from my supply stores. I need your people as they are better trained to do what is needed.”
“From this.” She looks at the information once more. “They are. I will have them over to you ASAP.” She looks at the information. “I did not know you and the Sho-sho are close.”
“He was one of my instructors in me early training.”
“We need to get together to talk.”
Westfield’s eyebrow goes up on that. “We will have to make the time then.”
“I look forward to that.” She smiles. “By the way, a more personal congratulations will be in order … Tai-sa.”
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
[INN Anchor]: "The First Circuit released a statement today confirming the failure of Case White. All Com Guards Divisions and all ComStar WarShips - nearly the entire Com Guards combat navy - dispatched to the assault on Terra are listed missing and presumed destroyed.
"With the losses over Tukayyid and elsewhere in the Chaos March, the Case White failure has all but eradicated the Com Guards admiralty and rendered its ground forces a shadow of its former self. The First Circuit statement did not mention the use of nuclear weapons in the Blakists' defense of Terra, and First Precentor Gavin Dow could not be reached for further comment on the operation. However, INN has received this video release from Jenna Martins, our field reporter on the Invisible Truth, soon after she narrowly escaped Blakist interceptors in the Terran system - contrary to earlier reports by Blakist outlets..."
[Cut to: Reporter Jenna Martins stands in a small, soot-smeared corridor with several other reporters and their crews. A bulkhead door is visible some distance behind her, flanked by two Inner Sphere standard battlesuits. The letters 'C-I-C' can be seen stenciled on the door, over the ComStar and Star League logos.]
[Martins]: "We are standing just outside the command and control center of the Invisible Truth, which has been under heavy and steady acceleration ever since our arrival in the Sol sytem. Adept LaMoine Oberschulte, a designated spokesman for Precentor Martial Steiner-Davion and Admiral Beresick, both of whom are on the bridge at this time, will be addressing us shortly on the status of the mission and of the rest of the Case White task force."
[As if on cue, the sentry on the right side of the door shifts in place and a female voice issues from the suit's external speakers.]
[Sentry]: "Ladies and gentlemen, Adept Oberschulte will see you now."
[The C-I-C door opens to reveal a holographic presentation in the center of a dim room filled with computer stations and busy crewmen in Com Guards naval attire. The camera focuses on the hologram, which projects the Sol system, a single green triangle blinking near Terra and along the planet's orbital path. A dashed green line indicates the green triangles projected course. Several red triangles are depicted closer to the planet and the moon, with multiple dashed red lines projected in front of them, all of which cross the dashed green line at various points. Numbers flutter around each icon, all apparently counting down. Stepping in front of the image, a ComStar naval officer in his mid-thirties clasps his hands behind his back and meets the eyes of the gathered reporters with a grim expression.]
[Oberschulte]; "Welcome, members of the press. I am Adept LaMoine Oberschulte. On behalf of Admiral Beresick, I apologize fot the inconvenience of our current 1.5-G acceleration, but as the projection behind me demonstrates, there is an urgent need for us to put as much space between us and the enemy fleet as possible.
"What I am about to discuss with you has already been shared with the crew of the Invisible Truth. It will likely be weeks before you can give this to your news outlets, and even then only after significant editing for security purposes. The Precentor Martial has chosen to divulge this information because he feels you have a right to know what kind of danger we are presently in, but stresses that we expect more responsibility from you than that of certain colleagues whose actions nearly got us all killed.
"You see behind me a plot of the Truth's path away from our Word of Blake pursuers. We estimate no less than seven ships currently in pursuit, which we first detected at a spot roughly one point four one-gee burn-days away from our present location after our arrival here via a non-standard jump point believed to be that used by the initial Case White fleet. As far as we can determine, the Blakist ships were engaged in salvage operations on our arrival, and the space around their location appears to be filled with debris and derelict vessels. Unfortunately, sensors told us that all active IFF transponders in the field belong to the Word of Blake. Upon confirming what appears to be the complete destruction of the main task force fleet, we received transmissions from the Blakists to cut our engines and surrender our vessel or be destroyed.
"Since then, we have picked up several drive flare signatures that indicate a large number of inbound vessels vectoring to intercept the Truth. In the past few hours, despite constant scanning, we have not picked up any ComStar beacons of any kind. We can only speculate as to what occured here, but clearly the Blakist forces still active in this system are far more numerous than our scout reports let on. The cause of the intelligence failure remains under investigation, and I am not authorized to speculate.
"Ladies and gentlemen, it appears from the sensor evidence that Case White has utterly failed. We dare not speculate at this time how the Blakists managed to defeat a fleet three times as large as the vessels we knew they had, nor can we ascertain the composition and configuration of most of the Blakist ships now pursuing us. We have detected higher-than-normal levels of radiation from the debris field, suggesting that nuclear weapons may have been employed to destroy the Case White fleet, but we cannot be certain of that, largely because of some unusual signals and inteference.
"With no apparent survivors or support available, and considering our present condition and prior battle damage, the decision was made to immediately move away from the enemy vessels in hopes of buying enough time to hot-load our K-F drive and effect an emergency jump out-system before the Blakists can engage. The admiral and the Precentor Martial want you all to be aware of the distinct possibility of imminent combat within the next twenty-four to thirty-six hours, and to know that we will do our best to assure the safety of everyone on board. But we are all in grave danger, and you have a right to know about it.
"I will not take questions at this time. Thank you for your patience and support."
[Oberschulte nods to another pair of sentries and begins to move around the holoprojection as another pair of battle-suited troopers ushers out the small gathering of silent reporters]
-INN News Special Report, Orestes, 21 March 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
[Price] "I'm sorry Ben, I just don't think its wise."
[Abraham] "I understand, Marjorie. But what choice do we have?"
[Price] "None apparently. Either we continue to suffer with inadequate turbines and slowly watch our people freeze to death during the cold cycle, or we sign on Blake's dotted line."
[M'Benga] "If those damned Davions hadn't severed Mitercore's contract when they pulled out..."
[Abraham] "I know. I know. We've tried everything, Samon. Tax breaks. Incentives. Even a seat on the governor's board. But no takers. The market for zinc and copper has just died these past several years. And the Commonwealth was our main buyer. With the split, the Suns have plenty of supply in the Draconis March, while the Alliance would rather look elsewhere than traverse the Chaos March for less-than-market ore."
[M'Benga] "So they condemn us to die? And leave turning to these zealots as our only option?"
[Price] "They're in the antechamber, you know."
[M'Benga] "I don't give a ghu's fart! They're up to something. The deal is too good for us to pass up, which means there's a catch somewhere. A catch which will doom us all."
[Price] "Legal's been over it with a fine-toothed comb. They can't find anything that would hurt us. We have no choice, Samon. Either we seal the deal or watch our planet die a slow death as each environmental system fails from our dwindling power supply."
[M'Benga] "You know we're dealing with the Devil. And he's going to burn us alive."
[Abraham] "I hope beyond hope that isn't true. But my friend, I think you're more right than I want to admit. just remember who we're doing this for."
[M'Benga] (sighs) "I know."
[Price] "Shall I let them in, Governor?"
[Abraham] "Yes, Marjorie. And afterward, I think we're going to need that bottle of Chateau Tamarind '42. All of it."
- Private conversation between Duke Benson Abraham of Epsilon Indi and his aides, Samon M'Benga and Marjorie Price, allegedly recorded by elements of the defunct Epsilon Indi Freedom Brigade, circa 20 June 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
(4 May 3068)
Liao [CBS] - The Word of Blake continues to pursue its campaign of terror against Capellan worlds that threw off the bonds of Davion oppression in our 3057 War of Liberation. Staging their assaults from Terra and forward operating positions on Epsilon Eridani, the Blakists are attempting to broaden their sphere of influence into the Tikonav Commonality even as they prosecute a wider war against the infidel nations of the Inner Sphere.
Since declaring their own independence from ComStar some sixteen years ago, the followers of Blake have forged a path unlike any other. Part religious fanatic, part prophet, and part salesman, the typical Blakist faithful has deluded himself into believing that the The Word of Blake is the one and only answer to humanity's problems.
First they conquered Terra, using ComStar's ineptitude to secure humanity's birthplace. Then they began spreading into the Tikonav Commonality, targeting worlds not yet rid of the Davion influence that prevented their people from willingly returning to the Confederation. Mandrinn Goren Trahn, Deputy Information Minister for the Liao Commonality, released information about the attacks in late January.
"The Capellan people abhor violence," said Trahn, "but we will not tolerate such egregious assaults on our comrades, even if they lie beyond the borders secured by the Celestial Realm. The Word of Blake must realize that the presence of Davion sympathizers cannot justify an assault against Capellan citizens."
The indiscriminate Blakist assaults continue today, even as the Celestial Wisdom seeks a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Their targets include the homeworlds of the Davions, the Steiners, and the Kuritas, delivering much-deserved destruction on each realm, but they also strike at Capellan worls like Epsilon Indi, Fletcher, and Tall Trees - worlds left unprotected by ComStar's continued incompetence. Against still other targets, such as Outreach, the Blakists have even used nuclear weapons to eradicate all opposition, at an incredible toll in human lives.
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“Mr. Corado this came in for you.” His officer manager hands him an envelope.
“Thank You.” He goes into his office. Looking at the invention he calls his office manager. “Have my jet readied I will need it later today.”
“Yes Sir.”
A few hours later. “Mr. Corado we are on final and your ground team is ready.”
“Good.”
“Major this is the front gate Mr. Corado would like to see you.”
“Please escort him in.”
“So what do I owe you for this visit?”
“Well as this has been sitting in my office due to me being it transit I figured a personal response was more proper.” He holds up his invention.
“You could have just called.”
“NO, this late one needs to take of this in person. I am very happy to attend and look forward to the day. I also have a little something for you.” He hands her a wooden box. “Just a little something from my personal stock.” It is a bottle 25 year old North Wind single molt. “Please enjoy it.”
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
"...But not all unit commanders are so accepting of the reasons for the lack of Confederation support. Several TDF commanders, on condition of their anonymity, revealed their resentment of their treatment.
"We send troops over there to defend Sunny Boy's land whenever the Davions send a company over the border, but what happens when we get clobbered by regiments of Federated troops? Some nice-sounding words of commiseration for our plight, that's what, a veteran brigadier confessed to us.
"It's completely unfair to the Concordat. The Capellan Confederation is larger and more powerful, yet it feels like we're putting more resources and manpower into its defense than they are to ours," claimed another brigadier. "I mean, they're out taking over Chaos March worlds, using us to garrison their systems, while they can't spare even some reserves to deal with the Calderon Protectorate or pirates."
"Though not the majority opinion yet, such sentiments are apparently gaining momentum among officers and the enlisted corps. Most seem to arise from troops coming back from tours protecting the Capellan borders or protecting or pacifying recently conquered Chaos March worlds. Such soldiers claim to be disgusted by the disparity of support their units receive when compared even with second-line Capellan regiments..."
- excerpted from "Taurus Abandoned?" Free Concordat Journal, Taurus Press, 20 June 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System August 3068
St. Ives Struck
(26 June 3068)
Capella [CBS] - Unknown marauders struck St. Ives today, killing and injuring more than a thousand. Among the missing and feared dead is Duke Kai Allard-Liao, cousin to the Celestial Wisdom.
Rebel separatists have long targeted the worlds of the St. Ives Commonality, seeking to undermine our government through riots and other acts of violence, including military raids conducted by Davion-supported insurgents. Even when the people of St. Ives chose to reunite with our Confederation five years ago, after surviving three decades of Davion oppression, rebels continued to strike out at government and military facilities, apparently in a futile attempt to turn the loyal citizens of St. Ives against their own nation.
While these rebel attacks have killed and wounded thousands of Capellan citizens, none have been so despicable as the one that assaulted St. Ives today. Mandrinn Quon Il-Peng, St. Ives Commonality Minister of Justice, witnessed the attack and relayed what he saw to investigators.
"The Davion green BattleMechs fell from the sky and began shooting in all directions. Their only intent was to kill as many citizens and destroy as many structures as they could."
Other reports from the scene confirm the minister's account. The unknown 'Mechs appeared to have completed what is known as a 'combat jump' - literally a controlled fall from a DropShip in orbit - to land in a military cantonment that Duke Kai was touring. They proceeded to destroy everything and everyone in sight before moving on to the spaceport, leveling everything in their path, where they rendevoused with their DropShip and left the world. St. Ives Space Traffic Control identified this DropShip as a civilian liner of Sarna registry, but could not track it when it left the world as the marauders had knocked out radar and other sensors.
To date, there are 307 confirmed deaths on the ground, with more than 700 wounded. Roughly 400 more remain missing, including Duke Kai. No one has yet claimed responsibility for this heinous act of murder.
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“So how long before they get a new skipper for this one?”
“With the way things are going I have no clue.”
“Well they need to get some replacements for the officer corps. The junior officers are stepping up but they need some help.”
“Well that is why we are here.”
“All this back and forth is a bit much don’t you think?”
“Some but we are the only trained officers in the area and it’s why they pay us.”
“I guess but it would be nice to get some flyer miles out of it”
“Don’t push it, they are not charging us for the flights.”
“They wouldn’t do that … would they?”
“Don’t ask questions you don’t want answers for.”
More RSVP’s will arrive at Camp Kurawa.
Shuyona Ichizoku
Ceallach will be attending.
Fukuda will be attending.
Helekia will be attending.
Tikhonovich will be attending.
Ichizoku
Chikimatsu will be attending.
Conchobhar will be attending.
Dubhghaill will be attending.
Hamada will be attending.
Hohki will be attending.
Iona will be attending.
Kahele will be attending.
Loingsigh will be attending.
Mahelona will be attending.
Masachika will be attending.
Palakiko will be attending.
Rizvi will be attending.
Rogers will be attending.
Sorenson will be attending.
Tomori will be attending.
Yakovich will be attending.
Carson due to the time of year they will not be able to attend.
Vasilievna due to pressing matters and time of the year they will not be attending.
“I want you to attend. All of You.”
“Why?”
“With all of you attending we can find out what all of them are thinking.”
“How?”
“Simple, you mix with them. They will have their guard down and things will slip.”
“Now I see. I will inform the others the respond yes as well.”
“Very good, the more eyes we have the better.”
Nejiro News 1
Reports from Yosei no Sogen are coming in about farmlands south-east of Tarawa being destroyed. We will keep following these reports.
HBC
We have been keeping an eye on the reports of farmlands south-east of Tarawa being destroyed. So far no one knows why and the locals are looking into this.
Sentinel News
We have seen reports of farmlands being destroyed on Yosei no Sogen. So far the local authorities have no clue who was behing this.
The Tarawa Times
Someone destroyed a major section of crops south-east of Tarawa. Local authorities are looking into this. Rhee-sama has stated that when the ones responsible for this are take in they will face the full term of the law. Rhee-sama said that no one is above the law.
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
We see reports of the destruction of farm lands near Tarawa. Why would something like this happen? Why because the sell swords do nothing while others destroy property that the people of Nejiro need.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
Why would someone destroy farm lands? Why take food from the people of Nijero? Why to control the people of Nejiro.
“Well it looks as if your strike went very well.”
“Yes it does, now it is time for the others to do their part.”
“With some prodding they will.”
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Meant to post this a week ago. My apologies. Loyalty Forsaken wedding attendees will be Mjr. Honeycutt, Talia Wolfe, Ajax crew, Ironborn liaison, I.S. B.A. squad sans battle armor( Ajax squad), and 1 squad of Light infantry
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Back at base…
Everyone is busy cleaning up the cave in. A Construction mech finishes up digging out a battered Urbanmech. Ching Ch’i spots his sister overseeing the clean up. By the set of her shoulders, it looks like she is in a foul mood.
“Damn sister, half the cave mouth is gone”.
“Ch’i, you have a unique way of stating the obvious. Do you have any other pearls of wisdom?”
“Yea, that Urbie should have zagged instead of zigged”.
“Ha ha.”
“Oh I almost forgot, Jack is here to see you.”
“Good, I need to talk to him. Bring him here”.
Three minutes later Ch’i returns with Jack. He stops, puts his hands in his jacket pockets and slowly whistles.
“Damn, she did a number on the entrance”.
“That seems to be the general consensus”.
“Any idea who got them out?”
Follow me, I’ll show you the security footage. Oh and thank you for sending the construction equipment to help. It is appreciated.”
“Denada. Anything to get you up and running. I hear that you haven’t had much luck lately, besides this.”
“You could say that. It seems that we always seem to be late getting to the objective. Both Ch’is mission and mine were failures because we didn’t get there fast enough. Whoever is doing this knows the time it takes to get the GSF moving and deployed. It’s like they have inside knowledge.”
“That’s an interesting observation. We do seem to be behind the eight ball lately. Any ideas?”
“Simple. Hunt them down, and destroy them. Here we are.”
Shi steps to a computer terminal, types a series of keys, and the screen lights up. A suit of battle armor stems into view, grabs a door frame and rips it off…
“Battle armor. Someone wanted her real bad. I don’t recognize the type.”
“I do, it’s a Nighthawk. An old Star League design.”
“Star League? Serious equipment. Who would have that?”
“Who else. The Robes, that’s who.”
“That means…”
“Yes. But why would the Wobbies want with a handful of tanks, when they have cutting edge equipment. Including Clan.”
“That is a good question.”
“Speaking of tanks. I’m in need of personal. After this debacle I seem to have more equipment than men. I need to fill some slots.”
“Trained personnel are hard to come by. And expensive.”
“I had other ideas. We have a old Cappellan tradition for getting personnel.”
What, Shang-hi? You do that around here and people will start getting twitchy.”
“Relax, do you think I’m stupid? We go after spacers and other non native people. Maybe you have a line on some?”
“Well, since you brought up personnel and equipment, you interested in a little job?”
“Always.”
There is a slight disturbance in the next room. Ch’i sticks his head in…
“Shi, you got to see this.”
They enter a common room with a monitor on the wall. On the screen is what looks like a woman with a microphone, reporting what looks like an armed incursion. The tag line on the bottom of the screen states Solaris VII Game World. A neck walks behind the reporter…
“Jack, do you recognize that mech design?”
“No, I’ve never seen anything like that before “
The technician turns up the volume. The sound of a battle comes through as the reporter says “an as you can see, who ever this force is they seem to be pushing back at Blackstar mechs… “
“Shi, whatever contacts you have, you might want to touch base about this”.
“I think I will.”
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System September 3068
"Wait - I've just been informed that a fleet of JumpShips has appeared at a nearby pirate point and has discharged a mix of assault and carrier DropShips, all bearing Federated Suns colors. They are approaching our position at a combat pace and it appears we are moving to engage the invaders. I say invaders instead of raiders because the officer in charge tells me it looks like the Davions have sent an entire Regimental Combat Team to attack the system.
"Thankfully, I am already strapped into my chair, or the gee-forces from our own DropShip's combat manuevers would have thrown me around this bridge like a rag doll. We were also fortunate that our Leopard CV had all it fighters in space before the Davions appeared. Watching the tactical screens here, I can see our vessel is coming about, opening up on a pair of Davion heavy fighters. Wow! looks like our weapons bays tore one up. the other seems to have survived. We are turning to face a Davion DropShip now...this one looks like an Aven -
[Large explosion. Alarms wail.]
"What's going on? My screens just went dead and the emergency lighting has kicked in. I think we've been hit by an enemy DropShip, or maybe a squadron of fighters..."
[Indistinct, exciting muttering. Alarms cease abrubtly.]
"Oh, gods! I've been told the life-support system suffered critical damage and main power is out. We're dead in the water, adrift in space. To conserve power, I must end this report, and hope that - "
<<End of Transmission>>
- Veronica Sarine, Canopian field reporter onboard the CCAF DropShip Starsword, Necromo System, 28 June 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System September 3068
(8 July 3068)
Sian [CBS] - In response to the Davion aggression that has targeted her homeworld and her family, Candace Liao, Duchess and Prefect of St. Ives, leader of the St. Ives Commonality and beloved aunt to the Celestial Wisdom, has accepted the Chancellor's invitation to Sian.
Ministry of Information spokesman Ping Shuh gave this statement to the press: "Duchess Candace has had to endure many hardships in her life, not least of which were her years as a hostage to the Davion Prince as he subjugated her people. While she expressed her desire to stand by her subjects as they once again battle oppression, she saw the wisdom of the Chancellor's concerns for her safety and accepted his invitation to stay with him on Sian until this current conflict is concluded."
The duchess was touring the St. Ives Commonality when the Davions first struck and kidnapped her son, Duke Kai Allard-Liao. After brief consultation with the Celestial Wisdom, she made her way to Sian. For further protection, she was joined en route by bodyguards from Warrior House Imarra. She arrived on Sian earlier today, but was unavailable for comment.
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro system September 3068
(7 July 3068)
Arc-Royal [INN] - In the face of massive destruction wrought by the Word of Blake, people everywhere are asking the same questions. How could this happen? Why didn't our governments see it coming? Everyone wants to know where to point the finger of blame for a catastrophic intelligence failure.
The truth is, the Inner Sphere's intelligence community did not 'fail' at all.
Following the fall of Terra to the Word of Blake, the community had known of the Blakists' Deep Periphery training camps. Likewise, the Blakists' aquisition of so many new BattleMechs - from the Terran factories they reactivated and from sources across the Inner Sphere - led analysts to postulate (correctly) that the Word of Blake had more troops than they officially acknowledged. The elaborate shell game the Blakists played by expanding their existing divisions while duplicating designations of existing Level IIIs to hide the paper trail generated by those new formations succeeded in hiding their location, but not their existence.
On the WarShip front, the Word of Blake helped the Free Worlds League salvage Star League era WarShips. That they kept the best ships for themselves - a McKenna class battleship for example - should surprise no one. The Blakists' ability to kick start the Free Worlds League's WarShip program, and that of the Capellan Confederation, pointed to access to unknown manufacturing plants, or perhaps a large cache of components. We now have a name for that source, even if the precise location of the 'Ruins of Gabriel' remains elusive.
So much for the men and material.
As to intent, the intelligence community (again, correctly) judged that these forces would safeguard Blakist holdings. William Blane's diplomatic initiatives in the Chaos March back in the early 3060s were taken as a strong indication that the Word of Blake wanted to establish a buffer zone, finally resulting in the formation of the Word of Blake Protectorate. Relations between the Dragoons and the former ComStar were never good. To anyone who could read a map, the Blakist conquest of Terra set the two groups on a collision course. The Blakist-sponsored violence on Outreach was shocking, but unsurprising in light of the veiled declaration of war represented by the formation of the Allied Mercenary Command.
The rest of the Inner Sphere was not oblivious to all of this, but they were in no position to take action against a probationary member-state of the Star League over dealings with a non-aligned state. If challenged over their actions, the Blakists could have argued that the whole affair lay outside the jurisdiction of the Star League council - or even called on the Star League to come to their aid.
The intelligence community is only 'guilty' of failing to predict how the Word of Blake would react to a situation that did not yet exist. Not knowing that the Star League would not survive the fourth Whitting Conference, they had no way to guess that was coming.
***Transmission Altered***
"As was foretold, the spirit of blessed Blake blinded the heretics and unbelievers to our preparations for the glory of the Third Transfer."
***Alteration Ended***
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68/10
The last batch of RSVP’s arrive at Camp Kurawa.
Shuyona Ichizoku
Koizumi will be attending.
Ichizoku
Hayashi will be attending.
Kasai will be attending.
Rosslyn will be attending.
Shiba will be attending.
Sinclair will be attending.
Kapula due to pressing matters and time of the year they will not be attending.
Rohrs due to pressing matters and time of the year they will not be attending.
At the spaceport a group of about 200 people are waiting as the customs officers that are processing the paper work form them and the cargo they have. Three ladies are at the customs dealing with a young customs officer as he is getting customs paper work done so they can be on world.
Talking with two other ladies at the counter. “This one is cute. Looks like we can have all kinds of fun together.” She looks back to the young man and gives him a wink. She switches to English. “So when we get done with this check in ….. maybe we can check you out.” She points to the other two and herself. She then flashes him a great big smile.
The customs officer blushes and keeps working on the groups papers.
A couple of other ladies join the three talking with customs officer. “So are we clear to enter?”
“Not yet, but so far things look good.” She smiles at the young officer once more and enjoys that he blushes even more. “I think you can start getting things ready to move. I will find out where they are and what transport we can get for the heavy gear.”
“Yes mam.” The two young ladies head off with a swagger in their step.
“Thanks, for all your help sweetie. If you want to party later this is my info. Can I use your phone so I can get a lift for my people and myself.” She gives officer a wink as he hands her the phone. “Hi Quintin honey I just made planet fall and can use a ride to your place.”
Quintin recognizes the voice but cannot believe that she is on Nejiero. “Well Jemma …. Wow …. I will see what I can do. You are at the Space Port?”
“Yes, I have some friends as well. We will need some heavy transport.”
“Sure … be right on that.” Of all the people to make this trip she is not the one he figured on.
“Commander the others are all together and all the gear is in good order.”
“Thanks Linda. Do remember we are no longer MAF so Captain will do.”
“Yes mam, Captain.”
“You have Linda with you?”
“Sure do, I also have Sandra as well. It’ll be like old times honey.”
“I’ll have someone get your gear to the rail station and then I’ll meet you at the station in Hilo.”
“Why the slow way? Can’t afford a DropShip Honey?”
“We don’t have a lot of DropShips out this way so rail is the next fastest way. See you in a few of days.”
“Well ladies we will have a few days ride on a train. Let’s see what we can to make the trip more fun.”
As he hangs up, looking at Niobe. “This is going to get real fun real soon.”
“Why? Jemma is a good ‘Mech pilot and we can use the extra firepower.”
“True but she has Linda and Sandra with her.”
“Now I see were this is going …. Good luck. Maybe Deb, Russert and I should start figuring out a new command structure because those three are probably going to kill you. The good news is that you will go with a smile.”
“Wow this is a first. A whole train.”
“We are a large group and have a lot of cargo.”
“True, but they do know how to make this type of travel nice.”
“The travel cars are well appointed.”
“So how do you think he is going to react to all of us here?”
“Not sure but it will be fun.”
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The customs officer hands back the data pad to the young woman. “All your of parties’ travel and cargo documents are in order.”
“Danke schön, do you know of a place that we can stay for a few days?”
“We have a few hotels here at the Space Port or The Enclave may better suit your needs.”
“We will need to store our cargo when it clears.”
“Well we do have on site cargo storage here and the Enclave also has places that can handle your cargo. You can talk with people over at terminal three.”
“Danka.”
Over at terminal three. “We are in need some place to stay for a few days and to keep some heavy equipment as well. We do not have much money after our trip.”
“I would say look into The Enclave. It has places to stay and to store your equipment. You will find the prices much better in the Enclave and all of our storage is at a premium.” The customs officer offers. “They also have a much better choice of places to stay for your party.”
“Danka …. Arigatōgozaimashita.” Looking to the others. “So get you gear and we will go to this Enclave. After we settle in I call Reanne.”
“Do you know when the others will arrive?”
“Not sure they were to leave a week after us but when it got hot …. Well I just hope they got out.”
“What is the best medical facility on world?”
“That would be Yousai General. Is someone in need of medical help?”
“No I just like to know were the best care is on world. Thank You.”
At the Nijero Spaceport a young woman is watching the cargo handlers as they unload the large shipping containers. “What holding dock will these be at?”
“They will be in holding dock 52.”
“Thank You. The main customs area.” She asks.
“You will go straight and when you get to the white building you will go left. It is the fourth building on your right.”
“So we have to go towards that white building and then go left. The customs house is the fourth on the right.”
“I see that you trip has had a few bumps.” The customs officer said as he looks over the papers for the new group.
“Yes it has and I hope we have no more troubles.”
“Well your customs forms are fine and your group should be processed in an hour.”
“Thank You so much.”
“No problem we have been waiting on you arrival.”
“Do you have a line I can use so I can get someone to pick us up?”
“Sure I am almost done with your forms. Use that desk over to your right.”
“Once more thanks.” She moves to the desk. “YO, POPS we made it. We need a ride to you place. We also have some large luggage as well.”
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Marius sighed and paced in his office overlooking the makeshift structures of the encampment. His voice had taken on a questioning tone, "So, Quist. Do you think that a contest should be held for my "companion" for the wedding? Or should I just go it alone, as much as I can? I was debating teaming up with one of the local media stations and having them run a 'Win a evening with Kapten Bjornsen and attend the wedding for Kiah and Dusty.' What do you think? I know we'd have to heavily vet the winner, but this gives us time to do just that."
Nat chuckles, "Do you want my professional answer, my personal answer or the one you want to hear?" My Professional answer is, Get with the Ghost commander and clear it with GSF command. Personally, it could be fun. The one you want to hear is, Yes. Run with it. The only caveat I'm giving you is, Everyone else better bring Night-night guns for protection. I saw the list of what the various escorts will be for some of the units going. I wouldn't dishonor the couple by suggesting they can't protect the people for the evening, but the Night-night guns should become a visible sign of the fact that we are not 'just' killers without conscience. Also, we have invested heavily in that company, can't hurt to gain them publicity. Speaking of companies, Stark Heavy Industries' inquiry is waiting for a reply. I'll see what we can spare monetarily and if we can help secure some of the other things they need help with."
Lojtnant Anker spoke up. "Marius, are you sure this is wise? There are probably women in the unit who would make perfectly acceptable companions for the wedding. I understand your desire to integrate more with the locals, but be careful. I agree with Nat's professional opinion. Check with the GSF higher ups and the Ghost commander, see what they think."
Kapten Bjornsen smiled, "Anker, you aren't getting out of that invitation response. You need to finish it before you leave, remember. Okay. I've heard enough. Both of you are dismissed. Oh, before you go, Nat. We need to recruit a couple of tank crews and also need to purchase a couple of tanks. I'd prefer Saladins, but we'll see what we can get. Now, get thee gone. "
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“Quintin honey we found this one two jumps back. I don’t think we broke anything on him.” Jenna smiles at the young MechWarrior.
“You need to speak to me in proper terms after all I am the commander of this unit.”
“Yes Captain Sweetie.” She has a bigger smile.
“Lucas Jenkens reporting in sir.” The young warrior is a bright red.
“Take a seat Jenkins. So what weight class do you pilot?”
“Thank You sir, weight class sir? I have piloted a Crab and a Vindicator if that is any help.”
“Yes, we have a couple of mediums open at this time so I will have my XO run you on the sims to see what you fix better.”
“OH Quintin he fits me real well.” Her grin could fill a DropShip bay. “I hope the toys and troops will be of help. But you need to work a bit more to cover them.” She smiles as she puts a roster of the units that are with her on his desk. “The girls and I will see you later Captain Honey.” She winks and heads out.
“That one is a handful. Her friends are also something and together ….. well …. Wow.”
“That is very true and now I have all three once more.” Looking at the roster.
Look
The month of December will be a time of many things. Not only will all the normal winter events be happening but we will see two weddings. The first will be the Commander of the GSF. We have learned that she will be using Fenikkusu jiin in Yousai. This grand event will be one of the major events of the season. The second wedding will be of members of the Ironborn and will be hosted by Shuyona Ichizoku Sagai at Sagai Shiro. Both of the events will be the talk of the season.
“So just how large is you luggage?”
“Well pops you know a girl can’t travel light.”
“So once more how large?”
“About 500 tons.”
“WHAT???”
“I figured we would need some things and most of it would have been trashed if we did not take it.”
“Girl when you get here we are going to have a very long talk.”
“Love you.”
“I wonder …. I will see what I can do on my end.”
Walk around the base talking more to himself then anyone.”
“500 tons of things …. What is that crazy girl thinking …. No wonder she had no money … Why her paper work was a problem.”
“Sorry Sir almost hit you.”
“No my problem ….. not keeping my mind in the here and now.”
“Anything I can help with?”
“No unless you can carry 500 tons of equipment to here.”
“Not me but the Goddess crew just had a train load of people and things show up.”
“Train …. Danka …. Thank you!” Duke pulls out his phone. “Sergeant get the rail company I need them to make a special run.”
“Yes sir.”
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“Captain, do you have sometime?”
“Sure what is it Lieutenant?”
“Well sir with our new additions we will have to look over the unit org and ranks.”
“Why? It works.”
“Well sir with Jemma using Captain it may make for problems. People just may wonder who is in charge. I know you both have history and that she back home had her own command. But she does have to answer to you. Also will you be making her the Unit XO? She does have the experience and I will not stand in her way if that is what you want. She may come off as a bimbo, but I know she is a good field officer I have seen her file.”
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Are any special permissions required for the leader of a mercenary unit to give himself a promotion from Captain to Major?
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Are any special permissions required for the leader of a mercenary unit to give himself a promotion from Captain to Major?
Merc commanders get to call themself anything they want ^-^
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Customs is working with yet another group that has shown up. This group is smaller than the last few but they too have a lot of heavy equipment. “Things must be real bad in the sphere.” Looking to her coworker. “We are getting a lot on new traders, settlers and combat types as of late.”
“True, this group looks like they just got out from were ever they were.”
“Well time to get to work.” She waves the group to her station and switches to English. ”Welcome to Nijero what can I do for you.”
“Kiitos … Thank You.” The group leader hands the groups travel and cargo data pad to her.” Etsimme Talven unelmaa ….. sorry we are to find Winter Dream.”
“Well after we get done with your papers, Nijero has some great winter sports places.”
“Sorry, I am not making clear. We are here to work.”
“OK not sure what you are looking for then.”
“Person called Raine Ketola … now with Winter Dream. She will help.”
“Not sure of anyone with that name but after we are done here we will help to find Raine Ketola for you.”
A few hours at Camp Senshi. “Raine we have a call for you from the spaceport.”
“What? Who can be calling me?”
“So how much longer do you think we can keep this under wraps?”
“As long as we need to.”
“I don’t like this one bit.”
‘You don’t have to. Just keep your cool and all will be fine.”
“Looks like someone is going for blood.”
“This is why we are sitting on the sidelines.”
“They will best each other to nothing and we will be ready to take over.”
“This is why you watch you prey. You look for that weakness and then strike.”
“You have you people close?”
“They will be ready when the time is right.”
“WOW Pops that was some ride. That train took all of our gear and the passenger car was real nice.”
“Well with the shortage of DropShips here they are the next best thing for moving large cargos on land.”
“This place is large. Took us four days and that was a non-stop trip.”
“One of the problems we have here.”
“It is a nice world. Very green and all that water … WOW!”
“True … now about that talk …..”
“So you and you friends and teaches just took all this equipment?”
“Well not took so much, we bought it most of it. Why mom’s ride is gone. Well that and the transport costs.”
“They did not have a problem with all of you leaving the school?”
“Well that is very different. But back to the equipment, a couple of things did get removed and ended up here. Not like we set out to take it, we just had too as it was part of something that we had paid for and the two items have to be together or they don’t work.”
“SO you did take things that you did not pay for.”
“Well …. If you go by the letter of the law yes, but if you take the fact that they under paid staff and help we did pay for it. Just not with money.”
“So what did you bring?”
“Well we can start a new technical school …. Just not a fancy …. But not a fly by night thing either. We have some top teachers and the students that are here want to finish what they started.”
“Well you just may have come at a very ideal time. I will talk with the Governor. She just may want to help settle all of you in.”
“OH before I forget I did bring some working stiffs as well. You said something about drivers and walkers so I talked a few into to joining us.”
GSF supplies arrive
And before any of you ask Winter is the season that everyone wants to be on Nijero >:D
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro system October 3068
(13 August 3068)
New Syrtis [FSNS] - Rear Admiral Harwood has reported successfully intercepting yet another Taurian suply convoy as it attempted to resupply the Concordat troops still maintaining a foothold on Electra in the Pleiades Cluster.
Last month Admiral Harwood's Hydra Assault Squadron caught a flotilla of Concordat military transports attempting to sneak in from one of the system's many pirate points. After a short but spirited engagement led by the Admiral's flagship, the Fortress-Class Ajax, the interlopers were driven off with two DropShips and seven fighters destroyed and a third DropShip crippled. The Hydras lost three fighters, but two of the pilots were later recovered.
Most disturbing is the report that the marines from Ajax discovered two nuclear devices aboard the crippled TCS Jamestown. The Taurian Concordat holds the dubious distinction of being the only government to refuse to sign the Ares Conventions. The Word of Blake's willingness to use weapons of mass destruction, combined with the desperate situation the Pleiades invaders now face, may have persuaded the Concordat to unleash its nuclear arsenal on the battlfield for the first time in almost three centuries.
Duke Hasek has yet to comment on this disturbing development, but mercenary troops currently involved in holding off the Taurian threat have called for any Taurian force that dares unleash such weapons to be declared war criminals.
This is the third time Admiral Harwood's Hydra Assault Squadron has encountered Taurian ships since assuming station in the Pleiades Cluster earlier this year. The Hydra's parent unit, the Medusans, are a mercenary DropShip force under contract to March Lord Hasek since 3061. The Basilisk Squadron - the Medusans' second assault DropShip squadron - is expected to relieve Harwood's command in the new year.
***Transmission Altered***
"The Taurian Concordat has seen a glimmer of the Truth! Those who betrayed all humankind are a cancer that must be burned from the body of humanity."
***Alteration Ended***
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro system October 3068
(16 August 3068)
Orestes [INN] - Earlier this month, the CSS Bordeaux penetrated the Word of Blake cordon around beseiged Tukayid. Demonstrating great skill and courage, Precentor Forrest Cole, commander of the Bordeaux, successfully lured both of the Blakist WarShips in the Tukayid system out of their position close to the planet. Using his frigate's superior acceleration, Cole exploited the narrow window of opportunity thus created, landing an expeditionary force on Tukayid despite tenacious opposition from the Blakists' remaining aerospace assets. These forces, comprised of elements from the Com Guards' 104th Division, subsequently extracted Primus Mori and several senior Com Guards personnel, who had been trapped onworld under heavy enemy fire for more than six months.
Though dogged by Blakist naval and aerospace forces all the way to a pirate jump point, the Bordeaux successfully escaped to Orestes. Making planetfall last week, Primus Mori was full of praise for "the heroic efforts of the Com Guards in stemming the evil tide unleashed upon the Inner Sphere." Meanwhile, Com Guards officials report that while the Bordeaux suffered only superficial damage, she inflicted "heavy damage" on the Blakist forces she encountered.
First Precentor Gavin Dow spoke at length of his joy at Primus Mori's survival. "I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to Anastasias Focht for masterminding the operation that returned our beloved Primus to us. Were it not for the foresight of our former Precentor Martial, I would probably have been charged with the burden of leading ComStar through this current crisis."
***Transmission Altered***
"Though he is retired, Focht still plays the puppet master - jerking the strings of his puppet Primus to pull her from our grasp. Do not let his age or apparent lack of position fool you. Focht is a power of which to be wary.
But at what cost did his tool survive? Fully half the Com Guards that struck Tukayid will stay there permanently, and the damage to their prescious WarShip - one of so few remaining - was far greater than they admit. What cost, Focht? Gavin Dow cannot be happy to see your puppet return. And what action did he take to rescue Mori? He could throw whole divisions against blessed Terra, yet could spare nothing to recue his Primus. Ambition, greed and corruption! This is the new shape into which Focht and his puppet have forged the golden dreams of the blessed Blake. We must open the eyes of our misguided brethren. We must illuminate the truth with a dazzling ray of light."
***Alteration Ended***
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System October 3068
(17 August 3068)
Ares [CNA] - Despite boasts to the contrary from all levels of the Davion government, the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces have halted the Federated Suns' invasion and are destroying the enemy everywhere they are encountered.
The invasion, begun just over a month ago, initially targeted worlds in the St. Ives Commonality. George Hasek, Duke of New Syrtis and leader of the Davion military forces along our border with the Federated Suns, justified this illegal and immoral action as military aid to an "independent" St. Ives - an onslaught that killed, injured and left homeless countless thousands - our own glorious military responded swiftly and lethally. Staging counterattacks against the Davion troops in conjunction with true patriots on the beseiged worlds, our military stunned the enemy, costing them their tenuous grasp on five worlds and forcing them to retreat to temporary fortifications they had constructed on six more, including St. Ives and Warlock.
Already Strategic Military Director Talon Zahn is moving additional forces into the St. Ives Commonality and along the Federated Suns border to deal with what little opposition remains. Reliable sources on the few worlds still beset by the Davion blight report that enemy troops are surrendering wholesale, and those that do not stand down remain bottled up in their bases while Capellan citizens surround them and continually subject them to sniper and bomb attacks.
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68/11
Nejiro News 1
This year the winter season just got two more events added. With two GSF weddings taking place that are big deals all on their own and our normal list of events we will have a very full season.
Hilo TV3
This winter season will be one of the biggest in a long time. Not only will we have the normal events but with the GSF having the Commander getting married and Shuyona Ichizoku Sagai hosting the wedding of two members of the Ironborn this will be one for the books.
HBC News
We have found out that added to this winter’s fun will be two weddings involving the GSF. First up will be the GSF’s commander getting married at Fenikkusu jiin in Yousai. This one will have all the pomp that only can happen at the largest jiin on planet. This will have all the major players on world and will be something to see. Next up will be the wedding of one of our local GSF commands people. The Ironborn will see two of its members married at Sagai Shiro, with Shuyona Ichizoku Sagai acting as host. This will be something all on its own.
Financial Times
All the mover and shakers will be running full tilt this season. Now added two GSF weddings and all the normal events the markets will be rolling.
The Moro Sun-Times
We are adding to must see things to this year’s winter season. December will be the full one with two GSF weddings. Keep your eyes here as we will get as much coverage of both as we can.
The Tarawa Times
Looks like the GSF it looking to try and up-stage Nijero’s winter season. First we have the Commander of the GSF holding her wedding at the Fenikkusu jiin in Yousai and Shuyona Ichizoku Sagai using Sagai Shiro as hall for two of the lesser GSF commands members wedding. Does the GSF not have better things to do with their time?
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
What do we have going on now? We have sell swords acting like they are nobles. They act like they are the center of everything. One might think that the so called leaders would not let this happen but they are the ones promoting this. They use places that should be held with reverence as catering halls. They look to promote these sell swords. So why do you good people put up with these things? Why let some off worlders have the run of this world? Simple, to keep these ….. security forces ….. on world so they keep the power they should not have. To keep all the good working people of this fine world under their thumb.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
Looks like they who rule need to play. They do not look after the welfare of this fine world, no they have large parties for the Mercenary troops that are here to protect this world. Protect or party? Well just one more thing that shows they do not care for the people of this fine world, they only care for themselves.
At the spaceport a large group of people are talking with the customs officers getting all the paper work settled for them and the cargo they have. The Duty desk has pulled in extra personal to deal with this very large group.
“I see that your group is late getting here, but all your paper work is in order so getting you procced after we all your people here. We are getting your group some ground transport.” The head of the customs team informs the head of the group.
“Danke schön … Thank you. You have been most helpful with all of this.” He thanks the officer. “We ran into some connection problems, that is why we are later than the others. Do you have a place that can be used to store some large items?”
“Yes, we have storage houses on the other side of the port or you can rent space at The Enclave.”
“The Enclave?”
“Yes a free trade area not too far from the here.” The officer brings up a map on his pad. “As you can see this area does has many places to store large items. The rates are very good as well. And before I forget this is here for your group.” The officer hands over a data pad. “The first part of your group asked that it be given to you when you got here.”
“Once more thank you very much.” He joins his group reading the pad as he walks over. “OK so they have a place to keep all the toys until we get settled in. I will go to this place they call The Enclave and setup a place for all of us to stay and to store the equipment.” Looking to one of the group. “I will call Benjamin after I find the others. We have places to stay and store our gear in the Enclave. Oscar set it up when he landed. You will take the others to get settled in after everyone has finished the check in.”
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“Benjamin its Steven we are on-world at the Enclave.”
“Good I will get things setup to get you to Starfall. How is everyone?”
“As best as can be expected, the trip was OK but home is a mess.”
“We are just getting in some of the news of what is going. So far away it takes some time for things to get to us.”
“I have something for Kiah.”
“OK I will have transport for you to come to our base.”
“Steven what brings you all the way out here?” Kiah asks her cousin.
“Well I am here for uncle, he could not make it.”
“Sorry to hear that. So what is going on?”
“Not many good things, I have a message for you.” He hands her a pad.
The data pad she is handed will ask for a bio scan.
It will first give her the list of party members sent out as his Reps, her cousin Steven and her old school master and some others, some other family members (50), plus a Security escort (200) and a group of Settlers (2000)
Then this note
Kaih this is not the way I wanted to do this but due to the times this is how it must be done. I know you have been troubled by the fact that I have not named another as my successor. I do understand why you do not want to be my successor. You do need to know why this had to be. First off my son is not someone that would be the best person for the leadership of the family. He has had the schooling but does not have the proper temperament. You on the other hand have always have. So I know that you will be very happy to know that I do have someone that will take my place when it is time. You do not know this person. Most people do not know of this person. The reason is that to keep her safe I have been keeping this from all but a chosen few I trust most. You are now part of that very small group. You have shown you can be trusted in ways many others cannot.
I had to test many to see just who should take my place. Please understand that part of the test of my son was how he handled my choice of successor. He should have understood how we do things in our family. You understood this is why you were selected and not him. You understand the duty to family not power. So I hope you, if needed will help my daughter Hanna when she takes my place. She is from my second wife. Yes this was held back from all but a very select few. A group you are now part of.
I will ask of you to be second in line until Hanna has someone she picks as her successor.
But this may have been for nothing. The Free Worlds League has launched an attack and they just may take our world.
All my love
PS
You are your parent’s daughter.
PSS
Due to the FWL assault Hanna is part of the party I sent. Please look after her. You will know her, in many ways you two are alike.
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Just after sunrise on the morning of Monday the Eighteenth of November, two of the Governors Palace staff post a large ornate easel in the forecourt with a gold leaf framed photo, (embellished with the kamon of the Saganami Dai Ichizoku), of a newborn swaddled in Saganami midnight blue and dark grey blankets, and with a kanji and calligraphy public announcement in an ornate gold leaf frame embellished with saru {monkeys} that reads....
The Staff of the Governors Palace is pleased and delighted to state that Her Honor the Governor was safely delivered, under the care of Midwife Aimi Vorona, Dr. Hanna Karasu Ob-Gyn, Dr. Kira Musashi (Godmother), witnessed by Jack Nakatomi (father), Alik and Lev Butler (manny/bodyguards) {from Madame Ko's Personal Protection Academy}, of a boy child, Yasha Saganami (3.04 kg, 48.68 cm, amber eyes, black hair) the Saganami heir presumptive, at twenty thirty seven the evening of Friday November Fifteenth
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“What happened to your security? How could they land here and do that much damage? Do you have any idea how much they cost me?”
“Settle down, we will take of them. If they think they can challenge my people they are very wrong.”
“Well we know who, you need to figure out the how. If they got by you this time then they can do so in the future. We are working with you because you said you would protect us. That we would be the leaders after you took care of her. Well so far she has been doing better then you.”
”To start, this attack we not her. Her forces would not do something like this. We know who did this and will strike back. As for our agreement you also have to work at it. So far you have done very little to prove to the people you, are the better leaders.”
A knock on “Dukes” office door. “Enter.”
“Sir this message was just hand delivered for you” The duty sergeant enters and hands “Duke” a sealed red envelope.
‘Danke.” The outside is red with gold trim and the inside is ivory colored. The letter inside is an ivory colored linen. The letter is hand written in both Kanjin and German.
Frederick Bosche, Lt. General Retired.
Sir while I have not had the honor to meet with you in person or on the field of battle but I think I do know you. I see that you have chosen to serve rather than be Ronin. It takes great courage to choose to serve after one has been a master. The fact that you now serve one that not all that long ago you would have call enemy also speaks well of your duty to service. For this action it is only correct that something that has been in your family so long should be returned to your family so they can fulfill they duty they now perform.
If you will the messenger that has delivered this will bring you to place that has what belongs to you and your family.
With Honor
Sho-sho Tanaka Kei
The young man is waiting for “Duke”
“Sir I have a vehicle. It has room for you and your escort.”
A quick ride to the industrial section of Hilo they stop at a large warehouse. “This is the place sir.”
In the center of the warehouse under spotlights is “GrandMa” from the looks of her she have been given a good refit.
Next to the von Rohrs is a jeep and a tech in Ghost coveralls.
“With Sho-sho Tanaka’s complements.” They young man bows deeply. “The tech will help you get setup sir.”
“Sir we are in the Nejiro system.”
“Good get on the comms and make sure the others are in good shape then get the commander of the Winds of Heaven on the line let them know who we are. After that get the local control on line so we can get these Marines on world.”
“Yes sir.”
“Thank you control the slow burn in will make the medical staff happy.”
“All part of the service TF-3068.3. Have the DS commanders inform us when they are a day out so we can make sure to have the LZ clear and medical transport standing by.”
“Roger that control.”
“One last thing, when you are ground side the Sho-sho will want to see the CO ASAP.”
“Understood, I am sure he will say the same about seeing the Sho-sho.”
Sir this just came in with the new group. We have new orders.” Tai-i Roberts hands over the data pad.
“So what did it say?”
“I do not know sir it needs your scan.”
“That is not good.” Westfield has it scan his eye and then reads the new orders.
“Well looks like I get to pull double duty and you will be getting some extra duty as well Sho-sa.” Westfield smiles at his XO.
“What? Me? How?”
“Simple you have been working very hard from day one. I put you in for it and the Sho-Sho added her name in on the last report.”
“I don’t know what to say.”
‘Thank You is a good start. But don’t get too happy, we are now going to be in command of both this station and The Winds of Heaven for some time. Command does not have anyone to fill the top two slots at this time. We will also be pulling people from the other ships to fill in all the open slots we have. Some of them will be go to the officers we have now and some will come from the other crews. We will also move some of the enlisted up as well.”
“Glad I have all the files then.”
“Well then ….. let’s get to work Sho-sa!”
“Yes Sir Tai-sa!”
“We then you will be doing the same thing we are doing. Move up the younger officers and some of your best enlisted. The DCA will be sending us some replacements but they will all be enlisted.”
“My ship does not have the crew size to be giving up people like this.”
“We are all doing what is needed for the good of the Dragon. I should not be going from ground to ship like I am but I do what is needed. We all do what is needed. You will get replacement crewmembers. I am sure that you have people on board that should have been given better slots before this. Well now they get that chance to show just what they can do. I will not be pulling all of the people we need at one shot. Each ship needs to have the best people they have doing what they do, some will rotate and some will be moved. When the replacements arrive then the assignments will happen. I will also see to it that the new people do get any and all training they need. After all that is what this post is all about.”
“Hai Sha-sa. We all will do what the Dragon requires of us.”
“We are looking into what we can do sir.”
“I want something that will show them I will not be pushed around but not so much that the she witch will be sending her GSF units to help them.”
“We will need to take care that we do not hit the wrong target. A small strike is what I have in mind.”
“I have a recon team checking to see who ordered that strike. Very true it we hit the wrong one it will be bad.”
“Just make sure that we hit the correct target. If we make a mistake she will have her people all over us.”
“Do not be so sure of that. We have setup a very robust defense. If they try anything it will cost them dear.”
“Yes it would, but if we force a response from her it will be much more then we want.”
“She may get help from others as well. If we strike too large or hit the wrong target others will work with her and that will not be good at all.”
“My people will take care and make sure we strike the ones that deserve it and with just the correct force.”
“I have word that the GSF units are now at the other duty stations.”
“Good with these units away they cannot strike with ease.”
“If the others find out what we have done.”
“They will not as long as we do our job correct. They will run around like the fools they are.”
“They do have good people as well.”
“Yes but not on the true path. They look for glory.”
At the far end of the space port the DropShips will be unloading the Marines into the medical transports. “Tai-i the Sho-sho is waiting over this way.”
The very haggard looking Tai-i follows a look of surprise and recognition shows on his face. “Sho-sho it has been sometime.”
“Yes it has. I see that you made battalion commander. Congratulations. The last time I saw you …. you were a very green Chu-i. Please sit and tell me what happened.”
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Tomori Koichizoku {friends until forgotten by death, memory until death}
colors: saffron, woad, olive
kamon: athene noctua owl
Delm: Toyozo Tomori
Matrona: Hideki Tomori
Founders MP: Kaouru Tomori
Spokesperson: Lark ibnChausen
Militia: Tomori Chuton-chi {garrison}
Militia Commander: Yoshi Washizu Tomori
Associate Member Families: Silla, Washizu, Tanaka, Miura, Rokkaku, Bahur, Bekhit, Palias, Tsakanos, Drakos, Gataki, Bianchi, Leos, Pagoni
Territory: [map 13] (650 sq km) landhold southwest of Quezon, plus (1950 sq km) property from the coast then inland into the Hinoda Oka {sunrise hills}, plus two islands off the coast of the Cote d'Azur - Zakynthos {amazing and loving} (405.5 sq km) with a spa/resort five star hotel (the Ruby Dawn), a casino (the Golden Maple), several cruise ship berths, two guard gated communities, a resort village with shops and such (Oia {blue fairy queen} famous for its white stone buildings and bright blue roof tiles), with kilometers of white sand beaches, forests, marble quarries, and olive and honey production - Ikaria {the one who reaches the sky} (2367 sq km) a thickly forested mountainous island with the highest peaks in the area (1740 masl), several popular ski slopes and chalets, home to the Pelion Industrial Park (in an isolated valley), and the village of Zagora with orchards of apples, pears, plums, chestnuts, cherries, and plane trees
Agriculture
Fishing
Blue Haze Farms - a multifarm cooperative that grows and wholesales peaches, plums, citrus, olives, almonds, cashews, macadamia, woad, rubber trees, rosemary, oregano, canabis, basil, cilantro, sage, coconut, mango, papaya, pomegranate, sweet potato, queensland blue pumpkin, red saffron, sesame, poppy, cumin, luffa, sweet leaf, banana, sugar cane, agave, cocoa, coffee, tea, ducks, rabbits, chickens, geese, boar, goats
Berry Sweet Farm - pick your own seasonal groves growing a variety of berries, table grapes, almonds, citrus, olives, figs, dates and flowers with two locations an open acreage family farm on the landhold, and vertical and rooftop farms in downtown Quezon
Corporate:
Aerostar - designs, engineers, and manufactures aerobatic and aviation sport aircraft, parachutes, gliders, military vtols, military jets, bush planes, air taxis, air bus, air freighter, uav freighters, light jets, personal jets, ultra long range jets, business jets, parts, repair and maintenance services, the Aerostar Air Display Team, Aerospace Racing
Tomori Chuo {central} - performs research and development in a wide range of fields
Yokoito to Yokoito {weft and warp} - manufactures textile machinery
Second Measure - using geospatial data sourcing, image processing, machine learning, large databases, and statistical analytics to perform big data analytics and forecast results
Illumio - digital education platform with more than forty million study materials and courses for students from pre-k to university, also vocational, adult learning, and professional training classes
Cloud Bees - secure cloud services and data protection
Tomori's - chain of brick oven thin crust pizza cafes located in Quezon and the landhold that also serves subs, pasta, wings, beer and wine, granita {italian ices}, gelato, tiramisu, and cannoli
Cosmo Energy Group - corporate divisions: exploration and production, solid hydrogen collection, transportation, stockpiling, sales, distribution, retail and franchise operations, military clean diesel and jet fuels production and supply, service station asset management, lubricating oil, hydrogen fuel cell production, petrochemicals, refineries, renewable and sustainable energy production, electric power, trading, engineering, marketing, research and development
Nishiki {brocade} - designs and manufactures bicycles that are focused on a combination of style, design, taste, and high quality and offers a wide range of products that include mountain bikes, bmx bikes, off road bikes, cyclocross bikes, commuter bikes, folding bikes, electric bikes, hybrid bikes, touring bikes, utility bikes, comfort bikes, children's bikes, scooters, racing bikes, fat bikes, cruiser bikes, recumbent bikes, track bikes, accessories, parts, and tools
Bianchi {blank, pale, white} - worldwide retail chain of brick and mortar bicycle sales and rentals, pro shops, accessories and tools, also assembly, maintenance, and repair services
Ergane {industrious} - high school day school for vocational education and training for artisans, technicians, and craftspeople with campuses on the landhold and Quezon
Mathletes - coder and hacker collective think tank
Sound Hound - creates machine learning audio fonts for voice enabled AI technology, real time audio translations with captioning services, has an audio streaming service and app for music and podcasts
Plume - secure wifi delivery platform
Signifyd - fraud protection services for business and personal clients
Arachne's Web - makers of fine stringed musical instruments (electric and acoustic)
Wing - on demand drone delivery service with partnerships with several restaurants, and also digital, and brick and mortar stores in the region, drones may carry up to fourteen kilograms and travel at speeds up to one hundred thirteen kilometers per hour, and have a range of twelve hundred kilometers
Sumi Inks {already, india inks} - crafts and manufactures printing, calligraphy, art, and tattoo inks
Tomori Kenjustsu Ryu - dojo teaching kendo, moving meditation, unarmed martial arts, and self-defense
Parthenos Strategic - (Pelion Industrial Park) manufactures firearms, ammunition, energy weapons, non-lethal weapons, crossbows, missile systems, detection tests and devices, armor, munitions, explosives, small detection and device manipulation robots, remote operated vehicles, armed and armored drones, defense systems, security systems, has research and development labs
Mame no Suhai {bean worship} - grows, buys, roasts, and grinds coffee and cocoa beans for wholesale, crafts gourmet food and beverages (chocolate milk, cold brew coffee drinks, fudge, brownies, coffee cakes, sauces and rubs, chocolate bars, cookies and wafers) for luxury retail
Glaux {little owl} - cross platform app development, web services, web development, software development studio, video game development studio, publisher, development support, and lifecycle management
Athena Project - space built stellar satellites for gps location tracking, communication, and monitoring, also manufactures cameras, lenses, and sensors for science, exploration, and stellar communications, also designs and manufactures stellar and ocean navigation systems
Windriders - crafts and manufactures fishing, cargo, sport, and pleasure type powered sailing vessels, specializing in craft with easy transitions from river to sea
Zakynthos Consortia - the holding company for several of the island tourist companies including the Tzante Cruise line, Collette world travel and tour company, the Ruby Dawn hotel, the Golden Maple casino, the Zakynthos Marine Park and Reserve (36000 hectares) several tavernas, Oia resort village and port
Mala Sowa (small owl) - 'a universe of extraordinary items' digital marketplace featuring unique, creative, handcrafted, vintage, and custom products
Cloth of Gold - manufactured and custom made richly decorated deluxe and luxury cotton canvas or PVDF yurt, safari, or belle shaped glamping tents from twenty four to ninety square meters, also crafts and manufactures amenities and accessories (solar electric generators, stoves, tubs, furniture, rugs, wall hangings, canopies, wooden platforms and decks, bathrooms, kitchens, hot tubs, saunas, and more), delivery and assembly services available
Pure Sugar - manufactures themed pens, pencils, brushes, stationery, notebooks, scrapbooks, journals, erasers, glue, washi tape, clips, stickers, arts and crafts supplies, kits and sets, and greeting cards
Quezon Institute of Science 'QIS' - mission to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education, we investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society - there are six academic divisions: Biology and Biological Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering and Applied Science, Geology and Planetary Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics * Astronomy * Physics - first year students are required to board on campus in the House system (of which there are currently ten, designed and built with the assistance of the student body in differing styles as past graduate class projects) on a fifty ha campus on the western border of the city of Quezon near the coastline - extracurriular activities include ROTC, athletics from diving to association football and several other intercollegiate sports and activities with beloved beaver mascot (natures engineer) Kastor {to excel, to shine}, several acapella groups, competitive cheerleading, surfing, sailing, rowing, kendo, orchestra, competive marching bands, performance glee clubs, theater and film arts, and a wide selection of social clubs - not to be missed events include: Ditch Day where the seniors ditch school and leave behind elaborately designed puzzles and traps at their doors then dare the underclassmen to enter (this has evolved to the point where seniors spend months designing mechanical, electrical, and softwear obstacles that are stacked and combined with other seniors projects to confound the underclassmen - some of these projects count towards students grades), Finals Week features Wagner's Ride of the Valkyrie played at top volume across the campus at seven am every morning (some of the social and performance clubs have public 'entertaining reactions'), the long standing rivalry with Nagoya University on the east side of Quezon has resulted in a vicious Prank War - now with an official yearly contest sponsored by the City Council to outdo each other that takes place in and around a few shared facilities in downtown Quezon during Fall Break that includes staged illusions, flash mob performances, candid camera style setups, objects in unusual places, hacked systems for visual and audio 'art' purposes, and of course the march of the robots (sometimes battles or performance pieces), all covered by the local media stations - sights to be seen on campus include the Athenaeum {a building dedicated to Athena goddess of wisdom, where poets, philosophers, scholars, and orators gather to read and discuss their work} a mediterranean revival style building furnished with antiques and embellished with hand painted vaulted ceilings and arches, polished wood paneled walls, hand forged sconces, bronze and crystal chandeliers, rich brocade tapestries, ornate corinthian columns, and lush landscaping housing the QIS Faculty Club and private social club with membership available only to QIS graduate students and individuals who hold teaching, research, or administrative positions at QIS, NASA {Nejiro Air & Space Agency}, NASA Propulsion Labs and other QIS affiliated facilities, the club has private entrances and parking for members and includes a variety of premier restaurants and dining options, a private hotel with several named suites such as The Einstein, The Hypatia, The Kearny-Fuchida, The Zhang, The Dream Pool, The Tapputi, The Da Vinci, The Banzai, and The Archimedes, there are several libraries, lounges, salons, tennis courts, a golf course, an indoor olympic pool, an outdoor waterfall pool complex with fire features and cabanas, social and corporate event venues, ballrooms and reception halls, and a breathtaking and romantic wedding venue - also on campus is The Garden of Teaching Virtues the most beautiful gardens in Quezon which are open for public tours, they consist of the traditional eight landscapes and eight borders and are known for their originality, and the pond in the shape of the character kokoro or shin {heart}
QIS affiliated programs and facilities:
Observatory Galilei - NASA stellar telescope system
National Science Foundation - offers funds and grants for government supported fundamental science, math, and engineering education and research
Surya {the sun} - NASA solar observatory orbiting Kiiro no Hoshi 5467
NASA Propulsion Labs
Nejiro Geological Survey
Founders Library - keeps a print and/or digital copy of every book and media piece created in the Nejiro system, plus as many interstellar works as possible
Eruburasu Submillimeter Observatory - located on Mt. Eruburasu (the largest peak in the Kiso Mountains, it has a very distinct profile that graces the Flag of Nejiro)
Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory
Nekokobu Marine Laboratory {cat cove} - a marine reserve (the entire cove plus several kilometers of coastline inland) that includes several labs, and a marine museum and library on the coast north of Quezon, it includes a small fleet of research vessels
Nanoscience Institute
Institute for Space Studies
Einstein Papers Project - collects, translates, and publishes the scholarly and academic works of humanities most important scientists digitally and on paper
Infrared Processing Analysis Center
Cosmic Vision Space Telescope - a multioptic and multisensor telescope system that orbits at the boundary of the stellar system
Joint Center for Translational Medicine - experimental research into clinical application partnered with the Quezon School of Medicine, Quezon General, Nagoya University, Sakamura Medical School, Sakamura Iryo Senta, Sakamura Laboratories, and Raissonne University Hospital (Hilo)
QIS Office of Technology - protects and manages the intellectual property developed by faculty, students, and affiliated researchers, it handles the licensing and transfer of technology to the commercial sector, QIS holds 1893 patents
SURF - summer undergraduate research fellowships
Project Vista - a yearly joint project with the Nejiro Defense Troop, the NPO, the DCA and DCMS (when available), and various Ichizoku military forces to improve the relationship between tactical air support, tactical naval support (sea and space), and ground troops
ArtCenter College of Design - a liberal, visual, and performing arts university with a fifteen ha campus directly south of the QIS campus
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68/12
“Militia control this is Heaven trucking convoy 0824, we are in route to Fune from Bridges and are under attack from unknown ‘Mech and vehicle forces. Please send help.”
“Militia Command to GSF we have a convoy under attack by unknown forces. They are between Fune and Bridges. Please send in a rescue force.”
“GSF command to Militia Command roger. Rescue force will be on the way in the hour. What is the channel that the convoy is on?”
“GSF Command to all units we have a civilian convoy under attack by unknown forces between Fune and Bridges. All commands will dispatch units to assist. Standard force deployment.”
“OK all vehicles pedal to the metal. If we can make to that group of hills we can use the caves as cover until help arrives.”
“Roger convoy leader.”
“Security has the rear.”
OK so new mission.
Normal drill pick your units. Keep in mind units that are now at other sites.
you have a couple of weeks.
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Kapten Bjornsen opens the door. He merely sighs as he sees his aide already has his comm receiver up and ready to make the call his Kapten would need. "Good. Get Nestor, Reina Rolfsdotter, Ismo Tapio,and Julius Malmsten. Have them meet me in the briefing room, now. Tell them wheels up in thirty. Briefing in five."
******Five minutes Later******
Kapten Bjornsen stands in front of a small room, a map on the wall behind him, with two towns circled. "These are the cities of Bridges and Fune. A convoy between the two was just attacked. We have confirmation of Mechs and Vehicles among the attackers. Seeing as this may turn into a running battle, I'm sending some of our more mobile assets... you. I'm going along, but I don't expect to get involved in the shooting unless I have to. Most of you have worked with me before. If you haven't now's your chance. I know we don't have tremendous firepower, but If we can get the attackers off the convoy and onto us, I'll consider that a mission win. I want to see all of your troopers, crewmen and yourselves come back alive. Mech and tanks are replaceable. Lives are not. Dismissed."
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Sending:
Griffin GRF-3M with Ice Queen.
Kyudo KY2-D-02 with Mine Dancer
Warrior H-7 Twister - Sgt Ismo Tapio
Blizzard "Winter's Wish" with the 11th Combat Engineers and the 151st Heavy SRM Platoon - Kapten Marius Bjornsen(unit C.O.), Lt. Julius Malmsten
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Just after sunrise on the morning of Monday the Eighteenth of November, two of the Governors Palace staff post a large ornate easel in the forecourt with a gold leaf framed photo, (embellished with the kamon of the Saganami Dai Ichizoku), of a newborn swaddled in Saganami midnight blue and dark grey blankets, and with a kanji and calligraphy public announcement in an ornate gold leaf frame embellished with saru {monkeys} that reads....
The Staff of the Governors Palace is pleased and delighted to state that Her Honor the Governor was safely delivered, under the care of Midwife Aimi Vorona, Dr. Hanna Karasu Ob-Gyn, Dr. Kira Musashi (Godmother), witnessed by Jack Nakatomi (father), Alik and Lev Butler (manny/bodyguards) {from Madame Ko's Personal Protection Academy}, of a boy child, Yasha Saganami (3.04 kg, 48.68 cm, amber eyes, black hair) the Saganami heir presumptive, at twenty thirty seven the evening of Friday November Fifteenth
when the notice of the birth is presented to kiah she is very excited. she has her people compose a congratulations present a handcrafted toy box that looks like a Viking longboat and is filled with hand carved blocks and toys for the baby and for the mother a large basket of artisan breeds, cheeses and dried meat as well as sparkling ciders(non acholic) and one bottle of 100 year old apple mead from her private stock
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Hey gang -
Sooooo... 6 pages since I last logged in?! Anyone want to give the short version?
As for the birth announcement - the Eagle's Tears will, as a unit, obtain a Red Gold Akita statuette of the traditional size as the gift for the son, the best we can get. Major Cranson will, in addition, get a set of 3 presentation pistols (each in red cherrywood presentation cases) from the company dawn posted about that did extra special guns (gonna have to look it up, was one of the earliest posts about stuff that could be made if anyone remembers who they were) and have each anodized crimson with the Saganami coat of arms and an akita etched on it in gold as his own personal gift to each parent and the son, along with an ichiman for the son. He will also put aside the full day to be present at the Omiyamairi 31 days after the birth. Will also offer to provide any catering necessary for the traditional red bean and rice Oshichiya and for the Omiyamairi at no cost from the best of the staff from the restaurant.
will address other stuff as I get a chance to log back in and wade through things, gotta run now. and I might ACTUALLY get to get to the next game as well for once... when did hell freeze over?
-C
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Welcome back, Crash! Please let us know if you'll be there, I'll try to find gifts that by now have been buried....
Hey gang -
Sooooo... 6 pages since I last logged in?! Anyone want to give the short version?
As for the birth announcement - the Eagle's Tears will, as a unit, obtain a Red Gold Akita statuette of the traditional size as the gift for the son, the best we can get. Major Cranson will, in addition, get a set of 3 presentation pistols (each in red cherrywood presentation cases) from the company dawn posted about that did extra special guns (gonna have to look it up, was one of the earliest posts about stuff that could be made if anyone remembers who they were) and have each anodized crimson with the Saganami coat of arms and an akita etched on it in gold as his own personal gift to each parent and the son, along with an ichiman for the son. He will also put aside the full day to be present at the Omiyamairi 31 days after the birth. Will also offer to provide any catering necessary for the traditional red bean and rice Oshichiya and for the Omiyamairi at no cost from the best of the staff from the restaurant.
will address other stuff as I get a chance to log back in and wade through things, gotta run now. and I might ACTUALLY get to get to the next game as well for once... when did hell freeze over?
-C
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OOC: Crash, good to se you. Hope all is well.
IC: Upon learning of the birth of the Saganami Heir, Quartermaster Quist will commission, in his commander's name, a set of stuffed animals to be delivered to the Saganami family, along with two bottles of the finest Mead his unit could muster. The stuffed animals will be the size of an adult hand, and they will include a dragon, a crane, a frog, and a cat. The mead will be addressed to the Parents, and the stuffies will be addressed to the baby. They will each be presented in boxes. The boxes for the Governor and her spouse will be made of Old Japanese Cedar polished and stained a deep red color, with gold embossment of the coat of arms of the Saganami household. The Box for the child's toys will be made of Japanese Elm wood stained a deep red, with the same gold embossment of the other boxes. The three boxes will have silken linings holding the shapes of the gifts within.
Underneath the silken linings will be a single rune engraved in each box. The box for the child will have the rune Uruz. This represents strength, untamed potential, and courage. The rune for the father's box will be Sowilo which represents Wholeness, health, cleansing and honor. The one for the Governor will have the rune Othala, which represents Heritage, Ancestry and Experience.
Along with the gifts, there will be a handmade scroll using Japanese calligraphy to wish the newborn a happy and healthy life with many blessings. This will be signed by Kapten Bjornsen. Once these gifts are commissioned, Quist will turn his attention to the tasks of running the unit's day to day operations, since the C.O. and X.O. are off on missions.
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I hope to see you Sunday, Crash. :thumbsup:
Captain Bonanno will head into town and enlist a gift specialist service, who will use their expertise to determine the appropriate gift for the governor.
My units for the next mission: Griffin, Piranha, Maxim A, and Warrior vtol.
I may be a few minutes late to the game. Gencon's ticket badge sales go online around the time I normally leave for the game.
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Just after sunrise on the morning of Monday the Eighteenth of November, two of the Governors Palace staff post a large ornate easel in the forecourt with a gold leaf framed photo, (embellished with the kamon of the Saganami Dai Ichizoku), of a newborn swaddled in Saganami midnight blue and dark grey blankets, and with a kanji and calligraphy public announcement in an ornate gold leaf frame embellished with saru {monkeys} that reads....
The Staff of the Governors Palace is pleased and delighted to state that Her Honor the Governor was safely delivered, under the care of Midwife Aimi Vorona, Dr. Hanna Karasu Ob-Gyn, Dr. Kira Musashi (Godmother), witnessed by Jack Nakatomi (father), Alik and Lev Butler (manny/bodyguards) {from Madame Ko's Personal Protection Academy}, of a boy child, Yasha Saganami (3.04 kg, 48.68 cm, amber eyes, black hair) the Saganami heir presumptive, at twenty thirty seven the evening of Friday November Fifteenth
On first glance a plain ordinary silver box will be delivered as a gift for the newborn. Upon close inspection said box is actually origami folded battlemech armor finely embossed with the family mon and the child's name. Contained within the box is a handmade stuffed "teddy" bear wearing a silk kimono in the family colors and the family mon embroidered in myomer over the left breast. at the very bottom of the box is a scroll with a Haiku declaring children as the best thing in the universe, 2nd only to grandchildren.
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Was the date ever announced?
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Was the date ever announced?
if we are talking birth of the child
Just after sunrise on the morning of Monday the Eighteenth of November, two of the Governors Palace staff post a large ornate easel in the forecourt with a gold leaf framed photo, (embellished with the kamon of the Saganami Dai Ichizoku), of a newborn swaddled in Saganami midnight blue and dark grey blankets, and with a kanji and calligraphy public announcement in an ornate gold leaf frame embellished with saru {monkeys} that reads....
The Staff of the Governors Palace is pleased and delighted to state that Her Honor the Governor was safely delivered, under the care of Midwife Aimi Vorona, Dr. Hanna Karasu Ob-Gyn, Dr. Kira Musashi (Godmother), witnessed by Jack Nakatomi (father), Alik and Lev Butler (manny/bodyguards) {from Madame Ko's Personal Protection Academy}, of a boy child, Yasha Saganami (3.04 kg, 48.68 cm, amber eyes, black hair) the Saganami heir presumptive, at twenty thirty seven the evening of Friday November Fifteenth
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Nope. Talking game date.
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Game date is Sunday the 30th.
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Maria felt the rhythmic crunch of the Phoenix Hawk's footfalls through her neurohelmet like the feel of an old friend returning after many years apart. To have lived in the saddle of a 'Mech for so long, then to have it all taken away from her years ago, now to have it returned was euphoric, almost transcendent. It felt good to be truly alive again.
"How does she feel, Mari?" Came Julia's voice over the radio.
"Like the day I lost my virginity all over again, Jules." She replied. "Feels like I'm 18 years old and horny as hell."
"Umm, too much information there, cousin." Said Julia.
"Sorry." Maria replied. "It just feels so good to have my second skin back and fully operational."
"It's not quite fully operational." Julia countered. "I still have some armor to patch up on her and then she'll be ready for you. By the way, have you thought of a name for her yet?"
"I have a few ideas." Maria answered. "Once you've gotten her pristine again, I'll let you know. I also have a paint scheme picked out that I figure little Euron won't like, since it's not his usual, black, silver and gold. I'll tell you about it later. Right now, I just wanna go shoot something."
"How about me?" Came a new voice as a familiar Anubis strode into view. "That is if you can keep up with me, old woman."
"Old woman, huh?" Maria answered Meifeng's challenge. "I'll try not to embarrass you too much. Loser pays for lunch."
"Agreed."
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Isolde hopped off the VTOL in front of the base camp of Kiah's Hammers, transfer papers in hand. The gates were tall and intimidating. There was a lot of activity. Probably getting ready for the big Viking wedding for the boss lady, she thought as she approached. She was met at the gate by a hulking Elemental. A massive specimen, well over seven feet tall, his muscles straining against his uniform. He made the purple-haired 19 year old feel very, very small.
"Can I help you?" The Elemental asked.
Shaking her head and clearing her throat, Isolde held out her papers. "Per the orders of Colonel Greyjoy of the Ironborn, I am to be transferred here for the next 4 months to train with the Hammers. My name is Isolde Botley." She was thankful she remembered not to use contractions around the Clanners. They hated that.
The Elemental looked over her papers, then nodded. "Your transfer statement appears to be in order, Isolde." He said, pointedly omitting her last name. "My name is Archamus. I will bring you to my Khan. Follow me."
Picking up her bags, Isolde followed Archamus, hoping that she wasn't going to hate this assignment.
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Aeron Greyjoy looked out over the sea cliffs and nodded. The Chaplain of the Ironborn and Euron's elder brother had asked to see the place his niece, Asha and Tristifer Botley were to be wed. Fuka had agreed to accompany him to the spot and now marveled at the view from the cliffs that overlooked the ocean. She hadn't seen this particular vista, but now she considered it for where she'd like to have her own wedding, when she found the right person. She knew Isolde had designs on that, but that wasn't what she wanted. She liked Isolde, but the difference in their ages (her being 27 to Isolde's 19) as well as the friendship she had with both Maria-sama and her nee-san, Julia, made the idea feel somewhat...incestuous. She had tried a few times to let Isolde down, but that only seemed to make the younger woman more emboldened.
"Something wrong, Miss Hiyami?" Aeron called out.
"Huh?" Fuka snapped back to reality. "Oh, nothing, Greyjoy-sama. I was just impressed with the view."
Aeron nodded. "It is tradition that those of the Ironborn, particularly the Greyjoy family to be married close the sea. Our ancestors were sailors, some even pirates. They all knew the importance of the sea. By the way, we should sample the waters here."
"Why?" Fuka inquired. "Is there some significance?"
"When the bride and groom are married, they are anointed with salt and iron." Aeron explained. "Usually that means pouring sea water on them and having them kiss an iron dagger. I need to sample the sea water here to use in the ceremony. Come, Suzaku."
They went down to the shore line. Fuka seemed perplexed as to why the old man had to wade out into the sea, but he'd seemed adamant that she follow him. Once they'd gone a few meters out, Aeron faced her. "Now then," He said, it's time I told you the other reason we're out here."
Fuka quirked an eyebrow. "Oh? What do you mean, Greyjoy-sama?"
Aeron sighed. "Forgive me, child." He then grabbed her and pushed her beneath the water.
Fuka was shocked as she flailed under the waves. Why was he doing this? Had she angered the Colonel somehow? Had she done something wrong? As her breath was forced from her lungs, she grabbed at the hands that were holding her under. Aeron was saying something to her, but she couldn't make it out, something about...baptizing? She didn't have long to contemplate it, as she felt herself slipping away. As she drowned, she thought of her parents, of nee-san, of the Colonel and why he'd let this happen to her.
Fuka awoke, coughing up water. Aeron was compressing her chest, forcing the foul-tasting water out of her lungs.
"Welcome back, Miss Hiyami." Aeron spoke only to be punched in the face by an angry Fuka, who grabbed a rock off the ground to defend yourself.
"Ittai nanda?!"(What the hell) She screamed in Japanese. "Naze anata wa watashi wo obore saseyo yo to shi ta no desu ka?!" (Why did you try to drown me)
"I did drown you." Aeron admitted. "And I just brought you back, Fuka-san. If I'd wanted you dead, you would be."
"But why did you do it?!" Fuka was still adamant for an explanation.
"To initiate you." Aeron explained. "Since you have entered battle as a member of the Ironborn, the Colonel believed it was time you were subjected to The Drowning. It is our final acceptance of an aspirant into the Ironborn. Congratulations, Miss Hiyami, you are now one of us."
Fuka, still angry, pointed at Aeron. "You-you could've warned me!"
"That would've defeated the purpose." Aeron replied. "I have performed The Drowning many times, with all the surviving members of the Greyjoy family once they came of age. Even those who have married into our house have been subjected to it. I have even done the same to members of the other Ironborn families. None of them ever knew in advance. Jurgen Blacktyde took three or four of us to force him under. He broke Victarion's arm that day, and none of us left unscathed."
Fuka was still confused. "But why do it at all?"
"Do you think our motto is just pretty words." Aeron frowned. ""What is dead may never die!" When we say it, we mean it literally. All those who undergo The Drowning are killed. Our dead bodies are baptized by the sea. Then we are reborn, the experience hardening us, making us stronger. Others cannot understand this because they have never died before. But now, you have died, Miss Hiyami, no, Fuka, and have now risen again, harder and stronger."
At that, Fuka understood. Before this, she'd never actually faced death, never knew what it was like to meet her end. The fact that all of the Ironborn had known what it was like to die by this ordeal made her feel more a part of them than before.
"Has, has nee-san gone through this?" She asked.
"She has." Aeron nodded. "As have Maria and Tristan. Isolde has not, though her time is coming." He walked toward Fuka, who'd dropped the rock and stood up, still breathing heavy, but calm again.
"I baptize you with salt and steel, Fuka Suzaku Hiyami." He touched her forehead with his still wet fingers, then touched her with the metal crucifix he wore around his neck. "I welcome you into the ranks of the Ironborn, you who were dead, but have risen again."
Fuka accepted her new name and replied. "What is dead may never die, but rises again, harder and stronger," She added one further line, prompting a nod of assent from Aeron. "...higher and brighter!"
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Lorren Botley stood in Euron's office, his list of candidates in hand. The Colonel was behind his desk, waiting.
"Well, Lance Captain," Euron asked. "Do you know who's going to fill out your garrison unit?"
"I do, Colonel." Lorren replied. "For our armor unit, I want the Striker for the long-range firepower. For infantry support, I want Avi and Delta Platoon in theirGoblin. They have the advanced training in base security."
"Done." Euron nodded. "And what's your free choice?"
Lorren looked over the list and made his selection. "Sergeant Major Codd and the AC/10 Po. I imagine he's sick of being cooped up here with nothing to do."
"You're probably right." Euron smiled. "Just remember, now that you've chosen, you're stuck with those particular forces for the next few months until new units can be rotated out to you. Are you sure these are the guys and gals you want?"
"I'm sure." Lorren nodded.
"Then good hunting." Said Euron. "You ship out tomorrow. Better say goodbye to Tristifer, since you may not be available for the wedding."
Lorren laughed. "Just you watch anybody try to stop me from being there."
"Dismissed." Euron saluted. Lorren returned the gesture and left the office.
OOG: Anthony, my forces to defend the planet-side mine are going to be, the Wolverine, "Black Lorren", the Striker, the AC/10-armed Po, and Goblin Delta with Delta Platoon.
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Game date is Sunday the 30th.
I'm gonna try to get it off. They scheduled me to work that day til 3, but I may be able to trade shifts.
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Kiah looks up over to the door as her OX Benjamin comes in. he stops and smiles as he watches kiah's aunts doing the last fitting of her wedding outfit.
"Ben what can i do for you?" Kiah asks waving to the bar.
Ben crosses and pours himself a drink of scotch and raising the bottle in question and receiving a nod pours one for Kiah as well "the unit for the mission is on its way, figured i check in with you and let you know"
"good they got off okay?"
"yes. we are getting very good at scrambling" he crosses and hands her the glass then steps back and lifts his glass lightly clinking it to kiah's it a friendly toast. "the wedding particulars are all in place as well, security, crowd control, etc etc. your not doing it by halves that for sure."
"Thank the gods i found the love of my life and will not have to go though this ever again, the stress of planning the wedding event with that amazing wedding planner we hired was just tolerable. Now that all the planning is over i find i am relaxing and enjoying the process much more." Kiah laughs at the look on Ben's face. "just wait when you find the right someone you will understand."
"nope never gonna happen, kids maybe, marriage? cant see that"
"Well your not the first to say the same thing, but if you find the person your heart pulls you toward you will change your mind"
"your not going to be happy till you have all of us married off as well are you?"
"oh i will be more then happy, i am marring the man of my of my dreams after all." Kiah sighed as the heavy wedding outfit was removed with care and she slipped on a thick soft robe. "but i do reserve the right to say i told you so when your time comes." she smiles and holds out her hand for the tablet with the next days roster for her review.
after scrolling though the schedule she signs off on it and hands it back. "give me 5 to get changed then we can go to the great hall and get something to eat."
"roger that'
the hammers will be sending to the mission
tarantula
manteuffel tank,1 squad IS BA
Alpha Karnov, 2 squads IS grey death, 1 suad IS BA
hunchback
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Dear Major,
I and my colleagues have just arrived on Nejiro and we have heard of your upcoming nuptials. As I seem to have been appointed to be the spokesperson for the group, we were wondering if we could obtain you and your fiancée’s permission to attend. As there are about a hundred of us wishing to attend, "crashing" it discreetly would be a real challenge, please laugh this is meant as joke. Most of us are former instructors, students, or administers of a small Lyran technical college. A few individuals in our group are veterans and/or mercenaries awaiting instructions or clearance from the government on formal positions.
Sincerely yours,
Amaterasu Himiko
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Isolde hopped off the VTOL in front of the base camp of Kiah's Hammers, transfer papers in hand. The gates were tall and intimidating. There was a lot of activity. Probably getting ready for the big Viking wedding for the boss lady, she thought as she approached. She was met at the gate by a hulking Elemental. A massive specimen, well over seven feet tall, his muscles straining against his uniform. He made the purple-haired 19 year old feel very, very small.
"Can I help you?" The Elemental asked.
Shaking her head and clearing her throat, Isolde held out her papers. "Per the orders of Colonel Greyjoy of the Ironborn, I am to be transferred here for the next 4 months to train with the Hammers. My name is Isolde Botley." She was thankful she remembered not to use contractions around the Clanners. They hated that.
The Elemental looked over her papers, then nodded. "Your transfer statement appears to be in order, Isolde." He said, pointedly omitting her last name. "My name is Archamus. I will bring you to my Khan. Follow me."
Picking up her bags, Isolde followed Archamus, hoping that she wasn't going to hate this assignment.
The escort brings you to a large rectangular building, you walk though large double doors in the middle of the side wall, there is a large fire pit in front of you and the space is filled with tables and it appears you have arrived in the middle of dinner. pipes and flutes are being played somewhere and you feel like you may have stepped back in time.
"leave your bags here" your escort motions to a side table, waits for you to put your things down then leads you up the center isle. you see a one step raised platform where Kiah and her ranking officers are sitting and eating. the room falls silent as Kiah looks up and watches you approach. "stay here." the clansmen says when you are about 5 feet from the high table, he walks forward and gives your personnel package to Kiah.
Kiah puts down the ornate goblet she was drinking from and reviews your papers then hands them to the man sitting next to her and raises to her feet.
"welcome Isolde Botley, i hope that your stay with us will be fruitful for all concerned." Kiah waves her hand to a table to the right just down from the dais. "please sit and join us in this eve meal. we eat communally here but the great hall is always opened so feel free to come here if you need drink or food. After the meal you will be shown to the barracks that will be yours for your time here and will be given your duty roster." Kiah waits until you move to the table she indicated and then she picks up her goblet. "everyone welcome Isolde Botley to our company, while she is here she is one of us, hopefully she will form bonds and friendships that will strengthen all of us and her training here will benefit her growth."
Kiah raises her goblet as all in the hall do so as well and Isolde Botley is thundered out by all and everyone drinks. your passed dishes of food that smells amazing and your goblet is filled with a rich warm cider. the table you are at is two down from the platform Kiah is on and you realize you are among others of your own age as well as two female clanswomen. when Kiah sits conversation and the meal resume.
the girl next to you, slim with golden curly hair and piercing green eyes hands you a basket of bread
"I'm Ziva, i pilot the hammers Javelin, after dinner ill show you to your bunk, your in the same barracks as i am. it is set up with a common area and small galley kitchen for general use and your bunk is across form mine. the rule is if you don't want to be disturbed you close your curtains. you will have a space that is about 4 by 6 , storage is under and above your bunk." Ziva nods toward your plate. "eat up your going to want to get settled and rest since we have to be up at 5 for pt."
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Dear Major,
I and my colleagues have just arrived on Nejiro and we have heard of your upcoming nuptials. As I seem to have been appointed to be the spokesperson for the group, we were wondering if we could obtain you and your fiancée’s permission to attend. As there are about a hundred of us wishing to attend, "crashing" it discreetly would be a real challenge, please laugh this is meant as joke. Most of us are former instructors, students, or administers of a small Lyran technical college. A few individuals in our group are veterans and/or mercenaries awaiting instructions or clearance from the government on formal positions.
Sincerely yours,
Amaterasu Himiko
Kiah's security will confirm these individuals are who they say they are with the governors offices and obtains a list of the names of the "about a hundred of us" mentioned
as long as none are a security risk security will recommend that they be allowed to attend as they are from Lyran.
revised invitations will be sent for them (they will be for the person only plus one) along with a note from Kiah.
Dear Amaterasu Himiko,
May i extend a welcome to Nejiro to yourself and your party.
it will be a pleasure to have your group attend. I will look forward to speaking with you and the members of your party, fellow Lyrans are always welcome. I hope that we might be able to set up an actual meeting in the near future to partake in food and conversation. i have enclosed the contact information for my personnel secretary to set up such a meeting. i am very interested in finding out what your plans are and if i may be of assistance, and i would be most interested in if your wish to start up a technical education establishment here on Nejiro. we look forward to meeting you and the members of your group.
Major Kiah Franks
Kiah's hammers
commander GSF
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Euron assigns his forces to save the convoy. This time, it won't matter how much of a head-start the bad guys have. He's sending the fastest he's got.
OOG: My forces for this Sunday will be: the Anubis, Regulators Alpha and Bravo, and the Blizzard with Alpha Platoon.
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I will be there. Trade accepted. :D
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26 November 3068
Hilo, Nejiro
Yasha Saganami Civics Scholarship
For Immediate Release
Endowment of new Civics Scholarship announced
Dr. Kira Musashi, Kiah Rosen Franks, and Neville Rhodes today announced the endowment of a new scholarship for Nejiro students.
Created in honor of Yasha Saganami, first born child and heir to Governor Meiyo Saganami of Nejiro, the Yasha Saganami Civics Scholarship supports enrollment in a collegiate-level program on Nejiro at an approved university or similar vocational institution. The scholarship covers tuition, instructional material, housing and medical care in addition to a monthly stipend for living expenses for up to an 8-year period, based on satisfactory academic achievement. Applicants must be Nejiro nationals under the age of 30.
Applications will be accepted from February 1st through April 30th, 3069 to choose the first recipient of this Scholarship for the commencement of study in September 3069. The initial three recipients will not be restricted to those entering collegiate education, but may be granted to those already enrolled in a course of study provided other requirements are met.
This fellowship will be administered by Miyazawa, Vasquez, & Saganami of Hilo, Attorneys at Law.
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Bully spits up his coffee....
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Civics?
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Yup, public service, though they can be studying anything
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I’d have given a scholarship for something higher tech, but it’s not my money.
In real-life news, the Weather Channel is throwing around the term Nor’easter for this weekend.
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The scholarship is only money, the students if they can get accepted can use it anywhere. Grandmother do like her politics...
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I’d have given a scholarship for something higher tech, but it’s not my money.
In real-life news, thr Weather Channel is throwing around the term Nor’easter for this weekend.
Well if the weather forecast turns out to be correct then we will/can not play and I will set a new date :'(. If they are wrong then it's game on >:D
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8-14 inches of snow by me, up to 16 inches in Selden.
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Even if it doesn't hit as hard, I won't be able to get out sunday, anyway. We need to find someone to clear out our driveway, and we are one of the last streets plowed by the town. The combo means probably monday or late sunday for ability to leave the house.
:'( :'( :'(
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so with just wht we have so far we are not playing tomorrow. We will let the Boys and girls at DOT do their thing.
when the next try will be I will post after I get to Grimm and find out.
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Ok, thanks!
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I'm disappointed that we can't meet tomorrow, but it was the right call.
Please don't pick Feb 13 for the next game. That's the Gencon housing sign up day and timing is crucial.
In other news, my cousin in Tampa says that it's going into the upper 20s tonight. :yikes:
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At the spaceport a group of around 250 people are talking with the customs officers.
“We know that you just landed. But we need your travel papers.”
“We look for Crash. Crash help paperwork.”
“I am sorry but you cannot leave this area until we check over your papers. Can you give me some more information on why you are here?”
“We come work for Crash.” Looking to the others and talking with them in a different language.
“OK you are here to work but we still need your papers.” Looking to the other officers and speaking Japanese. “This is not going well at all.” Switching back to English and the person that she has been talking with. “Can you tell me who you are going to be working for?”
“Crash. We work for him.”
“What company does he run or work for?” Looking to the other officers who are typing away on the terminals they are at. All shake their heads no. “If you can give me more information on this person so we can track him down?” She looks at the officers behind the people she is talking with and they give her the sign that they have some heavy cargo. She looks over the data base once more. “We also need to get documents for all of your cargo.” Looking at her co-worker and speaking Japanese. “This is going to be a long day. His English and mine are just not cutting it.”
“Crash …. he one of your commanders. He fix, he all.” He looks at one of his fellows speaking Greek. “My English and hers … Wow.” Looking back at the customs officer. “Cargo, Crash fix too.”
WOOT - new buddies and a resupply! :beer:
Finally getting word of their arrival about 3 days after they show up, Crash drops everything and goes to find out who the large group of unexpected personnel speaking greek the customs agent tells him are saying they need to talk to him.
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Sgt. Raine Ketola is sent to greet the people at the spaceport and get them back to Shinrin with a minimum of fuss. Raine arrives at the spaceport holding facilities with Chief Tech Viir Odden to get any equipment take care of, especially since he was the only one other than Quist who was available from the command staff.
"Chief Odden, thanks for coming along. I have no idea how this is going to go, so be alert." said Raine.
"is that why you had me bring my Night-night gun as well as having one for yourself?" Odden replied.
Sgt. Raine said, "Aren't we supposed to refer to them as Sleepers? I think it sounds better than Night-night Gun, anyway. I hate this trip. It's so LONG..."
Chief Odden nodded and then lay back on the seat he was in as much as he can, but sleep eluded him and Sgt. Ketola. He was busy wondering what sort of equipment that he was going to need to repair was going to show up.
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“Word is coming in from a major fire south-east of Rainbow on Shinrin. Local fire companies are working to contain it.”
“Sir someone tried to enter the security perimeter. They did not get far but the sensors picked up some heavy equipment.”
“Bet it is the brats in white. OK they want to play then let’s play. Have our people work up a little something to show them we can play as well.”
“So a fire is what you think is proper for what the pulled?”
“No that was just so see how they would respond. We did probe around to see just how good the security they have is.”
“And what did you find out?”
“They have a good mix and my people are working on ways to get around it. Then we will hit them harder.”
“It looks as if your plan is working. They others are heating up.”
“Yes and the third part is in play as well. Now we just need to see to it that they keep at it.”
“What about the larger problem?”
“That I am working on. That one needs a different touch.”
“Who so?”
“If we act too much they will bring in a larger force and that will not work for us. If they bring in more forces we will not have a chance also that will bring much unwanted attention here.”
“I did not think of that, so what is our next move?”
“We watch how our three parts play out, than we will do what is needed to keep things moving to our advantage.”
“As you say.”
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OK so we will try for 2/27 and 3/27.
So get ready.
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Near the end of December all of the people who offered gifts to the new baby will receive handwritten notes from Meiyo and Jack expressing their appreciation for your thoughtfulness and creativity on cards with a picture of Yasha in his Omiyamairi {first shrine visit} outfit lying at the feet of a statue with a Hou-ou {phoenix}, a multi tailed Kitsune {fox}, and a Komainu {lion-dog guardian beast} shaded by a paulownia tree on the front with a belled Onamori {lucky shrine charm} attached from the Saganami Shinmei Inari Taisha {grand shrine - to their ancestors, family totem {phoenix}, Inari Okami (fox god of bountiful harvest and business prosperity), and Amaterasu Omikami (sun goddess)} family shrine
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Near the end of December Dr. Kira Musashi (and entourage), Sho-sa Kono Kalakaua (and entourage), Mr. Tristan Botley (and guests), Mr. Nicolas Corado (and escort), and all of the GSF Commanders and their Senior Officers and Senior Technicians will receive elegant invitations (that include a plus one) to the formal Presentation Banquet of Yasha Saganami the evening of Sunday May 20 3069 at the Governors Palace Receiving Hall, Yousai. Please RSVP by February 31 3069.
Also receiving invitations are Precentor Ian Wilkes (and escort), Ministers, MPs, senior Civil Service Members, the Enclave Trade Council Chief Naji Rahman (and escort), senior Court Judges, the Ichizoku Hierarchy {with some exceptions}, Diplomats, Scholars, Traders, senior Officers and Technicians of the Nejiro Defense Troop, senior NPO officials and Officers, senior officials and Officers of the Nejiro Fire Brigade, senior corporate executives and board members of Phoenix Industries and their partners and subsidiaries, locally assigned (and select retired personnel) senior Officers of the DCA and the DCMS {in good standing}, senior Officers and Technicians of the Devil Dogs and the Suzaku Guard, senior Captains of Phoenix Mercantile, senior Captains of Neptune Orient Lines, senior Captains of Horizon Line Tradeships, senior Guild Masters, prominent Mayors and Council Members, prominent social, cultural, and corporate people from Pluoton and the stellar system, Crown Corporation senior executives and board members, prominent social, cultural, and corporate people of Nejiro, Meiyo's extended family, Meiyo's Staff, Jack's Team, Buki Industries CEO-Nejiro Arkady Borsakov (and escort) and other prominent foreign investors, and a carefully vetted list of prominent Nejiroan journalists
[entourage up to twenty five, escort up to fifteen, guests up to five]
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Vasilievna Koichizoku {royal lineage}
colors: honey yellow, henna brown
kamon: tribal style bear on all fours with a roar
Delm: Timofey Zhenka Vasilievna
Matrona: Siyonko Nyusha Chayka Vasilievna
Founders MP: Yabloneva Yulinka Filippovna
Spokesperson: Kuristyn Ivan 'Vanya' Alesnarovich
Militia: Medved Okhrannik {bear guard}
Militia Commander: Zeferino Irisarri
Associate Family Members: Isaev, Shvets, Oikonomou, Karusme, Sakti, Turkarwa, Pappas, Chayka, Gruene, Zima, Soboli, Ayren, Yuksa
Territory: [map 23] (650 sq km) landhold southeast of Kamloops, plus (3000 sq km) property surrounding the landhold (300 sq km of which is the Spirit Bear Wildlife Park and Nature Reserve), Boyepripasy {ammunition} (300 sq km) an island in the Gunju-hin {munitions} archipelago - the Armour Industrial Park is there and hosts Black Spear, Zastava, and Spectacle Pyrotechny, plus the Highland Valley (300 sq km) property in the Boreal Forests of the Kiso Mountains {backbone} near the Tone-gawa {root river}
Agriculture
Monte Creek Ranch - grass fed organic cattle ranch, running up to ten thousand head of several different breeds and types of beef cattle, and several hundred head of Quarter Horses raised and trained for ranch, rodeo, equestrian sports, and pleasure riding
Spirit Bear Wildlife Park - the ten thousand ha park has both grassland hills, and forest environments around the Gash River, it has a children's zoo and education center, runs small photo safaris, has limited big game hunting seasons (participants must be licensed and accompanied by a Guild approved professional guide or Wylde Ranger), campgrounds, hiking trails, gold panning excursions, rock hunting, fossil hunting, the Huntian Lodge {to chase game} a safari style accommodation elevated on stilts, so migration is not disturbed, and built across two levels overlooking a busy Gash River watering hole
Prairie Farms - co-op grows organic spring and winter wheat, barley, onions, garden vegetables, yaks, water buffalo, and dairy cows from over ninety producers sells wholesale and operates farmstands
Golden Fleece - raises rabbits for fur and meat from a native lagomorph (kinnoyomo) similar to angora but larger and with fur in shades of yellow and brown that is shades of white and grey in winter
Oruza {rice} - grows many organic varieties of rice and seaweed for wholesale with hydroponics and aquaponics that also raises for wholesale salmon, carp, eels, sturgeon, paddlefish, loach, bass, silversides, lizardfish, herring, bone-bellies, milkfish, pike, smelt, mullets, perch, flounder, scorpionfish, cod, and catfish
Archaia Klironomia {ancient heritage} - a farming cooperative that grows a wide variety of organic ancient and heritage grains (wheat, barley, rye, wild rice, amaranth, millet, khoran, sorghum, teff, freekeh, farro, quinoa, bulgar) on both open acreage and vertical farms and sells wholesale, through their brand at several digital stores, and Prairie Farms farmstands
Sosen no Tane {heirloom seed} - seed and seedling producer of a wide variety of flowers, plants, fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts in our fields, greenhouses, urban rooftop, vertical farms, and 'ponic facilities - wholesale and retail sales through our mail order and digital semiannual catalog
Corporate
Coolhaus - super premium ice cream brand with dozens of flavors
Meadow Gold - complete dairy line brand including refrigerated, frozen, shelf stable, dehydrated, and canned products
Sweet Grass - produces old world style handcrafted and artisanal cheeses
Big Toy Playground - the ultimate playground for teens and grown ups, we provide you with an extremely heavy equipment adventure where you get to drive a Backhoe, Skid Steer, or AgroMech and instructors provide personalized guidance the whole time, a typical session lasts ninety minutes with you at the controls, we encourage you to play in the dirt with our big toys - drive, dig, scoop, dump, or play some of our games like backhoe basketball, feel the power of controlling eighteen thousand kilograms of steel, available to ages fourteen and up, and open seasonally from April to October in Kamloops
Dreamscape Guest Ranch
Sun Peaks - ski and snowboard spa resort hotels, located worldwide
Highland Valley - mines salt, copper, gold (37.8 tonnes annual production currently valued at 639 Ryu per ounce), molybdenum, and pyrotechnic elements
Sagewood Winery
Rasskaz {story} - publisher of light novels, manga periodicals and books, and table talk role playing games - most notably Kenseki {sword world} a fantasy class/skill 2d6 role playing table talk game, also holds the license to publish the Call of Cthulhu table talk role playing system
Heritage Railway - designs, constructs, maintains, and manages regional and continental passenger and freight railways, monorails, subways, and tram services throughout the continent of Tairiku
Talking Rock Golf Club - has both public and private heathland and championship courses, hosts the PGA World Tour Open annually in June, it also hosts part of the Rolex Series golf tournament
Heritage Cartage - moving company, logistics company, warehousing and container shipping company via ground, river, sea, air, and space with stellar and limited interstellar services
Iron Road Brewery
Dartz Motorz - designs, engineers, and manufactures combat vehicles (specializing in hover), military support vehicles, heavy equipment, pursuit vehicles, strategic response vehicles and equipment, emergency response and management vehicles and equipment
Black Spear - crafts and manufactures staffs, spears, knives, swords, rifles, apc's, operates pmc strategic response units, special operation units, and emergency task force units, also designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains security systems, investigation and surveillance gear, testing and diagnostic equipment
Game Crafters - web design studio crafted games by designers, coders, and website users are then on demand printed as board games, customized playing cards, or collectible card games
Spark - social media platform
Ironclad - designs, engineers, and manufactures athletic pads and protective gear, personal and executive armor, first responder armor, military personnel armor, vehicle and small craft armor
Gruene Hall - dance hall with bar and live swing, rockabilly, bluegrass, and country music with locations across the Southern Steppe
Zastava {outpost} - manufactures firearms, tasers, tranq weapons, field guns, infantry weapons, anti aircraft weapons, missiles, uav drones(recon and survey), rockets, grenades, launchers, autocannons, explosives, detonators, munitions, tactical gear and accessories
Cheez Grillerz - worldwide chain of casual dining establishments that feature grilled cheese sandwiches in a host of choices accompanied by freshly made soups, salads, pickles, dipping sauces, and sweet or classic potato fries
Spectacle Pyrotechny - manufactures professional grade fireworks for spectacle and shows, and commercial grade fireworks for wholesale and retail [anyone over fourteen may buy and use handheld fireworks, anything bigger, such as rockets, needs operator certificates or pyrotechnician licenses for each grade], designs and operates displays for stage and film, public displays, shows, festivals, competitions, and celebrations across the world
Meka Mekanika - designs, engineers, constructs, and manufactures industrial mechs, mining mechs (stellar and planetary), agricultural mechs, exosuits, exoskeletons, security mechs, salvage and rescue mechs, maintenance kits, parts, tools
Horologium {instrument for telling the hour} - crafts watches, wall clocks, and standing clocks that are mechanical works of art, they combine precision micromechanics with aesthetically pleasing high-jewelry masterworks which are embellished with artistic enamel artwork and micro automata on the dials, this luxury watch brand is known for producing elegantly designed complexly engineered masterpieces
Mercury Express Transport Ltd. - planetary and stellar personal secure and discreet courier services
Nalada {mood} - synthetic modacyrylic manufacturer of low density flameproof noncombustible fibers and textiles it manufactures yarn, felt, and nonwoven fabrics, fleece fabrics, faux fur fabrics, wigs, stuffed toys, paint roller covers, industrial fabrics, filters, personal protective equipment, draperies, outdoor fabrics and textiles
Green Box - a commercial compostable waste collection and processing service from residential and commercial customers in the region, the high grade compost is then sold
Saskatoon Hotel - escape the ordinary with a glimpse back in time in our historic, castle-like spectacle that reigns high on the bluffs above the Aloutte Fleuve, with five acres of lush gardens along the waterfront in downtown Kamloops, enjoy our legendary hospitality and service recognized worldwide for its excellence in cozy rooms tucked away in quiet corners or spacious contemporary suites with sweeping views of the waterfront from private balconies
Red River Arena - a fifty thousand seat stadium with retractable roof located just outside Kamloops with its own railroad station, home of the Manitoba Association Football Club
Wireless Horizons - constructs and maintains cellular towers in the region
Prairie Wolf Solar Power Project - three facilities each provide 200 MW of solar power to the region, as well as two 200 MW facilities on the landhold
Prairie Connection - web publication with true stories of the prairie provided by those who have lived them or that have been passed down as family oral history, the format is lively, educational, and entertaining. the history, myths, social commentary, and human interest articles are interspersed with heartfelt country poetry, recipes,, birding, local ecological issues, featured artists, as well as aviation and railroad news and history, the Day Trip guide is useful for visitors who explore the region
Scientific Observer - publishes the very best in peer reviewed research across the sciences with articles that consistently rank among the most cited in the world, along with several outside partners sponsors a number of awards spotlighting new research contributions, outstanding papers and more
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The Nejiroan Civil Service Exams have their roots in the keju system first developed by Confucius, but have been adapted for the needs of Nejiro since being written into the Founders Agreement, and consequently over time developed into the backbone of Nejiro's civic and corporate culture. The Exams are designed so that participants may demonstrate their knowledge and practical ability in several fields: math and science, civics, calligraphy, leadership, tactics and strategy, physical fitness, ethics, the arts and humanities, critical thinking, diversity of thought, analysis and problem solving, public communication, negotiation and debate, logistics and management of resources. Usually it is given over the course of four days, or 112 consecutive hours (depending on the proctors and level), and always comprises several parts - the physical, the written, the oral, the interview and discussion. All successful participants are then known as Meritous. The entrance exam is offered freely by the Civil Service Ministry every three years in the last week of August to any participant fourteen and older, and study materials are available through every public library. Many schools make The Exams a mandatory part of their educational program. The Exams, in general, are also available for a fee and appointment at every Shimin Shukaisho {citizen civic assembly hall}, Chiku Jimusho {district office}, or Choyakuba {town hall} system-wide. The Exams then have various levels, scales, steps, and grades representing breadth of knowledge and allowable use of authority and discipline. Standings are important as well, better results will garner more and better offers, and sometimes assist in deciding the 'better' candidate for a position between similarly qualified persons. Most non-elected government positions (from librarians to license clerks to mail carriers to sanitation workers to Nejiro Peace Officers and Fire Brigader's to secretaries for Commissioners and Councilors to cafeteria workers to Government Agency administrators, agents, and directors, and others) require that you are Meritous, and promotions depend upon you moving through The Exam levels before being considered. Only the Meritous are considered for appointments to the Ministry and some Parliamentary positions. Higher Courts also require that candidates for Judges are Meritous. Corporations as well as small businesses on Nejiro commonly use a similar system or even the Exams themselves to hire and promote. The Exams are also important to elected officials, though not a requirement, many electoral bodies and citizens on Nejiro will not consider a candidate unless they are Meritous.
The most important and influential political bodies on Nejiro, besides the Crown, the Courts, the Ministry, and Parliament are the Civil Service and the Guilds.
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In early December Dr. Kira Musashi will receive a bouquet of chrysanthemums, carnations, sunflowers, wisteria, and japanese iris in a crystal vase with a midnight blue silk ribbon wrapped around the vase and a notecard with blue chrysanthemums painted on the front attached to the ribbon. There is a handwritten kanji on the notecard stating:
Dai Bo {godmother} :-) the family will be meeting at Global Express Charters at Yousai Air Station {military air base with a couple of small charter services connected with the Defense Ministry} at eleven am Saturday 20 December 3068, then flying to the Saganami family shrine for Yasha's Omiyamairi {first shrine visit}. After the blessings we have early dinner reservations in a private room at Basilio Inn, Yousai. Yuki, Kisa, and Sora are all looking forward to seeing you and the family. As are Jonah, Damon, Thaniel, and Naya. There will be a professional photographer to commemorate the occaision and our kimono, please bring the whole family. Would you like to come for the weekend? maybe the whole holiday? Yasha needs some time with his Dai Bo. Everyone is welcome!
Meiyo
Jack
Yuki Saganami - Meiyo's younger brother, a double PhD candidate at Nagoya University (engineering, physics)
Kisa Sohma - Yuki's fiance, lead singer of the popular rock band Black Tiger
Sora Saganami - Meiyo's younger sister, aerospace and small craft pilot in training at MAWs space facilities
Shujin Jonah Saganami - Meiyo's closest and favorite cousin, Saganami Household Guard, Marine
Damon Saganami - Meiyo's cousin, Jonah's youngest brother, first year student at QIS (Quezon Institute of Science), engineering
Chu-i Inspector Thaniel 'Kori' Sho Karasu - Jonah's lover, Pilot, NPO SRU Peacekeeper (Nejiro Peace Officer Strategic Response Unit)
Naya Hunter - Jonah's lover, artist (paints portraits and fantastique landscapes and figures), commercial artist and illustrator with the Cherry Blossom Publishing House
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ComStar AP News Services
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Reporter: "...And here we have another pair of Shivas, passing over the Eighth Legionnaires' Alpha Infantry Regiment...Second Company, releasing colored smokes, in the colors of the Legionnaires...
The colored smoke seems quite heavy, and rapidly descends on the parade route and into the stands. Some of the infantry and their audience succumb to coughing fits as the purple and green smoke lingers.
Reporter: "Goodness - [cough] - that was a bit thick, wouldn't you say? Er... some of the soldiers seem to be having trouble. I see a few clutching their throats and - and collapsing...
Many of the parade watchers in the stands and along the sidewalks begin to panic, some rising - and then falling - amid cries, coughing fits and convulsive twitching, still enveloped in the massive clouds of smoke.
Reporter: They're having the same reaction in the stands...This isn't right. Oh my God...It must be some kind of attack. The Scourge? I ca -[cough] - can't believe anyone would stoop to this level of car - Oh, God, are those clouds getting closer?"
Camera pans wildly, showing bodies in the streets, in the stands, and on the sidewalks, many contorted in inhuman poses. A distant BattleMech in Eighth Legionnaires colors stumbles and crashes to the ground amid the panicked, choking masses. Autocannon fire can be heard over the distant roar of engines as the purple-green clouds thicken.
Reporter comes into focus for a moment, eyes wide as his hands come away from his mouth, drenched in blood. He starts to speak, but suddenly stumbles twitching violently.
Camera wavers as the operator starts to turn, then spins wildly and falls.
Live holo-broadcast of the Atrean military parade, 25 October 3068, Atrean Press
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ComStar AP News Services
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Arc Royal [INN] - Last year the Word of Blake unleashed an armada of WarShips on an unsuspecting Inner Sphere. The "Ruins of Gabriel" unquestionably played a role in creating that fleet. Whispers of a Star League cache or depot located in Lyran space circulated for years, but with the discovery of Camelot Command the issue was thought closed. Apparently, however, the Word of Blake discovered another SLDF facility.
Locating the Ruins of Gabriel and cutting the Word of Blake off from its resources is now a matter of highest priority. the Blakists recovered enough resources to kick start the Free Worlds League WarShip program and provide aide to the Capellan Confederation. In addition, the ruins probably contributed to the Blakist efforts to increase their own fleet strength. Some reports estimate no less than fifty capital ships.
Inconsistent sighting reports, weird jump signatures - evidence is growing that the Word of Blake vessels have K-F drives whose performance is hitherto undreamed of. If this is true, then estimates of enemy fleet strength could be grossly exaggerated. But the implications are frightening. The ability to rapidly concentrate forces to achieve local superiority would effectively throw coventional strategic thinking out of the airlock, much as the wide scale deployment of lithium-fusion batteries did during the Reunification War.
What other technological marvels (or nightmares) could emerge from the Ruins? Wild stories of 200-ton BattleMechs or AI combat computers replacing MechWarriors may need to be reevaluated.
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8 October 3068
Sian [CBS] - Loyal citizens of the Confederation! If you were in a position to witness the horrifying attack on our fair capital on the black date of 7 October 3068, please notify your nearest government official. In order to assist relief efforts, and to ensure that as many of our Capellan brethren as possible survive to avenge this horrible crime against our nation, we require as much information as we can obtain to asses the precise nature of the strike on our seat of government. Any fragment of information may provide insight that will allow us to save more lives! If you have anything to offer, do not delay! Contact your nearest governmental office, Mashkirovka branch, or militia commander at once!
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In late December Dr. Kira Musashi receives a large gift box containing a leather bound photo album, with photos and memorabilia from the day of Yasha's first shrine visit, and an eight by ten sterling silver photo frame with a studio portrait of Yasha in his Omiyamairi kimono. There is also an invitation with an ink painting of a koi nobori {carp wind sock}, inside is an origami pop of a beckoning maneki neko {lucky cat} holding several 'floating' red balloons and confetti on thin wires. The invitation states: Okuizome {first meal ceremony} Medetai {joyous event, cause for celebration} In celebration of Yasha's First Hundred Days and his First Meal you are invited to gather with ichizoku, family, and friends at Saganami Shiro Saturday 18 March 3069. Please bring your family and friends to celebrate wishes for Yasha to grow healthy, happy, strong, and never hungry - with good teeth ;-).
there is an additional handwriten personal note: Please come and stay for the weekend. Jack and Meiyo
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“Chiji / Sho-sho I must inform you that the HPG network is down. I do not know what has happened but it is something affecting the entire network. I am using currier ships to stay in touch with my other units.” Precentor Wilkes informs Meiyo over the vid link. “I have no idea how long this will be going on.”
“We have word from our local station that GSF units responded to a supply convoy that was attacked by bandits on the highway between Fune and Bridges. As they get more information we will pass that to you our viewers.”
At the spaceport Sergeant Ketole and Chief Odden will be greeted by a customs officer and will be asked to turn the weapons they have over to the security officer. They will be given tags so they can retrieve them when they depart. The three will go to the area that people they are to see. The Ketole will recognize some of the group as they are from her old unit. The leader of the group will introduce the others and inform her they are also form the second. They troopers are happy to see her and inform her that things back home are crazy. They will tell her that in some spots in the sphere it is almost open warfare. They will let her and the Chief that they have a lot of heavy equipment. She will look over the list and start to think how all of this equipment back to Shinrin. DropShip transport will be a problem due to cost and how few operate on world.
After working on all the proper forms and getting clearances for the ordnance that his former countrymen have they all will get a special train to bring them to Camp Haru. Some of the stories that they tell of what is happening back in the League are horrible.
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Did this thread finally die?
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We're just getting ready for the game this weekend. :thumbsup:
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ComStar AP News Services
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The numbers for the fourth fiscal quarter, ending 30 June 3068, exceeded projections by twelve percent. Of the BattleMech producers, Earthwerks-FWL, remains the strongest in terms of profit per man-hour, while Kali-Yama Weapons made the greatest gains in gross income. Irian BattleMechs made more modest gains, their components and upgrade kits carrying them through a slight dip in large Mech production. Only StarCorp fell short of expectation, due primarily to political difficulties softening their Capellan market, but their profits were still up four percent over last year. Corean Enterprises and Free Worlds Defense Industries both provided solid year-end dividends for their stockholders.
Naval production was less volatile given the long term nature of their production and market. Kallon, Nimakachi, Irian, and Illium Naval all reported very strong years.The possible fall-off from an over-extended national economy did not materialize, as foreign sales more than made up for any hesitancy in local markets. ImStar Aerospace reported its most profitable year in more than a decade, while Free Worlds and Gutierrez Aerospace both reported strong fourth quarter earnings.
The big winners this past year, however, were the component producers. With the FWL/LA war heating up, as well as conflicts in almost all primary markets, the demand for missiles, weapons systems - both replacements and upgrades - armor and support technology of all sorts has been absolutely phenomenal. Oriente Weapon Works, Garret Satcom and Quickscell all had record years, while Fusigon-Flametech and Imperator Automatic were both in back-order status for the first time since 3065. Small arms and ammo producer Austen-Armstrong describes its profit outlook as "robust," while Gilmour Miltech, specializing in Mech rebuilding and upgrading, has announced plans for major expansion. With the recent opening of its new light Gauss rifle plant on Wallis to support the company's latest revision of the venerable Warhammer BattleMech line, Ronin Incorporated has come into its own as a major component producer, seeing a two percent market share increase last month alone.
As the various regional conflicts show every sign of continuing, the market outlook is intoxicating. Analysts predict that the 3068-69 fiscal year will be the brightest in recent memory.
From the introduction to Military Engineering Market Report (FWL Edition), dated 2 September 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
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(16 September 3068)
Regulus [REGULAN REPORTER] - The Word of Blake Militia has trained and served side by side with some of the finest units of the Free Worlds League Military for years. It has always been understood that if the Word ever found themselves in need, we would be there. And if the Free Worlds League ever had need, the Word of Blake would stand by our side.
Half a year has gone by since the Lyran invasion began. the Free Worlds League is at war, and our ally is...missing. Not a single unit of the Word of Blake Militia can be found defending our borders.
Where is this friend on whom we were led to believe we could count? From elsewhere throughout the Sphere, we hear of war and rumors of war, and all too frequently blame is laid at the feet of the Word of Blake.
We have been told that much of what we hear from other nations is disinformation; that we should take little of it at face value. But the rumors persist, and as we stand alone to face our enemies, they raise a question we cannot ignore: Have we been had?
If the Word of Blake is truly our ally, where are they?
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ComStar AP News Services
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(5 October 3068)
Atreus [MARIK COMMONWEALTH TODAY] - In a surprise move earlier this week, Captain-General Thomas Marik recalled the Knights of the Inner Sphere to Atreus, along with a host of other units currently engaged in the fighting along the central League-Alliance front. The move comes just as the counter-offensive led by Tamarind Marshal Jeremy Brett penetrates deep into Lyran space, with some forces a mere jump away from the planet of Skye.
To recall the Knights after their stunning defeat of Lyran forces on Loric and Ford - and even on Cavanaugh II, where the Second Knights reportedly landed barely more than a week ago - seems counterintuitive. Likewise the alleged speed of the recall, for which a command circuit is reportedly being arranged, at least for the Knights. Should not the most celebrated champions of Free Worlds League ideals be at the forefront of our advance?
To date, all attempts to reach a diplomatic agreement with the Lyran invaders have failed. It seems painfully evident that the Lyrans neither seek nor desire a peaceful settlement as long as they believe they have a chance to seize more worlds. In light of this, a strong military response, vigorously prosecuted, would appear to be our best course.
However, the Captain-General has been known to play the long game. What may in the short term seem inexplicable may in the end turn out to have been careful preparation. This sudden recall may be part of a grander scheme.
Whatever the Captain-General has in mind, we can only wait and see. And hope he does not take too long to make his plans manifest , for the Lyrans will surely take anything short of the business end of a laser as a sign of weakness.
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ComStar AP News Services
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"It is said that if we are not careful, history will come full circle and repeat itself. Apparently in the darkest way possible, this has finally happened to the Capellan Confederation.
"It was one of our darkest moments. In August of 2367, Confederation troops raised from Sarna and St.Ives naval forces, supported by hastily armed merchants, engaged a flotilla of Davion "peacekeepers" above Capella, led by then - Chancellor Franco Liao. Though our troops were outnumbered and outclased, the epic battle shattered three Davion regiments...at the horrific cost of two thousand Capellan civilians and the obliteration of our capital city on Capella.
"In the aftermath, the Confederation moved its capital permanently to Sian and the black border was added to the official Capellan triangle, to commemorate the valiant sacrifices of those citizens who died to prove the Confederation would never yield to a foreign aggressor. The Davion regiments destroyed on Capella never re-formed, a testimony to Capellan mettle.
"Flash forward to the present, to a disturbingly familiar scene that echoes in the hearts and minds of a new generation of Confederation citizens. Just over ten days ago, one or more Davion WarShips committed a heinous act of aggression against Sian, destroying the Celestial Palace and most of the capital city. Murdering millions - including our beloved Duchess, Candace Liao, and perhaps even the Celestial Wisdom himself - the brutal attack has left our people reeling with shock, grief, and anger.
"Though the FedSuns news agencies repeatedly deny their involvement, the fact that Davion troops stand an easy jump away from Sian is not to be overlooked, nor are the centuries of hostility the Davion realm has always directed toward our nation. Theories of alternate attackers abound, accusing everyone from the Free Worlds League to the Word of Blake, and questions swirl in minds across the Confederation as to where our own WarShips were on the fateful day. But none can overpower the obvious, imminent threat of Duke George Hasek's naked aggression. No culprit could be more obvious than the Davion invaders.
"We do know known for certain the pain, the loss, the horror and - above all else - the determination that followed. just as on the fateful August day seven hundred years ago, the people of the Capellan Confederation everywhere have grown united and resolved. We have stood on the precipice before. Never will we do so again.
"For KDBR, I am Robert Sung-Li. Good night."
-News 2 Commentary, KDBR News (a CBS affiliate), Denbar, 10 October 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
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...However, my sources at TMI informed me that out of the sixteen Davion WarShips left from the FedCom Civil War, only five are in deployable condition. Of those five, only one Davion WarShip known to be operational condition is likewise known to be near our borders. It is currently stationed over Tikonov, renewing the Davion blockade of that world. Unless Hasek sent a partially crippled ship (entirely possible, given his recent power craving) to Sian, he has no resources to have carried out the attack.
But if the Davions are too weak and spread too thin to conduct such an operation, then who did it? Whoever carried it out must have enough covert operations resources to take down Sian's defensive grid, sneak a WarShip into orbit, do the hideous deed and escape.
Such a group would need a nearby WarShip fleet, as well as access to the Confederation defense grid to shut it down. The attack went off flawlessly, so the perpetrators must be skilled WarShip operators with a competent intelligence agency. The three most likely suspects are House Marik, Word of Blake, or turncoats in Confederation - elements of Free Capella, blindly seeking revenge for their past defeats.
But the Free Worlds league is not known for committing such heinous acts, and it is unlikely that even Free Capella would fire on the Celestial Palace, especially with St. Ives' Duchess Candace Liao in attendance. That leaves one major suspect beyond the Davions. Could Blake's wrath finally have come to Sian?
- excerpt from Truth and Lies, a Confederation-wide syndicated column, 18 October 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
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"We of the Free Capella Movement hereby deny any involvement in or knowledge of the 'Day of Death' orbital attacks on Sian. We do not condone or promote such terrorist operations and would never consider participating in one. We strive to promote the freedom and safety of Confederation citizens through legitimate means. Though those may include military means at times, never would they include such a reckless attack.
"Many wish Sun-Tzu Liao dead, even us at times. However, we would never consider the deaths of tens of thousands of others to be acceptable 'collateral damage'. For our onetime benefactors, the Federated Suns, to do so is outrageous and unwarranted.
"From this day forth, Free Capella repudiates any affiliation or peaceful relations with the Federated Suns. From this day forth, we will fight side by side with the official government and military of the Capellan Confederation to push back the Federated Suns invasion of Xin Sheng province. We will fight as always to preserve our fellow citizens' freedom and safety, only now against a different foe, House Davion.
"There is a thin line between acceptable military operations and monstrous acts. George Hasek, you have just crossed that line and will pay dearly for that mistake."
- Colonel Warner Doles, CO of the Blackwood Lancers (Free Capella), 12 October 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
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(18 October 3068)
Joppa [CSN] - Word of Blake officials have confirmed earlier speculation that contact with the HPG on Canopus has been lost. As of October 16th, no messages have been received from Canopus IV, or from any of the worlds within a fifty light year radius of that planet. he affected worlds include: Adherlwin, Borgan's Rift, Farnardir, Gallis, Lockton, Magarez and Royal Foxx in the Magistracy of Canopus, as well as Aspropirgos, Butzfletz, Gourderak, and Umka in the Free Worlds League.
The Word of Blake has not commented on the likely cause of a HPG shutdown on this scale, which is unprecedented since the Terran Hegemony's collapse after the fall of the first Star League. Blakist representatives likewise did not offer any estimates on when service is likely to resume.
With the Federated Suns' vicious attack on Sian only two weeks old, one cannot help but draw a parallel. Has the Federated Suns struck at Canopus to isolate one of the Confederation's most powerful allies? If so, what lies in store for Taurus?
With the communication breakdown, Magestrix Emma Centrella could not be reached for comment. Her daughter and heiress-apparent, Naomi Centrella, remains on tour with the Third Canopian Fusiliers in Capellan space.
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(29 March 3068)
Coventry [DBC] - Their playgrounds are safe again, but how long until the children can watch the stars without fear?
Though the valiant Coventry Militia has driven the Word of Blake invaders from our home soil - gloriously shattering their ground forces in the effort - the danger seems far from over. Obviously unwilling to accept defeat, Blakist ships remain in-system, showing no intent to leave and continuing their illegal blockade.
("We offered a path to peace and prosperity to those deserving of it. We offer it again, for that very path to enlightenment can be a rocky one. Decide, or be still forevermore!")
But even while the local aerospace defense is rallying its assets for a decisive excursion, one question is on everyone's mind: Can it really be that easy?
Despite all prejudice and appearances, the Word of Blake military command isn't ignorant and is well aware of Coventry's industrial importance. So their empty fleet still loitering around could be a harbinger of things to come.
("May Blake's wisdom come upon you in a blaze of light, people of Coventry!")
May the universe have mercy on our souls.
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(5 November 3068)
Irian [ISAP] - Whoever stops by the stock exchange here on Irian these days gets the chance at a rare view: Where once reigned an air of serene professionalism - seemingly untouched by whatever happens outside - these mighty halls and corridors now brim over with what is best described in a single word chaos.
The reason: Ten days have passed since the loss of all communication from Atreus, and still nobody knows any details about the cause or how long this blackout will last.
Judging from past figures, one might think that Irian stock traders would be used to such events. Not in this case, though. For the markets still struggling to cope with the surprising flare-up of hostilities all over the Inner Sphere, losing contact with government and the League's second largest stock exchange proved fatal. Like a flock of head cut roosters, traders and companies all over Irian and adjacent regions literally sped in all directions. Selling and buying seems to be done on sheer impulse, with no recognizable overall trend, turning the quotation-boards into mere jukeboxes. Not even the most daring of consultants try prognosis anymore. Or as Mikhail Favre from Seeholzer & Eagle puts it: "For once all bets really are off. Best buy yourselves a big mattress."
And the sky's not just going to clear up. IMI reports increasing signal degradation on all incoming HPG transmissions, announcing massive delays on message delivery due to the necessary clean-up process.
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ComStar AP News Services
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30 October 3068
Robinson [ROBINSON HERALD] - Can we trust ComStar? The question is less straightforward than it may seem.
The revelations released last week by the Word of Blake before the whole HPG network became useless provide far too many questions, and far too few answers.
There are people who believe that the allegations are intended to cause additional distrust against two organizations who oppose the Word: the Free Worlds League and Comstar. If the network has been shut down by ComStar as a matter of damage control, this may be true. But just as likely, the Word is interrupting transmissions to disrupt efforts against them, and to prevent people from putting a word in edgewise to their point of view.
Some people forget that the Word used to be ComStar. Some say there's still no difference, that it's all a ruse,an elaborate Operation Scorpion Version Two and that Case White never happened.
If that is true, then the allegation takes on new meaning for us.
Certainly having an O5P agent in the First Circuit and then as Primus would explain the favoritism ComStar has shown the Dacs over the years. The Free Rasalhague Republic? The Ghost Regiments? The Explorer Corps? OmniMechs? ComStar as agents of the Dragon.
But if there is no difference between ComStar and the Word, then revealing Sharilar Mori's "true" identity is intended to focus our attention on the Dracs.
Certainly we've got plenty of reason to come knocking. Except now we get to add, depending on one's interpretation, that their buddy, ComStar, no longer possesses the means to give them more Ghost Regiments. They're on their own.
But if ComStar and WoB are one and the same, then the Dracs are the allies of the Word of Blake. If that is so, we had better take that particular ally out of the equation. It's been long overdue!
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ComStar AP News Services
received Nejiro System December 3068
White-Out
Somebody creating a lot of noise, just to cover their own messages. It makes sense; the best place to hide a message is in plain sight. But who's behind the white-out? Only one of three groups could be responsible: ComStar, the Word of Blake or the Clans. Knowing the motives of each will help us figure out whodunit.
The Word of Blake is the most likely group behind it. They've shown no restraint in using unconventional tactics. After all, they decided the best way to get their message across about the Star League was to use a nuke on Tharkad. It's no great stretch of the imagination to see them pulling a stunt like this. But they're not the ones behind things. There's only the one HPG system, so even the Word of Blake is affected by this little mess. They're not the culprits.
ComStar is number two on the list. Borrowing some land from the Rasalhagians, managing to piss off some of the locals in the process, ComStar and the Com Guards have built their own little empire. This is, of course, a far cry from their last empire. But is it enough for them to bite their noses off to spite their face? I don't think so. After all, ComStar earns its operating capital solely from the trade in HPG messages. At least the Word of Blake was smart enough to diversify their income.
The Clans are an oft-forgotton group with HPG capabilities. Their WarShips sport the transmitters, which is flat-out terrifying. But that's not the worst of it. Word has it that the Clans still in Clan space are getting very annoyed with their brethren out here. Word also has it they have their own HPG network. What do these two things have in common? Have the Home Clans ironed out their differences, and are they coming back for a second round in the Inner Sphere? And if they are, what side are the local Clans going to fight on?
- Renegade Skye InterWeb posting by "Starling", 7 November 3068
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ComStar AP News Services
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20 October 3068
New Syrtis [INN] - The master of the Merchant - class JumpShip Atlantia reports recently sighting the WBS Immortal Spirit in the Hobson system, just one jump from New Syrtis. Unfortunately, analysis of the Atlantia's sensor data was inconclusive.
The Aegis - class heavy cruiser started life as the THS E. Presley, launching from the Greenrock shipyards over Terra in 2382. Mothballed in 2531, she was reactivated in 2582 and refitted extensively for service in the new Star League Defense Force. The Presley remained in distinguished service with the League for close to two hundred years, until the start of the Amaris Civil War, when she was presumed destroyed over Epsilon Indi along with the rest of Admiral Amanda Braso's 568th Armed Transport Flotilla.
However, the E. Presley was only disabled, not destroyed, and her lifeless hulk was left adrift in a long elliptical orbit from which the Word of Blake presumably recovered her in 3059. Refitted and re-christened the Immortal Spirit, she was scheduled to launch from the Titan Yards in 3064. However, rumor has it that she may actually have launched some time in 3063. The vessel subsequently vanished, originally thought destroyed by a catastrophic engineering casualty related to her rushed deployment.
There have since been numerous unconfirmed sightings of the Spirit, ranging from Hazeldean to Memphis. Many expected the elusive Spirit to appear among Blakist naval elements unleashed across the Inner Sphere, but while the fanatics have deployed perhaps a dozen WarShips of all classes beyond Terra, the Immortal Spirit has yet to make an appearance.
***Transmission Altered***
"The affront of those unbelievers! Their blasphemy called for swift action. In the blessed Blake's very words, 'the spirit of justice is immortal.' Sure and terrible was the justice visited upon those who would misuse the name of the one foretold. Even though it jeopardized everything we had worked for, such a great risk still had to be taken. And it worked! Never before had we gone so far! Where once we had only employed JumpShips, now in a brief moment of glory a WarShip proved the truth of Blake's words! We have unlocked Blake's wisdom! We have been shown the way! Not even the Ruins of Gabriel can compare to the strength Blake's words give us. A great and terrible duty has been laid upon us. We must use our might against the very people it was supposed to serve - and in so doing we shall save them from the darkness. Was this how it was for Kerensky? Choose between fighting to save something from the ruins, or walk away? Would he have stayed to fight had he known what was to come, had he known how the Clans would twist and corrupt everything he believed in? But unlike Kerensky, our path - the path laid before us by blessed Blake - is clear. These so-called Successor Lords had their chance to aid us. They rejected what we ofered and betrayed us all. Now they must pay."
***Alteration Ended***
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25 October 3068
Orestes [INN] - To the mournful wail of pipes, the flag of the Star League and the banner of the Royal Black Watch Regiment were lowered on Orestes for the final time last week. Surrounded by chaos and destruction, the Black Watch remained in the Free Rasalhague Republic at the invitation of Elected Prince Regent Christian Mansdottir. Recently, however, Colonel Neil Campbell announced that he is pulling his troops out of the Republic. Not surprisingly, Black Watch warriors have remained tight-lipped about their intended destination, but speculation on Orestes is that the regiment will try to break through to Northwind or link up with Precentor Martial Davion's forces.
With the presumed destruction of the First Royal BattleMech, the 21st Striker and the 19th Cavalry regiments on Dieron, and no word from the 71st Light Horse on Huntress, the Black Watch and the 151st Light Horse are the only SLDF troops remaining in the Inner Sphere. Whether they will pledge their loyalty to an Inner Sphere government, become mercenary commands once more or even join the Com Guards remains to be seen.
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"We can never trust any mercenary who refuses our coin. The Dragoons proved that. From the moment they arrived in the Inner Sphere, they began to obstruct us in executing our duty to carry out Blake's will. Like the pebble that starts an avalanche, they disrupted the delicate balance of power. They treated us with disturbing disdain from the start, an attitude that spread to far too many other mercenaries. We should have moved against them when they announced their Clan origins, rallying the Successor States against the spies in our midst. But all too soon the battle of Tukayyid came upon us, and then Focht and Mori murdered Myndo Waterly. Ah! Primus Waterly, your Operation Scorpion was a stroke of genius! If not for the traitors in our midst, the Inner Sphere would have come under our stewardship. But the time had not yet arrived! As Blake foretold, the Inner Sphere could only enter a new golden era through three transfers of power. It fell to the faithful who recognized the evil of Focht and Mori to reclaim the birthplace of humanity from the heretics. Mori! Your time grows short! And then blessed Terra lay once more in the hands of the true followers of Blake. But always the Dragoons were there! Sitting at Outreach, they were a thorn in our side. Always interfering as we worked to fulfill the blessed Blake's vision for the worlds around Terra. At last we were forced to take steps to put Wolf and his Dragoons in their place. They retaliated, but we thought we were ready for them. Then they attacked Mars! How did they know exactly here to strike? Clearly the Dragoons posed an even greater threat to Blake's vision than we thought. We had no choice but to burn out their den. Their fate awaits all who oppose the will of Blake!"
***Alteration Ended***
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[Camera fades in on a room decorated in white panels with gray marble trim. In the middle of the room stands a U-shaped table with a black marble top, behind the center sits INN Special Correspondant Michael Bosworth. Four men and one woman occupy other seats at the table, with three to Bosworth's left and two to his right.]
[Bosworth] "Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I'm Michael Bosworth, and this is a special edition of 'Stellar Pulse Today'. Tonight our topic: Jihad, the Word of Blake's ever widening war on the Inner Sphere. let's meet tonight's panel, joining us in our INN studios here on Orestes...
To my immediate right Mandrinn Kian Lih Sung, special representative for the Capellan Confederation, and aide to the late Chancellor sun-Tzu Liao."
[Sung - a man of obvious asian ancestry, with dark almond eyes, a well trimmed and slightly drooping moustache (shaved clean under his nose) and dressed in a black Nehru suit with a close-necked mandarin collar -nods silently to Bosworth]
[Bosworth] "Beside him, James Graham, our resident expert on the culture and politics of the Free Worlds League and chairman of the Free Worlds Parliamentary Archives. Thank you for coming, James."
[Graham is portly, obviously not a warrior, but is well turned out. His long dark hair reaches to his collar and he sports a thin moustache. His charcoal suit is well tailored, but he seems slightly uncomfortable with the high collar of his starched white shirt.]
[Graham] "Thank you for having me, Michael."
[Bosworth] "and to my immediate left, speaking on behalf of the Federated Suns is Countess Ariel Simms..."
[Simms, a 30-something woman of means, her raven hair pulled back into a single pony tail and wearing a conservative Avalonian-cut suit decorated simply with a sword-and-sun lapel pin, shakes Bosworth's hand.]
[Simms] "Michael."
[Bosworth] "...with Mister Bertram Habeas, acting editor-in-chief of the former Chekswa School of Literature on Donegal, sitting beside her..."
[Habeas - a nervous-looking man in his mid-20's, with short cropped, dark brown hair and green eyes that constantly shift between the other guests, Bosworth, and the camera - keeps his hands entwined on the table before him. His off-the-rack business suit is slate gray, and a silver-and-blue enameled Steiner fist serves as a pin for his black tie. His thumbs tap the table in a random pattern.]
[Habeas] "Pleased to be here Michael."
[Bosworth] "...And last but not least, Mister Mishcha Kurosawa on the far left, representing the people of the Draconis Combine."
[Kurosawa, short and thin,with an oval face and wheat-colored skin, flashes an open smile filled with brilliant white teeth. His dark eyes are enigmatic, as though the friendly manner can be switched off and on at will. Surprisingly, he isn't wearing traditional Combine clothing, but instead a signature charcoal-gray silk Kirisuki one-suit, with a hint of a dragon woven in iridescent thread across the torso. He bows his head to the gathering.]
[Kurosawa] "Arigato. I'm pleased to be here."
[Bosworth] "Right. So, let's begin by addressing the biggest concern - Tharkad. Mr. Habeas, can you give us any new information on just what happened there? And, more importantly, where is the Archon?
[Habeas jumps slightly and takes a moment to compose himself, obviously unprepared to field the first question.]
[Habeas] "Ah, well the evidence on Tharkad pretty much speaks for itself. I've heard, of course, that the Word of Blake insists they did not set off a nuclear device, but they don't deny firing on the capital city. And they didn't hesitate to use the same means to...pacify Outreach, nor in their recent attack on Donegal. Numerous witnesses and satellite footage in and around Tharkad City clearly witnessed the explosion and mushroom cloud, and a blanket of radioactive waste has rendered everything within fifty kilometers of ground zero completely uninhabitable. Casualty estimates are horrendous, in the millions, with hundreds more dead every day. [Slightly more emotional now] "I mean, whether or not the bombardment had anything to do with it or whether the city reactor - as some are saying - simply chose that moment to suffer a catastrophic meltdown, the Blakists' role in it can't be denied. They were the ones who fired on a civilian population center without warning. They were the ones who landed troops afterward and began shooting anything that moved. They were the ones who blockaded the system - and are still there, even now - to block any form of communication or humanitarian aid. Only the fact that LAAF troops managed to secure a foothold, and that some information has leaked through the blockade, makes it possible to grasp the extent of the damage."
[Bosworth] "So who's in charge right now? Where is the Archon in all of this?"
[Habeas] "The Archon? Um, rest assured that, despite initial reports and the loss of HPG contact on Tharkad, we managed to determine that he is, in fact, alive and well. I've seen some reports saying he was injured at first, and that even the people on Tharkad weren't sure for a few months as to his condition, but some footage smuggled through the blockade proves that Archon Peter is most certainly alive, and in command of the local resistance - er, not only that, but he's also aware of affairs beyond Tharkad."
[Sung, after a slight pause] "From everything Mr. Habeas says, and chooses not to say, it seems that the Word of Blake is still in charge of Tharkad."
[Habeas, flustered] "The Archon is absolutely in charge, and looks forward to convening a new Estates General as soon as the current crisis on Tharkad is resolved. Militarily, of course, he is being assisted by Margrave Adam Steiner for Alliance-wide defense matters." [turns to face Sung] "And one could ask who is in charge on Sian, considering the tragic loss of your own 'Celestial Wisdom'."
[Bosworth] "Gentlemen, please. Therewill be time enough for rebuttal later in our program. Our viewers want facts, not a Solaren pre-game show." [turns to Habeas] "Getting back on track. Mr. Habeas, is this self-prosecuted war against the Free Worlds League by your own Duke Kelswa legitimate? Does the Estates General approve of such an obviously uncharacteristic action? The precedent set by the Duke of Skye is rather disturbing to say the least."
[Habeas] "Well um" - [nervous glance at James Graham] - "I think that, without getting into some of the rhetoric that some local leaders may have used to justify the current conflict, I have to admit that, as the invading nation here, one might see our actions as unjustified, but considering the obvious ties between the League and the Word of Blake, Duke Kelswa-Steiner of Skye and Duke Umayr of Bolan have a right to assume an...aggressive stance here, to proactively defend the Alliance against possible aggression by Blakist allies. You have to admit that, in the moments after the Tharkad attack, the natural assumption had to be that the League would act in support of its friends. The Alliance has suffered quite enough lately."
[Graham, eyes narrowing] "Having had their fill of fighting each other, they now seek...other diversions. The Free Worlds is no Capellan Confederation, however." [A thin smile crosses his lips as he tips his head toward Sung.]
[Sung] "Of all the - "
[Habeas, face reddening] "Now, wait just one verdammt - "
[Bosworth] "Mr. Graham, we will get to you." [returns to Bertram Habeas] "So Mr. Habeas, in your opinion, how is the population of the Alliance handling the loss of Tharkad and the rumored bombardments of Donegal, Skye, and Coventry? Is there anything you wish to say to Lyran viewers out there, especially the ones away from home?"
[Habeas, flustered, and glaring at Graham] "The people of the Alliance remain strong, despite the very real attacks on Tharkad, Donegal and elsewhere. To the people of the Lyran Alliance, I would say that we have suffered much these past few years, and these latest indignities are the worst. But at the end of the day, even weapons of mass destruction and the ambitions of a few terrorists have failed to break our nation. As long as we stick together, we will always be here." [shoots another scathing look Graham's way] "Terror cannot prevail against any nation whose people remain united."
[Bosworth] "Thank you, Mr. Habeas, for your insightful answers. I'm sure many Lyrans in our audience will feel comforted by your reassurances." [to the camera] "As many of our Federated Suns viewers know, within hours of the horrific attack on Tharkad City, New Avalon - the capital of the Suns - was struck in a similar fashion from space. Countess, can you tell us what happened in the New Avalon System and what is the staus of Avalon City?"
[Simms] "What happened? I'll tell you what happened! The Word of Blake launched an unprovoked assault on the people of the Federated Suns! Jumping into pirate points around our capital, their WarShips opened fire without warning, killing millions in the first few minutes. and when the people of New Avalon refused to roll over, the bloody Blakists tried to take by force what they couldn't take through fear and intimidation. But that didn't get them any further. The only parts of Avalon City they've set foot in are sections they destroyed from orbit just so they could claim that much. The Blakists have tried three times to take Avalon City, and each time we've beaten them back. The only thing that's saved their asses to this point is that they haven't used nuclear weapons on our citizens. But we know what they've done to Tharkad and to Outreach. And they've taken the lives of millions of innocents who will be avenged. When all is said and done, there will be no dark place they can hide!"
[Bosworth] "What of the First Princess? Conflicting reports have come from the Chaos March, where Blakist propaganda says a jump incident destroyed the transport she was on. However, the Avalon Press continues to maintain that the First Princess has arrived on New Avalon and is safe from harm. Can you confirm either report?"
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[Simms] " The Princess Regent remains in an undisclosed location and is in constant contact with her senior military and government leaders. She wasn't killed, no matter what the rumors say. In fact, she appeared on a broadcast to the entire nation just a few days ago, though I'm sure some crackpot out there will say that her tri-vid message was some elaborate phony produced by the same people that faked Hanse Davion's death and are keeping our relations with extra-galactic aliens a secret. No matter what you might hear or believe, the simple reason for all this cloak and dagger is her security. She did have some close calls as she made her way back home from Tharkad, and we're not about to publish her itinerary just so the Blakists can take a shot at her. The people of the Federated Suns understand that."
[Bosworth] "As, I'm sure, do our viewers. Moving on, then. The most recent reports coming out of the Suns lately, especially from the Capellan March, suggest that Duke Hasek has begun to prosecute his own war against the Confederation, defying the will of the Office of the First Princess. Could you comment on this, Countess?"
[Simms] "Seems to me the people of the St. Ives Compact have chosen to throw off the bonds of Capellan oppression once and for all. Duke Hasek is only doing what the Federated Suns' treaties with the Compact demand - defending St. Ives' sovereignty from an aggressor looking to suck it dry and let its people rot in repayment for three decades of honest to God freedom! And Lord knows they need the help! The Capellans may not be able to suborn the Star League to fight their wars this time, but news of Blakist activity within the Confederation is conspicuous by its absence..."
[Sung] "Oh yes! Well and good to play the strident victim, cowering before the Word of Blake, but when confronted with their own aggression we see the Federated Suns preferring to deceive, incite and obfuscate. There is no..."
[Simms] "The truth speaks for itself, Mandrinn, as do the blatant lies you're spewing."
[Sung] "There is no Compact, and has not been one since Candace Liao chose to return her realm to the womb of the Confederation. And no act of aggression, either, in the four years since Focht's 'Truce of Sian' save George Hasek's recent and unprovoked invasion of Capellan space!"
[Simms] "Get your facts straight, Mandrinn! The oppressed peoples of the St. Ives Compact are finally fighting for their freedom, and now that you don't have the Star League to do your dirty work, you cry foul!"
[Sung] "Strange that we do not see the crest of the St. Ives Lancers or Free Capella on these battlefields! But, in fact, regiment after regiment under the imperialistic sword and sun of House Davion? Or is it now House Hasek?"
[Bosworth] "Countess! Mandrinn Sung! We will address the ills of the Confederation shortly, so please extend some courtesy to your peers and allow them to speak without interruption." [back to Simms] "Countess, since we seem to be speaking of St. Ives and in particular, the late Candace Liao's family, can you confirm that Kai Allard-Liao is in Duke Hasek's protective custody?"
[Sung] "Protective custody...ha! That would be the latest Davionista euphemism for prisoner of war?"
[Bosworth, throwing Sung a dirty look] "Mandrinn Sung - " [Bosworth is interrupted as the Countess grabs the commentator's arm, pushes him back slightly and looks directly at Sung.]
[Simms] "Bold words coming from a nation who felt so beholden to the people of St. Ives that they had to kill 7.4 million of them just to free them. Hardly a - "
[Sung] "That may be the fiction you teach on worlds of the Davion outback, but it will not hold water in this court. And if we are comparing the price in lives the Federated Suns places on freedoms, shall we look at the cost of the Fourth Succession War, then? Where Hanse Davion's righteousness 'liberated' more than 100 million Confederation citizens from their mortal coil for no other reason than to annex some of our most productive worlds?"
[Simms] "Worlds that tasted freedom for the first time four decades ago, worlds whose populations and economies grew by magnitudes under the Federated Commonwealth!"
[Sung] "Duke Hasek is nothing more than - "
[Simms] "Duke Hasek responded to a request from Duke Allard-Liao himself, who is Hasek's personal guest on New Syrtis. He and his family are free to travel as they like. He's met with representatives from St. Ives as well as his sisters, both of whom are taking an active part in aiding the St. Ives people with their bid for freedom."
[Sung] "Wang - ba- dan! the person of St. Ives truly in need of his freedom is Kai Allard-Liao himself. His sisters, of course, have been 'invited' to New Syrtis, but will take no part in delivering more hostages into Hasek's greedy hands. Or are you saying Duke Kai asked for a military extraction, taking no aides and no bona fides from the Duchess, in order to meet behind her back and plot against her efforts to successfully and peacefully reintegrate the people of St. Ives with their Capellan family? I cannot believe he would so betray his mother, or now, her memory!"
[Boswoth] "Countess! Mandrinn! Enough! this is not a forum to discuss the ills and errors of the Federated Suns or the Capellan Confederation! This is a forum to present what each of us knows to better assess the common threat of the Word of Blake! Or have you forgotten what they did to your nations only a few short months ago?!"
[Silence for a few heartbeats]
[Bosworth] "Now, Countess, can you tell us how the Office of the First Princess assesses the total situation? What's the state of affairs as she sees it?"
[Simms] "You mean, what's going on? The Inner Sphere is going to hell in a handbasket, that's what's going on! We've got the Blakists prosecuting a war against pretty much all of humanity because they've got some delusions of grandeur. Those crazy sonsabitches think they can destroy civilization as we know it by targeting a few capital worlds and suborning others so they can swoop in like some kind of saviors. Well, we already had one ComStar, and you see where that got us. Two hundred years of war and nearly a new dark age while they spent the profits building their own army. That's not going to happen again!"
[Bosworth] "Indeed. thank you Countess, for your insightful and passionate responses. We will now turn our attention to our esteemed representative from the Draconis Combine, Mister Mishcha Kurosawa. Thank you for joining us, Mister Kurosawa."
[Kurosawa, leaning back as though staying out of the debate, flashes a too knowing smile towards the rest of the participants] "I'm glad to have accepted your invitation to this...discussion."
[Bosworth] "The first thing we need to address is the status of the Coordinator. We've heard reports that he was suffering from everything ranging from a mild sickness to a stroke to fatigue. We've also heard rumors that the Coordinator - on his way to a secret base in the Benjamin District - has hand-delivered plans to Warlords Petroff and Kurita to invade the Draconis March. So just what is going on in the Combine? Can you set the record straight for our viewers, Mr. Kurosawa?"
[Kurosawa] "While we cannot deny that the weight of the universe has unduly pressed upon the Dragon's shoulder, his health is not in question. As for hand delivering messages, the Dragon does not need such constraints with his Warlords. The Dragon has no plans to invade the Draconis March."
[Simms] "Only because he's on a respirator. His Warlords on the other hand..."
[Kurosawa, teeth showing through a brilliant smile, voice almost happy, eyes pinning Simms] " When the time comes, the Dragon will die honorably, as did his great father before him. Not drowning in his own drool after a heart attack, following the receipt of a message from a Capellan pup."
[Bosworth] "Please, Mr. Kurosawa. We are here to talk about recent events, not ancient history. Getting back to the status of the Combine family, can you tell us about the Coordinator's son, Hohiro Kurita?"
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[Kurosawa] "The Dragon's Heir, as during the Clan invasion and as the Dragon did before him during the Fourth Succession War, is taking the war directly to the Blakists."
[Bosworth] "Vey good. Now, we've had several conflicting reports regarding the status of your capital, Luthien. Pirate transmissions indicate that the Black Pearl has fallen to the same fate as Tharkad, but up intil recently, oficial reports from your government indicated that Luthien was simply undergoing an HPG upgrade. Both of these reports conflict with a subsequent Voice-approved statement that a major rebellion was underway by rogue groups, including - or even led by - the so-called Black Dragon Society, and that the Blakists' arrival there occured only after the initial coup had been launched. So where does the truth lie? Has Luthien truly fallen to the Word of Blake and its dark allies?
[Kurosawa] "Luthien was indeed undergoing an HPG upgrade. It was simply bad karma that terrible events should unfold during this scheduled communication blackout. But let me be very clear. Luthien was not, nor can it be, lost to the Blakists. [Eyes flick to Habeas, who scowls] They, like some - [gaze flicking to Simms] - are scavengers and bottom feeders, leaping at rumors of 'internal issues' to achieve their own aims. As for these alleged rebellions and internal dissensions, what does that have to do with the Word of Blake? If such is occurring, it is an internal matter, which will be dealt with."
[Simms] "Luthien's gone dark, Kurosawa-san. Sounds like a little more than an internal issue. Or perhaps the Black Dragons finally managed to overthrow the Coordinator? They did kill his wife a few years ago."
[Kurosawa's smile falters, his voice becoming slightly rough] "Tai-sho Sakade absolved all shame in seppuku. The Dragon will not brook the soiling of her name or memory." [smile returns with visible effort]
[Bosworth] "Other troubling reports indicate that the Clans are taking advantage of these attacks and have hit worlds along your border with the Ghost Bears. Comments?"
[Kurosawa] "The Clans are warriors and are forever active. As for complicity in the Jihad, do not be ridiculous. The idea of the Clans aiding the Blakists is akin to describing the fallen Star League as effectual."
[Bosworth] "Granted. However, can you confirm that yet another Clan from their homeworlds has arrived on your border with the Outworlds Alliance and been involved in attacks there, again coinciding suspiciously with the Blakist war?"
[Kurosawa] "There are always rumors. Sorting through the chaff for the wheat is what we are about, is it not?" [glances around at the other guests] There are rumors of black Mechs bearing the Hell's Horses logo operating in the near Periphery. Also rumors of a new Clan, with a twisted snake against a star, moving subtly along multiple borders, including the Dragon's. But the rumor I assume you are referring to concerns Clan Snow Raven. That Clan is indeed in the Periphery and already working closely with the Outworlds Alliance. They have apparently cleansed the pirate worlds of Rezak's Hole and Farstar; a feat we are more than willing to applaud. One or two incidents have occured between us. [waves hand casually] It is being dealt with."
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[Simms] "Oh, for Christ's sake! They've invaded the Outworlds Alliance, and now you've got various factions inside that nation alternately fighting them off and inviting them in. This is a danger that threatens both our nations..."
[Bosworth] "I'm sure the situation is indeed well in hand. Thank you for your candor, Mr. Kurosawa. [pause] Before we move on to Mandrinn Sung and the Confederation, I'd like to remind our panel that we are here to gather information to help our viewers - and ourselves - to sort out the events of the past few months. So, please, I ask one last time that you refrain from interrupting your colleague's. [looks pointedly at Countess Simms] There will be time enough for panel interaction later in our program. Save your energy until then so we can proceed. Understood?"
[Nods and murmurs of assent from the various members.]
[Bosworth] "Mandrinn Sung, what does the Confederation have to say about the apparently obvious signs that your nation is in league with the Blakists' self-proclaimed jihad? The inflammatory remarks made by the late Sun-Tzu Liao, which forced the disbanding of the Star League, certainly set in motion the horrific events - perpetrated by the Blakists - that have touched every major Inner Sphere realm save yours and that of your Free Worlds League neighbors. Of course, the Free Worlds has its hands full defending itself from the Lyran juggernaut along the border, in possible response to more devious League actions."
[Habeas winces and seems ready to say something, but doesen't.]
[Bosworth] "With the Confederation, however, it seems suspicious that your nation has remained relatively unscathed during all this. Recent polls taken on random worlds indicate that almost sixty percent of the Inner Sphere population believes Sun-Tzu Liao was in collusion with the Word of Blake, and that the Confederation is still following the path even after his loss on Sian. What do you have to say about that?"
[Sung] " 'Apparently obvious'? Shi-fen gan-xie! I expect such prejudice from a Federated Suns mouthpiece, not our 'impartial' moderator! Earlier you alluded to some of the early Word of Blake attacks on a few of our border worlds, and now you speak as if those Capellan citizens did not actually bleed and suffer and die. While at the same time, you seem to excuse any possible - possible! - collusion by the Free Worlds League because they happen to be involved in a border clash? Need I remind you, Mr. Bosworth, that we are suffering a great deal at the moment from Davion depredations? And that no one yet knows the status of our staunch Canopian allies, with all communication severed. We are very certainly 'scathed'. Why is it, sir, that a Capellan's life is worth so much less in your mind than those of other nationalities?"
[Bosworth] "Capellan lives are of equal worth to any other human life across the human-occupied sphere. How dare you suggest that a loyal member of the ComStar media would assume otherwise? [holds up hand to stem Sung's reply] However, when your own government appears to be acting in collusion with the worst evil we have ever known - worse than Amaris and his atrocities! - then we, the other human citizens in this universe, have every right to make the assumption that your government is helping them, even if you have border disputes with rogue March lords. We all remember the late Chancellor's double-blinds and his flagrant abuse of the office of First Lord in St. Ives. Because of his own prior history, it is easy to make the logical leap that the Confederation puts up a brave front against the 'Davionistas' to avert suspicion of collaboration with the Blakists on other fronts. Witness the fact that you and the FreeWorlds league have yet to terminate your HPG contracts with the terrorists, for starters. And if this deception proves true - and I say 'if' most strongly, Mandrinn - then I feel sorry for the average Capellan citizen who has to bear the shame of the late Sun-Tzu Liao's actions. Because your nation, along with the Free Worlds League, would then be reviled in history as dark allies of the most truly evil organization humanity has ever known. Please, Mandrinn. Prove us all wrong. That is why we invited you two -[gestures towards Graham and Sung] - to give your nations the opportunity to correct our assumptions. Are you willing to do that? Or would you care to prove what we assume is correct?"
[Sung] "It is not what you 'assume' that I take issue with, moderator, but what you believe! This myth of ComStar's supposed impartiality notwithstanding, the pro-Davion bias in your rebuttal just now might as well have been scripted by the Federated Suns' ministry of propaganda and disinformation! What you coin as a 'flagrant abuse of First Lord' was, in point of fact, a restrained response to an unprovoked and unwarranted assault against Hustaing, its people and the person of the Chancellor. And your suggestion, that the Confederation's need for working HPGs is superceded by any requirement to demonstrate our innocence - which is what should be assumed until proven otherwise! - is disingenuous at best. You wish for us to suffer additionally under the burdens of a voluntary communication interdiction? To put ourselves fully at the mercy of George Hasek's warmongering? Has it not occured to you, to any of you, that the Confederation is effectively held hostage until and unless we can solve this problem? When I believe I am talking to an open minded man, I shall make every effort to prove our case. Until that time, I must assume we were invited here, Mr. Graham and myself, to be publicly scourged in a further attempt to vilify any nation that dares stand up to the Davion machine. And you may keep your pity, Mr. Bosworth. The average Capellan citizen lives with a great deal of shame, but little for the Chancellor or his actions. Pro-Capellan fervor is higher than it has been in the past several decades, ever since our rape by the Federated Suns. You cannot fight the lessons of history!"
[Bosworth] "A simple and direct question then, without any possible bias - perceived or otherwise. Why did Chancellor Liao not attend the Star League Conference on Tharkad?"
[Sung] "For the very argument he put forth before the Star League Council in his holo-address. Which you earlier called 'inflammatory remarks', but which Peter and Yvonne Steiner-Davion seconded when they heard the truth of the Chancellor's wisdom. Simply put, the Star League had served its purpose, which was never to serve as a unifying and all-encompassing government, but merely as an alliance of convenience through which the Inner Sphere ended the Clan threat - a vital goal that First Lord Liao saw through to its final conclusion. As the past two terms have proven, the office has now become the brass ring of small minded leaders and savage tyrants. It took Victor Davion's impassioned plea to stop the near acclamation of Katherine Steiner-Davion to the office, and one can only imagine the terror such stewardship might have brought the Inner Sphere. In the end, without a pressing mandate for the Star League's continuance, Chancellor Liao made the decision to serve his own people rather than continue to drain away resources better spent on domestic issues. Any attempt to demonize him for such priorities will paint the Federated Suns and the Lyran Alliance with the same brush!"
[Simms] "Or more accurately put, Sun-Tzu is done raping the Star League for all its worth, so now it's time to get back to pillaging the other members of this Trinity Alliance. I keep hearing about how wonderful that alliance is, but it seems to me you got the troops you needed to conquer the St. Ives Compact, and the only thing the Taurian Concordat got out of it was dead sons, a weakened government on the verge of collapse and the loss of a quarter of their worlds to revolution."
[Sung] "The choice of local military commanders to refuse the lawful ascension of Protector Grover Shraplen to their seat of government has nothing to do with the Capellan Confederation. We would consider rendering assistance in this matter, but the simple truth is that we have not been asked. Not that I expect a Federated Suns' fu-nu-gou to understand anything about sovereign borders."
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[Bosworth] "Please! Countess! [pause] Mandrinn Sung, certainly it is not a crime for leaders to take care of their people first over the needs and wants of those outside their influence. So no, we will not demonize the late Chancellor Liao or his choices. But neither will we deify him as others have done. Speaking of which, what is the current status of the Confederation government? After the accident on Sian earlier this month, we haven't heard much out of Sian except - "
[Sung] "Accident? Accident! As much as the Kentares Massacre was a civil debate, perhaps Zi-jin Cheng, our capital city was struck from orbit in a cowardly, unprovoked assault meant to assasinate the Eternal Light of the Confederation and leave the Capellan people bereft of leadership. The Celestial Palace is no more! Pounded beneath a WarShip's guns. Tens of thousands are dead from this one demonic act, which you call an accident. We call it an atrocity against the Capellan people! Fortunately, Sang-jiang-jun Talon Zahn moved quickly to assume interim control as this crisis was thrust upon us. In consultation with House Master Ion Rush and several political leaders within the Confederation and outside it, he worked to strengthen our borders and oversee the massive humanitarian efforts to search for survivors and identify bodies. He has kept the Capellan state alive. How easy it is to decry the Word of Blake for their treatment of New Avalon,which has been horrendous, we agree! But to then stand by while the butcher Hasek employs the same tactics against a neighbor state that has only endeavored to defend itself is unconscionable!"
[Simms] "You and your Confederation are just like any delusional paranoid. You're quick to place the blame on the Federated Suns without a shred of proof, without a single bit of logic to back up your psychotic rants - "
[Sung] "Sensor logs! Video! Reports of the invading battle tactics! How much more - "
[Simms] "Let me make this absolutely, positively clear - Neither Duke Hasek nor the Federated Suns is responsible for this attack on Sian, a fact supported and confirmed by every other major power in the Inner Sphere. I think its more likely that Sun-Tzu tried to go his own way when the Blakists refused to help him put down St. Ives' bid for freedom, and found homeworld scoured by the wrath of Blake in response. The rest of the Confederation must be so compromised by Blakist agents that the Word of Blake hasn't had to launch any further attacks."
[Sung] "From one side, the Confederation is accused of working hand in fist with the Blakists. Now you suggest that we have been compromised. Do you think no one can see the hypocrisy in such conflicting statements? The Word of Blake needs neither our complicity nor any great conspiracy to undermine our defenses. Not with George Hasek as their willing ally of convenience."
[Bosworth, incredulous] "Mandrinn Sung! You're suggesting that Duke Hasek is in league with the Word of Blake, inciting border terror actions to divert attention away from their other activities? It is true that several worlds near Terra have been captured by Blakist forces...do you really think a Davion lord would ally himself with the most murderous group the Inner Sphere has ever known? Where is your proof, sir?"
[Sung] "Where is hers? You demand proof that the Confederation has not entered into a devil's pact, even though we have crossed no borders nor shown one measure of support for the Word of Blake's actions. And in the same hand you blithely accept this wang-ba-dan Davionista's claim to have evidence from all other Inner Sphere powers that they were not involved in the terror attack on our capital! What evidence?! Does the Draconis Combine monitor every WarShip under Hasek's thumb? When did ComStar offer such a statement of support? It must be missing from our files! Has House Steiner offered such credit? [Looks at Habeas, who fidgets as if to respond.] Has the Free Worlds League? [looks at Graham] Now we see the bias inherent in the system! A deliberate and concerted effort to forever paint the Confederation with a black brush, ignoring four decades of evidence that we fight only to reclaim what is ours, taken from us by force against the overwhelming will of the Capellan people who take pride in their Chancellor and their nation, and who will forever resist any effort by outside terrorists - whether cloaked in the robes of nobility or neutrality - to divide us against each other for no other reason than a political smokescreen for aggressive military action that benefits only -"
[On a gesture from Bosworth, audio is cut. Sung, his voice now an incoherent mumble, tries to continue for a few seconds, then stops. Simms' attempt to respond is likewise a mumble. Sung kicks back his chair, glowers past Bosworth, pulls his jacket straight and exits the room.]
[Simms, voice muffled but picked up through Bosworth's mike] "As I said the truth speaks for itself."
[Bosworth] "Well now, I want to apologize to our audience. Such behavior from our panel is regrettable, though considering the issue at hand, understandable. [turns partway to face Graham] We need to turn our attention now to the Free Worlds League, which seems to be exempt from all this madness. Mr. Graham, could you please inform our audience and us why the League appears to have escaped the heinous atrocities that have plagued the rest of the Inner Sphere?"
[Graham] "One can hardly call the Lyran Alliance's unprovoked attack on our territory 'exemption from the madness', though the foolhardy nature of that endeavor has become apparent to the Steiners. [Nods at Habeas, whose expression quickly darkens.] As for why we have been spared other assaults - perhaps the perpetrators realize that the League is the one Inner Sphere state not weakened by years of war and internal strife. For once in its history the League stands united."
[Habeas, scornful] "Lacherlich! Hardly foolhardy, nor unprovoked! Unprovoked is what your friends did to Tharkad! Foolhardy is what your ships did to Skye! A-and don't try explaining that away as some 'rogue element' either, after that line of pig waste you just spouted about having a 'united' League!"
[Graham] "And to think I used to respect you as an historian...but here I am seeing you in your true light, a propagandist in the same mold as Misha Auburn. Apply Occam's Razor here: who has the most to gain from the Alliance-League conflict? The statesman who has, for three decades, promoted justice and sought the peaceful path, or the opportunist regional duke seeking self-aggrandizement after his schemes failed in the civil war? Was it or was it not agents of Robert Kelswa who murdered Helen Thrall in an effort to precipitate war? What evidence has the duke - who, it is alleged, murdered his way to power in Skye - provided for this? Claims of Mechs painted in Sirian Lancer colors? Very reliable. Like Sarna or New Avalon for those of us old enough to remember those masquerades in the Steiner-Davion war of aggression."
[Habeas, red faced again] "Justice and peaceful path? To punish one man for an admittedly serious lapse in judgement, your Captain-General and the Capellan Chancellor launched a war against the entire Terran Corridor, taking advantage of a political rift in perhaps the greatest check on Clan ambition we had at the time? You could have simply withheld war material, cut trade, publicly called the Archon-Prince to account, approached the matter like civilized men for whom the lives of billions are entrusted, but instead you sent troops across the borders in the name of wounded pride! [blusters on, oblivious to any attempt to interject] And as to the murder of Helen Thrall, a known oponent of your own esteemed ruler, don't you dare try to pin that on us while your allies rain nuclear fire on Tharkad and Donegal. Duke Kelswa-Steiner at least provided undeniable holographic and material evidence of who attacked Skye, while your agents simply claimed that General Thrall's killers - never caught, from what I've been told - 'may have been' Free Skye, or 'may have been' Loki! Who does profit from this conflict indeed,when even Duke Kelswa-Steiner had to know his troops were outgunned on the border, but could not let another League aggression - a historical imperative of House Marik since the days of the Age of War - go unanswered, even with Tharkad under fire?"
[Graham] "Once again you forget historical fundamentals. It was a war of aggression, launched by House Davion on his own wedding day because of his personal vendetta against the Liaos, that led to the illegal occupation of League and Capellan worlds. Operation Guerrero merely restored to the Free Worlds and the Capellan Confederation territories that belonged to them by historical right and interstellar law. A limited war fought for limited gains, not the hundred million dead and six hundred million wounded by Hanse Davion's efforts to assuage his ego. The same man who, remember, used a sick child to blackmail the Free Worlds into providing military support. A sick child whose death was covered up - and may have been ordered - by Victor Davion for political expediency."
[Simms, microphone reactivated] "Bold words from a nation too afraid to send its own sons and daughters to defend all of humanity against the Clan invasion, yet more than happy to sell arms to the Federated Commonwealth so that its sons and daughters could die. Remind me, how much did your economy grow thanks to contracts Thomas Marik negotiated with Hanse Davion?"
[Graham, under his breath] "And how likely are the Lyrans or Fedrats ever to pay?"
[Habeas] "Or what about Marik not even risking League troops against the Lyran state - which had already declared its neutrality upon Katherine's secession - and instead left the job of carrying out his act of personal revenge to mercenaries, a profession both he and your Blakist friends claim to disdain?"
[Graham, with a dismissive gesture toward Habeas] "Let's not forget it was your own 'darling Kate' who sundered the vaunted Federated Commonwealth, not Thomas Marik or Chancellor Liao, no matter how much you'd like to blame outsiders for your problems. Katherine Steiner-Davion was by all accounts a matricide, which Duke Kelswa's father allegedly facilitated before his own rather convenient removal from the political scene by an assasins bullet. And not six months ago your present Archon slew his own great-aunt to clear his path to power. And I thought the Marik family had their problems."
[Habeas, snarling] "No, they're just the ones who raised fratricide to an art for-"
[Graham, sighing] "As for your 'incontrovertible' evidence, that can be replicated by any holostudio on Solaris, or Skye for that matter. Where is the incontrovertible proof he's been promising all this time - "
[Habeas., raising his voice] "We have - "
[Graham, barreling on] "If it's so damning why hasn't he produced it rather than claiming the attackers were so skilled that they left not a shred of evidence behind them - ?"
[Habeas, louder] "Plenty of salvage was ta - "
[Graham, ignoring Habeas] "Is it not more likely that he has no evidence, but finds it more convenient for himself and what passes for his military commanders in the Alliance to let this misguided war rage out of some misplaced desire to find a 'common cause' to reunite the Alliance after five years of civil strife?"
[Habeas slams both hands down on the table, shouting] "If you would shut up and listen for once, Vollidiot, you may realize that this is not the floor of the Marik Parliament! You can't get your way by filibustering away the facts here! And the fact is that we have half a regiment of dead Sirian Lancer BattleMechs and the corpses of their warriors - all killed in battle or dead by their own hand when their avenues of escape closed - lying on Skye, just waiting to be extradited home! We also have numerous blast craters there, caused by naval weapons fire that I'm sure any ballistic expert - even those in that Blake-run bureaucracy you call a nation - could tell you are authentic! And then, while you're at it, why don't you visit the mass graves caused by those same attacks, and be sure to stop by on Donegal to see what's left of Chekswa, where your friends saw fit to raze a city and an institute of higher learning - all of no military value whatsoever - with a five-kiloton nuclear weapon, killing more than a hundred thousand innocent men, women and children in that strike alone! And while you're at that Mr. Graham, why don't you visit Tharkad and have a personal chat with your Captain-General's fanatical bedfellows, the same Schweinehunde who now busily bomb planets across the Inner Sphere - except, of course, for those where their wondrous 'Primus in Exile' waves his banner!"
[Graham, narrowing his eyes at Habeas but speaking calmly] " I am reminded of the Season of Saint Bartholomew. You know it? An ancient historical episode in which the rulers of a nation beset by relgious strife sought to bring harmony by eliminating the heretics who wished to plunge the nation into war with its neighbors. The season began with a series of sanctioned - if brutal - acts, but though its goals were limited, matters quickly ran out of control and a widespread massacre took place, part religious intolerance and part political opportunism, blackening the name of the original perpetrators. Now, I'm not justifying the Blakist action in any way, far from it, but from a historical perspective a lot of what has happened recently is opportunism."
[Simms] "Opportunism? Opportunism?! That's like saying the Amaris Civil War was a minor hiccup in the market. Would you like to say that to the families of the millions..."
[Habeas] "Um Gottes Willen! It's also a virtual admission of guilt from where I sit! By your example, the Blakists are carrying out such 'sanctioned attacks' against us all, to purge us 'heretics' from the Inner Sphere, just because we don't worship their goals or proclaim them our saviors - and your rulers are the ones doing the sanctioning!"
[Graham, sighing] "You hear what you want to hear, don't you? I said it reminded me, not that I approved. Surely you understand the difference. I can understand their reasoning, twisted as it may be, but a lot of what followed cannot be laid at the Blakists' door. Others have chosen to exploit the chaos for their own ends. After the failure of his gambit in your civil war, Kelswa is itching for a new cause, and the Blakist outrage gives him the excuse he needs."
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[Editor] "Um, sir? We're getting something strange on the 'Stellar Pulse Today' transcript feed...."
[Bosworth] "So then, Mr. Graham (pixels static noise) you don't mind, explain to (pixels static) especially to our viewers (static) just why WarShips bearing Free Worlds (static) jumped into the Skye system and committed such butchery (static pixels) Are you seriously suggesting that Duke (static pixels) staged the whole thing, killed his own (static pixels)
[Producer] "Oh? More cute Blakist 'factoids' I presume, like the one last month?"
[Editor] "Not exactly. Take a look; we're in the last quarter of the broadcast...here..."
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[Producer] "I know! I know! What is this? Feedback from the HPG uplink, maybe?"
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“ ….. Convoy 0824 to militia control ….. in cave ….. need help ASAP.”
OK we will get to have things happen tomorrow :thumbsup:
warm uo them dice people >:D
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I'll be there.
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I may be a bit late. Coming up from Philly now.
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Heading out to Selden. Be there in a half hour or so.
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“Xièxiè …. Thank You.” The young man looks to the others with him. “He is still on world. I will see if they will let me call him so we can get things settled.” Switching back to English. “Would you let me make a call so that we can get things figured out?”
Looking to his superior who nods. “OK but use this phone.” He hands over a land line.
Taking the phone he dials. “Nǐ hǎo. May I speak with Chao Yang please?”
“Chao here.”
“YO Chao Dude I just hit rock with some of the crew and we can use some help with customs.”
“What kind of help?”
“Well we have somethings we picked up and our paper work looks to have gotten messed up some were along the line. Dude you got some juice …… right?”
“I don’t know what I can do but the Boss he should be able to do something. Hang loose I’ll get back to you.”
“May I speak with Meifeng Zhou please?”
“Who is calling please?”
“Chen, we served together.”
“She is in the field now can I take a message or be of some help?”
“It is very important I speak with her right away.”
“Hold on let me see what I can do?”
Over her radio. “Meifeng I have a Chen calling for you on a land line. He said he needs to speak with you it is very important.”
“I served with him before coming out here. Patch him through.”
“Nǐ hǎo Meifeng. I can use some help. I am on world with others ….. we need help with customs.” The young woman looks at the customs officer. “We landed today and will need some help with the customs office.”
“What kind of help?”
“Well …. Our paper work for one, transport for our cargo as well.”
“I will see what the CO can do. How much cargo?”
“A few … just over 400 hundred tons and about 100 of us as well.”
“WHAT …. How …. HOW MUCH …. ARE OUT OF YOUR EVER LOVING MIND!!!”
“What, it is not all that much. We just figured it would help out this way.”
“Stay put, don’t touch or move anything.”
As Euron is finishing the reports from the last mission he can hear both Chao outside his door talking very loud. “OK you in here NOW!”
“See now you did it Chao.” Comes from the phone.
“ME, you’re the one that can’t talk in a normal voice.” He responds to the person he is talking to.
“IN HERE NOW!” Euron looks like he could burn him down better than a laser. “Just what is going?”
“Well …. Sir I have some friends that …..” Chao offers.
“Sir I have Lieutenant Zhou in the comms sir requesting to speak with you ASAP.”
“Well sir I got a call from some old unit mates and they are on world and need help at customs.” Comes from over the speaker box.
“WOW she has friends.” Big smirk on his face. “Kind of freaky …. Sir some from my old command are also on world and they are also having problems with customs.”
“You two are pulling my leg right?” Euron looks at both and is not happy.
“NO SIR” They both respond.
“OK, then get back in touch with your friends. Tell them not to get in to any more trouble and I will see what I can do.”
“Thank you sir.” Comes from both of them.
“Don’t thank me yet, you two are going to go to the space port to bring you friends here. Then you two will explain to me how these people know how to get ahold of you here.”
They look at each other and then Euron. “Yes Sir!” They both head out.
“Meifang I will have a transport get you to the space port. Find your friends and report back.”
“Yes Sir!”
The next day after taking a red-eye flight from Hilo to the spaceport both Chao find the members from his old unit. The Customs people put them is one of the storage buildings and made sure they had some food, water and cots to sleep on.
Entering from a different door Meifeng meets up with her people still in battledress.
“They belong to you?” The head customs officer asks them both.
“I guess, in a way.” Meifeng tells the office. “Can we talk with them?”
“Sure. From what my office told me we should be getting clearance for the soon.”
“That’s good … WOW the boss got some juice.” Chao looks at Meifeng.
“Looks like it.” Chao looks at the group. “OK so just what and who do you have with you?”
“So how did it go?”
“Tell you later. Best we get this settled first.”
“Roger that.”
Members from both groups give them each a data pad with the crews and equipment.
Reading the pad Meifeng looks at the leader of the crew from her old command. “DID you leave anything for the others?”
“Yes …. We only took what we crewed.”
“Right and this?” Meifeng points to the last item on the list.
“Well how did that get in with our gear?” Big smile on her face. “Some guy must have put this in with our gear?” The others look at the pad.
“That supply knuckle head must have mixed up our gear with this.” The big guy has a smile on his face. “Only way I can see how that got in with our gear.”
“You know they might come looking for it or send someone to get it back.”
“Not with how screwed up things are. Things were bad when we cashed out …. Now things are really screwed …. You have seen the news feeds …. Right?”
“YA and it’s not good.”
“So what do you think Chao?”
“Well YA ….. I know the boss will like the firepower but I’m sure someone is not going to be happy about this.” He points out part of the cargo. “These things they are packed well?”
“All safe and sound dude.” Looking at the cargo list. “They are all stored in that.” Pointing to one of the other items on the list.
“Well that should work but we will need the clearance to get these things to base.”
“YO man I’m sure your boss can get it done.”
“I hope so.”
Looking at Meifeng, Chao asks. “So how much did your crew bring?” Looking at the pad. “WOW you crew beat my guys and by a lot.”
Looking at the list that Chao has. “We are going to need something big to get all this to Hilo. That and some heavy paper too.”
“Hay the Hand just had a big crew come in by train!”
“They sure did. Let’s see how bad that is going to be.” Looking for one of the customs officers. “We need to get a few things setup can they stay here?”
“Sure, we set them up with the idea they may be around a few days.”
“Thanks …. Back in a bit.” Meifang and Chao head off.
“So boss we need papers to transport the gear that they have to Base. Money to rent a train to get the gear back as well.”
“Why a train?”
“Well they have a lot almost a 1,000 tons of large items and some special gear. The special gear is why we will need transport clearance. Most of the toys would burn more fuel then a train will cost plus the train will take a few days. If we go by road it will take a couple weeks easy.”
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“Quintin, honey, take a walk with me.” Jemma slips her arm under and around his.
“OK. Where do you want to?”
“No place special, just lets walk and talk.”
“Anything special want to talk about?”
“Well …. A couple of things.”
“Such as?”
“Well to start the makeup of my lance. I want Sandra and Linda as we have been together for a long time.”
“OK that is understandable and not too far out. Who do you want as your number four?”
“Well the new guy we picked up …. Lucas …. He will be new to any of your units if you put him in with them.”
“True and he is good looking too …. But you are correct in that in any of my other unit he will be the new guy. But he does not have a ride.”
“I know that I also know you have two ‘Mech that can use pilots. Both are medium and he has been piloting medium ‘Mechs.”
“And what one do you think he should drive?”
“That would be up to how is does when you put him behind the controls. The Centurion would make a good support unit with me and the girls but the P-Hawk fits well as it is quick and an energy boat. The stealth armor makes it good to flush out enemy units for my gauss rifle.”
“So you are not going to tell me the ride to give him?”
“Look I know back home I was pushy on many things but you are in charge here not me. As I said they both fit well. If I were to go for broke I would ask for you. But you have things set well. I would offer that you do shift some units around to have the lances fill base rolls not trying to fill all. When you first got out this way and only had for ‘Mechs, that was different now you have a company and some fit together better than others.” She turns to him and plants a long deep kiss on him. “You have two Archers now and that is the start of a fire/command lance, the Griffin fits that unit very well. Now if you want all the long range missile hitters in one unit put that Centurion in and let it rain. You want some speed and surprise use the Anubis in place of the Centurion. Setup Rey with the Locust, Piranha and Firestarter as your recon unit and you have things that will force enemy units to take notice. You want the best bang for your buck in that recon unit get some battle armor on that Firestarter.” She turns so they can keep on the walk around the base. “Look I know many think me the air head and that is fine by me …. Hay at times I am.” She flashes him a great big smile. “Look with the units you have and the toys I brought this unit can make things happen. And yes I have looked over the battle reports and know that you have to deploy mixed forces due to how things on this rock work, I also know that you just got you butt kicked and hard. I am not looking for your command. I am here because you are and I can help. I do have more command experience I will help but you do have to ask because I cannot read minds and I don’t think you would want me to.”
“OK so we will have to sit down and look over the T.O. & E. What is the other thing?”
“You need to keep your mind on your mission. Yes what you are doing for these people is very noble but you are working for MoI and they are not all that happy and with what has happened people back home need you to do what you were sent to do. You don’t think that Deb just happened to be out this do you? After she is a long way from home and MoI could use her back home.”
“What … wait … she is MoI?”
“OH Quin, honey, sometimes I just don’t see how you get by. Yes dear she is not just a good ‘MechWarrior and a hottie.”
“And you know this how?”
“We had a run in not long before she made the trip here. Let’s just say I was picked to join you because of some problems home and MY CO ratted me out … she did not like that I was not cutting her in on a nice little deal I had back home. It helped MoI cut my orders to come help you get back on track.”
“OK so now what?”
“Well if we are lucky and the stray cats come back we try to get some of the salvage to the correct vendors. After that it is up to them to get it home.”
“And Deb?”
“Hay she can be useful in many ways to us. Just don’t try to cross or use her. She would dice you up in ways you would not like.”
“So then what?’
“We can talk with her. After all we are all out here for the same reason.” She stops and looks him in the eyes. “You owe me dinner a real good one and more.” The big ear to ear grin tells all.
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3068/12/08
Kaih and Bully’s Wedding will be one of the larger events that Fenikkusu jiin in sometime. They have given the gardens a bit of Norse feel and have kept the all normal gardens for all to see. The area setup for the couple is by the lake and they setup a Viking Longboat for the couple to exchange vows.
The Longboat will have the couple and the people closest to them. On the shore the different members of Nejiro’s Ichizoku and Koichizoku seated so they have a wonderful view of the couple.
The reception will be served in the gardens and couple will be seated so that the jiin is in the background.
A note that is given to Kaih on her wedding day by her old school master as she is getting ready.
I am so sorry that I could not be on hand for this very big day for you but as you know now things are not good here. I have had these items sent to you and my people had them stored until this day. I hope they serve you well.
All my love.
OH a few things you might have need of. Also I did not want others to get them.
Kaih’s wedding / Christmas gifts
Templar Omni Mech with
TLR1-OC pods
TLR1-OE pods
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor Squad (Laser)
Challenger XI MTB
Typhoon Urban Assault Vehicle
Partisan Air Defense Tank
Rommel Tank (Gauss)
Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank (‘58)
At the Wedding Kaih will notice her brother sitting in the front row with her cousin and old school master.
Later on behind closed doors Kiah giver her cousin a good shot in his left arm. “Why did you not say he was here?”
Rubbing his left arm. “It was his idea.”
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“So how are things going?”
“Not well, I think we need to move and fast.”
“Why?”
“My people tell me that she is not happy with how things are dragging out.”
“Well she did start this and things like this take time.”
“Normally but her people found things that we will not be able to explain away.”
‘What??? How?”
“From what little I can find out some of the people she brought out have some major skill in finding things.”
“OK, get things moving and fast.”
“On it already.”
“Well they did better than I figured.”
“How is that?”
“No losses and they are still in that area.”
“I see. What next.”
“Not sure, I have a couple of ideas.”
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3068/12/15
Tristifer and Asha's wedding. They will be greeted by Tsuya Zane who will bring the young couple to Amalaa Sugai. She will welcome them the Shiro Sugai. The Place is decked out to the nines.
The site of the ceremony is on the beach on the harbor side of the Shiro. The place of honor for the couple is on the Shiro grounds with a wonderful view of the harbor. The table is a 2 meter round Iron Wood table with a red cloth with the Ironborn Kraken hand stitched in black. The couple will be informed that the Table and cloth are a gift from the Sugai Ichizoku with hopes that is serves them as well as the Ironborn have served Nejior.
The young couple and the Ironborn will find that the reception line is much longer than they ever figured.
They will find that some of the major mover and shakers of Hilo, Baja and Silverbridge are on hand.
Also in the group will be Tai-sa Westfeild, Sho-sa Kalakaua, Sho-sa Sato and Sho-sa Josef.
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3068/12/18
Omiyamairi for Saganami Yasha. immediate family only.
“OK so that is it. They have had all this time to disprove the charges and they have done nothing. I want Isao in chains and the people under him working with the Kokuryu-kai also in chains.”
“I will have the GSF ready a strike force.”
“I want them alive!”
“They will do what they can. Some may take a Samurai’s way out.”
“That is just it, they are not Samurai and do not warrant such an honorable end. They have turned away from honor, they turned away from Nejiro. Alive they will be seen and treated as the traitor’s they are. Dead they can/will become something they never were.”
“I will inform the GSF.”
“We have moved recon assets in to the area so far they have noticed that they are building hard points at all the river crossings. They also spotted a large part of Nakazawa’a fleet close to shore.”
“OK get the GSF moving. We want him alive and make sure that ALL members of the GSF understand this.”
“They will be so informed.”
“Also I want to talk with Sho-sa Tsaplin about keeping an eye on the Sho-Kantai.”
“Hai Sho-sho.”
“Sho-sho the recon teams spotted Battlemechs and some heavy armor out on the outer defense perimeter of Nakazawa Shiro.”
“Inform the GSF so they know what they are going to be dealing with.”
“Hai.”
“Did they spot any infantry?”
“No they have not.”
“Get something in the air over Nakazawa’s place ASAP. I bet that SOB is pulling out by sea.”
“Then who is defending his Shiro?”
“We will find out very soon. See if the recon teams can ID ‘Mechs and then pull out. That SOB may have some of his infantry out.”
“Hai!”
“Command this is recon alpha 1230 we are pulling out. Enemy units are dropping Thunder all over the place.”
“Recon alpha 1230 to command we spotted four, ‘Mechs. They are a Quickdraw, Wolverine, Shadow Hawk and Spider. We think others are in the area but did not spot them. The armor was three LRM Carriers, two Schreks, one Behemoth, one Ontos and one SRM Carrier. All the vehicles are dug in. I say again four ‘Mechs. Quickdraw, Wolverine, Shadow Hawk and Spider. We think others are in the area but did not spot them. The armor was three LRM Carriers, two Schreks, one Behemoth, one Ontos and one SRM Carrier. All the vehicles are dug in.” The sound of missiles roaring overhead can be heard.
“From what the recon team gave us this new force dropped mines all around the area so we have only this way in.” The duty officer points to the map. “The team made it out and will get a full de-brief when they are back on base.”
“OK do we have the scans?” Meiyo asks.
‘Yes, all the equipment is old tech. Normal for this area. The one odd bit is that both the Wolverine and Shadow Hawk are both the old school Kurita models.”
“Looks like the Kokuryu-kai are scrapping the bottom of the barrel for equipment.” Tekeda points to the units in the scan.
“I don’t know. The scans show that they know the gear and how to use it. Just because it is old does not mean it is junk. We have held this rock with just infantry and armor until now.”
“Your point is made.” Tekeda looks at the duty officer.
“I will go out on a limb and offer that they are older DCMS and that the GSF better be on point. If they are hard core old school this will get ugly fast for them.”
“Very true they will not give or ask for any quarter. If they made the trip out here to make a point and any that stand in the way will get that point.” Meiyo looks over the map. “Too bad I can’t point them south-east.”
“The big question I have is how did they get on rock?” Jack offers as he enters the room. “Better yet how did they get to Shiro Nakazawa? I know we have problems but this is a bit much. I know WoB has to be top billing … especially after my little trip …. But we need a better handle on what the Kokuryu-kai are doing.”
“I do have people on it. They just need some time to pin down somethings. When they find who the major player for them is, I will let everyone have fun.” She smiles at Jack. ‘From the reports and some on the ground checking the Kokuryu-kai are help us out with WoB.”
With that Jonah enters. “YA that dust up over by the Ghosts was a Black on White fight. WoB got cut up bad in that one. I don’t think they had any idea just what was over that way.”
“So kid you done with your personal thing?”
“For now … she gave me a new … make that two problems to deal with.” Jonah points at Meyio.
“Look you get to play is his new house and you get to have one of the best to work with and teach you.”
“Right.” Jonah rolls his eye.
“Have the militia deploy units around Kamploops and Port, The GSF will setup outside of Moro.”
“What about Zakharovic?”
“They will take of the security of Zakharovic Fortress.”
“How much of the GSF do you want at Moro?”
“Have them deploy double the normal force. Half will provide security for Moro and the other half will deal with Nakazawa.”
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OK so the new mission is up
You will pick two (2) forces. Each will be normal setup of 1 BattleMech, 1 Armored, 1 Infantry and the last is your pick.
Keep in mind units from the last mission are still on the road and can not be used for this mission.
One of your forces will be on the strike force the other will provide security for Moro.
One last thing do keep in mind that you still have units on the other security missions.
Time to rock and roll >:D
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Quentin and Jemma continued their discussion as they strolled through the base, Quentin heard the sounds of a basilet and drums. As they turn the corner, Quentin found the entrance to the recreation rooms covered by red and orange wall hangings.
Quentin stoped mid-stride. "What have you done?"
"Just made it more homey, dear."
"Don't call me 'dear' in public. And what happens when the other units we share this massive base with see it?"
"They're already here," Jemma said as she parted the cloth and ushered Quentin inside. "Take off your boots."
Quentin instantly recognized the harem chic look so familiar from back home. A series of translucent curtains separated an antechamber of exposed steel floor populated by boots so that the the rugs and cushions would remain clean. The other spaces beyond the fabric wall were hinted at as Quentin scanned the scene. Passing through the second opening, cushions clustered around low tables as semi-transparent ocre-colored curtains further divided the space and covered the walls.
"I took the liberty of cutting an opening through to the wall to the vacant chamber next to this one. I know that look, just relax. We didn't cut through any structural supports and the joints were already in the walls. We can put it back when we need to. And don't worry about the rug and cloth catching fire. They've all been treated for it."
Quentin took a deep breath. "What's on the other side?"
Jemma led him through the opening into a larger space. As an old armor hangar, it was two stories tall. The floor and walls were also covered completely in rugs. Toward the center of the room, the off-duty personnel were were gathered on cushions. The wolfhounds, Ghost and Summer, were rolling lazily nearby. Among them, Sandra and Linda were showing Victarion and Freyja Greyjoy how to play the basilet. Victarion glanced up at Quentin and nodded. Quentin nodded back and ushered Jemma back into the anteroom. "Are you planning Pithian dances here?"
"Of course. It will be in the proper manner; no one will be using drugs to cheat. We know what prudes the locals can be."
"Fine," he sighed. "I can only imagine how Duke and his people will react to this. It could get interesting with Euron, too. We need to go back to my office to discuss the mission."
"Right over here," she gestured to a space in the corner with heavier hangings. They sat as she closed the drapes and she activated noise-cancelling technology so that their conversation could not be overheard.
"The Magistrate didn't understand the situation they've sent us into. We had some action with Smoke Jaguar refugees at first, but they dropped off the radar after everyone else showed up. I've never seen a periphery planet with so many factions determined to grab it. In addition to pirates and ambitious nobles, we have Black Dragons and Blakists beating each other up for control over the world. We've gotten some clan salvage, but we need money that we don't have to buy more. Most of our earnings are going into maintenance or building up the unit so that we can keep our heads above water. I have some contacts that I'm going to make use of, but it would help if we could have some funds forwarded to us, because the usual salvage opportunities haven't been presenting themselves."
"I'll send the message back, but what's happening here seems to be happening everywhere. I don't know how long it will take to get the message through. The entire communications network is a crapshow."
"The reinforcements you've brought me will help free up some of us to get things done. It certainly helps that we have a Diamond Shark trading enclave on-world."
Quentin's communicator beeped and he read through a message. "Speaking of ambitious nobles..."
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What is the date of the next game?
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Sunday March 27th
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Debbie and Dejah will be walking to the “rec area” and talking.
“So he had you working in Hilo on the ground not in your ‘Mech?”
“Yes he also had a platoon of the grunts provide security for me.”
“He does understand that you are ELINT not a field ops specialist?”
“That time I was not so sure.”
“Well maybe you should have him read your file and make sure he understands you MoS.”
“Well honey to start with you have some expensive taste in toys ….. other than me.” Big smile on her face. “Your picks are high end.” She looks over the T.O.&E. “As for more money ….. well you are to get the items to the merchants not buy them. They are the ones to do that. You need to keep in mind getting salvage home is easier than brand new toys. Someone would be more inclined to take, confiscate or impound a complete unit that broken parts.” Calling for some food and drinks. “Can you send over a couple of the specials of the day please.” She looks back at the roster. “As for the mission on hand you have some hard hitting toys for the assault part …. the Alacorn and or the Shiltrons will be a good start. If the others have C3 the Shiltron will be better. Support is something that will be needed for them as they are slow. You and or Niobe would provide security quite well. That Firestarter you have will work well if you send the Schiltron. Security for the city ….. You or me would work well as an anchor, the Partisan with the LRMs and or the LRM carrier as base of fire support and the Cavalry and BA to act as spotters for the LRMs.” She gets up and takes the tray from the server. These are just some of the unit mixes that can work but it is up to you on who goes.” She hands him a glass. “To the future.”
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A pale gray almost white Seeker Class DropShip will land a few klicks from Moro. The Seekers doors will open and the first unit off will be a Black Knight with an Owens exiting just behind. A Tora and then a Griffin will exit next. Out of the vehicle door a Schriltron, Pegasus and Blizzard exit the craft. The last unit off loaded is a Karnov UR, it will be moved so the wings can be rotated to flight mode by its crew. The Black Knight will move to an open area the other ‘Mechs will move off to scout the area. The vehicles will form up and the Battle Armor will set up security. The DropShip crew will setup a command tent.
The next to land will be a white Buccaneer Class DropShip. The first to exit the ship will be a pair Raptors then two Packrat LRRV’s the Packrats will move off to check the area. Battle Armor will form up with the Ghost Battle Armor for security. Next off will be from Winter’s Dream a Sunder, Blackjack Omni ‘Mechsand a Scimitar hover tank. The last items off loaded are a pair of Hawk Moth Gunships. When both are in a clear area the crews will move the rotors in to flight position.
The Black Knight and one of the Raptors will move to the tent and the pilots will exit.
“I am glad to meet you in person Adept Wood. I have read the After Action Reports and you and your unit have done will.”
“Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu Sho-sa. I have also looked over the reports of what is happening on Shinrin and your team has done well also. I hope that with the extra help you now have you will keep things well in hand.” She bows to the Sho-sa who returns it.
“The new GSF unit Winter’s Dream has been of much help.”
“With Precentor Wilkes complements we are to help as you see fit.”
“With what is going to happen around here I think that your unit will be best used as a recon/security force for Moro.” She looks over the unit. ‘I understand that you are a QRF and do not take this wrong but I hope your services will not be needed.”
“No offence taken. We are to help as you see fit. We will be very happy to run security sweeps for Moro.”
“I want you to work with Kashira Yang, he will be in charge of the security force I will have here at Moro.” She signals the ‘MechWarrior to join them. “He will have His Tora, the Griffin, Pegasus and Blizzard. The Shiltron, Karnov, Owens and I will be with the assault force.”
“Very good. If you think it necessary I can have the Buccaneer return to base and have extra forces brought here.”
“I hope not. We should have all the forces needed with what the GSF is deploying.” She looks at the landing zone as the other transports start to off load. “It is best to keep ComGuard forces for the security of Moro, others may get the wrong ideas after all.”
“I understand that, with all that is going on here and in the sphere proper some would think …..”
“Best to not give them that thought at all.”
“True”
“We will set up two areas, one for the assault forces and the other for Moro’s security unit.”
“Sounds good this way the crews that will be working together can get to know each other. I will have my people and the Dreams people that were with us setup over in the security area.”
Wood looks back to her people then back at the Sho-sa. “May the wind be at your back.”
“Thank you Adept and may the Gods look after you and yours.” She bows to the Adept then heads back to her unit with the Kashira going with the Adept.
Off a train that will stop not far from the assembly area units from Kiah’s Hammers will move to the assembly areas. A Trebuchet, Pilum, Manticore and Maxim will be directed to the area that units for Moro security are at. The Archer, Raptor, SturmFeur and Striker will move to the area for the assault force.
The last ship to land will be the Phoenix Roost with the other GSF units
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"I love it." Maria said, looking up at the fully restored and repainted Phoenix Hawk her cousin had prepared for her. "Euron's gonna absolutely hate it."
The Phoenix Hawk had been painted in a different scheme than the other Ironborn machines. The right half was a bright sea green. On the right shoulder, the humble Botley minnow was painted in silver and white. The left side was a brilliant red and on the left shoulder was a black war-horn banded in gold with a gold strap, the sigil of House Goodbrother. Julia had represented both halves of Maria's family in the design, while the head was painted black with the Ironborn kraken on its forehead. One had to represent the organization, after all.
"I knew you'd be thrilled." Julia returned. "My artists put the finishing touches on it last night."
Maria looked over at Julia. "So, how's the kid?"
"Kid?" Julia asked puzzled.
"Fuka." Maria replied more seriously. "I heard Aeron Drowned her the other day."
"Yeeeaaaahh." Julia scratched the back of her head sheepishly.
"So," Maria pressed forward. "how'd she take it?"
Julia was uncomfortable answering. "Well, she cried on my shoulder for about fifteen minutes. Then we spent nearly half the night talking about it and I shared my own experience of when it was done to me. I told her to take some time off. See her parents. But I made her promise not to tell them about it. I don't think they'd understand."
"Probably the best idea." Maria nodded. "I remember my Drowning. Popped that bastard Balon so hard he left with a black eye. Still, I will say it made me see things in a whole different way. When I got back to Tristan after that, we f***ed like it was our last night on earth. I think we conceived one of the boys that night."
Julia facepalmed. "You know, Mari, I really didn't need to know that!"
"What can I say?" Maria shrugged. "Death changes you. Puts things in perspective. What did you do after your Drowning?"
"Nothing quite so spectacular as you and Tristan." Julia answered. "I think I spent the night looking up at the stars thinking about how they were nearly stolen from me. I wanted to kill the Colonel for about five minutes until I realized he and his family have been put themselves through that for generations."
"Hmm. Well, enough about the past. Why don't we talk about your future."
Julia looked confused. "Pardon me?"
Maria put her hands on Julia's shoulders. "Your future. Like when in the hell are we gonna get you married."
Julia groaned. "Not this again."
"I mean it." Maria exclaimed. "I mean, when was the last time you got laid, Jules? Hell, when was the last time you even went on a date? You're 35, girl. You're practically an old maid."
"35 IS NOT OLD!" Julia responded, annoyed at the insinuation.
"It is when you're not married and don't have a partner." Maria insisted. "You need to get out and see people. You spend all your time either around Battlemechs or with me and/or Fuka. So unless you plan on marrying your aforementioned kouhai, you need to strike before you hit the big 4-0 and you're too old to enjoy yourself or have kids of your own."
"I know, Mari. I know you're right, but I don't have time to discuss this right now." Julia was already tired of the subject. " Can we just table this until later? For now, enjoy your new 'Mech. My shift is ending soon. I'll be in my quarters if you need me." She left it there, leaving Maria annoyed and unsatisfied. Oh, we're definitely talking about this later. You're not getting off that easy, Jules.
Translator's note: Kouhai: literally translated "junior". A kouhai can refer to a subordinate, apprentice, or just somebody younger than the sempai or senior. Of course, in this case, Maria is referring to Fuka, albeit facetiously, since she knows Julia is heteronormative/"straight".
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From the Roost Road’s Warriors will have a Vulcan, Stygian, Musketeer and Bandit will move into the assault area while the Warhammer, Blackjack, Hawk Moth and a second Musketeer will form up with the security forces.
Next off the Roost will be from the Dragon’s Clutch will move to the different areas. Moving to the assault force will be an Owens, Hitman, Demon and Ares. The security force will have a Crab, Tora, Karnov and Bandit. Also moving to this area will be a Medivac Cobra.
LoD will be off loaded. For the assault force the Bargest, Dart, Ajax and Sprit Scout Helicopter. The security team a Von Rohrs, Wolfhound, Yellow Jacket and Morningstar.
Winter’s Dream will have these units will move to the Moro Security area a Strider and LRM Carrier. From the
Buccaneer moving into the assault area will be the King Crab, Marauder, Scimitar hover tank and Kestrel VTOL. Sergeant Ketola will be informed that her Battle Armor is on the Roost.
From the Hands of the Goddess a Victor, Ostsol, Partisan Heavy Tank and Cavalry VTOL will be for security. A Firestarter Omni ‘Mech, a Karnov and a pair of Shiltrons, for the assault unit. The VTOLs will be moved so they can be readied for flight.
Last off will be units from the Ironborn moving to the security area are A Guillotine, Phoenix Hawk, Condor Hover tank and Goblin IFV. Joining the assault force is a Marauder, Demolisher, Ontos and Bagger. All of the assault units have Battle Armor on them.
As the different units form up the two Hawk Moth Gunships will liftoff and circle the area. The Griffin, Owens and one of the Raptors will take up positions to guard the area. The Pegasus from the Ghosts will move out as well. Two squads of Raiden and Kage Battle Armor will be the security closest to the tent with a dozen Inner Sphere Battle Armor troopers as the ring just beyond them.
Sho-sa Kalakaua will have the unit commanders join her at the command tent she will welcome them they enter. “I welcome all of you here today. If you would please have some of your people help with local security and then we can get to work.” The other commanders will give orders to have units form up with the Ghost and ComGuard Battle Armor and other units join in with the perimeter security. “For some of you this is the first time I will be working with you. For others this is our first in person meeting.” She looks at all of the other commanders. “I am here because of the Kokuryu-kai and to assist you in your mission. Kashira Yang will be in charge of the Ghost security force.” She looks over to Adept Woods. “I know that Adept Woods and her unit has worked with you many times before. Her unit will be part of the Moro security force, this is to keep local ….. problems ….. down, it is best that ComGuard units are not part of the assault.”
“I will also point out we are not best suited for that type of mission, we are a QRF/Scout unit and will best serve as that. My people and I will be performing security sweeps after the assault force moves out. If you have an area you want us to work please let me know.”
“What we know at this point is that Nakazawa has mined most of the roads and paths to his Shiro. We also know that he has units dug in at his outer security perimeter. From what the local militia scouts reported the units are most likely Kokuryu-kai and if this is true they follow the old ways. They will see all members of this force as something that has to be destroyed. They will not give nor ask for quarter. If any of Nakazawa’s forces will be on the field we do not know. We also do not know they will act if they are.” She looks around and then at her pad. “Please keep in mind that the Sho-sho wants Isao Nakazawa alive to stand trial for his betrayal. If he should fall during this mission he may become something he is not ….. a fallen Samurai, this will give other followers of the Kokuryu-kai a rallying point. So when we get to his Shiro please keep the damage down.” She looks over the information on the pad of what units will be part of the assault force. “I will recommend that the slower units form the center of the assault force so that the faster units can provide support for them and they can form our base of fire. LRM fire will be best to deal with the revetments. My people are very good at calling in fire. The heavy direct fire weapons should deal with any mobile units they field.” Checking her pad once more. “Last off if they do have infantry do not underestimate them. You all have had units in the training academy they have been doing this for a very long time.” She puts down the pad. “I will not be the commander in the field. That will be Colonel Grayjoy he is the ranking member of the GSF. My command in the field will be my Black Knight, I have a probe to help find enemy units. The Owens has a probe, TAG slave unit the Raiden is best at dealing with vehicles and Infantry. The Schiltron has the B pods and also had a master and ECM. The four fifteen racks will give good fire support and the Raider BA will work as security and fire direction. Last off the Karnov has Kage Battle Armor with TAG and a squad of jump troopers that are trained in calling in fire.”
“MechWarriors Roads and Ito I would ask that your units work on our right flank so that Nakazawa or the Kokuryu-kai do not get a free shot at us.”
‘That we can do, just as long as they keep it light.” He gives a big smile to the Sho-sa.
“Genre …. Duke I would ask that your unit work left flank for the same reason.”
“If things do not go the way we want we have three fall back positions, here at Moro, Zakharovic Fortress and if things are real bad Camp Kurawa. Let’s see that none of them needed.”
“I will also offer that we spend the next couple of days to get to know each other and work on joint exercises. Nakazawa knows we are coming and his people will spot us here soon. So we will let his defenders get twitchy as we take our time. As the assault force moves to his Shiro we should work on our attack plan.” She looks over to Adept Woods. “The security force needs to set AO’s and sweep patterns.” Woods nods.
“Rat one to Raptor one, we got some voyeurs about three klicks out. What do you want us to do?”
“Raptor one to Rat one roger. They MilSpec of Civi?”
“They look to be civi Raptor.”
“Wait one.” Woods looks to Kalakaua. “We have some civvies about three klicks out.”
“Good, scare them off but do not hurt them. Let them report back so Nakazawa has more sleepless nights.”
“Will do.” Woods talks to her recon team. “Let them know you see them but do not harm them.”
“Roger that, we’ll send them packing.”
“Now that Nakazawa and others think this is the force that will be attacking his Shiro we will have the security units move to Moro and the assault force will move off before they get eyes on us once more.”
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Contact Report, Flank force three
To: GSF Command
cc: Euron Greyjoy
From: Kowalski, Rhodes Warriors
Designated objective taken.
NOTE 1: Encountered a platoon of jeeps with one-shot LRM10 launchers of unknown type.
NOTE 2: Encountered at least 1 squad of elite infantry with field gun. Majority of enemy forces were as expected.
NOTE 3: Encountered a platoon of Scimitar/Saracen hover tanks which escaped undamaged.
ENEMY FORCES:
4xTwin LRM20 turrets, all captured. 3 lightly/not damaged, 1 heavily damaged
Multiple automated AC/5 and AC/10 turrets, all destroyed.
Multiple automated SRM turrets, targeting substandard, all destroyed.
Multiple field guns with infantry squads, most destroyed, 2x twin AC/10 and 1x AC/5 turrets captured without damage
PRISONERS:
9 Turret Crews, 1 squad infantry, 1 transport truck with AC/5 field gun
SUMMARY:
Vulcan heavily damaged but operational for defense purposes
Musketeer/Stygian moderately damaged but available for combat purposes
Remaining personnel/equipment fully operational, Ares at 50% ammunition
Prepared to utilize GSF forces in addition to remaining turrets with captured personnel under monitoring if needed for bridge area defense, prepared for further scouting or limited combat engagement, previously-enemy turrets all at over 50% ammunition capacity.
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Contact Report, Flank force three
To: GSF Command
cc: Euron Greyjoy
From: Kowalski, Rhodes Warriors
Designated objective taken.
NOTE 1: Encountered a platoon of jeeps with one-shot LRM10 launchers of unknown type.
NOTE 2: Encountered at least 1 squad of elite infantry with field gun. Majority of enemy forces were as expected.
NOTE 3: Encountered a platoon of Scimitar/Saracen hover tanks which escaped undamaged.
ENEMY FORCES:
4xTwin LRM20 turrets, all captured. 3 lightly/not damaged, 1 heavily damaged
Multiple automated AC/5 and AC/10 turrets, all destroyed.
Multiple automated SRM turrets, targeting substandard, all destroyed.
Multiple field guns with infantry squads, most destroyed, 2x twin AC/10 and 1x AC/5 turrets captured without damage
PRISONERS:
9 Turret Crews, 1 squad infantry, 1 transport truck with AC/5 field gun
SUMMARY:
Vulcan heavily damaged but operational for defense purposes
Musketeer/Stygian moderately damaged but available for combat purposes
Remaining personnel/equipment fully operational, Ares at 50% ammunition
Prepared to utilize GSF forces in addition to remaining turrets with captured personnel under monitoring if needed for bridge area defense, prepared for further scouting or limited combat engagement, previously-enemy turrets all at over 50% ammunition capacity.
"Rhodes Warriors, Greyjoy here. Acknowledged, Kowalski. Well done."
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From: Kowalski, Rhodes Warriors
To: Col. Euron Greyjoy
Morale for most of our opponents was pretty bad. I killed our ECM to advise them that they would be able to surrender and stay in place to protect the holding against pirates and bandits, and they seemed pretty willing to kill the power to the turrets (One turret did it before I really got into weapons range). Of course, these are outlying forces, but it worked for us. Good hunting, sir.
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hey gang -
sorry about the late posting, looking forward to seeing everyone sunday :beer:... will be fielding:
Defensive unit:
Avatar B, 2nd Knight Saladin LB-X , Schiltron B, 13th Marik Heavy Tracked APC (with srm and rifle platoons)
Attacking unit:
13th Marik LRM Carrier, 1st Knight Regulator, Wolverine, Owens C (has proper c3 if the slot is still open jim and tag/bap even if it isn't)
Figure I'll open up a minefield corridor with the L-carrier and use the rest as a fire brigade for wherever the rest of the force hits trouble.
-C
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The Last unit to arrive at the RV point will be The Eagle’s Tears and the transport aircraft will off load them. Units moving in to the Assault section will be a Wolverine, Owens, LRM Carrier and Regulator Tank. Units moving to the security area will be an Avatar, Schiltron, Saladin and Heavy APC. The Battle Armor will form up with the others as the local security.
Major Cranson and a squad of Battle Armor will move to the command tent. The Battle Armor will form up with the other Battle Armor units that are the security around the tent.
“Welcome Major, I hope the flight over was not too bad. Sorry that the protests forced you to take slower transports.” Sho-sa Kalakaua will point to a spot at the table for the Major to take a seat. “We have just finished up the basic plan for the Op. We also had the local eyes for Nakazawa move on. I hope that when they report the units they spotted to him he finds it difficult to eat and sleep.” The force commanders will look over the plan ideas and head to their commands. The assault units will board the Buccaneer and the Security units will take up assigned positions around Moro.
The Buccaneer will land so that the assault force will have a day’s march to the outer line of Nazakawa’s Shiro.
“Scout three to base we have part of the GSF assault force in sight. They are moving on the main road.”
“Repeat that scout three, part of the assault force?”
‘Roger base. We have about half of the forces that scout one reported.”
“Roger that scout three. Keep track of them we will have other units look for the other half.”
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Contact Report, Flank force three
To: GSF Command
cc: Euron Greyjoy
From: Kowalski, Rhodes Warriors
Designated objective taken.
NOTE 1: Encountered a platoon of jeeps with one-shot LRM10 launchers of unknown type.
NOTE 2: Encountered at least 1 squad of elite infantry with field gun. Majority of enemy forces were as expected.
NOTE 3: Encountered a platoon of Scimitar/Saracen hover tanks which escaped undamaged.
ENEMY FORCES:
4xTwin LRM20 turrets, all captured. 3 lightly/not damaged, 1 heavily damaged
Multiple automated AC/5 and AC/10 turrets, all destroyed.
Multiple automated SRM turrets, targeting substandard, all destroyed.
Multiple field guns with infantry squads, most destroyed, 2x twin AC/10 and 1x AC/5 turrets captured without damage
PRISONERS:
9 Turret Crews, 1 squad infantry, 1 transport truck with AC/5 field gun
SUMMARY:
Vulcan heavily damaged but operational for defense purposes
Musketeer/Stygian moderately damaged but available for combat purposes
Remaining personnel/equipment fully operational, Ares at 50% ammunition
Prepared to utilize GSF forces in addition to remaining turrets with captured personnel under monitoring if needed for bridge area defense, prepared for further scouting or limited combat engagement, previously-enemy turrets all at over 50% ammunition capacity.
at GSF command
kiah looks up at the war map "okay acknowledge that report and co-ordinate with the Rhodes Warriors to send a field ammo restock drop if needed , arrange for transport of prisoners' and find out what personnel can be sent to man those captured assets or provide security for the prisoners' to man them. i am not opposed to the prisoners' trying to redeem themselves for a lighter sentence but we need to keep our men and women in the field safe.
looking at the reports of the transportation of the forces in progress she will also see if any assets can get eyes of the hovers that had bugged out to see where they were going
advise our assets deploying of the platoon of scimitar/saracen hover tanks that escaped so they can keep an eye out if they decide to interfere with our plans
she looks over at her personal aide "our hammers got off okay?" she asks
"yes major they set a new scramble record doing it" the aide looked back down at the tablet he always held
"good, well now we just wait for the fun to start" she nods to the other commanders in central as they all readied for the action to start
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“Precentor Wilkes this just came in on the supply ship it is Alpha priority.” The Adept hands him a pad.
“Thank You.” Wilkes has the pad scan his thumb. He reads the message. “This is not good. Adept will you please get me the duty postings of the unit.”
The Adept goes to his desk and returns with a different pad and hands it to his commander. “Sir.”
Wilkes looks this information. “Adept get Chiji Saganami on a secure line.”
“Yes Sir.” A couple of minutes later the Adept returns. “Sir Chiji Saganami.”
He brings up the video link. “Thank You Adept.” The Adept closes the office door as he exits.
“Chiji Saganami I will be building a task force to see what happened to a ComStar outpost a couple of jumps from here.” Precentor Wilkes informs Meiyo. “ComStar has asked ..... has tasked my unit as we are the closest. I have started to put forces together to handle this.”
“What can I do to help with this matter?”
“I can use some support.” Wilkes looks off screen for a moment. “Transport, ground and support forces will be a major help.”
“Just give me a list of what can be of use and I will see what I can do.”
“I will be limited is what ground combat forces I will be sending. With all the bandit activity I have had to spread what units I have out and cannot recall them in time for this.”
“I think the GSF and Nijero Militia can help you out on that end. After all the times you helped us it is time we did the same.”
“Thank You. I will need some combat DropShips also. I can cover the JumpShips.”
“I am sure that the DCA will be willing to help on that end. They may even send a JumpShip as well. Ground units will be no problem. After all you have helped them in the past as well.”
“The one thing that might be need but I hope not is medical. I do not have any mobile medical units.”
“I am very sure that Dr. Musashi will be ready to give you the help you might need.”
“Thank You for this.”
“No need to, as I said before you have helped all of us many times before. Do you have any idea of how long you will be away?”
“I will be staying on world. I will have Adept Hay in charge of this operation. He leads the assault level II in my command. If this is nothing more than equipment failure a couple months due to the recharge time if it is more than I have no idea.”
“How large of a force do you want to go with?”
“I will be sending in three level II units plus some technical support. We will be more than happy with any units you can send with us.”
“I will talk with the different unit commanders and see what they can send with you.”
“So what do you think of this attack by the GSF?”
“Well it looks as if they are going to make things very hard on Nakazawa.”
“Very true, they are bringing some heavy firepower to his door.”
“Do you think we can do something?”
“We can try, but he is the one that got the ladies attention and was not ready for it.”
“So what can we do?”
“Try and force them to move things around. Maybe even pull some of the force to cover other places.”
“Kylfings command this is recon two we have a small mechanized force moving south-west along the edge of the forest.”
“Roger recon two. Are they a problem?”
“Negative base, they are out of our territory.”
“Roger two stay on patrol.”
“Roger base.”
“Comms inform Moro of the sighting. It may be nothing but let them know.”
“Yes sir. Zakharovic control to Moro militia, one of our patrols spotted a small armor unit that may be heading your way.”
“Thank You Zakharovic control. We will pass that along to our security team.”
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I was hoping to make an unexepected physical appearance at the game tomorrow, but sadly I am currently preparing for an unexpected trip to Wisconsin within the next couple of weeks.
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I hope that Wisconsin goes well and you can come to games again soon.
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Middle of November 3068
Finishing the import paper work the customs officer hands back the data pad. “Everything is good. Welcome to Nejiro.”
“Thank You. I need to get ahold Crazy Bunny Trucking.”
“They have an office in the main concourse. When you exit this building go to your left and it will be the second building.”
“Thank you again.”
“Welcome to Crazy Bunny Trucking, how my I help you?”
“I have some cargo containers that need to be delivered to Phalanx Arms.”
“We can help. We have been waiting for this shipment.”
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Next mission dates
4/24 and 5/29.
stay tuned for more info >:D
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On a video call with all the GSF commanders.
“Commands I would like you to help the ComGuard with a mission, they need some extra ground units for this mission. I know this is not covered by your contract but with all the help that the ComGuard has given us in the past we should help then in this time of need.”
“What I know so far is that ComStar has lost contact with one of their outposts they have out this way. Precentor Wilks has been tasked to see what is going on. This mission should only take a couple of months, but as we do not know what has happened, it may be longer. This may not be an easy mission as we do not have any idea of what is happening at the outpost.”
“Please keep in mind that you do have other missions on going and do not have to take part in this. Neither I nor the ComGuard will think less of any command that does not take part. I am not offering any extra monies for this as it will be up to each commander if they will send units. I do not know if the ComGuard will offer any money if you take part in this. I will only state that the ComGuard has helped us many times before and have asked for little in return. It will be a good thing to help them this time.”
Later on on a private line.
“Dr. Musashi, cousin I will request that you go with the ComGuard force as the outpost may need medical help and you have the best full coverage mobile medical group we have on world. I will also ask that you take some units as a bodyguard as well.”
After speaking with the Militia and GSF Meyio calls Precentor Wilks
“I have spoken with Sho-sa Josef and he will be sending an armor platoon and a mechanized infantry company for your mission.”
“Thank the Sho-sa for the units he will be sending.”
“That will not be necessary. Nejiro’s Militia is more than happy to help a friend. I also talked with Sho-sa Kalakaua and she will be sending a lance of BattleMechs and a platoon of mechanized Battle Armor as well.”
“The Sho-sa is most generous with the forces she is sending out.”
“She feels that is this turns hot she wants to make whoever is behind this to feel the heat.”
“Very well I will make sure that Adept Hay is aware of this.”
“Last off the DCA Marines will be sending security teams and some transport for your Task Force.”
“My ship commanders will be happy to know of this. The extra ships will be of major help. Thank you Sho-sho.”
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“Kalakaua to base get me Kashira Ho ASAP.” Kono call over to her command.
“Hai Kalakaua-sama.”
“Kashira I need you and your Soji hito on site ASAP. Bring your gear.”
“Hai Kalakaua-sama we are on our way.”
“Colonel how far back are we falling back? How long will we spend to re-arm and repair? As both the Hammers and I have units with internal damage.” Kono will ask Grayjoy.
OK people your next two problems are now in play. >:D
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“Kalakaua to base get me Kashira Ho ASAP.” Kono call over to her command.
“Hai Kalakaua-sama.”
“Kashira I need you and your Soji hito on site ASAP. Bring your gear.”
“Hai Kalakaua-sama we are on our way.”
“Colonel how far back are we falling back? How long will we spend to re-arm and repair? As both the Hammers and I have units with internal damage.” Kono will ask Grayjoy.
OK people your next two problems are now in play. >:D
"We're going to fall back out of range of their Long Toms for now. I doubt Nakazawa and the Kokuryu-kai will leave the safety of their fortress at the moment. If they do, they're fools to give up the high ground. All forces that have sustained internal damage should be rotated out of the combat zone. If you can replace them with fresh units, fine. If not, we'll have to do without. I'm going to scramble my techs and recovery vehicles to get out here to effect what repairs they can, but we need to set up a cordon to make sure that in the event they do leave the castle, that we can make sure they don't go too far. As for when we make our next attempt at taking the castle, I'll broach that subject with Kiah and Governor Saganami."
"Allanah, it's Euron. Tell Julia to ready the recovery vehicles and ship them out to my coordinates ASAP along with spare armor and ammo. Also, tell Suzaku to bring Crow's Eye. She's on defense detail for the recovery vehicles along with Alpha Platoon."
Finally, Euron calls Kiah and Meiyo. "Put me through to GSF command. I need to speak to Chi-ji Saganami and Major Franks. Attention, this is Colonel Greyjoy. The enemy force at Nakazawa Castle was much larger than initially believed. The Kokuryu-kai have fortified Nakazawa's defense with at least a company of 'Mechs, at least a company of dug-in Armor, as well as at least 4 Long Tom artillery pieces, minefields, manned and automated defenses. They also have built 'Mech hangars into the caves around the castle. My forces were forced to retreat from the operation area. While we did take out a few of the turrets, both Kalakaua's unit and some of the Hammers have suffered heavy damage. I'm going to set up a defensive cordon around the Castle out of the range of their artillery, turrets and minefields and bring in my own techs and recovery vehicles to effect repairs. I take full responsibility for our failure and will take on the cost of repairing Kalakaua's machines and those of the Hammers from my own armor and ammo stores. I would like a recommendation as to when we should attempt another assault and if we can possibly get a more...covert force together to take out their railway cannons, which have been determined to be firing from the docks on the far side of Nakazawa's castle, by stealth."
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"We're going to fall back out of range of their Long Toms for now. I doubt Nakazawa and the Kokuryu-kai will leave the safety of their fortress at the moment. If they do, they're fools to give up the high ground. All forces that have sustained internal damage should be rotated out of the combat zone. If you can replace them with fresh units, fine. If not, we'll have to do without. I'm going to scramble my techs and recovery vehicles to get out here to effect what repairs they can, but we need to set up a cordon to make sure that in the event they do leave the castle, that we can make sure they don't go too far. As for when we make our next attempt at taking the castle, I'll broach that subject with Kiah and Governor Saganami."
"Allanah, it's Euron. Tell Julia to ready the recovery vehicles and ship them out to my coordinates ASAP along with spare armor and ammo. Also, tell Suzaku to bring Crow's Eye. She's on defense detail for the recovery vehicles along with Alpha Platoon."
Finally, Euron calls Kiah and Meiyo. "Put me through to GSF command. I need to speak to Chi-ji Saganami and Major Franks. Attention, this is Colonel Greyjoy. The enemy force at Nakazawa Castle was much larger than initially believed. The Kokuryu-kai have fortified Nakazawa's defense with at least a company of 'Mechs, at least a company of dug-in Armor, as well as at least 4 Long Tom artillery pieces, minefields, manned and automated defenses. They also have built 'Mech hangars into the caves around the castle. My forces were forced to retreat from the operation area. While we did take out a few of the turrets, both Kalakaua's unit and some of the Hammers have suffered heavy damage. I'm going to set up a defensive cordon around the Castle out of the range of their artillery, turrets and minefields and bring in my own techs and recovery vehicles to effect repairs. I take full responsibility for our failure and will take on the cost of repairing Kalakaua's machines and those of the Hammers from my own armor and ammo stores. I would like a recommendation as to when we should attempt another assault and if we can possibly get a more...covert force together to take out their railway cannons, which have been determined to be firing from the docks on the far side of Nakazawa's castle, by stealth."
Colonel Greyjoy, Major kiah here my apologies that our intelligence was lacking for this op. i will be sending hammers recovery vehicles to your location as well for restock, repair and resupply. governor i suggest we set up blockades around the castle both land and sea if possible until we can figure out the best way to deal with those Long Tom artillery and the other defenses they have prepared there fortifications for there treason for some time apparently , blockages take time but can be effective if we can seal it up tightly enough while we adjust our attack i also recommend a wide no fly zone so we don't have to deal with media and civilians. and if we can set up jammers so that they can only communicate with us , there are possible personnel in there that could not get out safely and we have to plan for that as well. good job Colonel for handling the situation as well as you did under the circumstances.
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On a video call with all the GSF commanders.
“Commands I would like you to help the ComGuard with a mission, they need some extra ground units for this mission. I know this is not covered by your contract but with all the help that the ComGuard has given us in the past we should help then in this time of need.”
“What I know so far is that ComStar has lost contact with one of their outposts they have out this way. Precentor Wilks has been tasked to see what is going on. This mission should only take a couple of months, but as we do not know what has happened, it may be longer. This may not be an easy mission as we do not have any idea of what is happening at the outpost.”
“Please keep in mind that you do have other missions on going and do not have to take part in this. Neither I nor the ComGuard will think less of any command that does not take part. I am not offering any extra monies for this as it will be up to each commander if they will send units. I do not know if the ComGuard will offer any money if you take part in this. I will only state that the ComGuard has helped us many times before and have asked for little in return. It will be a good thing to help them this time.”
Later on on a private line.
“Dr. Musashi, cousin I will request that you go with the ComGuard force as the outpost may need medical help and you have the best full coverage mobile medical group we have on world. I will also ask that you take some units as a bodyguard as well.”
After speaking with the Militia and GSF Meyio calls Precentor Wilks
“I have spoken with Sho-sa Josef and he will be sending an armor platoon and a mechanized infantry company for your mission.”
“Thank the Sho-sa for the units he will be sending.”
“That will not be necessary. Nejiro’s Militia is more than happy to help a friend. I also talked with Sho-sa Kalakaua and she will be sending a lance of BattleMechs and a platoon of mechanized Battle Armor as well.”
“The Sho-sa is most generous with the forces she is sending out.”
“She feels that is this turns hot she wants to make whoever is behind this to feel the heat.”
“Very well I will make sure that Adept Hay is aware of this.”
“Last off the DCA Marines will be sending security teams and some transport for your Task Force.”
“My ship commanders will be happy to know of this. The extra ships will be of major help. Thank you Sho-sho.”
Kiah has a meeting with her personnel letting them know this maybe a long deployment and asking if their are any who would be totally apposed to going on this mission, her people's silence made her proud
"okay then we have worked well with comgaurd and they have assisted us publicly as well as privately so with that in mind ready the maxim, rotties and fenrir to take the trip with them.
message to Precentor Wilks from Major Kiah Franks
complements to you sir, i have been informed of your situation and will make available to you my maxim with squad of rotties and squad of fenrir battle armor. please advice the departure time and place so arrangements can be made for the transportation to the loading zone
hopefully all of this is just some sort of cliché and your people are well i may also be able to spare a medivac unit as well if you have need , please advice on this asap
again my complements to you and your command
Major Kiah Franks
(kiah sends a copy of the message to the governor's office as well so that they are advised of what she is sendind and assured it will not impact her contract obligations)
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"We're going to fall back out of range of their Long Toms for now. I doubt Nakazawa and the Kokuryu-kai will leave the safety of their fortress at the moment. If they do, they're fools to give up the high ground. All forces that have sustained internal damage should be rotated out of the combat zone. If you can replace them with fresh units, fine. If not, we'll have to do without. I'm going to scramble my techs and recovery vehicles to get out here to effect what repairs they can, but we need to set up a cordon to make sure that in the event they do leave the castle, that we can make sure they don't go too far. As for when we make our next attempt at taking the castle, I'll broach that subject with Kiah and Governor Saganami."
“Colonel Grayjoy I have my mobile repair unit in-route so they can do repairs on my equipment, they will need a day to get here and a day for the armor repairs and reloading. If they can have a couple more days they should be able to repair the other damage as well. I do understand that that also gives time for our foe to repair the damage they have taken as well. On the idea that they will not move past the protection of the artillery I think you are correct. They know that those guns give them a major edge. On your idea of a special operations raid to silence that artillery this idea has great merit and I would offer some of my troops but the ones that would be of use for this do not have the weapons to do so. If other commands have such assets they would be great use for this.”
message to Precentor Wilks from Major Kiah Franks
complements to you sir, i have been informed of your situation and will make available to you my maxim with squad of rotties and squad of fenrir battle armor. please advice the departure time and place so arrangements can be made for the transportation to the loading zone
hopefully all of this is just some sort of cliché and your people are well i may also be able to spare a medivac unit as well if you have need , please advice on this asap
again my complements to you and your command
Major Kiah Franks
Major Franks I thank you for the combat units you are willing to send and if sending a medical unit will not put your unit in a spot, then having the extra medical unit will be of great help. Help I do hope will not be needed. I also thank you for the well wishes for the people out at the outpost.
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On a video call with all the GSF commanders.
“Commands I would like you to help the ComGuard with a mission, they need some extra ground units for this mission. I know this is not covered by your contract but with all the help that the ComGuard has given us in the past we should help then in this time of need.”
“What I know so far is that ComStar has lost contact with one of their outposts they have out this way. Precentor Wilks has been tasked to see what is going on. This mission should only take a couple of months, but as we do not know what has happened, it may be longer. This may not be an easy mission as we do not have any idea of what is happening at the outpost.”
“Please keep in mind that you do have other missions on going and do not have to take part in this. Neither I nor the ComGuard will think less of any command that does not take part. I am not offering any extra monies for this as it will be up to each commander if they will send units. I do not know if the ComGuard will offer any money if you take part in this. I will only state that the ComGuard has helped us many times before and have asked for little in return. It will be a good thing to help them this time.”
Later on on a private line.
“Dr. Musashi, cousin I will request that you go with the ComGuard force as the outpost may need medical help and you have the best full coverage mobile medical group we have on world. I will also ask that you take some units as a bodyguard as well.”
After speaking with the Militia and GSF Meyio calls Precentor Wilks
“I have spoken with Sho-sa Josef and he will be sending an armor platoon and a mechanized infantry company for your mission.”
“Thank the Sho-sa for the units he will be sending.”
“That will not be necessary. Nejiro’s Militia is more than happy to help a friend. I also talked with Sho-sa Kalakaua and she will be sending a lance of BattleMechs and a platoon of mechanized Battle Armor as well.”
“The Sho-sa is most generous with the forces she is sending out.”
“She feels that is this turns hot she wants to make whoever is behind this to feel the heat.”
“Very well I will make sure that Adept Hay is aware of this.”
“Last off the DCA Marines will be sending security teams and some transport for your Task Force.”
“My ship commanders will be happy to know of this. The extra ships will be of major help. Thank you Sho-sho.”
At Camp Haken, Alannah receives the request from the Governor about the Com Guard. "Yes, I understand." Upon disconnecting, she calls the personnel office. "I need to see my nephew Dagmer and Stygg Blacktyde immediately. I have a request to make. Also, bring me Master Sergeant Zhao as well."
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“Colonel Grayjoy I have my mobile repair unit in-route so they can do repairs on my equipment, they will need a day to get here and a day for the armor repairs and reloading. If they can have a couple more days they should be able to repair the other damage as well. I do understand that that also gives time for our foe to repair the damage they have taken as well. On the idea that they will not move past the protection of the artillery I think you are correct. They know that those guns give them a major edge. On your idea of a special operations raid to silence that artillery this idea has great merit and I would offer some of my troops but the ones that would be of use for this do not have the weapons to do so. If other commands have such assets they would be great use for this.”
A bustle of activity fills the Ironborn hangar bay as Julia loads up the Ordinance Carrier and the 'Mech recovery vehicle. "Bring a little of everything. We don't know what everyone's gonna need."
Fuka runs up to her, having just returned from her home in Hilo. "Nee-san. You needed me?"
"Actually, the Colonel does, he needs you to take Crow's Eye to defend my recovery and ordinance vehicles here. Goblin platoon Alpha is going too."
"Is the Colonel in trouble?" Asked Fuka, worried.
"Yes. We may be flying into a firefight. That's why he needs you to suit up and get in his old Marauder. Hurry. We're leaving ASAP."
Fuka nodded and left.
OOG: Julia is bringing 5 tons of regular armor, 4 tons Ferro-Fibrous, 3 tons LRM ammo, 1 ton standard Internal Structure, 1 ton Endo Steel, 2 tons Arrow IV ammo, 2 tons of ICE fuel (for tanks), 1 ton Standard Gauss slugs, and 1 ton of SRM ammo in the ordinance vehicle.
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At Moro, Maria is listening in on the transmissions from Euron's group. "Hmm. Sounds like little Euron bit off a bit more than he could chew. Hey, Berserker, tell the other units we might be getting rotated to the front. Sounds like the frontal assault on ol' Nak's castle has failed."
Jurgen grunted in assent, not bothering to respond to her with words. He called Anya. "Tereshskaya, "Matriarch" thinks we may have to abandon the city to help the Colonel. The attack on the traitor's castle failed."
"I hear the same transmissions, Blacktyde." Anya responded. "Until the Colonel or someone above him says otherwise, we stay put."
"But the Colonel might need help." Maria interjected.
"No, he doesn't." Anya replied, before adding. "Unless he says so. As you were."
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While running the patrol circuit they were given. “Holly, do you think that the Recon boys should make the trip south?”
“Not at this time. You saw the report of some armor moving this way. Also if something happens …. We are to provide security remember Nick.”
“OK, OK but running around this burg is dull.”
“True, but it is our mission.”
“Kashira how bad do you think that first try at the Shiro went?”
“I do not know and will not guess, if the Sho-sa wants or need us she will inform us. For now keep your mind on our mission.”
“Hai Kashira!”
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“Duke I have some tracks moving south-east.”
“Understood Cerberus, what have you found?”
“Looks to be four ‘Mechs two medium and two light. They are a couple of hours old.”
“OK, stay with them and we will join you.”
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Outside of the building which houses Major Franks' ad Colonel Greyjoy's offices there is a small commotion as a utility vehicle pulls up at a high rate of speed, slamming to a stop at the last possible second to avoid running into the protective elements outside the defensive perimeter. Two people step out from inside wearing fatigues indicating they belong to Winter's Dream. They move quickly and with purpose towards the building, and when they are stopped by security they flash badges indicating they are with the 190th SOG. "Lojtnant SjalBrenna and Fanjunkare Lucis. We need to speak to Major Franks and Colonel Greyjoy. We may have a way to help with the Long Toms."
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Anthony, did the units we sent out on the remote garrison missions return yet?
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Anthony, did the units we sent out on the remote garrison missions return yet?
You can rotate them back after a month for a different unit anytime you want. You do need to keep a unit at the spot that you picked.
This unit is for if the bug wants to be a problem and I can run one offs for each of the crew.
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Okay. Cool.
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Major Franks I thank you for the combat units you are willing to send and if sending a medical unit will not put your unit in a spot, then having the extra medical unit will be of great help. Help I do hope will not be needed. I also thank you for the well wishes for the people out at the outpost.
The medivac unit will be kESTREL VTOL MEDIVAC (pilot 3, medics 4)
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“Colonel Ching, you have a visitor.”
“Oh, send them in.”
In walks Jack. He looks around chuckling. The office looks like a tornado went through it, there wasn’t a space that wasn’t covered in pictures and papers.”
“Ching, I love what you’ve done with the place. What is this, the early papyrus dynasty?”
“What is it now Jack?”
“It sounds like our robed friends are having a little trouble a few systems away. They are stretched thin and are asking for help. A lot of help.”
“How interesting. What do you think is going on?”
“Something about an outpost going dark, or something like that. All I know is that the Precentor is nervous as hell.”
“And what does he expect?”
Any help, especially medical. That’s how serious they are taking this.”
I wonder if it ties into that other problem we were discussing before. You know, I’m feeling a little charitable. I think I’ll send some help to our friends. Can you get us in?”
“I don’t think that will be a problem. What are you thinking?”
“My brother, some power armor for heavy lifting, and some trucks to haul away… well, whatever.”
“ I’ll make the arrangements.”
Jack leaves. There’s a calculating look in Ching’s eyes”
“Get my brother in here now!”
“You bellowed oh shining light?”
“If you wasn’t my brother, I’d have you shot.”
“Love you too, sis. What’s the kerfluffle?”
“The Toaster boys have a little problem with one of there outposts. I want you to go, and you will be taking some of the boys with you. I want you to poke around and see what you can find out.”
“Sounds like fun. I’ll start the prep work going.”
“And I’ll let you know when it goes down. I need you to find out what they are up to.”
“Will do Shi.”
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The Phoenix Dao will provide the following to our friends in ComStar for their use in the humanitarian efforts.
Ching Ch’i and his RVN-1X Raven
Squad of Grey Death standard battle armor riding in a heavy wheeled APC
Squad of Inner Sphere standard battle armor in a heavy hover APC
(2) squads of infantry
(2) flatbed trucks
(4) semi-trucks
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“Duke I have an Annette Hammond on the line for you sir.”
“Put her through.” Looking at the vid screen. “How may I be of service Mz. Hammond?”
“Well, Its Annette to start and I have a little something that may be of use to you.”
“OK Annette just is this little thing you have that I may want.”
“I have an old tech Valkyrie and Whitworth that just came in. They both needs some major TLC but nothing I do not think you tech can’t handle. I do not like doing these things on the phone. How about we get together at Starlight in Yousai in two days?”
“Sounds interesting …. But I am in the field at this time can I send someone in my place?”
“If that is what you would like.”
“IT is what is needed at this time. When I get back I would like to meet with you if that is good for you?”
“I will be on rock for the next couple of months so when you are back we can meet then.”
“We will talk more then.”
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69/01
“They held back that first assault but I do not know how well they will do next time.”
“We need to figure out how we are getting out of here. That she-demon has a Destroyer off our coast.”
“We can ask for a DropShip.”
“That means we have to leave most everything behind, something I do not want to do.”
“Is it not better to get out what we can?”
“This is now what I signed on for. I am not running from my own Shiro.”
“But if the get past our lines they will put you in prison maybe even execute you.”
“Then our forces had better see to it that her forces do not get here until we get out.”
“Hai Nagazawa-sama.”
Nejiro News 1
We are getting reports of a large number of GSF units in and around Moro. We also have reports of heavy weapons fire close to Shiro Nakazawa. As we confirm these we will keep you informed.
Hilo TV3
We are getting reports of GSF units operating around Moro. We will keep you up to date as we find out more.
HBC News
We have of GSF units operating around Moro. From what we have gathered they are a protection force. As we learn more we will inform you. We are also learning about some heavy weapons fire near Shiro Nakazawa. At this time we do not know what is going on. We are keeping a close eye on this.
The Moro Sun-Times
We are reporting that units from the GSF providing security for us here in More. We also have a report of some kind of armored unit that is heading in our direction. As we find out more we will update this site.
The Tarawa Times
We have reports of combat action near Shiro Nakazawa. We also have a report that the units that attacked the Shiro have been driven off.
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
The She-Demon has sent her sell swords to attack a loyal son of Nejiro, it was repelled by his loyal Samurai. When will these toy soldiers learn they are no match for true warriors! This She-Demon makes up charges so that a true son of Nejiro can be replaced. Little did she know that this true son of Nejiro having the foresight bring in true Samurai to protect his property and Nijero after her sell swords have bungled the job they should be doing! Nijero open your eyes ….. see who is your true protector.
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
We are reporting on a couple of events going on. First we have of GSF occupation forces moving into Moro. They say they are security but are they? If this is a security force why is it so large? What are they protecting Moro from? Second are reports of fighting near Nakazawa Shiro. What is going on over at this site? We know of the charges that the current government has made. We know that this government has said that Lord Nakazawa is a traitor to Nijero over some minor matters. Has you leader gone so far as to attack one of the leading clans over such minor matters?
“With his sea escape cut off Nakazawa and his pals will need to find some other way out.”
“What do you think they will do?”
“I would use a DropShip. Nakazawa will not like that as he will not be able to take all his thinks with him.”
“So do you think the Kokuryu-kai will get him to go for the DropShip?”
“I don’t think they will give much choice on it, that is if he wants to keep his skin.”
“Recon 1230 to command we have found a way around Nakazawa’s line.”
Nejero News 1
“We have a report that a grain silo exploding outside of Tarawa. As more information comes in we will pass it along.”
The Tarawa Times
We are reporting an accident at one of the grain storage facilities outside of Tarawa. We do not know if anyone was hurt in this event.
“I think our people rattled his teeth with that one.”
“Well at the very least he will be more careful about playing with matches.”
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Outside of the building which houses Major Franks' ad Colonel Greyjoy's offices there is a small commotion as a utility vehicle pulls up at a high rate of speed, slamming to a stop at the last possible second to avoid running into the protective elements outside the defensive perimeter. Two people step out from inside wearing fatigues indicating they belong to Winter's Dream. They move quickly and with purpose towards the building, and when they are stopped by security they flash badges indicating they are with the 190th SOG. "Lojtnant SjalBrenna and Fanjunkare Lucis. We need to speak to Major Franks and Colonel Greyjoy. We may have a way to help with the Long Toms."
At the defense cordon, the Ironborn ordinance vehicle touches down and trundles its way to the GSF Forces. A Marauder and a Goblin tank are lowered down before dropping the last few feet to the ground.
Once the Ordinance vehicle reaches the line. Julia jumps out and starts shouting out orders. "Hurry it up people! I want what we're carrying distributed triple-time. The Colonel and the others need these spare parts and ammo. Let's make sure they get them." Grabbing a headset, she says, "Alpha Platoon, Sergeant Frey, set up your men to protect the ordinance trailer. We're going to have more coming, so get ready."
"Yes, Warrant Officer."
"Suzaku, keep an eye on the horizon. Anything comes from the Shiro, let us know."
"Hai, nee-san."
"Don't call me that here, Fuka." Julia corrected her. "This is a battlefield. Here, I'm Warrant Officer Goodbrother. Understand?"
"H-hai, Warrant Officer."
Aboard his Marauder, Euron hears about the officers from Winter's Dream and their proposal to deal with the Shiro's artillery. "Put them through, tell them I'm listening."
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"Colonel Greyjoy, Major Franks. I am Lojtnant SjalBrenna. I am a part of the 190th Special Operations Group, attached to the Winter's Dream. I believe, if we can get a small force together, my unit, along with selected other stealthy units may be able to infiltrate the Shiro near the docks and shut down, or even retarget the Long Toms," Sjalbrenna pauses then resumes speaking.
"I am not 100% familiar with all the units on the planet, but I believe you all would be, and so I ask you for suggestions in putting together a target raid force that you think would be able to take and sabotage those guns. I believe that without taking down those guns we are at a disadvantage, especially since they can plot defensive patterns into the Long toms, and rain fire. I'd love to sneak in and retarget the long toms to fire on their own forces, but that would probably take longer than we can safely put together." Sjalbrenna stops, and looks over at Lucis. "I believe that we can also use this raid to gather intelligence without causing the Nakazawa's undue loss of face. My entire command is equipped for less-than-lethal tactics as well as lethal ones. That is my proposal in a nutshell. I would like your opinions on other units to include. This mission may turn the battle, but it also can end up with the units involved decimated, due to the defenses, should they be spotted."
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I have a platoon of Infiltrator stealth armor "waddle" that I can contribute to the operation.
Will Canopian foot infantry with their medical training be considered useful for the Comstar mission?
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Will Canopian foot infantry with their medical training be considered useful for the Comstar mission?
Sorry but that mission is already under way.
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Quentin instantly recognized the harem chic look so familiar from back home. A series of translucent curtains separated an antechamber of exposed steel floor populated by boots so that the the rugs and cushions would remain clean. The other spaces beyond the fabric wall were hinted at as Quentin scanned the scene. Passing through the second opening, cushions clustered around low tables as semi-transparent ocre-colored curtains further divided the space and covered the walls. "I took the liberty of cutting an opening through to the wall to the vacant chamber next to this one. I know that look, just relax. We didn't cut through any structural supports and the joints were already in the walls. We can put it back when we need to. And don't worry about the rug and cloth catching fire. They've all been treated for it."
Quentin took a deep breath. "What's on the other side?"
Jemma led him through the opening into a larger space. As an old armor hangar, it was two stories tall. The floor and walls were also covered completely in rugs. Toward the center of the room, the off-duty personnel were were gathered on cushions. The wolfhounds, Ghost and Summer, were rolling lazily nearby. Among them, Sandra and Linda were showing Victarion and Freyja Greyjoy how to play the basilet. Victarion glanced up at Quentin and nodded. Quentin nodded back and ushered Jemma back into the anteroom. "Are you planning Pithian dances here?"
"Of course. It will be in the proper manner; no one will be using drugs to cheat. We know what prudes the locals can be."
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1) Shiro reading the report from the Tokugawa crew left at Camp Haken in increasing disbelief while in the cockpit of his Cougar. "What, they wait until I LEAVE to open the brothel?!?!"
2) Grandmother looking at the same report. "Hmmm, perhaps I need to travel over to speak with some of the Canopian hospitality team".
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Later on on a private line.
“Dr. Musashi, cousin I will request that you go with the ComGuard force as the outpost may need medical help and you have the best full coverage mobile medical group we have on world. I will also ask that you take some units as a bodyguard as well.”
Grandmother takes a long breath, nodding slightly. Her eyes sweep the study that was her father's, and her grandfather's, but never completely leaving the twins playing with the dogs on the century-old rug. "Of course, cousin. I will be there as will my forces; I fear, though, that with the preparations for the move Tai-i Rhodes' forces may not be able to contribute. I will hope, though, that I am able to return in time for the Okuizome. I will speak with Miyamoto, and with Kiah before I depart, though. There are questions that will need to be answered and decisions that they must make. Know, cousin, that as in the past, you have my love, and my respect."
Grandmother returns the handset to the cradle and wipes a tear from one cheek. "Go-cho, please reach out to Tai-i Rhodes, Miyamoto, and Kommandant Franks, let them know that if possible I need to meet with them soonest in person. If not possible, I will need the most secure link we can guarantee". Rather than point out that Kiah isn't a Kommandant, he simply bows and exits the room.
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Bully arranges for a secured link to Greyjoy from Kiah's command center, with her watching him from the sidelines.
"Hello, Euron. I'm sending you the 40 Thieves; they're good at getting into relatively secure places and should be able to help you deal with some of the Nakazawa artillery. Ali Baba will need to understand all the commando objectives, but he's always been good at covering my back. Good hunting."
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So question for the crew
You going for the Guns of Navarone or hitting the line
Kind of need to know so I know what in need to bring.
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I favor Guns of Navarone, then hit the line. Most of the damage in the last game was done by artillery.
On that note, how are we getting the strike team to the Shiro without being detected? It should be noted that battlearmor is considered destroyed if they fall in water in normal gameplay. However in one of the Catalyst Q&A sessions, they said it was because it would take too long for them to claw their way out of the water to get back into the game.
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"Colonel Greyjoy, Major Franks. I am Lojtnant SjalBrenna. I am a part of the 190th Special Operations Group, attached to the Winter's Dream. I believe, if we can get a small force together, my unit, along with selected other stealthy units may be able to infiltrate the Shiro near the docks and shut down, or even retarget the Long Toms," Sjalbrenna pauses then resumes speaking.
"I am not 100% familiar with all the units on the planet, but I believe you all would be, and so I ask you for suggestions in putting together a target raid force that you think would be able to take and sabotage those guns. I believe that without taking down those guns we are at a disadvantage, especially since they can plot defensive patterns into the Long toms, and rain fire. I'd love to sneak in and retarget the long toms to fire on their own forces, but that would probably take longer than we can safely put together." Sjalbrenna stops, and looks over at Lucis. "I believe that we can also use this raid to gather intelligence without causing the Nakazawa's undue loss of face. My entire command is equipped for less-than-lethal tactics as well as lethal ones. That is my proposal in a nutshell. I would like your opinions on other units to include. This mission may turn the battle, but it also can end up with the units involved decimated, due to the defenses, should they be spotted."
Bully arranges for a secured link to Greyjoy from Kiah's command center, with her watching him from the sidelines.
"Hello, Euron. I'm sending you the 40 Thieves; they're good at getting into relatively secure places and should be able to help you deal with some of the Nakazawa artillery. Ali Baba will need to understand all the commando objectives, but he's always been good at covering my back. Good hunting."
I favor Guns of Navarone, then hit the line. Most of the damage in the last game was done by artillery.
On that note, how are we getting the strike team to the Shiro without being detected? It should be noted that battlearmor is considered destroyed if they fall in water in normal gameplay. However in one of the Catalyst Q&A sessions, they said it was because it would take too long for them to claw their way out of the water to get back into the game.
Euron replies to both Bully and Winter's Dream: "Priority should be given to taking out those Long Toms, preferably by destroying them. As much as I'd like to nail these guys with their own big guns, that isn't really feasible as it would require us to actually hold those docks against opposing forces for an extended period of time. As for how we could get those stealth forces there. I happen to have a boat."
Calling Camp Haken, Euron says, "Alannah, get me that navy captain who just joined us. I think his name is Pavel."
"Yes, Colonel."
OOG:
shadhawk: We're going for the Guns of the Navarone first. I might need to use the Mauna Kea Command Vessel you recently gave me.
all others: I have no stealthy units to contribute to the commando force as most of my infantry and BA is in the field. If anyone else has anything they can contribute, let me know.
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I'm thinking that this is a mission for vtol assets. The stealth units get to the door and a raid by vtols distracts the guards.
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VTOLs would be nice, but unless they're a commando force as well I don't think it would distract the guards enough...
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Then, we'll drop battlearmor.
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Colonel Grayjoy if the GSF is going to assault the guns at Nakazawa Shiro I do have units they can be of great help but only if this is an assault as they are not stealthy in the slightest.” Sho-sa Kalakaua informs him. “I have a couple of squads of Kanazuchi Assault Armor. One uses a Bandit as transport and can be on site in a few hours.”
Major Harlaw will call back the Colonel. “Sir the Mauna Kea is not very fast it cruse speed is only 32kph, but it has eight tons of cargo space. That would hold the two squads of Longinus BA that just arrived. I do think that the Karnov they brought would be better suited if you want them to deploy for the gun mission. The Kea could take in other units and provide fire support from the coast.”
“Major we can put out patrol boats to work on the mission to take out the guns. As they would be working close in to shore they would not have to deal with the heavy weather and they are fast and they would provide fire support. The jump infantry they have would be of help as well. We can send Alpha team to deal with the guns as well. They would keep Nakazawa’s people very un-happy.”
“Bully I know that my boys can get in with no problem, it’s the getting out I am thinking will be the problem. So with that in mind maybe the Bravo Goblin and the boys with them SRM and be the ones holding open the door? Maybe with some extra help.” The leader of the Thieves offers. “When things go boom Zawa and his won’t be a happy bunch.”
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"Colonel Greyjoy, Major Franks. I am Lojtnant SjalBrenna. I am a part of the 190th Special Operations Group, attached to the Winter's Dream. I believe, if we can get a small force together, my unit, along with selected other stealthy units may be able to infiltrate the Shiro near the docks and shut down, or even retarget the Long Toms," Sjalbrenna pauses then resumes speaking.
"I am not 100% familiar with all the units on the planet, but I believe you all would be, and so I ask you for suggestions in putting together a target raid force that you think would be able to take and sabotage those guns. I believe that without taking down those guns we are at a disadvantage, especially since they can plot defensive patterns into the Long toms, and rain fire. I'd love to sneak in and retarget the long toms to fire on their own forces, but that would probably take longer than we can safely put together." Sjalbrenna stops, and looks over at Lucis. "I believe that we can also use this raid to gather intelligence without causing the Nakazawa's undue loss of face. My entire command is equipped for less-than-lethal tactics as well as lethal ones. That is my proposal in a nutshell. I would like your opinions on other units to include. This mission may turn the battle, but it also can end up with the units involved decimated, due to the defenses, should they be spotted."
I am all for trying to take out the guns, i have my higher level scouts that can be used , going in stealthy will not be easy, i do have 2 gun boats but they are not ocean rated they are for rivers. we do have to figure out if there is a way to near them stealthily, and it most likely needs to be done at night or use the night to get in place and hit first light. flying in will not be stealthy the battle armor might need to be dropped and then walk in to get to the guns
i am for blowing the dang things up. maybe several small teams from different directions? with a set Rendezvous point at a set time?
what do you all think ?
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It would help if we had a map or satellite image of the shiro.
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It would help if we had a map or satellite image of the shiro.
Everyone has a set of maps. I have given all players copies of the maps.
The AO .... (Area of Operation) will not be set until all of you figure out what you are doing. This mission is happing within a few days of the last one.
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Colonel Grayjoy if the GSF is going to assault the guns at Nakazawa Shiro I do have units they can be of great help but only if this is an assault as they are not stealthy in the slightest.” Sho-sa Kalakaua informs him. “I have a couple of squads of Kanazuchi Assault Armor. One uses a Bandit as transport and can be on site in a few hours.”
Major Harlaw will call back the Colonel. “Sir the Mauna Kea is not very fast it cruse speed is only 32kph, but it has eight tons of cargo space. That would hold the two squads of Longinus BA that just arrived. I do think that the Karnov they brought would be better suited if you want them to deploy for the gun mission. The Kea could take in other units and provide fire support from the coast.”
“Major we can put out patrol boats to work on the mission to take out the guns. As they would be working close in to shore they would not have to deal with the heavy weather and they are fast and they would provide fire support. The jump infantry they have would be of help as well. We can send Alpha team to deal with the guns as well. They would keep Nakazawa’s people very un-happy.”
“Bully I know that my boys can get in with no problem, it’s the getting out I am thinking will be the problem. So with that in mind maybe the Bravo Goblin and the boys with them SRM and be the ones holding open the door? Maybe with some extra help.” The leader of the Thieves offers. “When things go boom Zawa and his won’t be a happy bunch.”
I am all for trying to take out the guns, i have my higher level scouts that can be used , going in stealthy will not be easy, i do have 2 gun boats but they are not ocean rated they are for rivers. we do have to figure out if there is a way to near them stealthily, and it most likely needs to be done at night or use the night to get in place and hit first light. flying in will not be stealthy the battle armor might need to be dropped and then walk in to get to the guns
i am for blowing the dang things up. maybe several small teams from different directions? with a set Rendezvous point at a set time?
what do you all think ?
A night attack is actually what I'd envisioned for this, but I wasn't sure if Anthony was going to let us do that.
Speaking of which: Anthony, Julia and the techs are going to be making field repairs on what they can back at the defense cordon. I'll leave the dice rolls to you unless you want me to roll for it at the next game.
If my Mauna Kea can't make it for the mission, I guess I'll have to go with my Karnov w/ the Longinus BA and my Hawk Moth VTOL.
Euron will take Kona up on her offer of the Kanazuchi squads. We might need the heavy firepower.
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A night attack is actually what I'd envisioned for this, but I wasn't sure if Anthony was going to let us do that.
I have no problem with night ops. Do keep in mind they are a modern infantry force on world so night is not as great as one would think.
Speaking of which: Anthony, Julia and the techs are going to be making field repairs on what they can back at the defense cordon. I'll leave the dice rolls to you unless you want me to roll for it at the next game.
You can make the rolls next event day.
If my Mauna Kea can't make it for the mission, I guess I'll have to go with my Karnov w/ the Longinus BA and my Hawk Moth VTOL.
Both are on line for the mission, just pointing out it is 3 / 5.
This dose have long range weapons to help the attack force.
The Karnov has speed, guardian and lasers.
Euron will take Kona up on her offer of the Kanazuchi squads. We might need the heavy firepower.
If you are looking for stealth they are not it. If you are hot dropping and hitting hard these be da guys
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I have no problem with night ops. Do keep in mind they are a modern infantry force on world so night is not as great as one would think.
You can make the rolls next event day.
Both are on line for the mission, just pointing out it is 3 / 5.
This dose have long range weapons to help the attack force.
The Karnov has speed, guardian and lasers.
If you are looking for stealth they are not it. If you are hot dropping and hitting hard these be da guys
Also realized, Jack has access to ninjas (Or at least one, I think, you can never tell since you can't see them). I wonder if there are any such agents operating in the area 8)
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Also realized, Jack has access to ninjas (Or at least one, I think, you can never tell since you can't see them). I wonder if there are any such agents operating in the area 8)
The Ninja that he knows is doing other things at this time.
His Recon Marines are also doing things.
If Ninja are in the area they would not be working with you all >:D
This OP is up to you guys :thumbsup:
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I'd like to suggest that we slow-walk the stealth infantry over a period of hours and just before they kick in the doors, they send a signal for the "noisy" infantry to begin their assault. We should consider sending as many infantry assets as we can.
The point to all of this is to get our naughty noble. The last mission was about getting our infantry into the castle. As long as we're trampling the tulips and burning down the garden shed, we may as well let ourselves in the back door and grab the package.
We should ask Jack for his most recent map of the castle. No doubt things have changed, but when can use it as a rule-of-thumb.
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I'd like to suggest that we slow-walk the stealth infantry over a period of hours and just before they kick in the doors, they send a signal for the "noisy" infantry to begin their assault. We should consider sending as many infantry assets as we can.
The point to all of this is to get our naughty noble. The last mission was about getting our infantry into the castle. As long as we're trampling the tulips and burning down the garden shed, we may as well let ourselves in the back door and grab the package.
We should ask Jack for his most recent map of the castle. No doubt things have changed, but when can use it as a rule-of-thumb.
So I get to have Crash make the rolls for the stealth teams >:D
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Torture was like hunting with a flamethrower, it doesn't work and makes a mess. Although the threat of torture works wonders on certain types of people. However there are exceptions to every rule.
Yanagi Yakomi
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Meiyo and Jack will make brief appearances and socialize at the happy couples celebrations in December 3068
They will gift to each couple a shugi-bukuro {washi paper origami wedding gift envelope} painted with red roses, hydrangeas, sakurasou, and carnations in full bloom and embossed with celebratory wedding kanji and each couples names in calligraphy, and Meiyo and Jack's hanko, and wrapped with a silver and gold mushibikiri {washi paper twine knot}. They are each filled with a gold foil senbazuru {one thousand tiny origami paper cranes strung together} and goshugi {money gift} of 33333 Ryu in crisp new bills. Each couple is also gifted with a laquered pheasentwood jewelry presentation box lined with vicuna over a charcoal bottom visible around the edges of the box containing a pair of handcrafted sterling silver bangle bracelets. One set with carved and embelished images that evoke the ocean and cephalopods, and one set that evokes Viking war hammers and starbursts. They are accompanied by a card that explains the rfid embedded bracelets act as a voucher for an all inclusive, unlimited one week per annum stay at any of the Starwood Resorts properties, yachts, or cruise ships - that is transferable for up to three all inclusive, unlimited three day stays per annum, and includes a reservation and use tutorial.
[Starwood Resorts five star hotel and spas from black tie casinos, to private tropical beaches to ski chalets, are distinguished by the attentive and discreet service - and their mission statement 'Experience the Possible' ]
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Yakovich Koichizoku {following after}
colors: red, pink
kamon: moon rabbit
Delm: Chayton Yakovich
Courtesan; Yusuke Miyamoto
Concubine: Hana Nekras
Matrona: Aditya Wolff Yakovich
Founders MP: Desiree 'Dezi' Nguyen
Concubine; Maiida Midori
Spokesperson: Suzu Maeda
Militia: Storozhey {watchmen}
Militia Commander: James Kubera
Concubine: Hoshiyo Kuzmin
Associate Member Families: Bolkvadze, Anker, Ffransis, Vang, Wolff, Iwasaki, Chaykovsky, deLapin, Tsukimi
Territory: [map 8] (650 sq km) landhold on the Kamchatka Peninsula, plus one quarter of Civitas - a town shared with the borders of the Sorenson, Palakiko, and Isobe Allied Koichizoku, plus (1200 sq km) property to the east, north, and south of the landhold, plus properties stellar and worldwide
Agriculture:
Arcadia - cooperative and vertical farming grows tobacco, red clover, wheat, oats, barley, rice, rye, hops, maize, cannabis, hemp, bamboo, peanuts, yak, goats, pigs, dairy cows, water buffalo, chickens, pheasants
Volga Zakaznik {sanctuary} - a 5000 ha nature reserve to preserve the unique biological diversity of a large contiguous forest in the Volga River region near the landhold
Wolff Creek Ranch - 1000 ha ranch in the forested mountains with cattle, elk, deer, sheep, and horses; it also runs the Wolff Creek Guest Ranch which offers trail riding, hiking, bird watching, rafting, pack trips, wagon rides, jeep or motorbike tours, shooting sports, outdoor movie nights, dark sky stargazing, zip lines, tennis courts, indoor/outdoor natural stone waterfall pool, yoga, onsen and spa amenities, guided hunting excursions, fishing, glamping, rodeo and equestrian sports, gourmet cuisine, cooking classes, access to the nearby Emerald Vale Golf Club and the Aiken Polo Club
Crimson Star Meadows - vertical and cooperative farms grow organic saffron, ginseng, lavender, goji berries, bamboo, banana, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants, mulberry, elderberry, and cranberry for food, fragrance, and dyes
The Warren - produces wine and table grapes, and rabbits for meat and textiles
Corporate: Four Corners Zaibatsu
Loukas Lagoons - builds unique luxury water and fire features including free standing stone grottos, fire pits and bowls, lagoon pools, fire columns, waterfall pools, stone pools, fire tables, spas, wrap pools, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, ovens, and grills, roman baths, patio heaters, gardens, water rooms, outdoor living spaces, landscaping
Boneshaker: manufactures mountain bikes, adventure road bikes, hybrid bikes, city bikes, comfort bikes, children and adult tricycles, accessories, parts, and tools
Tuile Dew - produces triple distilled thrice blended barley whiskey aged in oak barrels for at least a dozen years
Pink Lotus - by apointment only traditional japanese geisha and oiran teahouses located in the flower districts of Civitas, Hilo, Lanikai, Sakura Onsen, Moro, Bridges, Whistler, Port, Kamloops, Siniy, Yakan, Majuro, The Enclave, Yousai, Marena, Leyte, Quezon, Samar, Vanuatu, Constantine
Whirlwind Aviatsiya {aviation} - manufactures aircraft kits, parts, and tools from biplanes to prototypes, for sport and the homebuilder, hosts and sponsors Airventure, a fly in convention every September, which includes aerobatic shows, races, dogfights, precision flying, experimental aircraft, night flights, exhibitors, historic aircraft, museum displays, flight experiences, workshops, forums, rc and drone flying field, fly in theater, flight lessons, and the Blue Barn hosts aviator club chapters from around the world
Convivium Imperialis {imperial banquet hall} - upscale worldwide chain of event venues wih at least two large and two small banquet halls for events, weddings, graduations, promotions, birthdays, dances, and other gatherings
White Flower Laundrey - chain of combined laundromat and dry clean establishments capable of caring for leather, fur, rugs, and delicate textiles that also offers residential and commercial customer pick up, wash-fold, steam-press, and delivery services
Natural Wonders - produces building stone, slabs, counters, and tiles for retail and wholesale
Coldspring Quarries - mines quarries throughout the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Black Hills region, and some stellar sites for granite, limestone, marble, onyx, soapstone, travertine, quartz, sandstone, slate, aggregates, and silicates
Stahlaz {standing firm} - planetary and stellar mines producing iron, carbon, manganese, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, boron, titanium, hydrogen, methane, vanadium, tungsten, cobalt, niobium, phosphorous, sulfur, silicon, nitrogen, copper, gold
Quindozum Fab - integrated device manufacturer, makes silicon wafers, integrated circuits, microchips, semiconductors, automated semiconductor chip foundries
Yuneec - design, engineers, and manufactures electric passenger and hobby aircraft, multicopters, hobby drones and rc aircraft, racers, commercial aerial drones, cargo drones, aerial cinematography and photography drones, surveillance drones for fire and rescue, law enforcement, security, and coast guards, also armed reconnaissance drones for military use, advanced educational robots, high precision multispectral image drones for environmental, meterological, and agricultural monitoring, crop protection drones, software, accessories, parts and service
Wondershare - social media platform
Usagi Mediation {rabbit} - firm that offers dispute resolution, contract negotiation, policy making, diplomacy and dispute prevention, confidential services
Red Rabbit Rail - high speed passenger and freight services that covers the continent of Tairiku
No-Usagi {wild rabbit} - rolling stock and rail design and manufacture
Stahlaz Metal - integrated steel works, forged, and milled steel products, titanium products, electro-magnetic products, chemicals, VIM-VAR steels, manufactures welding robots and systems, ironworks, recycling, industrial furnaces
Cashmere Popcorn - makes gourmet popcorn with flavored, dipped, and spiced varieties
Ad Fabulas {the stories} - handmade premium cigars and cigarillos of whole leaf tobacco packaged in canisters of twelve, humidors of twenty four or thirty six, or tins of fifty
Aimmune - clinical stage biopharma developing desensitization treatments and immune boosters for allergens and also pain management therapies
Chromatic Edge - manufactures dice for casinos and the gaming industry, also manufactures small batch limited edition dice for table talk games, board games, and miniature battles
Tarian {shield} - off the rack designer and luxury lines of suits and dresses that appear appropriately formal while still allowing for flexibility and strenuous athletic activities at a moments notice, popular with athletes, dancers, bodyguards, investigators, and law enforcement, it also produces a line of formal executive protection apparel
Verkada - designs and manufactures autonomous leading edge, high clarity, surveillance cameras with facial recognition, and secure cloud based data storage
Swift Transit - worldwide charter air services from bush planes to executive jets
Aficionado Quilts - handmade quilts in patchwork, crazy, art, star, sashiko, kantha, and block design styles, sold through a digital storefront and boutiques in Civitas, Bridges, Hilo, and Baja
Subian {whatever} - worldwide chain of clubs geared to young adults fourteen to twenty five with multiple dj and edm dance floors, live stages, roman style public baths, dart leagues, e-leagues, and sport screens, that serve food but are alcohol and drug free
Motley - a commercial real estate investment trust with worldwide, stellar, and interstellar properties
Sojitz {twin suns} - a sogo shosha {general trading company} and interstellar export trading company with offices in Civitas, Yousai, the Enclave, Bridges, Kamloops, Leyte, Hilo, and the Spaceport
Aspis {shield} - (logo is a horned viper striking from a coil on a hoplon shield) designs and manufactures athletic and sports protective equipment, gear, and uniforms, also armor for military and emergency services personnel, vehicles, and buildings, and also breathable, flexible, puncture resistant, heat and water resistant textiles and uniforms for athletic, sport, military, and emergency services personnel
Gruppa Storozhey {watchmen group} - commercial, residential, and military security system manufacture, installation, and maintenance; security monitoring and armed patrols for residential, commercial, military, and industrial clients; armed guard services and escorts; commercial and military surveillance equipment manufacture; commercial and military countermeasure equipment manufacture; armored car services; armored vehicle manufacture; secure global transportation, logistics, and inventory management; secure vaults and bonded warehouses; cash management and processing; payment services
Yojimbo {bodyguard} - (logo silhouette of an anthropomorphic rabbit with ears bound in a warrior topknot wearing kimono, hakama, and daisho) close protection specialist services for private clients as well as government officials, celebrities, parliamentary and diplomatic ministers, protection of corporate and government buildings, residential protection for visiting dignitaries, counter reconnaissance at events, diplomatic functions, and key sites, searching and access control, counter terrorism activities with law enforcement, military, and government units
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Moro, 'a quiet place in the country', sited in a broad valley at the southern edge of the Sequoia Rainforest in the Satoyama Chiku {managed woodlands district} - geographically at the border of the eastern sector of the Southern Steppe region of the Tairiku continent. It is a chartered city of the Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku (for retired spacer crew and the land bound Ichizoku members). [Moro is near the southern border of the chiku, Zakharovich Fortress is near the northern border of the chiku.] The geography around the city of Moro is a mosaic of foothills, woodlands, temperate rainforest, and rivers, streams, canals, ponds and resevoirs. The climate is warm with an annual mean temperature between thirteen and twenty three degrees celsius, a spring/summer wet season rainfall average of about two hundred centimeters, and a better than even chance of a few summer typhoons coming from the coasts south, and east of the city. The portion of the Sequoia Rainforest located in the Satoyama Chiku, home to more than five thousand plant species (thirty percent of which are unique), is classified as a sustainable, renewable timber protectorate by Parliament and must follow strict logging and forestry guidelines and regulations. The forest here is dominated by tsuga, fir, hemlock, beech, oak, bamboo, ferns, sedges, shrubs, lichens and mosses, mushrooms, willow, sugi, sequoia, ironwood, tabunoki, axe breaker, greenheart, cedar, stone oak, and rhododendron. Also making appearences are black bears, gold eagles, wild horses, chernaya puma {black cougar}, giant salamander, sika, grass lizards, dragonflies, serow, macaque, aodaisho {blue general snake}, tanuki, and fireflies. Unlike many cities on Nejiro that have civic centers and/or high rises in the middle of the city, Moro has the Akaiki Stands - unofficially referenced as 'The Park' by the locals - a microcosm of the Sequoia Rainforest preserved by the City Charter, it is credited with much of the relaxed vibe of the city. The city is filled with traditional nihon style minka architecture and construction invisibly integrated with modern conveniences and materials such as streaming holos, wireless internet, solar, rain barrel hvac, and hydrocell technology. The largest example of this is the sprawling Moro Station, which has dozens of platforms for all the regional and continental passenger and freight lines on the move daily, a rolling stock depot, warehouses (several of which are kept reserved as public shelters during typhoon season), a large public market, and several comfortable and quiet waiting areas. Buildings in the city are generally built on stilts due to the proximity of the canals and the myriad waterways, and have laquered wooden boardwalks and engawas instead of sidewalks and squares. There are a few continental highways and tollways but most freight is moved through the waterways or via rail. What roadways are available are generally narrow, two lanes at most, (the city itself being an exception - for as many as two additional lanes in high traffic areas, one of these dedicated to the public transit trams and buses) and are engineered to a high degree to handle drainage several different ways simultaneously. The cache system that was developed for this is highly popular (and in use in many other places on Nejiro) as the water is recycled and filtered into agricultural irrigation. There is a regional airport, Akaiki Airfield {red tree}, located south of the city, used primarily by the Nejiro Fire Brigade Satoyama Chiku Battalion - Search and Rescue Units and Wildland Firefighters, and also by personal aircraft, the local aviation clubs, and a small amount of freight, business, and tourist travel with regular flights scheduled weekly. Local mass transit consists of water taxis on the canals, and buses and trams throughout the city. Electric bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles (rental and ownership) are also an extremely popular transit choice and they comprise more than a third of city traffic. Most of the local industry is situated around Timber. Local manufacturing includes lumber mills and yards, paper mills, printers, book binders, textile mills, ink and dye makers, stationary and calligraphy tool makers and supply, umbrella and parasol makers, boatyards (junks, barges, and river boats), electric vehicle (consumer, commercial, agricultural) manufacture, cabinet and furniture makers, tool and equipment manufacture and supply for logging, forestry, carpentry, agriculture, and construction. Agriculture here is chiefly organic sustainable open field plantations (tree, hemp, bamboo), rice fields (paddy and wild - paper, textiles, and sake), autumn barley fields, fruit and nut orchards, free range livestock pastures from beef to poultry, freshwater fishing, and some foraging of the woods and forests - largely for mushrooms. There are roughly thirty three thousand permanent residents of Moro, with an additional ten thousand or so, attributable to an abundance of public and private boarding schools, the two score or so logging camps, fire lookouts, and Wylde Ranger stations in the hills north of the city, also to the NPO Sequoia Regional Headquarters and the Nejiro Fire Brigade Satoyama Chiku Battalion being located in the city. Moro is governed by an elected Mayor (currently Sjors Zackary) and their appointed staff, working with an elected Ward Council which supports its own Sheriffs Department, Fire and Forestry Service, Green Utility Service (water, power, sanitation), and Magistrate Court. [The Satoyama Chiku is governed by Naomi Sachie, Meritous, Common House MP from her office in Moro.] The suburban residential areas of the city are very slowly growing as families and retirees discover (through word of mouth - no advertising due to adamant public opinion that 'country folk wanna stay country') and enjoy Moro's slower and more relaxed pace of life and emigrate to 'that overgrown town'.
Akaiki Stands is a seven hundred ha nature preserve in the middle of the city, an original part of the Sequoia Rainforest, with trees more than three thousand years old, that the city builders chose to leave in place - surrounded by a public park - The Lawn. 'The Park' has a number of running and hiking trails rated from novice to expert, cobblestone walking and biking paths, and unpaved path horse trails, all over which Park Rangers lead tours in a variety of topics from birding to foraging for students, tourists, and hobbyists. 'The Park' is encircled by another hundred ha of wide and soft green lawns and stategic placements of shade trees, playgrounds (skate parks, chess and go challenge boards - life and table size, ice rink, swimming pools, pitches, courts - basketball, tennis) benches, cobblestone trails, and gardens for people to relax or frolic, picnic and play.
Akaiki Ampitheatre, located adjacent to 'The Park', and constructed completely of preserved or laquered local woods has five thousand seats, handmade by local craftsmen, from which to enjoy concerts and theater during the warm dry days and evenings in the autumn and winter. It also hosts Graduations in March, and the Kids at Heart Egg Hunt in early April that sends you off with clues for locations in and out of Moro.
Footie Field is a ten thousand seat stadium that hosts both amateur and professional association football matches. The roof, which resembles an umbrella, is constructed of transparent polymer compounds over metal spines engineered to let in enough sunlight to keep the real grass growing; to shield the spectators from sun, wind, and rain; to completely power the structure from solar; and to provide all the water for the real grass field, the ground based thermal hvac system, the food and beverage vendors, and the restrooms and locker rooms from the catchment and recycle system. It is a designated public shelter during typhoon season.
The Satoyama Gazette is a local community newspaper that covers Moro, the Satoyama Chiku, and the Sequoia region at large. The paper also runs planetary, stellar, and interstellar headlines in its daily print and expanded digital editions. The paper enjoys great support from both its loyal local base in Moro, but also from its regional, worldwide, and stellar advertisers and subscribers, and only needs to charge one Ryu for a daily print edition and/or one Ryu weekly for its expanded digital edition to maintain a generous profit.
Green Cab Co. is faithfully modeled after the historic London cabbies and their iconic vehicles, in this case painted hunter green, digitized and electric. The drivers encyclopedic knowledge of the city and its environs as well as the wider area around the city, and their uniforms are also faithfully copied and applied to local conditions. The company has recently expanded into Hilo.
Shinseina Kokina Seiiki Mosque {sacred noble sanctuary} is a scaled down version of the beautiful Al-Haram Mosque that only covers one city block.
Ao Ushi {blue ox} manufactures competition and professional hand axes, manufactures chainsaws, manufactures powered logging tools and equipment, manufactures the industrial logging mech Kikori {wood cutter} (2.3 million Ryu) and variations for forestry, firefighting, mining, and agriculture. [This is a local version of the LM4C Lumberjack.]
Moro Polytech is a top ten public school that teaches up to five thousand students, (and up to another five thousand digitally) vocations, engineering, applied sciences, business, construction, agriculture, environment and climate science, math, social science, health, humanities, design, estate management, household management, and hospitality. It is a key center of research in the development of polymers, microwave physics, and non toxic food flavors and colors. MedGel, a plant based haemophilic polymer that forms a mesh to stop traumatic bleeding and seal internal and external wounds was developed in one of its labs and now used commonly in Nejiro's military and emergency trauma medicine, and also in veterinary and human surgical fields. The Moro Polytech Library is a six story complex that holds more than three million printed works and nearly six million electronic and digital resources, it is equipped with a twenty eight hour study center, an I-Space which includes audio-visual information and production areas, the VR Experience Zone, the internet of Things, laser cutting and engraving, vinyl cutting, 3D scanning and printing, book scanning, and large format printing.
Waterlily manufactures usb portable, residential, commercial, and industrial hydrocell and hydroelectric generators and their accessories - portable solar panels, portable wind turbines, power packs, power cables, charge controllers, adapters, and inverters, offers repair services and maintenance contracts.
Radost Sake {joy rice wine} produces Junmai Ginjo Genshu Sake {pure rice undiluted sake} with bold rich fruity and earthy flavor tones with hints of ripe melon, pear, plum, cinnamon, and cardammom.
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Toride Yama Koizumi-jo {citadel mountain Koizumi castle}
Stronghold of the Koizumi Dai Ichizoku
[population of the landhold is approximately one million, it is the most densely populated landhold on Nejiro]
In a valley of the Akashi Yama {redstone mountains} formed by a fault the right angled face of a palisade three kilometers long was gashed nearly at its foot by a narrow horizontal slit four meters high permitting entry to the caverns interior. Inside is a maze of small caverns linked together with a gigantic vaulted bubble of rock too high for any torch beam to illuminate, fifty seven meters deep, tapering to forty five meters and forty two meters at either end. At the back eighteen different openings lead deep into further tunnel complexes. Springs of freshwater circulate in several of the tunnels. Nothing of the natural face of the mountain, a rugged cliff with a hanging curtain of rock two meters thick, was changed, but the inside was transformed into a beautiful, opulent, and ornate, almost byzantine living space. The lip of the cave was filled in with native rock so that the addition would look natural, leaving a wide opening that would serve as a main entrance. The doors were made of a solid bronze alloy, and embellished by local artisans with symbols important to the Ichizoku. A ramp was formed out of blocks of crushed rock and slagged solidly into place before the natural courtyard and steps were cut into the sides of the ramp. The space just inside the rock wall was chosen for offices and living quarters for the administrators,the Chatelaine (currently Karen Wynn), and the Seneschal (currently Anne Todd Caffrey). An inner wall was built up paralleling the natural curtain, and levels began to be floored in, with windows cut evenly into the rock face and each window is fitted with tight shutters of the same bronze alloy as the doors. Natural chimneys leading from the interior caves to the clifftop provide ventilation and deep artesian wells and surface water sources in the tunnels allow for water to be pumped right into baths and sinks throughout the complex. The thermal layer under the ridge provides heat that with the flip of a lever can be diverted out of the complex. The communications tower is built high on the outer cliff with a long winding stair leading from inside on the ground level. The complex is regularly occupied by more than five thousand people. Out of the rubble quarried from the caverns were built outbuildings and residences for more than ten thousand in the east end of the valley near Tengu Lake {raven demon}. The one to three story stone buildings are built on pilings for circulation of air and flood protection with varicolored slate roofs and bronze alloy shutters that have decorative bands of color that represent family, ichizoku, corporate, and guild affiliations engraved, enameled, or painted on them. The lake was named for its shape resembling a ravens outstretched wing, its deep depths - three hundred and thirty two meters at its deepest, and more than occaisonal flooding. The fifty six kilometer long and seventy four kilometer wide freshwater lake accomodates both commercial and recreational fishing (especially popular are the king threadfin salmon) and boating, while the sandy beaches and fields of wildflowers are a favorite recreational venue of the Ichizoku and tourists alike year round. There are also several pastures for domestic herd animals and poultry, along with dozens of greenhouses that grow everything from wildrice to orchids in the ninety seven square kilometer valley. The above ground outlet of Tengu Lake the Ishikaribetsu {greatly meandering winding river}, flows for about two thousand kilometers southwest in a broad arc and empties into Mikadzuki Bay {crescent moon}, east of the Kapula Koichizoku landhold, and finally into the Same no Umi {shark ocean}. The underground outlet of Tengu Lake flows into the Kasukedo Taki {cascade waterfall} which plunges out of the side of Yu Shan {jade mountain}, at six hundred cubic meters per second, over seven hundred meters above the Tang Wan Shuichi {punchbowl pool} - itself approximately three hundred meters deep, west of the Irokane Valley {gold bronze alloy}.
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The Shinrin {forest} continent is the second largest landmass on the surface of Nejiro. It is 19.573 million square kilometers in area, and lies just seventeen degrees south of the equator at its most northern point. Earthquakes are common,as many as fifteen hundred are recorded yearly with magnitudes ranging from four to six occurring regularly and lessor tremors happening almost daily. The total population of the continent is approximately five million people with the highest densities in the cities of Majuro and Rainbow, alog with the Koizumi Dai Ichizoku landhold. The tropical climate supports wetland savannas, jungles, rainforests, and cloud forests with jungle highlands, hilly plains, grasslands and wetlands to the north. The south is dominated by mountains and rainforests all the way to the coastlines. The mean temperature is 25.2 degress celsius and the annual rainfall average is over five hundred centimeters. The dry season lasts from June thru November, and the wet season from December thru May, with monsoons common February through April, and typhoons most likely from December through March. There is a high level of biodiversity with over one million identified insect species, a large number of mammals and reptiles like ataru {hawkbats}, forest elephants, bears, tigers, deer, frogs, leopards, coywolves, alligators, lizards, macaques, gibbons, hares, snakes, dromosaurs {leopard size velociraptor like feathered reptiles}, boar, hema {river horse}, and rhino are common throughout the continent. There are more than six hundred bir species, several dozen species of dreigiau cymru {welsh dragons - scaled and feathered flying 'lizards'}, over fifty thousand plant species, and more than three thousand species of freshwater fish like water snakes, catfish, carp, arapaima, tambaqui (the best tasting fish in the world), piranha, eel, stingray, tansui shark {freaswater}, peacock bass, and vampire fish.
The Akashi Yama {redstone mountains} and the Tozai no Nettaiurin {living jewel rainforest} thrive in the south, occupying more than eleven million square kilometers of the continent. The rainforest is dense with an average canopy height of ninety four meters. The mountains are mainly composed of basalt, rhyolite, silica, quartz, andesite, aluminum, chromium, titanium, corundum, carbon, and gold. But the abundant amounts of red sandstone, rose quartz, hematite, iron, chalcedony, garnet, rutile, and red jadeite close to the surface gives them their signature color and paints many of the southern beaches in multiple shades of pink. Also found here , in small amounts exclusive to the continent, are the Hinohoseki {firegems} semi-prescious gemstones composed of black silica with inclusions of iridescent red, yellow, and orange minerals with an appearance similar to opal that are worth as much as fifteen thousand ryu per carat. The tallest peaks are Akai-Oka-san {mount red hill} at 4289 masl, followed by Tamayama {jade mountain} at 4195 masl. Akashi Yama has more than five hundred summits which range in height from two thousand masl to just over four thousand masl and an average height of three thousand masl. About ten percent of these are volcanoes, most are dormant, but there are sixty three still active volcanoes (mostly strato type) in the range. The most famous is Haku-san {mount haku - white mountain}, which is a shield volcano still actively forming the Gemini Hanto {twin peninsula}. It is located on the western side of the peninsula and is seven hundred sixty nine kilometers across with an elevation of two thousand sixty three masl. It continues to grow at a steady rate of several meters per year, and has oozed lava, steam, and smoke daily for the past thirty decades from several different vents that ultimately flow into Emerald Bay and the Same no Umi, and is generally covered by fog banks.
To the northeast is the Kusonokawa {river of grass} composed of hilly grasslands, tropical savanna, marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and beaches. Supercell Storms are common here (and over most hill and grassland landscapes across Nejiro) during the wet season. It is mostly occupied by amphibians, reptiles, snakes, turtles, and insects. In addition there are hundreds of bird species that make this their home, most noteably the oniwatori {king chicken}, the harrier owl, and madana starlings. Also several small mammal species like beaver, badgers, swiftfoxes, meerkat, painted dogs, minks, otters, and rats. There are also several dozen large herds of nihodia {four legged mammal of tawny brown or black color that resembles a deer but has the lower jaw of a boar with tusks nd moveable horns on its head that it can move forward lile a lance to defend and attack - some ranchers raise it domestically for its meat, horns, and fur}, gazelle, springbok, impalas, wild spotted horses, zebra, kabau {water buffalo}, aknata, and prides of saja {large tawny colored felines with manes}, hyena, alfahd {large, fast, spotted felines}. To the northwest is the Ran Jangala {orchid jungle}. The dense jungle covered highlands sit on hills and plateaus between six hundred and fifteen hundred meters above sea level with abundant fertile soil due to more than one hundred dormant and active volcanoes in the region. Unlike the rest of the continent the tropical highlands experience a more uniform amount of rainfall throughout the year and a temperature range that rarely varies from twenty four degrees celsius during the day, and nineteen degrees celsius after nightfall. There are plentiful bamboo, cocoa, coffee, sugar, and tea plantations, also tree, fruit, and nut groves. The Gakkel Ridge originates from a tectonic event millenia ago. It is seven thousand two hundred eighty five kilometers long and runs mostly parallel to the Flowerdale River and then curves north to the Saihokutan Hanto {northernmost peninsula}, (about thirteen hundred kilometers west of the city of Samar) and then continues through the ocean. There are several islands off the north coast of the continent that are the peaks of submerged Gakkel Ridge mountains breaking the surface. The Gakkel Ridge forms the border between the Ran Jangala and the lower elevations of the Kusonokawa.
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Oniwatori {king chicken} are native wild fowl that resemble chickens that stand approximately one meter tall. They are found across Nejiro in forests, jungles, and grassland with trees to roost in. They fly short distances, are aggressive, and quick. They are omnivorous and consume seeds, fruit, nuts, small reptiles and amphibians, insects, flowers, leaves, small rodents, fish, or really anything remotely edible that can fit in their mouth. They are commonly found in shades of red and brown, with rooster tails in shades ranging from blue green buff to iridescent blackish blue. Hens lay extra large eggs with golden brown shells in hidden nests and roosts. Some farmers raise them domestically with the assistance of herd and guardian dogs. Molted feathers are popular with fly fishermen, crafters, and costumers. Post mortem feathers are harvested for uses such as plant pots, feather meal, insulation, and cellulose fibers for textiles and plastics.
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2 items of interest:
Is there a date for may?
Is there a racing industry for the chocobo? If not "Ibis" will try and start one, because of the sheer absurdity of it.
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Are we having a battle tomorrow? What forces should we bring?
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Are we having a battle tomorrow? What forces should we bring?
yes. bring both your attack units. the one for the guns and the one that was just shot at >:D
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I thought that it was next weekend. I made plans for tomorrow.
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I thought that it was next weekend. I made plans for tomorrow.
No for some reason I said the 29th ... that is Friday :-X
Enjoy what you have planed for :thumbsup:
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“Command to GSF we have a sat photo of the gun emplacements.”
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“Command to GSF we have a sat photo of the gun emplacements.”
"Acknowledged."
OOG: Anthony, I'm going to need a Karnov and 2 Longinus squads as well as something to represent the Mauna Kea for tomorrow.
Looking at the photo, I'm guessing that's where the Long Toms are and the one building with the turrets around it is the Shiro.
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"Acknowledged."
OOG: Anthony, I'm going to need a Karnov and 2 Longinus squads as well as something to represent the Mauna Kea for tomorrow.
Looking at the photo, I'm guessing that's where the Long Toms are and the one building with the turrets around it is the Shiro.
no this is gust the big guns. the Shiro itself is a bit north and has smaller weapons to protect it.
The tall building is the OP for the guns. The different pillbox placments have MG. The larger bunkers have heavy weapons. The tank turrets are what they are.
Got you covered for the toys.
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“Give us an hour to get ashore and another to poke around.” Ali Babba will tell the skipper of the Kea. “That should give both teams to see what they have to play with.” Looking at Lojnant Sjalbranna. “Will you take the left?”
“That will work for us. We will fly in at wave top and drop in at the far point by the pillbox.” Looking at the sat image they have.
“Good we will use the small boats to get to the beach here then work our way in at this turret.” Pointing to the Scimitar turret on the cliff at the beach edge.
“Just make sure all of you are under cover by 0300 as the Destroyer is going to drop some rounds to get those gun crews take shelter.”
“We plan to be inside way before that.” Both team leaders respond.
“Hay look these guys don’t think that anyone would be coming in from the land side. The box is open and nobody is home.”
“OK we have a way in. Stay sharp and use the new toys. Keep them alive for two reasons, one dead men can’t talk and our paymasters don’t like unnecessary breakage.”
“Roger that.” From all members of the 190th as they get ready to play tunnel rat.
“Good thing these things have motors. Be a long time rowing.”
“Cut the noise, we are not looking to tell them we are here after all. Besides you will need the energy to climb that cliff side.”
“Wow that was some climb.”
“Now get you butts moving to that bunker.”
“YO boss nobody is home.”
“OK let me in. Nobody is home but the door is locked.” Reaching in to his bag of tricks. “Open and let me in.” and the door opens.
“What not using the line boss?”
“Way too old hat … maybe later.” As they move in to the tunnels under the site. “Keep your eyes open and mouths shut. Try not to kill them. They don’t talk when dead.”
The Manua Kea and the two Hammer’s patrol boats move close to sure so that they can deploy infantry units they have. All three boats are running at low power so the mufflers keep the noise form the engines down. The skipper of the Kea informs all assault units that the three boats will be close by to give fire support as needed but will be running silent until the fireworks start, so they do not get the attention of the gun crews.
Paval will ask command if the Destroyer off shore can drop some rounds on the coast to keep the Nakazawa gun crews heads down while they off load the infantry they have.
“Shujin George I want you and your team on the Tengoku no hoshi in five mikes. Have Tai-i Takahashi go to Moro to pick up units that will be dropped on Nakasawa’a gun site. I want you their ten mikes ago!”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
A little while after 0300 the coast area north of Nazakawa Shiro is shelled by the Destroyer.
A quarter after three in the morning things get hot at the site of Nakazawa’s Costal gun emplacements.
“OK I will give you one chance to live. Shut down you vehicles and you live don’t and I roast all of you!!” From the loud speakers on the Phoenix Hawk.
Looking at the BattleMech closing on them and another one just behind the two motorized squads turn off the vehicles.
“OK we need to setup security for when they come back.” From Captain Theophanos. The Goblins may have moved off for now but when they find friends they will be back.”
“Gentlemen, just where do you think you are going?” From the OP tower base a squad from the 190th pops out the entrance at the base that the spotter team just exited. “To all GSF units most of the underground is locked down. The joint is large so do take care and check targets before pulling the trigger. We that have been running the tunnels that you for doing so.”
A barking will come from the gun bunker that the Eagles just exited.
“GSF command guns are ours. Get the main assault force moving. We will hold until they make our POZ. Just tell them not to take their sweet about it.” Captain Theophanos will send to command.
The other three squad members will retrieve what they can of their fallen team member.
“OK so this will have to do. I can respect it as well.” Ali Babba will turn from the gun captain. “Babba to Captain Theophanos the gun crews will not fire on the Shire or Nakazawa forces. We have them and I understand this.”
“OK people time to move. The assault force has the guns and we need to move before Nakazawa and the Black Dracs push our people out.” Grayjoy gets his Marauder moving.
“You heard the man, get moving.” The Black Knight falls in behind him. “Any units with damage hold the back door.”
“That she demon! Get me the ‘Mech commander now!”
‘Yes sir.”
“What do you need now?”
“I need you exit and you here now That she demon just had her thrice cursed GSF hit and take control my costal guns.”
“So send in you troops the deal with this. We are holding your main line and if you do not think they will move if we do you had better think again.”
“Well with the guns how long do you thing you can hold with the artillery they have? Also the other she witch dropped ‘Mechs and armor to help the attack force.”
“I see you and our problem. We will move to area three. It can handle our DropShip but you will not be able bring much.”
“At this point I have no choice. How long?”
“Our ship will be on site in two hours.”
“I will be there with time to spare.”
“Flight control I have a DS moving to just outside Nakazawa Shiro. It is nor squawking any ID.”
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From: Ironborn comms traffic (transcript):
(Capt. Pavel Markov, Mauna Kea): "We have the guns, sir. The artillery crews have taken shelter inside the bunker to hide from the Hammers' troops, but it's only a matter of time before we force our way in. Nearly all of the seaside turrets have been taken out."
(Col. Euron Greyjoy, Marauder "Silence"): "Roger that. Vladeska, Carlos, Maria, report."
(Sgt. Vladeska Drakov, Karnov "Talon"): "Portside Thumper is silent. No casualties taken. Although the Longinus armor is taking a little longer vacating the building."
(Corporal Ling Shan, Longinus Alpha squad leader): (Sound of metal being crushed out of shape) "FINALLY! Took you guys long enough breaking that ammo loader. The sarge is waiting for us outside. Let's double time it, people!"
(Drakov): "I see them coming out now. The observation post is ours as well, though the battle armor had some trouble getting through the doors. They spotted some rats fleeing the sinking ship, but couldn't get the drop on them."
(Greyjoy): "They won't get far with all the troops we dropped on them. Carlos?"
(Sgt. Carlos Sandoval, Hawk Moth): "We dropped some of the land-facing turrets. We can clear them given enough time. Suffered rotor damage, but nothing substantial."
(Greyjoy): "Continue to provide support for our forces there, Sergeant."
(Sandoval): "Yes, sir."
(Lt. Maria Botley, Phoenix Hawk "Matriarch"): (shouting over external loudspeaker) "OK, I will give you one chance to live. Shut down your vehicles and you live. Don't and I roast all of you!"
(Greyjoy): "Having fun, Lieutenant?"
(Botley): "I caught two motorized infantry squads, Colonel. Pegged one of 'em. Their friends all bugged out when they saw our 'Mechs. 4 Goblins and 2 more infantry squads, gunning it to the east. I got the stragglers. They've complied like good boys and powered down. What do ya want me ta do with them?"
(Greyjoy): "Put them with the other prisoners. Jack can have them once we get back."
(Botley): "It's a nice view from over here. Maybe I'll keep this place."
(Greyjoy): "You can try, but I don't think the Governor will be too happy about that. (To the GSF main force) "OK people, time to move. The assault force has the guns and we need to move before Nakazawa and the Black Dracs push our people out. (To the ordinance unit) Julia, get the recovery and ordinance truck out of here. Suzaku, Alpha Platoon. protect the trucks."
(Mechwarrior Fuka Hiyami "Suzaku", Marauder "Crow's Eye"): "Hai, Colonel."
(Greyjoy): "The rest of you, on me. Today, Nakazawa gets his, one way or the other."
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:)
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Well done dude :thumbsup:
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Way to go!
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“We are pulling back. The GSF has taken control of the artillery. All ‘Mech units are to move out now.”
“What about the armored units?”
“The heavy armor will cover the ‘Mechs and hovers as they move to the LZ, they will hold until we are clear.”
“Hai!”
“The hovers will cover our rear just in case the GSF break the line?”
“Hai!”
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Sorry I missed the game. :-[
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Rainbow is a small city densely packed with buildings and people. The current population of 1,053,367 lives and works in just 167 square kilometers in the northwestern jungle highlands of Shinrin between the Tozai no Nettaiurin {living jewel rainforest} and the Ran Jangala {orchid jungle}. It is a high energy city and only dims the lights, so to say, between two and five am. It is a Free City started by a cooperative of several nearby industrial parks that moved together due to severe flooding. The city is built on the north side of a bowl shaped crater on the top of a rounded hill mostly covered in foliage, Haree Chotee {green peak}, one thousand three hundred twenty seven meters above sea level and just under one thousand meters across. The hill is belived to be the remains of a long extinct shield volcano. Due to the regular amounts of humidity and rainfall most days are quite foggy - parasols, umbrellas, and hats of all kinds are omnipresent, but on clear days the humidity engenders dozens of rainbows over the green covered hills. This phenomenon brought about the city's name. The Chowa no Kawa {harmony river} passes slightly northeast of the city, accessible by canals it serves to move cargo into the city, (and around the region) via river barges and junks, and then southeast to Lake Wanaka and the city of Majuro. There are a dozen freight railways bringing materials and goods from bananas to teak from plantations and mines across the continent into the city. There are also several high speed rail lines that provide speedy passenger service to the cities of Samar, Yakan, and Majuro from the modern architctural marvel of Enfys Station {rainbow}; whose diamond gridded compound curved steel shell is covered in a plastic based transparent polymer roof system that allows diffuse sunlight to illuminate the building and maintain a cool temperature in the interior. At night the Station is illuminated by programmable energy effecient lights glowing from the arched roof. The Rainbow Aerodrome is large enough to land small craft and carries cargo and passengers to worldwide intercontinental, island, and stellar destinations daily. The city is governed by a publicly elected Council that appoints a Mayor, (currently Tobiah Lausen) to professionally oversee the administrative operations of the city and implement Council policies. The city population is ethnically mixed and a melting pot of planetary diversity. Though the city is young, Rainbow was charterd by Parliament just seventy eight years ago, it is the fastest growing economy on planet and attracts workers, investors, and business to the wide array of opportunities available from planetary, stellar, and interstellar sources. Most travel inside the city is via subway, even cargo and mail. Except for main thoroughfares, most roadways are narrow lanes allowing more space for warehouses, factories, and apartment buildings, walking and bicycling are highly encouraged. The city architecture has a pleasing mix of high rises, shikumen {an architectural style combining east asian and western elements} and art deco (with great attention paid to thermodynamic engineering). Typically buildings are an average of six stories and constructed of stone or brick with a heavy wooden door and a stylistic stone arch. The city's byword is innovation and the economy depends on such in its industry, commerce, transport, trade, and finance sectors. The city manufactures mostly consumer goods and mass market goods, making a wide variety of products such as sports equipment, baby products, bicycles, brushes, radios, notebooks, ball bearings, tablets, personal care products, parasols, furniture, hats, power cells, appliances, umbrellas, integrated circuits, cookware, and electronic bidets. But there are also textile mills, agricultural processing plants, food and beverage factories, and distilleries. Wholesale and retail are also important to the city's livelihood and shopping venues, arcades, and markets are heavily distributed throughout the city, street vendors are ubiquitous. The media and film industry both have more than a minor presence, many film and television studios are headquartered in Rainbow. The city has scores of cinemas and multiplexes and there are two major Film Festivals hosted in the city each year - Animation is Film in September, and The Golden Flower Film Festival in February. There is a strong spectator sport culture and Kickboxing and MMA Fighting have as high a popularity as Association Football and Basketball. The Twin Kirin ball clubs are well ranked in their leagues and enjoy a high level of support from the residents. Tourism is another large portion of Rainbow's economy, as Shinrin, and Rainbow in particular have some of the highest disposable income levels on Nejiro, so many of Nejiro's finest resorts, hotel chains, cuisine, and amusements have representation here. Greenlands Public Park is one hundred and eighteen thousand meters of curated green spaces and gardens that hosts the Tako to Ongaku-sai {kite and music festival} every October. The Choa Po Seu {tiger shrine} is a beautiful chinese joss house dedicated to the chinese tiger god of good fortune, it features southern chinese architecture and design, that is especially busy during the New Year Holidays when many come to ask for success in their careers, love, money, or fertility. The Festival of Hearts is a street festival that explodes through Rainbow on the weekends between Valentine's and White Day celebrating romance, love, and joy, with hearts of all sizes, shapes, colors, and fabrications on display everywhere throughout the city. Samkranti {astrological passage} marks the arrival of spring in April and is celebrated for four days around the solstice with traditional rituals, parties, and festivals, as well as a city wide water fight that most residents, and a large amount of tourists, participate in. Though December and January is when the tourists really flock to Shinrin in general, and Rainbow in particular, for the most sunshine hours of the year - not to mention the most photogenic rainbows. One of the most well known businesses with their origin in Rainbow is the Mad Hatter Tea Company. The company owns several tea plantations, urban and vertical farms that grow reserve and rare teas, and also has a digital store and boutique stores in most of the high end shopping venues on planet and the stellar system, that offers exclusive and common blends of tea leaves, a wide array of tea paraphernalia, teaware, biscuits, and an ever changing limited monthly offering of hats of all shapes and sizes. Mount Bromo is a primary attraction a few dozen kilometers southwest of the city in the Valley of Flowers National Park, an active volcano whose top has been blown off. The crater inside constantly belches white smoke and other particles, and is surrounded by the Sea of Sand, fine volcanic ash with an overall unsettling and unearthly effect. Also in the park is Lake Toba, an immense volcanic lake about one hundred kilometers long and thirty kilometers wide, formed by an eruption some seventy thousand years ago, one of the largest resurgent caldera on Nejiro. The island in the middle of the lake, Berdea {green} has two lakes, Myrtle and Kaitoke, and many come to relax in their warm mineral waters.
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So next mission date is 5/29
With Nakazawa's big guns now out of the picture it is time for the main assault force to get moving.
With a few days time to make repairs and the big guns down the GSF has its chance to get Lord Nakazawa and bring him to justice for his actions.
You will need to move fast and hit hard as a report of an inbound DropShip has come in. You will need to get past his line and stop him from getting on that ship.
You did what repairs you could in the fiels and it is time to move out your assault units.
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Now just a few years from its bicentenary, the city of Majuro (population as of last census 2,062,347) began its charter process by the Saganami Dai Ichizoku after the second time the Vulcan Arms Industrial Park outgrew its borders (also chartered by the Saganami Dai Ichizoku). Majuro is built near the shores of Lake Wanaka, the largest freshwater body on the continent. The lake is 1636 km long and 279 km wide, with an average depth of 745 meters and a maximum depth of 1643 meters, in a rift valley formed by the genesis of the Gakkel Ridge. The bottom of of the lake is 1186 meters below sea level, but below this lies some seven kilometers of sediment, placing the rift floor between eight and eleven kilometers below the surface. There are severeal hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the lake with water reaching temperatures as high as fifty degrees celsius in places. Stormy weather on the lake is common and can result in waves as high as five meters. Over three hundred rivers and streams drain into the massive lake. The largest outflow tributary is the Flowerdale River which flows 1736 km northeast to the Akai Umi {red ocean}, with an average depth of ninety two meters it is navigable by both barges, and freighters with a maximum draft of sixteen meters. Majuro is the second largest center of heavy industry on Nejiro. Like Leyte, it is a fortified multi-walled city, both for protection from hostile forces, and to protect the city and environment from hazardous materials and processes. Many walled wards of the city also have moats of various sizes and materials to assist in seperation of hazardous materials and processes from other wards. Walls, residences, civic, and government buildings are lime-washed with crushed nacre (both for safety and an iconic, artistic appearance), all other buildings are whitewashed with a variety of earths and pozzolanic materials to achieve a wide span of color across the city, with an architectural watchword of elegance in form and function. The city keeps the most stringent safety and environmental protection standards globally. Majuro is one of the largest employers of engineers and technicians, with some of the highest salaries on Nejiro. STEM, the science news monthly magazine and broadcast channel, is headquartered here along with their digital and media production studios for educational and news programs. The Institute of Technology, a city sponsored public school teaching secondary thru university students, is associated with both the Guild apprenticeship system, and Nagoya University, and enjoys research and internship exchanges and collaborations with many of the city's and Nejiro's government departments, guilds, industries, and businesses, and graduates some of the finest field scientists and engineers in system. Majuro's endeavors include all aspects of industry from raw materials processing to aeronautics and robotics manufacturing. Its shipbuilding encompasses both military and civilian river, coastal, and deep water craft. Majuro is the third largest railroad manufacturer after Leyte and Tarawa. Majuro also manufactures heavy machine tools and equipment for mining, construction, transportation, power generation, materials production, and factories. Tourism is not a priority of the city economy, but it does have a few tourist centered activities such as sailing regattas, and lake activities. There is also the Rakko Hozon (a Crown Nature Preserve) on the opposite side of the lake, to which the gravid rakko females begin to arrive in late May and early June for their nesting grounds (established millenia before the founding of the city). Rakko {walking whales} are a protected species, an unofficial mascot of the city. They are large semiaquatic, furred, omnivorous, cetecea, with powerful jaws, nonretractile claws, strong limbs, and flipper like hind feet. They average about four meters long (with some males reaching five or six meters) and weigh about two hundred kilograms. On land; which they come to for fresh water, vegetation, and to give birth during the dry season; they waddle somewhat, but swims powerfully and gracefully in water where they spend the majority of their time, and hunt large fish like sunfish and sharks cooperatively. The last two weeks of the dry season, in November, the Flowerdale River trade lanes and Majuro Port shut down for the Rakko Gather to allow pods to rejoin and greet the new pups and return to sea without interference (after several early incidences led to greatly damaged ships and loss of life), only sailing vessels (unpowered and of limited metric) are allowed on the lake at this time. Over time this has become somewhat of a festival, very popular with photographers, tourists, and sailors. Photographers and tourists are allowed to observe through cameras, binoculars, or telescopes from outside a certain zone that stretches well into Lake Wanaka (there are usually several larger rakko males on sentry duty). City Security, and law enforcement is handled by a cooperative effort between the Saganami Household Guard, the Nejiro Defense Troop, Nejiro Peace Oficers, and the NPO Sea Patrol. Emergency services and hazardous materials mitigation on land and water are provided by the Nejiro Fire Brigade which serves the city from over two dozen houses.There is a publicly elected City Council which in turn elects a Mayor (currently Milton Bai). The largest airport on Shinrin is the Majuro Intercontinental, located on the outskirts of the city, has daily cargo and passenger flights worldwide, an irregular dropship schedule, and regular small craft flights across the stellar system. The jewel of the city is the art noveau style Majuro Station, home to a great many high speed passenger and freight lines that travel the continent daily, and also to the monorail and tram systems that serve as public transportation for the city.
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The Vulcan Arms Industrial Park was established by Phoenix Mercantile among the remains of some Terran Hegemony facilities soon after they established relations within the local system, over a century before the establishment of Nejiro. It started as a trade station and a place to process raw materials and agricultural products traded from the locals and slowly developed into military manufacturing and research and development labs in the interim years. Currently Vulcan Arms Industrial Park is the equivalent of four closed secure industrial parks bordered against each other plus the original facilities, all chartered by the Saganami Dai Ichizoku and Parliament. Vulcan Arms is one of the more secure locations on planet. It holds factories, workshops, and warehouses for the production, distribution, customization, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of military weapons, vehicles, gear, equipment, and supplies. It is also home to military research and development labs for the Military Ministry, the Defense Ministry, the Public Safety Ministry, and several Nejiroan defense contractors, including the primary laboratory of the Advanced Research Projects Agency. Vulcan Arms is located a few hundred kilometers north of Majuro on the eastern coast of Shinrin, on a tropical savanna near kilometers of pink sand beaches and the deeply violet waters of the Akai Umi. It has its own naval port and yard, commercial port, rail station, and air station. The 53431 residents have a half dozen guard gated communities with shops, marinas and yacht clubs, entertainment and cultural venues, parks and greenspaces, shrines and temples, restaurants and pubs, a light rail public transport system, as well as a central Town Hall and elected Mayor (currently Kamila Kawabe). Both the Saganami Household Guard and Saganami Security keep permanent contingents here, as well as the NPO, the NPO Sea Patrol, the Nejiro Fire Brigade, the Nejiro Defense Troop, and a few Nejiroan PMC security contingents.
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Quotable
Literature of any sort is fascinating. The passion of our entire species is contained in the great works of the people that have come and gone before us. The written word is the greatest and most amazing discovery of humankind when it's all said and done. It changed our ability to communicate, and it ensured that we would be able to pass on the stories that make up the fabric of our societies.
Keira Marcos
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boxes addressed to commanders and/or MWR officers of each active GSF, DCA, DCMS, NDT, NPO, NFB, Nejiroan Licensed and Registered PMC/PSC, Ichizoku Militia, ComStar, and emergency service units with full color pamphlets, registration forms, volunteer application forms, and donation sponsor forms arrive by the end of January 3069 in english or kanji as appropriate
RED Group Inc. Presents
The Gauntlet OCR
Green vs Blue Challenge
An annual charitable event with half the ticket fees and proceeds to benefit the Nejiro Public Parks Services, the Morale & Welfare Funds and the Dependent Funds of the Nejiro Defense Ministry Armed Forces (Green), and the Ministry of Public Safety Emergency Services Personnel (Blue) at Eyr Graig Koen {eagle rock park}, Hilo on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th April 3069. Registration deadline 31 March 3069.
Participant tickets (300 Ryu each - 20+) includes discounted hotel or camping accommodations, free parking, safety gear, hydration stations, access to the locker rooms, both team events, the 5K Fun Mud Run, the Tadpole Course, [similar to the original Ninja Warrior game show course in Japan] and the RED Market
Spectator Tickets (50 Ryu each) includes parking, bag check, access to the Viewing Areas and The Stands, the 5K Fun Mud Run (14+), the Tadpole Course (14+), and the Red Market
Prizes include limited edition Gauntlet OCR and Green vs Blue Challenge t-shirts, embroidered clean up hat, and yukata in the appropriate colors, mission patches, vinyl stickers, and challenge coins for events, medals for the team with the best Grinder time, exclusive sponsor swag, post event celebratory drinks
Day One Team Event (team minimum is three, maximum is ten): The Grinder
A fifteen kilometer obstacle course race with over thirty obstacles with variable challenges that may include - [thumbnail pictures with titles] Tarzan Swings, Belly Buster, Alligator Crawl, Slide for Life, Barb Wire Crawl, Mud Pit, Stake and Bar, Salmon Run, Black Ops, Strong Hold, Guillotine, Ship Boarding, Jump and Duck, Cargo Net, Chopper, Red Wings, Rope Climb, Sprints, Walk the Plank, Get a Grip, Kraken, Boiling Thunder, Siege Wall, Cliffhanger, Viking Tables, Extortion 17, Hale of Fire, Night Crawler, Pearl Dive, Brute Force, Dead Weight, Dry Hole, Swingers Ball, The Maze, Duck and Cover, Parker Parkour
Day Two Team Event (team minimum is three, maximum is ten): Infinite Hero
A ten hour themed endurance challenge that begins with a mission brief with maps and intelligence and proceeds through obstacles, challenges, puzzles, and problem solving scenarios and concludes at the extraction point. Will your unit be able to complete all the tasks and make it out safely? Teams are encouraged to band together solving complex physical and mental problems as they endure and overcome as one. The event uses OCR obstacles with twists like blindfolds, backwards, bound together team members, changes in direction, object retrieval, object reorientation and movement, that make you rethink how obstacles should be done. Beware traps, ambushes, 'rockfalls', 'fire', 'flood', 'mortar', and 'artillery' fire ('explosions' are armed with edible biodegradable glitter pods from air compressed shooters). Please wear the provided helmets, gloves, and safety goggles individually provided via your entrance application and fee.
Infinite Hero Mandatory Gear: plain black t-shirt, compass, rucksack, three liters of water, electrolytes, fast carb snacks, headlamp with extra power packs, two chemlights, roll of duct tape, thirty meters of paracord, pocket knife or multitool, black sharpie marker, blank index cards, one or two 2 meter pieces of pvc pipe, five gallon bucket
[social events (side quests?!) are opportunities where units may develop future intelligence, logistical, and/or auxiliary resources]
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Samar {evening conversation including music and poetry}, a college town, is a small city chartered by the Koizumi Dai Ichizoku near the northern tip of the Saihokutan Hanto {northernmost peninsula} of Shinrin east of the Gakkel Ridge. There are several private and public universities and colleges that are well known and well respected located here, among them Samar University, Sakamura Medical School, Morven Choir College, Institute of Advanced Study, Samar Polytechnic, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, and the Erasmian University of Humanism. There are also several popular private primary and secondary boarding schools located in and around the city. Also here is Gateway Field, a small airport and intercontinental airfield located south of the city. A large rail station is located near the enter of the city, Hokkyokusei {northstar} famous for its cathedral like design and its winding indoor paths through lush gardens and greenery, the serene setting is a wonderful escape from the chaos of the bustling station that serves the high speed rail lines of the continent and also the light rail public transport system of the city. Also in the city are the Kaiyosaigai Chushin {ocean disaster center} and the Global Tsunami Warning Center, suborganizations of NOAA (Neiro Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency), which both monitor and respond to global ocean events from the Akai Umi (to the east of Samar) and the Same no Umi (to the west of Samar). Samar architectural styles run from neo-classical to vernacular to neo-tropical and are deeply rooted in sustainability, attention to detail, and creating spaces that are open and airy. There is a very climate sensitive approach to the city architecture and the incorporation of lush landscaping and efficient natural shading and cooling techniques are a priority in the equatorial tropical climate. Beyond education some of the most popular industries in Samar are tourism, health, research, technology, publishing, and wild caught seafood. The pharmaceutical industry is the most prominent with eighteen pharmaceutical research labs and eleven biopharma and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies located in Samar proper, and several more research and development endeavors located in and around the jungles west of the city. The tourist industry is centered around sailing and surfing, along with some very well regarded hotels and a few premier cruise ship lines. The city (current population 128,572 plus as many as seventy thousand students) is governed by a publicly elected Mayor (currently Dean Fujioka) and their handpicked Aldermen executive council, working with a Ward Council that is elected by the individual city wards. Samar supports its own magistrate courts, police, fire, rescue, and other emergency response services, and is defended by contingents of the Koizumi Kokubo-gun {defense force} and the Koizumi Kaijo boei-gun {maritime defense force}. There is also a small NPO Tower with a resident agency and a unit of the NPO Sea Patrol located on the outskirts of the city port.
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RED Group Inc. Presents
The Gauntlet OCR
Green vs Blue Challenge
When Kapten Bjornsen received the pamphlet covering the Green Vs Blue Challenge, had thought to himself. 'If I can spare the troops, i'd love to send two contingents. The Kobold power armor troops, and the 190th. The Kobolds should be rotating home in time. I just hope they didn't go soft.' Once those options were taken care of, he called up Quartermaster Quist. Natanael responded quickly and made his way to the C.O.'s office. "Nate, other units are asking about the Night Night guns. I understand the investment into the lines and production facilities helped increase capacity. I'd like to submit two proposals to the board. Once we do, and we get their response, I'll let you in on my plans. I think you'll like them. Oh, and we need to find some volunteer Emergency Services units to test the Res-Q when it come off the assembly line. If that works, I'm not going to limit the patent. It's important to get them out there for rescues and emergency situations."
Nate smiled, "I'll put in a call to the board, and then see who we can find for the Res-Q unit testing. We may have to test some of the aspects ourselves. Things like handling, and stressing roads. However I think that the rescue units will be appreciative of our efforts."
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Yes hi hello. I've been wanting to play Battletech ever since I've seen Mechwarrior 3 in gaming magazines. I'm not quite sure what's going on in this thread... but is this were I can find a group to teach me, and play with? I'm south shore suffolk county.
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Yes hi hello. I've been wanting to play Battletech ever since I've seen Mechwarrior 3 in gaming magazines. I'm not quite sure what's going on in this thread... but is this were I can find a group to teach me, and play with? I'm south shore suffolk county.
this would be the place :thumbsup:
what you see going on is a campaign we have running for the last 7+ years.
We always have room for new players .
Do you know of Brothers Grimm in Selden?
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this would be the place :thumbsup:
what you see going on is a campaign we have running for the last 7+ years.
We always have room for new players .
Do you know of Brothers Grimm in Selden?
Of course! I was there just last week, trying to find anything BT related (didn't find even a single mini :( )
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Of course! I was there just last week, trying to find anything BT related (didn't find even a single mini :( )
They do not have any minis at this time. I hope they will be getting some of the force packs but I do not know.
Our next game is 5/29 if you want to see what we have going on
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Sure, what time? Is it 100% noob friendly? Should I bring anything?
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Sure, what time? Is it 100% noob friendly? Should I bring anything?
We start at 1pm. The game is advanced but I will work with you.
Just bring your lucky dice :thumbsup:
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We start at 1pm. The game is advanced but I will work with you.
Just bring your lucky dice :thumbsup:
Putting it in my schedule now! My name is Jonathan btw.
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And I'm John, welcome!
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Putting it in my schedule now! My name is Jonathan btw.
Anthony. Look forward to seeing you
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I'm John, the out of towner. Welcome to the group. This is a great group.
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Dromosaur
Hi New Guy :)
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I'm Jeff. It's nice to "meet" you.
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The luxury resort city of Yakan {from the textile - with bold colors and geometric patterns}, chartered by the Koizumi Dai Ichizoku during the first score of years after the settlement of the Ichizoku on their landhold, has a normal population of 173,457 that may swell to well over a million during events, festivals, and holidays with tourists from across the planet and stellar system. The city is located near the southern most area of Shinrin, at the ti of the eastern side of the Gemini Hanto {twin peninsula} with Emerald Bay on the west side of the city, and the Akai Umi to the east - with excellent surfing conditions most of the year. Yakan stretches from the tropical rainforests of the Flamenco Hills well into Emerald Bay [named for the nearby gemstone mine, not the turquoise waters of the bay} with a half dozen cruise terminals, commercial and fishing ports,and several large marinas and yacht clubs, with spectacular views of Haku-san {mount haku, white mountain (shield volcano)} across the bay. there is a small but sophisticated intercontinental aeroport, Izumrudnyy Aeroport {emerald}, capable of handling small craft and dropships, and has special accommodations for the Princess class lxury passenger liner dropships from the Neptune Orient lines and Phoenix Mercantile fleets. Rokkakkei Eki {hexagon station} which handles both the continental high speed rail lines and the city's light rail public transport system, is well known for its colorful abstract and fractal tile mosaics that cover the walls and floors of the station, inside and out. Hanabira Bun'ya {petal field} is a multiuse complex and the 'petals' of the stadium structure, as well as other structures in the complex are arranged as fibonacci repeating spirals. the stadium seats as many as one hundred thousand, all with optimum views of the action (a wide variety of sportsand athletic events, as well as concerts and cultural events), with demountable and retractable seats and fields, and a skydeck with bars, food kiosks, exclusive merchandise, and lounges. The green buildings of the complex are powered by solar and ground sourced geothermal (as is much of the city), designed to withstand earthquakes (tremors an almost daily occurrence), with the shell of the stadium covered in millions of petal shaped, spiral patterned panels of programmable lights that put on quite a show from twilight onward, in theme for individual events. The rest of the complex contains open green spaces, walking trails, a tennis facility, a health club, olympic size swimming and diving pools, pro-shops and boutiques, community playing fields, an extreme sports area, and a multilevel indoor arena that hosts equestrian sports, basketball, e-leagues, hockey, figure skating, and also concerts, events, banquets, and activities. Yakan is quite spread out, roads and boulevards are wide enough for regular traffic, which is limited to electric power, but are mostly used by delivery vehicles and livery vehicles. the tourists mostly use cabs and limosuines, but locals mostly use the light rail system to get around - it is quick and effecient, is not crowded, and covers the whole city including the hills, beaches, and port areas, although motorcycles and scooters are also popular. Parking lots and structures in the city are minimal and designed to be either invisible or beautiful to behold. The local single home residence communities are scattered throughout the city and are named after geometric patterns and shapes, many of these neighborhoods create a vibe of feeling and design inspired by their shapes. Tourism is the engine and primary ecnomy of the city, even the small amount of light industry in the city is focused on producing goods for the tourist trade, and there is enormous investment in the devotion and commitment to outstanding, exemplary, and exceptional service levels throughout the city from the lowest sanitation worker to the most exclusive concierge (and salaries definetly reflect this - e.g. wait staff earningsare commensurate with technicians or even engineers in other cities) [In general Nejiro is a non-tipping socirty and gratuities are only acceptable for favors and extraordinary services outside the norm.] kokyo Senta Koen {public center park} is a nine hundred acre public park (full of lush vegetation and flowers carefully curated from the nearby rainforests) at the center of the city bordered by civic buildings - City Hall, the Mayor's Mansion (currently Akihiro Madrigal), Unity Hospital, kinkyu Taio Honbu {emergency response headquarters} - with all services from the constabulary to firefighting and also the NPO Resident Office, the Yakan Gazette headquarters (a news daily that focuses on gossip, society news, calendars and coverage of local events that occaissionally publishes global human interest stories, and headline news),Yakan Community Polytech, Kokyo Toshokan {the public library}, the Yakan Magistrate Courthouse, and The Postal Service. this in turn is surrounded by Hana no Odori {flower boulevard} a tropical flower lined wide boulevard perfect for parades and street fairs, which is surrounded by high rise apartment buildings and hotels with views of the park, ocean, bay, or city depending on the orientaion of the building. The Amai {sweet} candy factory offers free tours and produces hand pulled saltwater taffy, hand pulled lollipops, konpeito, ichigo ame, peppermint creams, over one hundred flavors of jelly beans, chew candy, hard candy,and gunnys, also handspun ribbon candy, higashi, amanetto, and karinto. La Contessa is the finest hotel in Yakan, located right on the oceanfront of the Akai Umi, a luxury resort hotel and spa with a casino, private docks for the yachts of their most affluent guests in the natural lagoon in front of the hotel and uninterrupted views of the puffy pink sands of Akala Beach and the ocean beyond. the Grand Opera House (the most opulent on planet) hosts the finest touringart shows, symphonies, ballet and dance copanies, pop and rock concerts, broadway shows and theater, children's programming, speaking engagements, and opera companies. the Beachside ArtWalk contains extra wide sidewalks lined with tropical shade trees, artisan studios, art galleries, shops, izakaya, ryokan, sidewalk cafes, temples and shrines, museums, theaters, and music clubs on Akala Boulevard which runs parallel to the beach for over five kilometers, and is in easy walking distance of its bordwalks and waves. The Aquaria is located on the harbor and includes an aquarium, a water park, the Biosphere Gardens, The Lantern - a working lighthouse you can tour which also houses a museum and a popular restaurant, and the Big Lift - an elevator with a circular glass cabin that moves sideways over the harbor and then upwards more than forty meters, it has incredible three sixty views of Yakan and Emmerald Bay. Encanto {charm} is the most well known and exclusive nightclub on the continent, the venue exudes quality, style, and class from its Funktion1 soundsystem to the gourmet chef-grade food to the stellar lineup of DJ's and EDM aficionados. Zouk {party} is another well known popular nightclub with a complex of six dance floors that play a variety of dance music, making sure everyone can have a really great time. the Pleasure Piers extend into Emerald Bay, aresomewhat isolated on the far side of the harbor, and contain a wide variety of intimate adult delights for the over twenty five crowd. Tourists also enjoy the opennaie outdoor markets, casinos, rainforest trails, nude sunbathing, colorful yukata, beach leisure activities (or non-activities as the mod demands), amusement parks, shopsand boutiques, golf, gelaterias, bars and clubs, cirques, numerous panoramic vantage points, shows, fine dining, exotic gardens, pickleball, polo fields, indycar races, mediterranean style villas and perches villages in the hills, festivals, private cabanas, sailing, snorkeling, deep sea diving, scuba diving on the coral reefs, convention center events, tasting and cocktail tours, plazas and fountains, and rainforest excursions.
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I'm Jim. Welcome to the group. :thumbsup:
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A pair of V.T.O.L.s will land one heavy lift V.T.O.L. that has the repair team from Loyalty Forsaken the other will be from the N.P.O. The repair crews will look over the Barghest and Dart and start working on repairs. The N.P.O. officers will take the fallen Hitman pilot into custody. They will thank “Duke” and head out ASAP.
They salvage crew will get the Hitman ready for transport and collect the parts from the Panther and Sprit Helicopter.
When what repairs that can be made are done “Duke” and his force will move out so they can join the main assault force.
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Kapten Bjornsen sighs and looks out his window at the base around him. He slowly turns back to his desk, and has his assistant summon Quartermaster Quist to his office. Once Natanael arrives, Marius says, "I have another idea regarding the Rescue Command and it's command vehicle. Recently, I learned about the Provost-class airships. They are Ore haulers, and some have been converted to luxury tourist vessels. If we can get our hands on one, I believe that Viir, along with a local manufacturer will be able to make that into a full on command center and transport vehicle in one. Now, we just need to get one here and get started on the conversion. Any luck getting me that meeting with the board?"
Quartermaster Quist smiles and stretches his arms forward, cracking his knuckles as he does, "That's just the challenge I needed right now. I was getting a tad bored. I'll get right on that request. I haven't heard back from the board yet, but I think that we will soon. Relax, it'll all happen in time. Oh, Kapten, you may want to jump your rank up a bit, so that we can promote our juniors to appropriate ranks, considering the growth we're experienced recently. After all, Overste-Lojtnant Bjornsen has a good ring to it. "
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“Get him to medical, NOW!”
“What happened?”
“We ran into some GSF units. That’s what! Have the tech go over the ‘Mech. I want a full damage report ASAP.”
“Hai, for just a basic look she will be down for some time.”
“Well when a heavy gauss rips off one side and your ammo gets corked off that is what you have when all is said and done.”
“What happened to your number two?”
“Mostly the same thing, he just could not keep moving after both torsos got shot off.”
“So what do we do next?”
“Keep a low profile for now. Nakazawa is on his own. That is the third warrior and ‘Mech he has cost this unit. Not to mention the four tanks and crews. That fool keeps doing stupid things and getting good men and equipment killed.”
“What about our new benefactor?”
“Somehow I do not think they will have a problem with this. With the new units that just arrived and what we have they now have a good security force. They also may want to keep low or they too will end up like Nakazawa, running to keep their skin on.”
“What are we going to do?”
“First off we will work with the other unit so that we both know the area. Second as we have the newer ‘Mechs we will be running security patrols the most. Last off both our Battle Armor and that of the new unit will setup ambush points for any that poke around here.”
“Hai sir.”
“Recon 1230 to command, recon 1230 to command tell the GSF to get moving the Kokuryu-kai are moving out. They have moved the armor to new positions with more remote weapons. The ‘Mechs Have moved past the new line.”
“Roger recon 1230.”
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I'm assuming that this game coming up next weekend is the second battle of the shiro. How are we handling repairs?
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I'm assuming that this game coming up next weekend is the second battle of the shiro. How are we handling repairs?
Correct
repair rolls were made last game. get in early and rolls can be made ... get in late and not so much.
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Understood.
Does anyone have an idea for dealing with the minefields?
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Understood.
Does anyone have an idea for dealing with the minefields?
you have two way to go:
1) LRM 20
2) Not go into them >:D
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We have to see them first.
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We have to see them first.
That is the fun of it >:D
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I can also have my Fa Shih look for the mines ahead of the force.
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Can my "Waddle" battlearmor do the same without being noticed?
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I can also have my Fa Shih look for the mines ahead of the force.
yes. one of the things they do well. they can clear them as well. your advance will be slow as they have a ground movement of 1
Can my "Waddle" battlearmor do the same without being noticed?
they have ECM not Mimetic armor. the old MK.I eyeball can spot them. also they are not as good as clearing mines as Fa Shih. they do cover more ground as they have a ground movement of 2.
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they have ECM not Mimetic armor. the old MK.I eyeball can spot them. also they are not as good as clearing mines as Fa Shih. they do cover more ground as they have a ground movement of 2.
So, they could help clear mines in night operations?
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So, they could help clear mines in night operations?
All infantry units can clean mines. It just gets mesy if the botch the rolls xp
As for the night bit yes but they are not as good as sapper or Fa Shih units and can still get spotted by alert enemy units.
ECM .... electronic counter measures .... Not make invisible.
Both Stealth Armor and Guardian scramble electronic signals at a limited range. What both due best is force advanced targeting systems from getting the bonuses they add to attackers. Also C3 units don't like Guardian and BattleMech stealth armor.
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I'm more concerned with finding and marking minefields so that the next day we know where not to walk.
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I'm more concerned with finding and marking minefields so that the next day we know where not to walk.
But walking on them is how you find them ;D
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I’d prefer something kinder to my mech’s feet. :thumbsup:
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I’d prefer something kinder to my mech’s feet. :thumbsup:
Don't worry you won't feel a thing. Also they will help whit that rust buildup on you Mech feet >:D
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How hard would it be during a night mission to move the minefields to places that the ronin aren't expecting them?
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How hard would it be during a night mission to move the minefields to places that the ronin aren't expecting them?
Clearing mine fields is not easy or fun >:D. Moving them makes clearing them look like child's play. Then add night to make it a night OP .... very much not fun.
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“Get him to medical, NOW!”
“What happened?”
“We ran into some GSF units. That’s what! Have the tech go over the ‘Mech. I want a full damage report ASAP.”
“Hai, for just a basic look she will be down for some time.”
“Well when a heavy gauss rips off one side and your ammo gets corked off that is what you have when all is said and done.”
“What happened to your number two?”
“Mostly the same thing, he just could not keep moving after both torsos got shot off.”
“So what do we do next?”
“Keep a low profile for now. Nakazawa, is on his own! That is the third warrior and ‘Mech he has cost this unit. Not to mention the four tanks and crews. That fool keeps doing stupid things and getting good men and equipment killed.”
“What about our new benefactor?”
“Somehow I do not think they will have a problem with this. With the new units that just arrived and what we have they now have a good security force. They also may want to keep low or they too will end up like Nakazawa, running to keep their skin on.”
“What are we going to do?”
“First off we will work with the other unit so that we both know the area. Second as we have the newer ‘Mechs we will be running security patrols the most. Last off both our Battle Armor and that of the new unit will setup ambush points for any that poke around here.”
“Hai sir.”
“Recon 1230 to command, recon 1230 to command tell the GSF to get moving the Kokuryu-kai are moving out. They have moved the armor to new positions with more remote weapons. The ‘Mechs Have moved past the new line.”
“Roger recon 1230.”
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“Recon 1230 to command, have the assault units move to their left. That area is clear and they just might get a shot at the Kokuryu-kai ‘Mechs. They will still have to deal with the dug in armor and the remote turrets but they will not have to deal with the minefields.”
“Roger 1230, assault units to move left. Did you spot the DS that was reported in the area?”
“Negative command, if it is close is must be in a valley.”
“Roger 1230, do keep an eye out for it.”
“Roger command. We are moving to a new location, looks like we have some unwanted interest in our current location. We will be out of touch until we find a new location.”
“Roger 1230. Keep your heads down.”
“OK get the tanks into the bunkers. Have the hovers ready to breakoff and make sure his lordship is on his wat to the DropShip. If he is not on site when we get too the ship he has a very long walk.”
“Hai Sir!”
“Leader to group all fast units will move to scout ahead and make sure the way is clear for the heavy units. Hover commander you are to move off a half klick from the ship. Warriors you’re to get you ‘Mech on the on the ship and locked down ASAP.”
“Hai Sir” Will come from all the different units.
“We will make them pay for this.”
“OK this is all the repair and re-loading we can do for now. We will get the ‘Mech slung up and get it back to base.”
“See about the other parts as well. They may be of use.”
“Yes sir we get them as well.”
“Don’t you stay to long out here; you have no security to speak of.”
“We won’t take one second more than need sir.”
“OK people let’s get moving so we can join the main assault force.”
“We have to hurry the DropShip is on the ground and they have told us they will not wait.”
“I need to get these last few things done. With getting these things locked down I am broke.”
“Well you have better get it done fast of you will be in her jail money or not.”
“Have my personal guard ready we will be moving as soon as I am done here.”
“You better do it fast, the ‘Mechs are moving to the ship and it will not take long for them to get loaded on board.”
“He is scrambling all he accounts.”
“Can you do anything?”
“I am trying but he knows what is what better than I do.”
“Do what you can. We will need the funds to keep things running.”
“Working on it, I locked out some on him but he has most. I hope that after he is moving I can break more of them. He keeps changing things up.”
“What should we do skipper?”
“Well as the group commander I think it best that we turn over the ships when he is gone. This was his thing not ours. I hope that the governor will keep in mind that we did not fire on the militia and offered no resistance.”
“Yes sir. I will inform the crews.”
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1. Which is worse: the target being killed, or getting away?
2. How long do we have to delay him before the dropship leaves?
3. If he gets past us, can we send our fastest units to intercept him before he reaches his dropship?
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1. Which is worse: the target being killed, or getting away?
First off you have many targets.
All of the Kokuryu-kai forces are your target.
If the BattleMechs get away they will be back at some time down the road.
If they die in combat they are fallen heroes of the Kokuryu-kai.
As for Nakazawa and his people same thing.
Both are bad
Taking them so they stand trial is the best thing.
2. How long do we have to delay him before the dropship leaves?
That is not something any of you would know.
The only thing can say is until the Drop ship takes off.
3. If he gets past us, can we send our fastest units to intercept him before he reaches his dropship?
Once more you have a few targets on this.
If we are talking about the Kokuryu-kai you do have to get past the dug in tanks and weapons turrets.
If we are talking about Nakazawa you have to figure out his route to the shop. Get past the dug in armor and the BattleMechs moving to the ship.
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Thanks!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the earliest we can get into Brother's Grimm is 1pm?
One other thing: I'm getting rid of the 4x6 grass mat that I've been using for my alpha strike games. I found something I like better. Does anyone want it?
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I think they open at 12. The setup and trickling in can make us start at 1. Plus gamer time.
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They just cut back their hours. They are open 1-6.
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“Salvage team to Duke, we spotted a couple of dust clouds to the North-East your location. From what we can see it looks to be more enemy units moving to Nakazawa’s place. You need to check them or they will hit the assault force in the rear flank.”
“Duke to salvage thanks for the heads up, Duke to team swing around 180. We will see what they have moving in on us.”
“Recon 1230 to command, have the assault units move to their left. That area is clear and they just might get a shot at the Kokuryu-kai ‘Mechs. They will still have to deal with the dug in armor and the remote turrets but they will not have to deal with the minefields.”
“Roger 1230, assault units to move left. Did you spot the DS that was reported in the area?”
“Negative command, if it is close is must be in a valley.”
“Roger 1230, do keep an eye out for it.”
“Roger command. We are moving to a new location, looks like we have some unwanted interest in our current location. We will be out of touch until we find a new location.”
“Roger 1230. Keep your heads down.”
I hope you all are going to do what the recon informed you of ::)
If not then I see a lot of crispy 'Mech legs on the BBQ list this weekend >:D
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I may be a little late, as I have work. I'll be the one in a PSA Security uniform.
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Gunji Kojo {military factory} is an independent Nejiroan defense contractor located in the Vulcan Arms Industrial Park. It is a publicly traded company with shares currently worth 612 Ryu each. Gunji Kojo manufactures a diverse array of military hardware including - military combat and support vehicles, military autonomous vehicles, military amphibious vehicles, military remote piloted vehicles, field guns, machine guns, autocannons, missile systems, vehicle armor, personnel armor, satellite systems, lasers, heat sinks, amplifiers, firearms, support weapons, munitions, also guidance, communication, sensors and electronics, navigation, and control systems. Their catalog includes:
Saemae {falcon} fifty ton hover combat vehicle that carries three crew, an ICE engine with heat sinks that provides speeds to 151 km/h and fires a medium laser and two short range missile system six packs
Tenma {pegasus} thirty five ton hover environmentally sealed amphibious combat vehicle with a six ton cargo or infantry compartment (two platoons of foot or one special platoon) and six tons of electronics, communications, and sensors, the ICE engine provides speeds to 129 km/h for a crew of three; the armed variants either carry two short range missile systems six packs and a medium laser, or two short range missile system four packs and a remote sensor dispenser with sensors (30 per half ton)
Fuyunotaka {winter hawk} twenty ton hover combat vehicle carries a four ton infantry compartment with a fuel cell engine that provides speeds to 162 km/h and fires one short range missile system two pack and two machine guns from a turret
Suisei {comet} thirty five ton tracked combat vehicle has an ICE engine that provides speeds to 146 km/h, it carries a hogosho {guardian} electronic suite and a sentinel sensor suite, and fires two autocannon/5 and two machie guns from a turret
Caiman twenty five ton environmentally sealed amphibious wheeled combat vehicle carries a one ton sensor suite, an ICE engine with heat sink that provides speeds up to 119 km/h and fires a medium laser
Samshoo Sharyo {salamander vehicles} an independent private Nejiroan defense contractor with facilities in the Vulcan Arms Industrial Park that manufactures apc's, ground and naval military combat vehicles, emergency and hazardous materials vehicles, military support vehicles, and also runs a technical and engineering section that has maintenance contracts and does custom builds, renovation, salvage, and upgrades. Their catalog includes:
Ariete sixty five ton tracked combat vehicle with an ICE engine that provides speeds up to 64 km/h and fires three autocannon/10 from a turret
Thunder eighty five ton tracked combat vehicle that fires three long range missile system fifteen packs from a turret and two swivel mounted machine guns on each side, its ICE engine provides speeds up to 54 km/h
Firefly ninety five ton tracked combat vehicle carries thirty two heat sinks, an ICE engine that provides speeds to 54 km/h and fire four large lasers from a turret and two long range missile system five packs
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The Akai Umi {the red ocean} picks up its deep violet color from several sources - minerals from the Akashi Yama, minerals from undersea volcano activity, minerals from the coral reefs, and a wide variety of beneficial algae. The Akai Umi lives within the gap (15288 km) between the east coast of Shinrin and the west coast of Tairiku, and the gap (12472 km) between the east coast of Shinrin and the north coast of the Caoyuen {wild grasslands} continent, and the gap (13880 km) between the east coast of Caoyuen and the west coast of Tairiku. The gaps are the result of continental shifts over millions of years, Shinrin and Caouyen in the southwestern hemisphere were once part of the continent of Tairiku in the southeastern hemisphere, and the continental shelf's over which the Akai Umi sits are enormous. The Akai Umi holds many of the most popular commercial fishing grounds on the planet, and also some of the most populous global sea trade lanes, with most of the traffic out of the cities of Siniy, Majuro, and Port. The Same no Umi {shark ocean} stretches (22530 km) from the west coast of Shinrin to the east coast of Tairiku, and covers most of the planet. It is home to more than five hundred species of sharks (hence the name) and other very large creatures of the deep. Its sea lanes and trade routes originate mostly from Leyte and then travels to many of the larger islands in the northern hemisphere as well as other ports across the world. The average depth of the oceans is 6820 meters, but the greatest depths lie in the Haishe Mizo {sea serpent trench} in the Same no Umi, it is 14797 meters at its deepest and ranges from 69 kilometers to 198 kilometers wide as it ranges 11748 kilometers in a serpentine manner across the sea floor and forms an arc of one of the three 'Rings of Fire' on planet. Another well known feature of the Same no Umi is the Seiyo Hosho {western barrier reef} consisting of hundreds of small islands, atolls, and reefs. The Seiyo Hosho lies between fifty and two hundred kilometers off the western coastline of Shinrin, it is 3653 kilometers in length and 514380 square kilometers in area. It is as much as 400 meters deep in places, but as shallow as 35 meters in most. It is clearly visible from space. As it is a Crown Marine Nature Preserve - commercial fishing, mining, and drilling are forbidden in a one hundred kilometer sphere around the reef system, recreational fishing is allowed and licensed, but limited by weights (individual and total catch), species, and times of year. The Seiyo Hosho is regularly patrolled by the Nejiro Defense Troop and by both the NPO Sea Patrol and the Koizumi Kaijo boei-gun to assure this. Permanent structures are not allowed in the Seiyo Hosho Preserve, except for on a few designated islands with limited capacities. It is one of the most popular snorkeling and diving spots on the planet and there are two resorts, Treasure Island Beach Club on Crusoe Isle and Hotel Cairns on Daydream Isle, and a handful of ryokan and minshuku {bed & breakfast} that cater to the tourists. Imagine Starwood Resort on Hitode Shime {starfish isle} is exclusive to the planets Ichizoku membership and The Palm Royale on Silkari Isle is exclusive to the Ichizoku membership of the Shinrin continent. There are numerous multiday sailing trips booked through the cities of Samar and Yakan. La Marina is a floating port that may dock and service up to three hundred boats, yachts, freight ships, or cruise ships located between Crusoe Isle and Tayna Isle {mystery}. Twenty five percent of all fees and licenses generated through tourism in the area goes to the Seiyo Hosho Hozen Kikin {western barrier reef conservation fund} and is applied to the scientific study and conservation of the reef system. The reef system grows an average of two centimeters a year and more than four hundred species of coral, over fifteen hundred species of fish, and four thousand species of mollusk have been identified. Due to the shallower waters around the reef system many of the larger denizens of the deep avoid the west coast of Shinrin altogether, some of which include:
Haishe {sea serpent} an egg laying, gilled, scaled, non-venomous, constrictor sea serpent that grows up to seventy meters long and seven meters wide that hunts anything smaller than itself, they have even attacked submarines and other submersible vehicles
Haelyong {sea dragon} smooth skinned carnivorous mammals in mottled shades of gray, black, and white that have long triangular heads with large eyes and conical bladed teeth, they have four flipper limbs, a dorsal fin, and vertical tail fin used for propulsion with a cruising speed of about fifteen km/h and top speeds of about fifty km/h, they are air breathing and have recorded dives of over three thousand meters for over three hours, they bear live young that grow up to thirty meters long with a layer of blubber for living in the deep oceans, they use echolocation and sound waves to navigate and communicate
Osagame {leatherback} tropical tear dropped shape sea turtles that reach lengths up to four meters and weigh as much as nine hundred kilograms and feed largely on jellyfish, they have been observed diving to depths of thirteen hundred meters in pursuit of prey, and moving at thirty three kilometers per hour in the water, females may travel up to twenty thousand kilometers to lay her eggs on favored breeding beaches
Frilled Sharks with a broad flattened head, rounded fins and a sinuous body covered in sharp chisel shaped denrtricles whose gills form a red fringe around its neck, its serpentine body's cartilageinous skeleton is only slighly calcified to aid in its quick snake like strikes at prey and its ability to hang motionless in deep water, its posterior fins are also able to las out at prey, its jaws filled with three hundred backward trident shaped teeth in rows ends at the back of its head to allow it to engulf prey half as long as its body which may grow up to seven meters long
Levayathyn are mega octopi (largest sighting via submersible drone, approximate length nine meters, weight two hundred seventy kilograms) that are armored with flexible scales and dentricles, and live mostly deep in the oceans trenches
Sea Tigers species similar to mackerel shark that uses magnetoreception for navigation, they may grow up to twenty five meters long with a bite force of an average of 182,000 newtons and teeth built for grabbing prey and breaking bone, they travel at speeds up to twenty five km/h and at depths up to eighteen hundred meters, with an ombre grey on grey on grey striped color scheme
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“Salvage team to Duke, we spotted a couple of dust clouds to the North-East your location. From what we can see it looks to be more enemy units moving to Nakazawa’s place. You need to check them or they will hit the assault force in the rear flank.”
“Duke to salvage thanks for the heads up, Duke to team swing around 180. We will see what they have moving in on us.”
I hope you all are going to do what the recon informed you of ::)
If not then I see a lot of crispy 'Mech legs on the BBQ list this weekend >:D
Do I have time for repairs? if not, away we go
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Just out of curiosity, how badly hit was Nakazawa's escape vehicle?
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Do I have time for repairs? if not, away we go
your armor was repaired the internal will have to wait until you get back to base. ammo is what it was after the last mission.
Just out of curiosity, how badly hit was Nakazawa's escape vehicle?
it is salvage.
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“You fool watch what you are doing.”
“Get away from the driver he is doing what he can but they are dropping artillery rounds all around us.”
“Sir it is best you sit down.”
“LOOK OUT EVERYONE ….. HANG ON!” Sounds of large explosions.
After all the fighting has stopped and the last of Nakazawa’a forces have been rounded up the other members of the Raiden squad will return to the spot they loss one of their own. They will look around to find the fallen trooper so that they can give a proper burial to their comrade.
“Well, well what or should I say who do we have all ruffled up in this tank.” From the female trooper with her rifle pointed at the chest of Isao Nakazawa. “Ladies we have one of Nejiro’s Lords with us.” The other troopers get the crew and other passenger out of the flipped over Drillson.
“Get this thing out of my face. You do not understand how the tools of a soldier operate. You may hurt someone with it if you keep playing like you are a true soldier little girl.”
“You are correct on one thing little LORD! Someone will get hurt if his mouth keeps making noise. NOW Get out of the vehicle or I will drag you out.” She reaches in grabs him and pulls him up.
“Oku shi/roku to Supekuta Ichiban we have his Lordship. He was looking over his lands.” The trooper gives a large smile to Nakazawa.
“Very good I will inform command that his lordship is our guest.” Kalakaua will inform the Governor that our people have Nakazawa and await proper transport for him.
“I want you and your team to bring that traitor in. He will stand trial.”
“We are on our way.” Jack moves out of Meiyo’s office. “Firebird to team we are Oscar Mike. We get to play taxi service for an honored guest.”
A few hours later Jack and his team will board a sub-orbital shuttle.
“Nijero flight control to all flights in the area of Nazakawa Shiro clear that air space. We have an unknown craft in the area. It has no flight plan and is not squawking any ID.”
“Have we found a place for our cargo yet?”
“Not yet sir, the couple of places that would have worked already had someone on them.”
“Great just my luck, so many places but all the good ones are taken.”
“Sir?”
“Never mind. Just have the crews keep looking.”
‘Yes Sir.”
After a day of eating and sleeping in one of the defense turrets Nakazawa is very much not a happy camper. Having to eat his meals in restraints and the dank smells of the bunker not doing well and his temper is pushing the Ghost troopers the wrong way. “IF you do not stop acting like a small child one of us just may spank you.”
“Do not do that he may enjoy it. He acts like one that likes that kind of thing.”
“HOW DARE YOU SPEEK TO ME LIKE THIS. You have no idea what I can and will do to all of you when I have been released.”
“You are not going to do anything and you will not be released anytime soon.”
“That is what you little girls think. When my supporters find me they will take out my vengeance on all of you.”
‘Your supporters have had a full day to find us. We have not done anything to make it hard for them to find us. They moved out of this area and have not returned, you are alone Lord.”
“They will return for me they need me.”
“As you say Lord.”
Jack will walk over to the bunker that the Ghosts have been holding Nakazawa in with the Sho-sa. “So how much trouble has he been?”
“The only trouble he has been is his mouth. He still has all of his teeth but for how much longer I cannot say.”
“Well then I guess it is good that I will be taking him off your hands.”
“Yes …. For him that is.”
“Well Isao the wife and I have been so looking forward to having you over for dinner.” Jack gives his a smirk. ”We do understand that it is hard to make the time for something like a dinner when you are so tied up with things like treason to the lawful government of your world and all the time you just have to spend time with your new Kokuryu-kai friends. We do so understand how fast that time slips away.” Jack reaches out and grabs Nakazawa by the cuffs. “So let’s get you up and moving.” He gives a hard pull on the cuffs to get him up. “So what would you like for dinner, I know the cook will be so very happy to have just what you would like on the table after we get you all settled in.” Jack will walk him to the shuttle he arrived in.
“You know I almost feel a little sorrow for Nakazawa. He is going to have to deal with the Sho-ko’s wit for the flight.”
“You …. Sorrow for him?”
“I did say almost.” Kalakaua walks to her ‘Mech.
“Chu-i, you and your people will take all the other prisoners to the same location as the others.”
“Hai Sho-ko. They will be handled just like the others.”
“Thank you and your people for taking with the dirty work.” Jack gives a big smile to the Chi-i.
“What do we do with this one?” The Chi-i points to the one in the overpriced suit. “Do we keep him or hand him over to the Civvies?”
“”Well, well I think he should ride with us, dressed like this he need to ride first class after all.” Looking at two of his team. “Gentlemen would you two please bring Isao’s friend with us.” Two members of Jacks team collect the suit and see to it that he gets to the shuttle. “He is your friend of yours Isao? He must be a friend of yours Isao. Dressed like that yes a good friend. Do you think should we have him join us for dinner? Sure you do …. after all he is your friend. Is he not?” Jack gives Nakazawa a hard push into the shuttle. “We must treat your good friends just as we treat you.”
“Inform the GSF that the militia will be collecting the Behemoth, Ontos, LREM Carrier, three Tokugawa Turrets and the remote turrets. All the other weapons systems will be repaired so they can protect the area.”
“What about the Schreks and Drillson and salvage from the other wrecked vehicles?”
“They can have them.”
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At a pirate point in the Epsilon Pegasus system a group of JumpShips fade in.
“Sensors report!”
“Sir we are picking up wreckage at both Nadir and Zenith points sir!“
“Any idea on what it is?”
“From what we are picking, I would say fighters and DropShips.” Checking out the readouts. “Looks like they tried to put up a fight sir.”
“Comms have you picked up anything?”
“Negative sir. What is real troubling is that I am getting nothing at all. No ground or space transmissions.”
“Keep at it. See if you can get a hold of someone, anyone on planet or in orbit.” Checking over the stations. “Get the DropShip commanders on the line.” Looking at his CAG. “Get your people out to see what they can find and setup security for us and the landing force.”
“Yes sir.”
“Welcome to Nejiro.” The customs officer reaches for the data pad. “Let’s see what you have we have today.” Looking over the information on the data pad.” That is a lot of cargo you have.”
‘Yes, it is for Heimdall’s Forge.”
“I see.” Double checking the information. “Everything checks out. Do you need any help with your cargo?”
“No thank you. I was told that all arrangements are in place. I just have to call a local shipping company and they will take of it.”
“Very well, enjoy your time here.”
“Dräi I want you and Sechs to head north and see what you can do. Take your older units, make sure they do see you.”
“Yes sir we will see how they react.”
“Adept Hay to fleet command, someone hit this rock hard. Everything has taken damage and we are looking for survivors.”
“Roger that Adept Hay. So far we have not found anything in system but that does not mean they will not be back.”
“Understood command, we will fan out and do what we can.” Hay changes to the ground channel. “Adept Hay to all ground units we are now is SAR mode. Move out and see if anyone is still alive.”
“Sir I don’t like this one bit. Who would jump in and bombard the planet and not land?”
“Someone who did not have the ground forces or just wanted to take out the site and units on world.”
“Why? Makes no sense at all.”
“When war makes sense we will be in trouble. Make sure that the CAP fighters check the wreckage just in case someone is alive in that, also we don’t want someone popping out of that. Also have the security teams stay on alert.”
“Yes sir.”
“So you are Ken Takeda. You were a Kashira with the 2nd Sword of Light. Why are you taking up arms against the lawful government of this world?”
“I am an independent contractor working for a local that need extra security. You have no right to hold me.”
“We have every right. You and the others that were intercepted by the lawful security forces of this world informed you that you were in violation of the local laws and to stand down.”
“The lord for whom I work for has a better claim to leading this world then the she demon that claims that right now. And by his orders we moved to stop her taking of his lands. He is not the only one that will have say on who leads this world.”
“You do understand that you are taking up arms against the Draconist Combine as well?”
“This is not a Combine world. The members of the Combine that are on world are blinded by the false words of one that should not be leading the Combine. This world claims it has ties to the Combine but when true followers of the Dragon come to this world they are shunned and put into prison. So how do you see that you are the true law of the land?”
“Ch’i to Hay we found a group and I have some of our transports moving them to the LZ. Most will need to see the Doc. Our medics did what they could.”
“Roger Ch’i, the Doc has her shingle out and is open for biz.”
“Lieutenant Harlaw to Adept Hay we will need a Dust Off at our location, we have some people in bad shape.”
“Roger Lieutenant Dust Off on the way.”
“Warrant Officer Franks to Adept Hay I am in bound full, my PJ’s are on location with our BA working with the people we found.”
“Roger that WO Franks.”
“Sergeant Tan to Adept Hay we have some that the Doc will need to see ASAP. Our PC and troops are working to get some others out of a collapsed shelter but we will need to return.”
“Copy that Sergeant.”
“How do they keep getting past your security?”
“They do have the advantage of being local. That and you have people that do not like you.”
“Just what does that have to do with the tea in China?”
“Simple they have people on the inside. We now have to work on finding them and putting them to use for us.”
“Adept Hay to allied units you should see what equipment you can salvage. This is just a small way we can repay you for all your help.”
“OK people start looking for what we can put to use back home.”
The survivors the most hurt are loaded on the hospital ship with the others loaded to the other grounded ships. Some of the survivors will bring salvage teams to locations that held equipment from the ELH and ComGuard unit. The salvage teams will only look and pull gear until they get word that the hospital ship is ready to go and then get what they have to the LZ so it can get loader and all can get off this poor blasted rock.
“Easy with ‘em they broke as it is, don’t need to bust ’em more.” Looking at the crews loading the salvage. “Mark them Phoenix.”
“OK place that salvage in the hold for the Hammers and be nice they have been blasted as it is.”
“All this gear is for the Ironborn, get it loader it to the hold for them.” The loadmaster yells to the crew. “Take it easy, they don’t want more parts.”
“Easy does it boys and girls, the Clutch will have a hard time putting this gear back together as it is. Take real car of that as the Doc has had her eye on it from the time it got dragged in. I know they sure don’t need us making more of a mess of any of it.”
“All right move it people we, don’t have all day. Get that gear into the hold for the Ghost and try not to lose anything.”
“Move it people we don’t have all day. That gear has to be stowed ASAP so we can get out of here before however wrecked the place decides to come back. Come on get it together all that goes in with militia’s hold.”
“Come on people this is the last of it. Get is on board with the other Guard gear so we can get off this rock.”
“Adept Hay to fleet command we will be lifting soon. We have done what we can and have all the survivors on the ships. We also picked up some of what is still useful. I back home thinks it is safe we may return to see what other items we can use. Have the other transports make room for survivors, we will need the extra space as the Mercy is packed and many need space due to injuries.”
“Fleet command to Adept Hay roger. How bad is it?”
“Very, we only found a few hundred alive, most of them children. Looks like the adults got the kids to shelter and then did what they could to defend the place. The medics are not sure how many are going to make it, but they are busting out every trick in the book to save as many as they can. We will be making a slow burn so the real bad cases are not stressed too much.”
“Roger ground team. Wow out of the base complement and the ELH only a few hundred?”
“Yes sir. Whoever did this knew what and where to hit for the most damage. They took out the HPG, ground to space and the satellites so they could not even try to get help. If we didn’t make the trip all these people would be dead in a few months.”
“Roger we will have a couple of the assault ships escort you back just in case someone comes back.”
“Roger that sir.”
“Fleet command to all ships the ground team will be lifting and returning at slow burn. All JumpShip will be ready to jump when all the DropShips are docked. Fighters will stay on patrol until just before jump.”
“Now that all ships are back we are ready to go home. Have all commands ready to make the first jump.”
“Yes sir. Fleet command to all ships make ready for jump.”
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So the next two mission dates are June 26 and July 10.
mission setups will be posted and more fun that is going on :thumbsup:
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It would seem that, if used properly, artillery can be used to make arrests. :D
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It would seem that, if used properly, artillery can be used to make arrests. :D
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Samshoo Sharyo {salamander vehicles} an independent private Nejiroan defense contractor with facilities in the Vulcan Arms Industrial Park that manufactures apc's, ground and naval military combat vehicles, emergency and hazardous materials vehicles, military support vehicles, and also runs a technical and engineering section that has maintenance contracts and does custom builds, renovation, salvage, and upgrades. Their catalog includes:
Ariete sixty five ton tracked combat vehicle with an ICE engine that provides speeds up to 64 km/h and fires three autocannon/10 from a turret
Thunder eighty five ton tracked combat vehicle that fires three long range missile system fifteen packs from a turret and two swivel mounted machine guns on each side, its ICE engine provides speeds up to 54 km/h
Firefly ninety five ton tracked combat vehicle carries thirty two heat sinks, an ICE engine that provides speeds to 54 km/h and fire four large lasers from a turret and two long range missile system five packs
Can I get quotes on pricing for these vehicles? Specifically the ones I bolded and underlined. I'm quite intrigued by these options.
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The Thunder and Firefly tanks are three point three million ryu each
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“Duke I have a pair of fusion powered vehicle and eight ICE powered vehicles on my sensors.”
“Roger that Cerberus. I want you to move ahead to see if you can get a positive ID on what and who they are.”
“Roger.” Lady Broeske powers up her Dart to het on the hill to see just what is on her sensors. As she makes it to the top she gets to see the units moving off in the direction they had just come from. “Duke they are heading further into the hills. Do you want me to keep them in sight?”
“Throttle back so you do not get to far ahead of us but try to keep an eye on them.”
“Roger that. Cerberus will follow them.”
“Did you get any IDs?”
“On what they are yes, two Badgers and four motorized platoons with field guns. Who nothing as they are using a basic camo.”
“Very well. We will make sure they do not turn into the assault force but we will not let them traps us.”
“Yes sir.”
“So how are you doing with the reclaiming project?”
“So far we have found a couple of ships we can salvage and are working on what we will need to get them out of system.”
“Any problems that need tending too?”
“Nothing we cannot handle. The traffic in system is higher than we would like but we can handle it.”
“Good it is one of the few things going our way.”
“Sho-sho I will be sending some of the Marines transports back Draconis space to see what we can get.”
“Sounds good Tai-sa, how long do you think it will take for them to go and return?”
“It should take three months. One month to get to the depot and about a month to get and load equipment and a month to return. They will take a longer route just to play it safe.”
“OK sounds good but I will be sending some Phoenix Mercantile ships as well. They will see what we can get for the Nejiro militia and Ichizoku as well.”
“That works a bigger convoy will be better protected then a small convoy or single ship.”
“Just what I was thinking and with both the DCA and Phoenix working together they will a much better chance of making the trip.”
“Very true, with DCA marines and the Devil Dogs security is well covered.”
“So what do you think we should do old man?”
“Well we will use what we have been given and enter. Keeping to the shadows at all times. When we find what we are looking for we get out and let your cousin know what is what. She can than figure out what she wants done.”
“Let us hope that this plan survives contact with the enemy.”
“Let us hope.”
“So what do you have for me?”
“Well looks like the WoBs and the Kokuryu-kai are playing games with each other. From what we have picked up this got started back in February.”
“When the WoBs were on Shinrin, make sense that Ellis or Masao wanted some payback for playing in their backyard.”
“Well so far they are keeping it low key but for how long?”
“We will just make sure that it does not get out of hand.”
“Sho-sa this just arrived for you with the other dispatches from the DCMS supply ship.” The duty Gunsho hands her the data pad.
As Kono reads it she drops into her chair. “Gunsho have the unit form up.”
“Hai Sho-sa.”
Ten minutes later she informs her unit that Davion units attacked Benjamin and that the attack has done heavy damage to the 6th if any members wish to go to Benjamin she will cut the orders for them.
A little over an hour after the unit meeting Tai-i Chiaki Yomidia will inform Kona that all members of the unit will be staying on Nejiro. “Our duty is here. Here is where we stay.”
“Thank everyone for me and have the unit return to its normal duty.”
“Hai Sho-sa.”
“So what happened?”
“We were moving to support the ‘Mechs when we got word that they got hit by GSF forces. They lost the Hitman and the Panther got shot up bad.”
“So why did you not move to take some of the heat off Nakazawa?”
“We move only so fast with the infantry. They are our fire support and the guns only reach out so far and we were moving so strike the GSF when we ran into two ‘Mechs and a support vehicle.”
“You had a platoon of Battle Armor and a company of infantry with field guns.”
“And they had two ‘Mechs and said support vehicle. They would have chopped us up. We did move back into the hills so that they would follow. We were moving so we could setup an ambush. They followed for a while and when we were getting to a spot that would serve as a good point for the infantry guns they pulled back. Look they are not fools and having us get shot up helps no one.”
“OK I see what you were doing. I am not looking to have any units get destroyed. We were looking to help Nakazawa but looks like he showed his hand too soon and it has cost him big time. We will need to take care with our next moves. Get your unit back to base and post security while the ‘Mechs are repaired.”
“Hai sir.”
“This space has been setup for you and your people to work in. It is not much but it should work for you.”
Looking around the old warehouse Himiko can see how to do the layout with the main entrance the commons and classrooms are on this side, the offices in the center of the building, the labs at the other end and last off the loading bays at the side. “Thank the governor, this is much more than I ever expected.”
“You use of this space is something that will help Nejiro and that is something she will always be behind.” Looking around. “We will help with the repairs and new construction to settle you in. We are sorry that the space in not move in ready but other buildings here in down town need to be repaired sooner.”
“No need apologize. It will take us sometime to fill all of this space. It will be nice to be spread out and we will set it up for needs.”
“Work crews will be on hand next week to take care of the major issues and then you can start setting out how you want thing to be.”
“We have some people that work out the full layout and work with the teams that you send so we know what codes to build to.”
“That will work well. The one major code for all of Nejiro is that all places have shelters in case of raids.”
“Understood and I will make sure my people work that in the plans.”
“This building has a shelter but you will need to expand it due to all the people that will be working and studying here.”
“I think we can do that. We will need someone local to help with all the plans.”
“We will have some of the local firms stop over so you can speak with them and find one that will fill your needs best.”
“Thank you so much.”
“So now that you have a few days to think on what is happening here do you still see us as the major problem?”
“Well Word of Blake should not be on this world, they have no right to claim and with what is going on is the Inner Sphere they are a great evil. But that is not my problem. You leaders are and as long as they are in power treble things will happen to this world.”
“So you think that our leaders are the ones that cause the problems that this world has. Not ones that are looking for personal wealth and glory.”
“Your leaders are not fit and have been making things happen so they stay in power. The ones WE work with are looking for what is best for this world.”
“This world has its problems, as any would. Most of our problems are due to outsiders looking to run things as they see fit, not what works best for us. Our leaders have been working to keep this world safe from just these kinds of people.”
“How? By using sell swords. They will run off when the coin dries up, just as they always do. Working with Clan Bandits? They make the Sell Swords look like true heroes.”
“The Clan Bandits were the reason why the mercenaries are on world. They were looking to take over and we did what was needed. Then Word of Blake and you show up also looking to take over our world. Who is in the right here?”
“Sir, section twenty one sensors just went down.”
“That is the sixth sections sensors to go down. Get a team out to fix them. I am getting tired of the animals wrecking them.”
“Looks like the security teams don’t like walks in the woods.”
“Well when we make them walk so far away from the Shiro who can blame them.”
“A few more times and we will slip in so we can take a look around.”
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“Sir we are getting reports from Silverbridge that they have unknown Battlemechs and Armored vehicles moving in the area.”
“Have the GSF standby for orders.”
“This is the first batch of the applications.” The bag is full and the small table creaks as it takes the weight.
“Wow this is just the start!”
“Sho-sa we did get IDs of the units that just hit the camp. A Whitworth and Jenner.”
“So the Kokuryu-kai are looking for a fight. It is about time they did something other than just slink around. Inform all of our scouts to find these two ‘Mechs.”
“Hai Sho-sa! What are your orders after they find them?”
“We will show them why we are here.”
OK so the new mission:
Someone has 'Mech and vehicular units moving on Silverbridge. You all get to go have a talk with them about this.
We are starting Feb 3068 with a bang. >:D
Security and remote sensors have spotted 'Mechs and vehicles moving to Silverbridge. Time for the GSF to get to them before they get to Silverbridge.
All units will get normal deployment. :thumbsup: 1. 'Mech, 1. Armored, 1. Infantry and 1. that is your pick.
Any units in the field from the Nakazawa Assault force and Moro security units are still in the field. :-X
Any units on remote duty are also out as they are on these missions. :-X
Any units on other missions are still on them as well. :-X
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Kapten Marius Bjornsen smiles and looks down over his available unit list. 'Looks like Sato is going to be getting a trial by fire. Now who do I send with him?' Going down his list, he comes across the SRM Carrier "Monsoon", and the Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun "Hail". He frowns as he looks at the infantry listing, 'I hope there's no travel hangover for the Kobolds. They're gonna go out with this as the faster response team.'
His new aide stuck his head in, "Kapten, Chief Tech Odden is here to see you."
Marius motioned to let him in, and leaned back in his chair. "What's up, Viir?"
Viir Odden smiled a toothy grin, "Listen, I know you need a pilot for the Crusader. I'm gonna propose a competition among the techs to see who can pilot and shoot in a mech. Also, maybe the families as well. We can limit it to 4 contestants, and then get someone good to train in there."
Kapten Bjornsen chuckles, "Do you have a name for this competition or do you want me to come up with it?"
Viir said, "I was thinking, 'Trial of the Winter Wolf.'"
Marius laughs heartily, "That is a great name. Let's go ahead with it. You organize it, since it was your idea."
Chief Tech Odden's face drops at the last comment and he shakes his head, "Of course, Sir."
OOC:
Units for the mission: Black Knight "Second Chance", SRM Carrier "Monsoon", Hetzer Assault Gun(AC/10) "Hail", and the Maxim(I) "Hunter's Den" with Kobold platoon.
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Quotable
I do not have trust issues. I just think most people are up to something.
Rhodri Saganami
[a founding member of the Saganami Family and Phoenix Mercantile]
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A Crown Warrant of Appointment signifies there is a satisfactory trade relation in place between the Grantor and the company, artisan, crafter, or tradeperson and that the goods nominated are suitable for supply to the Crown Household. Within the company supplying goods, there is a nominated person called the Grantee who is responsible in all respects for all aspects of the crown warrant. It takes at least five years of supplying goods or services to the member of the Crown Family before a company is eligible to have its application considered for recommendation by the buyer. It then goes to the Crown Warrants Committee, then to the grantor who may sign it. The grantor is empowered to reverse the decision of the committee, or even choose another candidate, therefore the final decision to grant a warrant is a personal one. For businesses the granting of a crown warrant is a huge boost, because crown approval may be displayed in public with the personal mon of the grantor. [acts similarly to the Good Housekeeping seal of approval or a Terran european royal warrant] Crown Warrants may be issued by the Monarch, their Spouse, and Senior Heirs to those working in the arts, crafts, or trades. Professions, Agencies, media, and government departments are not eligible.
Ichizoku Warrants of Appointment may be issued only by the senior hierarchies of the Ichizoku (Dai and Ko), their senior spouses or consorts, and up to five senior heirs, and by their Advisory Council (where applicable) as a whole.
The display of a crown or ichizoku warrant includes the grantors personal mon followed by their name and title - By Appointment to... and what goods or services are provided.
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Quotable
Watashi wa shidesu
Watashi wa yamidesu
Watashi wa watashi no teki gata wazawai shite misu
Watashi wa shinigami da
I am death
I am darkness
I am woe unto mine enemy
I am the reaper
Devil Dogs invocation
originally credited to their code name operative Creative Chaos
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Quotable
All course of action are risky, so prudence is not avoiding danger - it's impossible, but calculating risks and acting decisively. Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer.
Oji
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Gunji Kojo {military factory} is an independent Nejiroan defense contractor located in the Vulcan Arms Industrial Park. It is a publicly traded company with shares currently worth 612 Ryu each.
What is the conversion rate of Ryu? Kiah is interested in building an investment portfolio for her clan.
Gunji Kojo {military factory}
Tenma {pegasus} thirty five ton hover environmentally sealed amphibious combat vehicle with a six ton cargo or infantry compartment (two platoons of foot or one special platoon) and six tons of electronics, communications, and sensors, the ICE engine provides speeds to 129 km/h for a crew of three; the armed variants either carry two short range missile systems six packs and a medium laser, or two short range missile system four packs and a remote sensor dispenser with sensors (30 per half ton)
Suisei {comet} thirty five ton tracked combat vehicle has an ICE engine that provides speeds to 146 km/h, it carries a hogosho {guardian} electronic suite and a sentinel sensor suite, and fires two autocannon/5 and two machie guns from a turret
Gunther my procurement officer send communications to inquire on the price for these two items
Samshoo Sharyo {salamander vehicles} an independent private Nejiroan defense contractor with facilities in the Vulcan Arms Industrial Park that manufactures apc's, ground and naval military combat vehicles, emergency and hazardous materials vehicles, military support vehicles, and also runs a technical and engineering section that has maintenance contracts and does custom builds, renovation, salvage, and upgrades. Their catalog includes:
Firefly ninety five ton tracked combat vehicle carries thirty two heat sinks, an ICE engine that provides speeds to 54 km/h and fire four large lasers from a turret and two long range missile system five packs
Gunther my procurement officer send communications to inquire on the price for these two items
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“Inform the GSF that the militia will be collecting the Behemoth, Ontos, LREM Carrier, three Tokugawa Turrets and the remote turrets. All the other weapons systems will be repaired so they can protect the area.”
“What about the Schreks and Drillson and salvage from the other wrecked vehicles?”
“They can have them.”
Happy dance we got the traitor !!!
Kiah makes arrangements for the Schreks and Drillson and salvage from the other wrecked vehicles to be sent to the GSF stores
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“Precentor, have you picked who will be going to the Gauntlet this year?”
“Not yet. I think we will send some of the newer units as they have not had the pleasure of this event.”
“Sho-sa this came in while you were in the field.” The duty Gunsho hands her a data pad.
“Good I was looking forward to this. Have Tai-i Yomida, Chu-i Liu and Chu-i Shinozaki meet me in the conference room when we get back to base.”
“Hai Sho-sa! May I ask why?”
“This is the invitation to Red Groups Gauntlet OCR Green vs Blue Challenge. It will be good for some of our unit to take part. I think a mix from the infantry, armor and ‘MechWarriors will be good.”
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“Sir we are getting reports from Silverbridge that they have unknown Battlemechs and Armored vehicles moving in the area.”
“Have the GSF standby for orders.”
“This is the first batch of the applications.” The bag is full and the small table creaks as it takes the weight.
“Wow this is just the start!”
“Sho-sa we did get IDs of the units that just hit the camp. A Whitworth and Jenner.”
“So the Kokuryu-kai are looking for a fight. It is about time they did something other than just slink around. Inform all of our scouts to find these two ‘Mechs.”
“Hai Sho-sa! What are your orders after they find them?”
“We will show them why we are here.”
OK so the new mission:
Someone has 'Mech and vehicular units moving on Silverbridge. You all get to go have a talk with them about this.
We are starting Feb 3068 with a bang. >:D
Security and remote sensors have spotted 'Mechs and vehicles moving to Silverbridge. Time for the GSF to get to them before they get to Silverbridge.
All units will get normal deployment. :thumbsup: 1. 'Mech, 1. Armored, 1. Infantry and 1. that is your pick.
Any units in the field from the Nakazawa Assault force and Moro security units are still in the field. :-X
Any units on remote duty are also out as they are on these missions. :-X
Any units on other missions are still on them as well. :-X
"Yes, I understand, Colonel." Alannah says into the speaker phone. "However, I fear we are fast running out of people to send into the field."
"We can't be spread that far." Euron returned.
"I will see if we can fulfill the mission parameters for force organization."
OOG: Anthony, I need you to PM me with all the forces that are currently in the field. I may have miscounted if I have any infantry units left to send.
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Kapten Marius Bjornsen was pacing back and forth in his office. His aide stuck his head in, timidly, and said, "Kapten, it's eight o'clock. Do you have any final orders for the day?"
Marius stopped his pacing, looked over at his aide and smiled, "Yep. Get me Sjalbrenna and Quartermaster Quist. I have a fun task for them."
The aide nodded and rushed back to his desk. He notified SjalBrenna and Quist to attend a meeting in Marius' office. "Kapten, they've been notified."
Kapten Bjornsen nodded to himself and said to his aide, "Take the rest of the night off. I can hold down the fort."
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A few minutes later, Quist powerwalked into the office, slightly out of breath. "Quartermaster Quist, reporting as ordered. What's up, Kapten?"
Marius chuckled and shrugs, "I have a couple of questions, but I need SjalBrenna here to help answer them as well."
SjalBrenna speaks up from the dark corner across the room from the entrance. "I'm here. Shall we get on with it?" Quist and Bjornsen both nearly jumped out of their skin, startled by the voice from the darkness. SjalBrenna moved out of the shadow and took a seat next to Quist.
After waiting a minute to calm down, Kapten Bjornsen speaks up. "Ok, so the Red Vs. Blue challenge. I want to send our best. That means the three squads of the 190th and and one team of a mechwarrior and a squad of battle armor. Sergeant Ketola and her squad would probably be best for that. Inform Mechwarrior Hozumi, Sergeant Ketola, her squad, and the whole of the 190th. We'll have a small company command competition. The winner gets a week off from kitchen and cleaning duties. If they win the whole thing, it goes up to a month, and a night on the town paid for by me personally." Marius smiles, "Oh, and Quist, get with Odden, he's got a plan to fill our last mech."
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"Yes, I understand, Colonel." Alannah says into the speaker phone. "However, I fear we are fast running out of people to send into the field."
"We can't be spread that far." Euron returned.
"I will see if we can fulfill the mission parameters for force organization."
OOG: Anthony, I need you to PM me with all the forces that are currently in the field. I may have miscounted if I have any infantry units left to send.
Will sent you that when I get home from work
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Hajimiri Solar - stellar facilities placed in strategic locations throughout the system, solar satellite arrays collect energy to generate a constant flow of two thousand gigawatts of power then beam it wirelessly via nonionizing microwave radiation transmitting up to ten gigaherz of power for nearby stations, outposts, factories, bases, docks, and ports
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Hononoiro {flame color} - Phoenix Mercantile Fleet [Saganami] and their partners Neptune Orient Lines [Zakharovich] and Horizon Line Tradeships [Tikhonovich] Fleets make this their base for refresh, resupply, refit, and repair on the Jovian moon of Hinotori {firebird}. Hinotori is a large rocky moon one fifth the gravity of Nejiro with a thin but breathable atmosphere and large water ice polar caps. The Ryokosha Koichizoku {travelers} (the family/crews of the combined fleets) has residence and recreation domes (used by both the fleet and their dependents, and the marine personnel and their dependents) Sanfaia {sunfire} village located nearby. The Phoenix Mercantile Marines, as well as the Devil Dogs PMC maintain their own bases here on Hinotori. The Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku also has its own domes on the moon where they have a small craft shipyard Tora Zoshenso {tiger shipyard} that designs, engineers, constructs, services, and repairs escorts, close patrol craft, shuttles, landing craft, and dropshuttles, and also services and repairs dropships. It is the headquarters of SanGun Kozan {tiger mountain lord mines} owned by the Zakharovich Dai ichizoku, that operates mines throughout the stellar system that produces and refines salts, ice, gas, quartz, aluminium, strontium, copper, silver, gold, barium, zinc, mercury, tin, lead, metallurgical coal, carbon, diamonds, antimony, bismuth, iron, cobalt, nickel, uranium, helium three, titanium, platinum, iridium, palladium, dimension stones, gemstones, and rhodium. Also located here on the moon and orbital facilities is Zakharovich's SanGun Equip that produces mining equipment and tools, drills, vehicles, exosuits, safety equipment and tools, sealed mining mechs and industrial mechs with adaptations for space operations and hazardous environments.
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Felix asteroid 61224 in the inner belt is a MAWS (Marine Advanced Warfare Schools) training facility, it is an irregularly shaped rock 659 square kilometers in area, it has three large grav decks, training docks, and simulated shipboard facilities, it may train up to a company at a time of space marines in normal, zero, and low gravity environments, close quarters combat, boarding actions, ship operations, vessel and dock defense, and emergency operations, it has seperate facilities that train aerospace fighters and combat rated small craft to perform patrol and escort duties, and to dogfight in the black and in various atmospheres
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Iris Station is a spaceborne habitat, a joint project of NASA (Nejiro Air & Space Agency) and NOAA (Nejiro Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency), at L4 that houses the core of the stellar communication relay system and data center, and the deep space climate observatory which monitors space weather, gravity waves, and the solar wind. The station has two grav decks and three small craft bays. It carries a crew of approximately three hundred astronauts, scientists, technicians, engineers, meteorologists, space marines, and support personnel for revolving six and twelve month tours.
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Golden Hour Shock Trauma Center is a spaceborne habitat that keeps a stationary orbit near the stellar system standard jump point and Shirudo. It contains dozens of state of the art medical bays which may also serve as operating rooms (with built in X-ray, MRI, and other digital and chemical imaging machines which may accurately and completely scan a person three dimensionally in as little as thirteen seconds). It also has standard surgeries, intensive care units, physiotherapy and recovery units, zero g therapy units, resuscitation units, and hyperbaric chambers. There are three grav decks, six small craft bays - with several dozen converted small craft ambulances, a five thousand ton pressurized cargo bay, and two docking collars. Its labs, in partnership with several Nejiroan hospitals, corporations, and universities, conduct medical and pharmaceuitical research and studies.
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"Colonel, it appears that Charlie Platoon is available. They're the last infantry unit we have at the base."
"Excellent. Send them on the mission. I'll let you select the rest of the team. We also may have to go recruiting for additional troops."
"I'll put out the word. Over and out."
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Shirudo {shield} is a Pavise class space station located near the inner asteroid belt of the Kiiro no Hoshi 5467 stellar system in a station keeping orbit following its inner curve near a standard system jump point, with windows to Nejiro and Jovian, one of the few remnants in the system of the Terran Hegemony. The station has two grav decks, a section that may accommodate up to three hundred visitors and a public market, twelve dropship collars, and two cargo bays that have a combined capacity of two hundred thousand tons. The command and repair yard now functions mostly as commercial docks, repair yards with pressurized bays capable of handling up to eight hundred thousand tons, customs and stellar traffic control. Many of its ARTS drone fighter bays have been converted to aerospace and small craft bays (but not all), but its weapons and armor are intact and maintained diligently. It is home to a MAWS training facility, and has a detachment of Nejiro Defense Troop Space Marines and an NPO Celestial Patrol office.
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Senhri-hin {booty} [the Devil Dogs PMC aquired it early in the Succession Wars era] a Snowden class mining space station mark one, located on the outside curve of the inner asteroid belt in a station keeping orbit. It has two grav decks, both pressurized and unpressurized repair facilities that are capable of handling craft up to fifteen thousand tons, thirty five small craft bays, several space capable mech bays, a cargo bay holding up to fifteen thousand tons, an NPO Celestial Patrol Office, and a contingent of NDT Space Marines. It has six thousand tons of ore processing equipment and maintains its weapons and armor diligently.
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How did the NJ event go?
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How did the NJ event go?
Did not get to go xp
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Sorry to hear that. :(
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shadhawk: I will be unable to attend next Sunday's game. My friend from college (who I haven't seen in 6 years) is back in New York from Louisiana, so I will be hanging out with her in the city on the 26th. Hope that you and the rest have fun. ;)
David
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shadhawk: I will be unable to attend next Sunday's game. My friend from college (who I haven't seen in 6 years) is back in New York from Louisiana, so I will be hanging out with her in the city on the 26th. Hope that you and the rest have fun. ;)
David
Yo NP. Have a blast :thumbsup:
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“Major Franks I think it would be better if both Colonel Grayjoy and General Bosche keep the major parts of their units at base. The GSF has too many units in the field and someone may get the idea that Hilo or Baja would be a good place to strike.” Elisio Tekeda informs the GSF commander.
“Captain Kai to all units I can see the unknowns, they are about 40 klicks out so we have time to setup a warm welcome.”
“Roger Captain, what do you want my platoon to do?” the militia commander asks.
“Have your tanks setup so that your LRMs cover the pad and give us cover fire as needed.”
“Roger that.”
“Sergeants Gordon and Schughart I will drop your squads to spot for the Militia Goblins.”
“Jawohl Hauptmann!”
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For this weekend's game, I will field:
Archer (4M- the one without the Major)
Phoenix Hawk
Pegasus MRM
Maxim A with foot infantry
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“Welcome to Nejiro.” The customs officer reaches for the data pad. “Let’s see what you have we have today.” Looking over the information on the data pad.” That is a lot of cargo you have.”
‘Yes, it is for Heimdall’s Forge.”
“I see.” Double checking the information. “Everything checks out. Do you need any help with your cargo?”
“No thank you. I was told that all arrangements are in place. I just have to call a local shipping company and they will take of it.”
“Very well, enjoy your time here.”
When the shipment arrives on site the equipment will be installed as quickly as possible
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“Major Franks I think it would be better if both Colonel Grayjoy and General Bosche keep the major parts of their units at base. The GSF has too many units in the field and someone may get the idea that Hilo or Baja would be a good place to strike.” Elisio Tekeda informs the GSF commander.
Kiah forwards orders to Grayjoy and Bosche to retain the major parts of thier units at their base and be prepared to protect Hilo and Baja if our enemies try anything.
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The Hammers will be deploying
manteuffel with 1 squad of BA
Great Worm
Pegasus
Bandit (f) with 2 squads gray death
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Is anyone bringing a vtol?
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Bully is sending the Donar
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“Nejiro control this is Pegasus group we are home. Our DropShips will be groundside in fifteen days as they will be making a slow burn in to keep the hospital cases comfortable. They will need medical teams at the pads and the local hospitals will need to make space for the survivors. They are going to take some time to get back on their feet. We are sending full medical reports now.”
“Roger Pegasus. We will have the proper units on site when they land, local hospitals will be ready. Welcome home.”
“I want a full news blackout on the Pegasus trip. Inform all the teams that just got back and the unit commanders not a word about what they did. Also inform all the GSF commanders the same thing not a word.”
“I think that will be best. I will inform all the DCMS units that this does not get spoken of at all.”
“I know that my people will not say anything. And with Word units on world we have to take extra care as my task Force commander thinks it was them who did it.”
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I won't be able to make it today :( my ride is busy and I don't have enough for the uber.
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Until next time, then. Hang in there
I won't be able to make it today :( my ride is busy and I don't have enough for the uber.
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I won't be able to make it today :( my ride is busy and I don't have enough for the uber.
NP. Next mission is 7/10 hope to see you then :thumbsup:
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Nejiro News 1
We have just had reports of a raider force attacking Silverbridge. Units from the GSF, Militia and DCMS responded and drove off the raiders. We will have more reports as they come in.
HBC News
We have had reports of raiders attacking Silverbridge. We have been informed that GSF units responded and repelled the raiders. As we find out more we will let you know.
The Moro Sun-Times
Reports of an attack on Silverbridge are popping up and we are following them. When we have more information we will pass it along.
The Dakuu-orianyusu
Looks like the GSF is playing hero once more, we see reports of how the GSF has saved the people of Silverbridge from raiders. We will ask how can they do this when all these other reports of GSF units in many other places are protecting the people of Nejiro? How can they be in all of the different places at one time?
Shin no wadopuresu
More reports of how the GSF is looking out for the people of Nejiro. More reports of how the GSF is forcing raiders away from Nejiro cities. More reports of how they protect the people of Nejiro. But then how come a good section of Silverbridge is in flames? How come many of the people of Silverbridge are seen in these images running away from Silverbridge? If the GSF is protecting Nejiro why is one of its cities in flames?
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“YO bro do you think the old lady is going to be pissed that we took the Venom?”
“She might be but if someone hits Hilo and people get hurt she will be more pissed. Besides she’s not on rock yet.”
“OK you’re the boss.”
“Sergeant Tyler to MechWarriors Jenkins, Sook-O and Hiryur I have a force of my Pegasus and Bandit plus a Pegasus and Maxim from the Hands. We should join up with the Donar in a few Mikes. Take up security for the rear. We will need to have command inform us when we can have the civies return home.”
“Keep moving, we have to get topside fast.”
“We can stay down here for days and they would not find us.”
“True but it is a long walk back and if we miss out ride …. “
“OK I get the point …. the food over this is not so great also.”
“So get moving. Make sure that all the toys are placed.”
“On it.”
“Duke I have I have Frau Hammond on the line for you.”
“Patch her in.”
“Jawohl …. Frau Hammond you are on with Duke.”
“Danke sergeant, Duke as it looks like you will be in the field for some time how about I meet you in Moro so we can talk.”
“That works, when would be good for you?”
“I will need to get a flight out how about over the weekend?”
“I can make that happen.”
“Good I will see you then. Dinner is on you.”
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“We have reports that unknown forces are still operating between Fune and Bridges.”
“Have the GSF get units back in that area. Make sure that plant 2 has all workers in the shelters. Last off make sure both Fune and Bridges militias are in place and that the people are ready to shelter if needed.”
“Hai sir.”
“We will need to move units from Moro as they are the closest and not dealing with active problems.”
“Ha sir! I will have transport on site ASAP.”
“Have Duke, Talon Sergeant Hasagawa and MechWarrior Nakamura keep the units they have on site.”
“Hai. What about the others?”
“Ask Kishira Yang and Precentor Wood if they can join the GSF on this mission.”
“Do we need militia units for the mission?”
“I do not think so but ask if they can shift some units to Moro.”
“Hai. What about the units at Nakazawa Shiro?”
“Inform them to stay alert. We may need to shift them as well.”
OK new mission and a bit of a different deployment for you all >:D
These are the units you will be using.
These are the units you had at Moro.
I also have taken out units of players that will not be on hand.
7/10 is the next mission
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Jemma 3 / 5 VTR-9K Victor
MechWarrior Sandra 4 / 5 OTL-4D Ostsol
Partisan Heavy Tank (LRM) 4 / 5 Sergeant
Cavalry VTOL Infantry 3 / 4 (AIT)
Infiltrator Mk. I Battle Armor 2 (AIT)
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Cadet Amber 4 / 6 TBT-5J Trebuchet Trainee Pilot
Manticore Heavy Tank 4 / 5 Sergeant Lincoln
Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) 4 / 5 2nd Lieutenant
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry 3 / 4 Sergeant Major Morgan Feltcher Franks Sr NCO (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (A) 2 Sergeant Alfonsa (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (B) 2 Sergeant Maurice (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (C) 3 Sergeant Anton (SBB) (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (D) 3 Sergeant Reiner (Sapper) (AIT)
The Eagle’s Tears Force
MechWarrior 3 / 5 AV1-OC Avatar DCMS C3 Master
Sergeant 2 Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (A)
Schiltron Prime / B (Bravo) 4 / 5 (AIT) FWL C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (E) 4 (AIT)
Heavy APC Tracked 4 / 5
Infantry Platoon Foot Rifle 4
Infantry Platoon Foot SRM 3
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Jurgen Blacktyde 3 / 5 GLT-4L Guillotine
Lieutenant Maria “Matriarch” Boltey 4 / 5 PXH-1K Phoenix Hawk
Condor Heavy Tank (Liao) 4 / 5 Sergeant Prashka Chen
Goblin Infantry Tank (Bravo) 3 / 4 Staff Sergeant Anya Tereshakaya (AIT)
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (MG) (B) 1 (AIT) (HW)
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Mara “Blitz” Hozumi 4 / 5 SR1-OC Strider C3 Slave FRR
254th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) 4 Sergeant Raine Ketola
MechWarrior Linnea “Knockout” Westergren 4 / 5 BJ2-OB Blackjack C3 Slave FRR
279th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) 4 Sergeant Wakao Tomokazu
MechWarrior Marie “Broken Dream” Brahe 4 / 5 SD1-OB Sunder C3 Master FRR
231st Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) 4 Sergeant Yoshihisa Yosuke
LRM carrier 3 / 5 Sergeant Henny Niekisch “Gale”
6th Ghost
WFT-1 Tora (Wolf Trap) 3 / 5 Kashira Thomas Yang Sr. NCO
GRF-3M Griffin 4 / 5 Gunsho Valerie Gottschalk
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank (3058) 4 / 5 Gunsho
Blizzard Hover Transport Bravo 4 / 5 Shujin George Tanaka Infantry XO
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Alpha 4 Gunsho Allen Miller
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Bravo 4 Gunsho Justin Nester
ComStar
RTX-1OPrime Raptor 2 / 4 Adept Holly Wood
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
RTX-1OA Raptor 2 / 4 Adept Nick Cage
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4
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“The group on pad two is going to Hilo. The group at pad three will go to Samar. The group on pad four will be going to Caellach. All the others are going to Yousai. Get moving people.”
“We have the area cleared and all the roads needed for your medical convoy.”
“Thank you all for getting things taken care of. We will be taking it slow so as not to bounce them too much.”
“The route we have setup will have you on the best roads we have.”
“Please see to the others and see that they make it to my estate.”
“Yes mam we have people working with your people on that.”
“The flight to our home will not take very long. When we land stay with us and everything will be OK.”
“The flight to our base will not be all that long. When we land our commander will meet us and we will get settled in.”
“The flight will not be too long and then it’s a short drive to the base. After we see the Sho-sa we will get you all settled in.’
“I think we will need to re-think some of what we are doing.”
“Why sir?”
“We missed that a large number of ComGuard, DCA, Ghost, Militia and GSF units have been off-world for almost two months.”
“I see, we spent too much time and effort with minor matters we missed this.”
“Correct. We will keep up what we have been doing but will need to keep our eyes and ears open to the larger picture.”
“Sir we are a small unit, we can only do so much.”
“We are Light. We can and will do much more than the frail!”
“Yes SIR!”
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“We have reports that unknown forces are still operating between Fune and Bridges.”
“Have the GSF get units back in that area. Make sure that plant 2 has all workers in the shelters. Last off make sure both Fune and Bridges militias are in place and that the people are ready to shelter if needed.”
“Hai sir.”
“We will need to move units from Moro as they are the closest and not dealing with active problems.”
“Ha sir! I will have transport on site ASAP.”
“Have Duke, Talon Sergeant Hasagawa and MechWarrior Nakamura keep the units they have on site.”
“Hai. What about the others?”
“Ask Kishira Yang and Precentor Wood if they can join the GSF on this mission.”
“Do we need militia units for the mission?”
“I do not think so but ask if they can shift some units to Moro.”
“Hai. What about the units at Nakazawa Shiro?”
“Inform them to stay alert. We may need to shift them as well.”
OK new mission and a bit of a different deployment for you all >:D
These are the units you will be using.
These are the units you had at Moro.
I also have taken out units of players that will not be on hand.
7/10 is the next mission
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Jemma 3 / 5 VTR-9K Victor
MechWarrior Sandra 4 / 5 OTL-4D Ostsol
Partisan Heavy Tank (LRM) 4 / 5 Sergeant
Cavalry VTOL Infantry 3 / 4 (AIT)
Infiltrator Mk. I Battle Armor 2 (AIT)
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Cadet Amber 4 / 6 TBT-5J Trebuchet Trainee Pilot
Manticore Heavy Tank 4 / 5 Sergeant Lincoln
Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) 4 / 5 2nd Lieutenant
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry 3 / 4 Sergeant Major Morgan Feltcher Franks Sr NCO (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (A) 2 Sergeant Alfonsa (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (B) 2 Sergeant Maurice (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (C) 3 Sergeant Anton (SBB) (AIT)
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (D) 3 Sergeant Reiner (Sapper) (AIT)
The Eagle’s Tears Force
MechWarrior 3 / 5 AV1-OC Avatar DCMS C3 Master
Sergeant 2 Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (A)
Schiltron Prime / B (Bravo) 4 / 5 (AIT) FWL C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (E) 4 (AIT)
Heavy APC Tracked 4 / 5
Infantry Platoon Foot Rifle 4
Infantry Platoon Foot SRM 3
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Jurgen Blacktyde 3 / 5 GLT-4L Guillotine
Lieutenant Maria “Matriarch” Boltey 4 / 5 PXH-1K Phoenix Hawk
Condor Heavy Tank (Liao) 4 / 5 Sergeant Prashka Chen
Goblin Infantry Tank (Bravo) 3 / 4 Staff Sergeant Anya Tereshakaya (AIT)
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (MG) (B) 1 (AIT) (HW)
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Mara “Blitz” Hozumi 4 / 5 SR1-OC Strider C3 Slave FRR
254th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) 4 Sergeant Raine Ketola
MechWarrior Linnea “Knockout” Westergren 4 / 5 BJ2-OB Blackjack C3 Slave FRR
279th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) 4 Sergeant Wakao Tomokazu
MechWarrior Marie “Broken Dream” Brahe 4 / 5 SD1-OB Sunder C3 Master FRR
231st Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) 4 Sergeant Yoshihisa Yosuke
LRM carrier 3 / 5 Sergeant Henny Niekisch “Gale”
6th Ghost
WFT-1 Tora (Wolf Trap) 3 / 5 Kashira Thomas Yang Sr. NCO
GRF-3M Griffin 4 / 5 Gunsho Valerie Gottschalk
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank (3058) 4 / 5 Gunsho
Blizzard Hover Transport Bravo 4 / 5 Shujin George Tanaka Infantry XO
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Alpha 4 Gunsho Allen Miller
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Bravo 4 Gunsho Justin Nester
ComStar
RTX-1OPrime Raptor 2 / 4 Adept Holly Wood
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
RTX-1OA Raptor 2 / 4 Adept Nick Cage
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4
Anthony, I'll need the model for the Condor for this mission. I have all the others.
Dave
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Anthony, I'll need the model for the Condor for this mission. I have all the others.
Dave
Got you covered :thumbsup:
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“So how was your first major command Adept?”
“I would have preferred a different mission but we work with what we are given. Right sir?”
“Truer words have not been spoken. So I want your report, not what you sent in.”
“Sir?”
“I want to know what you saw. I want to know how you felt. Not a nice clean report to your commander.”
“Well sir I don’t know where to start.”
“How about when you entered the system.”
“Well seeing all that wreckage was an eye opener. They did try to defend themselves but they were way out gunned. The fact that the people on the ground did try to surrender but they got bombed from orbit was way past anything I have ever seen before. I still don’t get it.”
“Son you never should. The reasons why some do what they do are just beyond what most of us will ever understand.”
“Well the ground teams did what we could for the people we found. We also recovered what we could and loaded up the DropShips to return to the JumpShips. The space group recovered some items but not a lot. The fleet commander did not want to tip off whoever attacked the site that someone was in the system if they did return.”
“Smart move if WoB does go back to check on what they did and too much was missing they would wonder what happened.”
“I hope I did not over step my when I told the others they could salvage what they could.”
“No if I were on site I would have done the same. It is a small price for all the hard work they did.”
“Sir, most of the survivors we brought back are just children. Why would someone do that?”
“Have your team get back into the roster. We need them and you back at work. As I said people like us will not understand people like that. From your written report I see that you have some new help.”
“Yes sir. They found us as we were looking around. This will not be a problem, will it sir?”
“Not at all, you will need to get the quartermaster to get quarters and such them.”
“Will do sir, thank you sir!”
“Not a problem. Anything more Adept?”
“Yes sir I am happy that we did do this mission. If we ….. the other commands that went with us …. did not go ….. all of them would have died on that rock. The medical crews pulled off some major magic out there.”
“Just goes to show right place right time. I’ll pass that along. Now get back with your unit.”
“Yes Sir!”
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"Frails"?! OI VE!
Any chance I could get a tech to be flown out to repair the I.S. that hasn't been repaired yet?
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Any chance I could get a tech to be flown out to repair the I.S. that hasn't been repaired yet?
You will need a bit more then a tech. A repair vehicle or base would be best.
The fun of the outdoor life ;D
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“Look I don’t care what it takes you will keep these people together. They have been through a lot and to separate them would be one of the worst things we can do to them at this time. I know some of the survivors attached to the ones that found them and as long as the rescuers do not mind they can stay together. But for the main group we will setup a facility for them and make dam sure that whatever help they need is with them. This will be done even if we have to build a brand new place for them. Do I make myself clear?!”
“Hai Chiji!”
“Precentor Wilkes we have the survivors from Pegasus getting settled in and medical is looking them over.”
“Very good, have the engineers start work on new buildings to house them in.”
“We may not need to do that sir. Only 25 wanted to stay with the order, the others are with the main group that the Governor is helping settle in. They are the children of our people but they are with others their age.”
“Well if that is what they want then I see no problems, just make sure that they do understand that our door is and will always be open for them if they what to be with us.”
“I have made that very clear and they said they will keep that in mind.”
“Well then make user our new members are well cared for.”
“Yes sir!”
“Sho-sa we have a few new members of the Ghosts.”
“Do we?” She looks at the dozen young ones with her team that just got back. ‘Well we will need to get them quarters and find out what jobs they can do. They do know that they will have to work?”
“Hai Sho-sa they were working with us on the return trip.”
“Very well then.” She looks at the Lance and platoon commanders. “Ladies you will see to their needs.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
Looking at all of the young ones. “Welcome to the Ghosts.” Kono gives them a bow of welcome and respect.
“Sho-sa these young men would like to work as techs for the militia. They have some experience working with fusion power plants in combat vehicles. They would like to help us with the equipment we brought back.” The infantry Tai-i informs his commander.
“I would be more than happy to have them as part of Nijero’s Militia.” He looks over the half dozem young men. “Get them quarters and if they have anyone with them get them quarters as well.”
“Hai Sir!”
“Tai-sa these are the young ones I talked to you about. They want to help us out in any they can.”
“Do they have any skills that we can use?”
“Yes sir they do. Each has gotten their space legs on the return home. They all help the crew of the Doragon no jihi.”
“They did? Please tell me about what work they did.” Looking over the group 20 young ones from about 9 to 16 years old.
“These two worked with the Nurse staff with caring for the other survivors. This bunch worked with the Engineering crew. This group worked with the medical staff as well they were very good at keeping the different wards well stocked.”
“So do all of you want to keep working on the ship?”
“Yes sir!” Comes from the group.
“Well then I will see to it that all of you can do so. I will see if the local medical school will let you two enter so you can get the proper training. Do you want to be doctors or nurses?”
“We would like to be nurses.” From them.
“Very well I will see to that.” Looking at the group that worked with the Engineering crew. “You will also need to go to school so that you will better understand the job that you did on the way here.” They nod. “As for all of you.” Looking at the last group. “I think some more schooling is in order for all of you as well. But for all of you, time on the Doragon no jihi will be need as well. You need to keep your space legs as it were.” The group is full of smiles at the last part.
“Major we have some new members of the Franks clan. They are some of the people we picked up at Pegasus and they want to join us.” The Kestrel pilot informs Kiah he has a group of 30 young ones from the age of 10 to 17 years old. “They lost all family on Pegasus and we have taken them.” He points to the other Hammers that just got back. “They have been very helpful on the trip back and would make fine members of the clan.”
“Colonel I would like to introduce new members of the Ironborn.” Master Sergeant Zhao has a group of 20 young people with her. They range in age from 8 to 15 years old. “They are from Pegasus and have no family, other than each other and with your blessing the Ironborn.” She looks at all of them. “They are hard workers one and all. They helped us with our work on the trip back.”
“Sister I have some people who would like to become part of the Phoenix Dao.” Ching Ch’i presents a group of 10 young people they are from 12 to 17 years old. “We found them on Pegasus and they would like to join us. They all have some skills and worked with during the trip back.”
“We can use the extra help and if they work hard then they are more than welcome.”
“So these are the young ones that my grandmother told me of?”
“Yes Chu-i. They worked with her during the return trip and she offered then to join the family.”
Looking over the two dozen young ones ranging in age from 11 to 17. “First we need to get all of you rooms and then food.” Looking over to the household staff. “Please get them settled in.”
“They all helped with the injured during the trip back. From what was said they did well for ones so young.”
“Well they are from service families and this most likely not the first some of them have seen injured people.”
“Sir the militia informed me that they have a unit in the area of Fune.”
“Well if they have a unit in that area have it join the GSF units responding. Inform the GSF so they know they have the extra help.”
“Very good sir.” Going over to the comms officer. “Send to Captain Jemma that militia platoon 401 will be joining them on this mission.”
“Hai.”
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“Colonel I would like to introduce new members of the Ironborn.” Master Sergeant Zhao has a group of 20 young people with her. They range in age from 8 to 15 years old. “They are from Pegasus and have no family, other than each other and with your blessing the Ironborn.” She looks at all of them. “They are hard workers one and all. They helped us with our work on the trip back.”
"Very well. Thank you, Amy." Euron says over the radio from his position near the Nakazawa Shiro. "Alannah, show our guests to the barracks and inform the heads of the families. We have some adoptees to join their clans. Tell Harald and Julia they're invited to adopt as well."
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OOG: Anthony, could you provide a list of the names of the orphans the Ironborn received, their ages, and a little information about them (who's related to who, if they have any interesting skills, etc.).
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In the courtyard of Camp Haken, a group of about 20 young people, most not even teenagers, assembled before the Ironborn's wing of the base, facing a podium. There were some whispers as to what was going on, as the children worried what would become of them. Eventually, a middle-aged woman wearing a military uniform, stepped up to the podium, followed behind by 5 others, some in uniform, others in worker's coveralls, two of them in suits, one of whom bore a priest's collar. The woman, her short ashen hair catching in the breeze began to speak through a microphone:
"Greetings, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Ironborn." She announced. "My name is Major Alannah Harlaw, and I have assembled you all here with good news as it relates your futures. Our esteemed Governor, Chi-Ji Meiyo Saganami, has approved your requests for asylum and adoption into our unit. As of this moment, you are all to be considered part of the Ironborn and entitled to all protections and privileges thereof. In addition, our leader, Colonel Euron Greyjoy, has opened a path for some of you to be directly adopted into one of the family houses of the Ironborn. These houses will be represented by the people behind me." Alannah turned to indicate the motley group of adults who had come out with her.
"As the Colonel is currently away on business, House Greyjoy will be represented by Company Chaplain Aeron Greyjoy." The older man in the priest collar stepped forward, bowed his head and said, "The peace of God be with you all."
"Representing House Blacktyde is a man who was part of the group that rescued you from Pegasus, Lieutenant Stygg Blacktyde." The blonde man stepped forward and waved.
"House Botley will be represented by the President of Kraken's Arms and patriarch of the Botley family, Tristan Botley." Tristan surveyed the group, already looking for possible adoptees.
"For House Hoare, our Chief Technician Harald Hoare, and for House Goodbrother, Assistant Chief Technician Julia Goodbrother," The man and woman in work clothes stepped forward and nodded in assent.
"Lastly, as matriarch of House Harlaw, I shall be representing my family myself." Alannah completed the introductions. She then continued. "Each of you shall be interviewed by our group of representatives. Those of you with siblings shall be interviewed together with your siblings. Furthermore, if any sibling is chosen to be adopted by one of the families, then all siblings of that family will be adopted. We would never separate brothers and sisters from one another. Should you be directly adopted, the House that adopts you will pay for your education in full as well as provide the necessary training should you choose to join our armed forces when you are older."
One of the children raised their hand, a boy of only 8 years of age. Alannah acknowledged him. "Um, ma'am? What happens if one of your families doesn't adopt us?"
Alannah nodded. "In that case, you will still be considered part of our extended family. Your education and housing will be paid for by the Colonel or perhaps the Governor, depending on the circumstances. But, rest assured, young man, we would never think of abandoning you regardless of whether you are adopted or not." Alannah made a note of the boy, thinking perhaps to adopt him herself. "Now then, I invite you all inside the base for refreshment. The interviews will begin immediately. Carmine Bennington, you're up first. Would you meet us in the Colonel's office in ten minutes." A short, slightly plump boy of 12 nodded in assent as one of his friends whispered, "Have fun in the principal's office." A girl giggled as the boy made his way to the office.
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“OK people get that gear to the proper holding bays. We need to keep all the bits and pieces with the correct units.”
“Do we know when it will be picked up?”
“At this time I have no idea other then what is going to the Ghosts and militia. They have setup transport for what belongs to them.”
“So we should have that stuff to the front?”
“Correct, The Ghosts will have a DropShip here in two days and the militia will have a freight train pulling out what belongs to them in three.”
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Out of curiosity anyone taking bets if we will see crash on Sunday?
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Gentlemen's bets only.
For the game, will we be using only the units we deployed to Fune?
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Gentlemen's bets only.
For the game, will we be using only the units we deployed to Fune?
Correct. Your force list is posted.
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“OK that is the last of ‘em sir, we are ready to liftoff.” The cargo master informs the skipper.
“Very good.” The skipper looks over to Captain Jemma. “The last of you force is loaded and strapped in we will be dropping you about 10 klicks from Fune. That will give us time to get all of you off loaded and get out of the combat area as this is not a combat DropShip.”
“We understand that, we will do our best to offload ASAP.” Jemma calls her XO. “Sandra make sure all units are ready to offload as soon as we are back on the ground. We do not need to let the raiders get some shots on this ship.”
“Roger that Mam. I will pass the word.”
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Devondra has been having issues trying to login to the forums with no luck, FYI.
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FINALY got back in it only took a week , they really need to fix server issues faster.... now to get caught up on reading grrrrr
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“Major we have some new members of the Franks clan. They are some of the people we picked up at Pegasus and they want to join us.” The Kestrel pilot informs Kiah he has a group of 30 young ones from the age of 10 to 17 years old. “They lost all family on Pegasus and we have taken them.” He points to the other Hammers that just got back. “They have been very helpful on the trip back and would make fine members of the clan.”
KIah Looks over the group noting the grief as well as the strength in each Childs eyes. stepping forward she salutes them "greetings to you all, we share your grief and welcome you all. the names of your loved ones will be added to our honored dead and never forgotten by the clan." Kiah looks over thier heads to see Carl and others of her senior staff approaching. "My staff will help get you quartered and if you are interested in any specific area of learning or work let them know, My office is attached to the great gathering hall and I have an opened door policy." a young girl about 10 years of age steps forward and curtsey's
"may I stay with my brother and sister Karl?" she asks in a soft sweet voice.
Kiah kneels down and gathers the girl into her arms. "what is your name sweeting?
"Helga"
"well rest assured Helga, no siblings will be separated from each other. When you all give your names to my staff let us know if there are siblings here you will be housed together."
KIah kisses the forehead of the girl and stands up still holding the girls hand. "all of your go with these people they will see you get food and looked at by the doctors and sorted out." she motions to her ex officer and personnel secretary to stay with her as she watches as the group is lead away then turns back to Kestrel pilot. "okay now tell me how these children were helpful, if some showed aptitude for certain fields i would like to see they are encouraged in them further."
"we also should make sure both medical and councilors are available to them." the pilot says
"yes that is a given and will be done, now you all walk with me and tell me about these children and the help they provided"
the group heads toward Kiahs office, her bodyguard's falling in step around them all
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Good hunting, all!
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OT, We've realized that we have a full lance of Johns in our group. Our newest member is also a John.
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It was like going to a T-ball game. whole lotta "Swing and a miss" and fly balls going rarely in the direction intended (arty). It was very entertaining to be part of.
IG:
After very relaxing and enjoyable weekend at the L.o.D. compound there will be submissions for 2 teams for the team color competition. "O.t.D."(older than dirt), and the "RR" (Rugrats). Frequently overheard conversations involving a bet revolving around " doing homework" and "going into the "box" for a month"
Anthony:
After "Duke" returns from the extended deployment AND getting "slapped" on the back of the head he will do some research so he can handcraft a suitable gift of "thank you, and returned interest", out of a rare unrefined metal, planet local, or if possible from clan space or even from earth, ore size no larger than bowling ball( after a bit of refining it will be approximately the size of an apple or human heart." Depending on what he learns about what she enjoys or likes most "Duke" will refine it and machine/craft it into that form of multiple simple interlocking pieces and intrinsic fine engraving in it's surface. Maybe he finds the rare metal during some down time while deployed on mission. (edge/ luck roll?)
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Did we get a date for next game yet?
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August 21
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I will not be able to attend next game. I'll be in NOLA.
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Sorry that we won't see you. What is NOLA?
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Kapten Bjornsen was seated alone in his office when a worry line creased his brow. He pressed the button to summon his aide. When his aide peeked in to see what the Kapten wanted, Marius asked him a simple question. "Can you find out what is the GSF doing to repair the damage that the city suffered during our last encounter? Also find out what we can contribute both in manpower and monetarily. Get Quartermaster quist working with the Ghosts and Comstar as well. Dismissed. "
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Raissonne Daigaku {university}
Public Ivy University
Chancellor Aleks Rama
Academic Dean Tatiana Kumiko Yi
Board of Trustees Chair Amalaa Sugai
Total Enrollment: 30000
School Colors: red and orange
School Flag: red sun disc skewed to the hoist with sixteen rays on an orange field
School Mascots: Kangae and Kioku {thought and memory} black crows' leaders of the campus murder, costumed athletic mascot Chie Crow {wisdom}
Motto: Non Ducor, Duco {I am not led, I lead}
Total faculty complement student ratio 5:1
Average first year class size is fifty with a teaching professor, two academic advisors, and at least two teaching assistants
Tuition: citizen or official resident of Nejiro nine thousand and five hundred ryu, foreign student seventeen thousand ryu (includes business class travel pass and visa)
Connected to your school ID card (pictures, a secure rfid chip with security keys for campus doors, health and human resources data and several QR codes) it includes alpha level room and board (standard quad suite that includes two full baths, lounge, and small galley kitchen -and standard campus meal plan of three meals plus two snacks everyday at the student union, and designated kiosks, food courts, dining halls, cafeterias, convenience stores, and diners), twelve credits, city transport pass, digital study materials, eleven inch tablet and keyboard, physical study material budget, lab budget, activity and event budget, access to health and wellness facilities, access to sports and arts facilities, access to research facilities and laboratories, access to academic and recreational facilities (customizable and higher level plans and larger budgets with more credits - up to eighteen, and more privileges such as single occupancy student flats and off campus meal plans are available with additional fees, awards, scholarships, grants, and/or academic standing)
The University is generally ranked amongst the top ten university level schools on Nejiro.
The University is publicly funded by the city of Hilo as part of the budget, and also by the Sugai Dai Ichizoku, its endowment investments, corporate partnerships, government, private, and corporate education and research grants, tuition, alumni boosters, conference and event ticketing, support and academic services, IT and library services, merchandise, research, publishing, and public donations. It adheres to a standard academic schedule which begins in mid April with graduations in mid March and includes a summer (end of July to the end of August), winter (last week of December to second week of January), and spring break between semesters. The University was established as an entity as part of the creation of the Hilo City Charter and was originally endowed with five hundred million ryu (current value two billion ryu) from the Project Hilo Committee and it was among the first structures to break ground when construction of the city began nearly three centuries ago. The urban campus in Hilo's university ward occupies five hundred acres above and below ground along the banks of the Waikoto River {flowing water}. [Hilo, like many cities on Nejiro, is built above a system of utility corridors and tunnel and cave (natural and fabricated) systems that includes canals (large enough for inland barges) and subways to serve the city support systems, utilities, and services, parking, storage and cisterns, mines and underground farms, plazas, retail and residence areas, recreational areas, commercial and industrial areas, government buildings, and defensive and emergency redoubts. The Hilo Chika {underground} is built on 'islands' created by the three rivers (the Waikoto, the Quoile, and the Canawa) that cross each other and run through the city. The Chika is currently twenty percent larger than the upper city and as much as sixty meters (six levels) below ground and three levels above ground.] The campus is filled with beautiful architecture, inspiring art, and state of the art facilities. It contains over ninety million square meters of lab space, rooftop farms, two world class museums, seed project botanical gardens, a world renowned art gallery, over five hundred clubs, and fifteen million books across twenty five libraries. There is an entire department dedicated to making the campus creative and it organizes dozens of film festivals, art festivals, science festivals, improvisational jam sessions, cosplay events, the drone parade, the largest book fair in the city and more. Culinary choices on campus are varied and include everything from twenty eight hour fast food kiosks, convenience stores, diners, casual restaurants, food courts, dining halls, and cafeterias, to reservation only fine dining, and rowdy pubs. Students are required to live on campus during their first two years of study so they can take part in the academic, social, cultural, and recreational programs, as well as academic advising that the school has been designed to provide. Some students spend their whole tertiary academic career here from undergraduate degree through their doctoral degree. The University is partnered with Raissonne Daigaku Byoin {hospital} in the Hilo civics ward, which has the largest trauma center on the continent and trains many of the military and civilian pararescue, combat, and emergency response medics on Nejiro; and with Raissonne Prep also located in the Hilo university ward, a primary and secondary level public boarding school for as many as three thousand students.
College of Humanities: ethnic studies, language studies, literature, philosophy, history (military, science, political, art, interstellar), ethics, art theory, visual and fine arts, fashion, gender studies, music theory, antiquities, media and performing arts, etiquette, critical thinking and analysis, conversation and negotiation and debate, cartography and navigation, geography, cultural studies, calligraphy, governmental theory and practice, law, meritous studies and public service, criminology, communications, psychology, sociology, citizenship and civics, public policy, anthropology, archeology, creative writing, folklore, myths and legends, social welfare, theology and dogma, ritual and tradition, education, information science, information engineering (marketing, advertising, reports and grants, propaganda, journalism, public relations), library and archival studies, business, economics, trade, entrepreneurship, transportation, logistics, labor relations, finance, administration
College of Natural Science and Technology: mathematics, statistics, physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, computer sciences, applied sciences, geology, astrobiology, application vs theory ethics and etiquette, research ethics and etiquette, food science and nutrition, urban agriculture, culinary studies, fibers and textiles, mechanics, aviation, spacecraft, propulsion, high energy physics, fire and rescue, electrodynamics, botany, zoology, thermodynamics, programming, multimedia and virtual reality, forensics, environmental sciences and management, speech pathology and audiology, electron-physics, nanoscience, biomedical and life sciences, military science and technology, pathology, microbiology, medical sciences, architecture, design and applied arts, genetics and evolution, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, civil engineering, surgery, nursing, clinical medicine, immunology, dentistry, materials science, molecular medicine, trauma medicine, astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, cybernetics and bionics, robotics, cybertronics, physical education, sports science, mechatronics, trade schools (in partnership with the Hilo Guildhall Syndic), vocational and technical studies
Prospective student tours are available 21 March 3069 through 16 April 3069, and 13 August 3069 through 31 August 3069. Also available are student and faculty led campus virtual tours, and campus takeovers hosted by student ambassadors that let prospective students shadow hosts in classes, labs, clubs, and activities for a few days to get a glimpse of real campus life. Please book through the Office of Student Admissions <contact info>. Slots fill quickly so please book early.
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Now that CGL has posted their Gencon announcement https://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/battletech-at-gen-con-2022/ ,
I need a final and complete shopping list from each person who wants loot. IWM can be added in later. Post here or PM me.
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Kapten Bjornsen was dressed in his dress uniform for one reason, and one reason only, to make a good impression. He was waiting in the offices of the company, Beacon Advanced Industries. While waiting to be called in to the boardroom, he began pacing. Quartermaster Quist was present, also in his dress uniform, but he was seated, waiting patiently, unlike his boss.
Marius stopped pacing, looked over at Nataniel and said, "Let's go over this again, one last time, Quist. We are here today to offer more funds to expand production of the Night-Night guns. In return for said funds, We'd like to get a percentage of sales to other GSF units and other forces on planet. We will also make available performance data on how the guns behaved in real world combat situations. If they are amenable, we'll also suggest a name change. Suimin Taiho. Sleeping Gun. Sounds a bit better than Night-night gun. We're offering another One and a half million c-bills, right?" When Quist nodded, he continued, "Do you really think they'll go for the percentage?"
Quist finally stood up, clasped his commander on his shoulders and looked him dead in the eye, "Marius. If they don't take the deal, they'll be doing themselves a disservice, and no business will turn down the deal we're offering. If we can get these guns into the hands of all the GSF units and also into police forces around the world, we'll be golden."
The secretary stood up, moved over and opened the door to the conference room, "The board will see you now." Kapten Bjornsen and Quartermaster Quist straightened their jackets one last time, and headed into the lion's den.
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Now that CGL has posted their Gencon announcement https://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/battletech-at-gen-con-2022/ ,
I need a final and complete shopping list from each person who wants loot. IWM can be added in later. Post here or PM me.
Alpha Strike and Beginners Box Set. Thanks for doing the legwork.
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I’m only allowed to get 1 of each.
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I wasn't interested in the beginner's box set, so I can at least pick that up for you, Bleusman.
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“Sho-ko Yang to convoy leader how much can the large transport handle?”
“Convoy to Yang she has a payload of 40 tons.”
“So can we work out a deal for you to take our damaged Pegasus to Fune and we will be your escort.”
“I think we can work out something Sho-ko.”
“Very good.” Switching to the GSF comms. “Sho-ko Yang to Captain Jemma my people will provide escort for the civilians so you can have all other units move to Fune at best seed.”
“Roger that Yang.” To the other units. “Jemma to all units we will split into fast and slow units. The fast units will move to Fune at best speed of the slowest unit and the slow units will do the same. The Ghosts will escort the civilian vehicles.”
“Who will be in charge of the fast group?” Asks MechWarrior Hozumi.
“The fast group will be under Adept Wood’s command if she does not mind.”
“I have no problem as long as none of the others do.”
“You are in charge Adept and that is that. Your group will be your unit with MechWarrior Hozumi, Lieutenant Boltey, Sergeant Chen’s Condor, Sergeant Major Franks Maxim, Cadet Amber, our Cavalry and Sergeant Sandra. The slower group will be with me the Partisan, MechWarriors Westergren and Brahe, Sergeant Niekisch, Sergeant Lincoln and the Pilum, Staff Sergeant Tereshakaya and Lieutenant Blacktyde. All units will stay in contact with each other. Keep in mind that we have a Karnov, Heavy APC, Blizzard and a Wasp that may or may not be moving on Fune. Our job is that if they attack Fune they do not get to cause large amounts of damage to the city or the people. If we destroy or take them that works also, but we protect the people and property of Fune.”
“Captain going by how you are splitting the groups the fast group and the convoy will get to Fune at the same time.” Yang offers up. “Maybe have the Cadet and your Sargent Sandra will be part of the escort group. This way the strike unit will be able to move at 90 kph as opposed to 80 kph. This will let the escort group act as reinforcements if they do raid Fune.”
“That sounds good Sho-ko we will do that. Swift group do not punch over you weight you do have support.”
“Roger that Captain.”
“Sho-ko what are we doing with you damager Pegasus. To have it drive to Fune will cause more damage to it.”
“I will have the large civilian transport load in up as it is under the max weight the transport can handle.”
“Can it take the LRM carrier as well? That will speed up the heavy unit.”
“It has a max load of 40 tons.”
“A girl can try. OK people we move now.”
“Control to all Fune and NPO units we have Battle Armor at the Bank of Nejiro and Jewelry Galleria. Keep all civilian traffic from them.”
“Do we have any idea when heavy units will be on line?”
“Not at this time. We have GSF units inbound but they are still too far out to be of help.”
“OK control we will keep the people out of the way.”
“Job is done not get out of there. All units to meet at the RV.”
“Lieutenant looks like they are pulling out.”
“OK but keep them from getting into the civilian areas.”
“Yes Sir! But they do have the heavy weapons.”
“I know that and GSF units will be here very soon.”
“Adept Wood to NPO control I will have two attack VTOLs in the area in a few minutes. Can you give them the bandit’s location?”
“Roger Adept. Our field units report that they are pulling out. Look to be moving south-west.”
“Looks like they are trying to cut around us, thanks control.” Switching to the GSF line. “Adept Wood to Captain Jemma looks like they did what they wanted in Fune and are now heading south-west. We will sing back to try and pick them up. Can you have Sho-ko Yang group continue to Fune in case they double back?”
“I am sure they can, what is your plan?”
“If we can find them we will push them to you.”
“Hounds to the hunter?”
“That’s the idea, just hunters in two places in case.”
“Roger that Adept.”
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Nejiro News 1
We have gotten word of a bandit raid at Fune. They attacked the Bank of Nejiro and Jewelry Galleria. As we find out more we will keep you informed.
HBC News
Furne has been raided by bandits. We have seen reports that bandits robbed the Bank of Nejiro and Jewelry Galleria located in the city. No one was hurt and the NPO is looking into the matter.
Financial Times
Reports of the Fune branch of the Bank of Nejiro and Jewelry Galleria have been robbed by bandits. The NPO is looking into this and we will keep you informed.
The Dakuu-orianyusu
Now bandits rob your banks and jewelry stores, what next they rob the people in the streets? Good people of Nejiro you must see how your government is failing you.
Shin no wadopuresu
Well, well the governor’s security force and other allies cannot stop simple bandits from robbing your banks and jewelry stores. They are the ones protecting you? How?
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I wasn't interested in the beginner's box set, so I can at least pick that up for you, Bleusman.
That’s good. Want to see the Vindie.
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I have secured the Beginners box for you. :thumbsup:
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I have secured the Beginners box for you. :thumbsup:
You da man!!!
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OK so the next mission will have the GSF looking to bring in Nakazawa's Militia forces that are in the area.
We would like them to come in with out trouble be if they do not please take care on the toys they have as we will need them for the new security/militia force in the area.
So GSF units in the are will be looking to bring in the missing units.
GSF units are:
Hands of the Goddess Force
Sergeant Niko Sato 3 / 5 FS9-OB Firestarter DCMS C3 Slave
Schlitron Prime / A (Alpha) 4 / 5 (AIT) DCMS C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (A) 4 (AIT)
Schiltron Prime / C (Bravo) 4 / 5 (AIT) MoC C3 Master
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (B) 4 (AIT)
Karnov UR Transport BA (Alpha) 4 / 5
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor Laser (C) 0 Sergeant Edilenny Exhume XO Infantry (AIT)
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Captain Carl Franks 1 / 3 ARC-8M Archer ‘Mech Company CO
1st Lieutenant Asher 2 / 4 RXT-1OPrime ‘Mech Company XO
Sergeant 2 Elemental Point Laser (Bravo)
Striker Light Tank ’61 2 / 4 Sergeant Evvon DCMS C3 Slave
Sturmfeur Heavy Tank 4 / 5 2nd Lieutenant Kayden Armor XO
Ironborn Force
Colonel Euron “Silence” Grayjoy 2 / 3 MAD-9M Marauder CO Unit Commander
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser (Bravo) 4
Demolisher Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) 4 / 5
Fa Shih Battle Armor Laser (Alpha) 1 Corporal Aaron Drumm
Ontos Heavy Tank (Lt Gauss) 4 / 5
Fa Shih Battle Armor MG 2
Badger Tracked Transport (Alpha) 2 / 3 Sergeant Zhou
Bravo / Charlie / Delta Pods
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor MG 2 Corporal Labrov
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor MG 2 Corporal Tai
The Dragon’s Clutch Force
MechWarrior Ren Ito 4 / 5 OW-1Prime Owens C3 Slave
Raiden Battle Armor (Tsunami) 4 Tai-i Adrian Tan XO
MechWarrior 4 / 5 HM-1 Hitman
Ares Tank 4 / 5
Demon Tank 4 / 5
Road’s Warriors Force
Stygian Strike Tank 3 / 4 Sergeant Vinny Kowalski
Musketeer Hover Tank 4 / 5
Bandit Hover Transport Echo 4 / 5
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (MG) 4
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (MG) 4
6th Ghost
Sho-sa Kono Kalakaua 3 / 4 BL6-KNT Black Knight CO
Gunsho Kinako 4 / 5 OW-1 Owens C3 Slave/TAG/Beagle
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Echo 4 Go-cho Jun Yao
Schiltron Bravo 4 / 5 Shujin Armor XO C3 Master
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Charlie 4 Go-cho
Karnov UR Transport (’55) Alpha 4 / 5 Gunsho
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Echo 4 Gunsho
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Foxtrot 4 Gunsho
SRM Infantry Squad Jump 4 Go-cho
Units you will be looking for:
Goblin Medium Tank x 4
Foot Infantry Squad SRM x 4
Motorized Infantry Platoon SRM
Scimitar Medium Hover Tank x 2
Saracen Medium Hover Tank x 2
Motorized Field Gun 10 Infantry Platoon Rifle x 2
Jeep w RL/10 x 4
have fun >:D
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I'm just going to leave this here.
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I'm just going to leave this here.
Run away you have the Urbie after you :o
OH wait just walk fast >:D
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Very cool, Jim. Did you bring it home?
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35 tons? Delta would have charged me a fortune. And if I tried to drive it home, I’d still be on the way. xp
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“Alannah to Euron we need to talk before you go into the field.”
“Can it wait?”
“No! We also need to talk and on a secure line.”
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“Alannah to Euron we need to talk before you go into the field.”
“Can it wait?”
“No! We also need to talk and on a secure line.”
OOG: Was this about what you PM'ed me for? If so, I already responded.
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OOG: Was this about what you PM'ed me for? If so, I already responded.
yes :thumbsup:
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“Sho-ko Yang to convoy leader how much can the large transport handle?”
“Convoy to Yang she has a payload of 40 tons.”
“So can we work out a deal for you to take our damaged Pegasus to Fune and we will be your escort.”
“I think we can work out something Sho-ko.”
“Very good.” Switching to the GSF comms. “Sho-ko Yang to Captain Jemma my people will provide escort for the civilians so you can have all other units move to Fune at best seed.”
“Roger that Yang.” To the other units. “Jemma to all units we will split into fast and slow units. The fast units will move to Fune at best speed of the slowest unit and the slow units will do the same. The Ghosts will escort the civilian vehicles.”
“Who will be in charge of the fast group?” Asks MechWarrior Hozumi.
“The fast group will be under Adept Wood’s command if she does not mind.”
“I have no problem as long as none of the others do.”
“You are in charge Adept and that is that. Your group will be your unit with MechWarrior Hozumi, Lieutenant Boltey, Sergeant Chen’s Condor, Sergeant Major Franks Maxim, Cadet Amber, our Cavalry and Sergeant Sandra. The slower group will be with me the Partisan, MechWarriors Westergren and Brahe, Sergeant Niekisch, Sergeant Lincoln and the Pilum, Staff Sergeant Tereshakaya and Lieutenant Blacktyde. All units will stay in contact with each other. Keep in mind that we have a Karnov, Heavy APC, Blizzard and a Wasp that may or may not be moving on Fune. Our job is that if they attack Fune they do not get to cause large amounts of damage to the city or the people. If we destroy or take them that works also, but we protect the people and property of Fune.”
“Captain going by how you are splitting the groups the fast group and the convoy will get to Fune at the same time.” Yang offers up. “Maybe have the Cadet and your Sargent Sandra will be part of the escort group. This way the strike unit will be able to move at 90 kph as opposed to 80 kph. This will let the escort group act as reinforcements if they do raid Fune.”
“That sounds good Sho-ko we will do that. Swift group do not punch over you weight you do have support.”
“Roger that Captain.”
“Sho-ko what are we doing with you damager Pegasus. To have it drive to Fune will cause more damage to it.”
“I will have the large civilian transport load in up as it is under the max weight the transport can handle.”
“Can it take the LRM carrier as well? That will speed up the heavy unit.”
“It has a max load of 40 tons.”
“A girl can try. OK people we move now.”
A Message from Kiah is passed to Sho-ko Yang via Sergeant Major Franks "my complements I have a king Karnov i can send out to collect items that may slow you down, it will have to carry fuel for itself but i think even with that there would be about 70 tons of cargo space for your use if you need it. please advise if i should send it your way."
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A Message from Kiah is passed to Sho-ko Yang via Sergeant Major Franks "my complements I have a king Karnov i can send out to collect items that may slow you down, it will have to carry fuel for itself but i think even with that there would be about 70 tons of cargo space for your use if you need it. please advise if i should send it your way."
Sho-ko Yang will thank the Sergeant Major for the offer but by the time the VTOL could get to them they will be at Fune and then just have to wait for the DropShip.
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OK first off nice work on the mission :thumbsup:
next up the next three dates are 9/25 - 10/23 - 11/27
info for them will be happening ^-^ but first the fun that is happening during and just after today >:D
Walking through the repair center Precentor Wilkes stops were the Pegasus salvage is stored. “So what do you think do we keep or us them for parts?”
“Well sir they are all repairable, it will just take time and parts.”
“So I will take that as keep ‘em.”
‘Yes sir. Hay and his crew did find some real gems for us. When these are on line they can replace some of the older units. I think you should pick the one you want and start running some sim training on that model.”
“Sounds like a good idea I might even be qualified by the time it’s on line.”
“I make sure whatever unit you want will be on line when you are ready for it sir.”
“So Chu-i what do you think? How long for all this to be on line?”
“Well sir it all took major damage and getting parts for some of them will take time to get out this way. The time frame will mostly be up to how long it takes to get the need parts out here. I do have to say that the Pegasus team did will in what they found for us. They will serve Nejiro well when they are working. It is also good that those kids are working with us, they do know how to handle a wrench and how these toys work.”
“I bet they are happy to help. After all they may have had family that ran this gear.”
‘Very true sir. I will need to get some of the hi-end parts from other sources you know sir.”
“Yes, it is good that both Phoenix and Metal Storm are on world. You may also want to speak with some of the other merchants in The Enclave as well.”
“Kashira Ho what do you thing about the salvage from Pegasus”
“I think it will serve us well Sho-sa. The Pegasus force did well in what they found and brought back.”
“I am happy that you are happy with the salvage as it will be under your command when it is operational.”
“But I am only a tech ….. I should not be in command of this equipment.”
“You are the senior tech under my command and as such you are to be in charge of our new mobile repair unit, when you have repaired it that is. You will need to train some new techs as well.”
“But what about that?” Pointing to the other large vehicle.
“A field engineering unit will be built around it and I think they will be happy when you and your team have repaired it as well.”
“As you wish Sho-sa.”
“Oh one last thing you will need to pick a new Kashira as well because you will be needing these.” She hands him a small box that has inside it Chu-i rank pins. “As the commander of the technical branch of my unit you will have the proper rank as well. I hope they still have the luck they gave me when I needed it.”
“I do not know what to say.” Looking in the box and then giving a bow of respect. “Arigatōgozaimashita Sho-sa.”
“Keep up your good work and you will have more than earned them.”
“I will have a list of what repair parts we will need from off world tomorrow.”
“Very good, I will see what we can get from local sources and what we will need to get from off world.”
“So the equipment that you brought back is repairable. We will need to get most all of the hi-end equipment and parts from off world. The good thing with Metal Storm working form here it will make for placing the orders faster.”
“I will want these on line first. The other items as the field commander sees fit.” She hands the list to her Chief Tech.
“Yes mam I have teams already working on them.” Handing the list to Kashira Sato. “These will be your problem.”
“I will need to have some of Burūsutōmu techs help with them.”
“Well the Pegasus crew did real well with the salvage. We will look like a real unit when it is all on line.” Everett looks over the list of salvaged equipment once more.
“Take it easy with the on line part. We will need to import a lot of parts from your list and that will take some time. We will not have a lot of it running for a long time. When we do get it operational I may rotate some things in to have some of the other units get some down time for major overhauls. We cannot afford to have all this plus what we already have on line all at the same time. With the needed normal repairs plus combat damage we do not have the staff or funds. It will be good to have the choice and some reserve gear for the unit.”
“Can we pull all the lights out of service ….. get the unit too true fighting weight?”
“You have been reading too many novels. We need the lighter units just as much as anything. They give us QRF that we did not have back home. They also give us a recon team that we need out here. So far out here speed has worked well and I like having it in my command.”
“Yes Mam.”
“I think we will need to setup a repair area for all this new gear. I will have the engineers build something in Starfall. I want you to work with them so that it can store the extra units and work as a repair shop.”
“JA MAM!”
“Julia what do you think of the salvage that the Pegasus team returned with?”
“Well sir it is all units we can use and it is all serviceable with time and money. We have the talent to get it all back on line. The only problem I see is that just we can’t have it all on line at the same time. The cost and people need to run it all, some of them will need to be put in mothballs so if we have something go done we can stay at full force.”
“I was thinking the same. The money is good but not that good for all this. So get it repaired and I may let some swap into one of these. We will then place the older unit in reserve.”
“Very good sir, I will have my people get on this right away.”
“Sister so what do you think of the salvage?”
“You found some good gear and we can upgrade some of the older units and place the older ones in reserve.”
“So we are going to keep them?”
“Yes, Why?”
“Well we do need the newer gear for the unit and having the backup also works well for us. Also the crew worked hard to pull these out and bring them home. I was just thinking you might sell some of the older equipment.”
“Now I see. No I cannot sell many of the older units unless their owners want to sell them to me for some of these newer units … and yes brother you did well on the mission and your hard work will be of great use for us.”
At the mine the rotation of garrison unit from Winter’s Dream will that place. The new units will spend a week with the units on station to get brought up to speed on what has been going on.
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“So you are telling me that the Clan Bandits did not come because you asked them?”
“Correct. We understand that some on world were of the mind that they would make good protectors for this world and that they use them be the next leaders. But they do not know the nature of the Clans, unlike our Governor who has taken the fight to Clans, she has worked for and with the Combine all of her life. She wants what is best for this world and the Dragon. She has done many things since she returned home to make Nejiro better. She knew that the militia could not stand up to the bandit threat and hired troops that could. She knew that the Combine could not send troops here for the long term and the Dragon has other things that needed tending to first. Any troops that could be sent here were need more in other places.”
“How could a woman know what is best? She was just a paper pusher. She has no idea what a warrior needs and must do.”
“That woman made the rank of Sho-sa while on active duty with the DCA Marines. Not something done with ease. She made sure many DCMS warriors and troopers returned to the Combine so they could keep serving the Dragon. She has seen to it that the DCA can keep using this world. That woman was asked to stay but when she showed that the need here was greater and that here she can and would serve the Dragon better they asked her to stay on the rolls of the Dragons warriors. They asked her to serve and she has done so well above what was asked and do so for as long as she draws breath. You and your small minded brothers in arms do not want to see this and what is really going on around them.”
“How do you figure this?”
“To start you think just because she is a woman she is not a true warrior. You who want to go to the olden days of Bushido. You do not even understand what that is. You overlook the fact that when a Samurai was away it was up to Ladies of the house protected the home while they were away. They were warriors, they had to be. Yet you think that they are nothing. Play things. You also over look all the old proof of the female Samurai and that some were great generals as well.”
“Those are just items for you who do not understand the true Samurai.”
“So far we have not had to treat any of you as you would treat us but you must get past you small minded ways, they will not serve you here. This is not the Inner Sphere. This is not your idea of what or how a Samurai is. This is not what you call the Periphery. This is the deep Periphery and one has to move past such things or you will be dead. The ones that are the leaders out here are the ones best suited for the job. Not the ones that think they should or have been given that right.”
“You have outers?”
“We do. What this suppresses you? We have others that were taken before you and we will have others after you. So far you are all of the same small mind. I was hoping you were different but you are not.”
“So what is it that you want? You must want something or you would have killed me by now.”
“You death would not serve us. If we just wanted something we would get that by turning you over to the Combine. They would pay well for a member of the Kokuryu-kai. What you did not think we know that you are one of them? We have a good idea of who is working with you and you brothers. What we would like is that you and you brothers work on our common problem and the real threat to this world. We know that WoB has attacked you and the other Combine forces on world. We know they are behind other problems we have had. But as long as we are divided they will have their way. They may even take this world.”
“They could not! The Combine would send out force to take it back!”
“The Combine might. But with what forces. At what cost? The Combine has many enemies at its gates and it will take them some time to get the need forces out this way. The light forces they have here now may or may not buy the time needed. But why should they as you said before this is not a Combine world.”
“They would, this world has strong ties to the Combine and the true Dragon would send help.”
“He would? How when he has many problems much closer to home. Some of these problems are you and your brothers making.”
“NO! WE ARE THE TRUE SAMURAI! We will be the ones that take care of the Combine and all of its people.”
“So with all the equipment we have what are we going to do?”
“Well if the locals do not have a problem we should see about getting some space and setting up shop.”
“We should talk with some of the schools and see what they can do to help. We can show them just what we have as well.”
“Well let’s start here in Hilo and maybe see what some of the other large cities have or can use.’
“What about the students we have?”
“Well we can keep them going and when something shakes loose we can have them work on that.”
“Sho-sho this just came in from the DCMS supply ship, Horiro Kurita is back with the Dragon. DEST rescued him and he is now safe.”
“Sho-sa I have been going over all the reports and scans from the attack last week, something just does not add up.”
“What have you found?”
“Well to start the one of the ‘Mechs that attacked us does not fit.”
“How is this?”
“Well we know that the Kokuryu-kai have a Whitworth 2 from the scans we have of them but we were attacked by a force with a Whitworth 1.”
“You know this how?”
“Well we did not pick up the signals from the Artemis fire control that is part of the 2 model. Also watching the video from the attack both pilots have a better skill at piloting the ‘Mechs then and of the Kokuryu-kai we have seen so far.”
“So you and the others think that WoB is setting us up?”
“Does look that way, if they get us to move on them it would start more problems for us and the Governor.”
“Well until the little ferret crosses the line or she finds something yes.”
“So what do you want us to do?”
“Keep looking over that intel and see if you can find more for us to use. I also want patrols doubled, have Winter’s Dream work the closer patrols to base and we will work the outer ones. If WoB wants to play we will play as well. Make sure that the ground pounders are setup in case WoB or that ferret try pulling something.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
Nejiro News 1
Word has gotten out that Lord Nakazawa has been taken in custody by GSF units with help from the DCMS. Word also has the government getting ready for a trial with the charge of treason to Nejiro as the main charge. If all this is true Yousai will be the place all will be keeping an eye on. As we find out more we will keep you informed.
HBC News
We have informed sources telling us off the record that Isao Nazakawa will be facing charges of treason. We have been told by the same sources that the trial will have others as defendants on this and other charges.
The Moro Sun-Times
We have word that Isao Nazakawa will be facing trial after he was taken from his Shiro by GSF and DCMS forces. We will bring you coverage of the trial when it is set.
The Tarawa Times
We have seen reports that Lord Nakazawa has been removed from his Shiro but GSF units and will be facing charges of treason to Nejiro.
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
The She-Demon’s sell swords have attack and taken a loyal son of Nejiro. She has stated that he will be put on trial for treason. How can one be put on trial for treason when the ones hold said trial should be the ones on trial!
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
We have reports that Lord Isao Nazakawa has been taken by the governor and will be put on trial for crimes of treason.
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Fuka stared up at the Battlemech, daydreaming as she often did when she was thinking about a new machine. Although her Drowning had made her more serious about her job, she still couldn't resist "fan-girling" over a unique 'Mech. The Black Knight that had just been delivered to the base from the mission to Pegasus was scarred, beat up and was in dire need of repairs after surviving an orbital bombardment from the Word of Blake, but the lineage of the machine was written on the data-slate she held in her hands. This was no ordinary Black Knight, after all. The 'Mech was a Royal Battlemech Regiment variant, which made it more than 300 years old, predating the fall of the First Star League. As such, she dreamed of who could have piloted it into the horrible battles of those days. Could it have been some great hero of the League, such as the legendary Elizabeth Hazen herself? Sure, she would become one of the founders of the Jade Falcon clan, but before that, she was a hero of the Civil War against the Usurper and a well-known Black Knight pilot. Perhaps one of the famed Gunslingers drove this? What fighting had it seen? How did Comstar get their hands on it and from whom? Fuka was so caught up in her thoughts that she completely ignored the voice that was calling to her from behind.
"Hey! Earth to Miss Technician!"
Fuka jumped as she looked about. Standing there behind her was a very young woman, barely out of adolescence. She was more than a few centimeters taller than her, wearing spandex shorts, a sports bra and sneakers, and holding a bottle of water. She was extremely sweaty, like she'd just come off a run around the camp, her auburn hair matted against her face and tied back into a ponytail. She looked familiar, like a relative of someone she knew. She wasn't a Botley, like Maria or Isolde, that much Fuka could tell. Maybe a Blacktyde, based on her blue eyes and slightly Nordic features. In fact, she kind of looked a little like the Colonel and his brother.
The girl gave her a sly smile and asked. "Do you two need some alone time?"
"Huh? Oh, sorry." Fuka said, scratching her head. Clearing her throat, she returned, "Do you need help with something? You really shouldn't be here without permission."
"Oh, I'm allowed here." The girl replied. "I just turned 18 two weeks ago, which means I'm old enough to check out which ride's going to be mine one day."
"I'm...sorry," Fuka was confused. "What does you being 18 have to do with anything? Wait. Are...you a Blacktyde?"
"On my mother's side, I am." The girl answered. "But my father is Victarion Greyjoy. Sorry, I didn't introduce myself. I'm Audra. Audra Greyjoy. Pleased to meet you." She held out a hand to Fuka, who took it and bowed.
"I'm Fuka Hiyami. Glad to meet you, Audra-san. So...if Victarion-sama is your father, then that must mean Freyja-sama is your mother."
"Yep." Audra nodded. "Everybody says I look more like my mom than my dad, even though my hair's darker than her's or my uncle Jurgen's. I have a little sister too, Mira, who looks more like my dad. So I guess we each got the best features of one of our parents, at least. So, Fuka-san, what's got you so dreamy-eyed over this 'Mech in particular?"
Fuka exclaimed. "It's because it's a Royal Black Knight, from the Star League era. It's literally older than any other machine on the base. We "rescued" it from the Word of Blake, along with the other 'Mechs currently in line for repair. A. Literal. Piece. Of. History. And it's standing in MY 'Mech bay, ready to be nursed back to life. Who knows? Maybe the Colonel will let me drive it. Driving a Royal 'Mech," She began to bob up and down on her tiptoes, "it would be such an honor."
Audra took note of Fuka's highly energetic state and nodded. "Uh-huh." She got a little closer to Fuka and whispered in her ear. "Soooo...you wanna take a closer look at the cockpit? Maybe, jump inside for a couple minutes? I bet they'd let you check 'er out no problem."
Fuka's eyes lit up at the proposition. She turned toward Audra. "Yes. I do, but I'd have to ask Julia-nee-san first. It shouldn't be a problem, though. At least, I don't think it would be."
"Sure." Said Audra. "Lead the way. I've been meaning to meet the tech staff anyways."
Fuka lead Audra away to where she could find Julia.
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Both Harald and Julia are going over the recovered equipment from the Pegasus mission. “Well it is a good thing that these things come with tech manuals and some helping hands.” Harald looks at Julia.
“The older ones will be getting some hands on sooner than later. What orbital bombardment does is just wrong and these were dug out from hardened hangers.” Looking over the ‘mechs.
“Good thing the salvage crews picked up as much as they did. From what I was told by them anything that was out in the open is just a stain on the ground.”
“The good news is when is all said and done we will be in good shape. I also know that someone has eye on that.” She points to one of the ‘Mechs. “She will be such a royal pain to have it back in service ASAP.”
“True that. But as she just got her ride she will have to cool her jets. Somehow I think that one of these two will be what goes on line first.” He points to two others.
“With all that is happening I think you are correct. The firepower and recon are very much needed now.”
“We will need to get the electronic toys from off world so I will put a call into Metal Storm to see what they can do.”
“You should talk with the others as well, if we all kick in at the same time shipping will be better and we just might get that stuff cheaper. That hole volume thing.”
“Right I will get on that.”
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Both Harald and Julia are going over the recovered equipment from the Pegasus mission. “Well it is a good thing that these things come with tech manuals and some helping hands.” Harald looks at Julia.
“The older ones will be getting some hands on sooner than later. What orbital bombardment does is just wrong and these were dug out from hardened hangers.” Looking over the ‘mechs.
“Good thing the salvage crews picked up as much as they did. From what I was told by them anything that was out in the open is just a stain on the ground.”
“The good news is when is all said and done we will be in good shape. I also know that someone has eye on that.” She points to one of the ‘Mechs. “She will be such a royal pain to have it back in service ASAP.”
“True that. But as she just got her ride she will have to cool her jets. Somehow I think that one of these two will be what goes on line first.” He points to two others.
“With all that is happening I think you are correct. The firepower and recon are very much needed now.”
“We will need to get the electronic toys from off world so I will put a call into Metal Storm to see what they can do.”
“You should talk with the others as well, if we all kick in at the same time shipping will be better and we just might get that stuff cheaper. That hole volume thing.”
“Right I will get on that.”
As Julia is about to leave, Fuka and Audra walk up to her. "Nee-san!" Fuka called out.
"Oh, hey Fuka." Julia said back. At the sight of Audra, though, Julia stiffens, her eyes narrowing. Ignoring the presence of the Greyjoy girl, she asks Fuka. "What can I do for you?"
Fuka, although internally excited, endeavors to calm herself. "Audra-san and I were wondering if we can get a peek inside the Royal Black Knight? I was also wondering if you knew anything about any of its previous history?"
Audra smiled at Julia, prompting the tech to grab Fuka's arm. "Can we speak in private for moment?" Fuka, not understanding what was going on, allowed herself to be led away as Audra just stuck out her tongue at Julia as they left.
Once they were alone, Julia told Fuka. "Look, I don't mind you having a look at the 'Mech. I trust you. I don't trust your new acquaintance."
"But...why?"
"Because Audra has been caught causing problems around the base." Julia explained.
Fuka was confused. "What problems?"
Julia sighed. "She's been caught on camera causing random mischief around the base. Mostly harmless pranks. Toilets backing up, water pipes loosened, people stepping on Legos, that sort of thing." She paused before continuing. "Freyja once told me every Norse family has a Loki. A trickster. Somebody who loves causing problems. And in her family, Audra's the Loki. Hence, I don't trust her anywhere near my babies and you shouldn't either."
"But, she's a Greyjoy. She's related to the Colonel." Fuka countered.
"Yeah, but she's also half Blacktyde." Julia replied. "A Norse family if there ever was one. Plus, her parents were almost never around when she was younger because they were always out in the field. So she acts out in order to get their attention. The Colonel doesn't know this because he didn't really take part in her upbringing. But since she's been causing problems for me and the staff, I know the truth. That little b*tch doesn't go anywhere near my machines, got it?"
Fuka was taken aback, not used to this level of anger from her nee-san. "She said she was allowed in the hangar because she just turned 18." She offered.
"She did just turn 18." Julia confirmed. "But I don't want her breaking the stuff we're trying to fix."
Fuka thought about it, then nodded. "I'll...just tell her you said no."
"Be careful around Audra." Julia finished. "If she tries to rope you into anything, let me or the Colonel know, okay?"
"Hai, nee-san." Fuka replied before returning to Audra.
"Julia-san says the cockpit is being repaired, so we can't go in. Gomen, Audra-san." She told the younger woman.
Audra just shook out her hair, not showing any emotion. "Eh, it's fine. I need to go shower anyway. See you around, though, Fuka." She specifically left out the honorific as she jogged her way out of the hangar bay toward the living quarters.
OOG: And so, another character is introduced into my growing menagerie. So, what do you think of Audra? Too much? Too random? Let me know.
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As Julia is about to leave, Fuka and Audra walk up to her. "Nee-san!" Fuka called out.
"Oh, hey Fuka." Julia said back. At the sight of Audra, though, Julia stiffens, her eyes narrowing. Ignoring the presence of the Greyjoy girl, she asks Fuka. "What can I do for you?"
Fuka, although internally excited, endeavors to calm herself. "Audra-san and I were wondering if we can get a peek inside the Royal Black Knight? I was also wondering if you knew anything about any of its previous history?"
Audra smiled at Julia, prompting the tech to grab Fuka's arm. "Can we speak in private for moment?" Fuka, not understanding what was going on, allowed herself to be led away as Audra just stuck out her tongue at Julia as they left.
Once they were alone, Julia told Fuka. "Look, I don't mind you having a look at the 'Mech. I trust you. I don't trust your new acquaintance."
"But...why?"
"Because Audra has been caught causing problems around the base." Julia explained.
Fuka was confused. "What problems?"
Julia sighed. "She's been caught on camera causing random mischief around the base. Mostly harmless pranks. Toilets backing up, water pipes loosened, people stepping on Legos, that sort of thing." She paused before continuing. "Freyja once told me every Norse family has a Loki. A trickster. Somebody who loves causing problems. And in her family, Audra's the Loki. Hence, I don't trust her anywhere near my babies and you shouldn't either."
"But, she's a Greyjoy. She's related to the Colonel." Fuka countered.
"Yeah, but she's also half Blacktyde." Julia replied. "A Norse family if there ever was one. Plus, her parents were almost never around when she was younger because they were always out in the field. So she acts out in order to get their attention. The Colonel doesn't know this because he didn't really take part in her upbringing. But since she's been causing problems for me and the staff, I know the truth. That little b*tch doesn't go anywhere near my machines, got it?"
Fuka was taken aback, not used to this level of anger from her nee-san. "She said she was allowed in the hangar because she just turned 18." She offered.
"She did just turn 18." Julia confirmed. "But I don't want her breaking the stuff we're trying to fix."
Fuka thought about it, then nodded. "I'll...just tell her you said no."
"Be careful around Audra." Julia finished. "If she tries to rope you into anything, let me or the Colonel know, okay?"
"Hai, nee-san." Fuka replied before returning to Audra.
"Julia-san says the cockpit is being repaired, so we can't go in. Gomen, Audra-san." She told the younger woman.
Audra just shook out her hair, not showing any emotion. "Eh, it's fine. I need to go shower anyway. See you around, though, Fuka." She specifically left out the honorific as she jogged her way out of the hangar bay toward the living quarters.
OOG: And so, another character is introduced into my growing menagerie. So, what do you think of Audra? Too much? Too random? Let me know.
very cool :thumbsup:
the fun that can be had with Loki's little sister >:D
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“It is a good thing that the equipment for making the actuators in on world. These babies will need them.” Everett looks to Gunther.
“This will be of major help in the rebuilding of these units.” Gunther looks over the repair lists. “We will need to talk with Metal Storm about getting some of this equipment as it is not made on world.”
“We should speak with the Ghost’s, Ironborn, Grandmother and Wilkes about that offer from Stark about them setting up production for internal structure, Endo-steel and Ferro Fibrous Armor now that they have some space.”
“They did say we would need to get them the formulas.”
“True but I thing among the different commands we can get them. It will take a bit of time before the can produce for us but in the long run it will be worth the money lay out.”
“Get me Sho-sho Saganami on a secure line.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
“What can I do for you Sho-sa?”
“I need to speak with you on some private matters Sho-Sho. Please let me know when it would be convenient for you.”
“This salvage will be of use to us and the Lady Musashi for defending this land hold it will require major re-fits.” Enyo looks over the damage reports.
“She has instructed that we speak with you about the heavy equipment as that is more of your area of expertise.” Isoroku takes back the data pad.
“I will offer that after these units are repaired the be held in reserve so that if one of the units now in service takes major damage one of these can fill the gap. It would be best if what is now the house hold guard cross train on them so that they and use them. These salvage units are much heavier and at some time be swapped for the lighter units now in service and the lighter units then placed as the reserve units.”
“Very good I will pass this along to her.”
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“Get me Sho-sho Saganami on a secure line.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
“What can I do for you Sho-sa?”
“I need to speak with you on some private matters Sho-Sho. Please let me know when it would be convenient for you.”
Meiyo will quickly arrange a private meeting in Yousai to speak with Sho-sa Kalakaua about her concerns
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Best Gencon acquisition ever.
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Best Gencon acquisition ever.
we got a cat in the bag :thumbsup:
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Maybe you can bring the cat to the vet in that. :thumbsup:
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OK so a little info for the next mission on 9/25 >:D
“Lieutenant Boltey to Captain Jemma the bandits have pulled out of Fune and are heading north-west. We will try to turn them west so they do not hit the production plant. The Ghost’s will stay at Fune to help the locals.”
“Roger that Lieutenant.”
Your units will be entering the AO from two different directions and at different times.
yes dice will be used to see how long for the Main/Slow force takes to get to the AO .... The Hands better be hot or this mission will not be fun ::) for you that is ;D me it will be smash time :))
Your units will be
QRF
Hands of the Goddess Force
Cavalry VTOL Infantry
Infiltrator Mk. I Battle Armor
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry Sergeant Major Morgan Feltcher Franks
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (A) Sergeant Alfonsa
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (B) Sergeant Maurice
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (C) Sergeant Anton
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (D) Sergeant Reiner
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Maria “Matriarch” Boltey PXH-1K Phoenix Hawk
Condor Heavy Tank (Liao) Sergeant Prashka Chen
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Mara “Blitz” Hozumi SR1-OC Strider
254th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
ComStar
Adept Holly Wood RTX-1OPrime Raptor
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06)
Adept Nick Cage RTX-1OA Raptor
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06)
PKR-T5 Packrat
Foot Infantry Squad
PKR-T5 Packrat
Foot Infantry Squad
Hawk Moth Gunship
Hawk Moth Gunship
Main Force
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Jemma 3 / 5 VTR-9K Victor
Partisan Heavy Tank (LRM) 4 / 5 Sergeant
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Manticore Heavy Tank Sergeant Lincoln
Pilum Heavy Tank (Arrow IV) 2nd Lieutenant
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Jurgen Blacktyde GLT-4L Guillotine
Goblin Infantry Tank (Bravo) Staff Sergeant Anya Tereshakaya
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (MG) (B)
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Linnea “Knockout” Westergren BJ2-OB Blackjack
279th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) Sergeant Wakao Tomokazu
MechWarrior Marie “Broken Dream” Brahe SD1-OB Sunder
231st Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (Laser) Sergeant Yoshihisa Yosuke
LRM carrier Sergeant Henny Niekisch “Gale”
Nejiro Militia
TKG-150 Tokugawa Heavy Tank
TKG-150 Tokugawa Heavy Tank
TKG-151 Tokugawa Heavy Tank
TKG-151 Tokugawa Heavy Tank
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“I will be gone for a few days as I have things that need tending in Yousai. You will be in charge of the unit here.”
“Hai Sho-sa.”
“Chu-i, Chu-i?”
“Sorry I am still not use to my new rank. What can I do for you?”
“I have the damage reports on the Pegasus salvage.” Handing the pad to the Chu-i.
“I see this is going to be a long term project.”
“The Fact that any of these are more than parts is only due to the construction of the shelters they were stored in.”
“Well as per the Sho-sa’s orders we are to get them on line ASAP so they will be of use to the unit.”
“Hai, the techs are already working on them.”
“Just see to it that they do not forget they do have other duties.”
“Hai Chu-i!”
“So with the full damage reports in the Tech want to work on this one first as you will not move up.”
Looking at the reports Wilkes shakes his head. “Some of the other units will be of more use to defending this world.
“With all due respect sir all of us have to disagree with you. If you are unable to take to the field we will lose a major edge we have in dealing with WoB. Also you would be able to switch up what ride you are using, further forcing WoB to re-think what they are doing.”
“OK, so in what order are the techs looking to bring this equipment back on line?”
“Well sir as for now we are more defending the more mobile equipment. When we move to an attack posture then the heavier units will be of more use.”
“OK that will make for better use of what we have on hand.”
“I will talk with Major Franks about getting some of the items need for your extra ride as it will need a full set.”
“Sister the support staff wants to start work on this first.” Po Tsai points to one of the units just in from Pegasus.
“OK but why? Would not this be of better service?” Pointing to the heavier unit.
“Yes and no sister. The firepower would be of great use but we do not have anyone that can pilot it well. This unit will serve you better and it let you have a backup in case of major damage in the field. Also Alexander could pilot this one as he too knows this unit.”
“Very well. I do want that on line ASAP as well. We do need that base of fire.”
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The Kiiro no Hoshi 5467 stellar system has two asteroid belts, the Naiba Showakusei-tai and the Sotugawa Showakusei-tai with millions of rocky bodies rich in metal and mineral resources, several trojan asteroid clusters, a kuiper belt with thousands of planetoids and dwarf planets - of which several dozen are claimed as Nejiroan Crown Lands in reserve for future resource needs, and an oort cloud which originates several Nejiroan meteor showers and comets.
There are a plethora of mining outposts, and science stations based on asteroids, moons, planets, habitats, and space stations throughout the system each with a few dozen to a few thousand personnel. Each may contain command, emergency response, security, law enforcement, military, resident quarters, markets, armoury, recreation, banking, assaying, weapons, processesing, laboratories, research projects, shops, inns, repair facilities, medical, guildhalls, pubs and saloons, joy houses and baths, mines, farms, and/or other resources. They, as well as the stellar ports and parks, are governed under the aegis of Nejiro's Parliament - Stellar Affairs Ministry (Minister Ram Santosh) as special wards and function similarly to free cities or chartered villages depending on scale. Some of the more well known mining outposts [mostly located on asteroids of which there are more than six million in system] that mine a variety of resources including basalt, helium, platinum, lead, barium, silicates, magnesium, nickel, iron, carbon, chondrites, gold, silver, quicksilver, tungsten, cobalt, osmium, iridium, zirconium, yttrium, strontium, rhodium, tin, gemstones, crystals, salts, gases, aluminum, organic materials, titanium, water etc., are Rockhound, Pitmans Rest, Blossom Rock, Hanging Wall, Country Rock, Greenstone, Rockbolt, Calico, Tuatara, Harmony, Ace High, Daisy, Brave Depths, Centurion, The Dark, Grouter, The Laughing Dogs, and Kedge.
Some of the more well known science stations are Shen Kuo, Varahamira, Acme Research Collective, the Cyclops Space Telescope, the Hydra Space Telescope, Starlight Labs, Alhazen, Seishu, Pingala, Menaechmus, Freese, Sau Lan Wa, Lonsdale, Hutchins, Galileo, Thales, and Beagle where there are a variety of studies, experiments, and development taking place in astronomy, agriculture, astrophysics, weapon development, vacuum energy, crystal growth (for computing, electronics, and power storage), medical instruments (handheld and portable imaging and diagnostics), pharmacology (multiaction antibodies, pain blocks, anasthesia, paralytics, sexual function, neuro-divergent therapies, biochemical processing), enhancing photosynthesis, solar liquid fuel, non-petroleum plastics development, robots, nanotechnology, cybernetics, bionics, neural interfaces, repulsar technology, hard light research, artificial gills, development of biomaterials for tissue engineering, development of natural language processing in real time, super elastic alloy development, electrochemical energy storage, engineered protein films foradhesion, lubrication, and sensing applications, microRNA treatments, drawn on skin bioelectroics in development for medical diagnostics, fitness tracking, and athlete performance tracking.
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“So it is set we will get to work on the vehicles.”
“Great, it will be good to see that they will help protect our new home with our help.”
“I am glad they are letting us work on them …. It is almost like it was.”
“I was also informed that when some of the others are of age they will get shots at crewing them.”
“That is great, even more reason to get them back in to tip top shape.”
Kono will be shown into Meiyo’s office “Sho-sho thank you for seeing me so quickly.”
“It is nothing at all, my friend. So what can I do for you?”
“I have been talking with Tai-sa Westfield and Precentor Wiles about filling in some gaps our ground units need.”
“You do not need to speak to me about this.”
“I do as we are looking to setup long term ways to provide some of the items. The Precentor and I are looking to setup a production line for Delta Dart 15 racks, Lord’s Light P.P. C.’s and Dragons Breath vehicle flamers. We have secured the proper license agreements but we need space to setup shop.” She looks at Meiyo to judge how she is taking this news. “Tai-sa Westfield and I have worked out import agreements from Diverse Optics for extended and pulse lasers, Lord’s Light for E. R. P. P.C.s and Imperator for the Code Red LB-X cannon.” Kono hands a pad with all the plans on it. “We would need storage space at the space port for this plus the need customs forms.”
“So far all of this is nothing over what I would call the top. I would say talk with the different Ichizoku leaders to see if they would offer you land for the production plant.” Meiyo looks over the plan Kono handed her. “I am sure any one of them would be happy to rent you space for this venture. They will ask for some of the production and or employment for local workers.”
“Something that is in the plan. We would have taken Stark up on the offer they made but we have a lot of money invested in these projects. We do have one other ask for the imports and that is would Phoenix be up to helping with shipping. We have spoken with Mr. Corado and he will work with on this but with moving here and a smaller fleet he can only offer some help.”
“I am sure that something can be worked with Phoenix.”
“Thank you so much.”
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OK so a little info for the next mission on 9/25 >:D
Your units will be
QRF
Hands of the Goddess Force
Cavalry VTOL Infantry
Infiltrator Mk. I Battle Armor
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry Sergeant Major Morgan Feltcher Franks
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (A) Sergeant Alfonsa
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (B) Sergeant Maurice
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (C) Sergeant Anton
Foot Infantry Platoon Rifle (D) Sergeant Reiner
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Maria “Matriarch” Boltey PXH-1K Phoenix Hawk
Condor Heavy Tank (Liao) Sergeant Prashka Chen
Winter’s Dream Force
MechWarrior Mara “Blitz” Hozumi SR1-OC Strider
254th Kavalleri Battle Armor Squad
ComStar
Adept Holly Wood RTX-1OPrime Raptor
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06)
Adept Nick Cage RTX-1OA Raptor
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06)
PKR-T5 Packrat
Foot Infantry Squad
PKR-T5 Packrat
Foot Infantry Squad
Hawk Moth Gunship
Hawk Moth Gunship
Main Force
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Jemma 3 / 5 VTR-9K Victor
Partisan Heavy Tank (LRM) 4 / 5 Sergeant
What happened to:
MechWarrior Sandra 4 / 5 OTL-4D Ostsol
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What happened to:
MechWarrior Sandra 4 / 5 OTL-4D Ostsol
she is with the convoy escort.
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:thumbsup:
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“Look I don’t give a rat’s a$$ about your contract. Get over to the new LZ and pick them up. You want to get paid? Well then you have to get them as they have your payment. UNDER STAND?”
“Leeder to team, they got units here faster than we figured so pick up the pace.”
“We can move only so fast, these things are built for firepower not speed.”
“I know this but get moving, The DS is re-routing to meet us but we need to get to that LZ or we walk.”
“Why don’t deal with the small fry first?”
“Because they will tie us up so the heavies get in to range.”
“We out rang all of them!”
“And how much ammo do you still have …. YA keep moving or get a free stay in the gray bar hotel.”
“I still cannot believe how nice this repair space is.”
“YA it is so new and clean.”
“They have some of the latest tools. This will make the repairs go so much faster.”
“Just make sure you keep the place clean and respect the tools they let us use.”
“Hay we all know that.”
“Just a reminder, do not forget that they also were part of the rescue as well.”
“Hay we know and look some of the others are working here as well.”
“Well we were told that all of us would become part of the different groups we wanted to be part of.”
“It is wild that they have helped us so much.”
“Well then we need to repair these tanks the best we can.”
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Stardust Industrial Park
Located on asteroid 583 Strekoza, an ellipse shaped object with a radius of 1574 kilometers, with no atmosphere and gravity just seventeen percent of Nejiro. It is home to several dozen domes and underground habitats, four gravdecks, dozens of factories, and Strekoza Port
Futen {wind deity} - office headquarters and refinery from operations that mine helium three and other elements from the stellar system gas giants
@~ {at tilde} - computer firm and studios that produce computer operating systems designer and publisher, search engine designer and distributor, software publisher, encryption designer, that also keeps a public digital library of all stellar system published books, movies, music, television, and periodicals
Kosmic Era Kompanie - designs, engineers, and constructs space platforms, space habitats, space domes, space colonies
TransMetal Geodesic - designs and creates custom habitats for all your environmental needs. An interstellar company with several offices in system that has proprietary inertial dampener technology
Saenghwai Jiwon Siseutem {life preserver systems} - designs and builds space suits, exosuits, hazardous condition suits, dive suits, helmets, gloves, boots, rebreathers, filters, prototype skinsuits
Brandeis Machinery - manufactures mining equipment, drills, exosuits, digging and drilling tools, mining mechs, robots, remote operated vehicles, sealed vehicles, explosives, detonators, crushers and loaders
Mesa Prospecting Supply - sells mining and safety equipment
Big Sky Construction - architectural firm that specializes in hazardous environment design, engineering, and management of stellar system construction projects
PH Fashion - manufactures trendy fabrics and textiles
Time Warp Redo - manufactures custom automotive and aircraft replicas, and do it yourself kits
Whitney Tool Company - industrial tool and die, with engineers, machinists, and tool makers that offers both custom and production line machining and stamping
Geode Research - geological and astrogeological science and research labs
Kepler Communications - operates an in space telecomm network, designs and publishes software and encryptions, does satellite design and production, designs and manufactures electronic and communication equipment and tools, designs and manufactures sensor systems, operates several research and development labs in the communications, computing, and electronics fields
Space Workshops - three dimensional printing, orbital manufacture, microgravity manufacturing, research and development
Diode Dynamics - manufactures semiconductors, designs, engineers, and manufactures circuits and integrated circuits, does research and development
Rainfog - manufactures sonic showers, sinks, and sterile systems, manufactures zero gravity and vacuum toilets and septic systems, manufactures water and gas reclamation and recycling systems
Beagle Akademik - operates stellar and interstellar scientific expeditions from astronomy to zoology, and publishes a monthly peer review journal
Little Raven - designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and printers
Bamboo Press - commercial printer of mass market paperbacks, light novels, hardcovers, graphic novels, comics, manga, periodicals and booklets for several stellar and interstellar publishing houses
Hiishi Industries - designs, engineers, and manufactures exosuits, mechatronics, and also industrial, agricultural, and mining mechs suitable for space and/or terrestrial use
Garden Reach Engineers - engineering and technical firm that works the dockyards and does repairs, maintenance, adaptations, upgrades, and custom builds, runs an apprenticeship program associated with several guilds that educate stevedores, mechanics, technicians, and engineers
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Serge
The stellar system military and law enforcement headquarters on an asteroid near the middle of the Naiba Showakusei-tai, asteroid 1237 Serge, a 19004 km ovoid. It holds the Nejiro Defense Troop Space Marines Headquarters and Naval Yard, the NPO Celestial Patrol Headquarters Towers, and the Stellar Affairs Magistrates Court. Each of these entities has satellite offices and stations throughout the stellar system. Also located here are detachments of some Dai Ichizoku Militias, PMC's, and several Defense contractors including:
Hoshiko Zoshenso {starchild shipyard} - manufactures, services, repairs, upgrades, customizes, and warehouses the Zhuque escort class small craft, the Baibu close patrol class small craft, the Zephyr shuttle class small craft, the Siroc landing craft class small craft, and the Vayu dropshuttle class small craft
White Crow - technology company that brings together cutting edge development, systems integration, and manufacturing to provide advanced security and contraband detection systems, chemical analysis and detection systems from rugged handheld devices to tiny footprint detection tools, makes motion control technology and software, makes high performance compact solid state beam-steering radar sensors and metamaterial electronically scanning arrays that are reliable in all lighting, weather conditions, and environments, also provides proprietary software for unmanned vehicles and drones, offers a complete, secure military encryption stellar satellite communications network and IT solutions, makes the Lightspeed II non-electronic subvocal line of sight communications gear
Rukh Shipyards - manufactures small craft for combat, customs, and patrol and also performs maintenance, refit, refuel, replenish, and repair services for dropships and small craft
Buzzard Point - manufactures military ordnance, armor, munitions, and explosives
Wraithe - engaged in the research, development, and manufacturing of aircraft and small craft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, missiles, air defense systems, drones and also provides engineering services and solutions
Archangel - a private firm that does intelligence gathering and anaylsis contracted to the Nejiro Ministry of Defense and the NPO as a non-governmental organization
Kyuen {rescue} - designs and manufactures rescue gear and equipment for every environment, portable and adaptable anchor systems, survival gear, evacuation kits, utility packs and bags, moulage kits, and offers equipment training and education resources to fire and rescue, medical, hazmat, industrial, and military units and personnel
Boson - science labs researching high energy physics applications
Sosolo {swarm} - designs, engineers, and constructs military and combat satellites
Sheppard Industries - an engineering conglomerate that makes everything from guidance chips to small craft
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“All the fast units get to the LZ. Smith and Jones you two move at best speed to get to the hills and provide fire for the rest of us.”
“And what are you going to do?”
“Hang back Johnson to buy some time for you two to get to the hills so you can lay down the fire so the rest of us to get out.”
“Boss we will hang back with you. We can keep an eye out and also provide some fire.”
“If things get hot you bug out …. No ifs ands or butts.”
“Sure boss.”
“You two on point just make sure they don’t have anyone in front of us.”
“Got it covered boss.”
“OK people move it or lose it.”
OK so next weekend things get hot >:D
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Would someone be able to pick me up from bellport Sunday?
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Minerva is Nejiro's first space habitat; there are now several in system - Luna, Arcadia, Ukiyo {floating world} (the Nejiro stellar system's premier 'Red Light' community), Plutus (mining resource and geology habitat), Saxe (agricultural habitat) - and more under construction. The hab was built in system and sits at the stellar system L4. It is a modified O'Neill Cylinder with over sixty thousand residents. The double cylindrical colony is six point four kilometers in diameter and thirty six kilometers in length. Each cylinder rotates, to maintain 1G, along its axis once per minute in a radius of five hundred meters in opposite directions, connected at each end by a rod via a bearing system. Each interior is divided into six lengthwise strips, three window sections which let in sunlight, alternating with three land sections where people live and work (in Minerva's case mostly science and technology). Outside each window section is a huge mirror system that reflects sunlight to illuminate the land section on the opposite side, by adjusting the angle of the mirrors the level of sunlight can be controlled to create a sense of passing time and different seasons. Since the main source of energy is sunlight the mirrors are controlled so they always face the star. As a result, the bases of the mirrors are placed on the opposite end of the cylinder from the star where many dome shaped agricultural plants are arranged in a ring fourteen point thirty five kilometers in diameter, These plants are seperated into three blocks which are positioned so they are not hidden in the shadows and produce more than enough food for the inhabitants. The industrial block is located in the middle to allow for minimized gravity for some manufacturing processes. The central axis is a zero-gravity region with recreational and experimental facilities. Opposite the base of the mirror system are the solar furnace, energy storage, and small craft bays.
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Ordinarily I would be glad to, it's not far from me, but I don't think I can make it Sunday.
Sorry all, but I HAVE marked the next two on my calendar, so I should make those-
John
Would someone be able to pick me up from bellport Sunday?
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Regrettably, I will be unable to make it to the game tomorrow. I got stuck working. Have fun, guys.
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I'm in the beginning phase of a cold. I got the flu vaccine Wednesday afternoon and the symptoms began Friday morning, so it could be my immune system being paranoid.
I'm considering calling in sick for tomorrow's game. If I come, it will be with a mask. I won't be able to make it to tomorrow's game. It would be unwise.
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I won't be able to make tomorrow's game, but the next one definitely. I'm excited to show off my painted minis and my kitbash
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What did I miss?
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Buda is a civilian port with several civilian shipyards and spacedocks on asteroid 399 Moa of the Naiba Showakusei-tai, a spherical object 2400 kilometers in diameter with a dense heavy core, a surface gravity of six point four meters per second squared and a thin blue atmosphere consisting mostly of nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide, it has a cold rocky, cratered, and hilly surface with a layer of ice less than one millimeter thick except at the poles which are composed of frozen tholins, methane and water ice several hundred meters thick. There are several dozen large space domes containing commercial, mining, residential, agricultural, and industrial areas. The asteroid is surrounded by an industrial space ring suitable for zero-g, micro-gravity, and standard gravity manufacturing. Buda Port itself has fifty six dropship landing pads and two hundred small craft bays connected by airlocked tunnel systems to various domes, both pads and bays have the ability to erect temporary domes to assist in refit/repair, quarantine, or law enforcement actions. The Celestial NPO has its own Tower complex here with a dockyard, a jail, and forensic labs near the southern pole. Businesses include:
Azimuth - design, engineering, and construction of custom small craft for tourism, space yachts, racing vehicles, passenger and/or cargo services, mining, science, and exploration
Kraken - manufactures tugs and other small craft with manipulator arms for towing, mining, construction, repairs, emergency response, and search and rescue
Suzume Shipyards and Industrial Complex {sparrow} - has integrated steelworks, chemical refining and manufacture, heavy industrial fabrication services, and designs, engineers and builds small craft, it has maintenance, refit, replenishment, and repair services for small craft, aerospace vehicles, and dropships, it builds and supplies parts and components for several industries, conducts salvage operations and keeps a scrapyard, and offers resupply and lifecycle services to small craft, dropships, and jumpships
Enoch Salvage - breakers, scraps, parts, recycling, towing, restoration, builds and sevices tugs and remote operated vehicles, does space debris clearance, does rescue and recovery, does independent hazardous identification, assessment, and control, and also conducts independent accident and incident investigations, conducts training sessions
Black Kat Mining - wholesale prospecting equipment, geology tools, detectors, safety equipment
Keene Engineering - shop the very best in mining and prospecting equipment and tools
Cressi Atelier - manufactures scuba gear, dry suits, wet suits, dive watches and computers, regulators, masks, fins, spearguns, knives
Damen Shipyards - shipbuilding and repair yards offering a wide range of stellar tugs, work vessels, patrol vessels, high speed craft, cargo vessels, yachts, emergency response vessels, and stellar engineering and construction, stellar mining, engineering and construction of stellar industrial platforms
Hast Shipyards - major refit, repair, and conversions of dropships, small craft, and aerospace vehicles, and also manufactures parts, tools, equipment, and supplies
Tsuyoi {strong} - new and used small craft and dropships brokerage firm handles sales, leases, and charters
Legend Sparks - mining and prospecting supplies, wholesale distributors with a complete range of products for geology, mining, metallurgy, assaying, refining, also has environmental and geotechnical endeavors and advisors
Grus Marina {the crane} - public and private members only secure bays for up to five hundred small craft with a clubhouse, chandlery, sleeping accommodations, storage, laundry and bathing facilities, the Stargazer restaurant and bar, hosts the Stellar Tsuru Mai Oduru Regatta {crane dance} and the Buda Cup stellar racing regatta held annually during Keel Week in August
Tenerife Engineering {snow mountain} - designs, engineers, builds, services, and repairs hydraulics, engines, steel, mechanical equipment, pipes, scaffolding, parts, and does commissioning and testing
Terraria - designs and builds farming and gardening systems for beauty, air filtration, food, and medical production that uses ponics and terrariums for ships and stellar structures, also conducts experimental farming studies on various stellar bodies and structures
Brash - designer line of off the rack men's apparel and fragrances manufacturing site
Hutchins Seed Bank Project - keeps a stellar and interstellar seed bank and seed library, collects seeds and flora samples from stellar and interstellar sources for botanical, medical, and agricultural study, runs scientific expeditions, has experimental stellar and terrestrial farms, and botanical gardens
Bing {ice} - water ice miners of the stellar kuiper belt and oort cloud, also sells Rong Shui {meltwaters} luxury mineral rich bottled water sold in collectible perfume style glass bottles in 177 milliliter, 237 milliliter, and 355 milliliter sizes
BrightHub Engineering - stellar and interstellar astrogeological surveying and mapping, conducts scientific and resource expeditions
Turnip Rock Village Green - a public square, large park, and dozens of boutique businesses including bed and breakfast, cafe, gift shop, art gallery, bakery, antique weapon gallery, izakaya, bookstore, tattoo shop, smoke lounge, sento, and a farmers' market
Winter Garden Pavilion - one hundred thousand square meters of vertical farms and ponics growing shellfish, greens, vegetables, fruits, flowers, grains, beans, teas, and nuts with public gardens
Community Sports Engine - gyms, dojo, pools, and several indoor sports fields that accommodate a variety of athletics from association football to yoga that supports and serves the community athletic activities, teams, and leagues
La Reserve - an elegant hotel Where you may make yourself at home amid the gilded mirrors, parquet floors, marble fireplaces, silk covered walls, and velvet drapes. Where you will find Imabari towels in the bath, and Maruyama Nori tea with nambu tekki at the mini bar. Enjoy our attentive service, exclusivity, and discretion.
All Purpose Store - large retail store offering local groceries and general merchandise
Lyft - designs and manufactures elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and related equipment
Plug Power - develops and manufactures hydrogen fuel cells and generators
Harris Technologies - manufactures components for the aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries, as well as cyber equipment and technologies including surveillance command and control systems, wireless equipment, tactical radios, night vision equipment, and terrestrial and spaceborne antenna
Emery Electric - a diversified manufacturer of products and software dedicated to the industrial, commercial, and residential industries that provides engineering services, manufactures industrial machinery, and offers the services of the automated solutions division to help heavy industries improve their processes
Goliath - mines and processes local resources, and manufactures local variants of ICE powered industrial, mining, and agricultural mechs
Querencia - stellar and terrestrial guard gated residential communities
Dwyer & Company - manufactures heavy machinery, engines, drivetrains, agricultural machinery, heavy construction machinery, forestry machinery, mining equipment, electric locomotives
Snack Attack - food factory producing several lines of chips, pretzels, cookies, crackers, and snack cakes
True to Your Roots - fifty five thousand square meters of vertical and ponic farms producing root vegetables, wild rice, herbs, garden vegetables, heritage wheat, barley, and oats
Techshot - microgravity manufacturer of fiber optic cable, multi-dimensionally printed tissue and organs for medical and food production, and metal alloys
Soyuz {union} - manufactures industrial ceramics, alloys, armor, mirrors, fiberglass
Dynamic - manufactures industrial machines, tools, autonomous yard operation vehicles, and robotics
Intuitive - designs, engineers, and manufactures articulated robotic arms and hands, and surgical robots equipped with advanced vision technologies, energy systems, stapling, and instruments
WildCat - designs, engineers, and manufactures nimble, operable from long distance while transmitting data exploratory robots that can tackle tough terrain, snake through pipes, manage high pressure environments, manage heavy lifting and welding or the dextrous use of delicate sensory and diagnostic equipment, with first responder, logistics, exploratory, and humanitarian applications
Vicarius - sensor manufacturers leading the way in robotics, autonomous vehicles, mapping technology, security systems, and three dimensional lidar sensor technology that allows machines to perceive their surroundings
Buda Broadcasting Network (BBN) - digital television and radio broadcasting with studios producing news, sports, culture, entertainment and educational programs
Good Feeling Factory - designs and manufactures innovative lifestyle products for adults, erotic adult goods, sex toys, fetishes, sex machines, sex dolls and robots, lubricants, maintenance products, condoms, shibari ropes, costumes, lingerie, bondage and dominance gear
Buda Coliseum - convention center with over three hundred thousand square meters of space for exhibition halls, meeting halls, special event areas, restaurants and lounges, the Crystal Pavilion, the Galleria, a concourse, a botanical garden, and two public plazas
Castle Air - designs, builds, installs, and maintains HVAC air systems for terrestrial and stellar structures
The Exploration Museum - dedicated to the history and future of human exploration
Soty {honeycomb} - warehousing and storage, logistics, stellar and terrestrial transportation
Chikara Maze {power} - designs, engineers, and manufactures nanowire organosilicon modular power cells and power packs for large and small scale uses, researching crystal based vacuum energy
Harmony - creates natural soaps, lotions, oils,
cleansers, lubricants, and perfumes for bath and body
Shuanglong {twin dragon} - designs and manufactures luxury electric wheeled and hover passenger vehicles with beautiful designs using exceptional technologies
Reaper - designs and manufactures electric agricultural vehicles, equipment, and power tools
Nakoda Machinery - designs and manufactures construction and mining equipment and tools
Spartan Engineering - manufacturer and supplier of high quality infrastructure construction machinery and equipment
The Observable Universe - science blog, forums, monthly academic journal, monthly print and digital magazine, digital site with streaming educational programs, archives, live interactive interviews, lectures, debates, and discussions
Sineya Institute - historians and dealers in antiquities that maintains a vast archeological and historical archive, with some artifacts over seven millenia old, mainly focused on mythology and theology but also branching out into historical and observable sciences, the museum Curiosities of Civilization, headquartered on Nejiro in Yousai, supervises and advises on digs throughout the Sphere, and maintains active connections with universities, libraries, scholars, corporations, and traders throughout the Sphere and the Periphery
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“Captain Jemma to Lieutenants Botley and Balcktyed I need you and your forces to move left to cover the south in case the try to move that way to get around us.”
“Roger that Captain.” From both of them.
“Amber, join up with your people we have this covered.” Sho-ko Yang informs the Hammers pilot.
“Roger that.” She changes to the Hammers comms. “Lincoln I am moving to join up with you.”
“Roger Amber. Make sure your IFF is on you don’t want us shooting you.”
“Roger that Sergeant. IFF is on.”
“Jemma to all units we will not make the RV in time due to the speed of the Dream’s L-Carrier. I am sending the other members of Winter’s Dream to help you deal with the bandits. Do what you can just make sure they do not turn back to Fune of try for any settlements in the area.”
“Roger that Captain.” From all unit commanders.
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“Looks like the bandits are going to that DropShip.”
“Let them go, they have taken a lot of damage and that Marauder is not going to be happy looking for stealth armor out this way.”
“We did not get off lightly for that matter.”
“We do need to get word out to all other friendly units about the Flak rounds they used on us.”
“YA that was not good. It is a good thing the ComGuard pilots are good.”
69/03
Okuizome Saganami Yasha will be at Saganami Castle and only the Saganami Ichizoku.
Meiyo will inquire of Crash the availability of the restaurant for catering some of the dishes at this event - she will be interested in both the cuisine the restaurant regularly serves and traditional FWL dishes
“So how are the Pegasus people doing?”
“Good for what they had to deal with. In some ways it is a good thing that most are so young, they will bounce back better. With the help they are getting and time they should do fine.”
“That is good news. When they are better settled in we will start to find them better places to stay, real homes.”
“We have people working on that. The only problem they see so far is that we will need to keep them together. Spreading them out will not be a good thing. We will need to find someplace safe and sound for them. If they are in an attack the Docs think that will set them back a lot.”
“For now they will be safe were they are. We will find them a better place to call home once things settle down a bit more.”
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“Sir we have a problem.”
“What is the problem?”
“We have just picked up a DropShip over Vulcan Arms.”
“How did it get over Vulcan and it was not picked up before?”
“The techs thing it way keeping low and we spotted it because of the station at Samar.”
“OK, get the GSF moving.”
OK people this is your new mission. Yes short notice but it goes with the mission >:D
Standard force setup so pick 'em .... pick 'em good :thumbsup:
And I did forget to say that any units that were part of the Fune missions are still in the field during this mission so they can not be used.
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I'm sending Ice Queen in her griffin, laughing wolf in the jackal, Blood Moon goblin with attached heavy LRM infantry, and Sleet, the striker Light tank. I'll get up an IC post soon. >:D
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“I think that with Adept Wood’s unit, the Militia armored unit and what forces at my command Fune will be safe. We will stay and make repairs to our equipment.” Sho-ko Yang offers to Captain Jemma.
“That sounds like a good idea. All of you will make a good force to protect Fune until you can repir the battle damage.” Jemma offers back. “Inform you commanders that you will do your repairs here so they can arrange for supplies and repair crews to come here.”
“Hai Captain.”
“To all other commanders make one more pass in the area you are now in and then return to your respective Camps.” Jemma has the units with her move out.
“So from the reports so far the raid on Silverbridge makes no sense. The raiders did not swoop in fast to destroy the section that they did, they walked in giving the people time to get out. They attacked buildings that had tunnels so that anyone in said buildings had a good chance to get out. Then they destroyed the three factories. That is when the last of the local cameras went down. When the drone got on site they were attacking the same buildings. As the GSF closed in they did not make to get away and shot up the buildings more. When they did move off the Battlemechs moved off in three different directions, the Maxims all headed off to the east. The most troubling is why have the Battle Armor stay behind? They did not attack the forces that the GSF sent after them. They did not try to attack the civilians. They made sure not to trip sensors. I know that NPO is going over the tunnels to make sure that are still not in them to make for later problems but for now it looks like they just moved off.”
“Well that Battle Armor is forcing us to keep a large number of NPO and GSF people in Silverbridge. That just may be what they are looking for. WoB will know that we can’t walk away and that having the people of Silverbridge on edge work in their advantage.”
“I will have the site team go over everything once more just to make sure they did not overlook something.”
“It may be better to have a fresh team do that, the team on site just may not see something because they have been looking at it for so long.”
“True a fresh set of eyes just may find something. I will see that a new group is swapped in.”
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The Hands of the Goddess will send the Griffin, Myrmidon, Gladius, and Cavalry w/battle armor.
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Kiah's hammers will be sending
Carl in his Archer
Asher in hs raptor rtx1-0 configuration with squad of elementals
Murphy in his Bandit hovercraft F with 2 squads IS gray death BA
Kayden in her sturmfeur Heavy tank
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Kiah's hammers will be sending
Carl in his Archer
Asher in his raptor rtx1-0 configuration with squad of elementals
Murphy in his Bandit hovercraft F with 2 squads IS gray death BA
Kayden in her sturmfeur Heavy tank
***************CHANGE IN LINE UP*******************
i am bringing Reece and his Great Worm not the Raptor
i have not been feeling well and totally spaced that in had significant damage and in the repair bay
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Just a reminder to those players that have not checked in that the game is tomorrow.
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“All security staff report to your stations. All other staff report to the shelters. We have incoming raiders.”
“Sir all the defense stations are online!”
“Good anything entering the area without the proper IFF is to be fired on.”
“Roger that sir!”
“Command group move to LZ Beta, attack group move to LZ Gamma.”
“OK we talked with Delm Franks and she spoke with the others and it looks like the project is a go.”
“Good. Do you think we will have any problems?”
“No sir. She was interested in what we had to say and made a few counter offers that are well in spec. She did see how this works for all.”
“We I have good news from the other fronts as well. We will get support from both the lady and her friend on this as well. We may even get support from the other local sources. They are checking funding levels.”
“How did you swing this?”
“With all that is going on many now have new requirements and our new products well be of great use to them.”
“How many others? We are looking to keep the small after all.”
“Just the two I just spoke of and three others.”
‘Can they be trusted?”
“Very much so.” Turning the screen so the others can see. “We will not have problems with them as investors. As you can see our number one investor will bring in one other group as well.”
“Well this is working better than we had hoped.”
“True and if we over produce we have an outlet for that as well.”
“How is that?”
“Keep in mind of who is now local.”
“You are right, I did not even think of him.”
“This is why I’m in the big chair and you work for me.”
“I will start to look into getting the equipment we need.”
“Please do and make sure you spread out what you get. We do not want someone finding out what we are doing because the see the machinery shipping here.”
“No problem sir we have already done some early work on this.”
“Good just stay on point with this.”
“Well WoB may not be on point with security at that relay post but they have the best scramble codes I have seen. We have been tapped in for how long now and we still have not broken the codes. Now with all the white noise in the HPG grid it just made things even harder.”
“Well we will keep at what we have and hope it give us some clues of what they are doing.”
“What, all this old junk? How?”
“We may get some ideas of what their orders were and maybe unit lists.”
“Wow you have high hopes.”
“Gives me reasons to keep plugging away.”
“Sir we have the startup funds.”
“Good, start to get the machinery on the move.”
“Yes sir. What about the other parts?”
“I’m sure they will get that in time. But we need that machinery or none of this is going to work.”
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Silverbridge is a chartered city founded about sixty years ago by the Sugai Dai Ichizoku, to more efficiently access their deposits of iron, carbon, clay, and silver in the area. The city claims about four hundred square kilometers of the badlands at the edges of the Eastern Desert, the Eastern Kiso Mountains, the Tiger Leap Canyons, and the Eastern Sea in the Argent Chiku. The end of the last geologic age saw the retreat of glaciers and the redirection of several rivers and the sea in the area, which left behind currently dormant volcanoes (Soren-san, Sparta Yama, Timber Mountain, and Mount Nonda), active fault zones (the Elsinore Rift, the Nankai Trench, and the Honey Lake Fault), and major deposits of iron, clay, dimension stones, kaolinite, feldspar, flint, fossils, salts, petrified wood, jadeite, obsidian, blue opal, beryl, quartzes, garnet, lead, zinc, lithium, uranium, nickel, azurite, copper, tungsten, mercury, silica, chromium, turquoise, tin, carbon, industrial diamonds, gold (mines 'produce' under one hundred tonnes per year), and silver. There are several steel mills (aogami, shirogami, tamahagane, gingami, stainless, molybdenum, damascus, and industrial), porcelain works, ferrocrete works, ceramic factories, glass factories, and military grade armor producers located in the slowly growing settlement. Even now decades after its founding, the city is still somewhat remote and secluded - at present there are no tollways through the chiku, and the population remains under twenty thousand residents. Until recently the city remained unnoticed by pirates and outside aggressors and was only occaisionally harassed by local bandits, due mostly to the bulk nature of its products. It is popular with artists and crafters in metal, clay, and stone. Bladesmiths and jewelry smiths are the fastest growing population due to the exemplary quality of the local resources. The newest addition to Silverbridge is Gossamer (publicly traded 38.7 Ryu per share), a textile company that combines fibers from the ironwoods of the Sequoia Rainforest, spider silks, and other natural fibers to produce fabrics used in personnel armor, sports equipment, athletic apparel, intimate apparel, space apparel and equipment, hazardous environment and materials handling apparel, storage and equipment, personal protective safety gear, compression wear, and support wear. Due to climate and geography supercells are common in this area producing torrential rains, flash floods, macrobursts, dust storms, tornadoes, and lightning clusters - therefore most of the still growing city is built underground in the Hebi Tani {snake valley}, or within Flower Peak (1472 meters) part of the Hebi Han'i {snake range} with tunnels connecting various areas of the city and mines, some as far as sixty kilometers away from the city center. Local travel around the city (outside of rail, water, and air) utilizes off road and all terrain vehicles as there are no paved roads above ground, and travel through the tunnel systems are restricted to electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, some are large enough to accomodate fuel cell powered industrial mechs. Agriculture is mostly confined to 'ponic and vertical farms and greenhouses, with the exception of several herds of free-range domesticated deer, sheep, and goats which utilize specially trained guardian dogs and storm shelters within their grazing zones in the hills and mountains. The city center (mostly public buildings such as City Hall, the Guildhall Collegium, the hospital emergency entrance and landing pads, solar and wind farms, the Chiku offices {Rafe Vilkas MP}, and Hebi Station - a showstopper of marbled peach and green polished marble) is constructed of dimension stones, mostly basalt and granite, and military grade ballistic glass to withstand earthquakes and storms, with no building allowed over ten stories high - including the newly constructing NPO Tower and the Sugai Yoroi Zensho-chi {outpost}. Summer highs regularly reach forty degrees celsius which makes the city underground more comfortable to live and work, and so reaches as deep as thirty stories in places with spaces large enough for factories, sports fields, and concert halls. The landscape is dotted with sensor equipped camouflaged and secured cisterns, skylights, garage, and ventilation architecture. The north end of the valley hosts a small regional airport (Argent Aerodrome) and the inland Argent Canal waterway (suitable for narrowboats, river junks, and barges supplied by waysides and road stations at the locks) fed by a small offshoot of the Chikugo-gawa, the Gin-gawa {silver river}, that links to Silverbridge Port (currently only reachable by rail, air, and water) on the coast of the Eastern Sea at the outermost border of the city, approximately one hundred kilometers from the city center. Currently the biggest corporate entities in the city are Stark Heavy Industries - metal refineries and armor factories (publicly traded 1,810 Ryu per share), Light Au Naturale - manufactures solar tube lights, skylights, and natural daylight fixtures and bulbs (private), and Cypriot - manufactures organic ultra filtered and strained goat milk greek yogurt in plain and a dozen or so revolving seasonal flavors like berry smooth, lemon curd, pumpkin pie, and chocolate truffle (public 47.3 Ryu per share). Visitors are advised to be cautious and aware as most of the human habitation and activity is underground the wildlife has prerogative above and roams throughout the area with absolute freedom, including migrating herds (bighorn sheep, antlered rabbits, boar, goats, horses) and predators (cougar, eagle owl, coywolves, adder,
harpy eagle, landsharks {constrictor snake - six to eight meters}, novosaurs) willing and able to take down adult humans.
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Nejiro News 1
The trial for Isao Nakazawa is set to take at the Nejiro court complex in Yousai. The Trial should last a month from what the legal experts we have on staff have said. We will be following this event and will have our legal experts keep you up on what both sides are doing.
HBC News
With the trial of Isao Nazakawa for treason to Nejiro starting very soon we will have experts on the law following what happens in the courts at Yousai. We will be following this for all of you. We will have experts showing both sides of this case.
The Moro Sun-Times
Isao Nazakawa will be facing trial for treason to Nejiro. The Trial will be held at the main courts in Yousai. We will be keeping a close eye on this.
The Tarawa Times
We have seen reports of the upcoming trial for Lord Nakazawa and will be following this show trial. We will make sure that the people well be given all the facts of this case and will have legal scholars on hand to give the true merits of the case. Stay with as this will be one of the biggest events in Nejiro’s history.
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
People a true son of Nejiro is facing a sham trial for looking to see that this world is protected. The She-Demon has already passed judgement and her court will hand out that verdict. Will you the people of Nejiro let this happen?
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
We have reports that Lord Isao Nazakawa will be having his day in court. We will follow all the different coverages but we know how this will end as the court is already set.
“Sir we just picked up a signal from the Sulubba in the Eastern Desert, they are under attack from unknown bandits. They are moving to an oasis to defend themselves but will need help as the bandits have BattleMechs.
“Inform them that units from the GSF will be moving to the oasis to assist them.”
“Hai sir!”
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Pluoton is one of Jovian's largest moons with a rocky body that is mountainous and cratered, with no atmosphere, and a similar gravity to Nejiro (slightly less at 8.9m/s2 vs Nejiro's 10.8 m/s2). It has had mines operating for centuries (it was first established as a classified resource of the Terran Alliance Navy in 2219 during the Third Alliance Grand Survey) and is rich in metals and minerals, and is projected to be for millennia. The Free (domed) City of Pluoton has seven large domes (mines - entrances and offices, agriculture, industry - refining and processing, administration and commerce, recreation, residences, and port) and several dozen smaller domes plus several underground and orbital habitats. These are managed, operated, and governed cooperatively by the local Koichizoku Elders (Corvae, Yamana, Teck, Barrick, Sugano, Rokuda, Kase, Yap, Erdeli, Tsaplin, Xu, Wen, Durchenko, Ciar, Moon, Zhang, Seagha) and the Pluoton City Council led by elected Mayor Iskander Endika Moon. The mines (which produce carbons, platinum, iron, iridium, nickel, cobalt, hydrogen, ammonia, gold, copper, rare earths, silicates, iridium, palladium, magnesium, basalt and other elements) have created a labyrinth of numerous maze-like structures under the surface of the moon. There is a local resident population of approximately two million, which swells occaisionally with prospectors, students, and tourists. The Pluoton Militia, the Hadesu no Ryoken {hounds of hades} commanded by Ivan Subutai, is a large cooperative combined armed self-defense force (with a very aggressive space defense of small craft, armed drones and satellites, and aerospace fighters that are very prone to shoot down unauthorized vehicles and ships entering their space) that is operated by the collaborative resources of the Pluoton Koichizoku instead of small individual militias. It operates out of Sokutsu Fort, the original base of the Devil Dogs PMC (who still maintain facilities here). The NPO Celestial Patrol also maintains several towers and other facilities here on the moon. The Treasure Box maintains museum quality archives, histories, artifacts, and other educational materials from the geological and cultural past of Pluoton from its founding to its future.
Also on Pluoton:
Technora, headquartered on Pluoton, is a publicly traded multi-division corporation (1,653 Ryu per share) (its majority of shares held by the Pluoton Koichizoku - Yukari Corvae holds the Chairmans seat on the Board and Eryk Kase is the CEO) that includes mining, security, heavy industrial fabrication, manufacture of dropships (one to three civilian class to custom spec every five to seven years),manufacture of small craft and aerospace combat vehicles, refining and processing minerals, metals, and chemicals, the maintenance, storage, refit, resupply, and repair of small craft and dropships, manufacture of sealed combat and civilian vehicles, offers technical and engineering support services, operates stellar dockyards and marinas, operates stellar cargo and passenger services, operates stellar sightseeing and cruising tours, manufacture of heavy space capable mining equipment, manufacture of industrial and mining mechs, manufacture of remote operated vehicles, manufacture of EXO and EVA suits, manufacture of space and other hazardous environment suits. Most well known of the divisions is the Debris Section - that prevents damage and destruction of satellites, stations, orbital paths, and spacecraft from debris using a number of methods including collection and pushing it through the gas giant atmospheres, and also recycling salvage accomplished through the use of personnel in EVA suits and modified space capable mining and industrial mechs deployed from small craft and Leopard class dropships, also collection by small remote operated vehicles, and small preprogrammed vehicles similar to Roomba that follow orbital paths and space lanes. Also well known is the Traders Section which handles much of the exportation of the raw and processed Pluoton Mines production.
Anjou Military Academy - 'character matters here' - a coed military boarding school that teaches cadets from middle school through college level classes and has optional summer classes, sports camps, and pilot learner programs (small craft and other aerospace ships). It prepares young cadets for life by fostering mental, physical, and spiritual growth. There are spiritual philosophy classes exploring perception, morality, wisdom, and harmony. There is rigorous academic instruction which focuses on the foundations of knowledge needed for critical thinking, learning skills, and leadership development, with an additional emphasis on physical activity and sports that promotes self confidence and instills an appreciation for fitness and teamwork. This focus on the whole person builds leaders of character prepared for life long success in the military or otherwise. Many of these graduates go on to honorable and respected careers in the Nejiro Militias and Merchant Fleets and also the DCA Fleet.
DaVinci University - academic programs that not only build students expertise in core areas of study and research but requires a considerable depth and exposure to basic science, humanities, math, and social sciences overall as the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary research, business, and society require the ability to make connections across disciplines. Our undergraduate programs include mechanical engineering, agricultural systems, applied physics, applied math, architectural science, biomechanical engineering, geomatics, mechatronic engineering, nutritional and food, built environments, civil engineering, applied arts, forensics, astrophysics, systems engineering, integrated engineering, information systems and technology, audio engineer, electronic engineer, geoengineering, surveying, languages and linguistics, civil responsibilities and government, literature and creative writing, civilizations and government, history and theories of art and architecture, folklore and mythology, theology, psychology, archeology, anthropology, visual and creative arts, fine and decorative arts, performance arts, film and media, etiquette, ethics and law. The university also keeps the largest print and digital library in system, with more than fifty million works.
Skylark Communications - the oldest civilian telecomm in the stellar system, established shortly after the first mining operations on Pluoton and Naiba Showakusei-tai were producing significant results in the twenty third century, currently they provide secure consumer, commercial, and industrial communications through proprietary satellite technology, that is available throughout the stellar system. They offer wireless smartphone services on terrestrial bodies, satellites, stations, and habitats. They manufacture the Jiyuna {free, unfettered} line of foldable smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets (sizes from five to nine hundred centimeters available). They have their own chip foundry, and manufacture a wide array of communication technology from microphones, to fiber optic cable to satellites. They have the most cutting edge research and development division in the system and are a leading developer of low orbit man-portable satellites. A publicly traded company recently valued at 1,779 Ryu per share. Their logo is a murmuration that resembles a bird in flight.
Anvil - occupies their own dome on Pluoton with labs, farms, factories, and residences. They make handcrafted tools, transparent metals, metal alloys, ceramic compounds, industrial and commercial textiles. They own major stakes in several stellar mines and quarries. (publicly traded at 68.3 Ryu per share)
Stratos - stellar charter offering scheduled and private passenger and cargo services to all ports in system (public company currently valued at 35.61 Ryu per share)
Pluoton Community Garden - 'ponic farms that raise oxygenating and filtering plants, butterflies, ladybugs, bees, grains, shellfish, fish, sea greens, coral, beans, garden vegetables, fruits, nuts, tubers, herbs, chicken, pheasant, and operates relaxation gardens and aquariums
Spectrum - manufactures industrial and commercial cutting, welding,and drilling lasers, cold lasers for medical therapy and surgery, optical lasers for photography, holography, lidar, and scanners, vehicle mounted laser weapons, man-portable laser weapons, laser firearms
Ginger - manufactures solar energy systems, solar rechargers, hydrogen fuel cells, single use and rechargeable power cells and packs for use in everything from gadgets and toys to weapons
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Inbound dropship:
Addressing his faithful retinue Pope Urban II vehemently declares. "Well my faithful pilgrims, we are now planet bound to this place called the "Rock". It is our last stop before we depart on our crusade to the "clan home worlds". Our pious priest has assured me this place has adequate food and water stock our holds for most of the journey to the land of the heathen clans. We shall bring the sacred word to them, they will convert to the true faith, or they shall die."
Bob sot-to voice to his friend next to him during the speech; "Yo Tom, are you buying any of this malarky?" "A Crusade? seriously with just 1 jumpship and 2 dropships? This guy is nuts."
Tom:" Nope, not a single word, but considering what's going on here between the houses and "his "priests" going elsewhere is better than being here. Besides we're no longer dispossessed nor have to worry about bounties or bounty hunters..."
Bob; "True."
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“To all GSF units you will need to prep a force to help civilians in the Eastern Desert that are under attack from bandit forces. We do not know the size or makeup of said bandits. Please keep in mind when picking units that this is deep in the Eastern Desert and you will be dealing with the soft sand in that area. The civilians are moving to an oasis but you will need to keep the bandits from reaching said oasis. A pair of Buccaneer Class DropShips will be your transport for this mission. They will drop you close to the bandits but not so close for them to be attacked by the bandits.”
OK people this is the next mission.
Normal Deployment for GSF units.
We will have some different rules added so please check them out.
Special Rules
Due to being deep in the desert all Battlemech and wheeled units will suffer a -1 MP for running/flank speed.
All wheeled vehicles will have to make pilot checks at the start of a flank movement to see if they get stuck (Dig wheels into the soft sand).
Hover vehicles will have to make pilot checks at all speeds (due to the soft sand).
Hover vehicles will have to make pilot checks after flank speed runs (to see if the engine clogs with sand).
VTOLs will have to make pilot checks if at level 3 or lower (due to the dust cloud kicked up from the rotors).
VTOLs will have to make pilot checks if the land or at level 1 during movement (to see if engine clogs with sand).
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That sounds badass, but I can't make it this or next month.
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That sounds badass, but I can't make it this or next month.
You shall be missed sir
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Sorry to hear that. :(
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Retail work during holiday season = blackout dates for time off requests.
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Later in his spartan cabin Pope Urban.
"Do you think they bought it?"
"Don't you mean 'Do you think they bought the act that I am stark raving mad?' Most definitely my friend, most definitely indeed. It's doubtful we can swing the indigs to believe and side with us. No thanks to that damnable Governor, her GSF, and the idiocy of the BDS but at the very least we can keep them preoccupied jumping to put out brush fires so they don't send aid or discover any of our other missions or objectives." Replied the rooms other occupant dressed in an old threadbare mercenary unit and yet in stark contrast to her uniform the overhead light glaringly reflected of the Greek Epsilon VIII on her collar.
"Good."
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Quotable
the best swords stay in their sheaths
Nejiroan proverb
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Quotable
It was polite to be armed. It was more polite to gently, subtly display the fact that you were armed to avoid needless confrontations. Such behavior showed a person of honor, one whose face could not lightly be damaged.
Through the Cracks - A History
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Quotable
"....but historically most noble daughters were trained for defensive battles. Lords got to pick their soldiers, their terrain, a lot of times even their wars. Daughters and wives..."
"Got to deal with the mess when Ye High King marched off over the hill and, instead of meeting him for a nice honorable slice-em-up, Mordred pounced on the castle"
"...And do it with anyone who made it inside before they had to slam the gates."
"Huh, okay, good. Castle on wheels, but hey, whatever works."
Tracks of the Apocalypse
shooting script zpoc dystopian historical drama
(takes place mostly on a train)
Mogul Productions, Nejiro
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“Lieutenant Ash can I have a word with you” Jemma asks.
“Sure Captain, what can I do for you?”
“I am sure you know of the offer that Stark offered the GSF.”
“Word of it has been getting around.”
“Quintin thinks that you and Lieutenant Rey may be of help for us to provide something for this as funds are a bit low.”
“What do you think the two of us can do to help?”
“I am sure that two ladies of your talents could find out what is needed to make the armor for the Battle Suits.”
“That is a tall order. Do you have any idea of just how many different types of armor are made for Battle suits?”
“I know of a few but we are only looking for the most common type at this time. The standard form is what should be in the startup we are working on.”
“That is not too much at this time but if a later ‘ask’ is made for an advanced type, that will be a very big ask. I do hope that the others understand that.”
‘They do. That is why we are only looking for the basic plate. The list is how to make and any special tools needed.”
“The how to make is?”
“A formula to make the armor as it is not the same as normal armor plate.”
“Tools?”
“Any special tools need in the manufacturing of said armor, again as it is not the same as normal armor plate on vehicles or ‘Mechs.”
“Getting that type of equipment will not be easy and just may get unwanted attention.”
“They did not ask us to get the tools they asked if special tools are needed. With the different companies on world they should be able to make the needed tools here.”
“What about any ultra tech items?”
“Again why going for standard plate. The Stealth armors would be in need of things like that, part of why we are not looking at them at this time.”
“I will talk with Rey and see what we can do.” She looks at Jemma. “It is understood that this is not something that will be done overnight?”
“Yes, we have time as other things need to be done before what we will do can start.”
“Good, as long as we all have an understanding on that.”
“So how are you and the others doing after the long trip out here?”
“So far so good, we found a place to setup shop in Hilo.” Himiko tells her grandfather.
“That is good. When do you think you will open the school?”
“Not sure, the space is great and open so we can do what we need. The problem is how to set it up.”
“I’m sure that you and the others will do fine.”
“So how are you doing?”
“So far, OK. The adjustment is harder then I figured but we are working on it.”
“Anything I can do to help?”
“For now nothing I can think of. I am looking for a way to raise funds for a project one of the local companies has offered but as we are the new unit on the block it is challenging.”
“If the school was up we could help, but at this time ….”
“No worries dear, I will think of something and all will work out.”
“So what is the offer? We may be of help with all the tech types we have we just might have something they need.”
“Well they have offered to setup limited production lines for Endo-Steel, Ferro-Fibrous Armor, Ferro-Titanium and stand Battle Suit armor plate. All things that are needed by the GSF.” Looking at his data pad Duke flips a few pages. “The Battle Suit armor I know the Militias here are world will need as well.”
“Well I think we just may be of help. Do the locals know how to make any of these items?”
“Not that I know of, part of the proposal was if we could get them a list of what is needed and formulas to make the items.”
“Well I know that in one of the computers we have is how to make Endo-Steel. It is just finding the one that has it.”
“Why would have something like that?”
“We were/are a technical school.” She rolls her eyes at him. “I also looked over the gear you took out here and Endo is a major item you need to keep the ‘Mechs up and running. I figured that with time we could help you out with it. We may not have the tools but I am sure that if we work with the others things can happen.” Thinking for a second. “I’m sure that some to the teachers and students may come up with the Ferro-Titanium as well, if you do not mind them using some of the supply of it we have to play with.”
“Well I will bring this to the table and see what the others say.”
“Well I now know what stations to setup first for the school. Talk to you latter.” She runs off
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For the next game, the Hands of the Goddess will field the following:
Phoenix Hawk
Vedette
Main Gauche
Karnov B and friends
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For the next game, the Hands of the Goddess will field the following:
Phoenix Hawk
Vedette
OK on these two :thumbsup:
Main Gauche
you have 2 of these.
the C3 one is at the power station off world and the other is crewed by techs and would be 5/5
Karnov B and friends
this is with the Main Gauche C at the power station.
As you have not said you are rotating units they will be at said station until 04/69. we just started 03/69
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I'll replace the second two with the standard Partisan and Cavalry and friends.
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I'll replace the second two with the standard Partisan and Cavalry and friends.
OK with the Partisan but the Cavalry and troopers are on Shinrin with all the other units from the last mission.
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Just setup December mission date.
12/18
More to come >:D
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I thought that my Karnov A was at the power station.
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I thought that my Karnov A was at the power station.
units at power station
Locust
Main Gauche (C3)
Karnov Bravo with BA
Maxim Bravo with Jump Infantry.
units on Shinrin
Griffin
Myrmidon
Gladius
Cavalry with BA
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If Karnov A is available, I will send it.
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If Karnov A is available, I will send it.
:thumbsup:
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If memory serves correctly, the next game is this Sunday.
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correct :thumbsup:
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Happy Turkey Day all :thumbsup:
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Indeed, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Hope all are well
i am still trying to figure out what i am bringing these special rules for deserts soft sand will be a challenge , still cant believe we cant rig for this condition, lol defiantly wont be bringing wheeled if can help it. questions
1) if we get stuck how long if possible will it take to dig the vehicle out?
2) What happens if a engine clogs? can it be cleared? or is it a brick for rest of game
will post later tonight what i am bringing
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For vehicles, I strongly recommend tracked vehicles only.
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Okay this is what i am bringing
tarantula
trebuchet
Manteuffel
i s battle armor
Manticore
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Hey gang -
do BA have to worry about sinking into the sand? ;D
Will be using: lt gauss Vedette as vehicle, Owens Bravo w/attached BA as infantry, bossman in Wolvie as mech and Orion as other.
See ya'll later today unless my car burst into flame or something :thumbsup:
-C
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“OK we need a perimeter set around the village in case that bunch want a place to stay for the night.” Crash calls over the radio.
“We should setup a field repair station also.” Comes from Shiro. “Some of us took a pounding.
“We should get the vehicle and ‘Mech pilots we now have in to a secure area a post a guard on them.” Comes from Sergeant Zhao.
“Sounds like a plan people get to it.” Bully responds.
“Gunsho can we have a word?” Chi-i asks the Owens pilot.
“Hai Chi-i.”
“Can you inform me why you moved so far forward on this mission? You were to keep in range of our missile range.”
“Hai Chi-i, but when the bandits fired on the civilians and other units moved up I moved to support them.”
“I see and if the other GSF units had jumped into a ravine you would have followed?”
“No Chi-i!”
“Then why?”
“To support the people I am working with and protect the civilians as best as I can.”
“OK but you do need to keep orders in mind when you do things and the mission commander did say that if need be the civilians were a secondary objective.”
“Hai Chi-i.” Looking down at the sand.
“You do understand that the techs back at base will need some time to repair that damage you took and that you are very lucky to be alive. I know when you get back the Sho-sa will be giving you extra training.”
“Hai Chi-i!”
“But understand that the training is for your good. She does not want to lose you to a rash act. She understands why but will want you to understand when.”
“Hai Chi-i?” Looking confused.
“Bully the bandits took all the food and water these people had.” Kiyosuke informs his commanding officer. “We went through all houses and nothing. OH and some of the areas are HOT. From what the ground pounders have found out it was were the Bandits stopped to load the food and water.”
“OK I’ll get command informed and see what they can do. See what we can do to help with the food and water with what we have. For now tell the civvies and our people to keep clear of the HOT zones.”
“On it boss.”
“Well this thing just does not want to open.”
“Maybe if we hit it with a laser?”
“Not knowing what is inside that could be bad.”
“So we wait until some engineers get here.”
“Does look that way.”
“You know the techs back home are going to be on your case about all the sand.”
“Hay it’s not like I went out of my way to get in in everything, I had some help from the guys shooting at me.”
“Sure but somehow I don’t think they are going to care.”
“True, but on the bright side we will now have a beach.”
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“Fukushu patrol 1130 to base we are under attack by unknown forces. We are moving deeper into the hills to pull them from Leaf. We need help as they have ‘Mechs and armor.”
“That is all that we got before they went dark.”
“What was in you patrol?”
“The patrol was a Vedette, Striker, Motorized Infantry platoon with AC/5 field guns and a motorized platoon.”
“OK we will need radio codes and IFF’s for them.”
“On this pad.”
“I will get some of the GSF to your people ASAP.”
“GSF control to all units you will need to prep a unit to help out a Hayashi patrol in the hills south-east of Leaf.”
OK so this is the mission for the 18th.
Normal setup for mission units.
No units from the last two missions as they are still in the field.
Rock and Roll :thumbsup:
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“We thank you for the help defending us.” One of the Sulubba elders thanks Bully.
“That is what we are here for.”
“Maybe we can offer some help to you and the Governor in the form of information.”
“Information is always of use.”
“Well about a month ago some of our scouts spotted four Battlemech, four vehicles and two VTOL’s here in the desert north of the Kiso Mountains. We did not think much of this as we know of the GSF and that you field many Battlemechs. But now that we see how you paint you equipment we know that they are not yours. We have pictures of them if you would care to see them.”
“Yes we would very much.”
Walking to one of the GSF vehicles and pulling out a data pad. “These are the units that our scouts spotted.” Flipping through the images they see an Archer, Thunderbolt, Ostsol, Griffin, two wheeled and two hover vehicles that have kicked up a lot of sand so that they are just basic shapes and last off two Karnov VTOLS.
“How far into the desert would you think they were when you came across them?”
“About seven days travel from here.”
“Thank you for this information.”
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How close is Leaf to the desert north of the Kiso mountains? I'm trying to determine if there is a connection between the two units.
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How close is Leaf to the desert north of the Kiso mountains? I'm trying to determine if there is a connection between the two units.
You do have the maps in the packet I gave you. Dawn did a great job in doing them. They are of great use. >:D
Now on to your question.
No even close. The GSF has been on a mission not far from the mountains and forests the house the village of Leaf.
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Archer? Tbolt? Ostsol? Oooooh would be nice for L.F. oh well
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Archer? Tbolt? Ostsol? Oooooh would be nice for L.F. oh well
This a mission down the road so ;D >:D :-X
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Sunday is fun day ;D. Hope people are ready :thumbsup:
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Have fun for me. :D
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The Hands of the Goddess bid the following forces:
Ostol
Clint
LRM Partisan
Blizzard and Friends (Thesus and SRM infantry)
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The Hands of the Goddess bid the following forces:
Ostol
Clint
LRM Partisan
Blizzard and Friends (Thesus and SRM infantry)
sorry but the Partisan is in the desert at this time xp
you have Bravo and Charlie of these. Who gets to party?
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My autocannon Partisan is in the desert, not the LRM one.
you have Bravo and Charlie of these. Who gets to party?
Could you clarify?
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The Hands of the Goddess bid the following forces:
Ostol
Clint
LRM Partisan
Blizzard and Friends (Thesus and SRM infantry)
My autocannon Partisan is in the desert, not the LRM one.
Could you clarify?
Blizzard and Friends (Thesus and SRM infantry) .... you have two units like this. The Blizzards are your 2nd (Bravo) and 3rd (Charlie).
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I will bring the Thesus Blizzard.
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I will bring the Thesus Blizzard.
OK you are not getting it sir, you have two(2) units that are the same makeup
Blizzard Hover Transport (Bravo)
Theseus Medium Battle Armor (Alpha)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Alapha)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Bravo)
Blizzard Hover Transport (Charlie)
Theseus Medium Battle Armor (Bravo)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Charlie)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Delta)
so who is getting the call for this mission?
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Hi all,
this is what Kish's hammer will field
Striker Light Tank
Alpha Karnov UR Transport
2 Squads of Grey Death Lt Scout Armor
1 Squad of I.S. Jump Infantry
Pegasus Hovercraft
Raptor RTX1-0
1 Squad Clan Elemental
Looking forward to seeing everyone = need stress relief , lol
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Hey gang, looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow... (and maranthian's ghost 8) ;D)
forces: avatar (as mech), galleon (as vehicle), pegasus (as other), schiltron 2(as BA inf) will be fielding arty loadout carrying full mix of ammo types... (have I got smoke rounds yet? Can't remember when they were due to arrive onplanet and if they got interdicted with all the chaos offworld or not.)
if any of them are offlimits, figure the other schiltron as a replacement for any of the 3 vehicles mentioned above and the second owens as replacement for the avatar if I deployed it in one of the last 2
-C
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OK you are not getting it sir, you have two(2) units that are the same makeup
Blizzard Hover Transport (Bravo)
Theseus Medium Battle Armor (Alpha)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Alapha)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Bravo)
Blizzard Hover Transport (Charlie)
Theseus Medium Battle Armor (Bravo)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Charlie)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (Delta)
so who is getting the call for this mission?
I thought that I only had one. I'll bring Bravo.
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I thought that I only had one. I'll bring Bravo.
NP .. Got ya :thumbsup:
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OK so as long as mother nature does not mess things up we are set for 1/22/23 and 2/26/23.
Just a little something >:D
“Thanks for the help if they got close it would have been real bad for us.”
“By having them chase you this far it cut down out our travel time. The caves help in that sensors could not find you also.”
“We were just looking to keep them from any of the settlements and looking to keep our skins.”
“Well it worked and they are moving off, but we will escort you home just in case they want to turn around.”
“Thanks.”
“Quintin honey can we talk?”
“Sure Jemma what’s up?”
“I talked with Deb and she thinks that she with Dejah can help with the armor. She did make it very clear that it will take time and that will cost some big favors. She also pointed out that to look for any of the more tech based armor at this time will be too high of a risk and that maybe after things cool down we might think about it.”
“Sounds like a start. It would be nice to have the other armors but I do see how that could be too much at this time.” Looking at her. “Somehow I just you have more than that.”
“Well if you don’t have a problem with it, I have been thinking that the techs that moved the IS and GDL scout armors should stay in them. They can pull double duty in that they would be the crew and techs for them. The suits are now fitted to them after all and they have more time using them than any of our other people.”
“OK that can work, have you talked with the other command staff about this?”
“Yes and they are the ones that wanted me to talk to you. We feel that the ISBA should work with the Firestarter it will give the unit more flex and it makes better use of that ‘Mech. Yes the tech are green but with time they will get better, that and to find troopers who can use battle armor out here with all that is going on will not be easy. We also think that by keeping the techs that moved the Blizzard in it as the crew plus the techs in the GDL armor with them we have the start for a good scout unit. Yes they will be green but it is a start and we have one more unit to patrol with.”
“OK that all works but the Blizzard is going to be light.”
“True but for now as a patrol unit that is not a problem and Sandra and Linda may have a line on some ground pounders that can fill in the extra space.”
“OK but make sure that they check out. With WoB around I know they will try to slip in people.”
‘They are working on that. The people they are talking with are what the survivors of a unit that got chopped up by the Ghost Bears and need to find work so once we get word from the MRBC we will take from that point.”
“OK just keep me in the loop.”
“You still mad about the home touches?”
“Yes and no. Just do keep in mind that this is my command not yours.”
“No problem sweetie. You keep in mind I do know what I’m doing also.” She winks and smiles. “OH before I forget I am working with Niobe on a better way to use all the toys you have in the bay. We are looking to see about training up some of the tech crews to use them as security patrols for the base. They can cover a lot of ground and the heavy weapons they have will make people think twice about trespassing.”
“Good to see that you two are working together.”
“Honey I have no problem taking orders from you or her. I do know who is in charge and how things stand. Niobe also wants to keep the tech working on and in the Centurion. It makes for one more unit to keep the base safe. The move will also keep the tech happy as it is an honor thing to pilot a combat ‘Mech. It also works out if someone needs a ride due to damage. It may not be the latest tech but it will keep out unwanted guests.”
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Fuka entered the Colonel's office to find Euron, Alannah, and, curiously, Chief Tech Hoare waiting for her.
"You wanted to see me, sir?" She asked Euron.
"I did." Euron replied. "I have good news. Lady Sugai has agreed to our proposal to station a permanent 'Mech garrison in Hilo to defend the city."
"That's great, sir." Fuka perked up.
"On top of that," Alannah added, "the Colonel and I have decided that you will be the first recruit for the lance."
"Considering that it is your hometown, it seemed the logical choice." said Euron.
Fuka couldn't believe her ears. Not only would her city be protected by Battlemechs, but that she would be one of her city's new defenders. "That's...that's amazing! Thank you, Colonel. I won't let you down, sir." She saluted, which Euron returned.
"Good." said Euron. "Now then, we should turn to the technical details." He gestured to the Chief Technician. "Harald, we still have all the machines we recovered from the Pegasus mission. We're going to need at least some of them repaired to operational capacity."
"Very well." Harald nodded. "Which machines would you like me to prioritize?"
Euron turned back to the Hilo native. "Well, Fuka, what do you think?"
Fuka pointed to herself in surprise. "Wait? You want me to decide?"
"It's your home." Euron assented. "You're also authorized to operate any 'Mech in our arsenal. So, take your pick. You can even choose Crow's Eye if you so desire."
At this, Fuka shook her head and waved her hands in the negative. "Oh no, sir. I couldn't take Crow's Eye. She's yours, sir. I've been honored that you've allowed me to borrow her, but I would never part you from your own 'Mech, even if you do have Silence now. Besides, Marauders have come to be accepted as Ironborn 'Mechs by the people of Hilo. No one would think a Marauder would belong to anyone but you and yours, sir."
"Then what would you suggest, Miss Hiyami?" asked Alannah.
Fuka poured over the list of available 'Mechs before alighting on one particular machine. "Colonel, Major, Hoare-sama, if I might beg an indulgence from you. Would it be possible for me to pilot the SLDF Royal Black Knight? It's the same speed and tonnage as Crow's Eye with similar weapons systems. I think I would be able to acclimatize myself to it quite easily."
Euron smiled. "Done. Harald, how long would it take to get it running?"
Hoare thought for a moment before answering, "Given the damage and that it needs to be decontaminated, I would say about a month, maybe two."
"Do it." Euron insisted. "What else, Fuka?"
"Hmmm." Fuka checked again. "I think the Javelin 11A might be a good choice. It doesn't need ammo and all those lasers are perfect for short-range encounters. The Starslayer or the Phoenix Hawk 3D would also be great. Umm, I don't suppose you would let me have the Ostscout or the Mongoose perhaps?"
"You can have one or the other of those last two." Euron replied. "ELINT 'Mechs are difficult to come by, after all. Harald, prioritize Fuka's choices for repair. Also, they can't be painted in Ironborn colors. These are Hilo's 'Mechs, after all. They can't be seen as being ours. I'll also ask Lady Sugai if we should add the Sugai family crest to the overall paint scheme."
"I actually have an idea for how they should be painted." Fuka spoke up. "I think it will work perfectly for the theme of this force."
"Oh?" Euron quirked an eyebrow. "And what might that be?"
"I'll draw it out for you and show you when I'm done." answered Fuka, the ideas already coming into her head. "Let's just say it will fit with the feng shui of Hilo."
"Well then," Alannah chimed in. "Perhaps we should discuss pilots next. In addition to Fuka, I would strongly suggest that you place your sister Beryl in this lance, Colonel. She has been chafing at her inaction since she arrived on-planet. I believe that once she returns from her time with Loyalty Foresworn, she's going to demand an assignment."
"Yes." Euron agreed. "My sister has always been a handful, even for our parents and my late brother Balon. In addition, she can represent both House Greyjoy and House Blacktyde in the new unit, as she's Greyjoy by birth and Blacktyde by marriage."
"To represent House Harlaw, I would put forward my nephew Bors when he returns from the Dragon's Clutch." Alannah continued. "He's still young, but he's old enough to pilot a 'Mech into battle if needs be."
"Agreed." Euron nodded. "Now all we need is a Botley, and I can't think of any other choice but Isolde."
Fuka was a bit apprehensive at that. Although she considered Isolde a friend, the younger woman had been quite flirtatious with her in the past. If they had to work together, it could prove quite distracting. She had been hesitant to try and let her down back then, now she might have no other option. "I...can live with that. Colonel, if I could make one last request?"
"Go on."
Fuka steeled herself. "This lance is going to need a technical crew to maintain and repair them. Would it be possible...if Julia-san could be in charge of the engineering team?"
Euron considered that for a long time. "Hmm. That's a big ask, Fuka. One that I can't give an answer to right away. However, I will take it under advisement for the moment."
Fuka nodded in understanding. Hai, Colonel."
"Well, if there's nothing else to discuss right now, this meeting is adjourned. I'll tell Lady Sugai of who and what we plan to send to Hilo for the new defense force. Dismissed."
Fuka stood and bowed before leaving, Harald following behind her.
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Time off requests submitted for Jan and Feb. Let's see if they are approved
Edit: Requests approved.
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“I am happy that you have offered to provide extra security to Hilo and the area around it.” Amalaa Sugai offers tea to Alaanah Harlaw.
“With all that you have done to help us over our short time here this is just a little something to say thank you.”
“Please setting up a lance of Battlemechs to provide security to Hilo is no small thing. That and you will have a local as part of this is something the people of Hilo will not forget.”
“We are doing this as much for our self you know. We have interests in Hilo that need protection and with the way things have worked out our family we will do this.” Alaanah will taste the tea and find it quite good.
“We will offer any support to help you with this security force. Sho-sa Sato will help you find a site for the new force to work from and will have some of the local militia provide some armored support as well.” Amalaa offers Alaanah some snacks. “They will not be the newest units we have but they will provide the ground support that will be needed.”
“Any support will be most welcome. Thank you.” Alaanah will find some very different items in the tray. “The force will take a couple of months to be ready but they will be ready for service when they take up station.”
“We of the Sugai Ichizoku thank you and look forward to working together for a long time.”
“OK people move out and stay out of sight. We are to see what the recon sats spotted only.”
“Control we have some heavies moving here and they sure do not belong to anyone that should have them. They have ECM running so the handhelds can’t get a reading. From what we see they have an Archer, Thunderbolt, Ostsol, Griffin, two Karnovs and two hover and wheeled vehicles we do not recognize.”
“Roger that field team we will get a heavy team out to that area to see what is going on.”
“All GSF commands you will need to prep units for a mission north of Anheru Taki. We have a report of combat units operating in that area. Early reports have three (3) Heavy and one (1) Medium Battlemechs plus armored and VTOL support. Specs are in the packet.”
This is for the mission on the 22nd
This will be normal deployment for the GSF units.
Any units from mission 74 (the one at Vulcan Arms) until now are in the field and can not be used for this mission.
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“I am happy that you have offered to provide extra security to Hilo and the area around it.” Amalaa Sugai offers tea to Alaanah Harlaw.
“With all that you have done to help us over our short time here this is just a little something to say thank you.”
“Please setting up a lance of Battlemechs to provide security to Hilo is no small thing. That and you will have a local as part of this is something the people of Hilo will not forget.”
“We are doing this as much for our self you know. We have interests in Hilo that need protection and with the way things have worked out our family we will do this.” Alaanah will taste the tea and find it quite good.
“We will offer any support to help you with this security force. Sho-sa Sato will help you find a site for the new force to work from and will have some of the local militia provide some armored support as well.” Amalaa offers Alaanah some snacks. “They will not be the newest units we have but they will provide the ground support that will be needed.”
“Any support will be most welcome. Thank you.” Alaanah will find some very different items in the tray. “The force will take a couple of months to be ready but they will be ready for service when they take up station.”
“We of the Sugai Ichizoku thank you and look forward to working together for a long time.”
"Speaking of which," Alannah mentioned. "Colonel Greyjoy wanted to know if we should incorporate the Sugai Ichizoku family crest into the final paint schemes Miss Hiyami is going to provide. Hilo is still your territory and the Colonel agreed that the lance not be painted in Ironborn colors so as to avoid confusion as to whose force this is. What say you on this matter?"
Back at Camp Haken...
"This is how you want us to paint them?" Julia said, looking up from the sketches Fuka had just given her.
"Hai, nee-san." Fuka replied, looking quite pleased with herself.
"This is way too gaudy, even for us." Julia shook her head. "This one has tiger stripes, and this has a turtle shell painted on it. I can see what you're going for here, but this is gonna stick out like a quartet of sore thumbs."
"They're the four gods of feng shui." Fuka explained. "Byakko, the white tiger of the west. Genbu, armored tortoise of the north. Seiryu, the water dragon of the east, and of course, Suzaku, the red phoenix of the south."
"I know what they're supposed to be." Julia nodded. "But to paint the whole 'Mech as each god-beast. Anybody attacking Hilo is gonna wonder if they're fighting Battlemechs or a circus."
"They're meant to be distinctive. Also, they will appeal to the people of Hilo." Fuka said. "They'll look up at their protectors almost like they're the city's very own team of super-heroes."
Julia rolled her eyes. "I still say they look ridiculous, Fuka. Whoever the Colonel puts in charge of this force is probably going to have a thing to say about your design choices. I also think the Sugais are going to have to approve these paint jobs before they let them take the field. Also, Harald told me you asked the Colonel to have me put in charge of the repair and maintenance for these machines. Arigatou gozaimashita, Fuka-chan. I'm glad you thought of me."
"It's nothing, nee-san." Fuka smiled. "I know you were angry at the Colonel when he wouldn't let you in to the pilot trials. Maybe, this way, he'll let you off the base and you might have a bit more freedom."
"He hasn't decided anything yet." Julia reminded her. "He could just as easily say no."
"There's still time." Said Fuka. "Let's just stay positive, ne?"
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Mission Loadout:
Sgt. Reina "Ice Queen" Rolfsdotter: Griffin 3M
Mechwarrior Otis "Mine Dancer": Kyudo KY2-D-02
17th Kobold Platoon(Lt. Segol Lundmark): Maxim (I) Hunter's Den
Squall (Lt. Olaf Dammerung): Demolisher (Gauss)
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"Speaking of which," Alannah mentioned. "Colonel Greyjoy wanted to know if we should incorporate the Sugai Ichizoku family crest into the final paint schemes Miss Hiyami is going to provide. Hilo is still your territory and the Colonel agreed that the lance not be painted in Ironborn colors so as to avoid confusion as to whose force this is. What say you on this matter?"
“The unit belongs to you it is only under contract to protect Hilo. As a sub unit to the Ironborn you should paint them as you see fit.”
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It's been a bit, but I finally secured Sundays off permanently, so it's going to be way easier for me to come through!
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Awesome! 8) >:D
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It's been a bit, but I finally secured Sundays off permanently, so it's going to be way easier for me to come through!
Great :thumbsup:
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Is there a racing industry for the chocobo? If not "Ibis" will try and start one, because of the sheer absurdity of it.
The oniwatari are not big enough, weight and shoulder wise, to carry a rider, but they do have races (similar to chicken) at fairs and festivals for ribbons and\or gambling
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Axcis asteroid S428, is a resource mining base with two grav decks in the outer belt of the Nejiro system. It is an umbrella shaped rocky asteroid that is 337.5 km tall and 1225 km in diameter at its widest point with no atmosphere and little gravity of its own. It is headquarters to the Argos Odyssey Survey Project.
Yokonamy is a large dwarf planetoid in the outer belt of the Nejiro system, that is mostly hollow. The inside, accessible from large impact sites and craters on its surface (big enough to fit some dropship classes and small craft, is geodesic with immense crystals thousands of meters high with several hollow spaces suitable for ship construction, docks, and repair bays. It is just under 1932 km in diameter with no atmosphere and due to its low mass its gravity is just .33 meters per second squared. There are habitat and factory accommodations for fabrication and industrial projects, offices, assayers, material science labs, workshops, and residences. Ekashiba has labs, workshops, and factories here manufacturing carbon nanotube superconductors and other similar materials. Technora has shipyards here that construct aerospace drones, small craft, and satellites (energy, military, and communication). There are also independent prospectors and survey companies.
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Cockatoo asteroid N186 in the inner belt of the Nejiro system, is of irregular shape and twenty two hundred kilometers at its widest diameter with negligible gravity and no atmosphere. But it is in a central location to a large number of mining facilities and as such has numerous independent spacedocks and repair bays for mining vehicles and equipment. There are also some small craft yards, salvage yards, refining and processing centers, and a residential habitat with four grav decks built around the center of the asteroid, with several guildhalls, warehouses and factories, two dropship bays, a bazaar, an NPO Celestial Patrol Tower, and a contingent of NDT Space Marines.
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Fenwick N3986 is a dense rocky asteroid in Nejiro's inner belt with mining operations and a small industrial park, Sparks. It is irregularly shaped, 993 km at its widest diameter, 147 km long, with a gravity of one point three meters per second squared.
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Surebleak rock asteroid N17423 in Nejiro's inner belt, has two industrial parks Clyde Park and Mineral Ridge, a small port, prospectors and mining guilds, mining operations, and several independent docks and repair bays accessible to both dropships and small craft. It is irregularly shaped, 1058 km in diameter at its widest point, 306 km long, and gravity of one point five meters per second squared.
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Montana Peak rock asteroid N487 in Nejiro's inner belt is irregularly shaped, has large deposits of iron, chromium, nickel, silicon, and carbon. It is 1356 km in diameter at its widest area, 592 km long, with a gravity of one point seven meters per second squared. The private industrial park manufactures industrial equipment, industrial tools and machines, industrial robotics, industrial mechs parts and mechatronics, exosuits and exoframes. There are also machinist shops, three dimensional printing and construction shops, materials labs, and research and development labs. The habitats make use of inertial dampeners to have the ability to vary gravity in lab spaces and factories. There are two docking collars and three small craft bays. It employs its own armed security force, Bluestar Security.
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Samovar rock asteroid N990863 is irregularly shaped and 527 km in diameters at its widest and 108 km long, with gravity of one point three meters per second squared. There are two converted Aqueduct class dropships (permanently docked to the asteroid with docking collars), which contain standard and experimental ponic farms, factories, labs, and residences. There are three additional docking collars on the asteroid itself, as well as several small craft bays, a small yard that does repairs and small craft conversions, and a rescue and salvage station attached to an emergency medical clinic with several small craft MASH and ambulances. There are also habitats, warehouses, and mining facilities tunneled into the asteroid. A somewhat frequent visitor found here is the 'Cher Ami' hospital dropship. It is operated by the Kokkyo Nashi {without borders} a charitable medical organization begun by the Sakamura Koichizoku who with the assistance of grants and charitable donations purchased a scrapped Condor class dropship and had it repaired and converted into something remarkably like a Dove class dropship by Technora. The ship mainly operates in and around the Naiba Showakusei-tai in cooperation with the Golden Hour Shock Trauma Center and the Sakamura Rescue PMC, as well as the NDT Space Marines and the NPO Celestial Patrol.
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Gonggong {chinese water god} is a dwarf planet in Nejiro's outer belt with a very thin toxic atmosphere generated out of vents on the frozen surface from pockets of frozen liquid gases in its crust. It is 1180 km in diameter and has a surface gravity of .31 meters per second squared. There are active mining operations here for helium, xenon, nitrogen, carbon, copper, and rhodium.
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Selene, Nejiro's inner moon, a rocky body with a gravity one third of Nejiro's (3.6 meters per second squared), large icy poles with liquid water under the surface, a thin but breathable atmosphere, and an equatorial circumference of 21842 km. It is approximately five hundred thousand kilometers from Nejiro. There are several starports on this moon, Mene Limani is a full service port for stellar traffic. Opal Port only accepts cruise liner and yacht traffic. It is not far from the popular sight seeing destinations of Kirameki Yama {shimmer mountains}, (named for their shining iridescent surfaces, due to their mineral and crystalline properties), and the Dragon Eye Well, a frozen mineral lake at the bottom of an eight hundred meter crater. Opal Port also has the best views of Nejiro's outer moon Hinatea, a rocky body just one hundred and fifty thousand kilometers from Selene, with a bright yellow-orange and deep black surface from its extremely active sulfur and silica volcanoes. There are 'two' interstellar commercial starports, Ebon Port and Starside Port, overseen by the Stellar Affairs Ministry Customs Service. Between and underneath them are a labyrinth of warehouses and storage tanks that processes thousands of tons of goods, also overseen by the Stellar Affairs Ministry Customs Service. Eques Fort is where the Nejiro Defense Troop Space Marines and the Nejiro Peace Officers Celestial Patrol have bases, as well as the Phoenix Mercantile Marines. MAWS {Marine Advanced Warfare Schools} also maintains training facilities at the fort (instructing space marines, combat aerospace pilots, and outerspace combat engineers). This moon is also home to several guard gated communities, industrial parks, and domed agricultural areas, as well as Mayu {cocoon} a company researching and experimenting in terraforming and artificial gravity processes.
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Hebe is the outermost moon of Jovian. It is a dense rocky airless spheroid six thousand seven hundred and ninety four kilometers in diameter, with a gravity 4.711 meters per second squared outside of the domes, which maintain slightly less than a standard gravity via inertial dampeners. It is home to a number of very exclusive guard gated communities and to The Corinthian Yacht Club and Port Fortuna. This moons orbital traffic path is very popular for its spectacular views of the Jovian ring system and its moons, the local regattas, the Naiba Showakusei-tai, as well as Nejiro and its moons.
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Traders Trust a financial institution that acts as a bank, mint, and exchange. It only deals in rare and prescious metals. Its headquarters (founded 2218) are on Pluoton, the outermost moon of Jovian in the Nejiro system. Its primary facility is in underground habitats, storage spaces, processing facilities, and vaults on Daphne, asteroid N71415 a small spherical rocky body of just thirty one kilometers in diameter with no atmosphere and gravity less than a twelfth that of Nejiro located somewhere 'close' to the Senri-hin in the inner asteroid belt. They also operate satellite offices spread out among the moons, asteroids, ports, and stations of the Nejiroan stellar system and a number of highly secured outposts in locations throughout the Sphere.
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Soko A1 - Z26 {warehouse} asteroids and satellites in the inner and outer belts of the Nejiro stellar system that are utilized for secure individually climate controlled storage of non-perishables of all descriptions. Storage is available from small bank box style sizes to giant vaults and even whole facilities. Operations and services are provided by Pure Storage who also provide secure transportation of your valued items to and from their facilities.
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Shukei {tally} is an asteroid based secure climate controlled remote operated data center with linked secure satellite communications network that reaches the entire Nejiroan stellar system. It occupies more than eight hundred thousand square meters and is owned and operated by the Digital Reality Trust, a Crown Corporation that serves tech companies, schools, engineers, scientists, and government. It is powered by solar generators and Hajimiri facilities.
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Cyclops a rocky airless asteroid with negligible gravity in the outer belt of the Nejiro stellar system. Its surface has the largest constructed radio and optical telescopes in the system.
Shadow a maximum security prison for as many as five hundred prisoners, housed in five separate compounds, located on an airless asteroid with negligible gravity in the Sotugawa Showakusei-tai, with both orbital facilities and habitats on the asteroid.
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Sugai Construction Platform {creativity and curiosity, charm, friendliness, cheer, social life} is an ancient and now unrecognizable jumpship that was converted and customized for use in space-based construction of orbital factories, stations, habitats, resource extraction platforms, yards, docks, and mining rigs. There are five grav decks (three at standard gravity and two at low gravity for labs, workshops, offices, factories, warehouses, and residences), three small craft bays, an aerospace vehicle bay, a space capable industrial vehicle bay, a repair bay for ships, a repair bay for equipment, a dropship collar, and four two thousand ton cargo bays. The ship maintains its own shipboard crew, as well as a marine contingent with a unit of aerospace pilots, and a large complement of engineers, scientists, technicians, crafters, and tradespeople. The ship is armored and armed, and still maintains its jump systems for micro-jumps around the stellar system. Currently the platform is at the Nejiro stellar system L4 point working on the construction of an O'Neill Cylinder slated for scientific and residential purposes.
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The Solarium is the largest greenhouse complex in Nejiro's system located on the dwarf planet Lucia (.5g, no atmosphere, rocky cratered surface, 222.8 kilometers in diameter) in the Jovian trojan asteroid cluster. This location was chosen due to Lucia's orbital and synodic period and that over its short 'day' enjoys more than sixteen hours of hot uv rich starlight every standard ship day. The facility currently covers six million acres with scores of TransMetal geodesic domes with inertial dampeners, robot pollinators, and starlight adjusters. The facility includes a seed bank and library, experimental agriculture, terraforming experiments, botanical gardens, vertical farms, greenhouse farms, aquariums, and a variety of ponic farms - each of which may produce up to two million pounds of organic produce and/or seafood, and feed hundreds of thousands of people.
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Pluoton Emporia is a customized Leviathan class jumpship that maintains a stationary orbit just outside of Pluoton's gravity well. The jumpship was captured during operations carried out by the Phoenix Mercantile Marines to eradicate a pirate collective preying on the Pluoton mining colony. The damaged jumpship was gifted to the colony as part of the Phoenix Mercantile negotiations with Pluoton Metals and the colony. It was Technora, over the next decade or so, that made major repairs, conversions, and customizations that include five standard grav decks, two low grav decks, ten dropship collars, six cargo bays, six small craft bays with repair facilities, an aerospace-fighter bay, triple the crew complement, twice the passenger quarters, and installed additional armor and weapons. It serves as Pluoton's primary foreign port of call under the auspices of the Stellar Affairs Ministry Customs Service, with more than half of the stellar system's tradeships docking here, as well as a majority of the tourist and passenger liners. One of the standard grav decks, in its entire, serves as a bazaar, one of the largest in the Nejiro system, with the Pluoton Mercantile Guild overseeing operations. Much of the business of the Traders Enclave on Nejiro originates here, or from Selene.
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All the habitable planets and moons in the Nejiro system have experimental farms, resource surveys, scientific expeditions, agricultural and scientific studies of flora and fauna, and/or scientific field studies of everything from geology to meteorology. To safeguard important resources, all manned expeditions have armed security attached to them. There are also several studies being conducted by drones and robotic rovers, many of which are also armed.
Jovian, the seventh planet in the Nejiro system, is a gas giant of mostly hydrogen and helium with four rings and two trojan clusters of asteroids. It also has thirty three moons, two of which are habitable. Tabernas is semi-arid with almost no observable surface water, little rainfall, and sparse surface vegetation. Most of the life on the planet can be found in caverns or caves with access to underground water surfaces (natural wells and cisterns, aquifers, rivers, and lakes). Kilcoole is subartic and largely covered with glaciers. Its average temperature is negative forty six degrees celsius which may drop to lows of negative one hundred twenty eight degrees celsius, or climb to a balmy fifteen degrees celsius during its short summers.
Odin, the tenth planet in the Nejiro system is the largest gas giant in the system with eight rings and forty two moons. Three of these moons are habitable: Nettaiurin is a land-locked world of a thick foggy atmosphere and a humid tropical climate completely covered in jungles, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and rainforests, its wildlife consists mostly of large insectoids, reptilians, and avians, Juichi is a cool arid desert world mostly covered in sands, with an average daytime temperature of fourteen degrees celsius, its mountainous with several inland seas, and Kaiyo is an aqua world with water hundreds of kilometers deep that generates many strong typhoons each year some that cover more than half of the moons surface. There is very little landmass, only sparse 'islands' and atolls that are actually the peaks of sea mountains and volcanoes. Adventurous tourists come here for surfing, diving, and sailing. There are also a few submerged scientific and residential habitats, and several submersible vehicles that conduct oceanographic research and resource surveys.
Midori the eighth planet in the Nejiro system, a green verdant world with an easily breathable atmosphere, large bodies of fresh water, and standard gravity. It is mostly temperate, with a high chlorophyll content in its flora and oceans. But caution, scientists and agriculturists have recommended that any long term stays include water filter supplies and prepackaged food sources, due to the high acid content of the water (average ph of six), and
the heavy metal and mineral presence (mercury, zinc, cadmium, and arsenic) in the soil, flora, and fauna. They also recommend future settlements raise their agriculture in domes.
Glace is the ninth and last habitable planet in the Nejiro system. It is a cold world, mostly
subarctic, roughly three times the size of Terra and classified as a heavy gravity world (1.6g). It is deep in an ice age cycle and glaciers cover more than seventy percent of its surface, including large parts of the salty oceans. A small area spreading from the equatorial plane is glacier free, but is still cold and snow covered throughout the long winters and most of the spring, during which the planet generates a lot of weather systems and enormous storms, due to its twenty eight degree axial tilt and seismic activity. At the equator its mountains are densely covered in coniferous forests and a surprisingly high degree of mammalian fauna. Adventurous tourists come, usually in the summer to challenge themselves on the mountains (climbing, skiing, cycling, camping, and hiking), or to relax and bask on the beaches or sail in the warm summer sun.
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For this weekend's game, I'd like to bring the following units. Are the Archer, Pegasus, and Phoenix Hawk available?
Archer (not Bonanno)
Phoenix Hawk
Pegasus
Blizzard Charlie
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For this weekend's game, I'd like to bring the following units. Are the Archer, Pegasus, and Phoenix Hawk available?
Archer (not Bonanno)
Phoenix Hawk
Pegasus
Blizzard Charlie
the P-Hawk is playing in the sand so he can not make this mission ;)
the others are good :thumbsup:
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I’ll substitute the Piranha.
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Kiah hammers will be sending
archer
locust
bandit F
2 squads i s grey death battle armor- laser
maxim I heavy hover
squad of Rottweiler battle armor
squad of i s Fenrir battle armor
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The Dragon's Clutch will field:
Wolfhound (Mech)
Grand Dragon (Extra)
Ares Tank (Armor)
Bandit-A with it's Battle Armor (Infantry)
The Rhodes Warriors will field:
Tai-i Nakamura's Warhammer (Mech)
Blackjack Omni with it's battle armor (Infantry)
Donar (Vehicle)
Firestarter-9s (Extra)
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Kiah hammers will be sending
archer
locust
bandit F
2 squads i s grey death battle armor- laser
maxim I heavy hover
squad of Rottweiler battle armor
squad of i s Fenrir battle armor
Archer and Bandit are on Shinrin and can not be used
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my bad sorry
i will bring the hunchback and sturmfeur tank instead
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The Dragon's Clutch will field:
Wolfhound (Mech)
Grand Dragon (Extra)
Ares Tank (Armor)
Bandit-A with it's Battle Armor (Infantry)
The Rhodes Warriors will field:
Tai-i Nakamura's Warhammer (Mech)
Blackjack Omni with it's battle armor (Infantry)
Donar (Vehicle)
Firestarter-9s (Extra)
Wolfhound, Ares and Bandit are playing in the Sand with the Hands :D
the Firestarter is part of the DC not RW
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my bad sorry
i will bring the hunchback and sturmfeur tank instead
Sturmfeur is with the Archer
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well poo
okay will be bringing the following
locust
hunchback
maxim I heavy hover
rotties squad
fenrir squad
templar - tlr1-oe
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okay to get my records straight the following are NOT AVAILIBLE
from Shinrin
archer
sturmfeur
great worm
bandit f
from dec game
RAPTOR RTX1-0 and squad of elementals
pegasus
karnov - 2 squads i s grey death - i s squad jump
striker
from nov game
trebuchet
tarantula
manticore
manteuffel - squad i s ba
please confirm when get a chance thanks
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okay to get my records straight the following are NOT AVAILIBLE
from Shinrin
archer
sturmfeur
great worm
bandit f
from dec game
RAPTOR RTX1-0 and squad of elementals
pegasus
karnov - 2 squads i s grey death - i s squad jump
striker
from nov game
trebuchet
tarantula
manticore
manteuffel - squad i s ba
please confirm when get a chance thanks
correct
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Wolfhound, Ares and Bandit are playing in the Sand with the Hands :D
the Firestarter is part of the DC not RW
Sorry, apparently I misread.
So:
Dragon's Clutch will be No Dachi, Grand Dragon, the command Striker, and the Karnov UR (58) with the Raiden and Kage Armor.
Rhodes Warriors: Hiryur has been listed in the FS9s for a while. If not that one, I'll put Miyamoto in the Shadow Cat.
Thanks-
me
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okay guys sorry for all the confusion, my root cannel meds have looped me out. large doses of pain killers will do that lol
this is what i am bringing
four armor - saladin
four infantry - maxim with rottie and Fenrir ba's
four mech - hunchback
four choice -locust
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Sorry, apparently I misread.
So:
Dragon's Clutch will be No Dachi, Grand Dragon, the command Striker, and the Karnov UR (58) with the Raiden and Kage Armor.
Rhodes Warriors: Hiryur has been listed in the FS9s for a while. If not that one, I'll put Miyamoto in the Shadow Cat.
Thanks-
me
true but when the kids got up-graded to "Heavier Recon" the Starter went to Grandma
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Getting back to our discussions during today's game, there is a new Condor in one of the latest Rec Guides and I've seen pictures of 3d prints.
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What was the name of that game store?
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Legendary Realms Games.
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Thanks!
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When's the next meet up so I can put it in my calendar? Also, anyone want to invite me over to play a game?
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What game store? Where?
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When's the next meet up so I can put it in my calendar? Also, anyone want to invite me over to play a game?
2/26 is the next game at Grimm
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Kk, added to my calendar
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What game store? Where?
Legendary Realms Games in Lindenhurst. Jeff said they were looking for GMs.
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Legendary Realms Games in Lindenhurst. Jeff said they were looking for GMs.
Just checked it out.
Nice little store. Parking could be a problem but otherwise nice new place.
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“GSF control to Captains Tan and Franks that WoB unit you have been trailing has just tripped a sensor south-east of Majuro. You are to take the units you have and move to Majero so that the WoB forces cannot cause any harm to the civilians or the city” Checking to see if other transport units are on line. “If transport opens up we will get other GSF units to you.”
“GSF control I will send in a mixed lance to assist.” Sho-sa Kalakaua informs the GSF.
“GSF control Precentor Wilkes will send in any units that he can but at this time our units are in the field.”
OK so this is the mission for the 26th.
for the people that had units on mission 74 you will be using the same units. For people that did not you will get to pick units for this mission but anything in the field from this mission 75 to mission 77 are still in the field. ObnoxiousTwerp the units you picked fot the last mission (#77) are in the field for that mission.
units in the field will get to replace 1 ton (16 points) of standard armor, they will get to replace 1 ton of ammo.
Units that are set for this mission
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Niobe Tan GRF-5M Griffin
Myrmidon Medium Tank
Cavalry VTOL Infantry
Infiltrator Mk. I Battle Armor
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Captain Carl Franks ARC-8M Archer
MechWarrior Sergeant Reece Great Wyrm
Sturmfeur Heavy Tank 2nd Lieutenant Kayden
Bandit Hover Transport (Bravo) (F)
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (B)
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (C)
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Asha Greyjoy FNHK-9K Falcon Hawk
Lieutenant Theon Greyjoy DRG-1G Grand Dragon “Tetsu no Daiouika”
Regulator Hovertank (Charlie) Sergeant Karin Wynch
Karnov UR Transport (BA) Sergeant Vladeska “Talon” Drakov
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (A) Corporal Ling Shan
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (B)
Winter’s Dream Force
Reina “Ice Queen” Rolfsdotter GRF-3M Griffin
Sten “Laughing Wolf” Bergquist JA-KL-1532 Jackal
Striker Light Tank Sergeant Oliver Engdahl “Sleet”
Goblin Infantry Fighting Vehicle “Blood Moon”
72nd Heavy Infantry LRM Platoon Lojnant Reidar Anker
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The Myrmidon Medium Tank had it's front section gutted. Specifically, it lost exactly all of it's internals for the front section- no more, no less.
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The Myrmidon Medium Tank had it's front section gutted. Specifically, it lost exactly all of it's internals for the front section- no more, no less.
that one will need to be returned to base to be rebuilt.
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The tow truck was called at the end of that battle.
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The tow truck was called at the end of that battle.
to get back it back to base you will need a heavy transport air craft. a tow truck will take a few weeks to get her home ;).
Yes it will get back to base :thumbsup:
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Ok, so I have a new job starting on 2/16. I cannot request time off that close to new job hire. I will miss you all. :(
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to get back it back to base you will need a heavy transport air craft. a tow truck will take a few weeks to get her home ;).
Yes it will get back to base :thumbsup:
I was speaking figuratively. ;)
Ok, so I have a new job starting on 2/16. I cannot request time off that close to new job hire. I will miss you all. :(
Congratulations and that sucks. When will you feel comfortable asking for Sundays off?
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Ok, so I have a new job starting on 2/16. I cannot request time off that close to new job hire. I will miss you all. :(
You will be missed.
Good luck with the new gig :thumbsup:
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Ok, so I have a new job starting on 2/16. I cannot request time off that close to new job hire. I will miss you all. :(
Congratulations and good luck!
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Congratulations and that sucks. When will you feel comfortable asking for Sundays off?
Probably March or April, so not long.
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Just a little something until we get to play >:D
"If I need to remind you one more time that you work for me you will find yourself in a very open space with a lot of the people that want to find you. I hope that I have made it very clear I will not put up with you anymore. You have two choices go and make sure that they do not come this way or just go.”
“You know I could just kill you right now.” His hand resting on his side arm.
“You forget that the others understand who they work for.” Looking at the others in the bay. “They know that if I die they do as well.”
He looks around and all the others have drawn their side arms and pointed at him. “OK you get this one. But you need to keep your head on a swivel from this point on.” His hand comes off the weapon.
“No it is you that will need to keep his head on the swivel. You have shown your hand and I will make sure you do not get a chance to try.”
“You three make sure he does not cause me any more problems.”
“Yes Sir!” Comes from all three.
“Sir the sensors to the on Majuro have just picked up a something moving north.”
“Any IDs on them?”
“No sir, they only got motion and thermal read on them and we had to wait for them to move off before the sensor stations could transmit a report what little information they did get.”
“Great, so what did they get?”
“Well from the heat and movement readings they were ‘Mech, two or more.”
“Why the guess on the number of units?”
“They were moving at the same speed and close. From the way they moved the pilots are good and they know of the sensors in the area. The ECM they used also blocked any good readings.”
“OK so we have more than two ‘Mechs moving in from the south that we do not know if they are hostile or not …. get that info to the GSF units in the area ASAP.”
‘Sir!”
“What do you think is going up north that E has some of his heavy hitters on the move?”
“I do not know, but as you have the connections should you not check in?”
“Old man you just never cease to amaze me.” Jonah give a cross look to his mentor. “What other pearls of wisdom do you have?”
“Other then we move to a better location before you call …. None.”
After an hour and in a location that will make tracking signal almost impossible. “Little bird to Phoenix, spotted four (4) of E’s heavy hitters moving north. Have a Dragon Fire Archer, Rifleman and Warhammer in the group.”
“Hay Max!” Comes from across the bar.
Max looks to see it is his one of his friends from the Nejiro Militia. “What is happening my friend?”
“I got some news you and your lady friend need.”
“Well then lets us get a private room to talk.” Max gets the bartender to get a room so they can talk.
“This is the only one we have right now.” The bartender opens it to a small office style room.
“This will be just fine. Have the kitchen bring us some food and drink.” Max hands the bartender some cash.
“You call’n your lady friend?”
“Sure will, just give me an idea of what you got.”
“Well it’s about that ‘hunter you two want so bad.”
Max takes out his phone and calls Victoria. “Hay one of my friends has some news on T. We are at the bar how fast can you get here.”
“I will be down right away.”
When she gets to the room she can see that food and drink has been setup and the boys are talking. “So what is this big news on T?”
Max looks to the young man at the table. “My friend here works at the militia control center and word came in that T and some pals were on the move.”
The young man looks at her. “Max said a while back that if a Dragon Fire was seen moving on Shinrin he wanted to know so I hopped over ASAP. That ‘Mech was spotted by one of the boss ladies spooks moving out with three of his buddies.”
“That is all well and good but we would need to get to Shinrin before that one goes to ground again.”
“Well for 10K each …. a buddy can get you on the transport that will be picking up the GSF gear that is knocked out.”
“OK so that is to get us over what back?”
“Hay look we are not greedy that is round trip, after all the big wigs like you, so it not that big of a problem getting you over and back.”
“And what is in this for you?”
“Just a small finder’s fee if you get him. Say one (1) percent.”
“That works for me Vic, how about you?”
“That is fine but only after we collect.”
“Hay fine …. like I said not greedy. I will need to know if it just you two or more. My buddy will need to know how much space you will need.”
“We will need to talk this over and see if someone we know would want in on this so in an hour we will let you know.”
“That works but no longer as the transport will be heading out in a few hours and you need to get to the pickup point.”
“So you think we need help?”
“We know his ‘Mech has clan weapons and he has three others with him. Now if they too have clan weapons this will be very hot.”
OK so who do you have in mind? The Drac has been off the grid for like forever and the local jocks have some talent but that may cut in way to hard if they have to get OK’s from their unit.”
“I was thinking about Calahan. He is on rock as a security specialist for one of the local companies. I think he would want in for a few reasons not just the money.”
“So Joe its Vicky I think you might be interested is some info that just came my way.”
“What do you have?”
“Looks like T came out from his hole.”
“OH really.”
“Max and know where he is and even have a ride to the place. You in?”
“Sure. Been looking for something to do and I would not mind getting in on the money.”
“OK so meet us in an hour at the old strip outside of town.”
“See you in an hour.”
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“GSF control to Captains Tan and Franks that WoB unit you have been trailing has just tripped a sensor south-east of Majuro. You are to take the units you have and move to Majero so that the WoB forces cannot cause any harm to the civilians or the city” Checking to see if other transport units are on line. “If transport opens up we will get other GSF units to you.”
“GSF control I will send in a mixed lance to assist.” Sho-sa Kalakaua informs the GSF.
“GSF control Precentor Wilkes will send in any units that he can but at this time our units are in the field.”
OK so this is the mission for the 26th.
for the people that had units on mission 74 you will be using the same units. For people that did not you will get to pick units for this mission but anything in the field from this mission 75 to mission 77 are still in the field. ObnoxiousTwerp the units you picked fot the last mission (#77) are in the field for that mission.
units in the field will get to replace 1 ton (16 points) of standard armor, they will get to replace 1 ton of ammo.
Units that are set for this mission
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Niobe Tan GRF-5M Griffin
Myrmidon Medium Tank
Cavalry VTOL Infantry
Infiltrator Mk. I Battle Armor
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Captain Carl Franks ARC-8M Archer
MechWarrior Sergeant Reece Great Wyrm
Sturmfeur Heavy Tank 2nd Lieutenant Kayden
Bandit Hover Transport (Bravo) (F)
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (B)
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (C)
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Asha Greyjoy FNHK-9K Falcon Hawk
Lieutenant Theon Greyjoy DRG-1G Grand Dragon “Tetsu no Daiouika”
Regulator Hovertank (Charlie) Sergeant Karin Wynch
Karnov UR Transport (BA) Sergeant Vladeska “Talon” Drakov
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (A) Corporal Ling Shan
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (B)
Winter’s Dream Force
Reina “Ice Queen” Rolfsdotter GRF-3M Griffin
Sten “Laughing Wolf” Bergquist JA-KL-1532 Jackal
Striker Light Tank Sergeant Oliver Engdahl “Sleet”
Goblin Infantry Fighting Vehicle “Blood Moon”
72nd Heavy Infantry LRM Platoon Lojnant Reidar Anker
do we have a projection of where they maybe heading?
How fast are they moving, walking or running?
What is the terrain like where they were spotted?
What if any settlements are near them or in their trajectory and possibly at risk?
Kiah at headquarters will send out alerts to any settlements to alert of hostiles in area and advise them to be on alert.
when is this taking place? Would it be possible for other units in the field to converge on them as well? Just a thought since a lot of units are in the field at this time and we might be able to come in from different vectors , possible getting at them from different directions
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“Sir the sensors to the on Majuro have just picked up a something moving north.”
“Any IDs on them?”
“No sir, they only got motion and thermal read on them and we had to wait for them to move off before the sensor stations could transmit a report what little information they did get.”
“Great, so what did they get?”
“Well from the heat and movement readings they were ‘Mech, two or more.”
“Why the guess on the number of units?”
“They were moving at the same speed and close. From the way they moved the pilots are good and they know of the sensors in the area. The ECM they used also blocked any good readings.”
“OK so we have more than two ‘Mechs moving in from the south that we do not know if they are hostile or not …. get that info to the GSF units in the area ASAP.”
‘Sir!”
“What do you think is going up north that E has some of his heavy hitters on the move?”
“I do not know, but as you have the connections should you not check in?”
“Old man you just never cease to amaze me.” Jonah give a cross look to his mentor. “What other pearls of wisdom do you have?”
“Other then we move to a better location before you call …. None.”
After an hour and in a location that will make tracking signal almost impossible. “Little bird to Phoenix, spotted four (4) of E’s heavy hitters moving north. Have a Dragon, Fire Archer, Rifleman and Warhammer in the group.”
would this possiblely be the unit that we are going up against???
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do we have a projection of where they maybe heading?
the WoB unit is heading south-west to Majuro.
the other unit is heading north to Majuro.
How fast are they moving, walking or running?
the WoB unit is moving at about 40 kph.
the unit moving north is moving at about 40 kph also.
What is the terrain like where they were spotted?
the WoB unit open with light woods
the other one heavy woods.
What if any settlements are near them or in their trajectory and possibly at risk?
Kiah at headquarters will send out alerts to any settlements to alert of hostiles in area and advise them to be on alert.
just open space with some light scattered woods. the only other cities are Rainbow way to the east and Samar way to the north.
Ghost and Dream's units are deploying units to keep an eye on the north side.
when is this taking place? Would it be possible for other units in the field to converge on them as well? Just a thought since a lot of units are in the field at this time and we might be able to come in from different vectors , possible getting at them from different directions
this is happening just a few days after the first mission to Vulcan Arms. about a day after the last mission.
No as you are not in the same area not even the same land mass. this mission is on Shinrin.
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would this possiblely be the unit that we are going up against???
this unit is moving north to Majuro. you are following the WoB's that hot dropped near Vulcan Arms and are heading south-west.
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“I think we may have to turn back.”
“We can’t we need to follow the trail.”
“We are low on supplies and fuel.”
“If we don’t find something this trip it won’t matter as we have no money.”
“We can do other work to get some money and return.”
“No if we turn back someone will find it just like the last one.”
“That was just bad luck.”
“No it was not! We know others are looking hard and they have better gear. They will find this one also and after all the time and money we have spent.” Looking to his wife. “We have to find it and report the claim so we get credit and first salvage rights.”
“OK but when the fuel is down to a quarter we will have to return to the station.”
“It is time to turn back. We have just over a quarter fuel load.”
“You said we had until a quarter, so we have some time.”
“Look we can return after we do some odd jobs and get money for a full fuel load and supplies.”
“We are so close I can feel it. We lost that last one because we returned for fuel and supplies. That took us half a year to get back out.”
“True but we had no choice. If we had found something then, ran out of fuel and supplies we would still have nothing and would be dead.”
“OK, OK we will turn back.”
“WAIT! I have something on the MAG scan about 20 klicks to port.” Looking at the scanner she has a big smile for her husband. “I think your hunch just may pay off.”
“Any idea of what it is?”
“No, we are too far away. But it is metallic and large going by this scan.” She notes down the grid and keeps looking. “With luck that rock will be more metal than rock.”
“We will need to get back here fast. But we should make a closer pass.”
“Well, We can make a run a bit closer but not close as we do not have the fuel.” She looks at the asteroid. “That thing is big and will have some gravity to it.” Looking at her husband. “I think we can take up that offer for a cargo run you turned down. That cargo run will bring us close so we can get a better read on this. With a better scan we can figure what we will do.”
“I still do not like the idea of running supplier for sell swords.”
“If it pays the bills and will get us back here then we do it or we will lose this one as well.”
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the next game is in two days?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the next game is in two days?
you are correct. Sunday it's game on :thumbsup:
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Interesting , scavengers in space (Posted by: shadhawk « on: 20 February 2023, 18:57:45) finding something , they are talking about "sellswords" which usually means us lol. We will most likely never know what the husband and wife team are after or what they found but it was very interesting reading and lets us know all sorts of things are going on in our neck of the woods lol see you all at the game
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We may not be the only sell-swords on the planet. They're just not working for the Governor.
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“So to what do I owe the honor of this call Mr. Tekada?” Kono ask.
“I am hoping that the GSF units on Shinrin can use Camp Senshi as a rest and refit base.”
“I would have no problem with that. I am sure that Kapten Bjomsen also would not have a problem as well.”
“Thank you, I will inform Captain Franks that he and the others are welcome.”
“Will you be air lifting in techs and supplies?” She asks with a sharp bite.
“”I will see what can be done on the tech end. I was going to shift funds for any needed material need for the repairs.”
“I see.” She looks at the screen. “I will make sure that a full invoice is made.”
“Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu Sho-sa.” He signs off.
Looking at the now blank screen. “Chīsana nuigurumi shatsu” She turns to the duty officer. “We will need to make some room for the GSF units and they will be with us for a while.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
“Inform Chi-i Ho that he will need to keep good records on any and all items we use to help repair the equipment they will be bringing in.” She looks back at the screen. “Little stuffed shirt.”
“Sho-sa?”
“Nothing, just get things ready.”
‘Hai.”
“It will be good to have some extra support with the WoB’s still around.”
“So now that we have some heavy gear out here do you think we can try to open this can Major?”
“Why not, we will be here for a few days more.”
“OK so we will cut that door open and see what we find inside.”
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next mission is 3/12
“Lieutenant Ash, have your units make what field repairs they can and be ready to move out in eight ( 8 ) hours. Transport will pick you up.” The GSF comms officer informs her. “We have picked up that unit you just tangled with and will have a transported to an area just ahead of them. This will also give other units time to move and block them and for the other units to maybe join you.”
“Sir a recon drone has picked up a large, mechanized force moving into the area that the bandit force the GSF just tangled with.”
“Any idea who they are?”
“No positive ID yet but from the direction they are moving from the best guess is Malik and from the size of it they are sending most if not all of the heavy units they have.”
“They are fools if they think they can deal with that bandit force on their own.” Looking at his comms officer Tekeda continues. “Make sure that the GSF knows that Malik’s Muhajimun Alshabh is moving to intercept that bandit force. Then get me Zain el-Jalair-Malik so I can ask just what is going on.”
“Hai!”
“Last off get transport control on the line and make sure we do not have the same problems this time!”
“Hai”
These are the units for this mission. They are the ones you used for mission 77
Hands of the Goddess Force
Lieutenant Debbie Ash ARC-4M Archer
Sergeant Bobbi Piranha
Pegasus Scout Tank (MRM) Lieutenant Laila Barcenes DCMS C3S
Blizzard Hover Transport (Charlie)
Theseus Medium Battle Armor (B)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (C)
Foot Infantry Squad SRM (D)
Kiah’s Hammers Force
MechWarrior Sergeant Rory LCT-6M Locust
MechWarrior Sergeant Kiston HBK-4G Hunchback
Saladin Assault Hover Tank (LB-X) Sergeant Tyreece
Maxim Heavy Hover Transport (Bravo) (Infantry)
Fenrir Battle Armor
Rottweiler Battle Armor
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Maria “Matriarch” Boltey PXH-1K Phoenix Hawk
Lieutenant Jurgen Blacktyde GLT-4L Guillotine
Condor Heavy Tank (Liao) Sergeant Prashka Chen
Goblin Infantry Tank (Bravo) Staff Sergeant Anya Tereshakaya
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (MG) (B)
The Dragon’s Clutch Force
Tai-i Enyo Musashi NDA-1K No-Dachi
Chu-i Shimizu DRG-1G Grand Dragon
Striker Light Tank (Alpha)
Karnov UR Transport (58)
Raiden Battle Armor (Laser)
Kage Light Battle Armor (A) GoChi Keichi Inazawa
Road’s Warriors Force
Tai-i Sakura Nakamura WHM-6D Warhammer Lance Leader
Chu-i Miyamoto “Bisho” Musashi Shadow Cat B
Raiden Battle Armor (Laser) (B)
Dan Cannon BJ2-OA Blackjack
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (MG) (A)
Donar Attack Helicopter “Saddles” Keichi Sakamura
Winter’s Dream Force
Reina “Ice Queen” Rolfsdotter GRF-3M Griffin
MechWarrior Otis “Mine Dancer” KY2-D-02 Kyudo
Demolisher (gauss) Lojtnant Olaf Dammerung “Squall” Armor CO - Unit XO
Maxim (I) Heavy Hover Transport “Hunter’s Den”
17th Kobold Battle Armor Infantry Platoon Lojnant Segol Lundmark
6th Ghost
Gunsho Alexi Harris KIM-2 Komodo
H-7A Warrior Attack Helicopter Alpha
H-7A Warrior Attack Helicopter Bravo
Karnov UR Transport (’55) Alpha
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Echo
Kage Light Battle Armor TAG Foxtrot
ComStar
JVN-10F Fire Javelin Adept George Hovan Level CO
MCY-99 Mercury Adept Ann Hovan
Blizzard Hover Transport
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor
Blizzard Hover Transport
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor
Heavy APC hover
Foot Infantry Platoon
Foot Infantry Platoon
Heavy APC hover
Foot Infantry Platoon
Foot Infantry Platoon
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Will not be able to make this month as well, but I should be able to make April on, assuming I get the dates in early.
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Will not be able to make this month as well, but I should be able to make April on, assuming I get the dates in early.
I will see if they have April open
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Legendary Realms Games, 294 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 will have the Mercenary Kickstarter launch party.
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Legendary Realms Games, 294 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 will have the Mercenary Kickstarter launch party.
Sounds good 8)
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Just a little reminder: game tomorrow.
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"Recovery Corps, this is Tereshskaya." Said Anya over the secure channel.
"We read you, Staff Sergeant, go ahead." Came the response.
"I need a pick-up for Sergeant Chen and her Condor. Her motive system has suffered serious damage. She's officially off the pursuit." Anya returned.
"Understood."
"While you're at it," Anya continued, "pick up Lieutenant Botley and Matriarch as well. Her legs are a mess."
"Hey!" Maria shouted angrily at the tank commander. "It's only armor damage. I can still fight. Don't make me pull rank on you!"
"<Shut up, you old hag!>" Anya said in Russian as she hit the killswitch on her 'Mech, bringing Matriarch to a halt.
"God dammit, you'll pay for this!" Maria cried out as her 'Mech shut down.
"You've only yourself to blame, Botley." Chided Jurgen. "You advanced too far and let them nearly disable you."
"I didn't ask for your opinion, Berserker." Anya silenced him. "Her attack was not unreasonable, but she should have fallen back after getting hit with the first minefield. Fuka is not the only one who uses those tactics." She returned to speaking with Recovery. "Anyway, get them both out of here and back to base camp."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Don't call me ma'am. I actually work for a living." Anya countered.
"Yes, Staff Sergeant, sorry."
Rolling her eyes, Anya switched channels. "Camp Haken, this is Staff Sergeant Tereshskaya. Chen and Botley are out of the fight here. I will need a new 'Mech and a new tank to continue our pursuit. Preferably not currently being driven by maniacs..."
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Legendary Realms Games, 294 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 will have the Mercenary Kickstarter launch party.
Just waking for them to start the registration.
Are you the point man on this?
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No, it was announced on Discord. They haven't reached out to me. Their calendar doesn't mention it though.
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"Recovery Corps, this is Tereshskaya." Said Anya over the secure channel.
"We read you, Staff Sergeant, go ahead." Came the response.
"I need a pick-up for Sergeant Chen and her Condor. Her motive system has suffered serious damage. She's officially off the pursuit." Anya returned.
"Understood."
"While you're at it," Anya continued, "pick up Lieutenant Botley and Matriarch as well. Her legs are a mess."
"Hey!" Maria shouted angrily at the tank commander. "It's only armor damage. I can still fight. Don't make me pull rank on you!"
"<Shut up, you old hag!>" Anya said in Russian as she hit the killswitch on her 'Mech, bringing Matriarch to a halt.
"God dammit, you'll pay for this!" Maria cried out as her 'Mech shut down.
"You've only yourself to blame, Botley." Chided Jurgen. "You advanced too far and let them nearly disable you."
"I didn't ask for your opinion, Berserker." Anya silenced him. "Her attack was not unreasonable, but she should have fallen back after getting hit with the first minefield. Fuka is not the only one who uses those tactics." She returned to speaking with Recovery. "Anyway, get them both out of here and back to base camp."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Don't call me ma'am. I actually work for a living." Anya countered.
"Yes, Staff Sergeant, sorry."
Rolling her eyes, Anya switched channels. "Camp Haken, this is Staff Sergeant Tereshskaya. Chen and Botley are out of the fight here. I will need a new 'Mech and a new tank to continue our pursuit. Preferably not currently being driven by maniacs..."
“Command this is recovery one, what are we doing with the tank the bandits abandoned?”
“All units return to base.”
“Why? Are we not going to destroy these bandits?”
“We will not catch them as they are too fast.”
“But we have units that can catch them.”
“They may get close but they will end up just like the sell swords. No we will let them go and we will return home so they will be protected.”
“Looks like the tanks are getting tired of looking at our backs and watching them get smaller.”
“Good now we need to find a place to rest.”
“Sir sorry about the Blizzards, I forgot all about the Thunders when I let them get that close to the raiders.”
“Don’t worry about it Adept, No one got killed and the tech crews will get them back on line as soon as they can.”
“Thank you sir.”
“Wow look at the damage. What did you guys run over?
“Not run over but had dropped on us, Thunders.”
“I hope they don’t bring us any more vehicles. With what the locals dragged in and the last two fights we are almost out of room.”
‘Hay we have lots of space outside and look on the bright side we will not have to worry about work for some time to come.”
“True, if they keep this our grandkids will have jobs for life.”
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No, it was announced on Discord. They haven't reached out to me. Their calendar doesn't mention it though.
Sorry to disrupt: what Discord is this? I was browsing their website and didn’t see anything mentioned but I definitely want in.
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"Command this is recovery one, what are we doing with the tank the bandits abandoned?"
Anya responded first. "Pack up what's left along with Matriarch and the Condor. The bandits already detonated the mines they laid on it when they gave Lieutenant Botley a limp."
"Staff Sergeant Tereshskaya, this is Major Harlaw." The message came from Camp Haken. "We have heard your request, but it will take time to get the reinforcements you requested."
"Whoever you send better be fast and level-headed, ma'am." Said Anya.
"Fast, yes. Level-headed, that's up to your interpretation." Alannah responded.
Anya held her head in her hands. "Who's coming?" She sighed.
"Lieutenant Alvarez in his Hollander and our Warrior H-7C." Was Alannah's answer.
"Ma'am," Anya sounded skeptical. "The Hollander is not fast. In fact, it's even slower than Matriarch. Also, if memory serves, the Warrior hasn't seen combat on-planet yet."
"The Hollander may be slower, but it has much longer range with its Gauss Rifle." Alannah explained. "Also the Warrior crew are former Barrett's Fusiliers and are fully approved by both Master Sergeant Zhao and Lieutenant Yang."
"I place little credence in anything that comes out of Boom Box's mouth." Anya shook her head. "But I trust Zhao. I'll give them a shot. How long before they arrive?"
"Here is their ETA..."
OOG: Anthony, how long will it take for my reinforcements to arrive?
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Sorry to disrupt: what Discord is this? I was browsing their website and didn’t see anything mentioned but I definitely want in.
The Demo Team discord; You might want to give them a phone call.
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The Demo Team discord; You might want to give them a phone call.
Thanks!
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Hey, I figured this was the best place to ask if there were any details for the LI Mercs event yet? I'm up in Albany but could try to come down for the day with some info. I haven't seen anything on the store's site yet.
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I've got nothing.
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So far nothing yet I’m gonna give them a call tomorrow again. I need to know the times so I can get work straightened out ASAP.
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"Command this is recovery one, what are we doing with the tank the bandits abandoned?"
Anya responded first. "Pack up what's left along with Matriarch and the Condor. The bandits already detonated the mines they laid on it when they gave Lieutenant Botley a limp."
"Staff Sergeant Tereshskaya, this is Major Harlaw." The message came from Camp Haken. "We have heard your request, but it will take time to get the reinforcements you requested."
"Whoever you send better be fast and level-headed, ma'am." Said Anya.
"Fast, yes. Level-headed, that's up to your interpretation." Alannah responded.
Anya held her head in her hands. "Who's coming?" She sighed.
"Lieutenant Alvarez in his Hollander and our Warrior H-7C." Was Alannah's answer.
"Ma'am," Anya sounded skeptical. "The Hollander is not fast. In fact, it's even slower than Matriarch. Also, if memory serves, the Warrior hasn't seen combat on-planet yet."
"The Hollander may be slower, but it has much longer range with its Gauss Rifle." Alannah explained. "Also the Warrior crew are former Barrett's Fusiliers and are fully approved by both Master Sergeant Zhao and Lieutenant Yang."
"I place little credence in anything that comes out of Boom Box's mouth." Anya shook her head. "But I trust Zhao. I'll give them a shot. How long before they arrive?"
"Here is their ETA..."
OOG: Anthony, how long will it take for my reinforcements to arrive?
“Command to all GSF and allied units RTB” Over all secure command channels. “Command to all GSF and allied units RTB.”
Our next game will be 5/21. Grim is booked for April.
If people want to do something in April let me know and I will see what I can do. Maybe my place as I have all the toys ::)
Keep your eyes open for the info for the May Mission :thumbsup:
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It’s up on their website for Thursday and Friday (23rd and 24th) 5-10pm for the Kickstarter Launch Party just FYI.
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Well that's certainly not ideal for me to come from Albany.
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Those times don't work for me.
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Just letting you know that cradle-con is the same weekend as game, in may. I'll be at this game but I just wanted you to know.
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Saganami - Nejiro Timeline
2107 - The TAS Pathfinder makes the first successful FTL jump to the Tau Ceti system.
2116 - First extra solar colony, New Earth, established on Tau Ceti IV.
2216 - The Terran Alliance conducts the Third Grand Survey, and discovers KH5467, a yellow G-type star one and three quarters larger than Sol in the Izar Cluster of stars. A military survey team is sent and reports four gas giants, three habitable planets with abundant fresh water and arable land, six habitable moons, and large asteroid belts with multiple resources including abundant water ice. At the highest levels of military command, a decision was made not to disclose the information. The system and its resources would be classified top secret and all workers will be classified as Terran Alliance Civilian Contractors. Shipyards, starports, agriculture, mining, and personnel and resource renewal endeavors are established between 2217 and 2219.
2235 - Rebellion against the Terran Alliance, known as the Outer Reaches Rebellion, led by the colony world Denebola leads to the downfall of the Expansionist Party and swept the Liberal Party into power and the announcement that the Terran Alliance would withdraw to a two-jump sphere around Earth.
2242 - The Terran Alliance Demarcation Declaration declares the independence of all worlds beyond the thirty light year sphere around Terra. The outer colonies gain independence and numerous small kingdoms emerge to be quickly conquered by their neighbors leaving a handful of larger nations.
2276 - The Anchikar {evening} family, working as Finders {acquisitions, intelligence, investigations, retrievals} for the underworld organization The Celestial Order, discovers veins of germanium and other precious minerals and metals in an undisclosed location deep in the periphery. Half of what they claim to have found was given to them as a reward, and was partially used to gain their independence from The Order. Their new wealth is then used to obtain the ownership of several ships (a jumpship, two dropships, and several small craft), new identities, and invested wisely in growth markets and cargo. The family still maintains genial relations with The Order, good contacts are good business.
2278 - Phoenix Mercantile is established legitimately with financing for an additional jumpship, a couple of dropships, and several small craft by the Saganami family, as a business operating a shipping enterprise in the water ice and supply trade in the Outer Reaches of the periphery.
2315 - The Terran Alliance descends into civil war. The Alliance Global Militia led by admiral McKenna imposes an end to the conflict, dissolves Parliament, and establishes the Terran Hegemony.
2316 - The Terran Hegemony utilizes Mobile Shipyards in several periphery and deep periphery systems including the KH5467 stellar system. Businesses and other organizations in the KH5467 system agree to exclusive contracts with the Terran Hegemony Military.
>>>tbc
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Saganami - Nejiro Timeline
2339 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on the planet Bjarred.
2343 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House in Solaris.
2345 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Tamar.
2351 - Michael Cameron introduces his Peer List which leads to the formation of the ruling families of the Great Houses.
2357 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Galatea.
2362 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Tabayama.
2363 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Andurien.
Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Northwind.
2374 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House in Tunis on Regulus.
2376 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Oriente.
2378 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes a Trade House on Filtvelt III.
2391 - On Telos IV, the Terran Hegemony constructs the first of hundreds of Castles Brian.
2398 - The first Andurien War between the Capellan Confederation and the Free Worlds League in turn prompts 'land grabs' and territorial expansion by the surrounding States and the Sphere enters the Age of War.
2404 - Joss Saganami, Vova Zakharovich, and Alek Tikhonovich meet in a club, establish an accord, and become friends. Eventually a bargain is struck and a partnership is born. The three merchant fleets of Phoenix Mercantile, Horizon Tradeships, and Neptune Orient Lines each now own twenty percent of each other. The companies would now convoy together for mutual protection and profit during the Age of War. This allowed them to thrive and each fleet expanded and upgraded trade routes, cargo capacity, and their ability to protect themselves and each other.
2439 - Due to the restrictions of the Ares Conventions the Terran Hegemony develops the first BattleMechs.
2443 - The Terran Hegemony uses BattleMechs for the first time in combat against the Draconis Combine.
2571 - Ian Cameron, with the assistance of the Free Worlds League and the Cappellan Federation, leads the formation of the Star League, this then led immediately to the Reunification War. The Terran Hegemony recalls all Mobile Shipyards for reorganization into the Star League Defense Force.
>>>tbc
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Saganami - Nejiro Timeline
2577 - Phoenix Mercantile along with their partners, Horizon Tradeships and Neptune Orient Lines, utilize all their skills {incl. smuggling, blockade running, speed runs, raiding etc.} and contacts to keep supply lines in the periphery functional, and profits greatly during the Reunification War.
2582 - The Phoenix Mercantile Marines develop quite the reputation as a unit not to be trifled with after several confrontations with pirates and other aggressors led to, among other things, heads being mounted, as an example of what happens when you molest or assault their community, above several Phoenix Mercantile trade post gates.
2591 - The Saganami family supports several marriage and adoption petitions from the Kurita family, which are reciprocated, as mutual assurance of aid in Vendetta against The Tarantulas (assassination cult), and The Maelstrom (bandit kingdom operating from the Draconis Periphery).
2592 - The Draconis Combine Military Service adds Nightwing and Tracker class paired Warships to all Phoenix Mercantile combined fleet trade convoys travelling outside of Combine space.
2606 - The Saganami family is ennobled to the rank of Shugo for exceptional services to The Coordinator. They establish the Yellow Dragon Vermillion Bird Trade Emporium and Fennikkusu Shiro on lands granted to them on Ningxia.
2630 - First HPG message successfully sent and received.
2654 - Phoenix Mercantile explores and conducts surveys of outer and deep periphery star systems for resources and trade routes, among them KH5467, and other worlds of the Izar Cluster.
2655 - Phoenix Mercantile and their partners negotiate with Pluoton Metals and other organizations and businesses in system KH5467 to provide logistical supplies, consumer goods, fusion engines with supporting tools and machinery, industrial machinery, entertainment and news, and export agricultural products, handcrafted artisan luxury goods, raw gemstones, refined metals and gases, and water ice.
2667 - Jethri Saganami, third son of the main branch, an officer in the Phoenix Mercantile Marines, begins his courtship of Emma Corvae, only granddaughter of Kavan Corvae, Chair of Pluoton Metals.
Phoenix Mercantile establishes trade route to the Chaine Cluster.
Phoenix Mercantile establishes trade route to JarnFolk space.
>>>tbc
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I won't be able to make the next game. I have to attend a 50-year wedding anniversary.
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I won't be able to make the next game. I have to attend a 50-year wedding anniversary.
you will be missed sir.
Congrats to the couple for 50 years together.
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Saganami - Nejiro Timeline
2668 - Phoenix Mercantile and the Phoenix Mercantile Marines intervene when pirates attack the Domes on Pluoton and steal away dozens of people and resources, including Emma Corvae. They ruthlessly hunt the pirates and their allies, retrieve the taken, acquire several ships and other equipment, and utterly destroy the pirates. Pluoton Metals negotiates a permanent contract with the Phoenix Mercantile Marines to protect the Domes. A base on Pluoton is constructed for the Marines that will be stationed here for security, and pirate hunting.
2669 - The Wedding of Jethri Saganami and Emma Corvae in June.
Jethri Saganami is named the Commander of the local Phoenix Mercantile Marine forces on Pluoton.
2670 - Fennikkusu Mihon'ichi {phoenix trade fair} a Phoenix Mercantile permanent trading post and Messe is opened on Alpheratz.
2730 - First meeting of the core families to discuss permanent settlement in the KH5467 system, the Founders Project. Present are local leaders of the sixth planet, Pluoton, the Spaceport, the Miners Guild, Pluoton Metals, Traders Trust and agents of the Saganami, Tikhonovich, and Zakharovich families, which develops into the Founders Council and the Founders Institute, and later the Founders House of Parliament, Nejiro.
2753 - Shugo Taka Saganami negotiates with The Coordinator for access to resources to establish a redoubt outside of Combine space. Conditions include at least half of the family remaining in Combine space, a large monetary donation, as well as the continued operations of all Phoenix Mercantile trade houses and routes, as well as their partners Horizon Tradeships and Neptune Orient Lines trade houses and routes in Combine space; it also requires the removal of the few surviving members of the Lazard and the Murashu families (who in the future will combine as the Koizumi Dai Ichizoku - in return for access to their financial expertise and hidden resources), prominent banking families in the Combine who had refused The Coordinator's request for large amounts of funds. The three core members of the Founders Council (Saganami, Tikhonovich, Zakharovich) also invite several organizations to join them in the Founders Project - the Sugai architecture and construction firm, the Helekia ocean agriculture and blue water specialists, the Nakazawa finance and entertainment agency, and the Fukuda crafters and artisans accept.
2756 - Official Landing Day of the Nejiro colonists - July 8 (Founders Day)
2766 - Stefan Amaris assassinates First Lord Richard Cameron, massacres the surviving members of House Cameron, and stages a successful military coup.
>>>tbc
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Saganami - Nejiro Timeline
2779 - The SLDF finishes Operation Chieftain with the invasion of Terra, and General Aleksandr Kerensky imprisons and then executes Stefan Amaris, his House, and his followers.
2780 - Jerome Blake is appointed to rebuild the League's communication network. General Kerensky is stripped of his title, Protector of the Star League. Terra was demilitarized and all SLDF forces would be returned to peacetime positions.
2781 - A curt statement is released to the public detailing the inability of the High Council to come to a decision about who would become First Lord, and due to this impasse, the League would be dissolved.
2784 - Convoys of SLDF forces quietly assemble at New Samarkand and then the fleet embarks on its Exodus from the Sphere.
2786 - Coordinator Minoru Kurita declares himself First Lord, the other Houses quickly follow suit touching off the Succession Wars. Ignoring the Ares Conventions all sides make use of weapons of mass destruction, wiping out cities and rendering planets uninhabitable. The First Succession War becomes the bloodiest conflict in history. Jerome Blake seizes Terra as the headquarters of the newly christened ComStar.
2787 - The city of Yousai {fortress} officially breaks ground on the Dakkhana High Plains Plateau in the Annettai Heiya {subtropical plains} on the Nejiroan continent of Tairiku, somewhat close (in relative range of planned canals and aqueducts), to the Yoshino-gawa {excellent beautiful pleasing sound river} the largest, longest river on the planet of Nejiro.
2813 - Nejiro suffers with widespread agricultural blight and super storms. To raise funds to fill empty stockpiles and renovate damaged resources quickly, some units of the Phoenix Mercantile Marines as well as security forces from Horizon Tradeships and Neptune Orient Lines are detached to the Galatea Trade House, along with local volunteers from Nejiro, Galatea, and Solaris to form the Devil Dogs PMC. They work very successfully as mercenaries, gladiators, and bounty hunters, a percentage of their earnings and profits goes to Nejiro to make needed improvements. Parliament also agrees to hire Forty Centuries BioAg to renovate and renew agricultural resources. Parliament also agrees to proclaim the families of the majority shareholders of Forty Centuries BioAg a Dai Ichizku, and to integrate the bulk of the company's employees and their families as citizens of Nejiro in lieu of more than half of their fees. After the successful implementation of their renovations, repairs, rehabilitations, refinements, and reclamations in a very timely manner, the Rhee Dai Ichizoku is officially granted Letters Patent on Nejiro in 2819.
2856 - Hadesu no Kinko {Hades Vault}, Pluoton film studio re-releases their epic award winning historical drama "Kari" {The Hunt} directed by Camron Jaxon (an account of certain events of 2668), for the Centennial celebrations on Nejiro.
2866 - Phoenix Mercantile in cooperation with its partners Horizon Tradeships and Neptune Orient Lines, along with the Devil Dogs PMC, the Nejiro Defense Troop, the Nejiro Peace Officers, the Phoenix Mercantile Marines, and Parliament establish two perpetual endowment fund trust boards with five billion ryu each to oversee the newly created military schools, the Marine Advanced Warfare Schools (MAWS) and the Akai Yoake Military Academy (which will additionally educate law enforcement, community police, judge advocate, investigations, militia, security, technical, medical, and emergency personnel), on Nejiro to educate, train, and inspire its military corps.
Phoenix Industries is established as a consolodating and umbrella organization to oversee and manage Saganami family resources, property, businesses, and other assets, with Governor Delm Dr. Draco Saganami, MD as Chair.
2934 - MAWS (now also accepting students from the Izar Cluster, the Periphery, and the Sphere), quietly expands its curriculum and staff to meet the needs of its new contracts with the DCA and DCMS (whose upper hiearchy were impressed with the results of their training in several instances working with the Devil Dogs and/or the Phoenix Mercantile Marines), for advanced training in space combat, amphibious combat, combined arms warfare, special warfare, combat rescue and recovery, combat engineering, specialists (technical, canine handler, instructor, communications, information security, culinary, cartography, sysadmin, records, boffins, maintenance, control tower operator, investigation and analysis, logistics, public relations etc.), emergency ship operations and damage control, strategic security, officer training, advanced weapons, advanced tactics, terrain and survival, shipboard security, embassy security, base security, force protection, and anti-mech combat to their infantry and marines, and also to select mercenary units.
2937 - Phoenix Mercantile establishes trade routes to the Hanseatic League.
3030 - The water rich worlds of the Duchy of Andurien secede from the Free Worlds League and in alliance with the Magistracy of Canopus imvades the Capellan Confederation. By 3039 they were defeated and reintegrated back into the Free Worlds League.
Phoenix Mercantile establishes Trade Houses in Coromodir, Guldra, and Mechdur.
>>>tbc
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Saganami - Nejiro Timeline
3034 - The Free Rasalhague Republic is born in the wake of the Fourth Succession War. Many of the DCMS forces refused to recognize the independence of the realm and were declared renegade and ronin by Kanrei Theodore Kurita. With the permission of Prince Haakon Magnusson, Kanrei Theodore Kurta led several loyal DCMS regiments in cooperation with the KungsArme and successfully destroyed all the ronin forces. All DCMS forces had withdrawn to the Alshain Military District by 3035.
3039 - The Federated Commonwealth launches an invasion of the Draconis Combine, but were forced back when the Kuritans, with the assistance of ComStar, proves more formidable than expected.
3049 - The Clans, descendents of the SLDF exiles, launch their invasion of the Sphere.
3052 - After their victory at the Battle of Tukayyid, ComStar establishes the Tukayyid Line beyond which no Clan may advance for the next fifteen years.
The Free Worlds League signs an HPG service contract with Word of Blake, all other Houses sign with ComStar.
3058 - The cooperation fostered during the Battle of Coventry allows Inner Sphere leadership to resurrect the Star League.
Word of Blake conquers Terra.
3057 - Operation Guerrero's major outcome is the creation of the Chaos March which comprise at least six minor independent states and several independent worlds, all within thirty light years of Terra.
3058 - The Trinity Alliance of mutual protection and non-aggression between the Capellan Confederation, the Taurian Concordat, and the Magistracy of Canopus is signed.
3059 - Operation Bulldog successfully assaults Clan Smoke Jaguar shattering units and expelling them from the Sphere.
3061 - Completion of Operation Serpent, which saw the annihilation of Clan Smoke Jaguar, and Serpent Forces successful in the Trial of Refusal against the Crusader Clans marking the end of the Clan invasion of the Sphere.
3062 - FedCom Civil War breaks out after the death of Prince Arthur.
3065 - Sho-sa Meiyo Saganami of the Draconis Combine Admiralty Marines (CRO) is given leave from her duties due to the deaths of her mother and her father, the Governor of Nejiro, and receives a priority ride home for the funeral along with members of her unit, an honor guard, and some VIPs. After some negotiation, instead of submitting her resignation, Meiyo is promoted to the rank of Chu-sa and moved to reserve status with the DCA due to her selection as her father's successor as the Chair of Phoenix Industries, Delm of the Saganami Dai Ichizoku, and the Governor of Nejiro. Many retired, non-active, and reserve members of the DCA and the DCMS, quite a lot having worked with Meiyo previously, follow her to Nejiro and form the core of the Suzaku Guard, Meiyo's personal guard contingent.
3066 - Coronation of Governor Meiyo Saganami, Governors Palace, Yousai, Nejiro, January 9.
Wedding of Governor Meiyo Saganami and Sho-ko Jack Nakatomi (DCA reserve), Governors Palace, Yousai, Nejiro July 9
Word of Blake announces the formation of the Word of Blake Protectorate composed of Terra and many worlds of the Chaos March.
3067 - Katherine surrenders to Prince Victor Davion's forces on New Avalon, Prince Peter takes control of Tharkad. Peter and Yvonne are given the thrones of the Lyran Alliance and Federated Suns states after Victor abdicates and resumes his role as Precentor Martial of ComStar.
The Taurian Concordat accepts aid from Word of Blake and the Trinity Alliance is dissolved.
Governor Meiyo Saganami, Nejiro personnally hires a few small mercenary units to combat remnants of Clan Smoke Jaguar who had resorted to banditry and were harassing Nejiro and other nearby systems.
The Northwind Highlanders terminate or invoke escape clauses in their contracts to return home after the death of Clan Elder Patrick Duffy and three other Clan Council Members. The world is then blockaded by Word of Blake forces.
Roughly four regiments of renegade mercenary companies assault Harlech, Outreach and cut a swath of destruction across the city destroying the Dragoons C&C Center and the MRBC Headquarters. Most Dragoon forces are recalled to Outreach. The world is then blockaded by Word of Blake forces.
The Fourth Whiting Conference is held on Tharkad, and announces the dissolution of the Star League as the Federated Suns, the Capellan Confederation, and the Lyran Alliance remove their support. Word of Blake, expecting to become a member state, retaliates with orbital bombardment on capitals and wanton attacks on civilian targets across the Sphere, disabling the HPG network, and wreaking havoc on the Inner Sphere with military units smashed, factories annihilated, people slaughtered, and whole planets wiped out.
The HPG stops transmitting from Luthien December 19. The Kokuryu-kai engage in a military coup and wrest control of the capital, the Voice of the Dragon compound, and the Imperial Palace. Word of Blake forces land to 'assist' the Kuritans, but are seen as the enemy, and so there is a three way conflict between Combine Loyalists, Black Dragons, and Blakist forces.
Phoenix Mercantile, Neptune Orient Lines, and Horizon Tradeships recall their merchant fleets to the Nejiro system for resupply and refit for wartime operations. Also recalled to Nejiro are the Devil Dogs PMC (now more than a regiment in strength of armor, mechanized infantry, battle armor, and support with their own private transport) for wartime refit and reorganization.
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69/04
All GSF commanders will receive a notice that all Units will be getting extra bonuses.
To All GSF Commanders
I am pleased to informing all of you that special bonuses have been secured for your performance last month. Each of your units will be receiving the following.
For last month’s work:
All units of the GSF will be getting 1,000,000 C-Bill in addition to the normal pay they receive.
All GSF personnel will be getting an extra 500 K-Bill bonus as well.
For Units that took part in the mission outside of Majuro:
These units will receive a 3,000,000 C-Bill bonus.
All GSF members on this mission will be getting a 5,000 K-Bill bonus.
These bonuses will be placed in your accounts in a few days.
I hope that you will keep up the fine work so more of this type of special compensation will happen in the future.
Signed
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
GSF Liaison
“Sho-ko we have just received a report of ‘Mechs north of Lanikai.”
“Great, just what we needed.” Jack looks at the trooper handing him the report. “Who spotted them? Do they know what ‘Mechs they spotted are?”
“Sorry to say they were civilians and just that they were combat not worker ‘Mechs.”
“OK so get a sat over the area to see just what is going.”
“Hai!”
“Sho-ko the Sat recon found the ‘Mechs in question and they are on Carson lands.”
“OK did the Sat get ID’s on them?”
“No it just picked up heat and EM sigs.”
“OK a start, we know where they are. Now we need to find out how they got there and who they are working for.”
“Do you want us to have Jonah look into this?”
“No he is of better use where he is” Jack looks over the maps of the area. “No see if we can get a drone in the area and I think we will let the GSF look into this and see what cages they rattle.”
“Hai!”
“Get Tekeda to have the GSF to prep a recon force.”
“Hai!”
“GSF Command to all units you are to prep forces to investigate reports of unknown BattleMechs and vehicles on the lands of Ichizoku Carson and report what you find. If fired on you are to return fire. Protect all civilians and property.”
OK so the next mission is and normal deployment. No repairs are not done yet got to see how much you dice like you so you might want to have a few different setups to start this one off >:D
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Near the end of December Dr. Kira Musashi (and entourage), Sho-sa Kono Kalakaua (and entourage), Mr. Tristan Botley (and guests), Mr. Nicolas Corado (and escort), and all of the GSF Commanders and their Senior Officers and Senior Technicians will receive elegant invitations (that include a plus one) to the formal Presentation Banquet of Yasha Saganami the evening of Sunday May 20 3069 at the Governors Palace Receiving Hall, Yousai. Please RSVP by February 31 3069.
Also receiving invitations are Precentor Ian Wilkes (and escort), Ministers, MPs, senior Civil Service Members, the Enclave Trade Council Chief Naji Rahman (and escort), senior Court Judges, the Ichizoku Hierarchy {with some exceptions}, Diplomats, Scholars, Traders, senior Officers and Technicians of the Nejiro Defense Troop, senior NPO officials and Officers, senior officials and Officers of the Nejiro Fire Brigade, senior corporate executives and board members of Phoenix Industries and their partners and subsidiaries, locally assigned (and select retired personnel) senior Officers of the DCA and the DCMS {in good standing}, senior Officers and Technicians of the Devil Dogs and the Suzaku Guard, senior Captains of Phoenix Mercantile, senior Captains of Neptune Orient Lines, senior Captains of Horizon Line Tradeships, senior Guild Masters, prominent Mayors and Council Members, prominent social, cultural, and corporate people from Pluoton and the stellar system, Crown Corporation senior executives and board members, prominent social, cultural, and corporate people of Nejiro, Meiyo's extended family, Meiyo's Staff, Jack's Team, Buki Industries CEO-Nejiro Arkady Borsakov (and escort) and other prominent foreign investors, and a carefully vetted list of prominent Nejiroan journalists
[entourage up to twenty five, escort up to fifteen, guests up to five]
post script to the invitation the staff of the Orla Eyrie [the restaurant located in Yousai, owned by the Eagles Tears, providing gourmet food services for the event] respectfully requests you include any necessary dietary limitations or needs in your response
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Kapten Marius Bjornsen sighed as he read the notification of their next mission. His eyes bounced back and forth between the intel and the available units. His hand reached over to the intercom and pressed the button for his aide. "Sargent, Get me Lojtnants Anker and Lundmark. Tell them to meet me at the motor pool. Have Laughing Wolf, Twister, Winter's Wish and Hunter's Den prepped. Inform their crews that they are on pad for deployment."
He stood up, and started fastening the Night-night gun he kept in his drawer to his waist as his side arm. He left his office, and nodded to his aide. "Gotta show them how it's done."
:D >:D :thumbsup:
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Sending Blizzard Winter's wish (With Combat Engineers[And Kapten Bjornsen] and Heavy SRM infantry), Hunter's Den (with Kobold Power armor), Twister (Warrior w/ac2) and Laughing Wolf in his Jackal.
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post script to the invitation the staff of the Orla Eyrie [the restaurant located in Yousai, owned by the Eagles Tears, providing gourmet food services for the event] respectfully requests you include any necessary dietary limitations or needs in your response
I don't remember if I responded, but Hands of the Goddess contingent have no dietary restrictions.
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Near the end of December Dr. Kira Musashi (and entourage), Sho-sa Kono Kalakaua (and entourage), Mr. Tristan Botley (and guests), Mr. Nicolas Corado (and escort), and all of the GSF Commanders and their Senior Officers and Senior Technicians will receive elegant invitations (that include a plus one) to the formal Presentation Banquet of Yasha Saganami the evening of Sunday May 20 3069 at the Governors Palace Receiving Hall, Yousai. Please RSVP by February 31 3069.
Also receiving invitations are Precentor Ian Wilkes (and escort), Ministers, MPs, senior Civil Service Members, the Enclave Trade Council Chief Naji Rahman (and escort), senior Court Judges, the Ichizoku Hierarchy {with some exceptions}, Diplomats, Scholars, Traders, senior Officers and Technicians of the Nejiro Defense Troop, senior NPO officials and Officers, senior officials and Officers of the Nejiro Fire Brigade, senior corporate executives and board members of Phoenix Industries and their partners and subsidiaries, locally assigned (and select retired personnel) senior Officers of the DCA and the DCMS {in good standing}, senior Officers and Technicians of the Devil Dogs and the Suzaku Guard, senior Captains of Phoenix Mercantile, senior Captains of Neptune Orient Lines, senior Captains of Horizon Line Tradeships, senior Guild Masters, prominent Mayors and Council Members, prominent social, cultural, and corporate people from Pluoton and the stellar system, Crown Corporation senior executives and board members, prominent social, cultural, and corporate people of Nejiro, Meiyo's extended family, Meiyo's Staff, Jack's Team, Buki Industries CEO-Nejiro Arkady Borsakov (and escort) and other prominent foreign investors, and a carefully vetted list of prominent Nejiroan journalists
[entourage up to twenty five, escort up to fifteen, guests up to five]
Kiah has her personnel secretary send the acceptance to this event. And has a notification sent to her security detail so they can coordinate security. picking up the link she hums waiting for it to connect when the call connects she smiles. "Hey little brother want to go to a party?"
"only by three minutes."
"every minute counts, you have not set foot off base since you got here, you could use a day out."
"kiah I have my hands full originating your calendar and your household at the base and starfall."
"you do not have to run my households your my twin and brother and..."
"and I want to do what i am doing , i do not want to be in the lime light anymore I am perfectly happy organizing you , Bully and Carl's shit" he sighs "I know your worried but I will be fine the doctors and therapist have said so. you were always the better warrior then I was , I like organizing and seeing the houses run well and that should be enough"
"so that's a no to going to the event of the year?"
the warm laugh warms her soul.
"that is a no, but I will see that you and your party are decked out to the nines, I will call Bully's people to organize everything. You go make the world safe for us all....I just don't want to be separate from you anymore I have missed you and just want to be in the background. I will promise you this, I will come with you the next time you go to tea with grandmother. I just don't want large crowds and the stress of not feeling safe."
"You are safe"
"I was trapped in a crumpled Mech for days under rubble and it was just a fluke I was found at all, we have talked about this just...let me be in your shadow K, it is warm and comforting."
"it is not just my shadow that protects you"
"I know but their shadows overlap with yours, and the security detail you have on me is actually a comfort so thank you for that."
"I promised my very wise husband that i would not smother you."
another laugh "I let him know you said that."
Kiah laughs. "I will neither confirm or deny i said it."
"send me the details of the event and Ill get moving on it"
"will do love, dinner?"
"yup will be ready when you get in from the office."
the call disconnects and Kiah sits back sighs and crosses to the fireplace staring into its flame, her thought are interrupted by the knock and door opening.
"we just got this in new mission."
Kiah takes the offered tablet "okay lets get to work" she scans the message and walks out heading to the hangers.
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"Well no rest for the wicked." Kristen said as he and Evvon walked toward the hanger. Kristen grabbed a runner and handed a note to the boy. "Get this to LT Asher. the loading lineup is screwed up." the boy took off toward headquarters speaking into his com as he ran.
The hanker was a bussing activity of controlled panic, shouts and call outs equipment being moved, ordinance being loaded. crew and techs doing finial checks the countdown to pickup clock counting down on the back wall.
"you get anything to eat Ev?" Rose asked as she watched the Striker's ground crew as she sipped something hot from a cup.
"Yup, Hanna?"
"She is over by the Bandit and her not attraction commander Murphy."
Kristen chuckled his eyes meeting his lead tech and nodding. "Someday they will see what we all do." he said clasping Evvon and then Rose's forearm. "See you in the air if I don't get over there they will come drag me off."
"Stay chill Brother."
Kristen walked backwards a few steps with a wicked cocky smile. "You too." he turned and sidestepped out of the way of several rushing techs then broke into a jog toward his Hunchback.
Kiahs hammer will be fielding
hunchback
raptor rtx1-0 w/squad of clan elemental
striker light tank
bandit hover F w/ 2 squads is grey death ba
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Not going to make it today. Not feeling well, and better safe than sorry.
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What did I miss?
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Euron completed the RSVP to the Governor's invitation for the presentation of her newborn son and sent it on to her office.
"Was there anything else, Alannah?" He asked Major Harlaw.
"Lorren Botley is requesting to be rotated out of his garrison duty. He said he was starting to go stir-crazy." Alannah replied.
"Well, he wanted a command." Euron remarked. "He should know what goes along with it. But they have been out there a long time. Tell him I'll relieve him once I can put together a relief group for him and his men."
"With pleasure, sir."
"OK, tell the folks outside I'm ready for them." Euron continued.
Alannah nodded and went outside. When she returned, she was followed by Meifeng Zhou, Chao Yang, Hawk Moth pilot Marselo Perez and Warrior pilot Jimmy Lau. The quartet took their seats while Alannah returned to her place behind Euron's desk.
"You said you had a job for us, boss?" Chao inquired.
"I do." Euron answered. "I've decide that the four of you are going to be sent on walkabout."
"Walkabout, sir?" asked Meifeng.
"You're all going to be sent on deep reconnaisance missions to different areas of the continent." said Euron. "Using knowledge of our past engagements with the enemy, you will be sent to parts of the continent where we think the enemy will be both at present as well as where they could be in the future. I'm getting tired of just reacting to their movements. We need to roadblock them somehow. Or at least herd them to locations where we can be waiting for them with enough force to defeat them."
"So you want us to harass them." said Meifeng with a grin.
"No." Euron corrected her, causing Meifeng's smile to fade. "Rule Number One: Do not engage the enemy. Once you spot them, call back to base for back-up. Don't let them out of your sight, but do not engage. And Meifeng, no buzzing
or raiding their camp at night. I know it's what you're trained for, but I don't want you getting greedy and risking yourself against a larger force. You may have Stealth armor, but you're not invincible."
"Understood, sir." said Meifeng.
"Rule Number Two:" Euron added. "If you run across any friendlies on your recon missions, flash them your IFF code, then go dark and get out. We don't want the militias thinking you're the bad guys and attacking you out of turn. Also, Chao, no blasting death metal over your speakers. Not everyone appreciates it. The militia might shoot you just for that."
"You had to take the fun out of it, didn't you, sir." Chao said rhetorically.
Euron chuckled. "Sorry, Chao, but I don't want you giving Grandmother a heart attack if you pass by her mansion."
"I would never do that to her." Chao retorted, but then added, "though I might do it to her grandsons."
"So," Marselo chimed in, "where exactly are you sending us all?"
"Glad you asked." said Euron. He turned to each of them in turn as he gave them their assignments. "Jimmy, we're dropping you off south of Baja. You're to patrol the peninsulas near Pearl Harbor, that includes the Sugai castle."
"Aye aye, Colonel." Lau obeyed.
"Marselo, you're getting sent north to Lanikai and the Akazawa Coast along the edge of Ceallach territory."
"Yes, sir."
"Chao," Euron turned to Raven pilot. "You get to patrol the eastern desert along the Yoshino-gawa river to the border of the Annettai Heiya."
"Yes, sir." Chao said unenthusiastically. "Any particular reason I get to play in the desert, Colonel?"
"Fewer people around to complain about your musical choices, for one." Euron joked, but then added more seriously.
"In addition, Alvarez's group just chased an enemy force out of the area and they may still be nearby. I want you to keep an eye on them."
"What about me, sir?" Meifeng asked.
Euron turned to her. "You get the fun assignment. You're going to the Southern Steppe, near the old Nakazawa Shiro. Your mission area will include the cities of Kamloops, Port and Marene, as well as the Shiro."
"Understood, Colonel."
"These assignments will last for one month. Once a month has past, you will be airlifted back to base will you'll be refitted and resupplied before I decide on reassignment to different areas. Dismissed." Euron concluded. The four saluted before filing out of the office.
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7/2 will be our next mission date :thumbsup:
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I will be in Florida.
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What did I miss?
lets see ::)
some bad guys strolled across the AO got shot at ... some got pasted ... picked up a couple of Demons that will need some TCL. a squad of IS BA. The ComGuard has a Raptor not named pogo due to the loss of a leg, a Hollander that went on a weight loss program but can be repaired.
Just another day on Nejiro >:D.
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“So what are you doing with the extra money?”
“Not so sure. Some will stay in the bank but some will be used for a good time.”
“It was great that we got both, that made for some major funds.”
“Just need to get the boss to give us some time off.”
“Sure at least a week if not two off to have fun.”
“Sho-sho the supply convoy has returned and they are heavy.”
“What happened?” Meiyo asks.
“A pirate outfit picked on the wrong convoy. We now have a used Merchant JumpShip, Avenger DropShip, Fury DropShip and a Buccaneer DropShip. All will need time in the repair yards but from what our people say they all should be online in a year.”
“That is good that they were not destroyed then. The time in the yards will give us time to train new crews. What about the pirates?”
“They were dropped with local authorities and the bounties will cover our fuel costs for the trip and some of the repairs on the ships”
“That is good news!”
“The locals were not too happy that they did not get the ships but when the Marines informed them that the ships are now the property of the Dragon they backed off real fast.”
“How did we do?”
“Not bad at all, about a dozen wounded troopers from both the DCA and Devil Dogs no KIAs. The Battle Armor is a major game changer.”
“Good do any of them need extra medical care?”
“No Sho-sho the medics on board took good care of them and all are back on duty.”
“Good.”
“Gunsho Lai I want you to do some sim work on the other Hitman model so you understand how it operates. I also want you work with Hamma as well during this training.”
“Hai Sho-sa.”
“Chu-i Shinozaki I want you and the others of your lance to do sim work with these ‘Mechs.” She hands her a list of three ‘Mechs. “I think you can see why.”
The Chu-i looks over the list. “Hai Sho-sa they would make how my lance works very different.”
“Gunsho Kawakami You will spend some sim time on this ‘Mech as we may make some changes in how we fight.” She hands over a disc.
“Hai Sho-sa!”
“Gunsho Nader you will spend time with this ‘Mech in the sims. It will be a challenge for you as it is much heavier than anything you have piloted before. It has the same ground speed but does not jump. It does have much more firepower. You will need to adjust.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
“Chu-i Liu pick people to crew these vehicles. I want them on line by the end of the month.”
“Hai Sho-sa!”
“While they are working up I want your lance working on these vehicles.” She hand the Chu-i the lists.
“Hai!”
“Colonel I have been looking over the units from Pegasus and have put together a list of what units get repaired and what order.” Harold hands over a data pad. “As you can see I am not just looking at units with minimal damage but what will serve better and not force to expand our supply problems.” Looking at his commander. “The Knight, P-Hawk, Javelin and Mongoose are the first on my list as they are going to form up the security lance for Hilo. As these units do not need ammunition it will keep our supply problems down for this unit. The next group would be the Crab and Ostscout. As they too are energy only units they also would not forces into keeping large amounts of munitions on hand. The Ost last due to the advanced gear that we will need to bring in. The Slayer, Reaper, Tarantula and Highlander are the last group. These all need some form of ammo and bring them on line lase will let us stock up on said ammo. I know most of the warriors want the Highlander on line ASAP but she needs a lot of TLC and we do not have anyone that knows how to pilot something that heavy, so that is why she is last.”
“You are my chief tech and I will keep your ideas in mind as always.”
“We will start work on the ground site in a few days and the space side is almost done, we just need the equipment to get into system.”
“Very good, what are we going to call this new line?”
“The PR crew has come up with Kōri to hi no kinzoku (Ice and Fire Metals)”
“That works nice. Make sure all that have invested know.”
“On it sir.”
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As Boom Box was being loaded into the Dropship to take it and the other Ironborn machines to their seperate recon assignments, Chao asked Euron, "I know you said we weren't supposed to engage the enemy, but what about if they turn around to engage us? What do we do then?"
"You run like hell and call for back-up." Euron replied. "Although as long as you maintain a sufficient distance from them and keep your stealth armor on, they shouldn't even detect you."
"Well, it's just that my 'Mech isn't as fast as the others' rides. If I get caught out, I have the lowest chance of outrunning the bad guys." Chao reminded Euron.
"Then don't get caught." Euron returned. "You have the technological edge. Plus the bad guys have damaged rides. There shouldn't be a problem unless you put yourself in a bad situation. Remember, you can call in back-up at any time. If it gets too hot, retreat."
"Yes, sir." said Chao.
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My life just got a bit more interesting. I got a summons for Grand Jury Duty starting June 6. They said that it could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks. I have non-refundable tickets to go to Florida starting June 26. :ticked:
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My life just got a bit more interesting. I got a summons for Grand Jury Duty starting June 6. They said that it could be anywhere from 2-4 weeks. I have non-refundable tickets to go to Florida starting June 26. :ticked:
that is how things work out sometimes. did you get Brooklyn? If you did it is a not so fun trip in. When I got blessed they were re-doing Riverhead.
Look at the notice you may be able to push it back like NYS but you will need to make the second notice time. I did that when Chris and I got married.
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I've been summoned by Nassau County, so it's Mineola for me.
In other news, the NOAA weather service is predicting "patchy smoke" tomorrow between 1 and 3pm. How do you predict that?!? :o
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I've been summoned by Nassau County, so it's Mineola for me.
that is not so bad. local is way better than fed.
In other news, the NOAA weather service is predicting "patchy smoke" tomorrow between 1 and 3pm. How do you predict that?!? :o
easy, see what is burning, check wind direction and speed and bang. just don't ask them to get the weather correct ::)
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The smoke, which seems to be absent here, is coming from Nova Scotia.
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Lucky bastards I never get jury duty
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Several of my fellow teachers said the same thing. :D
Are you getting any smoke from Nova Scotia? They keep saying we'll be getting haze from it but nothing happens.
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Lucky bastards I never get jury duty
you can volunteer for jury duty just call your commissioner of juries
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New development in the jury saga:
All of us of the special grand jury were brought in today and asked to volunteer to go in every Tuesday for the next six months. I didn't, so in about 3-6 months they'll call me in again to assign me to a four-week stint hearing related cases.
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New development in the jury saga:
All of us of the special grand jury were brought in today and asked to volunteer to go in every Tuesday for the next six months. I didn't, so in about 3-6 months they'll call me in again to assign me to a four-week stint hearing related cases.
the fun of the jury duty xp
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“Precentor how long will I be on the sidelines?” Adept Cage asks.
“Well son until the Doc gives you a green light.” Precentor Wilks answers.
“I’m sorry about the damage.”
“No worries the techs are on it and we have that Raptor that we got as comp back in February of ‘68.”
“Sir?”
“When that Omni heavy Black Drac unit hit rock the Gnomes dropped the Venom.”
“OK but how did we get the Raptor?”
“I swapped the Venom for the Raptor. With You and Adept Wood running that frame and the Venom having a C3 that we do not use I traded with the GSF.” Wilks looks at the chart at the foot of Cage’s bed. “So until your ride gets repaired you will pilot the spare. That is when the Doc’s kick you out and from this chart you will be cooling your heels here for the rest of the month, having you hard head rattle around like that is not good.”
“What config will I be running?”
“Same as you have been. Nice thing about the Omni’s is that the pods swap over easy.”
“Sho-sho this is the list of equipment that the convoy returned with.”
Meiyo looks over the pad. “From what I see we did very well for all units local and DCMS.”
“Yes mam, I do not think that we will be getting any more runs like this in anytime soon as the reports that our people have are showing things in the Sphere are very hot and getting hotter.”
“Make sure that all unit commanders understand that this just may be all they will get for some time and to take care of this equipment.” Looking over the list once more. “I see that the DCMS was good to the Ichizoku I hope they understand why.”
“The supply team did work some major magic on that end. Per your instructions not all of the Ichizoku were on the equipment request lists.”
“This pad is for your eyes only. It is from the DCMS high command.” Handing Meiyo a second pad.
She lets it run the security scan and reads it. “Well, well looks like we will be having some long term guests. The Ghosts, 918th Marines and their transports will be staying here. The Tengoku no kaze and her group maybe recalled if things require her but she is ours for now.”
“Having the 565th and 918th plus the Ghosts out here for the long term will make things better for our security. But why?”
“Someone at HQ thinks they will be better serving the Dragon here than in the Combine. Plus the 918th is rebuilding.”
“We will need to look into becoming more self-sufficient. Somehow I see these same commanders later on saying but you were given all of this before, how much more equipment do you think we can give you.”
“I was thinking just that. I hope the GSF is also thinking more long term as well. Some only have a short time until the contracts they have are due to expire.”
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They cancelled school today because of the smoke.
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“Welcome to Nejiro Tai-sho.” Meiyo bows to Tai-sho Tanaka Kei
“Thank you. You know that this is my first trip here and it is much nicer than what I have been told.”
“Thank you but we are just a small system in the middle of nowhere.”
“Please you are too modest. I have been on worlds in the DC that are not as well looked after.”
“We are happy that you think so highly of our world.” She looks to the Tai-sho. “Quarters have been setup for all of your people in Yousai and tours of the city and the MAW. Dr. Yamamoto and Tai-i Zinni are looking forward to showing around MAW.”
“Thank you for all of this but it is I as the Dragon’s eyes and ears who is the one here for you and your child.” Looking around as they move to the vehicles that will bring them to Yousai. “Most impressive you Household Guard, they are true Samurai.”
“I will pass that along to the Guards commander. He will be most pleased you think so highly of them.”
“But it is true. Just look at them.” He looks up and down the rank of troopers.
“OH I have also had time set aside so you will have time the Marines that are training here.”
“Thank you for that, I was wondering if that would be possible.” As they enter the limo.
“Tai-i, are you getting that strange reading to starboard?”
“Sure am. I think we need to take a good look.”
“Just keep your eyes open and on the fuel gauge.”
“I have no idea what so ever of going into that field very deep and I know fuel is low.”
“So, what does it look like?”
“Not sure our, sensors are not setup for this all I can tell is that something big and metallic is on that rock and we are way too low on fuel to keep poking around here.” Looking at his instrument panel and tapping the fuel readout. “RTB.”
“Roger that.”
“Colonel I have some ideas for some of our pilots” Alannah hands Euron her pad. “We will have two lances of ‘Mechs that at some time will be on line and I think now is the time to get some of them trained on them.”
“OK so what do you have in mind?”
“Well to start with I think you need to spend time in the Highlander.”
“ME?”
“Yes as one of only three heavy pilots that we have it will be easier to translon to that unit. I also think that Jurgen should train on it as well.”
“OK, but why us and not any of the others? Fuka and Theon pilot heavy ‘Mechs.”
“To start you two are the only ones that have any time piloting heavies that jump. Yes I know that Fuka piloted Crows Eye But that was only twice. Both her and Theon have more time in the Dragon and that thing does not jump is much faster. Both Jurgan and you have time in heavy weight somewhat faster, jump capable units.”
“OK I see your point, so what more. I know you have more just by the look in your eye.”
“Well next up I think that both Theon and Fuke should spend time in the Lao Hu, Marauders, Guillotine and Black Knight. Four of them are the same weight and speed. The Guillotine is lighter and jumps but has the same speed. I also think you and Jurgen should spend time in them as well. Cross training will not hurt any of you.”
“OK so I see what you are looking to do get every trained on units they can transition fast in case a ‘Mech goes down.”
“That and get Freyja, Victarion and Julia up to speed on units they can pilot if things force that.” She takes back her pad. “Victarion should be ready to pilot any of the heavies and maybe the Highlander. Freyja any of the mediums, the Reaper first on the list. Julia should get time with the recovered P-Hawk and Starslayer.” Alannah looks at him. “We also need to look over some of the Pegasus adoptees and see if they have some skill as well. We have almost a dozen that are of an age that we should test them.”
“Hi dear.”
“Hi yourself.” Looking up from her desk. ”Why do I feel like I’m about to be setup for something?”
“Wow I stop by to say hi and you think I’m setting you up.” Jack gives her a hurt look. “I feel hurt.”
“Nice try but I do know better so spill it.” She moves her chair back a bit.
“Well we need to move some heavy equipment but as it is a local matter the Militia and Bridges would like some escort units from the GSF.”
“So why are you the one asking and not the Mayor of Bridges or the Militia Commander?”
“That would be because I told them that the GSF will handle it.”
“Once more why are you asking me?” She gives him a long look. “You are able to inform the GSF to provide a security force for this.”
“Well that is the rub, I am not the Liaison for the GSF and Elisio has turned down both.” Jack does not look happy. “Something along the lines of the GSF has better things to do with its time. Now to a small point he is correct but that equipment well help with security around Bridges and that will keep the GSF open for other problems.”
“OK so you want me to override him on this?”
“Yes. This is not a power play on my part but when any of the Mayors or local Militia commanders asked for the GSF to help of late he has been turning them down. The only times he has not said no is when it is something that is over the top like Nakazawa, the Bandit raids and that like.”
“Why am I only being told of this now?”
“Well I just found out myself just a little while ago myself. I was speaking with Sho-ko Tamiya and was told how the Militia and Bridges security need to handle these small problems. I informed them I am no longer the GSF liaison and as the senior DCMS NCO it is not my place to be involved in such matters. The rub is that the GSF need to be involved in these types of things not just larger matters.” Jack moves around the office like a caged cat. “If that stuffed shirt bothered to check former missions he would see that this is just one of the mission types the GSF has done before and should be doing as it lets our people see them doing other things not just shooting. Also let’s not forget trying to look like he was the one that was behind the bonuses you gave the GSF earlier this month.”
“I will overturn him on this.” She gets up and walks over to him. “Do you want your old job back?”
Looking into his wife’s eyes. “Yes and no. Someone needs to keep the GSF on point and on mission. They need to be seen as more then hired guns. But I …. We …. All of us are now on active duty and for the ones that are not the Governor of Nijero must keep DCMS and Nijero things separate.” He looks into her eyes. “Even you have to with some matters. I know I can do both jobs and keep them separate but some would not see it that way and others will use that mix for their own ends.”
“I am happy you understand the problem. But if I remove him from the job, who do I replace him with?”
“At this time I do not know. What I do know is that he does need to be watched. Some of the problems that we have with the GSF are because Elisio has been keeping the GSF back. His little stunt also gives me reason as well.”
“I will keep a closer eye on this and will also look to see if someone who can assist him.”
“To all GSF commands you will prep a force to provide security for a convoy. Said convoy will be moving heavy equipment from the spaceport to Bridges. This escort will take about a week and all units should be outfitted for that time in the field. The convoy will have some light vehicles to help with security and the heavy cargo vehicles will have a max speed of 54 KPH.”
“We need to get all of the vehicles in line so they well are ready when the GSF security units arrive.”
“Hai sir!” Looking to the vehicle crews. “You have you orders move.”
“I want the light security forces mixed in with the cargo vehicles so if we are raided the heavy units of the GSF will keep any heavy raider units away from the convoy and our light units will keep any raider light units from doing harm to the convoy units.”
“Will do sir, we will have two of our security units with each convoy vehicle.”
“Have the support vehicles also setup so they will be able take care of any convoy vehicles that may take damage.”
“Hai, Sir!”
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South of Baja, Jimmy and his Warrior VTOL was set down by the Dropship. "You're clear." The Dropship commander told him.
"Thanks much, guys." Jimmy said before turning over the VTOL's rotors. He turned to his girlfriend and co-pilot, Karen Luo and added. "You got our flight plan all planned, babe?"
"You know it." Karen responded, calling up the map. "We start out going south over the peninsula. Then a quick turn at Pearl Harbor. Finally we turn back north, pass the Sugai Shiro and return to Baja."
"OK then, let's do some recon." The Warrior lifted off and headed south.
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Chao found himself in the Eastern Desert. There was scattered debris from the most recent battle that had nearly cost Alvarez half his 'Mech. Armor bits littered the ground as well as several gauss slugs and missile casings. The vehicles the others had KO'ed had already been removed.
"OK." Said Chao to no one in particular. "Where were you jerks heading?" He called up the Battle ROM, determining the general direction the enemy 'Mechs and vehicles had escaped in. Once he found his heading, he gunned Boom Box's engines, bringing the 'Mech into a run. Engaging his Stealth armor, Chao took up the pursuit. The mercs had to stop somewhere. Once they did, he'd call the others and then they'd deal with them.
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Marselo and his co-pilot, Andre, were landed west of Lanikai. The Hawk Moth spun up it's engines shortly after being dropped off.
"Our path is to head west toward the mountains." Andre explained. "To the border of the Ceallach's territory. Then turn south, then back east to Lanikai."
"Roger." Said Marselo. He lifted off and started the mission.
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Night Witch marched off the Dropship on the southern side of the Tone-gawa river. Meifeng looked out to the west. She could see the old Nakazawa Shiro far in the distance. Checking the river, she could see the bridge she'd have to cross if she didn't want to ford across.
"How do you want me to proceed, Colonel?" Meifeng said over the radio.
"You're to head east over the river." Came the reply. "Follow the Southern Steppe north to Kamloops. Then turn northwest toward Marene. Lastly, you'll head south by southwest to Port. Then head to the east where you'll be picked up. You're looking for weapons caches as well as BlackDrac hold-outs. If you find any, mark them on the map and we'll send a squad to deal with them. Remember, don't try to face off with them yourself. You're only one 'Mech and we can't reach you in time if you get into trouble."
"Understood, Colonel." Meifeng replied. Sighing in annoyance, she added, "I'll see you in a month. Night Witch going dark." She activated her Stealth Armor and passed from all radar screens. She brought the Anubis into a loping run and headed toward the bridge. She'd recently had her 'Mech's back painted with the image of a sexy witch with green skin riding a broomstick against a crescent moon as well as the number "588" painted on it's left leg. She began to sing a tune she'd heard Chao play one time:
"From the depths of Hell in silence, cast their spells, explosive violence..."
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“So what is the latest on the survivors from Pegasus?”
“Well, all that made it here are going to live, the Docs know that much. Some will need much more medical help but will recover with time.”
“That is something, from the reports many were borderline when they made system.”
“That one is thanks to our friends that helped the hospital and staff a few years back. We must send them a proper thank you.”
“I do believe that a few dozen cases of Howaitogōsuto latest will be most welcome.”
“True, they did enjoy it while they were here. I will see what can be done.”
“How is the housing going for our new residents?”
“The ground breaking will be next week. It will be low key just as the Docs asked.”
“Well we do not need to let people know where to cause problems. What are we doing for security?”
“The militia will have some of the new units take care of that. Both should be up and running around the same time.”
“Good things are happening for them, all we need to do is keep it that way.”
“Colonel may I have some of your time?” His Chief Tech asks over the unit comms.
“Sure Harald, say fifteen?”
“That will let me finish up what I am working on.”
A knock at Euron’s door. “Come!”
“Thanks for making time for me sir.”
“No problem, so what can I do for you?”
“Well sir going over the ‘Mechs for the new security lance I will have the Black Knight, Ostscout and the Javelin on line soon. I have Metal Storm working on the high end gear for the Ost. The P-Hawk is going to be a problem.” He hands Euron a pad. “The engine took some damage we missed in the first assessment and we will need to source these items. The problem is no one on world has them.”
“OK I will get an order placed for them. So what do you want to replace that unit for?”
“I was looking at the Crab. The Ferro Armor is the only Hi-Tech item on it and we have that in stock plus a new supply line for that is in the works.”
Nejiro News 1
Word from the Magistracy of Canopus Emma Centrella and General Haji Doru had been to be taken in to custody by Word of Blake forces in October of last year. As we find out more we will pass along that information.
HBC News
This information that the leader of Canopus is in the custody of Word of Blake is troubling. Why take her in to custody? What could she have done?
The Tarawa Times
Now the leaders in Yousai spread rumors of other realms. Why? To keep you from seeing what is going here!
The Dakuu-orianyusu (Dark Warrior News)
This is interesting, but how is this something that you the people of Nijero have to worry about?
Shin no wadopuresu (True Word Press)
Why is your local news giving you false information? Why, because your Government is putting them up to it.
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Alannah knocked on the door to Euron's office. "Sir, they're here as ordered."
"Excellent." Euron replied. "Send them in."
The door opened, and in walked Beryl Blacktyde, Freyja and Victarion Greyjoy, Bors Harlaw, and Isolde Botley, back from their individual assignments with the other GSF units. They found Fuka already there, a look of excitement on her face. Beryl scoffed at the tech/occasional Mechwarrior's presence. Bors, Victarion and Freyja smiled back at her, while Isolde grinned and waved to her. As they took their seats, Euron began the meeting.
"So, everyone, how did you like your assignments?" He asked.
Isolde began with her usual exuberance. "Oh my god, it was awesome! I thought things were going to be sooo boring at first, but the Hammers are pretty amazing. Did you know Kiah, I mean, Major Franks, sorry, fights her brother with live steel every morning? They also have these big communal feasts. Even the Clanners are cool, if a bit wound too tight. I had so much fun learning their tactics and attitudes. I think I might want to go back there again sometime."
Euron smiled. "Glad you enjoyed it. Sister, how was Loyalty Foresworn?"
Beryl responded coolly. "They seem to be having a lot of deployment problems. Duke didn't give me access to everything, but what he did give me was quite interesting. He's not that different from us, but he seems to hiding quite a bit. He did ask me to send word to Kraken's Arms about increasing production of Heavy Gauss slugs for his 'Mechs. I told him I would look into it."
"Well, I'll certainly put in word to Tristan to see that he gets them." Euron agreed. "Vic, Freyja, did you have fun with the Hands of the Goddess?"
Victarion answered. "Well, for Canopians, their forces are quite disciplined, though off-duty, the rules are a bit lax. We attended a few get-togethers. Freyja even taught them how to brew mj0d."
"Wait, mj0d?" Euron questioned. "Isn't that the stuff that smells like Heat Sink coolant, yet burns all the way down like rocket fuel?"
"That's the stuff. A long-standing Blacktyde tradition." Freyja chimed in. "I was quite impressed that a couple of them actually survived the first shot and wanted a second. One even asked for a third, but passed out before the glass was brought to him."
Euron cringed as he remembered his first experience with the drink. He'd passed out after just one shot and had been down for half a day afterwards. Jurgen had laughed at that, calling him a lightweight. "Moving along," He continued, "what about you, Bors?"
"Well, I will say Grandmother's got an impressive estate." The young man began. "I'd heard the stories, but they don't do it justice. Bully and Grandmother were very accommodating, Minamoto too. I even got to meet his wife and kid. Shiro asked me "How is the old man, Ironborn?". When I realized he was talking about you, Colonel, I told him you were young enough to kick his ass. He laughed at that and told me to tell you he's game whenever you are...sir."
Euron chuckled. "I'm sure he is. Thank you, all of you for your stories. Now then, let me tell you why I called you in here, as well as why Miss Hiyami is here too. I have been given permission by Clan Sugai to create a new permanent 'Mech security lance for Hilo City. Using machines Stygg Blacktyde and Master Sergeant Zhao helped recover from an Eridani Light Horse unit at Pegasus that had been ambushed by the Word of Blake, we have the extra 'Mechs necessary to make up that force. Miss Hiyami has volunteered to be a part of this lance. Hilo is her home and she has a right to contribute to its defense."
Beryl rolled her eyes at this but held her tongue, while Euron continued. "In addition, I have decided that the other three members will represent the 4 familes in this endeavor." Before he could finish, he heard voices outside the door.
"C'mon, stop, we're gonna get in trouble."
"Shut up, I wanna hear..."
Knowing the voices instantly, Beryl opened the door with a smirk. In tumbled Audra and Mira Greyjoy, Victarion's daughters and Euron and Beryl's nieces. Alannah pinched the bridge of her nose as the two teenagers stood up.
"Uncle Euron, I want to be part of the lance." Audra exclaimed as Mira tried to stop her and get her to leave. "Stop it." She said to her sister before pressing on with her uncle. "I'm of age now. I can pilot a 'Mech. I've been running the simulators since I was 13. I'm ready."
Beryl laughed. "You think you can just cut the line, Audra? War is a business for adults, not little girls barely out of their teens."
"Bully has a teenage girl in his unit." Euron retorted. "And she's had more experience than some of the adults on this base. While I appreciate your enthusiasm, Audra, Major Harlaw and I have already made our choices as to who will represent the Ironborn families in the security lance. To represent both Houses Greyjoy and Blacktyde, I have chosen Beryl Blacktyde."
"Sensible." Beryl nodded in approval.
"For House Harlaw, Bors, you will be part of the lance." Bors saluted. "I won't let you down, sir."
Euron returned the salute. "Finally, to represent House Botley, Isolde will round out the lance."
"Thank you, sir. I'll do my best." She looked at Fuka and gave her a thumbs up.
"Lastly, Freyja will serve as ready five in case any of you are injured or otherwise indisposed. Victarion, you'll be our liaison with Clan Sugai as we get the unit set up. Dismissed."
The assembled Ironborn began to file out. Audra was stopped when Euron said. "Not you, Audra. You and I need to talk some more. Mira, you can go."
"I told you you'd get in trouble." The 15-year old told her older sibling as she rushed out of the office.
"Now then, Audra." Euron said. "Two things. First, in this office, you call me Colonel."
Audra sighed, her head down. "Yes, sir."
"Second," Euron continued, "I have something better in mind for you. Major Harlaw, put me in touch with Jack Nakatomi, tell him...I have a problem student I want him to train personally."
"With pleasure, Colonel." Alannah responded.
Audra gulped, wondering what this meant.
"Not to worry, Audra." Euron finished. "What I want him to train you for, I think you'll find it plays to your...particular strengths."
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“Sho-ko I have Major Harlaw asking for you.” The duty officer informs Jack.
“Me, are you sure that the Major is not looking for Elisio or my wife?”
“She is asking for you, something about Colonel Grayjoy having a problem student and that you being the best teacher.”
“Very well I will take in it in that office.” Jack points to an open office as he walks over to it. When he enters he closes the door and picks up the phone on the desk. “Major how may I be of help to you and the Colonel?”
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“Sho-ko I have Major Harlaw asking for you.” The duty officer informs Jack.
“Me, are you sure that the Major is not looking for Elisio or my wife?”
“She is asking for you, something about Colonel Grayjoy having a problem student and that you being the best teacher.”
“Very well I will take in it in that office.” Jack points to an open office as he walks over to it. When he enters he closes the door and picks up the phone on the desk. “Major how may I be of help to you and the Colonel?”
"Sho-ko. This is Colonel Greyjoy." Euron responds. "I have a personal request to make of you. It concerns my niece, Audra Greyjoy. She's recently turned 18 and has expressed interest in joining the security lance from Hilo. She's highly intelligent and resourceful. She also has a reputation for causing Harald and Julia headaches with "pranks" she's pulled around the base. Mostly minor things, but they have been growing in severity. She's also a bit disrespectful regarding the chain of command. What I'd like is for you to train her in the tricks of your former trade, particularly sabotage and intelligence-gathering. She also needs a certain discipline that she just can't get here, but which I'm certain you can instill in her. I think that this would be a much better use of her natural gifts and abilities. If you're unable to do it or you're busy with other matters, perhaps you can suggest someone who has similar skills."
OOG: If my memory serves, Jack is a former ISF agent. This is the type of training I want for Audra. She also needs to learn discipline if she wants to serve in the Ironborn. What do you think?
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"Sho-ko. This is Colonel Greyjoy." Euron responds. "I have a personal request to make of you. It concerns my niece, Audra Greyjoy. She's recently turned 18 and has expressed interest in joining the security lance from Hilo. She's highly intelligent and resourceful. She also has a reputation for causing Harald and Julia headaches with "pranks" she's pulled around the base. Mostly minor things, but they have been growing in severity. She's also a bit disrespectful regarding the chain of command. What I'd like is for you to train her in the tricks of your former trade, particularly sabotage and intelligence-gathering. She also needs a certain discipline that she just can't get here, but which I'm certain you can instill in her. I think that this would be a much better use of her natural gifts and abilities. If you're unable to do it or you're busy with other matters, perhaps you can suggest someone who has similar skills."
“I know a few that can be of help on this but I would need to know what base skills she has now.” Jack looks at his pad and notices he has to meet with the NCO’s from the DCA marines. “Colonel I have some things that need tending to so if you send me a bio on your niece so I can see just how she would fit in. We have a few schools that would be able to teach her well.”
OOG: If my memory serves, Jack is a former ISF agent. This is the type of training I want for Audra. She also needs to learn discipline if she wants to serve in the Ironborn. What do you think?
Jack in not ISF he is DCA Marine Force Recon/Scout Sniper.
We have schools on world that can do things along this idea.
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just a reminder the next mission is this Sunday.
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Hey guys -
Sooo... finally able to come to a game, and I see we are playing in a few days, I see we are on convoy guard, but I don't see what the unit requirements are to be this time, there's too much stuff on the board.
It's like finding a needle in a haystack :bang:
ANYWAY... am I correct in assuming that it's the normal unit breakdown? (keeping in mind the whole 'ass out of u and me' thing, I have to ask for confirmation)
-C
p.s. - since it's 'assuming' instead of 'assume' is it "ass out of u and ming the merciless" instead?
My brain is in it's usual bizzare place, don't mind me
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Hey guys -
Sooo... finally able to come to a game, and I see we are playing in a few days, I see we are on convoy guard, but I don't see what the unit requirements are to be this time, there's too much stuff on the board.
It's like finding a needle in a haystack :bang:
ANYWAY... am I correct in assuming that it's the normal unit breakdown? (keeping in mind the whole 'ass out of u and me' thing, I have to ask for confirmation)
-C
p.s. - since it's 'assuming' instead of 'assume' is it "ass out of u and ming the merciless" instead?
My brain is in it's usual bizzare place, don't mind me
WOW the ghost returns ;D
Normal deployment 1 Mech - 1 armored - 1 infantry and last you pick
Now time to read what you have missed :))
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Holy CRAP HE LIVES! :D CRASH!!!!
How many transport vehicles in the convoy?
What are they carrying?
Any chance of getting one or two empty transport vehicles to accompany the convoy, just in case?
Is this a 1 way trip escort? or round trip?
What kind of terrain?
"M.E.T.T". dictates
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Sorry I won’t see you guys tomorrow, but I’m visiting my brother in Florida right now.
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Holy CRAP HE LIVES! :D CRASH!!!!
How many transport vehicles in the convoy?
total of 32 - 3 fuel trucks - 3 recovery trucks - 8 flatbed type trucks - 11 semi trailers - 4 special trucks
What are they carrying?
security equipment for Bridges.
Any chance of getting one or two empty transport vehicles to accompany the convoy, just in case?
no the convoy is large as it is.
Is this a 1 way trip escort? or round trip?
one way
What kind of terrain?
"M.E.T.T". dictates
mostly flat with woods and river.
base security is 4 Vedetts and MG and SRM armed light vehicles.
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Hey Gang -
Nice to know I've been missed :beer:
sorry to hear you're not going to be there jim, hoping to be there on a more regular basis going forward and to see you next time. Have a good 4th visiting your brother :thumbsup:
So I have a couple of questions as well...
1) threat level for mission... Likely to be attacked in force, likely to be harrassed, possible to be either, or unlikely to be either?
2) are any particular vehicles more important to defend than others because they or their cargo are irreplaceable or explosion risks (oil or kerosene tankers really don't count towards this, a tanker explosion is rather benign in relation to a 30 meter hex grid but if the fuel is more energetic like avgas that's a different story... and if some of the trucks are ammo trucks or blasting compound or something, that'd be REALLY nice to know), I.E. is anything in the convoy critical to protect over some other vehicle if we can't protect all of them?
3) are we to remain in place until the convoy finishes their task once we are at the destination or are we only providing security until arrival?
4) how close to previous enemy activity is the route?
5) are there any choke points (bridges, swamp causways, narrow sections between the river and impassible terrain for the trucks etc. where the threat is highest and what is the terrain in those particular locations?
6) has anyone brought something with an lrm20 for mine clearing?
7) do we have to watch the base convoy security force for possible treachery considering the mixture of sentiment on world?
on a unit availablilty level,
8 ) do I still have the same units deployed offworld and in training, or have we rotated them back by now?
9) have my techs finished the c3 refit yet, or have they all been off in la-la land?
bearing those questions in mind... unit mix is still kind of up in the air at the moment... mostly based on responses to questions 1,3 and 6. higher threat levels most likely will result in Avatar as inf pick, one of the Schiltrons in config B or C as vehicle, wolvie as mech and whichever owens was not sent offworld as the open pick. UNLESS we have no l20's... in which case bringing the hunter kinda becomes essential and it will replace the schiltron.
Long RIP would prolly use the hunter instead of the schiltron anyway and the peggy instead of the owens
intermediate threat level unit mix would be the avatar, the wolvie, the hunter and peggy
low threat level unit mix would be the owens, avatar, the galleon with the less capable crew and the badger -except if no other l20's, in which case hunter instead of avatar
reliablility of the base security force defines how my units (and hopefully everyone elses) will be placed around the convoy.
will check the board for responses after I get back from church just before I head out, otherwise will figure it out when we get together.
-C
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So I have a couple of questions as well...
1) threat level for mission... Likely to be attacked in force, likely to be harrassed, possible to be either, or unlikely to be either?
GSF units were requested to help with security for this convoy. local militias have sent in 4 Vedette Medium Tanks and the security from the company doing the transport has light vehicles with MG and SRM weapons on them.
2) are any particular vehicles more important to defend than others because they or their cargo are irreplaceable or explosion risks (oil or kerosene tankers really don't count towards this, a tanker explosion is rather benign in relation to a 30 meter hex grid but if the fuel is more energetic like avgas that's a different story... and if some of the trucks are ammo trucks or blasting compound or something, that'd be REALLY nice to know), I.E. is anything in the convoy critical to protect over some other vehicle if we can't protect all of them?
All vehicles are important. the tankers are for if the convoy need to change route or a rest point is out of use. recovery vehicles if a vehicle has mechanical problems.
3) are we to remain in place until the convoy finishes their task once we are at the destination or are we only providing security until arrival?
you will provide security until the cargo gets to the off load point.
4) how close to previous enemy activity is the route?
we have no safe routes on Nijero. Any Time, Any Place Baby :thumbsup:
5) are there any choke points (bridges, swamp causways, narrow sections between the river and impassible terrain for the trucks etc. where the threat is highest and what is the terrain in those particular locations?
yes to choke points. yes if the wheeled vehicles are forced off the road.
6) has anyone brought something with an lrm20 for mine clearing?
no one has posted a unit so far.
7) do we have to watch the base convoy security force for possible treachery considering the mixture of sentiment on world?
might be an idea >:D
on a unit availablilty level,
8 ) do I still have the same units deployed offworld and in training, or have we rotated them back by now?
you units are still off world. you have not informed me of what units you would like to rotate them with yet.
9) have my techs finished the c3 refit yet, or have they all been off in la-la land?
you sir have to roll dice for this ..... yes roll dice >:D >:D >:D
bearing those questions in mind... unit mix is still kind of up in the air at the moment... mostly based on responses to questions 1,3 and 6. higher threat levels most likely will result in Avatar as inf pick, one of the Schiltrons in config B or C as vehicle, wolvie as mech and whichever owens was not sent offworld as the open pick. UNLESS we have no l20's... in which case bringing the hunter kinda becomes essential and it will replace the schiltron.
Long RIP would prolly use the hunter instead of the schiltron anyway and the peggy instead of the owens
intermediate threat level unit mix would be the avatar, the wolvie, the hunter and peggy
low threat level unit mix would be the owens, avatar, the galleon with the less capable crew and the badger -except if no other l20's, in which case hunter instead of avatar
reliablility of the base security force defines how my units (and hopefully everyone elses) will be placed around the convoy.
will check the board for responses after I get back from church just before I head out, otherwise will figure it out when we get together.
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bring what you feel you need or want. do keep in mind that the next mission they may or may not still be on this one >:D
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thanks for the prompt reply -
so avatar wolvie owens hunter is the mix...
see ya there
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Next Mission will be 8/20 :thumbsup:
Keep your eyes open as all kinds of things are inbound >:D
and to start ;D
So what do you have on the GSF and militia projects?”
“So far we have the monies they have put up and two of the GSF commands are working on getting the information of the items on the list.”
“This is good. With what some of the Dai Ichizoku’s have put in we are looking very good on this.”
“I think we can get a crew to start looking over a site on Starfall lands.”
Captain Baird walks into Kiah’s office. “Major the new vehicle crews will be on world in a week. I have the tech checking over the units they will be assigned to.”
“Good it will be good to have them on line after all this time.”
“Yes the ADA unit will be a big help to us.”
“That extra artillery unit as well.” Kiah looks up from her computer. “I know you will also like having that assault platoon on line.”
“Yes I do. That is a lot of firepower we have not had.” As he is about to head out. “Seaton informs me that he has four troopers in the GDLS armor so we know have them on line with the Svantovit so now both of the artillery units have spotters.”
“Sho-sa we have one of the two Pegasus Tanks back on line.”
“Very good Chi-i.”
“That is the good news.”
“So what is the bad news?”
“We will need a new engine for the other. We got the one line by taking parts from the other.”
“So is the other in need of anything more the engine?”
“Īe. We have the parts to repair the drive train but the engine is a write off.”
“I will see about getting a replacement. Chi-i good work.”
“Arigatō Sho-sa.”
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“So you have been pulling patrols around Hilo and working on adding a lance of BattleMech to provide an extra layer around Hilo?”
“Yes we have.” The commander of the Ontos confirms as he talks with some of the security and convoy drivers as they move along the route to Bridges. “We have not been on world long but the others are looking at Nijero as a place worth protecting.”
“Wow your commander is not what one would think of as a typical mercenary.”
“No he is not.”
“So you know some of the people that have been making trouble around Camp Haru?”
“Sure but trouble? Not so much, they are getting offers to go and hold signs. They can make some good money for doing nothing but hanging out. Nice work, wish I could get something like that. Beats running a rig for a week.” One of the truckers talking with the Hunter commander. “To be home after a day or two is easy work.”
“So you guys are on Shinrin?” One of the security drivers asks Tormund as they are moving along the road.
“Sure are. We had to be air lifter to be here as part of your escort.”
“That must be great to get to see other places. I have never even been off Tariku let alone off world.”
“Hay in some ways I think you have it better. You have a home.”
“So honey how about you and me get together after this job. I can show you some of the local sights when we get to Bridges.”
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"So, why do I have to be the turtle?" Asked Bors as he looked up at the Crab that had been assigned to him. The top of the 'Mech's carapace had been painted to resemble the scales of a turtle's shell. On one of the legs was the coat of arms of House Harlaw: a silver scythe on a black field.
"That's Genbu." Said Fuka. "The steel tortoise and guardian of the north. Sorry it's not the Phoenix Hawk you had expected, but that 'Mech was more severely damaged than we thought."
"But I'm not even qualified for piloting mediums." Bors protested.
"That's why I'm here." Freyja chimed in. "I'm the one who's going to teach you. Plus, as ready-five pilot, I can drive it if you're unable to."
Isolde took in the sight of the Mongoose, painted in white with black tiger stripes. "Sexy." She remarked.
"You like her?" Said Fuka. "This is Byakko, the white tiger guardian of the west. She has the most advanced electronics in the lance, including a Beagle Probe. It may not have the stealth armor of the Anubis, but she's just as fast and has slightly better weapons range. And she's all yours." She indicated the newly painted coat of arms of a school of silver minnows on a sea-green field, the Botley family sigil.
"So that makes this one mine?" Beryl inquired of the Javelin that had a split coat of arms on the leg of the sigils of the Greyjoy gold kraken and the green and purple design of the Blacktydes. The rest of the 'Mech was painted with aquamarine scale patterns. "This is the sea dragon, then?"
"That's right." Fuka nodded. "Seiryu. Guardian of the east. She has Ferro-Fibrous armor and 7 medium lasers. Very dangerous at close range. Also, no missile launchers nor dependence on ammunition. She's a Fire Javelin."
"Good." Beryl smiled. "No need to reload, then."
"So I guess the big guy with the fire motifs is yours?" Isolde pointed at the fourth 'Mech in the bay. A Black Knight painted black with orange flame effects all over it. Its "visor" had the face of a firebird on it.
"That's my Suzaku. The phoenix guardian of the south." Fuka said proudly. "She's an old SLDF Royal unit. A living piece of history. Or she will be once she's fully repaired."
"You're lucky my brother Euron likes you." Beryl noted. "Giving you charge of such an irreplaceable machine. So where's your coat of arms?"
Fuka indicated the kamon of her family on the 'Mechs shin. It was painted in yellow next to the flame effects, concealing it somewhat. "It's subtle, but my family aren't nobles, after all. So, what do you think?"
"I'd say we're gonna look kinda ridiculous." Isolde remarked. "But we're definitively gonna catch the eye. The people of Hilo are gonna flip when they see us."
"I hope so." Said Fuka. "They'll look at us and know their protectors have arrived."
"That just sounded sooo corny." Said Bors.
Fuka pouted as Beryl and Bors had a chuckle at her expense.
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“Sho-sa I thank you for taking my call.”
“It is my pleasure Sho-sa Sato. How may I be of service to the Sugai Yoroi?
“I need some insight with working with BattleMechs. This is not something any in my command have done before.”
“I see the new security force that the Ironborn working on for Hilo, your armored and infantry units will need to work with the pilots and ‘Mechs that will be supplied by the Ironborn. You will want your ground units that complement the abilities of the ‘Mechs. Do you have a list of what units they are providing?”
“Yes they will be a Black Knight, Crab, Fire Javelin and Mongoose.”
“This is a good unit for an urban security force. None will need ammunition and two of them have active probes that will help to find enemy units it said environment.” She thinks for a moment. “You will want to have your forces to provide long and short range missile support. Your infantry units will need to be fast so they can get in to place to direct the long range missile support.”
“How fast should the infantry be?”
“I would say 50 to 60 KPH at cruse will work.” Kona looks off screen. “I will offer that any armor support you provide should be in the 40 to 60 KPH bracket. You will want you support units to be no slower than the Black Knight as it is the heavy support of this lance. The other units are the skirmish and scout members of the lance.”
“Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu.“
“Dōitashimashite.” She looks off screen once more. “I must go, Kōun o.”
“Colonel I have found a camp site for that Tǔfěi crew that you had “Boom Box” follow.” Marselo Perez informed his commander. “Looks like they doubled back and are now holding up about 500 klicks south-east of Lanikai. From what we can see it looks like they have done some armor repairs after the fight.”
“Very good Marselo, keep your eyes on them and I will pass this info on to GSF command.” Looking at his coms officer. “Get me GSF command now. We have to get the units that are out in the field moving fast.” Eruon informs his duty officer. “Inform the repair crew to get what repairs they can do on the Hollander.”
“You had some of your unit follow the bandits after the mission?” Tekeda asked with some surprise in his voice.
“Yes, I had a couple units move into the area to see if we could pick up their trail.” Euron answered. “With GSF forces from that mission still in the area the risk was minimal. I offer that we should have those units and any other unit from the GSF that can move to the location before ASAP. I also have a ‘Mech in the area that should be airlifted in to help deal with them.”
“I will inform all the other GSF units and see what transports we have to get them to that area.”
“GSF command to all GSF units the bandits have been located and we will be sending transport to get your units to the site. Have your units ready for when the transport arrives. Any units in the field from the mission will be transported to the new AO.”
“So if this guy is running dark, how do we find him?”
“The old mark I eyeball.” Over the com unit all you guys keep your eyes open so we can pick up the Raven and get it to the AO in time.”
So your next mission
Forces for some are set as they are still in the field from the start of this set.
Dave if you want "Boom Box" and the Hawk Moth in on this they can be as they will be in the area.
for all that do not have a force listed you get normal deployment. 1 - 'Mech / 1-Armored / 1-Infantry and the last is your pick.
Kiah’s Hammers Force
1st Lieutenant Asher 2 / 3 RXT-1OPrime / A Raptor “Mech Comp XO
Sergeant 2 Elemental Point Laser (Bravo)
MechWarrior Sergeant Kiston 2 / 4 HBK-4G Hunchback
Striker Light Tank ’61 2 / 4 Sergeant Evvon
Bandit Hover Transport (Bravo) (F) 3 / 4 Sergeant
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (B) 2 Sergeant
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (C) 2 Sergeant
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Cornelius Alvarez 3 / 5 BZK-F3 Hollander
Partisan Air Defense Tank (Lance Command) 4 / 5 Master Sergeant Amy Zhao CC C3 Master
Partisan Air Defense Tank 4 / 5 CC C3 Slave
Karnov UR Transport (BA) 4 / 5 Sergeant Vladeska “Talon” Drakov
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (A) 4 Corporal Ling Shan
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (B) 4
Winter’s Dream Force
Sten “Laughing Wolf” Bergquist 4 / 5 JA-KL-1532 Jackal
H-7 Warrior Attack Helicopter 4 / 5 Sergeant Ismo Tapio “Twister”
Blizzard Hover Transport 4 / 5 “Winter’s Wish”
11th Combat Engineers Platoon 3 Kapten Marius Bjornsen Unit CO
151st Heavy Infantry SRM Platoon 3 Lojnant Julius Malmsten
Maxim (I) Heavy Hover Transport 3 / 4 “Hunter’s Den”
17th Kobold Battle Armor Infantry Platoon Lojnant Segol Lundmark
6th Ghost
Gunsho Valerie Gottschalk 4 / 5 GRF-3M Griffin
Hunter Light Support Tank 4 / 5 Go-cho
Saracen Medium Hover Tank 4 / 5 Gunsho
Blizzard Hover Transport Alpha 4 / 5 Tai-i Chiaki Yomidia Unit XO – Infantry CO
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Alpha 4 Sho-ko Bolo Yeung
Rifle Foot Infantry Squad Alpha 4 Go-cho
SRM Foot Infantry Squad Alpha 4 Go-cho
ComStar
Adept Holly Wood 2 / 4 RTX-1OPrime Raptor Level CO
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
Blizzard Hover Transport 4 / 5 Acolyte
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4 Adept
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“Sho-sa I thank you for taking my call.”
“It is my pleasure Sho-sa Sato. How may I be of service to the Sugai Yoroi?
“I need some insight with working with BattleMechs. This is not something any in my command have done before.”
“I see the new security force that the Ironborn working on for Hilo, your armored and infantry units will need to work with the pilots and ‘Mechs that will be supplied by the Ironborn. You will want your ground units that complement the abilities of the ‘Mechs. Do you have a list of what units they are providing?”
“Yes they will be a Black Knight, Crab, Fire Javelin and Mongoose.”
“This is a good unit for an urban security force. None will need ammunition and two of them have active probes that will help to find enemy units it said environment.” She thinks for a moment. “You will want to have your forces to provide long and short range missile support. Your infantry units will need to be fast so they can get in to place to direct the long range missile support.”
“How fast should the infantry be?”
“I would say 50 to 60 KPH at cruse will work.” Kona looks off screen. “I will offer that any armor support you provide should be in the 40 to 60 KPH bracket. You will want you support units to be no slower than the Black Knight as it is the heavy support of this lance. The other units are the skirmish and scout members of the lance.”
“Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu.“
“Dōitashimashite.” She looks off screen once more. “I must go, Kōun o.”
“Colonel I have found a camp site for that Tǔfěi crew that you had “Boom Box” follow.” Marselo Perez informed his commander. “Looks like they doubled back and are now holding up about 500 klicks south-east of Lanikai. From what we can see it looks like they have done some armor repairs after the fight.”
“Very good Marselo, keep your eyes on them and I will pass this info on to GSF command.” Looking at his coms officer. “Get me GSF command now. We have to get the units that are out in the field moving fast.” Eruon informs his duty officer. “Inform the repair crew to get what repairs they can do on the Hollander.”
“You had some of your unit follow the bandits after the mission?” Tekeda asked with some surprise in his voice.
“Yes, I had a couple units move into the area to see if we could pick up their trail.” Euron answered. “With GSF forces from that mission still in the area the risk was minimal. I offer that we should have those units and any other unit from the GSF that can move to the location before ASAP. I also have a ‘Mech in the area that should be airlifted in to help deal with them.”
“I will inform all the other GSF units and see what transports we have to get them to that area.”
“GSF command to all GSF units the bandits have been located and we will be sending transport to get your units to the site. Have your units ready for when the transport arrives. Any units in the field from the mission will be transported to the new AO.”
“So if this guy is running dark, how do we find him?”
“The old mark I eyeball.” Over the com unit all you guys keep your eyes open so we can pick up the Raven and get it to the AO in time.”
So your next mission
Forces for some are set as they are still in the field from the start of this set.
Dave if you want "Boom Box" and the Hawk Moth in on this they can be as they will be in the area.
for all that do not have a force listed you get normal deployment. 1 - 'Mech / 1-Armored / 1-Infantry and the last is your pick.
Kiah’s Hammers Force
1st Lieutenant Asher 2 / 3 RXT-1OPrime / A Raptor “Mech Comp XO
Sergeant 2 Elemental Point Laser (Bravo)
MechWarrior Sergeant Kiston 2 / 4 HBK-4G Hunchback
Striker Light Tank ’61 2 / 4 Sergeant Evvon
Bandit Hover Transport (Bravo) (F) 3 / 4 Sergeant
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (B) 2 Sergeant
Gray Death Standard Battle Armor (C) 2 Sergeant
Ironborn Force
Lieutenant Cornelius Alvarez 3 / 5 BZK-F3 Hollander
Partisan Air Defense Tank (Lance Command) 4 / 5 Master Sergeant Amy Zhao CC C3 Master
Partisan Air Defense Tank 4 / 5 CC C3 Slave
Karnov UR Transport (BA) 4 / 5 Sergeant Vladeska “Talon” Drakov
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (A) 4 Corporal Ling Shan
Longinus Battle Armor Squad (David) (B) 4
Winter’s Dream Force
Sten “Laughing Wolf” Bergquist 4 / 5 JA-KL-1532 Jackal
H-7 Warrior Attack Helicopter 4 / 5 Sergeant Ismo Tapio “Twister”
Blizzard Hover Transport 4 / 5 “Winter’s Wish”
11th Combat Engineers Platoon 3 Kapten Marius Bjornsen Unit CO
151st Heavy Infantry SRM Platoon 3 Lojnant Julius Malmsten
Maxim (I) Heavy Hover Transport 3 / 4 “Hunter’s Den”
17th Kobold Battle Armor Infantry Platoon Lojnant Segol Lundmark
6th Ghost
Gunsho Valerie Gottschalk 4 / 5 GRF-3M Griffin
Hunter Light Support Tank 4 / 5 Go-cho
Saracen Medium Hover Tank 4 / 5 Gunsho
Blizzard Hover Transport Alpha 4 / 5 Tai-i Chiaki Yomidia Unit XO – Infantry CO
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Alpha 4 Sho-ko Bolo Yeung
Rifle Foot Infantry Squad Alpha 4 Go-cho
SRM Foot Infantry Squad Alpha 4 Go-cho
ComStar
Adept Holly Wood 2 / 4 RTX-1OPrime Raptor Level CO
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
Blizzard Hover Transport 4 / 5 Acolyte
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor (06) 2 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
PKR-T5 Packrat 3 / 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Squad 3 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4 Adept
Hawk Moth Gunship 3 / 4 Adept
shadhawk: "Boom Box" and the Hawk Moth will be there for the mission. Let me know how you want me to have them deployed.
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shadhawk: "Boom Box" and the Hawk Moth will be there for the mission. Let me know how you want me to have them deployed.
the hawk moth will be the first one in.
the main force will be in two turns later ..... keep the Moth out of enemy weapons range for that time ::)
"Boom Box" will be in a turn after the main force.
For the Hollander you will have time to replace some armor. 16 points (1 ton) if you have the internal to support it (1 point internal for every 2 of armor.)
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Is this the same opfor from the July 2 mission?
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the hawk moth will be the first one in.
the main force will be in two turns later ..... keep the Moth out of enemy weapons range for that time ::)
"Boom Box" will be in a turn after the main force.
For the Hollander you will have time to replace some armor. 16 points (1 ton) if you have the internal to support it (1 point internal for every 2 of armor.)
shadhawk: Could you give me an update on my other two scout units ("Night Witch" and the Warrior) while I'm waiting for the game?
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Is this the same opfor from the July 2 mission?
No these units are from the May mission.
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shadhawk: Could you give me an update on my other two scout units ("Night Witch" and the Warrior) while I'm waiting for the game?
The Warrior crew will start running a search pattern in the Baja area they will see signs of the encounter the GSF had with Clan Bandits back in April of ’68 but not much more.
As the “Night Witch” moves around an area about 200 kilometers north of Nakazawa Shiro Meifeng will find traces of ‘Mechs and vehicles heading northwest toward the river. A couple of days later after she crossed the river Meifeng will pick up a trail about 100 kilometers further north she will pick up a different set of tracks also of BattleMechs and combat vehicles going northeast. The foot prints and vehicle tracks do not look like anything from the Hammer’s.
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As the “Night Witch” moves around an area about 200 kilometers north of Nakazawa Shiro Meifeng will find traces of ‘Mechs and vehicles heading northwest toward the river. A couple of days later after she crossed the river Meifeng will pick up a trail about 100 kilometers further north she will pick up a different set of tracks also of BattleMechs and combat vehicles going northeast. The foot prints and vehicle tracks do not look like anything from the Hammer’s.
Meifeng will inform GSF Command of the unknown 'Mech and tank tracks, where she found them and the general direction they're heading. She also asks if Fuka can look at the tracks herself and use her "'Mech Bunny" skills to see if she can identify what frames made the tracks.
BTW. did Meifeng find any weapons caches along the way (this was her primary mission along with the recon)? If so, she'll mark them on the GPS for later investigation.
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BTW. did Meifeng find any weapons caches along the way (this was her primary mission along with the recon)? If so, she'll mark them on the GPS for later investigation.
I do have this in mind but need to know if she is following tracks or searching. If searching, what direction is she going in?
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Meifeng will inform GSF Command of the unknown 'Mech and tank tracks, where she found them and the general direction they're heading. She also asks if Fuka can look at the tracks herself and use her "'Mech Bunny" skills to see if she can identify what frames made the tracks.
“I am sending vid of the tracks I have found can we get our intel working on this? Maybe the ‘Mech Bunny may have some idea of what they are.” Meifeng sends over a secure channel.
After looking over the vid Fuka will inform the Ironborn S2. “What I see is the tracks from a Hatamoto, Thunderbolt, Dragon, Catapult and a group of the classic 55 tonners. You may have some light ‘Mech but the heavy unit have ruined them.”
“Any idea of what models?”
“From tracks? I may be a bit of a ‘Mech freak but nobody can tell that just by some footprints!”
“Just checking.”
“They have some hover vehicles with them. From how the grass is matted I would guess something over 40 tons.”
“Thanks Fuka this will help Meifung out.”
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“After speaking with Sho-sa Kalakaua the Hilo Security Force (HSF) should have wheeled or tracked vehicles. These vehicles should have speeds from 40 to 60 KPH at cruse. Hover vehicles for this unit would be a good choice as they would skid to easy.”
“So what vehicles would you want for this force?”
“I would request a pair of the standard Bulldog and LRM variant of this heavy tank to form the base fire power of the force. For the infantry support unit a pair of Striker lighter tank to give support for this unit and a pair of heavy A.P.C.s to transport the infantry. If the unit can be given one L.R.M. and one S.R.M. variant so they can also give support to the troopers. These are my humble requests Sugai-sama.”
“I will put in the orders so that they will be ready when the Ironborn units are ready.”
“Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu Sugai-sama.“
Nejiro News 1
The trial for Isao Nakazawa is now in its second week and the case that Isao Nakazawa lawyers has presented so far has not done much to prove that he was not acting for himself. Some of what they have offered has shown that he is working for off-world interests not Nijero’s.
HBC News
With the trial of Isao Nazakawa for treason to Nejiro now in its second week and the defense now showing cause for what Isao Nazakawa did. In fact from what our legal team has reported the defense has shown just why he is on trial.
The Moro Sun-Times
Isao Nazakawa trial for treason to Nejiro is not going well for him. The items that his defense team has put forward so far look much better for the government then him. We will keep you informed as more things happen.
The Tarawa Times
From what the courts have let be reported Lord Nakazawa should be convicted of the charge of treason to Nijero. But we will ask is this true or not? So far we have only been told what the government wants you to see. We will have our people look in to this more.
The Dakuu-orianyusu
People of Nijero a true son of Nejiro should not be facing this sham trial. He is looking out for this world! He only wants what is best for this world! He did what needs to be done to keep this world safe and the She-Demon and her courts have already passed judgement on him. They will not let show all so that you the good people of Nejiro can see just how corrupt your leaders are. Will you let this happen to one who only looks out for you happen?
We have seen video of bandits operating near Majuro. Why is this not in the news?
Shin no wadopuresu
From the reports that are coming from Lord Nazakawa’s trial, show him to be very much in the wrong. But can the courts be trusted? She who is in charge has presented the charges, be it in the form of the courts but is from her. She is in control and has picked who will sit in judgement, who will present her case. Can Lord Nazakawa have a just and true day in court?
We have also had many reports of bandit raids that your government has made no mention of.
“Sir our intel people just found something that you will want the Governor to know.”
“What?” Precentor Wilkes asks.
“WoB has a LoM unit on world.”
“Any more good news?”
“Sir?”
“Nothing, so what makes them thing that LoM in on world.”
“They have picked up some high level traffic and the coding is well above what they have seen so far with the other WoB units. It also has some to the trademarks of ROM but better.”
“That would explain some of the different events we have had as of late. I will let the Governor know what we think.” Looking at his S2. “Part of me wants you to be wrong about this but I know better.”
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IWM has just posted its new releases for Gencon:
Jade Phoenix Prime
Mastadon Prime and D
Marauder 3R and 5M (JJ separate parts)OP part Marauder 3D, 5T and 5S gun sprue
Jade Phoenix A variant
This will be released to retailers and online in a few weeks to months. Would anyone like me to pick up any of these?
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I do have this in mind but need to know if she is following tracks or searching. If searching, what direction is she going in?
She was searching until she found the 'Mech and tank tracks. Her recon track was to work her way north from the Shiro. She was also to search heavily forested areas or spots at the foot of the mountains on the east side of the river. She was not expecting to find anything 'Mech-sized. She was hoping for ammo containers, small arms, bikes, maybe a tank or APC or two. Since she now has the new info, she's going to follow the tracks backwards to their place of origin. Maybe they left some stuff behind. She's not allowed to engage the enemy per her orders, but that doesn't mean she can't disrupt some supply lines by raiding an empty camp. If it's NOT empty, well, that's also worth reporting.
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She was searching until she found the 'Mech and tank tracks. Her recon track was to work her way north from the Shiro. She was also to search heavily forested areas or spots at the foot of the mountains on the east side of the river. She was not expecting to find anything 'Mech-sized. She was hoping for ammo containers, small arms, bikes, maybe a tank or APC or two. Since she now has the new info, she's going to follow the tracks backwards to their place of origin. Maybe they left some stuff behind. She's not allowed to engage the enemy per her orders, but that doesn't mean she can't disrupt some supply lines by raiding an empty camp. If it's NOT empty, well, that's also worth reporting.
the tracks she has been tracking came from Nakazawa Shiro. She has not found any weapons storage areas at this time. The tracks are for the most part heading north. They double back at different times and she will loose them as they get on hard ground.
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the tracks she has been tracking came from Nakazawa Shiro. She has not found any weapons storage areas at this time. The tracks are for the most part heading north. They double back at different times and she will loose them as they get on hard ground.
In that case, she will log the unknowns as most likely BlackDracs, relay this info to base and return to her original recon path northward toward Kamloops, then to Marene before doubling back to Port.
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Next Mission will be 8/20 :thumbsup:
Keep your eyes open as all kinds of things are inbound >:D
and to start ;D
So what do you have on the GSF and militia projects?”
“So far we have the monies they have put up and two of the GSF commands are working on getting the information of the items on the list.”
“This is good. With what some of the Dai Ichizoku’s have put in we are looking very good on this.”
“I think we can get a crew to start looking over a site on Starfall lands.”
What is the goal of the mission on the 20th of August? Turn them? Recce? Kill them( this will be a tough one to accomplish)? Whittle them down?
Captain Baird walks into Kiah’s office. “Major the new vehicle crews will be on world in a week. I have the tech checking over the units they will be assigned to.”
“Good it will be good to have them on line after all this time.”
“Yes the ADA unit will be a big help to us.”
“That extra artillery unit as well.” Kiah looks up from her computer. “I know you will also like having that assault platoon on line.”
“Yes I do. That is a lot of firepower we have not had.” As he is about to head out. “Seaton informs me that he has four troopers in the GDLS armor so we know have them on line with the Svantovit so now both of the artillery units have spotters.”
“Sho-sa we have one of the two Pegasus Tanks back on line.”
“Very good Chi-i.”
“That is the good news.”
“So what is the bad news?”
“We will need a new engine for the other. We got the one line by taking parts from the other.”
“So is the other in need of anything more the engine?”
“Īe. We have the parts to repair the drive train but the engine is a write off.”
“I will see about getting a replacement. Chi-i good work.”
“Arigatō Sho-sa.”
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My questions for some reason ended up in the middle of the quote(I posted this through my phone, and options were limited).
For clarification:
Who is in charge?
What is our mission objective(s) on August 20th?
1)Who is in charge?
2) Recce?
3) turn or herd them? if so to where
4) annihilate?
5) whittle them down?
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My questions for some reason ended up in the middle of the quote(I posted this through my phone, and options were limited).
For clarification:
Who is in charge?
What is our mission objective(s) on August 20th?
1)Who is in charge?
2) Recce?
3) turn or herd them? if so to where
4) annihilate?
5) whittle them down?
Its a seek and destroy mission against hostile targets
live prisoners provide more intelligence than dead ones.
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Secondary mission objective keep hostiles out of Lanikai
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My questions for some reason ended up in the middle of the quote(I posted this through my phone, and options were limited).
For clarification:
Who is in charge?
What is our mission objective(s) on August 20th?
1)Who is in charge?
2) Recce?
3) turn or herd them? if so to where
4) annihilate?
5) whittle them down?
Winter's Dream has the command so far as the unit CO in on the field.
Its a seek and destroy mission against hostile targets
live prisoners provide more intelligence than dead ones.
Secondary mission objective keep hostiles out of Lanikai
This sounds like your orders for the mission :smilie_happy_thumbup:
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I wish orders were always this clear.
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Who is fielding what equipment for the mission on the 20th? What you field affects what I will field.
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Most of the units forces are listed toward the top of the last page. I'm waiting for some information from Shadhawk to make my choices.
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Sooo.... my guys aren't in the unit listing you put up for the coming weekend... :shocked:
does this mean I have usual pick one of each +1 choice set up, or have my guys gone fishing? :smilie_character_fishing:
Also, since my guys are not currently in the field, can I drop somewhere to intercept/slow their retreat instead of behind the rest of our units?
-C
P.S. - I never got to follow up on the discussions with the convoy people, would like to do that at some point...
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Sooo.... my guys aren't in the unit listing you put up for the coming weekend... :shocked:
does this mean I have usual pick one of each +1 choice set up, or have my guys gone fishing? :smilie_character_fishing:
for all that do not have a force listed you get normal deployment. 1 - 'Mech / 1-Armored / 1-Infantry and the last is your pick.
As per the mission post
Also, since my guys are not currently in the field, can I drop somewhere to intercept/slow their retreat instead of behind the rest of our units?
as Hands of the Goddess, Eagle's Tears and Loyalty Forsaken will have to be air lifted in yes you can but all commanders have to to say yes and all of you will be entering the mission after the other units and from the same entry edge as all of you will be on the same transport.
No you can not hot drop nor will the cargo transport land close to the combat zone.
Home edge for all units will be the one the main force enters from.
you will have to let me know before Friday, if not you all will enter behind the main force.
how things are entering the field
the hawk moth will be the first one in.
the main force will be in two turns later ..... keep the Moth out of enemy weapons range for that time ::)
"Boom Box" will be in a turn after the main force.
All other units two turns after the Raven.
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P.S. - I never got to follow up on the discussions with the convoy people, would like to do that at some point...
this can happen before we start or after the mission.
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The Hands of the Goddess will be sending the Pegasus, Karnov A, Schiltron A, and the Ostsol.
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Gotcha :smilie_happy_thumbup:
So, you guys in on being the ambushers for once instead of the ambush-ees? :smiley_boxers: :bruce6sg: :smilie_character_pirate2:
will prolly go with schiltron config B, bossman in wolvie, partisan and owens, assuming we drop on them instead of following in behind everyone else.
unlikely I will be able to get there early, so will either have to be a phone convo or after the battle for the discussion.
-C
p.s. - Also, reccommend we bring as much c3 as possible cause if we are on both sides of them we can get some really nice back shots in if we have the network running
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Gotcha :smilie_happy_thumbup:
So, you guys in on being the ambushers for once instead of the ambush-ees? :smiley_boxers: :bruce6sg: :smilie_character_pirate2:
will prolly go with schiltron config B, bossman in wolvie, partisan and owens, assuming we drop on them instead of following in behind everyone else.
unlikely I will be able to get there early, so will either have to be a phone convo or after the battle for the discussion.
-C
p.s. - Also, reccommend we bring as much c3 as possible cause if we are on both sides of them we can get some really nice back shots in if we have the network running
OK to be very clear on this ..... civilian cargo transport (Buccaneer) ..... you would be dropped in front .... to a side or behind .... no dropping on them. If you all want to try and hot drop from a Buccaneer class I will be more then happy to let you :evil: no drop pods ..... rolling off the rear cargo ramp .... long first step :lipsrsealed: these are the reasons why we have cameras :angel:
Also Owens Alpha or Bravo?
same thing for Schlitron Alpha or Bravo?
LAst off you have until tomorrow 10pm on the choice of DZ or you all are rear guard.
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I’m swapping out the Schiltron with my Archer Bravo. If Fyall and/or Crash are dropping ahead of the enemy, I will do the same. Can we deploy hidden?
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I’m swapping out the Schiltron with my Archer Bravo. If Fyall and/or Crash are dropping ahead of the enemy, I will do the same. Can we deploy hidden?
OK on the swap
the transport would land in front or side of the enemy units .... far away from them .... so all of you can get offloaded and it can get airborne before the enemy gets in weapons range.
No you do not get to hide as said transport will be giving away the area you are deploying at. You will also be moving toward the enemy. If you do not they will not move in your direction as they just watched a DropShip take off and well someone/something must be in that area.
this is not an area were DropShips would be operating in unless they had a reason .... like dropping off more units to deal with bandits in this area :evil:
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As the GSF has previously engaged this group(more than once?) what equipment is in this "bandit" force?
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As I said in the post, Schiltron config B... Owens config C is pretty much my standard setup, so unless I specifically state otherwise, that's how they will be set up.
My vote is for directly in front of them to maximize the difficulty for them to get away unscathed but if you guys don't want to be quite that committed in case they get reinforcements, I'll settle for a side deployment zone. Without seeing the map or knowing exactly what they are running makes it kinda like playing russian roulette as far as knowing what is best for us to do, so I may change that vote if we get a bit more info and one of the side zones becomes more attractive.
-C
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As the GSF has previously engaged this group(more than once?) what equipment is in this "bandit" force?
The enemy force is as follows:
Wolverine, Wasp, Stinger, Locust, a Karnov with IS Standard BA, and 2 Zephyr Hovertanks.
These represent what they had left after our last encounter with this particular force.
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Hey gang -
As I said in the post, Schiltron config B... Owens config C is pretty much my standard setup, so unless I specifically state otherwise, that's how they will be set up.
My vote is for directly in front of them to maximize the difficulty for them to get away unscathed but if you guys don't want to be quite that committed in case they get reinforcements, I'll settle for a side deployment zone. Without seeing the map or knowing exactly what they are running makes it kinda like playing russian roulette as far as knowing what is best for us to do, so I may change that vote if we get a bit more info and one of the side zones becomes more attractive.
-C
sir you have two of each of these units (Schiltron Alpha and Bravo / Owens Alpha and Bravo). Each unit has a different pilot/crew that would be getting credit for this mission. so once more who is going on the mission? the config is not what I am asking.
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Shadhawk -
Apologies... was so focused on combat mix, I didn't realize what you were asking.
go with Schiltron prime... the master sargeant is getting bored with not being in combat. Also, I thought that Owens secundus was offworld at the asteroid base... so isn't really much choice there, unless I'm mistaken. even if I am, will go with Owens prime
-C
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The enemy force is as follows:
Wolverine, Wasp, Stinger, Locust, a Karnov with IS Standard BA, and 2 Zephyr Hovertanks.
These represent what they had left after our last encounter with this particular force.
Ironborn THANK YOU FOR THE INTEL
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Home safe. See everyone next time.
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Home safe. See everyone next time.
Great that you made it safe and sound.
Next mission date is Sept 10.
the mission will be up in a few days.
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“Gunsho Sato may I have some of your time?” Jack asks the young woman in a Devil Dogs jumpsuit.
“Sure.” She looks over Jack. “What can I do for you Sho-ko?”
“First off how is your PT going?”
“I finished that up a few weeks ago. Why?”
Jack watches the Sergeant as she walks around the room. “I know of a job that you would be most qualified for and hope you would talk with my wife about it.”
“Why would I need to talk to her about a job you think I am so qualified for?”
“She would be the one you would be working for.” Watching her he can see just the slightest hint of her injury she has.
“I work for her now, how would this be different”
“You would be working here on Nejiro.”
She stiffens a bit. “Are you telling me that I am no longer a part of the Dogs?”
“Not at all.” Jack holds up his hand. “This would be for a different project she has on going and can use the touch of someone that has been around a bit.”
She gives him a sideways look. “Around a bit?”
“You have traveled from Nejiro and have seen other places and peoples. You have a prospective that many here lack. We both feel that it would be of use with this project.”
“So what would I be doing on this project?”
“You would assist he who is in charge. Your insight of how others act and re-act will be of great help.”
“So I have to speak with the Chiji for this job?”
“It is yours for the taking she would just like to speak with you about it.”
Nejiro News 1
Due to threats to the court Nakazawa’s trial will be put on hold so that security can be improved.
HBC News
With the large number of threats made the trial of Isao Nakazawa will be put on hold as new security measures are put in place.
The Moro Sun-Times
Isao Nazakawa’s trial is being held up due to threats. New security measures will be put in place and the trial will take place after they are setup.
The Tarawa Times
We have seen reports that the trial for Lord Nakazawa has been placed on hold due to security problems. Or is it the government needs time to make up more evidence?
The Dakuu-orianyusu
Good people your voice has the She-Demon to place a hold on this sham of a trial. She needs to have her people make up more lies about a true son of Nijero! You have shown that she cannot have her will and do what she wants. People of Nejiro keep strong and not let this government keep you under its thumb.
The She-Demon still has said nothing of the bandits around Majruo.
Shin no wadopuresu
We have seen the reports that Lord Isao Nazakawa has been placed on hold so that new security measures can be setup. We will ask is this because this government has problems with the case it has presented so far? Do they need more time to “find” more? Or has the voice of the people shown them that they will have to watch their backs? We will keep you informed.
We still have not seen anything about the many bandit raids we spoke of. Why?
“Tai-sa Taka speaks very highly of you.” Meiyo looks at the young woman in front of her. “This is in part why I am offering you this slot. I need someone to help with dealing with the GSF.”
“I do not know what to say.” She looks at Meiyo. “I know that due to my injury I would be of limited service to the Dogs and would not have my old job with them, but this is not something I would have seen offered to me.”
“It is not just your CO’s word but your record as well that had me think of you for this.” Meiyo places a data pad in front of Gulia. “This has all the information you will need.”
Gulia looks over what the pad has on it. “Working with the GSF will be a challenge for me. I am/was a platoon leader this is way different.”
“Not that much. As a platoon leader you worked with the unit commander, the troops in you squad and you will be doing the same here. You will be helping our current liaison officer.”
She keeps reading the information on the pad. “Why at this time do you feel he needs my help?”
“He has done well so far but his lack of travel is showing and I feel that he can use the help of someone that has worked with people on and off world.”
“I see that the GSF dose have units from many different parts of the Sphere some of these groups they come from I have had dealings with.” She keeps reading. “I also see that the GSF also have people to help them with our local customs.”
“Just one of the reasons why you were picked.” Meiyo watches as Gulia reads the information. “You see more then what is on the surface. You will be his backup and help as you will bring insight to things Mr. Tekeda does not have or see.”
“I see from this he has some strict ideas of command. He is of the old school way of thinking.”
“Yes he does and is, but he will be informed that he cannot just tell you what to do. You will not be his office girl.” Meiyo hands Gulia a second pad. “This has what your compensation will be and direct contact numbers to Jack and myself, if you feel you need to do so.”
“I hope I will not need to do so.” She looks over this information and stops and looks at Meiyo. “I think you have made an error in what you are offering me as pay.”
“Why? Do you think it is too little?” Meiyo takes a sip of her tea to hide the smile starting. “It is a bit under what someone might be offered if this was not the first time they were doing this type of work.” She places the cup down. “I know you have given many years to the Dogs but you are new to this as you have pointed out.”
“No not at all I think it is way too much.”
“You have not worked with Elisio or the GSF either. I think you will earn every bit of it.”
“You will take command of the ground operations Adept.”
“But sir you are the ranking officer.”
“No Adept, I have other matters to deal with and you are the next in rank of the ground units.”
“Yes Sir!”
“I will see if I can some you can get a few replacements for the people that have been taken.”
“Thank, you sir.”
“Understand that the mission has changed and you need to adapt or you will end up like your former commander.”
“Yes sir, we will adapt.”
“Good. May Blake guide you. Dismissed!”
“Please take a seat Elisio.” Meiyo offers Tekeda a chair. “I asked you here because I have added some to your staff at the GSF. She will be your number two in dealing with the GSF units. She has worked with peoples from some of the different GSF commands and can give you some insight in dealing with them. She has also worked in a para-military unit so understands that side of things as well.”
“Why would I need some to help me, I think that with all that is happening on world I have done well working with the GSF.”
“I am not saying that you have not done well. I have added someone that has experience in areas you do not and with how much the different units that makeup the GSF have grown you can use the extra hand.”
“So this is not a replacement?”
“Not at all, she is to help you and work to keep all the moving parts working.” Meiyo thinks for a second. “She is not your office girl understood?”
“Hai!”
“Then that will be all.”
“So why do you have us at this point and not one of the standard points?”
“Well if we use a standard point the Droppers will burn a lot more fuel for one.”
“We are getting paid for this run or did you forget?”
“No but if we save fuel for the run in and out that is money we keep.”
“What if the locals don’t like us using a non-standard point? What if they fine the ships when that land? Then we lose money.”
“No I sent a message to the local space control and we are above board on this. From what the controller sent back we kind of did them a favor as they have a lot of traffic and the standard points.”
“Well just make sure that the cargo you bring back is worth it, that last load cost us way too much and we are still stuck with about half.”
“Hay look we get the right rock and it is all gone.”
“Right the right rock … so when are you going to find that one.”
“OK, OK so it was not one of my best deals.”
“Just get that cargo planet side and no big deals.”
“Take care with the asteroids we do not to need to hit one.”
“I’m doing my best but we are picking up some interference on the scanners. I have to keep adjusting our course.”
“I’ll bet that one of them larger rocks is all metal.”
“Maybe if we talk with one of the companies when we get on world we might get a finder’s fee.”
“Could be.”
“Can you get the GSF unit commanders setup for a vid meeting.” Tekeda will ask of the comms officer.
“Right away!” All the GSF commanders will be contacted and informed that they are needed.
‘I want to introduce to my new assistant Nogasu Sato.” Tekeda will inform the GSF command staff. “She will be working with all of us from this point on.”
“Arigatō Tekeda-san. I am Gulia Sato a former member of The Devil Dogs. I will be working with all of you as Elisio Tekeda’s number one. The Chiji added me to the staff due to how large you have become and that it was becoming to much for one person too handle solo. I am looking forward to having a more personal meeting with each of you as soon as possible.” The young woman with a very capable look about her will look to Tekeda and then back to the camera. “I look forward to working with you and your commands. I will be going over each of your commands files and if each of you and please send me the most up to date T.O. & E.s of your commands so I can make sure that what we have here is correct.” She looks over to Tekeda. “Do you have anything you would like to add?”
He looks at her and shakes his head and heads out of the room.
“Commanders if you can supply reports on the field inspection of the Battlemech and any information the prisoner provided on you last mission.” She looks at something off screen. “If you have any questions for me please ask.”
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Home safe. See everyone next time.
Hope you are feeling better
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“OK take your faster units and move right, we will move left and that we will pin the between our forces.”
“Roger. OK people you got your orders no move.” Sounds of vehicle engines revving in the back ground.
“Try and not let them blow past you like they did the GSF.”
“Working on it but they are fast.” Sounds of grunts and weapons explosions in the back ground.
“If they get by keep the ‘Mechs in play so we can get weapons on.”
“Doing what we can.”
‘Chiji these aresome of the radio traffic we picked up on militia channels after the bandit unit moved out of the GSF’s AO.”
“Do you have any ID on this unit?”
“From the encoded ID’s they are part of The Grays.”
“Do we know if the bandits stopped them?”
“From the other transmissions we picked up they managed to get by them as well. From the ID’s we have on the Grays the support units were Bulldogs and would limit how fast they would be able follow the bandits. They do report doing damage to the bandits.”
“Very well, thank The Grays for sending forces to help deal with these bandits and also inform them that in future they should try and coordinate with GSF forces.”
“Hai Chiji!”
“So do you want the GSF or the DCA to provide heavy units for extra security?” Jack asks his wife.
“It will have to be the GSF as this is a local thing.” Looking at her husband. “With Tai-sho Tanaka and his security team around I think any other DCMS/DCA security should not be seen.”
“Very true, others will make a large DCMS show of troops as proof that you want to turn Nejiro in to a DC world.”
Meiyo hands Jack a pad. “I think this will do for our other problem.”
He reads over the information. “I think you are correct. I will talk with her and see if she will step up.”
“Well, well look what I did!”
“What?”
“Cracked some of WoB’s e-mail. It maybe way out of date but it lets us know why they made the trip out.”
“OK so why? The waters, the beaches, the restaurants or the resorts?”
“Close but not all of it. To start, they were keeping track of the progress of all the new civil projects. They also liked the location of an out of the way training place. They are also looking for toys that are in system. OH and yes the waters.”
“So they wanted us to get things done so they could drop in and take it all.”
“Does look that way. I think the Cats messed up the plan. When the boss lady got the Mercs that twisted everything for WoB.”
“So let’s get this to her, we get to show that we are worth keeping on the payroll.”
“Sir a DropShip just broke its’ flight path and is heading toward Yousai.”
“Get the militia and GSF on high alert. Have both ready to scramble units ASAP.”
“Hai”
OK so the new mission.
All GSF units are to have a normal force ready to go.
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“Can you get the GSF unit commanders setup for a vid meeting.” Tekeda will ask of the comms officer.
“Right away!” All the GSF commanders will be contacted and informed that they are needed.
‘I want to introduce to my new assistant Nogasu Sato.” Tekeda will inform the GSF command staff. “She will be working with all of us from this point on.”
“Arigatō Tekeda-san. I am Gulia Sato a former member of The Devil Dogs. I will be working with all of you as Elisio Tekeda’s number one. The Chiji added me to the staff due to how large you have become and that it was becoming to much for one person too handle solo. I am looking forward to having a more personal meeting with each of you as soon as possible.” The young woman with a very capable look about her will look to Tekeda and then back to the camera. “I look forward to working with you and your commands. I will be going over each of your commands files and if each of you and please send me the most up to date T.O. & E.s of your commands so I can make sure that what we have here is correct.” She looks over to Tekeda. “Do you have anything you would like to add?”
He looks at her and shakes his head and heads out of the room.
“Commanders if you can supply reports on the field inspection of the Battlemech and any information the prisoner provided on you last mission.” She looks at something off screen. “If you have any questions for me please ask.”
Kiah Sits forward "I am very pleased to meet you Nogasu Sato. and I look forward to working with you as we all strive to make this world a safer place to live and thrive. As a fellow warrior I look forward to working with someone who understands the frustration not often being able to be proactive instead of reactive while understanding it is the nature of this type of job. I can only speak in regards to my force but it has made the Hammers even more committed and determined to fight for the defense and safety of people and the governor. but I believe that the same is with all of the commands of the GSF."
Kiah sits back and takes a drink from a ornate flask.
"Now, Yes I have a few questions . First may I ask why you left the Devil Dogs? The reason I ask is I would like to know if this posting will fairly perminate or if it is only temporary. Second will you be coming for a tour of each of our bases so that you may get a feel for the different contingence of the GSF. We all come from a varied back grounds and some of us had a complex set of circumstances that lead us to the Governors service, I would recommend this so we all may introduce you in person to both our senior staff as well as our forces and lastly will you maintain a schedule where you will be traveling among the different different bases frequently to have a more ... lets say in the trenches relationship ."
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And just to have it stated here Kiah will coordinate with command to have both the prisoner and the wolverine salvage collected from the field
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Kiah Sits forward "I am very pleased to meet you Nogasu Sato. and I look forward to working with you as we all strive to make this world a safer place to live and thrive. As a fellow warrior I look forward to working with someone who understands the frustration not often being able to be proactive instead of reactive while understanding it is the nature of this type of job. I can only speak in regards to my force but it has made the Hammers even more committed and determined to fight for the defense and safety of people and the governor. but I believe that the same is with all of the commands of the GSF."
Kiah sits back and takes a drink from a ornate flask.
"Now, Yes I have a few questions . First may I ask why you left the Devil Dogs? The reason I ask is I would like to know if this posting will fairly perminate or if it is only temporary. Second will you be coming for a tour of each of our bases so that you may get a feel for the different contingence of the GSF. We all come from a varied back grounds and some of us had a complex set of circumstances that lead us to the Governors service, I would recommend this so we all may introduce you in person to both our senior staff as well as our forces and lastly will you maintain a schedule where you will be traveling among the different different bases frequently to have a more ... lets say in the trenches relationship ."
“Well Major Franks to answer your first question I will not be returning to the Dogs this will be my work. I will be here as a member of the GSF liaison office until the Chiji replaces me. As for your second I hope to make it to all of the GSF locations to meet with each of the units.”
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just a reminder just over a week to the next mission :evil:
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“How are his wounds” Debbie asks the Bandit crewmember.
“Other than getting his bell rung and some scrapes and bumps he’ll live.” She finishes bandaging the open cuts.
“So I hope you understand the problems you have?” She looks into his eyes whit her hand on her sidearm.
“What?” His head is ringing like church bells on Sunday. “I am you prisoner.”
“Well not so much. You are a pirate and around here pirates don’t have much standing, if you understand.” She keeps eye contact and her hand on her weapon. “Now if you can be of use to my commander you just may get to see your family.”
“As a pirate as you say with little standing why should I help you?”
“Well if you have nothing I can offer nothing. If you have something I can offer you something.”
Looking at the very attractive woman in front of him and trying to focus. “I might but how do I know you will not just kill be after?”
“You don’t. You should know that the law here about pirates is almost the same as the Combine. Now if you were a Merc something might be done. You would need to prove that you are a Merc, a contract would be proof.” Debbie looks to the crew woman. “Can we get him some water?”
“Sure.” She moves off to the Bandit and the GDL squad stands ready.
Debbie hands her sidearm to one of the troopers and moves closer to the prisoner. She removes his cooling vest and checks for hidden weapons. She can see his head is clearing a bit but he is suffering from a concussion. “First off you need to keep focused due to the concussion from the fight. Second you do need you understand that if you help us we will help you.” She looks to the Bandit. “Can you grab a jacket or something for him to put on?”
“I will see what we have.” Comes from the vehicle.
“So what can you do?” He asks Debbie.
“That is all up to what you can give us. But first I think we should get you to a good medical facility and get that head of yours looked at.”
“I think we will need to re-think the militia deployments to the system.” Sho-sa Josef looks into his screen.
“We will have extra help with this but yes we will need to look over what units are at what stations.” Meiyo thinks as she looks over unit deployments. “I will be talking with Precentor Wilks to see if he can send one or two of his units to some of the stations. I will also have the GSF return all units to Nejiro as these units will be needed here more.”
“We can pick up some of the slack as we will have the Pegasus units entering service over the next six (6) months or so.”
“Sir that ship in not going to Yousai it is going to Plant 1.”
“Get the Plant’s security to get the workers to shelter and get the GFS moving to the plant NOW!”
“On it sir.”
“Sir the Ghosts will bring in Winters Dream’s forces with them. The ComGuard will bring the Eagle’s Tears with them. We have a transport the will bring in the Ironborn, Hands of the Goddess, Dragon’s Clutch and Loyalty Forsaken units. We are diverting a transport to Get the Hammer’s and Road’s Warriors.”
“Very well make sure that the air control crews and the transport system understand that all four to those ships have alpha clearance.”
“Hai!”
OK so a bit more for the mission.
You will be coming in as follows .... first turn Eagle's Tears and ComGuard .... two (2) turns later IronBorn, Hands of the Goddess, Dragons Clutch and Loyalty Forsaken (yes I know you will not be here) .... turn (2) after that will be the Ghosts and Winters Dream .... last will be Kiah's Hammers and Road's Warriors one (1) turn later. As you are entering at different times you will also get different home edges as well so show the different places you are coming from. The Tear's/ComGuard .... Ghost's/Dream will be entering along the long edge. IronBorn/Hands/Clutch ... Hammers/Warriors will be the back short edge.
You will have a waterway, scattered woods and some hills in the area. You will also have a security fence with a road behind it on the back edge. you will also have a road with a bridge to cross the water.
Any units from the last mission are in the field and can not be used on this one.
Rock and Roll people :bruce6sg:
Now on the re-deployment of the off world forces. If you want Starting next month (May in game) you can bring home your off world force. you the boys in the north I have had some ideas and Fyall know what they are so if your are game let me know.
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I will not be able to attend sunday.
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I will not be able to attend sunday.
You will be missed
Hope things are OK
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Do you want a standard force from me?
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Do you want a standard force from me?
if you want to
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“How long for the Medivac to get here?” Debbie asks.
“They are about thirty out.”
“Great, OK keep an eye on him I don’t like how he is drifting in and out.” She walks to the front of the Bandit. “Can you get me the Hands Karnov? Please.”
“Yes Lieutenant.”
“Sergeant have the pilot get that bird ready to fly, we need to get this guy to medical ASAP.”
“On it Lt.”
“Sir that DS just did a touch and go.”
“Keep track of it. I want to know what it is doing.”
“We will do our best but the Sat is moving out of position and the next is fifteen out.”
“Great, see if we have any drones in the area.”
“We have one that was going to see what the GFS is dealing with. We can get a second in the area in ten.”
“Do it that is better than fifteen.”
“Major can you inform command that I will be taking our prisoner to Lanikai for treatment. I do not like how he is doing.”
“OK Lieutenant, But I want you to take the Dragons Clutch’s Infantry with you so you have some extra security. His people have been operating in this area for a while now.”
“I understand Major. Can you also make sure my ride gets picked up?”
“It will travel with us and the salvage. I will inform command that we will go to Lanikai as well.”
“OK people you all know the drill get into the shelters and stay put until the all clear is sounded.”
“Get the automated weapons on line. I don’t think they will do much but we have them so we will use them.”
“We have everything locked down as well as we can and the last of the workers are entering the shelters.”
“Good, now all we can do is ride it out.”
“We need a trauma doc over here ASAP.” Debbie calls to the desk. “He has taken a concussion and some other minor wounds.”
“Get a gurney over here ASAP. Have room two ready.” The nurse moves to the prisoner. “How has he been responding?”
“He has been in and out for the last hour. I have been doing my best to keep him focused and awake.”
“Good, we need to get him into a bed so the Doc can give him a good look over.” The nurse looks at all the armored troopers. “Are they necessary?”
“Not all but some will be in the room with us.” Debbie looks at the troopers. “You four outside, Stay by the main doors.” She informs the Hands BA Troopers. “You four are at the other entrance. Tell the Karnov it is to take up an air patrol now.” She looks at the second squad of Hand troopers. “I need you eight to walk the outside in pairs and keep it random.” She looks at the Clutch's Raiden troopers. “Make sure that your transports are refueled and ready to fly in a moment’s notice.” She looks at the Ghost jump infantry. “Want one squad here and in the room and the second squad on the floor above.” A bunch of yes mam and Hai’s will sound out and the troopers will move out.
“OK so let’s get the 'Mech ready for transport. Take it easy on it as we did a lot of damage to it. Get the prisoners gear stored.” Crash gets the force ready to move out. “We will need to get the Archer set for transport as well.”
The Medivac will show up looking for the prisoner. “We sent him out, he did not look good and you were too far out.” Looking around at the battle site. “You in the Ostsol can you recover the arm that was shot off. It is over there.” Crash points to a location.
“Will do Major. FYI I am MechWarrior Sandra.” She moves off to the location.
“You might as well stay with us as we will be going to Lanikai.” Crash informs the medivac crew.
“Major if we have room on the transports can we have the Hollander ride one also. She has taken lot of damage.”
“We will make that happen.” Crash informs the IronBorn. “Lieutenant Yang, can you and the Ghost ‘Mechs run a patrol about half a klick out just to make sure that the others are not looking to come back.”
“So for the rest of us make any minor repairs you can and we will need to setup watch rotations until the transports get here.”
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“Well Major Franks to answer your first question I will not be returning to the Dogs this will be my work. I will be here as a member of the GSF liaison office until the Chiji replaces me. As for your second I hope to make it to all of the GSF locations to meet with each of the units.”
(since my posts did not post i am putting them up again)
Well we look forward to seeing you then, and please visit our bases in what ever order you wish and if security is any issue you don't have to give advanced notice when coming to my base. I have no issues with unexpected guests but i can not speck for the rest of the command. If you or any of your contingent have any diet restrictions please let me know upon your arrival.
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“I think we will need to re-think the militia deployments to the system.” Sho-sa Josef looks into his screen.
“We will have extra help with this but yes we will need to look over what units are at what stations.” Meiyo thinks as she looks over unit deployments. “I will be talking with Precentor Wilks to see if he can send one or two of his units to some of the stations. I will also have the GSF return all units to Nejiro as these units will be needed here more.”
“We can pick up some of the slack as we will have the Pegasus units entering service over the next six (6) months or so.”
............now on the re-deployment of the off world forces. If you want Starting next month (May in game) you can bring home your off world force. you the boys in the north I have had some ideas and Fyall know what they are so if your are game let me know.
The Hammers wish to bring the off world troops home
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“Sir that ship in not going to Yousai it is going to Plant 1.”
“Get the Plant’s security to get the workers to shelter and get the GFS moving to the plant NOW!”
“On it sir.”
“Sir the Ghosts will bring in Winters Dream’s forces with them. The ComGuard will bring the Eagle’s Tears with them. We have a transport the will bring in the Ironborn, Hands of the Goddess, Dragon’s Clutch and Loyalty Forsaken units. We are diverting a transport to Get the Hammer’s and Road’s Warriors.”
“Very well make sure that the air control crews and the transport system understand that all four to those ships have alpha clearance.”
“Hai!”
OK so a bit more for the mission.
You will be coming in as follows .... first turn Eagle's Tears and ComGuard .... two (2) turns later IronBorn, Hands of the Goddess, Dragons Clutch and Loyalty Forsaken (yes I know you will not be here) .... turn (2) after that will be the Ghosts and Winters Dream .... last will be Kiah's Hammers and Road's Warriors one (1) turn later. As you are entering at different times you will also get different home edges as well so show the different places you are coming from. The Tear's/ComGuard .... Ghost's/Dream will be entering along the long edge. IronBorn/Hands/Clutch ... Hammers/Warriors will be the back short edge.
You will have a waterway, scattered woods and some hills in the area. You will also have a security fence with a road behind it on the back edge. you will also have a road with a bridge to cross the water.
Any units from the last mission are in the field and can not be used on this one.
Rock and Roll people :bruce6sg:
We may want to bring mechs that can jump over the river and if possible hovers or air troop transports.
also keep in mind that the faster the turns are done the faster the troops that can reinforce you can arrive onto the field.
questions
1 what is made at this plant?
2 can we get information as to which buildings have the evac shelters in them for the plant personnel, so that we may more quickly send BA to protect them
3 where are the completed items stored , so that we might be able to prevent the enemy from getting into that building
4 is there anyway we can blockade the access road to the plant so that the merchandise can not be driven off by the attackers?
5 can we get information what each building of the plant contains
that is all i can think of for now what do the rest of you think? we should come up with a plan of action so this goes more smoothly
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“Sir that DS just did a touch and go.”
“Keep track of it. I want to know what it is doing.”
“We will do our best but the Sat is moving out of position and the next is fifteen out.”
“Great, see if we have any drones in the area.”
“We have one that was going to see what the GFS is dealing with. We can get a second in the area in ten.”
“Do it that is better than fifteen.”
Drones are great , are they made on world and if so how insane is the cost?
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“How long for the Medivac to get here?” Debbie asks.
“They are about thirty out.”
“Great, OK keep an eye on him I don’t like how he is drifting in and out.” She walks to the front of the Bandit. “Can you get me the Hands Karnov? Please.”
“Yes Lieutenant.”
“Sergeant have the pilot get that bird ready to fly, we need to get this guy to medical ASAP.”
“On it Lt.”
Would it be possible for a medivac unit to become something that is deployed with us from now on and have them stay off the field of fire unless they are needed?
since we deploy far afield it would give us a better medical response time.
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We may want to bring mechs that can jump over the river and if possible hovers or air troop transports.
also keep in mind that the faster the turns are done the faster the troops that can reinforce you can arrive onto the field.
questions
1 what is made at this plant?
Tokugawa Heavy Tank, Skulker Wheeled Scout Tank, Hetzer Wheeled Assault Gun, Light SRM Carrier and Striker Light Tank
2 can we get information as to which buildings have the evac shelters in them for the plant personnel, so that we may more quickly send BA to protect them
Yes
3 where are the completed items stored , so that we might be able to prevent the enemy from getting into that building
All items to make the vehicles (armor, power trains, weapons, sensor systems and so on)
4 is there anyway we can blockade the access road to the plant so that the merchandise can not be driven off by the attackers?
If you want to pull some of your force to do this. The roads in to the site are not on the side you will be at.
5 can we get information what each building of the plant contains
that is all i can think of for now what do the rest of you think? we should come up with a plan of action so this goes more smoothly
you will not be fighting in the plant. That would be bad. if they get past you the next mission will be in the plant and at that time I will give you the information.
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Drones are great , are they made on world and if so how insane is the cost?
Yes drones are made on world, but very few. it will take a year plus at this time just to get one.
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Would it be possible for a medivac unit to become something that is deployed with us from now on and have them stay off the field of fire unless they are needed?
since we deploy far afield it would give us a better medical response time.
yes you can but not all member units of the GSF have them to use.
in some missions you may want something better as you are/will be very far from a town/village/city. also something of limited supply in the GSF.
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Did the dropship take off from the surface, or is it coming from off-world?
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Did the dropship take off from the surface, or is it coming from off-world?
the DS came in from orbit and did a touch and go in a flat area a few klicks away from the plant.
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Okay since Antony needs this information and we should be posting our forces more then just the day before the game this is what the Hammers are fielding.
Alpha Karnov with 2 squads of I.S. grey death scout and one squad I.S. jump
great wyrm
Templar (TLR1-OC) with 1 squad of clan elementals
Pegasus (DCM C3 unit)
everyone please get your forces posted up
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I'm bringing all fast units. Griffin, Clint, Vedette Medium tank, and Maxim with infantry.
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"Mechwarrior Fuka Hiyami, report to 'Mech bay immediately for sortie debriefing."
Fuka suited up and headed to the 'Mech bay, confused as to what was happening. Arriving, she saw Crow's Eye being readied for launch. Sgt Majors Wynch and Kenning were waiting as well as the Blizzard crew.
"Nee-san, " She asked Julia. "Why was I ordered into the field? I thought the Hilo Defense Force wouldn't be ready for another month."
"The brass has decided to give you a different defense mission while you're waiting." Said Julia.
"You're coming with us to Plant 1. Somebody's attacking the militia's tank production facilities." Said Wynch. "Though why the Colonel's sending you in the slowest machine in the camp alongside 3 of the fastest, I have no idea."
"It's probably because all the faster 'Mechs are on recon duty or are out in the field." Kenning pointed out.
"Even so, he wants to send a rookie with us?" Asked Wynch.
"Probably so she can get the experience to defend Hilo once the city defense force is up and running." Said Julia.
"Well if that's the way it is," supposed Wynch, "we can make sure she gets everything she needs. Don't worry, Fuka-san, just follow my lead and we'll get through this."
"Hai." Fuka responded.
Anthony, my force for Sunday will be: Regulators Alpha and Bravo (Charles Wynch and Edward Kenning), the Blizzard with Alpha Foot Platoon, and Crow's Eye (the Marauder 5M) with Fuka at the controls(I want to get her XP up).
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“S.O.B. how many got into the factory?” Kiah asks over the comms.
“All the VTOLs and hover transports. On the good side one of them was the support model.”
“Somehow I don’t think the Owens pilot is happy about that fact.”
“Seven of the ‘Mechs got in but the Mercury is not a happy camper with the damage it took.”
“The two Stygians and Harasser also made it in.”
“The Mongoose and Anubis did not go with the others. They headed off before the mines that the Tears Avatar dropped. They will enter from a different point.” Captain Tan added in.
“OK so all that can move into the plant.” Kiah tells the other units. “Tears you will have to stay here. With the cannon jam and most of you other members out of the fight you will keep an eye on our new friend. Make sure that he gets good care when the support units get here.” She gives the Templar’s throttle a push to max. “Keep him alive.”
“Yes mam.” Comes from one of the two troopers working him out of the Hussar.
“I want the units still on ship to drop so they can keep our uninvited guests from getting away.” Kiah informs command. “I know that Dropper is around so our units will need to come in from different sides. We will push from where they entered.”
“Roget that Major we will vector them so you will have three sides covered.”
“OK looks like the new toys will get to play. The GSF did some damage, let’s see what we can do.”
“Jack with what my people think and with some of what has been happening as of late I think you need to have your people work with mine and maybe we should ask Wilkes to have his people work with us on the upcoming event.” Westfeild informs Jack.
“YA we will need to have the best we have making sure we have no problems.”
“My people can stay out of sight but be close just in case.”
“This is got to be a first.”
“What?”
“A DCMS NCO happy that the ISF has people on world.”
“Well if we were just DCA we would not be of as much help for this now would we?”
“True.” Jack looks at Westfeild. “Will the 565th be at the Spaceport?”
“Yes, along with the 268th just in case.”
“Good I know that all Militias and GSF units will be on alert. Even the ones we don’t want to be on alert. I’m sure that Wilkes will have his people ready as well.”
“Well Kono will have her people on the ready.”
“Kono?” Jack gives him a raised eyebrow. “A bit informal for you sir?”
“Knock it off Jack. We are not talking as DCMS/DCA for one and I know very well you know.”
“Who me? I know very little.” Big smile on his face. “After all I’m just a non-com jarhead. What could I know?” The smile gets bigger.
“Right just a non-com jarhead and I’m Victors long lost brother-in-law.” He looks Jack in the eye. “I have your jacket you know and not the one with all the black ink.”
“Just the one with a lot of black ink.” Jack smiles.
“So you can have a couple of your units take up station here in system?”
“Yes, they have returned for other duties and will need to be stationed here.” Wilks looks at something off screen. “I will ask for any help you can give in the form of money or supplies as we are not as well supplied as before.”
“I understand with all that is going on in the Sphere none of us are well supplied.” Meiyo looks over her pad. “I can offer your units the same supply setup that the GSF has. We will supply standard armor and ammunitions. Any “Mechs they disable they can have but any armored units we have the first rights too. I will also offer a base for any unit plus food and medical. They will also have a militia unit to help defend the site they are at.” She will look off screen for a moment. “Plus a combat bonus if they see any combat.”
“That will work for me.”
“Major do you have some time?”
“Sure Everett, what’s up?”
“Well to start we finished the repairs on the Firefly, so she is ready if we need her.”
“That is good, having an extra recon ‘Mech is good thing.”
“Well you just need to pick who will use her. I thinking maybe Dillon, as not having the Piranha in the field would be better for the unit as it is so light, with so many short range weapons and last off it needs Clanner parts. Maybe if we put the Piranha a QRF or security force but having a cadet in it has forced us to keep it out of many of the missions so far.”
“I will keep that in mind. So what other news do you have for me? I know you did not come here just for that.”
“Well Gunther and I have worked up a list of the Pegasus gear, this is what we think. The Battlemaster and Banshee as both need the least repairs and the firepower they bring to the field. Next up the Dervish and Griffin for the mobile fire support they would give the unit. After them the Wraith and Zeus they will need some major work but each will have a place for us to use them in. Last off the Victor and Shadow Hawk, they will take the longest as we will need to source the auto cannons they use plus the ammunitions as well.”
“OK so do what you need to but do keep in mind we are not made of money and working with Stark money is tight.”
“Got it covered.”
“Isha Musashi I have finished looking over the salvage from Pegasus and the techs and feel that we can have Kestrels on line in two months as the local production has started we can get the need parts here.” Chief Technician Nakajima informs her. “With some luck and help from local shops we should get the Cobras operational in six months going by Kashira Sato and her team. The Battlemechs will be more of a problem as we are light on people with the skills need in their repair. The team under Kashira Kitakam has informed me that the Rakahasa will be the first on line as it needs the least repair time. The Tempest and Hercules would be the next to that can re-enter service next with the Gallowglas last.”
“Please do as you see fit. But please to keep in mind that funding is not unlimited no matter what my grandsons think.”
“Hai Isha. This is why we have put the list together the way we did. Units to be repaired in the stated order so we can get need repair items out here and not have to pay premium shipping prices. We will work with as many local suppliers as we can but some items will need to come from the units manufacture.”
“Understood pleas keep me informed on your progress.”
“Hai Isha.”
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Cobra? Wish it had been offered in a recent trade. Somebody could have gotten away with murder
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Next mission date is 10/15
“Duke the VTOLs have arrived and the flight mechanics have given them a once over.” Alexander informs his commander. “They figure is will take four to six months to get them both back in to service.”
“Not too bad when remembers what happened to them.” Duke looks at his chief tech. “Order what you need to repair them and inform Jesse and Carl to get some sim time on them.”
“Ja.”
“Isha the Chimera salvage is here where would you like us to store it?
“In the main storage bay, have the tech do what they need to so if we need any of it the items are ready.”
“Hai Isha!”
“Adept I have some cargo that will be of use to you. Have your tech take the Toyama out of storage and use these specs to up-grade it. This will be your new ride.” He hands the Adept a pad. “I would take the time it will take the techs make the up-grades to understand how it operates. For now you will take this ‘Mech out of storage and add it to you command unit so it will be back to full strength. From the records you have a tech that will do as the pilot. You will also do well if you have her train on your current ‘Mech as well. This way when you move up she will keep you level II in net as her ‘Mech in not.”
“As you command sir, the techs will get on the ASAP and training will start.”
He hands the Adept a second pad. “You will also have this equipment removed from storage and a new level II will be made ready. You will be advised to find someone to pilot the ‘Mech that will be open when you two switch so that this will be the security for this unit.”
The Adept looks over this pad. “I do not have people to man this equipment.”
“I have made arrangements, the crews and troopers will be in on the next supply run.”
“Precentor we are now ready to salvage the Baron. She can jump but not much more. We have her fighter squadron back on line so they will provide escort if anyone try to stop her from jumping out of system. She can make the jump when she is clear of the belt. Will she take the salvaged DropShips as well?”
“No she does not have docking collars. We do have a ship inbound that can take them and escort her but we will need to find a safe place for the cargo dropships that will have to stay. Command will have to send a ship to pick them up.”
“Yes Precentor! I shall inform all commands that we will need an extra ship to pick up the cargo ships.”
“Adept when the cargo ships are empty have the salvage crews load anything of use on them.”
“Yes sir.”
“It is good that she can get out of system soon. We have been lucky so far that the locals or ComSar have not spotted this. We will have to keep things moving here to keep them blind while she is moved to a jump point.”
“I will keep my forces on alert in case the locals try something here.”
“With what happened on the mainland with our last raid an extra one will keep them looking were we want them to look.”
“Sir a drone just spotted that unit from last month the mined the GSF and ComGaurd on Malik lands”
“OK get Malik up to speed on this also have a sat moved to keep an eye on them.”
“Working in that.”
“Let the ComGuard know they may want in on this one. Also inform all GSF commands they are on standby alert”
“Hai”
OK so this is your next mission.
Standard unit setups and any units in the field are still in the field.
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well...
that was PAINFULL :shocked:
(on a side note, I am ANNOYED that the smiley in a wheelchair is apparently no-longer available in the additional smileys)
sooo, anyone got spare parts for an owens? like... half an owens worth?
getting really annoyed that I couldn't even hit stuff with PULSE LASERS at SHORT RANGE when NOT MOVING because of the ridiculous modifiers :headbang:
especially when I had to put guys in suicide slots to even slow them down.
ah well, at least I got to be in combat this last mission... not that it went well.
as for the next mission... is this a dropship intercept mission, or am I reading the post wrong?
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I won't have hot water until Monday evening. The heater was drowned and parts can't be obtained until Monday. How did everyone else do during the Deluge?
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well...
that was PAINFULL :shocked:
(on a side note, I am ANNOYED that the smiley in a wheelchair is apparently no-longer available in the additional smileys)
sooo, anyone got spare parts for an owens? like... half an owens worth?
getting really annoyed that I couldn't even hit stuff with PULSE LASERS at SHORT RANGE when NOT MOVING because of the ridiculous modifiers :headbang:
especially when I had to put guys in suicide slots to even slow them down.
ah well, at least I got to be in combat this last mission... not that it went well.
What happens when you play speed bump :evil: and the other guy is moving fast :police:
as for the next mission... is this a dropship intercept mission, or am I reading the post wrong?
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You have it wrong. This mission you all will be dealing with a group that likes to drop mines. they were in mission 79. this was at the end of the last month (game time that is :tongue:).
for the others all of you need to pick your forces as well. Only got two weeks :cool:
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I won't have hot water until Monday evening. The heater was drowned and parts can't be obtained until Monday. How did everyone else do during the Deluge?
OH the fun of the Sought Shore :huh:
We did not to to bad, just some road flooding is all.
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This mission you all will be dealing with a group that likes to drop mines. they were in mission 79. this was at the end of the last month (game time that is :tongue:).
for the others all of you need to pick your forces as well. Only got two weeks :cool:
Are these the fukapop boys?
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deluge? what deluge? Nothing but blue skies here since Lee passed by. and cold showers are better than no shower.
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We got 8 inches of rain on Friday.
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Are these the fukapop boys?
correct
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“S.O.B. how many got into the factory?” Kiah asks over the comms.
“All the VTOLs and hover transports. On the good side one of them was the support model.”
“Somehow I don’t think the Owens pilot is happy about that fact.”
“Seven of the ‘Mechs got in but the Mercury is not a happy camper with the damage it took.”
“The two Stygians and Harasser also made it in.”
“The Mongoose and Anubis did not go with the others. They headed off before the mines that the Tears Avatar dropped. They will enter from a different point.” Captain Tan added in.
“OK so all that can move into the plant.” Kiah tells the other units. “Tears you will have to stay here. With the cannon jam and most of you other members out of the fight you will keep an eye on our new friend. Make sure that he gets good care when the support units get here.” She gives the Templar’s throttle a push to max. “Keep him alive.”
“Yes mam.” Comes from one of the two troopers working him out of the Hussar.
“I want the units still on ship to drop so they can keep our uninvited guests from getting away.” Kiah informs command. “I know that Dropper is around so our units will need to come in from different sides. We will push from where they entered.”
“Roget that Major we will vector them so you will have three sides covered.”
“OK looks like the new toys will get to play. The GSF did some damage, let’s see what we can do.”
Lets continue into the factory and kick these guys the **** out
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“Major do you have some time?”
“Sure Everett, what’s up?”
“Well to start we finished the repairs on the Firefly, so she is ready if we need her.”
“That is good, having an extra recon ‘Mech is good thing.”
“Well you just need to pick who will use her. I thinking maybe Dillon, as not having the Piranha in the field would be better for the unit as it is so light, with so many short range weapons and last off it needs Clanner parts. Maybe if we put the Piranha a QRF or security force but having a cadet in it has forced us to keep it out of many of the missions so far.”
“I will keep that in mind. So what other news do you have for me? I know you did not come here just for that.”
“Well Gunther and I have worked up a list of the Pegasus gear, this is what we think. The Battlemaster and Banshee as both need the least repairs and the firepower they bring to the field. Next up the Dervish and Griffin for the mobile fire support they would give the unit. After them the Wraith and Zeus they will need some major work but each will have a place for us to use them in. Last off the Victor and Shadow Hawk, they will take the longest as we will need to source the auto cannons they use plus the ammunitions as well.”
“OK so do what you need to but do keep in mind we are not made of money and working with Stark money is tight.”
“Got it covered.”
Kiah sits back in her chair "you got it covered? I most likely don't want to know exactly what that means I suppose"
"no"
Kiah laughs and gets up moving around her desk. "okay I agree with all you have proposed, come on I walk you back to the hangers and we can come up with a plan of action for some of the other cadets as well as we walk. I have not yet walked though the base this morning."
Together they leave her office, her body gaurds following at a discreet distance.
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Are the Fukapop Boys in the factory or is that another mission?
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Are the Fukapop Boys in the factory or is that another mission?
no they are not.
they are the mission you will be dealing Sunday.
The second part paat of the Plant 1 mission will be the one after this one.
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OK just a little something so everyone is on the same page.
The mission Sunday will be dealing with forces around the Angel Falls.
All units will need to pick forces for this mission. All units that were used for the last two missions are still in the field.
See you Sunday.
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I'll be bringing my Victor, both Schiltrons, and the Cavalry and friends for Sunday.
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OK just a little something so everyone is on the same page.
The mission Sunday will be dealing with forces around the Angel Falls.
All units will need to pick forces for this mission. All units that were used for the last two missions are still in the field.
See you Sunday.
kiahs hammers are fielding
archer
manticore heavy
sturmfeur heavy tank tank
manteuffel attack tank
is standard battle armor
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mission picks -
hunter
jenner
maxim 2
schiltron 2
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mission picks -
hunter
jenner
maxim 2
schiltron 2
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your Hunter is with the Convoy Escort. need to pick something different sir.
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I’ve received permission to announce that the WWE will take place on New Earth in the ilClan Era in 3152. The Capellans will be fighting the Wolves, Jade Falcons, Smoke Jaguars, and Snow Ravens.
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WWE when?
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WWE when?
as of now 11/5. I will be going to see about other dates as they did not know what they had open.
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“OK we will need you to look around. We will be setting new codes for the depot and see what we can to keep an eye on the area. GSF command out.”
“Adept I want you to look into these markings that we found on the ammo crates.”
“Yes sir.”
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as of now 11/5. I will be going to see about other dates as they did not know what they had open.
:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :cussing:
It would be the month the dragon twins have to see their doc.
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OK so I setup 12/3 and 12/17. so hope we can keep them :lipsrsealed:
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TWO DATES in December, one I can do two could make life interesting
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just a reminder that Sunday will be the World Wide Event.
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hey gang -
Sometimes, it just doesn't pay to get up in the morning... having car issues. Won't be able to attend unless there's someone able to provide transportation at the last second. Call me if so. (will actually be near the phone considering the situation)
REEEEEAAAALY wanted to play Smoke Jaguars for a change. :sad:
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P.S. - hope you all enjoy it
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In the future, you may want to give us a call as soon as you find out.
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that would have required a working brain.... which was not present at the time.
don't forget to vote today everyone!
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As the Dai Ichizoku {great clans} obligations in the Founders Agreement were meant to establish culture and civilization, they are more rigid than that of the koichizoku obligations - which were meant to encourage immigration and the collection of knowledge and skills, and so the Dai Ichizoku were required to build a shared culture and to establish necessary infrastructure with heavy industries, and services. They were 'encouraged' to establish towns, and even cities, as central locations for their endeavors in education, healthcare, defense, communications, transportation, banking and finance, and raw material production and processing (both planetary and stellar). Factories, light industry, commerce, and small businesses would follow.
Excerpt from The Founders Agreement: A History of Nejiro
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Quotable
seoi zoeng syun gou
{if water rises a ship is elevated}
a rising tide lifts all boats
aphorism
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Industrial agriculture began to establish itself, and soon proved that modern farming methods using ancient wisdom could produce crops in the quality and quantity demanded using sustainable organic techniques and processes. Parliament then regulated that the whole industry would follow suit, concurrently with a comprehensive list of laws and regulations for environmental and climate protection. This was in keeping with several of the Founders Agreement mission statements of clean air, clean water, and clean food that were especially important to the spaceborne Members.
Excerpt from The Founders Agreement: A History of Nejiro
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Quotable
Politics more like a sword duel than it appears. Your opponent measure. Yourself measure. Gauge, where you can, which moves feints are, which in deadly earnest, what your opponent sacrifice will, what he will to the last guard.
Weaponmaster Alberich
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Saganami {wave of destiny} Dai Ichizoku {great clan}
the heart of the core trio of families, the Sankaku {triangle} - Zakharovich and Tikhonovich, and Saganami - that engineered the Founders Project and the Nejiro Project
Kamon phoenix rising from flames
Colors midnight blue and dark grey
Motto (evolved thru the ages) Hi ni yotte tanzo sa reta {forged by fire}
renascendo flamma {reborn through flame}
renatus igne {reborn through fire}
Delm -Chiji- Meiyo Saganami
Spouse (Sho-ko) Jack Nakatomi
{Heir presumptive Yasha Saganami}
Zokucho/Matrona Chiyo Saganami
heir Kimiko Saganami
Founders MP Takeru Saganami
Founders MP Midori Saganami
Spokesperson Noah Karasu
Military Liaison (Sho-ko) Jack Nakatomi
Orca Fleet (naval fleet and merchant marine) Commander Sho-sa Danyel Tsaplin
Saganami Household Guard Commander Chu-sa Taylor Byrde
Saganami Household Security Commander Hideki Saganami
Saganami Ceremonial Guard (traditional samurai armor, masks, and weapons of modern and indigenus materials) Commander Sho-sa Shizuka Fukuro
Devil Dogs PMC Commander Tai-sa Sebastian Taka
Suzaku Guard Commander Sho-sa Barnaby Nelson (Meiyo's personal guard contingent composed of retired and non-active members of the DCA who followed her to Nejiro after her father's death)
Associate Families: Corvus, Karasu, Fukuro, Taka, Musashi, Washi, Kestrel, Byrde, Kusanagi, Branwen
Major Territorial Holdings: Saganami Shiro (2589 sq km landhold northwest of Yousai), Hyako no Shimajima (Hyakushima {hundreds of islands} - an enormous archipelago located in/around the equatorial area, MAWS headquarters and main training facility located on Hawaiishima), Bridges (chartered city located in the lagoon at the mouth of the Tone-gawa, a transport nexus for the starport with support from commerce and tourism), Majuro (a chartered industrial city on the shores of Lake Wanaka on the Shinrin continent, Nejiro), Tokage Hozon Shimasa, Governors Palace (73000 sq meters in the center of Yousai), Dendarii Archipelago (subartcic to arctic mountainous, volcanic, island chain in the northwestern hemisphere - MAWS polar training facility located on Tundra the northernmost island of the archipelago), Quezon (chartered city on the northeastern coast of the continent of Tairiku with a focus on digital technology and communications - the silicon valley of Nejiro), assorted planetary and stellar properties
Major Corporate Holdings: Phoenix Industries
Vermillion Bird Associates - investments and hedge fund, AUM 87 trillion Ryu for the Saganami Dai Ichizoku membership and select clients
Phoenix Mercantile - (since 2278) interstellar dry goods and sundries, biennial catalog after Nejiro Trade Show with artisanal handicrafts, agriculture, water ice, raw materials, technology, also cargo and passenger services to the Draconis Combine, the Izar Cluster, the Periphery, and the Inner Sphere houses with their fleet of jumpships and dropships, in partnership with Horizon Tradeships and Neptune Orient Lines whom they convoy through interstellar space with
Mighty Earth - (Phoenix Mercantile's first subsidiary begun after their first permanent ports and trade houses were established) interstellar trading, purchasing, and distributing grain and other agricultural commodities including livestock and feed, also owns and operates several Nejiroan and interstellar farms, plantations, food and agricultural machinery factories that produce a variety of agricultural commodities and technology (e.g. biofuel, fertilizer, eggs, tractors, chips)
Phoenix Industries - a holding and umbrella corporation for all Saganami family and Ichizoku business interests and assets (including shares and licenses), a privately held company
Devil Dogs PMC - established after the o-ekibyo {great blight} of the early twenty ninth century, to raise funds quickly for the recovery of Nejiro, (as mercenaries, security specialists, bodyguards, gladiators, and bounty hunters), later developed into a large respected mercenary company accepting work in many parts of the Sphere and the Periphery, worked most currently in the Chaos March, the game worlds, and the Periphery but they recently (Dec. 3067) terminated most of their contracts (except for those in the Draconis Combine for family, Phoenix Mercantile interests, and contracted Kurita interests), as they were recalled home for wartime status refit, currently they are more than a regiment in strength with armor, mechanized infantry, battle armor, and support assets including their own transport
Marine Advanced Warfighting Schools (MAWS) - established to train the local militias, local fleet marines, and the Devil Dogs, as well as the NDT - Nejiro Defense Troop including the Space Marines, and the NPO - Nejiro Peace Officers including the Celestial Patrol, in basic and advanced combat and war, it has expanded to include select mercenary units and units of the DCA and DCMS
Dean Dr. Donald Yamamoto
Director Tai-sa Keil Zinni DCMS (non-active reserve)
Commander Sho-sa Xander Harris-Saganami
Akai Yoake Military Academy - to educate, train, and inspire Nejiro's military corps, it prepares young people to become officers of competence, character, and compassion, with additional programs to educate law enforcement personnel, community police, judge advocate investigators and lawyers, security personnel, technical personnel, medics and emergency personnel, hazardous materials personnel
Superintendent General Jade Hohiro DCMS retired
Dean Dr. Tomoe Sakade
Director Sho-sa Jamie Martinson DCMS (non-active reserve)
Nagoya University - ivy league private university located in Quezon
Artisan Ironwood - Stratosphere Ironwood trees are native to Nejiro and grow almost exclusively in the Tokage Hozon Shimasu {great lizard (saurian) preserve} and scattered through the Sequoia Rainforest, the trees are known for their great height and density - and their pride of place on the Nejiro flag, the tallest living tree is the Hyperion (173 meters) - most trees are within a few meters of this, the preserve property is wholly owned by the Saganami family and may not be leased, sold, or gifted, only thirty trees are harvested from the preserve every two years by Ironwood Forestry Management (five seedlings are planted for every tree removed) and only five of these are auctioned off - usually at the Nejiro Trade Show and the proceeds benefit several charities and educational funds, there are small groves of these trees planted on Parliament Hill, in front of the Governors Palace, in Jiyu Park in Yousai, in Sakura Onsen, the Garden of Tears in Hilo, and in groves around the Saganami landhold and Saganami Shiro, furniture made from stratosphere ironwood are highly sought after by interstellar collectors for their beauty, rarity, and their antiablative and antiballistic properties (they are also water resistant, acid resistant, and fire resistant), the pieces are distinctive due to the ring patterns and the finishing processes which lends unique distinguishing red color variants, stratosphere ironwood fibers and sap are used in products from paper to adhesives and medical treatments to textile composites for armor and hazardous environment and materials gear produced by Ironwood Composites, Ironwood Bo crafts staffs, bows and arrows, and fighting sticks for combat and competition
Aegis Arms - produces military support and personnel weapons, military vehicles, and electronic warfare systems, they have acquired licenses to produce the Tokugawa Heavy Tank, Crow Vtols, Sabaku Kaze Heavy Scout Hover Tank, and Saxon Apc's (all varieties), plants one thru four have recently started production of these vehicles along with other internal combustion (hydrogen cell) military combat and support vehicles (production of the new vehicles at this time is limited to no more than three dozen per annum), a variety of other vehicles are also produced at Aegis Arms industrial parks including apcs, skulker wheeled scout tank, hetzer wheeled assault gun, light srm carrier, striker light tank, packrat, pegasus scout hover tank, plainsman medium hover tank, saladin assault tank, scimitar medium hover tank, harasser missile platform, gladius medium hover tank, sand devil ii scout tank, condor heavy hover tank, maxim hover transport, scorpion light tank, galleon light tank, vedette medium tank, bulldog medium tank, heavy lrm carrier, pike support vehicle, lrm carrier, srm carrier, karnov ur transport, soar vtol, kestrel vtol
Vertical Farms - a series of urban high rise complexes located across Nejiro that includes warehouses and agricultural aquariums that employ environment controlled indoor farm fields and pastures, rooftop farms and apiaries, greenhouses and ponic facilities to produce organic free range livestock, fish, and hectares of grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, and edible flowers, they operate their own farmstands and wholesale markets and many of the facilities are open to the public for tours, picking parties, or to their gardens and parks
Vital Agriculture - (PI is the majority shareholder in partnership with Forty Centuries BioAg and the Rhee Dai Ichizoku) organically sustained industrial agriculture field farms that produces livestock and crops, food products, fibers, biofuels, perfumes, dyes, and medicines - about forty percent of total production is exported to interstellar markets
Rooftop Magic Bee Farms - leases rooftops from factories and warehouses in Yousai, Leyte, and Hilo where they grow dwarf citrus, peach, and fig trees, also barley, wild poppy, goldenrod, wild bergamot, buckwheat, clover, and other honeybee attracting plants for their apiaries also installed on the roofs to produce a large line of products including fruit, herbs, honey, beeswax products, candies, mead, beer, and small batches of single malt scotch
Taiyo Energy - (PI owns board chair shares) green energy utility supplying power on Nejiro to much of northern Tairiku and northern Shinrin, they also manufacture equipment, tools, hydrogen cells and generators
Vulcan Arms Industrial Park - originally established by Phoenix Mercantile among the remains of a Terran Hegemony facility, some decades before the Nejiro Project was a thought, as a materials processing facility and trade station with the indigenous population, over time it evolved into a secure military manufacturing and research facility the size of a small city located a few hundred kilometers north of the city of Majuro on the Shinrin continent and operates its own ports (naval and commercial), rail, and air station, Vulcan Arms itself manufactures personnel weapons of high quality and distinction - their custom shop offers hand fitted individually built and refined knives, rifles, and handguns but there is a long waiting list
Sentinel Media Group - a publishing company with interests in journalism, books, music, and television, they own and operate The Sentinel a daily newspaper available in print and digital formats covering interstellar, stellar and global news, the Cherry Blossom Publishing House is a commercial publisher that produces print and digital books and periodicals, the Watchmen News Network (WNN) is a twenty eight hour news channel covering interstellar headlines, global and stellar news in depth with media and digital outlets, Heritage Broadcasting Company (HBC) produces and broadcasts public television and radio over media and digital outlets, Tower Music offers recording and publishing services and many of the biggest names in the industry are their clients
Sakura Onsen - located on Mt. Horaji in the Sunlight Mountains (a chain in the northeastern Kiso Mountains) in the Hoshizora Chiku it is a private hot springs resort originally established for Phoenix Industries employees and Saganami Dai Ichizoku members, in recent decades it has expanded to include other ichizoku and independent interests, it is home to the always popular Natsu Matsuri {summer festival}, the wider location has been classed as a natural preserve and non-industrial area and has been declared a National Heritage Site
Yuzen Zomen Kimono - lead designer Eva Raven and her team create traditional handcrafted kimono, yukata and fans featuring designs that through layered dyeing techniques appear like famous and original ink wash paintings, they also employ these techniques on scarves, ties, and vests
Tamahagene Bladesmith - master metal smith and owner Akitsugu Amata and his team Keith Austin, Masamine Sumitami, and Eila Larivaara create traditionally handforged japanese style true swords and accessories
Beau Monde - an haute couture and luxury ready to wear fashion house that includes several custom clothiers including Meiyo's personal stylist Yuniya Kawamura
Bennu Jewels - boutique jewelry shops with their own original designs located in Yousai, Lanikai, Bridges, Port Fortuna, Yakan, and Sakura Onsen
Meridian Funds - (PI owns board chair shares) venture capital firm operating in the Nejiro stellar system, the Izar Cluster, and the Draconis Combine periphery, (current President and CEO Claude Dubois married to Chiyo Saganami)
Akoya Kuroshinju {black pearls} - crafts couture jewelry after the retrieval of pearls from their wild and farmed pearl beds in the tropical waters of Hyakushima
OKI Electric - global and stellar wireless internet service provider, social media platform Tsuro {passage}, provides instant communication via audio, video, and/or text, image conversations, conferences, chats, secure digital wallet, streaming services, comic and manga distribution, and news distribution, also provides military technology solutions, manufactures automatic teller machines, commercial and industrial printers, and multifunction devices
Koun'na Unchin - global freight services headquartered in Leyte for commercial and residential customers
TransContainer Limited - global commercial freight services headquartered at the spaceport
Vesathai Fort - a gamers paradise with everything from arcade games to pachinko, card and dice games, console games, and tabletop battles, there are Mech simulators (enough to battle up to two regiments), there is a casino, mahjong parlor, a sports bar with multiple screens, a public karaoke bar, private karaoke suites, there is a live concert hall, an e-stadium, and immersive virtual reality suites (which require separate reservations and tickets) located in Hilo, Yakan, Quezon, Opal Port, Port Fortuna and opening in Rainbow, Siniy, and Bridges
Owner Aidan Draper
Head of Security Kouhei Kaneshiro
Lead Computer Engineer Quinten McCabe
Lead Software Engineer Bela Jenkins
Yomiuri Land - covers two city blocks in Yousai of glass enclosed multileval waterpark that includes swimming pools, dive pools, wave pools, simulated beaches, slides, tube rides, rope swings, and watercoasters, the top deck has an adults only beachside wave pool with bar service, the recently opened Hilo location adults only top deck has a clothing optional Roman bath theme
Starwood Resorts - five star hotel and resorts in all major cities and a few 'private' islands, also operates a cruise ship and two sailing yachts
Mercury Stadium - sports arena in Yousai, the lowest level houses a train station and subway station, offices, shops, bars and restaurants, level two is home to a basketball court, tennis courts, a hockey and figure skating rink, and competitive indoor swimming and diving pools, level three holds the Philharmonic Concert Hall where symphonies, operas, and musicals are performed, and the upper level with its glass accordion roof and moveable real grass field hosts association football, baseball, lacrosse, and concerts
Pegasus Resorts - (PI owns shares) publicly traded company owned by the Nakatomi family, originating and headquartered on Kajikazawa in the Benjamin Military District the three to five star hotels and resorts have spread to multiple worlds of the Draconis Combine including Luthien and Xinyang, they have facilities on most Kuritan worlds with tourism, Ukiyo, or military R&R, recently opened on Nejiro are the Hippocrene {the horses fountain} a resort in Sakura Onsen and the Hippokampoi {fish tailed horses} a resort in Lanikai
Firebird Spirits - (PI owns shares) craft brewery owned by the Nakatomi family that distributes their product (beer, spirits, cider, mead) throughout Kuritan space, they have recently opened a brewpub in Yousai with Brew Master Matti Julia Reika and pub manager Moya Brennan, and a brewpub in Hilo with Brew Master Martin Koy and pub manager Isobail Loinsigh
Stark Heavy Industries - (PI owns shares) interstellar conglomerate with stellar system presence in Chemicals and Plastics, Metal Refining and Production, Mining, Industrial Machinery, Artillery and Munitions, Shipbuilding and Repair, Orbital Facilities and Support
Nejiro Division President Katya Stark
Nejiro Division Managing Director Isamu Kawai
Matsuri Fireworks - (PI owns shares) designs and produces fireworks for large scale displays and consumers, located on Hanabi, an isolated island in Hyakushima
Serikos Textiles - manufactures merino wool, linen, and silk fabrics and threads for garments, linens, upholstery, and drapery
Strategic Defense Institute - interstellar and geostrategic national security intelligence research and analysis body that supports the Crown, the Defense Ministry - department of the Military, and the Nejiro Defense Troop, it is a non-profit advisory body that provides military and security research, analysis, and recommendations consisting of civilian professionals, academics, and uniformed military personnel, its divided into three components: one - the Department of Research, two - the War College which provides graduate level instruction to senior military officers and civilians in research, leadership, strategy and joint service cooperation through Command School, Strategic Studies, and the Advanced Leadership and Tactics Course, upon completion of on campus or remote study graduates are granted either a Master of Military Arts and Sciences degree, a Master of Military History degree, or a Master of Stategic Studies degree (post graduate studies to PhD are also available), three - The Military Press Journal which publishes papers and reports developed by the Institute, and Parameters - a monthly referred journal providing a forum for the expression of mature thought on the art and science of warfare, security affairs, military history, leadership, ethics, and other topics of interest to the Institute and its readership of military personnel, security and law enforcement personnel, contractors, and academics
Aozora Mines - planetary and stellar production of amber, silver, tungsten, opals, diamonds, sapphires, jade, rare earths, iron, gold, copper, silica, aluminium, nickel, palladium, cobalt, uranium, zinc, manganese, chromium, coal, lithium, etc.
Founders Institute - a non-profit organization that does research and analysis of historical government policy, law, and procedures from ancient Terran history onward, from this body the ten year project -the Founders Council that led eventually to the Founders Agreement (in conjunction and supporting the Nejiro Project) was researched, developed and finalized, currently archeologists and anthropologists still regularly contribute artifacts and information to the Institutes library and it still acts as an advisory body to the Crown and Parliament, it publishes a quarterly, the Comparative Political Studies Journal a peer reviewed academic journal from papers and reports sponsored by the Institute
Natsu Metals {summer} - produces quality processed rolled, plates, and shapes of carbon steel,stainless steel aluminium, and red metals, it also manufactures metal components and offers expert engineering services
Kinzoku Geijutsu {metal art} - creates decorative metal railings, fences, gates, screens, furniture, decor, and art pieces
Sugureta Zairyo {superior materials} - produces cement, concrete, ferrocrete, copper alloy products, cemented carbide products, sintered parts, high performance alloys and compounds, high energy materials, large scale nuclear fusion energy plants, electronic components, polysilicon, plastics, chemicals, recycling, its research division is studying ancient Roman and Chinese cements to develop modern equivalents
Fenix Consortium - Crown corporation and holding company for Nejiroan government and public service agencies and enterprises begun by the Saganami family, and the Sankaku during the developent of the Founders Project and the Nejiro Project including Via Rail, Life Lift, Nejiro Postal Service, Nejiro Peace Officers, Nejiro Fire Brigade, Ryokinsho {toll station}, Red Cross, Nejiro Public Library System, The Mint, Yousai University, Crown Communications, General Hospital, Metro Mass Transit, Port Authority, Public Broadcasting, Crown Lands Management etc.
Aquarium Architecture - specialists in custom fish tanks, luxury aquarium design and maintenance, we operate in short time frames from operators based across the globe and each aquarium design is bespoke and all materials and livestock are hand selected to complement the desires of the client, we pride ourselves on our depth of knowledge and the high quality of service, we work closely with designers, ichthyologists, architects, and engineers to ensure the highest standards with an extensive variety of services to cement our position as the industry leader in tank design and function with a diverse portfolio from a residential kitchen island tank with bright coral reefs to a commercial property lobby wall housing imposing sharks and stinging jellyfish
The Artz - non-profit community centers best known for their afterschool and summer programs for children in music, fashion, media and digital arts, fine arts, performance arts, hobby and handicrafts, it is associated with several guilds and mentor programs that run dozens of classes and clubs in a wide variety of interests from art history to pottery, from doujinshi to knitting, from model building to decorative baking, from drumming to poetry, from flower arrangement to music theory, from calligraphy to quilting, from textile crafts to paper crafts, from boro to sashiko, from woodworking to glassblowing, from dance to weaving, and from painting to photography, most centers have two small theaters, a sound stage, a radio broadcast studio, a television studio, dark rooms, an ornamental flower garden, and a few dozen artist studios suitable for efforts from dance to sculpture
The Opera Palace - Nejiro's foremost centre for performing arts including opera, ballet, and drama, located in Yousai it does about three hundred performances per season for approximately two hundred thousand theatergoers, the complex has been praised not only for its performances but also its architecture and state of the art facilities which include concert halls, rehearsal halls, The Playhouse Theater, The Opera Palace, The Pit - a four hundred seat sunken theater with moveable stage and seats for contemporary and open stage performances, The Stage Set & Design Center - stores and exhibits previously used stage scenery and costumes, an art gallery, a media art museum, a media arts library - which includes recordings of all public performances at the complex, office spaces, restaurants and shops, other activities include young artist training programs, performing arts exhibitions and events, visiting artist performances, backstage tours, and global and interstellar artist exchanges, the centre is supported by its endowment, foundation funds and grants, guild and corporate partners, public funds from the city of Yousai, and generous donors
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One week until the exciting conclusion of the World Wide Event!
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Quotable
the first inescapable rule of existence is that time is money, and money is only useful when spent
the second rule is principle hoarded is profit lost
the third rule is knowledge is principle waiting to be spent
the fourth rule an unasked question is profit lost
the fifth rule image is the shepherd of success, intelligence its coin
the sixth rule weakness is profit in disguise
the seventh rule there is no greater folly than action without knowledge
the eighth rule a competitors spy is your best servant
the ninth rule your spy is your competitors until given a stake in your profit
the tenth rule tarnished coins still weigh the same
the eleventh rule if the scales do not balance weigh again
the twelfth rule the first duty on waking and last duty before sleep is to balance accounts
the thirteenth rule a sen miscounted is a ryu lost
the fourteenth rule the ryu's seed is a sen
the fifteenth rule savor the fruit but plant the seed
the sixteenth rule a hen killed is an opportunity lost
the seventeenth rule one can see the dropped sen when bowing deeply enough
the eighteenth rule diplomacy serves two roles, to ease a knife into your back and to ease it out
the nineteenth rule trust is a commodity when given by others, a folly when given to others
the twentieth rule blood and friendship bought cheaply are soon spent
the twenty first rule walls are for nought if the ground can not support the weight
the twenty second rule a foundation of stone will crack if built upon water
the twenty third rule before laying foundations, dig deep
the twenty fourth rule an estate is lost through a hole in the pocket
the twenty fifth rule never trust someone you don't own never mistreat someone you do
the twenty sixth rule children hear everything, consult them if in doubt
the twenty seventh rule if the road splits into two paths you can only take one
the twenty eighth rule you will find no gold on a well walked path
the twenty ninth rule invest only what you are willing to risk, risk only what you are willing to gain
the thirthieth rule if you will not invest in yourself neither will Traders Trust
the Traders Trust Rules of Existence as written in the company handbook by Ragnuk
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Koizumi Dai Ichizoku
{small spring}
collected from the remains of the Lazard and Murashu Draconis Combine dynastic banking families, after getting crosswise of the Coordinator, and those they swept up along the way, and renamed themselves
elevated on Nejiro for services rendered in finance and logistics during the move from the Combine and in the settlement of Nejiro
Kamon seven different ancient coins layered atop of each other
Colors evergreen, silver grey, and gold
Motto bengoshi, no ju to okane {lawyers, guns, and money}
it is from small streams that big rivers rise
Delm Masao Koizumi
heir apparent Heishi Koizumi
Zokucho/Matrona Aryana Koizumi
Founders MP Hideki Koizumi
Founders MP Tsuna Koizumi
Spokesperson Sora Takai
Koizumi Jietai {self defense force} Commander Tai-sa Sosuke Ueno
Koizumi Kaijojietai {maritime defense force} Commander Cho-sho Junpei Iori
Koizumi Egen Keibitai {coast guard} Commander Sho-sa Akihiko Sanada
Associate Families: Takai, Kokana, Zeitaku, Hayashi, Shimizu, Ueono, Yamazaki
Major Territorial Holdings: Toride Yama Koizumi-jo {citadel mountain Koizumi castle} (2071 sq km landhold deep in the tropical forests of the Redstone Mountains on Shinrin), Oasis (chartered resource city, mining and commercial fishing, located under the mountains in a labyrinth of natural and man-made caverns on the Shiretoko Peninsula on the sub-arctic continent of Nankyoku, Nejiro), Samar (chartered city, university town, on the north point of the Shinrin continent, Nejiro), Yakan (chartered luxury tropical resort city on the south point of the Shinrin continent, Nejiro)
Corporate Holdings: Koizumi Group
Chuujiko Bank - (PI owns shares) AUM 3.49 trillion Ryu, a retail and commercial bank with branches on Nejiro, in the stellar system, the Draconis Combine Periphery, the Izar Cluster and the Periphery, the core bank of the Group
Sharingan PMC - (PI owns shares) private military contractor offering their services mostly in the Periphery, specializing in intelligence operations
Enyo Trading - (PI owns shares) day trading cooperative operating in both the local stock market and the Combine's stock markets
Hakkesho Dojo - (PI owns shares) a traditional martial arts school teaching jujutsu and kenjutsu with several locations across Nejiro
Imari Porcelain - (PI owns shares) manufactures a wide variety of ceramic goods, especially the distinctive floral pattern tableware that is fervantly sought by interstellar collectors
Spark Telecomm - (PI owns shares) worldwide communication service provides fixed line telephones, mobile and satellite networks, and internet services
Julicher Estate (PI owns shares) located on Kahala (one of the Hyakushima) a vineyard and olive grove with a winery and oil presses
Star Microsystems - designs and manufactures computers, computer components, processors, servers, software, supercomputers, workstations, satellite phones, smartphones, tablets, offers information technology services, designs programming languages, offers digital storage and other server farm services
Oracle - designs and maintains a computer operating system and search engine
Sibyl - vocal holograph interface intelligent computer personal assistant
Yusen Kotsukikan {priority transit} - operating exclusively in the Nejiroan stellar system it runs several dropships, small craft, and support vehicles as a local express and charter luxury cargo and passenger services
Samar University - ivy league private school located in the city of Samar on Shinrin
Samar University Medical - teaching and research hospital associated with Samar University
Art Institute Samar - home to a collection of art that spans centuries, the globe, stellar and interstellar space, explore thousands of artworks from renowned icons to fresh discoveries as well as books, writings, reference materials, and other resources
Moon Springs Real Estate - management, development, sales, leases and rentals of hundreds of global and stellar commercial and residential properties
Zentai Insurance {whole} - vehicle, property, health, supplemental, liability, life, annuity, workers compensation, disabilty
Red Stone Natural Gas - exploration, extraction, energy, heat, and retail sales
Redstone News - twenty eight hour news channel with media, digital, and social media outlets that covers mostly news of, and of importance to the Shinrin continent with a conservative bias/viewpoint
Classic Chemists - global and stellar pharmacy chain
Kinoko no Shukaku {mushroom harvest} - a cooperative of several villages in and around the Dai Ichizoku landhold that practice forestry and forest farming with under canopy crops of mushrooms (shitake, enoki, maitake, shimeji, matsutake, nameko, eryngii, eringi), ferns, and medicinal plants (cinchona, ginseng, goldenseal, passion fruit, nasturtium, coca, yerba, lapacho)
Tashikani {indeed} - career seeker web exchange, currently limited to the Shinrin continent
Amber Rose - accounting firm that offers audit, assurance, valuation, research, corporate finance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, legal, data and analytics, and actuarial services
Teiki-Teki {periodical} - magazine publisher in a wide range of consumer and business categories from news to fandom in print and digital editions
Treble Chance - football pools and sports betting, bookmaking, fantasy leagues with both digital portals and global and stellar located betting parlors
Asobimasu {play} - design and production of children's toys and games sold through their own retail stores, produces children's television and media, sponsors and conducts research into child development and education
Yayoi Performing Arts - an exuburant theater with locations in Yousai, Yakan, and Samar that hosts touring troops and repertory companies of folk and traditional forms of Nippon-koku theater, music, and dance with dramatic performances of noh, kabuki, bunraku, gagaku, taiko, kumi-daiko, bugaku, shigin, and yayoi period music featuring metal bells, gongs, zither, flute, chimes, drums, biwa, and koto
Shikadashiga {cicada cigar} - hand rolled cigars and cigarillo of organic tobacco and/or cannabis, also creates butane lighters, humidors and accessories
Paradis Eau de Vies - brandy and extra old and hors d'age cognac distillery from Trebbiano and Ugni Blanc grapes from Terra
Cirque - radio broadcasting and recording studios in Yousai, Yakan, and Samar
Links Clubs and Resorts - leisure and competition golf courses, and driving ranges, with clubhouses and/or hotel properties
Uchu Eisei {space satellite} - does their own design, build, launch, and research and development of satellites for broadcast, communication, optical, and scientific research
Chrysanthemum Carpet - handmade "Persian" rug and tapestry weavers for wholesale
Shizukana Law Firm {quiet} - offers services in corporate, business, litigation, criminal defense, regulatory and government affairs
INKAS - armored vehicle production, safe manufacturing, armed transportation services, executive and custom transport vehicle production, personal security services, payment processing solutions and technology, tactical armored vehicle production, corporate security services
Koizumi Buki to Boei {weapons and defense} - manufactures combat vehicle armor, military personnel armor and gear, executive armor, field guns, firearms, combat blades, munitions, combat vehicles, military support vehicles
Hejji Investment {hedge} - Koizumi Dai Ichizoku family and membership hedge fund, AUM 175 billion Ryu
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Just a reminder that Part 2 of the WWE is tomorrow.
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you can lead a man to knowledge, but you just can't make him think.
Ironbear
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It's all very simple, or else it's all very complex, perhaps it's neither, or both.
Ashleigh Brilliant
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Ceallach Dai Ichizoku
{bright headed, troublesome}
{craggy mountains, queen of winter - Beira}
{Ke Le or kay lock}
native to Nejiro since the Terran Alliance Military Colonization of 2217 (emigrated largely from eurasia and oceania), elevated to the Nejiro Parliament Founders House as indigenous leadership
Kamon five pointed snowflake
Colors lavender and slate blue
Delm Kylen Ceallach
Zokucho/Matrona Jenna Ceallach
Founders MP Johel Jacob Ceallach
Founders MP Maelann Ceallach
Spokesperson Riordan 'Rory' Malone
Teulu {chief's personal retinue} Commander Elijah Jernigan
Truen Laoch {brave warriors} Commander Bryan Cynbel
Rhyfelwry Mor {sea warriors} Commander Gwydion Llyr
Gwasanaeth Coedwigaeth {forestry service} Commander Fiona Sinsir
Associate Families: Braden, Llyr, Gwalch, Rhys, Jernigan, Cadeyrn, Cynbel, Malone, Donnchad
Major Territorial Holdings: Ceallach (1294 sq km landhold in the Kiso Mountains and Boreal Forest west of the Tone-gawa) Ceallach Highlands (5000 sq km a triangular piece of property between Ceallach, Whistler, and Stonehaven north of the Alpenwylde glaciers and continues west to Hawks Bay), Whistler (chartered alpine-esque winter resort city located in the western Kiso Mountains on the Tairiku continent on Nejiro), Stonehaven (chartered city that dates back to the Terran Alliance colonization, built entirely of local stone, located in the western Kiso Mountains foothills near Hawks Bay and the Akazuna coastline)
Corporate Holdings: Ceallach Cooperative
Crois Agus Anum Scoil Bhaile {heart and soul homeschool} - established in 2319 as a public tuition free education for pre-k through secondary level students (tertiary level students would be accepted later with tuition) in cooperation with the domed cities of Pluoton and the communities of asteroid miners in the belts, to establish and maintain high educational and technical standards for current and future endeavors of the population (after both the Terran Alliance Military pulled out of the system, and the Hegemony only established military bases and yards for their operations - mostly in the stellar system proper), for both the small urban populations and also the mostly small farflung villages with agricultural and/or cottage size industries and economies located across the continents of Tairiku and Shinrin, several island chains, the sailing communities and floating ports among the planet's oceans, the belts, and in somewhat isolated pockets of the stellar system - with academic learning plans (still used as base model and foundational standards by the Nejiro Parliament Ministry of Education) that cover basic and advanced academic skills, applied STEM skills, practical vocational and domestic science skills, knowledge of history, the arts, philosophy, and theoretical sciences via a digital curriculum that includes couriered lessons and activity packs, remote learning individual and conferenced interactive and live webinars, and partnerships with guild, community, cultural, and athletic centers for practical, extracurricuar, and social activities
Cernunnos Grazing - ranch cooperative with shared grazing lands for sheep, cattle, deer, goats, elk, and alpaca for wool, leather,and meat
Orbona's Refuge - orphans' home that accepts children from across the globe, the stellar system, and the locally operating fleets that is supported by a Ceallach endowment and charitable foundation, and the Guilds
Blizzard - designs and manufactures outerwear, active wear, loungewear, and outdoor sports equipment and gear
EasyGo - Stonehaven based retail chain of rapid charge electric vehicle charging stations, located across the Ceallach Highlands and around Hawks Bay
Black Diamond Equipment - crafts and manufactures ski and snowboard equipment and gear
Golden Comet - free range chicken farm cooperative that raises several hybrid hen varieties, a popular egg brand
Powder Hounds Ski Resort - located on Whistler it has 159 km of marked ski runs and lifts, a ski school and ski patrol, extreme winter sports pro-tour stop, six restaurants, a snow garden for children, 41 km of cross-country trails, and the Zapatilla slope 2400 m above sea level - a steep and difficult expert ski run at a thirty five degree angle with a nine hundred meter vertical drop
Monteith Aquaculture - aquaponic aquariums that raise salmon, walleye, perch, bass, and trout as well as reeds, lotus, watercress, mint, pennywort, and water spinach for wholesale
Monteith Guided Salmon and Trout Fishing - runs fishing tours in the Ceallach Highlands
North Star Ski Resort - a Whistler luxury resort and village with over 300 km of marked powder ski runs and pistes of all levels with elevations from 944 m to 2320 m with its own lifts as well as access to the main lifts, ski school and ski patrol with equipment rentals and pro-shops, balconies and terraces with amazing and spectacular views, night skiing, dog sledding, glacier skiing helicopter tours, indoor and outdoor onsen, heated pools, spa and massage facilities, outdoor hot tubs, thermae, squash and tennis facilities, a library with a hot chocolate bar, billiards, a private ice rink, bars and izakaya, boutiques, cabaret, champagne and caviar bar, nightclubs, yukaku, restaurants, in a Victorian style resort hotel with white glove elegance, slope side lodging and personal butlers, and apres-ski activities
Kvaerner Goven - inland and blue sea commercial, leisure, and military shipbuilding that also offers marine engineering services, freight services, warehousing, replenishment and repair services located on Hawks Bay
Highland Windmills - owns and operates wind, hydro, and solar power farms as an energy utility in the Ceallach Highlands
TomCar - designs and manufactures anywhere and back all terrain modular durable and versatile vehicles with autonomous capabilities in ICE, hybrid or electric power plant versions for consumer, custom builds, emergency services, commercial, law enforcement, and military applications (leisure, agriculture, cargo and delivery, tow and repair, public works, mining, camera rig, construction, ambulance, search and rescue, firefighting, pursuit, surveillance, reconnaissance, patrol, combat)
Skye Weavers - factory and craft boutiques that produce textiles, yarns, thread, needles, and looms
Clean Fae {cup of tea} - produces loose and bagged tea blends for wholesale and retail featuring Irish breakfast, emerald isle, Dublin morning tea, gold blend, magic elixir, and titanic tea
Ardagh {from the high field} - aluminium and glass production, refinenment, and recycling, manufactures aluminium packaging, vehicle components, building and construction components, electric components, machinery and equipment, household goods and appliances, compounds and salts, manufactures glass packaging, manufactures glass household goods, the company also works with energy, energy storage, and renewables
Home Farms - farming cooperative in the Ceallach Highlands and Hawks Bay that also has partnerships with other farms across the continents of Tairiku and Shinrin, several floating ports in the Akai Umi, and several hydroponic farms in the stellar system that produces barley, cotton, wheat, oats, rye, flax, truffles, kauri, sunflowers, potatoes, berries, dairy, goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, poultry, fish and seafood, rapeseed, hops, maize, beets, greens, and table vegetables for wholesale and local farmers markets
Highland Travellers - travelling funfair with a medieval fairytale style (due to the mix of asian and european ethnic culture and myth), known colloquially as the Summer Walkers it brings together trade and festival with markets, shows, storytellers, games, attractions,
fairytale inspired foods, amusements, rides, singers and musicians (traditional, folk, and filk), tinkers and tinsmiths, crafters and artisans that travels the Ceallach Highlands during the summer months and winters on Hawks Bay
Moorcroft - creates fine art pottery, peacock garden fine china, indigo geometric porcelain dinner and tableware, and coetir stoneware {woodland} dinner and tableware, kitchenware and bakeware
Ceinwen Crystal {blessed and beautiful} - creates fine artisan glass and crystal bar and tableware, stemware, dinnerware, bakeware, decor, lighting, jewelry, fine art objects, furniture, and mirrors
Ironstone - mines and quarries for clays, dimension stone, semi-prescious gemstiones, and building materials, and also crafts ceramics, bone china, stoneware, and tiger iron and opal jewelry
Eribe Knitwear - crafts traditional knit sweaters, also creates wool and cotton apparel, kilts, and tartans, and manufactures utilikilts
Clachan Wood - furniture and cabinet crafters
Shamrock Rovers association football club and Shammrock Stadium in Stonehaven
Loch Shiel Brewery - crafts cask ales and filtered seasonal beers
Hazelburn Distillery - crafts single malt whiskey
Black Isle Bronze - foundry and casting fabricator of aluminum, steel, bronze, and cast iron
Soapworks - crafts fine natural soaps and green cleaning products for household and personal use
Aon - firm services include private and corporate insurance, oensions, risk management, consulting
Fiddlers Bid Luthier - crafts fine violins, violas, cellos, harps, and guitars
Pendragon Press - commercial publisher that publishes the best scholarly reads in the field of music, and also publishes scores, sheet music, instructional books and lessons, activity and practice books, entertaining and educational books on music history, production, technology, theory, and biographies, and fictional stories that explore people and their relationship with music
Llafn Cryf {strong blade} - creates hand forged claidheamh mor swords, basket hilt swords, biodag, sgian dubh, halberds, and axes
Drylliau {firearms} - designs and manufactures firearms from handguns to field guns, ammunition, explosives, firing systems, missiles, grenades, mines, rockets and launcher systems, vehicle weapon mounts, vehicle weapon systems, and drones, also has a custom rifle shop
Kohler and Campbell - handcrafted award winning piano, woodwind, and pipe makers
Thornbridge Saw Mills - lumber, building supplies, and floor covering retailer
Calluna Honey - beekeepers and heather farmers make heather and honey products (beer, mead, dyes, herbals, medicines, and ornamental heather) for wholesale
Flutter - bookmaking, sports betting, fantasy sports, and gambling with retail shops and digital outlet
Maviston Christmas Tree Farm - evergreen (fir, pine, spruce) tree plantation also produces yule logs, fresh wreaths, fresh garland, and winter flowers
Horween Leather - crafts the highest quality custom luxury leather and off the rack leather goods and apparel (handbags, luggage, footwear, briefcases, accessories, chaps, sheaths and holsters, trousers and corsets, sporting goods, saddles and tack, bondage gear, jewelry, furniture, instrument cases, vehicle interiors)
Meteor - global mobile telecommunications and internet
Scurry - e-commerce fulfillment with a drone delivery system operating in the Cell ach Highlands
Tayto - potato chip producer
Rebel - read stouts and red ales, and Irish cider
Geansai - manufactures official jerseys and uniforms for association football, rugby, hockey, basketball, and the Gaelic games
Mac Canawa {wolf cub, young warrior} - produces old fashioned oatmeal, steel cut oats, flavored instant oatmeal cups and packets, porridge, granola mixes and bars
Caithness Stone Industries - quarries sandstone, dolerite, limestone, bluestone, slate, marble, quartz, and granite then prepares it for masonry, ornamental stone, blocks for statuary and monuments, and also flooring, paving, and tiles
Epona Stud Farm - raises and trains Andalusians, Warlanders, Arabian, Friesian, Appaloosa, and Australian Stock Horses also the Connemara Pony, Irish Sport, Irish Draught, Irish Cobb, and the Kerry Bog Pony as well as their own breed of thoroughbred palfrey the Obann {swift, fast} a very popular choice for Nejiroan equine sport and competition
Trinity Dance Company - a repertory company presenting traditional and progressive Irish and Celtic dance performances including ceili, sean-nos, and step dances, along with irish and celtic musicians and storytellers, the Ceiliuradh Hall {celebration} is the home base of the company in Stonehaven when not touring globally, through the stellar system, and the Izar Cluster
Fiddle, Pipe, and Drum - artisans handcraft a large selection of traditional and modern celtic instruments (fiddle, flute, accordion, whistle, harp, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bodhran, harmonica, bagpipes, dulcimer, bouzouki) they also offer music lessons and performance space for both formal and spontaneous occasions [works by these Masters are highly desired and in great demand among professionals, collectors, and enthusiasts]
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“Major Franks you are to take what forces you have that are combat ready and follow the raiders in to the production facility and stop them from taking any of the vehicles Your IFF codes have been given to the plants security officers so the weapons turrets will not attack your force.”
OK so next mission folks.
Crash as you took it in the teeth on part one the ComGuard are the unit you will get to use. You unit will get credit for the mission.
All others these are the nits you have for this mission.
Defenders
Hands of the Goddess Force
Captain Niobe Tan 2 / 3 GRF-5M Griffin XO
MechWarrior Linda 4 / 5 CLNT-2-3U Clint
Vedette Medium Tank 4 / 5
Maxim Hover Transport Infantry (Alpha) 3 / 5
Foot Infantry Platoon Laser (A) 3
Foot Infantry Platoon Laser (B) 3
Foot Infantry Platoon Laser (C) 3
Foot Infantry Platoon Laser (D) 3
Kiah’s Hammers Force
Major Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks 3 / 4 TLR1-OC Templar CO Unit Commander
Sergeant 3 Elemental Point Laser (Delta)
MechWarrior Sergeant Reece 2 / 3 Great Wyrm
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank C3 3 / 5 Sergeant Tyler
Karnov UR Transport ’55 (Alpha) 3 / 4 Warrant Officer
Gray Death Scout Armor Laser (A) 2 Captain Seaton Reeves Franks Infantry CO
Gray Death Scout Armor Laser (B) 2 Sergeant
Jump Infantry Squad Laser (A) 2 Sergeant
Ironborn Force
Fuka “Suzaku” Hiyami 4 / 4 “Crow’s Eye” MAD-5M Marauder
Regulator Hovertank (Alpha) 2 / 4 Sergeant Major Charles Wynch
Regulator Hovertank (Bravo) 3 / 4 Sergeant Major Kenning
Blizzard Hover Transport (Alpha) 4 / 5 Sergeant Kwan
Rifle Foot Infantry Platoon (A) 3
The Dragon’s Clutch Force
Talon Sergeant Blaine “Talon” Hasagawa 3 / 5 WLF-2 Wolfhound
MechWarrior Ren Ito 3 / 5 OW-1Prime Owens
Raiden Battle Armor (Tsunami) 3 Tai-i Adrian Tan XO
Bandit Hover Transport (Alpha) 3 / 5 “Rash” Nomura
Raider Battle Armor (MG) 3
Raider Battle Armor (MG) 3
Ares Tank 4 / 5
Road’s Warriors Force
Dusty Roads 3 / 4 CDA-3G Cicada
Shiro “Baka” Musashi 3 / 4 Cougar A
Sergeant 4 Raiden Battle Armor (Laser) (A)
Hiryur 4 / 5 STG-6L Stinger
Donar Attack Helicopter 3 / 5 “Saddles” Keichi Sakamura
6th Ghost
Sho-ko Thomas Yang 3 / 5 WFT-1 Tora (Wolf Trap) Sr. NCO
Gunsho Kinako 4 / 5 OW-1 Owens
Raiden Battle Armor Laser Echo 4 Go-cho Jun Yao
H-7C Warrior Attack Helicopter Charlie 4 / 5 Gunsho Flight XO
H-7C Warrior Attack Helicopter Delta 4 / 5 Gunsho
ComStar
JVN-10F Fire Javelin 4 / 5 Adept George Hovan Level CO
MCY-99 Mercury 4 / 5 Adept Ann Hovan
Heavy APC hover 4 / 5 Adept
Foot Infantry Platoon 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Platoon 4 Adept
Heavy APC hover 4 / 5 Adept
Foot Infantry Platoon 4 Adept
Foot Infantry Platoon 4 Adept
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“Members of the court we have shown records of Isao Nakazawa’s involvement with Kokuryu-kai. He did this of his free will and to take over as the leader here on Nijero. We have presented evidence of both he and members of his family giving sanctuary to the Kokuryu-kai, who are listed a terrorists by the Combine, gave them places to stage raids here on Nejiro. They both looked to place themselves above out laws.” Walking back to the bench. “They show no respect for Nijero and the laws we have by making threats to all that are taking part in this court. Now that the law is in the way of personal gain they look to stop the law by making threats of physical harm to any who would make hold them accountable for the actions we have shown they did.”
“Please you are using items that are made up. The forces that attacked Nakazawa Shiro are the true bandits and the defenders of Nakazawa lands are being made to be the bandits. Lord Nakazawa hired forces to defend Nijero and his lands due to the raids that the Government could not or would not stop. This matter is a farce set in motion by people that are only looking to protect the positions they now hold.”
“Please many of these so-called defense force members are members of the Kokuryu-kai. This group has attacked the government of the Draconis Combine, we here on Nijero have strong ties with the Combine and would not harbor people that are criminals of that realm. As for made up evidence we had no need. In his hurry to save his own skin the defendant did not destroy this and other items that show just how self-centered he is.”
“Adept do you have any idea who that force that raided the plant by Yousai was?”
“No sir, they did have equipment that our IFF’s picked up as friendly but they are not any of ours.”
“I will have my S2 look into this. Please have your S2 keep looking in to this as well. You will keep you forces on alert to be safe.”
“Yes Sir!”
“Have your S2 make sure his reports go to my S2 as well.”
“Yes Sir!”
“I also want some of our people to confirm that the GSF took prisoners. We may have a problem if they did.”
“Precentor, should I have your dress uniform readied for the upcoming presentation for Yasha Saganami.”
“Not for this. I think I will go in the Kimono that I used for the winter events. Let my security team know they are to dress the same.”
“Yes sir.”
“Tai-sa, will you be in dress uniform or Kimono for the young masters’ presentation?”
“Dress uniform. As part of the DCMS on world it is the only proper way. Make sure that my security team understands that it is class A for the event. I will inform the other commanders.”
“Hai Tai-sa!”
“Ian you will please inform all of the personal that will be going to Yasha’s Presentation that the uniform of the day is full dress.”
“Hai Tai-sa.”
“You too.”
“Sir?”
“As my XO you have to be on hand too.”
“HAI, SIR!”
“Sir I have the tailor here to spruce up your tux for the upcoming presentation event.”
“Thank you I had forgotten it is only a few weeks off” Nicolas thanks his office manager. “Please have Kent see him as well. He will also need to have something as he will be part of my security.”
69/04/31
With a resounding thud on the table. “Well this is the last of the applications. I think we have about 10,000 from all the mail bags.”
“Now we need to see who gets what from the funds.”
“I have more reports on how the Pegasus people are doing.”
“So how are things going for them?”
“So far the ones that are with the GSF and Militia are doing fine. They have settled in somewhat and working hard in the jobs they have. The Docs have been checking on them and they are doing …. well better than the Docs figured. They are kind of at home. The ones that are with the ComGuard are doing well from what we can see and have been told. The others are working to find how they will settle in here. The area we are setting up for them is coming along and it should be finished in a few months.”
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Have you seen an Abrams MBT? Well, you could roll one right to a 'Monster' mecha so that the barrel of its gun is almost touching, fire off a round, and it might scratch it, maybe. The round certainly wouldn't penetrate, never mind destroy the mecha. Meanwhile the two machine guns on the 'Tomahawk' mecha could shred said tank, while a shot from one of the cannons would just vaporize it.
dialog from Captain Ken McIntyre, played by Yudai Chiba in Ship of the Line - live action sci-fi movie first in the Protoculture Wars expanded universe produced by Natsutochi Studios {summerland}, Haretani {sunnyvale}, Baja, Nejiro 2963
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Hacking is woman's work, women are more patient, detail oriented, and have an overall faster typing speed. On average that makes women better hackers than men.
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It is a warrior's duty to protect the weak. A warrior has to be strong in order to do so. Seek therefore to better yourself. Never engage in frivolous fighting, for a battle must have purpose and worthiness. Be true to one another, for you are brothers in arms. Those who are true to one another can move mountains. Brothers in arms do not desert each other in the face of battle. No God, man, or ideal that is unworthy is worth following. Your fealty is the highest you can offer. Make sure its recipient is worthy of that honor.
Priya, Goddess of War
the statue of the deity and the quotation plaque below it is located in the Honor Garden at the Akai Yoake Military Academy
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Sugai Dai Ichizoku
{creativity and curiosity, charm, friendliness, cheer, social life}
recruited by the Sankaku for their expertise designing and building planetary and spaceborne infrastructure
Kamon a triad of koi fish circling each other
Colors vermilion and reseda
Motto 'Mirao o Miru' {look to the future}
Delm Keiji Sugai
Zokucho/Matrona Amalaa Sugai
Founders MP Rina Sugai
Founders MP Narimi Sugai
Spokesperson Tsuya Zane
Keibi Hiko-tai {sea security squadron} Commander Cho-so Jimmu Izanagi
Sugai Yoroi {armor} Commander Sho-sa Tomoharu Sato
Associate Families: Ikeda, Minami, Sato, Izanami, Haga, Tanaka, Abe, Katou, Izanagi
Major Territorial Holdings: Sugai Castle (2017 sq km landhold on Pearl Bay, Sugai Peninsula, Tairiku, Nejiro - plus ownership of about seventy five percent of the Sugai Peninsula), Mokuzai Shima {timber island} (located northwest of the Gunju-hin island group), Hilo (chartered city in the Eastern Desert region of the Tairiku continent on Nejiro designed for commerce and trade and as a transport nexus with support from some light industry), Baja (chartered resource city for clays, minerals, stone, and salts for the ceramic and glass industries in the Eastern Desert region near Pearl Bay it attracts a lot of ceramic, glass, and textile artisans and crafters and has a high tourism factor), Silverbridge (newly chartered resource city for metals and refineries being built almost entirely underground, and in and under the mountains - Flower Peak - in the southern Eastern Desert region near the Eastern Sea it has begun to attract artisan metal crafters), Bumu {boom} (1187 sq km rocky island in the Gunju-hin {munitions} island group in the Hyakushima Archipelago {hundreds of islands}, where Future Technologies has built their munitions factories and several explosion research labs on the south side of the island, on the north side of the island there is limited tourism during the August and December-January holidays popular with geologists, rock hounds, hikers, scuba divers, snorkelers, and for bouldering as there are ample reefs, sea stacks, wave eroded bays, columnar joints, fissures and outcroppings, and photogenic sea arches and sea caves), and a myriad of properties both global and stellar
Corporate Holdings: Sugai Zaibatsu
Homebuilders - design and construction of private houses and residential communities
Shaka Ringyu {teak forestry} - located on Mokuzai Shima in the Amamiko Isles (a 1393 sq km tropical island with two dormant stratovolcanoes - Kouyoseki Kazan 932 masl {obsidian volcano}, and Shizukana sancho no kazan 1361 masl {volcano on top of a quiet mountain}, a small mountain range - Nokoribi Kairei {ember ridge} between them, and a dense rainforest - Odayakana Nettaiurin {serene rainforest}, that covers the majority of the island), the business is forestry and timber with extensive tree plantations of teak (tectona grandis specially cultivated from Terra), hinoki cypress, and sugi (cryptomeria japonica - japanese redwood cedar), there are several small villages of timber and forestry workers as well as paper and wood crafters
Shin no Shiyo {true specs} - manufactures bdu's, tactical gear and equipment, work and dress uniforms for emergency, hazardous, medical, military, and law enforcement personnel
Uju Suhwag {space harvest} - mines, and refines, in the stellar belts and gas giants for industrial and precious metals, minerals, and gases
Yanagi Technology Institute - private science and vocational studies with middle school through post graduate students with campuses in Hilo and Baja
Margaret {pearl} - farm and sea fresh canned, jarred, frozen, and packaged food for retail
Taiyo no Kiss {kiss of the sun} - an organic, sustainable farming cooperative of field and vertical farms that produces milk and dairy products from cattle and goats, cotton and flax, produce and grains for wholesale, their creamery also offer products (butter, cream, milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream) for retail sale under the Margaret brand as well as their own
Soul Brew - craft brewery that produces pale lagers and ales from malted barley and hops, their gravity method beer Kloud is always on the top ten list of critics and consumers
Hilo Drakes association football club
Hilo Thunderbirds lacrosse club
Hilo Blue Sparks basketball club
Hilo Fire rugby club
Hilo Cyclones kabaddi club
Baja Tora Fukuro association football club {tiger owl - a native of the Eastern Desert Tiger Leaping Canyons}
Baja Thrashers basketball club
Baja Vultures rugby club
Baja Rattlers lacrosse club
Baja Devils field hockey club
Silverbridge Shoebills basketball club
Silverbridge Kasuari association football club
Mosaic Stadium - (PI owns shares) a one hundred thousand seat sport arena in Hilo (a Sugai chartered city in the Eastern Desert region of Tairiku, Nejiro), designed in the shape of a dragon with the body of the stadium being the tail, the stadium runs entirely on its own energy generated by solar panels and vertical wind turbines - the dragons scales and horns, the retractable and adjustable roof panels serve as the dragons wings, the head and neck of the dragon, which moves, smokes, and roars, is constructed around and above the main entrance tunnel, the external and internal walls are covered in glass tile mosaics - representing the lower body scales and limbs on the outside - inside has a myriad of mosaic art, including the ceiling which has a large thunderstorm with a thunderbird in the eye, the stadium boasts state of the art multiuse facilities (including a Pure Resonance sound and lighting system and moveable fields and seating), and a fanatic aggressive fan base, it is home to three local sides the Hilo Thunderbirds lacrosse club and the Hilo Drakes association football club which is also a member of the Izar Association Football League, and the Hilo Blue Sparks basketball club, underneath the stadium additional levels house private parking for the teams and the stadium staff and vendors, offices and storage, an indoor arena, an ice rink, a small event hall, a disaster shelter, and a subway stop with shops, cafes, and izakaya
Community Recreation - a charitable foundation that operates globally, on Pluoton, and in the belts, whose mission is to encourage, promote, and develop active living, healthy lifestyles, and personal growth through intramural and recreation programs with resources and equipment, workshops, camps, conferences, newsletters, awards, and grants to help schools and communities develop their own clubs, leagues, and athletic centers
Bulgasal - manufactures ballistic small arms, light weapons, ammunition, directed-energy small arms, tranquilizer guns, darts and agents, tasers, and also manufactures accessories, gun safes, and travel cases
Builders Source - warehouse retail chain supplier of structural building products, components, and services to the professional market for construction, repair, and remodeling projects of all sizes
Sugai Construction - design, engineering, and management of construction of industrial, commercial, and large-scale infrastructure in global and stellar locations
Sugai Construction Platform - an ancient and now unrecognizable jumpship converted and customized for use in space-based construction of orbital factories, satellites, stations, habitats, resource platforms, yards, and docks. There are six grav decks (three standard gravity and two at low gravity for labs, workshops, factories, recreation, offices and residences and one is completely adjustable in sectors for experimentation, research, recreation and sport), there are three small craft bays, an aerospace vehicle bay, a space capable industrial vehicle and mech bay, a dock and repair bay for exosuits and spacesuits located fore and aft of the grav decks, a general repair bay, an equipment maintenance and repair bay, a dropship collar, four two thousand ton warehouses, a pier with cranes and other industrial construction machines, robots, and equipment. The ship maintains its own crew as well as a marine detachment, and a large complement of engineers, scientists, technicians, crafters, and tradespeople. The ship is armored and armed, and still sustains its jump systems, mostly for micro-jumps around the stellar system. Currently the platform is at Nejiro L4 constructing an O'Neill Cylinder slated for scientific and residential purposes at this time.
Birds Nest Arena - sports and entertainment stadium that resembles a giant nest in Baja (a Sugai chartered city in the Eastern Desert region near the Pearl Bay coast on the continent of Tairiku, Nejiro)
Mugen {boundless} - a publicly traded company (current share price 29.06) that started with the idea that the universe expands boundlessly and stores and radiates energy, and the hope that sport would expand wider and wider that Mugen would store energy and bring its capabilities into full play, and so their logo is an illusory motion peripheral drift illusion rotating snake lemniscate in various colors representing the different lines of goods they design and manufacture - a wide variety of fitness apparel and accessories, sports equipment and sportswear for badminton, kabaddi, basketball, association football, boxing and MMA, cycling, futsal, running, cue sports, golf, judo and karate, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, hiking, kiting, cricket, surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, swimming, taekwondo, athletics, tennis, gymnastics and yoga, table tennis, volleyball, hockey, archery, skating, and gliders, they sponsor several amateur and professional teams, clubs, and individual athletes as well as organize and host ayearly all star association football game at Mosaic Stadium, yearly taekwondo, ultimate kho-kho, and badminton tournaments in Hilo, and a golf championship in Baja
Petit Mall Vending Company - vending machine production, service, and supply
Akai Ho {red sail} - designs and builds teak and bamboo small coastal and river junks (generally three masted, flat bottom, fifty ton, eighteen meter with high stern and bow) serving as cargo ships, pleasure boats, fishing boats, houseboats, or for recreation and tourism (cruises, charters, tours), and accepts custom orders
Aquamarine - a consortium and brand that many of the independent fishing villages, sea farms, and sea fleets of the Eastern Desert,Pearl Bay, Eastern Sea, and the Sangosha Gulf operate with
Shiroi Shiro Shinju {white castle pearl} - pearl divers and farmers on the Pearl Bay side of the Sugai Peninsula that also craft fine jewelry from the natural and cultured luminous white iridesent pearls extracted from the local mollusks, intact shells are prized by collectors and the rest are sourced for nacre which has many uses from the architectural to biomedical, the meat is not wasted either as it is used to make silks, inks and dyes, as bait, fertilizer, and also in chowders and salads or canned and frozen under the Margaret label
Kandazume Bada-eseo {cannery at sea} - marine based seafood cannery and freezer, fishing boats deliver directly to the factory ships, and product is sold under the Yaseang Haengseong {wild planet} label and the Margaret brand, as well as a dozen or so other labels for retail
Tsu no Yoso Sakagura {three elements sake brewery} - premium junmai sake brewery that also produces soju
Senzai {a thousand mountains} - the global and stellar firm handles commercial, residential, industrial, and agricultural land and property management, sales, leases, rentals
Ramen Ichiraku - ramen stand chain operating in the Eastern Desert region, the city of Port, the city of Leyte, and the Ceallach Highlands
Shin Ramyun {real, genuine} - manufactures instant package and cup noodles in four varieties and several flavors that are well liked for their spicy and savory tastes, especially the Spicy and Black as they come with extra packets of flavor and broth
Ember Aviation - designs and builds mission systems for air and ground operations, designs and builds commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft
Kami no Oji {prince of paper} - manufactures pulp, rayon, paper products, paper publications, adhesive paper, imaging media, stationary, container board, household paper, condenser film, thermal printing media, specialty paper, and does waste material recycling, purveyor of green energy, owns and operate bamboo and hemp plantations
Kawa Marine Group {river} - inland marine and coastal shipbuilding for commercial, leisure, law enforcement, emergency services, and military contracts, they design, build, and maintenance canal systems, inland waterways, docks and ports, they offer repair and maintenance, marine engineering, logistics, passenger, and freight services
Kagiya Steel Works {in praise of fire works} - refines and manufactures iron and steel products, pressure containers, hydraulic equipment, refines and produces technology metals and alloys (copper, zinc, bronze, aluminium, tin, tungsten etc.), and also does waste material recycling via fusion torch non-mobile plants from biomass to mine tailings into their component atoms and noble elements that are then seperated into ingots, gases and crystals for ease of reuse and storage - operational in Hilo, Baja, and Silverbridge
Inazuma {lightning bolt} - manufactures generators, rechargeable batteries, power packs and cells, manufactures electric commercial trucks, delivery vans, and passenger vehicles (sport, atv, sedan, truck, suv), builds and manages recharge stations, waysides, and road stations mostly in the Eastern Desert region, but is slowly expanding
Ryobi {paradise day} - manufactures die-casting parts, manufactures electronic, mechanical, vehicle, hardware, and communications components, manufactures printing machines and equipment, manufactures portable generators, manufactures electric cord and power pack tools, manufactures chargers, manufactures portable heaters and fans, manufactures builders' hardware, tools, materials and supplies, manufactures lawn and garden tools and equipment, manufactures outdoor furniture
Canawa Quarry - produces clays, china clay, slate, feldspar, kaolinite, silica, baidunzi
Mochung {caterpillar} - manufactures heavy equipment, manufactures construction tools and equipment, manufactures construction and industrial vehicles, manufactures industrial robots and industrial mechs, manufactures exosuits
Dreamstone Quarries - produces sandstone, limestone, marble, alabaster, granite, quartz, salts, and clays
Bajen Aniline and Soda Factory - produces and manufactures resins, chemicals, materials, sealants, binders, improved seeds resistant to drought and disease, dispersions, engineering plastics, infrastructure solutions, insulation, preservatives, additives, plastics, rubber, textiles, adhesives, alcohols, acids, compounds, polymers, surfactants, stabilizers, enzymes, monomers, catalysts, and coatings, it has the most extensive and diverse industrial research laboratories in system
{newest product on the market foam packs - super dense foam compound expanding bricks designed to create or cut off corridors in combat, law enforcement, or emergency service situations, such as to separate rioters or seal entrances, or as fire breaks, makes a solid wall from a fist sized pack about three meters high and one meter wide distributed about one meter apart in under thirty seconds, they can also be used to temporarily seal hull breaches with airtight seals on space or sea going vessels}
Sashiko Textiles - produces indigo dyed cotton fiber fabrics from deep blue to deep black, many with contrasting white patterns, and also utilitarian textiles with dramatic colorful embroidery
Gosei Ho - manufactures synthetic textiles, executive armor textiles, manufactures military and law enforcement personnel armor textiles and battle dress uniforms, manufactures sports gear and uniforms
Mizuososasuru {manipulate water} - green desalination plant designer and operator that provides fresh water for agriculture, mineral and metal resources, and energy
Serafu Armoury {seraphim} - manufactures autocannons, machine guns, grenade and rocket launcher systems, missile systems and munitions for combat vehicles and personnel
Trinity Rail - design and manufacture of high speed rail cars, engines, rail parts, and railways, manufactures power-over-fiber systems and equipment, manufactures light rail systems, manufactures maglev systems, builds and operate passenger and freight lines in the Eastern Desert, the northern Tairiku regions, the rail bridges and tunnels from Yousai to Hilo and from Leyte to Hilo, and the rail tunnels
from Silverbridge to Hilo, from Port to Majuro and from Port to Siniy, and the rail tunnel system from Silverbridge to Port (still under construction)
Shorai no Suitaro Kenchiku {future style architecture} - architectural design firm that conducts structural and civil engineering research
Uruchimai Fields {ordinary rice} - producing koshihikari, genmai, mochigome, yamada nishiki, and sasanishiki rice
Bizen Osafune {top japanese sword school} - combat blade forgers of exceptional quality, forges the ceremonial swords and katana for the graduates of the Akai Yoake Military Academy
Gujohwadoen {structured} - manufactures prefabricated interior and exterior building structures for commercial and residential projects, manufactures bricks, manufactures cement mix, mortar, ferrocrete, and concrete
Future Technology Systems - delivers a broad range of services and solutions including intelligence analysis, cyber operations, IT, systems development, systems integration, operations, and maintenance to enable military, law enforcement, and government to identify, process, manage and defeat kinetic, non-kinetic,and cyber threats; also research, design, development, and production of electronic combat systems; flight and mission control design and production for avionics and space; design and production of simulations and synthetic environments for training, testing, and design purposes; design and production of weapon systems, munitions, and artillery; design and production of airborne surveillance and identification systems; design and production of signals intelligence systems and gear; design and production of sensor systems for situational awareness and targeting solutions; design and production of navigation and imaging systems; design and production of equipment and systems to keep information superiority through end to end systems that direct, process and disseminate an uninterrupted flow of information; design and production of ballistic materials and textiles for combat helmets, body armor, vehicle armor, vehicle seating, and load carrying equipment; design and production of optical display and targeting systems and equipment; design and production of real time combat data management systems and equipment; design and production of autonomous systems - Demon UAV, Taranis drone fighter; design and production of cybersecurity products; offers support services to both defensive and offensive cybersecurity systems; designs and produces components and systems for defense and combat electronics and communications; research and development laboratories to innovate and maintain technological superiority; designs and builds weapon systems, naval vessels, combat vehicles, military aircraft, and small craft; maintains its own in house security staff
{the newest program in development Project Gannet is a vtol projected to exceed Mach five with sonic baffles and suppressors fully deployed along with other stealth features, it floats and has submersible capacity, a powerful application of airpower strategy the vehicle, still in design stages, will demonstrate capabilities in both air combat (missiles and cannons) and air warfare with its capability to be configured for either long range bombing missions or to carry a strike team of up to twelve personnel, the first flight test model is expected to roll out in three to five years}
Su Tamago Shikin {nest egg fund} - (AUM 1.67 trillion) mutual funds, hedge funds, public and private equity investor, credit union banking (AUM four billion)
Blue Bird Turquoise - mines several tons of sky-blue stone, some with complementary brown or black veins in spider web patterns from a mine outside of Baja
The Equus - an arena on the outskirts of Hilo that focuses on equine sport and competition including dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, barrel racing, gymkhana, cross country, showing, vaulting, and endurance
Nakksireul Wihae {for fishing} - manufactures fishing gear for the commercial and recreational sectors and produces nets, trawls, dredges, hooks, lines, traps, modular harvesting systems, weights, rods, reels, baits, lures, tackle, fish-finders and marine electronics, storage, boat accessories
Haengbok Sangia {happy box} - crafts fine presentation boxes of metal or wood in a wide variety of styles and sizes (jewelry and perfume to firearms and swords), and the option of leather, silk, or velvet coverings, custom box creation is available
Ninki Kagaku {popular sciences} - awe inspiring science reporting and technology news from skunks to space robots a print and digital monthly periodical for the general reader
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Marry Christmas all
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After many fittings the formal gown for Kiah is finally done for the upcoming presentation for Yasha Saganami.
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OK so the next mission date is 01/28/2024
More info to follow :evil:
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“Adept I want Sigma out here to replace my unit.”
“Yes sir they will be out with in four hours.”
“Very good, make sure they have all information on wat is going on here at Celestial Lake.”
“They will have all the information before they board the Delta Sera.”
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Kiah sat back after the opposition forces moved off and gave orders for a perimeter to be set up around the plant she then called back to her base and to HQ command to have Tyson and his Dragon come and relive her and the transport to tpick her up and return her to base.
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“GSF command to Sergeant Major Wynch. Satellite surveillance picked up the three raider ‘Mechs that are moving south south-east if you move north-east you just maybe able to intercept them.”
Looking over his maps. “Roger command we are moving out.”
“OK people we have our orders, let’s get moving.”
“I will not be of much us at Crow’s Eye can only do just over 60kph. I cannot keep up with you and the others.”
“You will not have to. Check your maps, about 150 klicks from here is some heavy woods. We will try and push them in to those woods with you inside them.”
“OK that sounds good. But that Locust is very fast.”
“We will do what we can. The Blizzard and infantry will stay close in case we get lucky and drop one of them.”
“If they are a team then they will move at the speed of the Mongoose as that is the slowest of them.”
“Right 120+ kph and that is the slow one, great.”
“Keep it down, we have a good chance as they have to deal with the river at a couple of points and that will slow then down as none jump.” Wynch checking over the map. “Fuka keep it max and you will be at the woods when we push them that way.”
“I will do my best.”
“OK so from this point keep the comms chatter to an absolute minimum. No need to let them know we are on to them.”
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Hey Gang -
finally got my login issues fixed and can post again... hooah
belated merry christmas and happy channukah to all and a slightly premature happy new year too!
and Jim, seeing sgt slaughter, flint and another joe I don't recognize brings back memories... although I haven't seen the predator figure before. and it's a cool way to ornament the tree.
-C
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“GSF command to Sergeant Major Wynch. Satellite surveillance picked up the three raider ‘Mechs that are moving south south-east if you move north-east you just maybe able to intercept them.”
Looking over his maps. “Roger command we are moving out.”
“OK people we have our orders, let’s get moving.”
“I will not be of much us at Crow’s Eye can only do just over 60kph. I cannot keep up with you and the others.”
“You will not have to. Check your maps, about 150 klicks from here is some heavy woods. We will try and push them in to those woods with you inside them.”
“OK that sounds good. But that Locust is very fast.”
“We will do what we can. The Blizzard and infantry will stay close in case we get lucky and drop one of them.”
“If they are a team then they will move at the speed of the Mongoose as that is the slowest of them.”
“Right 120+ kph and that is the slow one, great.”
“Keep it down, we have a good chance as they have to deal with the river at a couple of points and that will slow then down as none jump.” Wynch checking over the map. “Fuka keep it max and you will be at the woods when we push them that way.”
“I will do my best.”
“OK so from this point keep the comms chatter to an absolute minimum. No need to let them know we are on to them.”
Fuka split off from the Regulators and the Blizzard and headed in the direction of the forest, toggling her jump jets for easy activation. Once she was inside, the jump jets would provide her only movement-based advantage over the speedier light 'Mechs once they entered. The good thing was that the enemy would be just as limited in their line of sight in heavy woods as anyone else, herself included. However, that was fine, as pulse lasers needed to be close in to be most effective. The combination of said pulse lasers along with an LB-X autocannon would end up being nightmare fuel to the raiders as they tried to push past her. It was a good plan, so long as the enemy fell for it.
Charles Wynch, Edward Kenning and Sam Kwan continued at max speed toward the 'Mechs. They couldn't outpace the Locust, which had to be an advanced variant (Charles figured he'd ask Fuka which one if they managed to drop it), but they could catch the Mongoose eventually as well its other companion. They had the firepower advantage, now they just had to run their prey into Crow's Eye and the enemy would be caught in the pincers.
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“What the ….. how did they get here?”
“I don’t know but that was way to close.”
“Move it people those Regulators will drop any of us if we are hit.”
“Good shot Sarge!”
“Well it got them moving in the right direction anyway.” Wynch looking at the Hermes he just missed. “You know it is harder to miss when you are trying to. That shot was way closer then I wanted.”
“Don’t want them to know how good we are?” Kenning smiles as he watches the raiders swing to the west. “Dropping just one out here will not do us all that much after all.”
“So when we get near the woods we drop the hammer?” Sergeant Kwan asks.
“You got it. With all three of us and Fuka we should take a couple if not all three.”
“So as long as they think we cannot hit them they think they are safe.”
“That is the plan. Fuka get ready we will be at you poz in 2 mikes.”
“Roger that.” Fuka gets Crow’s Eye into the edge of woods and drops to low power.
“Kenning let’s see if you and I can slow that Locust down. Kwan the Mercury is yours. Fuka play with the Hermes and we will deal with him if you don’t drop him.”
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so for the mission on 1/28/24
To all GSF commands
All units will need to provide a security unit for the upcoming event of the new young master’s presentation to the people of Nijero. These units will be held in the area in case of trouble by others.
Signed
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
GSF Liaison Officer
ALL GSF units need to pull standard forces.
1 BattleMech
1 Armored
1 Infantry
1 Your pick
Any units that are at Plant 1 (Missions 83 and 85) can not be used as they are still in the field.
Any units from mission 84 are also still in the field.
ALL unit commanders will not be in the mix as they are at the presentation with a guest and small security team.
Militia forces will be on hand as well.
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Nejiro, Did You Know?
container max carry weight 26 tonnes
dry van max carry weight 26 tonnes
rail car max carry weight 125 tonnes
barge max carry weight 1500 tonnes
average freight ship max carry weight twenty thousand containers or 520,000 tonnes
cargo aircraft max carry weight 400 tonnes
Small Craft max carry weight 200 tonnes
Aqueduct class dropship liquid carrier max carry weight 26,000 tonnes
Argo class dropship (non-planetary) max carry weight 57,000 tonnes
Behemoth class dropship (non-planetary) max carry weight 74,972 tonnes
Buccaneer class dropship max carry weight 2300 tonnes
Cargo-king class dropship max carry weight 8800 tonnes
Czar class dropship max carry weight 3800 tonnes
Danais class dropship max carry weight 1700 tonnes plus ten passenger cabins
Jumbo class dropship max carry weight 10,131 tonnes
K-1 Dropshuttle max carry weight 16.5 tonnes plus six person steerage
Octopus class tug (non-planetary) max carry weight 3000 tonnes plus six passenger cabins
Monarch class dropship max carry weight 900 tonnes plus 133 staterooms, 200 passenger cabins, 66 first class cabins
Mule class dropship max carry weight 8500 tonnes
Mammoth class dropship max carry weight 40,000 tonnes
Princess class dropship max carry weight 1372 tonnes plus 100 first class cabins, 75 luxury cabins, 25 ultra luxury cabins, and 100 support staff cabins
Princess Cargo class dropship max carry weight 1400 tonnes liquid and 4348 tonnes
Trojan class dropship (blockade runner) max carry weight 1550 tonnes plus six passenger cabins
Nejiro planetary population approximately 37.8 million, plus another 2.9 million in the stellar system
Nejiro Ports (planetary) handle approximately eight hundred and sixty million tonnes of cargo annually.
Over eighty percent of Nejiro shipping travels over water.
Railways on Nejiro move approximately one hundred million tonnes annually.
Air cargo on Nejiro handles approximately two million tonnes annually.
The stellar system ships around two billion tonnes of cargo (metals and minerals, water ice, agriculture, manufactured goods, electronics, clothing and textiles, machinery, artisan handcrafts, art and media) annually.
There are approximately thirty three thousand cargo/freight/container ships operating in Nejiro waters (inland waterways, canals, rivers, lakes, and oceans which cover more than eighty three percent of the planet) including independents.
There are about seven hundred thousand trucks across Nejiro, of which four hundred seventy five thousand are used to carry freight for intermodal commerce, the remainder can be found in the hands of the military, government, construction and maintenance companies, utility companies, farmers, tradespeople, digital nomads, livery drivers and chauffeurs, commuters, and leisure drivers.
Nejiro truck production is more than triple motorcycle and auto production. Pickups, off road vehicles, all terrain vehicles, utility vehicles (utes), coupe utility, and roadsters make up most of the sales in the auto industry after commercial trucks and vans, heavy trucks, and motorhomes - followed by motorcycles, scooters, and electric bicycles, then fleet sedans, sport performance autos, and premium luxury autos. Most people use a train to travel almost everywhere, only the most highly populated metropolitan areas on Nejiro have suburbs to commute from (Yousai, Hilo, Leyte, Port and Lanikai) and even then most still use the railways to commute, and personal use autos are still considered a luxury item.
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so for the mission on 1/28/24
To all GSF commands
All units will need to provide a security unit for the upcoming event of the new young master’s presentation to the people of Nijero. These units will be held in the area in case of trouble by others.
Signed
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
GSF Liaison Officer
ALL GSF units need to pull standard forces.
1 BattleMech
1 Armored
1 Infantry
1 Your pick
Any units that are at Plant 1 (Missions 83 and 85) can not be used as they are still in the field.
Any units from mission 84 are also still in the field.
ALL unit commanders will not be in the mix as they are at the presentation with a guest and small security team.
Militia forces will be on hand as well.
"Is all the fittings done?" Kiah askes as she enters her private quarters and looks to her Aunt as she hands her tablet to her personnel aide.
"Yes your body guards suites took longer than expected to ensure their movement is not impeded and your brother is going to be wearing a more traditional attire. He is a lot stronger I am happy to report he has started joining the morning exercise with the men." Laurel smiled "He is also coming out of his shell and is more like his old self."
"Well that is good news; I was worried i was pushing him to hard." Kiah crossed to the sideboard and poured herself a goblet of mead tilting the bottle in silent question to her Aunt who shook her head. Kiah stopped the flask and took her drink to the round fire place and sank down into the cushions. "I debated if I should go traditional or not but the gown that was proposed spoke to Me." she laughed and took a long swallow. "There will be many other opportunities to wear the traditional."
"Have you decided on the security for the event?"
"Yes I have sent the roster to Tekeda and the transports are coming to get them all there timely. I am looking forward to the event, to spending time with Bully and to have a few days in the city after the event, we have secured penthouse accommodations for our party so at least the security forces will be happy we are all together. "
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Kiah's hammers will be bringing
TREBUCHET TBT 5J
HUNCHBACK HBK 4G
STRIKER LIGHT TANK
MAXIM HEAVEY HOVER WITH QUAD FENRIR & ROTTWEILER
EVERYONE SHOULD POST WHAT THEY ARE WARING TO THE EVENT AND WHAT WILL BE THEIR SECURTY CONTINGENT FOR THE EVENT
Question:
Is it possible to get a idea of the city layout, the building the event is to be held in and what is in the surrounding buildings?
Also is this a late afternoon or evening event?
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The building (where Yasha's public presentation party is taking place) is on a manmade hill {Zahiru} in the center of Yousai (the capitol city - of about five million people and about 450 sq km - sits on the Anzu Plateau, over twelve hundred meters high and about twenty thousand sq km across), which includes Parliament Hill on the north side, Center Gate Park in the middle, and the Governors Palace (the complex where the party is taking place in the Grand Receiving Hall), on the south side of the hill {Zahiru}. The entire edifice is fenced and gated and has layers of visible and invisible security measures. The party is formal and takes place in the evening (expected temperatures twenty four to twenty six degrees celsius). There will be many officials (government, ichizoku, military, mercantile fleet officers, corporate and civilian staff and envoys, idols and icons, traders, guild members, kannushi and bhikku {priests and monks}, foreign military and dignitaries, select members of the press) present at the party so security will be very tight and very visible for this event. (Security will include Palace Security, Parliamentary Guard, Ministry Security Services, NDT, NPO, Saganami Security and Saganami Household Guard, Ichizoku Militia, GSF, plus security details for individual officials, staff, and dignitaries) The Governors Palace complex has maybe a dozen buildings from military barracks and armoury to a Shinto shrine, gardens, a residence hall, the Monarch's Private Residence, Keijihoin {Crown Court judiciary}, Crown Offices, Crown Library Archives, government offices, and of course the Grand Hall and the Palace.
Camp Maru {circle} (Eagle's Tears) is southwest of the city beyond the suburban area near the edge of the plateau.
North of the city on the plateau are teak and bamboo plantations, nature reserves, a lake, and forest.
Minpei Toride {NDT military citadel} is on the plains northwest of the plateau. Saganami Shiro is on the hills west of the plateau. Aegis Arms Plant One is southwest of Saganami Shiro. The Spaceport is on the plains northeast of the plateau. The Enclave is northeast of the Spaceport. The Akai Yoake Military Academy is in the hills east of the plateau near the Yoshino-gawa and Bridges.
Map of the ground level of the city of Yousai in the attachment below
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Questions for the liason officer:
1) Is this security force a show force that needs fresh paint and full inspection prior to being posted or a hidden reserve?
2) Is there a potential expected threat?
3) If so, what?
4) Is there a specific reaction plan we need to conform to?
5) What are the rules of engagement?
6) Will forces be prepositioned as a concentrated force, or dispersed?
7) What militia units will be in place with us, and what are their unit compositions?
Questions for other players: (at least those to be asked before we get answers to the above questions)
1) anyone got unit mix suggestions?
Questions about the map:
1) Is this a partial map because we are restricted to this part of the city as our AOR?
2) Are there any specific areas of concern as far as restrictive terrain?
3) Where are the tall buildings/structures that might be used as OP's?
4) Is it possible to get a more detailed map?
In response to the "what are you wearing" question :smilie_confused_dontknow: :off: (why is this important??) Marik dress whites of course.
-C
P.S. - Since my home base is close to the AOR as dawn mentioned, all units currently on base will be in readiness status to respond in force if a hostile incursion occurs during the event.
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Questions for the liason officer:
1) Is this security force a show force that needs fresh paint and full inspection prior to being posted or a hidden reserve?
this is a combat mission not a show. If someone does something to during the event you will deal with them. your units will be posted at different locations around the outside of the city.
2) Is there a potential expected threat?
with all the V.I.P.s that will be at this event. maybe .... yes.
3) If so, what?
Jaguar Bandits, Pirates/Raiders, Kokuryu-kai, Word of Blake. (pick)
4) Is there a specific reaction plan we need to conform to?
none by me. if the GSF has one then so be it.
5) What are the rules of engagement?
destroy any units that attack the event.
6) Will forces be prepositioned as a concentrated force, or dispersed?
units will be stationed around the city.
7) What militia units will be in place with us, and what are their unit compositions?
101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 601st, 602nd and 603rd armored platoons
the Mechanized Infantry Battalion's Security Company
1st Battle Armor Company
Questions for other players: (at least those to be asked before we get answers to the above questions)
1) anyone got unit mix suggestions?
Questions about the map:
1) Is this a partial map because we are restricted to this part of the city as our AOR?
just a map of the city.
2) Are there any specific areas of concern as far as restrictive terrain?
well this is the largest city on rock so doing damage here is not your best idea. :evil: :evil: :evil:
3) Where are the tall buildings/structures that might be used as OP's?
we have many tall buildings in Yousai that would do ... keep in mind if the bad guys figure you are using them for OPs they will be targeted :grin:
4) Is it possible to get a more detailed map?
this is up to the Goddess of the rock :grin:
In response to the "what are you wearing" question :smilie_confused_dontknow: :off: (why is this important??) Marik dress whites of course.
Marik Dress uniform .... OK
-C
P.S. - Since my home base is close to the AOR as dawn mentioned, all units currently on base will be in readiness status to respond in force if a hostile incursion occurs during the event.
copy that
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Just to clarify, is the wedding also the mission?
It is tempting to say that my CO will be wearing an Archer to the event. :cheesy:
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For the next game, I will bring the Ostsol, LRM carrier, LRM Partisan, and Blizzard Bravo. I plan to break up the infantry into squads and place them on rooftops with the best views of the city streets and equipment for spotting for LRM units. The morning of the event, they will be dressed as delivery men and deliver crates with their uniforms and equipment to their posts.
The attendees for the formal event will be wearing Canopian ceremonial robes with full body armor underneath. Side arms will be carried and building security will be notified.
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Just to clarify, is the wedding also the mission?
It is tempting to say that my CO will be wearing an Archer to the event. :cheesy:
Yasha'a presentation is not a wedding. This is the Governor showing her son to the people.
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For the next game, I will bring the Ostsol, LRM carrier, LRM Partisan, and Blizzard Bravo. I plan to break up the infantry into squads and place them on rooftops with the best views of the city streets and equipment for spotting for LRM units. The morning of the event, they will be dressed as delivery men and deliver crates with their uniforms and equipment to their posts.
You have a squad of BA and two squads of SRM infantry in the Blizzard
The attendees for the formal event will be wearing Canopian ceremonial robes with full body armor underneath. Side arms will be carried and building security will be notified.
OK
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The battlearmor will stay in the Blizzard until needed. The two SRM squads will try to act innocuous on top of the buildings. They will attempt to blend in with the machinery.
I request that the other players bring conventional infantry for spotting purposes.
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My unit list for next week will be as follows: Both Hammers, the Po (Lt Gauss), and Goblin Bravo (Anya's tank).
And now for something completely different:
"That is extensive." Harald said as he examined pictures of Charles' immobilized Regulator. "Stabilizer blown, motive system out of commission. That will take at least a month in the repair bay."
"That's what my crew says too." Said Charles. "Lucky I got you and not Warrant Officer Goodbrother. She'd have kittens if she saw this."
Harald laughed. "Perhaps. She works so hard to keep everyone's machines fully operational. So, was there anything else you wanted to report, Sergeant Major Wynch?"
"Well, we're coming back with a legless Locust 5M and a heavily damaged Star League-era Mercury." Charles returned. "We couldn't stop the Hermes after it hit its MASC, so it got away. The Mongoose I think went a different direction and wasn't even there. Oh, and Fuka got a couple of hits on the enemy. I guess all that target practice paid off."
"Excellent." Harald smiled. "Glad to hear that Suzaku will do the future Hilo City Defense Forces proud."
"We'll be back in a few hours. Tell Julia that her protege did well."
"I will." Said Harald. "I'll see you when you get back."
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“Precentor Wilkes will any of your security forces be using TAG and/or semi-guided LRM munitions?”
“No why do you ask Sho-sa?”
“The Pegasus I am sending does had TAG and I was wondering if any other units would be as well.”
“You can check with the GSF commanders to see if any of them are. I do have to ask why?”
“My unit uses semi-guided LRM for this style of mission and would need to know what codes so that others can use the TAG as well.”
“I see. I can have my two heavy units each take a ton of that type of munitions so that we can get more bang for our buck if needed.”
“Very good, I will see what they GSF commanders will have to offer.”
Group calling all GSF commanders Sho-sa Kalakaua. “I request to know if any of your security units will be using TAG and/or semi-guided LRM munitions. If yes I think we should setup a standard encoding for the TAG locks.”
So the Ghost will be sending
AV1-OB Avatar
Raiden Battle Armor
Pegasus Scout Hover Tank (‘58)
Blizzard Hover Transport (SRM)
Raiden Battle Armor
Rifle Foot Infantry Squad
SRM Foot Infantry Squad
Bandit Hovercraft H
Kanazuchi Assault Battle Armor
Raiden Battle Armor
ComGuard will be sending
SD1-OA Sunder
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor
AV1-OB Avatar
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor
Karnov UR Transport ’58
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor
Jump Infantry Squad
Karnov UR Transport ’58
Standard Inner Sphere Battle Armor
Jump Infantry Squad
The BA squads have 6 troopers as per ComGuard setup.
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Group calling all GSF commanders Sho-sa Kalakaua. “I request to know if any of your security units will be using TAG and/or semi-guided LRM munitions. If yes I think we should setup a standard encoding for the TAG locks.”’
Kiah’s Hammer will co-ordinate with all of the security detail so that the Tag of the Maxim will work with everyone.
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anyone got unit mix suggestions?
To restate Kiah's hammers will be bringing
TREBUCHET TBT 5J
HUNCHBACK HBK 4G
STRIKER LIGHT TANK
MAXIM HEAVEY HOVER WITH QUAD FENRIR & ROTTWEILER
My Quads will be riding in the Maxim until I see the lay of the terrain, Then they will be deployed where they will be of most use.
My Maxim has tag and is coordinating with all other units so that the tag can be used by any of the security forces that can utilize its tag. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that anyone else who has tag state they too are coordinating with all other security units so that the tag can be used, otherwise we all will not have the needed codes to work together.
The Karnov’s will hopefully give us an aerial heads up of any OpFor units or movement
some questions I have
This mission is taking place in the evening so is the area well lit?
Are there any special rules for evening missions?
Will sight be affected &/or restricted?
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"Shindig"
security:
"Dogpound"
P-hawk
tokugawa
"clown car"(fulcrum)(Groucho, Emett Kelly, Bozo, and Wizzo)
Guests:
L.F. CO w/ redhead
L.F. XO w/ date
fire team of Infantry(4)
The entire delegation from L.F. will be dressed in an "old world", think 18th century Prussian, formal attire w/ a sash color affiliated with branch of service, medals and ribbons that will be less offensive to hosts and other guests.
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Unfortunately, I do not have TAG.
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Unfortunately, I do not have TAG.
do you have guided missiles that could use my tag? if so we need to coordinate our signals
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I don't have guided missiles. Do you have any to share?
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Potential snow for Sunday night.
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hey gang -
thanks for the info shadhawk.
funny how we're all talking about semi-guided lrms and tag... great minds think alike :smilie_happy_thumbup:
unit:
Albatross or Quickdraw (Albatross if we need a backstop mech, quickdraw if we need mobile response)
Schiltron Bravo with Beta pods (lrm)
Blizzard with 2 squads achilleus tag
LRM carrier
all lrm equipped units will be carrying Semi-Guided and FASCAM rounds as well as standard, exact proportions tbd and finalized on sunday.
will integrate all TAG and SG with all other defending units.
I should also point out in case there is some argument about it that Marik dress uniforms include sidearms and blades and are made of highest grade flexible body armor since that was specifically mentioned by the Canopians, figured I should be as specific. (and such equipment cleared with security also)
Jim, I'd offer to share SG rounds, but replacing them is non-trivial in the current supply situation even if I DID have enough to share. :sad:
Also, want to point out to folks that TAG is a SEPARATE combat phase BEFORE declaring fire so SG's are only to be used if TAG is successfully accomplished.
As for infantry OP's, we're going to have to ask shadhawk to let us determine where they will be pre-positioned once we can actually see the terrain on sunday... AND that their locations will be written secretly so they are actually a surprise. We would have that ability in such an event as this since in game the people would have plenty of time to establish optimum locations and slowly move troops into place unobserved before the event occurs.
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P.S. - Shadhawk, can you print out a set of record sheets for my guys? not sure if I have all of them
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unit:
Albatross or Quickdraw (Albatross if we need a backstop mech, quickdraw if we need mobile response)
Schiltron Bravo with Beta pods (lrm)
Blizzard with 2 squads achilleus tag
LRM carrier
all lrm equipped units will be carrying Semi-Guided and FASCAM rounds as well as standard, exact proportions tbd and finalized on sunday.
Dude pick one. All the others have posted the 4 they are using. I will only print one of them.
Also that Schiltron is in the feild (mission 84)
so for the mission on 1/28/24
To all GSF commands
All units will need to provide a security unit for the upcoming event of the new young master’s presentation to the people of Nijero. These units will be held in the area in case of trouble by others.
Signed
Elisio Aguiar Tekeda
GSF Liaison Officer
ALL GSF units need to pull standard forces.
1 BattleMech
1 Armored
1 Infantry
1 Your pick
Any units that are at Plant 1 (Missions 83 and 85) can not be used as they are still in the field.
Any units from mission 84 are also still in the field.
ALL unit commanders will not be in the mix as they are at the presentation with a guest and small security team.
Militia forces will be on hand as well.
Your Alpha Shiltron can play
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Before all of the guests arrive for Yasha’s presentation banquet.
“I looked over you report and I think you are on to something with GSF units at the different production sites. I will keep this in mind when I next get together with the GSF commanders.”
In her blue and gold trimmed dress Gulia gives a formal bow to Meiyo. “Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu Meiyo-sama. I am just doing as you requested.”
“That and much more, tell me how are you adjusting to your new work?”
“I find it very rewarding and with some challenges as you said when you offered me the chance.”
“I hope not too challenging.”
“Īe Meiyo-sama. It is good to have work that is not allowing me to relax and be part of something importin once more.”
“Yoi Gulia-san. I look forward to your working with the GSF even more.” Meiyo looks over Guila’s dress. “That is very becoming on you, the color and pattern of the trim is beautiful. Who made it for you?”
“A Yōsaishi in Hilo that Amalaa-sama recommended. I put some of your very generous compensation to use.” She smiles. “I know that I will be using this dress more times then I think.” She gives a different type of smile. “Having a security for me is something that will also take time. After all I was normally the one providing the security not the charge.”
“Just one of the many things that will be different with your new work.” Looking over at patterns of the gold trim in the dress that has been woven in that Meiyo can see is the insignia of the Devil Dogs and the Kamon of the Saganami Ichizoku and this crest of the Sato family. “I am honored by what you and the Yōsaishi did. The blue is very close to that of the Dog’s dress uniform.” Stepping back a couple of steps to take in the full design of the dress. “Do you miss your old service to them?”
“Hai Meiyo-sama but my new work fills the void and I know with time I will be just as happy with it.”
“Well please go inside and enjoy.”
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Saganami Yasha’s presentation.
At the main entrance of the Governors Palace will be members of the Saganami Household Guard in full Samurai dress armor. Standard NPO and other security officers will be seen at all points, all in dress uniforms and well-armed.
Meiyo and Jack will greet all at the entrance of the main hall. Jack will be in a simple black Kimono with the Saganami Kamon done in black thread on the back. Meiyo is in a red Kimono with the Saganami Kamon and flowers covering it. The stich and paint work is very well matched and the flowers are all local to Nijero. To say it is stunning is an understatement.
The local DCMS units will all be in dress uniform, Tai-sa Westfield and Tai-i Roberts from the DCA. Sho-sa Kalakaua and Tai-i Yomidia from the Ghosts for the ground units of the DCMS.
Precentor Wilkes and Adept Wood will both have on Gray Kimono’s. The Precentors will be of a light Gray with White along all the edges. The Adepts will be a bit darker with white flowers of local plants on the sleeves. Both will have a deep Blue sash with Gold stitching wrapped around their waist.
All Koichizoku and Ichizoku will be in a form of dress that shows the origin of the clan. The bodyguards will be in the dress armor/uniform of said clan. The large open space that all will enter will have workers that will show the guests to the tables they are to be seated at for dinner. As they different parties get settled in they will move to talk with other groups. The colors and types of dress are a sight to behold the range from the Russian Court of the 1900 – 1700’s, the British Iles of the 1500 - 1600’s, South East Asia of the 1600’s, and the native dress of the Pacific Islanders to that of the different era of Samurai from Japan.
All the guests will have about two hours to meet and greet, enjoy drinks and light foods of the different clans.
Just before dinner Meiyo and Jack will present Yasha to all and have everyone sit and enjoy all the foods and drink.
Servers will bring out carts with foods from the different clans for all to try.
After dinner each of the Clan leaders will present gifts for Yasha.
Just some of the items for Yasha:
Sugai Keiji will present some investments from Su Tamago Shikin as well as other gift items. The last items will be a Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto with a display rack made of Iron Wood and Blue Bird Turquoise.
Jahan Tikhonvich will have some investments from Drakon'yego Klada and plans from Honeyscape for a special planting garden for the young master. Other items will be also given.
Ffransis ‘Frankie’ Thyra Conchobhar will have a pair of Cu Fao puppies that will be protectors for the young master. Plus other items from the Ichizoku.
Aodh Kasai will present a traditional Koa wood outrigger canoe from Malia. Other local made items from the Ichizoku craftspeople will be in the out rigger.
Hanohano Mahelona will present a waka Katea (double canoes) from Lapita. Special foods and items from the Ichizoku will be given as well.
Hazel Rosslyn will have plans from Butterfly Koi for a pond for the young master that will be setup at the Governor’s office in Yousai. The Ichizoku will have other items from its craftspeople as well.
The NPO, Fire Brigade and Trade Guilds will have people with gifts for Yasha. They will be placed on tables setup on the side.
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After all of the Koichizoku and Ichizoku have presented the gifts they have for Yasha Tai-sho Tanaka will have the gifts from the Dragon presented and then he will bring in a group of DCA Marines.
“Each of these Samurai has requested the honor to be the Escort/Honor Guard for the young master Saganami Yasha.” Meiyo will recognize all sixteen Female Marines as they have served under or with her at different points during her time with the DCA. Each of them has taken a demotion so they could be part of this special unit. “The Dragon and these Samurai hope that you will accept this humble offer of service from them.”
DCA Security for Yasha presented by Tai-sho Tanaka Kei.
A group of sixteen (16) Female Marines will enter the hall and behind them in a seated position on dollies eight (8) Raiden and eight (8) Kage Battle Armor suits will be brought in and each will have a tech standing next to it. All sixteen suits are painted in Saganami household colors.
The leader of the unit will step forward. “We would request the mistress to allow us the honor to take the Saganami name as our own” Chu-i Hein will ask as she and then she along with the other fifteen ladies kneel and present Meiyo with the Katana blades they each were awarded from the Wisdom of the Dragon.
“Watashitachiha aijin no musuko o mamoru tame ni watashitachi no jinsei o chikaimasu.” They all say as one.
(We pledge our lives to protect the mistress's son.)
The members of the Honor Guard are:
Chu-i Hein Raiden Battle Armor (Laser)
Kashira Asuka Raiden Battle Armor (Laser)
Shujin Shun Raiden Battle Armor (Laser)
Shujin Moriko Raiden Battle Armor (Laser)
Sho-ko Yasu Raiden Battle Armor (MG)
Shujin Ayako Raiden Battle Armor (MG)
Shujin Izumi Raiden Battle Armor (MG)
Shujin Hana Raiden Battle Armor (MG)
Kashira Kazuko Kage Light Battle Armor
Shujin Haunani Kage Light Battle Armor
Shujin Binna Kage Light Battle Armor
Shujin Ji-Hye Kage Light Battle Armor
Kashira Tuyn Kage Light Battle Armor
Shujin Suzume Kage Light Battle Armor
Shujin Emi Kage Light Battle Armor
Shujin Kelea Kage Light Battle Armor
“The Dragon has arranged for all the service needs for this group. May they serve the young master well.” The Tai-sho finishes he will give a deep bow to Meiyo, Jack and Yasha.
After all of the gift presentations all of the different groups will mix more.
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Kona and Tsubasa will spend some time with Meiyo and Jack as the party goes on. She will hand them an envelope with a Phoenix on it. “This is a personal gift from me to Yasha when he is five. I offer him the fun of the board. You have many places that he will enjoy what this world has to offer when he know the board. I will also offer this to you two as well so that all can enjoy what Nejiro has to offer with him.”
“Fun of the board?” Tsubasa asks with an eyebrow raised.
“Surf Board.” Meiyo answers. “She is very good. Someday you will have to join her.”
“Something new for us to try also.” Jack looks at his wife.
Nicolas will work his way to Meiyo and Jack as the night moves along. “I would like to wish the very best for your son and his future. I hope that he will bring you two much joy.” Nicolas will hand them an ornate box. “This is for the young master’s security force. With the ladies offering service to you and you son I will offer to have them fitted with ironwood armor so they will have the proper dress uniform.”
“You have previous information on them?” Jack looks at Nicolas.
“Well how do you think most of their support equipment made the trip?” Nicolas looks at both of them. “I still have contracts and contacts with the DCA after all.” He smiles at both.
“I do not see them turning down such a generous offer.” Meiyo takes the box.
“It is my pleasure.” He smiles and bows. “If you do not mind I see someone that I do need to speak with.”
A young lady in her mid-teens dressed in a red with yellow/gold trim dress in the style of early 1800 Imperial Russia will walk up to Euron and introduce herself. “Colonel I am Tatiana Militza Konstantinovich …. Ana. We met a little over a year ago. I would like some time to talk with you.” She looks to Nicolas who will give her a bow. “When you have some free time that is, Spasibo.” She will return to her family.
“When did you meet her?” Nicolas asks Euron. “I did not know you had dealings with the Konstantinovich Koichizoku.”
“I do not recall.” Looking at Nicolas. “As for dealings with Konstantinovich my people and I have had none that I can recall.” Watching as she sits at the table. “She is very self-assured for someone of her age.”
“That she is. She will be a fine leader of her family when it is her time.”
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“Tai-i Tan you keep the household safe, I will take care of the security at Yousai.” Tai-i Enyo will inform him.
“OK but what units are you taking so I know what we have here.”
“I will go in my No-Dachi. I will take my number two Striker and both Karnovs. The others will be told you in command here.”
“Very good, I just hope that you and the others do not have to do anything other than walk around all night.”
“I agree.”
Bully will pull Dan Cannon to the side. “Dan you and the BA you normally work with will take the Musketeer, Banger and Bumbles to be the Warriors part of the security for Yasha’s presentation gala. The Maxim and jump infantry should be ready to cover a large area as they can move. The Moth will be top cover. Have the techs load semi-guided ammo for the LRMs for you and the Maxim. Looks like they will be of use this time out.”
“Will do Boss.”
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A young lady in her mid-teens dressed in a red with yellow/gold trim dress in the style of early 1800 Imperial Russia will walk up to Euron and introduce herself. “Colonel I am Tatiana Militza Konstantinovich …. Ana. We met a little over a year ago. I would like some time to talk with you.” She looks to Nicolas who will give her a bow. “When you have some free time that is, Spasibo.” She will return to her family.
“When did you meet her?” Nicolas asks Euron. “I did not know you had dealings with the Konstantinovich Koichizoku.”
“I do not recall.” Looking at Nicolas. “As for dealings with Konstantinovich my people and I have had none that I can recall.” Watching as she sits at the table. “She is very self-assured for someone of her age.”
“That she is. She will be a fine leader of her family when it is her time.”
Euron tries to remember where he could have met this girl before. Was it perhaps as a result of a mission? Or maybe someone had brought her to the base when he had elevated Fuka, Jurgen, Theon and Asha to Mechwarriors?
OOG: since Anya was part of security for the Elevation Ceremony, perhaps she had seen her before and would recognize her?
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Euron tries to remember where he could have met this girl before. Was it perhaps as a result of a mission? Or maybe someone had brought her to the base when he had elevated Fuka, Jurgen, Theon and Asha to Mechwarriors?
OOG: since Anya was part of security for the Elevation Ceremony, perhaps she had seen her before and would recognize her?
Not so much but the "Hammer" boys do :evil:
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“Guten Abend, Herr Bosche, Ich mag deine Kleidung.” A very heavy Japanese accented female voice from behind.
“Arigatō, redi Sagui. Anata wa anata no doitsugo de watashi o shōsan shimasu.” In his very heavy German.
“It is you who honors us with working so hard to speak Japanese. But English we have to do as we both do better with it.”
“True, what is it that you like of my attire?”
“How you show your former service but not to insult. I also like the time frame of your outfit, 1800’s Prussian?”
“Why yes.” Looking somewhat surprised. “You do know your fashions.”
“When you have the events that I do you get to know and understand the statement one makes with the way they dress.” She looks around the room. “I do love when the families on world get together for events like this. We get all the color and styles.”
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“Major Cranson, how are you doing this evening?” Tai-sa Taka of the Devil Dogs will ask. “I see that Nejiro has been keeping you active.” He looks over the Majors Dress uniform. “Not too much desk time.” With a smile. “Paperwork can make one get soft.” With a bigger smile.
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“Major Franks that dress looks wonderful on you, who made it?” Esfir Zakharovich Matrona of Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku ask.
“One of the dressmakers from Starfall.” Kiah answers.
“I hope you will introduce me to this dressmaker soon.”
“I will be very happy too.”
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Gencon housing registration is February 25. If we're playing that day, I will not be able to attend.
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Gencon housing registration is February 25. If we're playing that day, I will not be able to attend.
Next mission date is Feb 18
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Nejiro ComStar AP News Services
(7 October 3068)
Galatea (DBC) - The MRBC has declared Mobile Fire a rogue unit. It has now been confirmed that Mobile Fire broke off negotiations to extend their contract and have taken service with Word of Blake.
["Listen not to these lies! Know that Word of Blake offers honest coin for faithful service. We salute the skill and courage of contract military advisors, and offer a wide variety of employment opportunities."]
With Mobile Fire abandoning their post, the LAAF has been caught flat footed. A Blakist invasion force struck New Earth mere days after Mobile Fire jumped out of the New Earth system. Amid confused reports coming from New Earth has been news that the Blakists have repeated the atrocities they inflicted on Outreach, Tharkad, and Dieron. Neighboring systems are also reported to be under attack.
["Still the unbelievers besmirch our reputation! Know for all time we did not use nuclear weapons on Tharkad. Nor have Murphid, Thorn, and New Earth been subjected to the kind of intensive bombardment reported."]
The MRBC has reminded all mercenary commands that any who accept service with the Blakists will be branded rogue.
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(28 October 3068 - System Error 0404 - Backup Transmitted 20 November 3068)
Arc Royal (INN) - Last year the Word of Blake unleashed an armada of WarShips on an unsuspecting Inner Sphere. The "Ruins of Gabriel" unquestionably played a role in creating that fleet. Whispers of a Star League cache or depot located in Lyran space circulated for years, but with the discovery of Camelot Command the issue was thought closed. Apparently, however, the Word of Blake discovered another SLDF facility.
["Blake's holy light guides our steps."]
Locating the Ruins of Gabriel and cutting the Word of Blake off from its resources is now a matter of the highest priority.
["The eyes of unbelievers shall be clouded. Only the Faithful may find the way!']
The Blakists recovered enough resources to kick start the Free Worlds League WarShip program and provide aide to the Capellan Confederation.
["The time when we receive payment for our services approaches."]
In addition, the Ruins probably contributed to the Blakist efforts to increase their own fleet strength. Some reports estimate no less than fifty capital ships.
["Tremble before Blake's might!"]
Inconsistent sighting reports, weird jump signatures - evidence is growing that the Word of Blake vessels have K-F drives whose performance is hitherto un-dreamed of. If this is true, then estimates of enemy fleet strength could be grossly exaggerated. But the implications are frightening. The ability to rapidly concentrate forces to achieve local superiority would effectively throw conventional strategic thinking out of the airlock, much as the wide scale deployment of lithium-fusion batteries did during the Reunification War.
["The Warriors of Blessed Blake shall fight with the strength of Five!" ]
What other technological marvels (or nightmares) could emerge from the Ruins? Wild stories of 200-ton BattleMechs or AI combat computers replacing Mechwarriors may need to be re-evaluated.
["As foretold, the anvil of knowledge is used to forge the weapons of redemption."]
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(29 March 3068)
Coventry (DBC) - The playgrounds are safe again, but how long until the children can watch the stars without fear?
Though the valiant Coventry Militia has driven the Word of Blake invaders from our home soil - gloriously shattering their ground forces in the effort - the danger seems far from over. Obviously unwilling to accept defeat, Blakist ships remain in-system, showing no intent to leave and continuing their illegal blockade.
["We offered a path to peace and prosperity to those deserving of it. We offer it again, for that very path to enlightenment can be a rocky one. Decide, or be still forevermore!"]
But even while the local aerospace defense is rallying its assets for a decisive excursion, one question is on everyone's mind. Can it really be that easy?
Despite all prejudices and appearances, the Word of Blake military command isn't ignorant and is well aware of Coventry's industrial importance. So, their empty fleet loitering around could be a harbinger of things to come.
["May Blake's wisdom come upon you in a blaze of light, people of Coventry!"]
May the universe have mercy on our souls.
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(18 December 3068)
Andurien {ANDURIEN CHRONICLE) - A year ago today, I was a citizen in the realm with the largest navy known to humanity. It contained some of the most advanced vessels ever built. The centerpiece was the Thera, a WarShip that had no equal.
Today no such navy remains to keep the sky above me safe. In fact, I wonder if I ever had one.
The reports are almost as numerous as the pieces into which our League is crumbling. Our fleet and our military are fragmenting into regional components. Some are said to have joined the Word of Blake.
So how did they do it? How did an outside organization compromise us to this extent? It seems particularly inconceivable that our navy has been subjugated as much as it has. Members of the League navy are picked after a careful vetting process, in which not just skill is judged, but loyalty as well - loyalty to the whole Free Worlds League, not just to one or the other portions of it. Yet now, at the first real challenge our nation has faced since the last civil war, everything just falls apart again? And an unknown number of our naval vessels side with a group of religious fanatics rather than with the League government, or even a regional government?
I don't know how they could have done that. I just know that the nation I once called mine doesen't exist anymore.
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To Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Re school assignment
From Gulia Sato - military liaison GSF
Yorokobi-san has assisted me in providing the proper documents for the acceptance of Pyke-san and Botley-san in their placements at the Philip Exeter Academy - {school crest image}, school colors navy blue, white, sky blue, and school mascot Loqui {speak - pronounced Loki} the Hippogriff {image}, [An exclusive private boarding/day school in the Yousai university ward Morningside Heights neighborhood - a select upscale beautiful metropolitan learning environment where arts and culture are just as important as academics and athletics. For gifted students of primary through secondary school levels that maintain rigorous academic and leadership standards. Small learning groups of no more than sixteen develop individual education tracks tailored for each students needs. The school has a high security but open campus (thirteen thousand square meters that covers six city blocks and has its own maglev subway station and light rail station) with over four thousand students and staff], where Miss Konstantinovich also attends pursuing an academic regimen that this term includes classical guitar, intelligence analysis and information technology, history, calligraphy, and civil service courses in math, leadership, logistics, communications, and the martial arts (kendo, eskrima) in her pursuit of Meritous status. Her extracurricular activities include the junior varsity competitive dance team, school rock band 'Itzy', speech and debate club, and the Tile Club (competitive chess, xianqi, sanguoqi, pai sho, mahjong, pai gow, and go). Pyke-san shall be matriculated into classes within the week (and may move into the dorm-suite the day after tomorrow - first class Via Rail shinkansen rail ticket included), slightly late in the term, but manageable to catch up (the newly admitted students and staff meet and greet days will be the last weekend of the month). Pyke-san will share a learning group (Hoshi Anchikar, Yasmin Beckhit, Hua Chen, Wei Chen, Jiaying Chiba, Aarav Kago, Seojin Kim, Tatiana 'Ana' Konstantinovich, Ami Li, Audra Pyke, Serana Ross, Ishaan Ryuzoji, Samuel Sanada, Ren Synklar, Daibhidh Zadov, Elora Zheung - attached background checks) and a four bedroom dorm-suite with Miss Konstantinovich (who after great argument did not bring additional personnel) in the secondary level student housing quadrangle along with Hua Chen-san and Yasmin Bekhit-san. Enclosed please find Pyke-san's student welcome pack, and other necessities. {The welcome kit includes a large box and full garment bag containing: a secure Philip Exeter Academy picture/biometric (with both magstrip and rfid chip plus several matrix codes) access control school ID with school colors and logo lanyard plus meal plan and 3000 Ryu allowance for school store and cafe items, Philip Exeter Academy acceptance letter signed by the Dean of Students Dr. Anisa Neel (background check), President Yeon Lee (background check), and Trustee Board Chair Amalaa Sugai (background check) (who are aware - only these three have been informed - of your assignment at the request of the Chiji to provide low key and surreptitious security for Miss Konstantinovich - who is not aware at this time (but may become so at your discretion) - after the amber alert and other threats were issued, notice of final interview - what do you want/need from your education? - and personal class schedule build date in three days, notice of cutoff date for on campus arrangements of personal security and/or staff, notice of medical checkup date (basic physical plus official acknowledgement of any medical conditions, allergies, injuries, disabilities), map of the campus, map of the Yousai university ward, map of the public transport system in Yousai plus one year multipass, packing checklist, list of acceptable footwear and casual apparel, the do not bring list, school guide, school wall calendar with important dates and holidays picturing notable campus architecture and landscapes, campus and community resource guide, student handbook, school class catalog, history of the school, guide to Yousai, logo imprinted school colors journal and stationary set, school extracurricular guide, lastest print issue of the Loquacious Hippogriff (the student newspaper), logo imprinted tablet and wireless earbuds in school color stripes preloaded with school essentials (school social media links, school class links, the accepted office program, library and lab links, digital copies of included print materials etc.) with a logo imprinted school color hardcase rated for drops and waterproof, logo and mascot school spirit wear and athletic apparel (t-shirts, hats socks, zip hoodie etc.), logo imprinted backpack, logo imprinted 'streetwise serpent' taser, logo mascot one liter insulated water bottle and covered tumbler, logo mascot refillable bento box, colorful reusable swag box with local favorite snacks and goodies, logo and mascot charms and zipper pulls, lanyards, pop-sockets, wristbands, stickers, and stress toys, as well as a school color logo imprinted frisbee, jogging strap, sleep mask, lip balm, tote bag, reusable metal straw set, portable waterproof wireless speaker, wireless charger, and power bank. In the navy blue logo imprinted garment bag are five days' worth of merino wool and linen female Philip Exeter Academy uniform separates (navy blue herringbone and sky blue and navy pinstripe suit pieces - slacks, skirts, skorts, jackets, sweaters) with embroidered school mon just under the shoulder blade and school crest embroidered on the front pocket, white blouses and tailored shirts, sky blue polo (long and short), navy, sky blue, white red, and green plaid sport jacket, trousers, skirts, and sweaters, navy blue workout apparel and PE uniforms (from pool to field) (plus tailoring allowance and seamstress appointment)} Botley-san has a similar box except there are no uniforms and it has two copies of a one year employment contract with Philip Exeter Academy {teacher's assistant with class and office hours, tutoring/mentor sessions, and assistant coach to the e-sport team/club 'Excelsior Faux PMC' playing 'Mechs and Mercs' in the varsity intramural e-league (mixed arms lance combat and bounty/pirate hunting) (link to team profiles and play statistics and annals)} only needing Botley-san's signature/hanko and legal filing for a forty thousand ryu salary plus three thousand ryu school store and cafe allowance, and an employee handbook. Botley-san will share teaching duties for Miss Konstantinovich's learning group with Professor Yeji Moon, teacher Darun MacDermott-Watt, and teacher's assistant Anita Camaron (attached background checks) (attached schedule of classes and teaching/coaching activities). Botley-san will be housed in a single bed-set furnished garden apartment in campus faculty housing. Extra storage has been arranged in private warehouse storage in 'The Neath' (NeathYousai - the under-city and utilidors etc.) within quick walking distance of the campus with easy up-city access for any additional equipment and gear needed for your security. Access is keyed to the secondary secure chip in your school ID's, which may also access the included list of Saganami Security access ports, and will identify you and your assignment to the NPO and the NDT.
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Nejiro News 1
Yesterday was the presentation day for Saganami Yasha’s and many were at Saganami Shiro.The Chiji Saganami looked stunning in her Red Kimono with beautiful paint and stich work of flowers here on Nejiro. The young master also looked the part in his kimono of blue and gold with the Kamon of Saganami, the planetary flag of Nigero, The crests of the MSAW, NPO, NFB and Nejiro Militia. The Dragon also sent good wishes for the health and life of our governor’s first born.
HBC News
Saganami Yasha’s presentation day was yesterday and the movers and shakers of the system and close by systems were on hand for our governor’s son’s big day. The young master also looked the part in his kimono of blue and gold with the Kamon of Saganami, the planetary flag of Nigero, The crests of the MSAW, NPO, NFB and Nejiro Militia. Our Chiji and proud mother looked fabulous in a wonderful red kimono with many of the local flowers painter and stitched on it. The Dragon sent his fondest wishes to the young one.
The Moro Sun-Times
The Dragon sent his most warm wishes to Saganami Yasha’s on his presentation day. This happened yesterday and I was one of the lucky ones to be on hand. With all the well-wishers on hand this was one of the major events of the year. Both mother and son liked fabulous. He in his kimono of blue and gold with the Kamon of Saganami, the planetary flag of Nigero, The crests of the MSAW, NPO, NFB and Nejiro Militia and she in her red kimono with local flowers both hand painted and stitched all over it.
The Dakuu-orianyusu
Saganami Yasha’s presentation day … Ha. It was just a way for the She-Demon to force control over you the good people of Nejiro. It looks like the she has nothing better to do with her time and your money than have a party. Good people she is just using you for her own ends.
Shin no wadopuresu
We have seen from others that Saganami Yasha’s presentation day was used as a major propaganda event for one only reason to look good in the press. She only looks out after herself and a select few. She spends large amounts of money so she looks good. People of Nejiro, how is this looking out for your good? She acts like the petty House Lords of the Inner Sphere.
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“Sir I do not understand why we did not strike.”
“You forget why we are here. We have a mission and if we had attacked as you think we should have we would have united all on this world.”
“But if we did strike we would have taken out all of the leaders of this world.”
“Would we have? You do not think that others would fill in for the ones we had taken out?”
“I do not understand.”
“You forget the nature of these people. They come from backgrounds that would have them looking for the ones that took their blood. They would want our blood. They would work together to strike at the ones that harmed them. We would have been the ones that all of them would be looking for. I for one would not like that.”
From the other side of the room. “This is why you now are in charge of our ground operations. You understand what your former commander could not. You do not look for personal gain.”
“Thank You. I am doing what needs to be done so that we will do our mission.”
“We will do what we are here to do and depart as we should have done from the start.”
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To Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Re school assignment
From Gulia Sato - military liaison GSF
Yorokobi-san has assisted me in providing the proper documents for the acceptance of Pyke-san and Botley-san in their placements at the Philip Exeter Academy - {school crest image}, school colors navy blue, white, sky blue and school mascot Loqui {speak - pronounced Loki} the Hippogriff {image}, [An exclusive private boarding/day school in the Yousai university ward Morningside Heights neighborhood - a select upscale beautiful metropolitan learning environment where arts and culture are just as important as academics and athletics. For gifted students of primary through secondary school levels that maintain rigorous academic and leadership standards. Small learning groups of no more than sixteen develop individual education tracks tailored for each students needs. The school has a high security but open campus (thirteen thousand square meters that covers six city blocks and has its own maglev subway station and light rail station) with over four thousand students and staff], where Miss Konstantinovich also attends pursuing an academic regimen that this term includes classical guitar, intelligence analysis and information technology, history, calligraphy, and civil service courses in math, leadership, logistics, communications, and the martial arts (kendo, eskrima) in her pursuit of Meritous status. Her extracurricular activities include the junior varsity competitive dance team, school rock band 'Itzy', speech and debate club, and the Tile Club (competitive chess, xianqi, sanguoqi, pai sho, mahjong, pai gow, and go). Pyke-san shall be matriculated into classes within the week (and may move into the dorm-suite the day after tomorrow - first class Via Rail shinkansen rail ticket included), slightly late in the term, but manageable to catch up (the newly admitted students and staff meet and greet days will be the last weekend of the month). Pyke-san will share a learning group (Hoshi Anchikar, Yasmin Beckhit, Hua Chen, Wei Chen, Jiaying Chiba, Aarav Kago, Seojin Kim, Tatiana 'Ana' Konstantinovich, Ami Li, Audra Pyke, Serana Ross, Ishaan Ryuzoji, Samuel Sanada, Ren Synklar, Daibhidh Zadov, Elora Zheung - attached background checks) and a four bedroom suite with Miss Konstantinovich (who after great argument did not bring additional personnel) in the secondary level student housing quadrangle along with Hua Chen-san and Yasmin Bekhit-san. Enclosed please find Pyke-san's student welcome pack, and other necessities. {The welcome kit includes a large box and full garment bag containing: a secure Philip Exeter Academy picture/biometric (with both magstrip and rfid chip) access control school id with school colors and logo lanyard plus meal plan and 3000 Ryu allowance for school store and cafe items, Philip Exeter Academy acceptance letter signed by the Dean of Students Dr. Anisa Neel (background check), President Yeon Lee (background check), and Trustee Board Chair Amalaa Sugai (background check) (who are aware - only these three have been informed - of your assignment at the request of the Chiji to provide low key and surreptitious security for Miss Konstantinovich - who is not aware at this time (but may become so at your discretion) - after the amber alert and other threats were issued, notice of final interview - what do you want/need from your education? - and personal class schedule build date in three days, notice of cutoff date for on campus arrangements of personal security and/or staff, notice of medical checkup date (basic physical plus official acknowledgement of any medical conditions, allergies, injuries, disabilities), map of the campus, map of the Yousai university ward, map of the public transport system in Yousai plus one year multipass, packing checklist, list of acceptable footwear and casual apparel, the do not bring list, school guide, school wall calendar with important dates and holidays picturing notable campus architecture and landscapes, campus and community resource guide, student handbook, school class catalog, history of the school, guide to Yousai, logo imprinted school colors journal and stationary set, school extracurricular guide, lastest issue of the Loquacious Hippogriff (the student newspaper), logo imprinted tablet and wireless earbuds in school color stripes preloaded with school essentials (school social media links, school class links, the accepted office program, library and lab links, digital copies of included print materials etc.) with a logo imprinted school color hardcase rated for drops and waterproof, logo and mascot school spirit wear and athletic apparel (t-shirts, hats socks, zip hoodie etc.), logo imprinted backpack, logo imprinted 'streetwise serpent' taser, logo mascot one liter insulated water bottle and covered tumbler, logo mascot refillable bento box, colorful resable swag box with local favorite snacks and goodies, logo and mascot charms and zipper pulls, lanyards, pop-sockets, wristbands, stickers, and stress toys, as well as a school color logo imprinted frisbee, jogging strap, sleep mask, lip balm, tote bag, reusable metal strawset, portable waterproof wireless speaker, wireless charger, and power bank. In the navy blue logo imprinted garment bag are five days' worth of merino wool and linen female Philip Exeter Academy uniform separates (navy blue herringbone and sky blue and navy pinstripe suit pieces - slacks, skirts, skorts, jackets, sweaters) with embroidered school mon just under the shoulder blade and school crest embroidered on the front pocket, white blouses and tailored shirts, sky blue polo (long and short), navy, sky blue, white red, and green plaid sport jacket, trousers, skirts, and sweaters, navy blue workout apparel and PE uniforms (from pool to field) (plus tailoring allowance and seamstress appointment)} Botley-san has a similar box except there are no uniforms and it has two copies of a one year employment contract with Philip Exeter Academy {teacher's assistant with class and office hours, assistant coach to the e-sport team/club 'Excelsior Faux PMC' playing 'Mechs and Mercs' in the varsity intramural e-league (mixed arms lance combat and bounty/pirate hunting) (link to team profiles and play statistics and annals), and tutoring/mentor sessions} only needing Botley-san's signature/hanko and legal filing for a forty thousand ryu salary plus three thousand ryu school store and cafe allowance, and an employee handbook. Botley-san will share teaching duties for Miss Konstantinovich's learning group with Professor Yeji Moon, teacher Darun MacDermott-Watt, and teacher's aassistant Anita Camaron (attached background checks). Botley-san will be housed in a single bed-set furnished garden apartment in campus faculty housing. Extra storage has been arranged in private warehouse storage in 'The Neath' (NeathYousai - the under-city and utilidors etc.) within quick walking distance of the campus with easy up-city access for any additional equipment and gear needed for your security. Access is keyed to the secondary secure chip in your school ID's, which may also access the included list of Saganami Security access ports, and will identify you and your assignment to the NPO and the NDT.
"Whoa!" Audra was amazed as she saw all the school paraphernalia she'd received. "I was a little worried about the uniform, but this stuff is awesome!"
"Just remember, Audra," said Euron. "You're not just there to have fun. This is an official assignment. So treat it as such."
"Yes, sir." The younger Greyjoy saluted.
"I have a question?" Said Isolde, examining her own package. "Is this going to affect my role in the Hilo City Defense Force once we have all our equipment ready?"
"If anything, it'll actually enhance our image in Yousai." Euron explained. "Having an actual MechWarrior in their e-league might increase its membership. Just don't show the students up too much. As for your duties in the City Defense Force, it'll still be some time before we can get everything set up with Clan Sugai and the Hilo militia for the formal unveiling. We also have Freyja as back-up if you're unavailable by the time I decide to reveal "The Four god-beasts of Feng Shui" to the people of Hilo."
"Mom's going to be in the City Defense Force?" Asked Audra.
"As Ready-Five." Euron specified. "Just in case somebody is indisposed. One more thing, Isolde." He turned to the 19-year-old Botley. "I want you to provide as positive an image of the Ironborn as possible. That means no hitting on the female students. Got it?" Isolde nodded with a bit of a pout. "Yes, sir."
"However, if you choose to pursue a relationship or affair with one of the teachers," Euron continued. "Try to keep it low-key. I won't get in the way of two consenting adults doing what they want, just so long as it doesn't reflect badly on this unit or its personnel."
"Understood, sir." Isolde nodded sharply. "I won't let you down."
"Good." Said Euron. "Now then, you two have some preparations to make. Dismissed."
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“To all GSF commands you will need to provide units for a convoy security mission. These units will be in the field for two (2) weeks as this convoy will be moving from the spaceport to Quezon. This convoy is made up of hover trucks and will be moving around 50KPH.”
Part of the escort.
Striker Light Tank (McAllister)
Scimitar Medium Hover Tank (Tomori)
This is your next mission.
Normal mix of units.
Units that are in the field from missions 84 - 85 - 86 are still in the field and can not be used.
time to rock and roll :cool:
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Are units available from the "baby shower"?
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Are units available from the "baby shower"?
No that was mission 86
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shadhawk: Quick question. Is Amalaa Sugai Lady Sugai or Madame Sugai? The answer will affect my next post.
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lady or madam is how japanese formal honorifics such as sama translate to english from an individual to a higher rank than oneself
Generally the English speaking/writing press refer to her as lady when they are referring to her work as Matrona, as City Council rep, or as a board chair. They refer to her as Madame in her role as social maven, as the top of the heap of Nejiro Society, As she who gives the nod - or doesn't.
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lady or madam is how japanese formal honorifics such as sama translate to english from an individual to a higher rank than oneself
Generally the English speaking/writing press refer to her as lady when they are referring to her work as Matrona, as City Council rep, or as a board chair. They refer to her as Madame in her role as social maven, as the top of the heap of Nejiro Society, As she who gives the nod - or doesn't.
OOG: The way Anthony has explained it to me in the past made me think that Lady Sugai and Madame Sugai were two different people. But since this is the Matrona we're talking about, I can write this out with that in mind. So...
IG: Isolde knocked on the door of Amalaa Sugai's office at the Phillip Exeter Academy. She had been planning on presenting herself to the Matriarch of Clan Sugai since she first arrived on campus. The Sugais had helped the Ironborn on many occasions, from setting up the Hilo City Defense Force to allowing access to the venue where her brother Tristifer had married Asha Greyjoy. So, it seemed only proper she first introduce herself to Lady Sugai before any of the other School officials.
"Enter." Came the voice of the older woman. Isolde turned the doorknob and walked in.
"Konnichi wa, Sugai-sama." Isolde bowed formally. "I'm Isolde Botley, your new teacher's assistant."
"Ah, yes. Welcome, Botley-san." Amalaa returned with a shorter bow of her head. "I trust you and Pyke-san have settled in?"
"Hai, Sugai-sama. Pyke-san is still unpacking, so I thought to introduce myself to you first. I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for providing the venue for my brother's wedding." Isolde bowed again.
"You're very welcome." Said Sugai. "I remember having a conversation with your parents at the event. Your mother is quite an...interesting woman." Getting a closer look at Isolde, she added. "In fact, your resemblance to her is eerily similar in almost every way."
Isolde shrugged. "So everybody tells me." She then pointed to her eyes. "Except for these, of course. These are my dad's."
Amalaa nodded. "So, what brings you my office today?"
"I figured I should come to you first, given your ichizoku's history with my family and the Ironborn." Isolde explained.
"Yes." Sugai nodded again. "I have been fully informed of your purpose here, as have the President and the Dean of Students. I hope you will be able resolve this business swiftly and efficiently. Now then, I have some business to attend to and I believe you have a class to teach. Good luck to you, Isolde Botley, and welcome to Phillip Exeter Academy."
Isolde bowed deeply. "Arigato gozaimasu, Sugai-sama. I will do my best."
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Audra looked at herself in the mirror wearing her new school uniform. It had been a while since she'd worn one and just as long since she'd worn a skirt. The deep blue with sky blue and white highlights was a vast improvement from the ugly green, white and pink dresses she had to wear when she'd been in school in the Confederation. She'd already met Yasmin and Hua when she moved into her dorm suite. They each had their own separate rooms with a common area in the middle where the other two girls had been hanging out. Hua was a short Chinese girl with a short bob haircut who tended to obsess way too much over her make-up and what was just the right shade and intensity and had not spoken to her much. Yasmin, a tall, brown-skinned girl of Middle-Eastern descent with long curly dark hair and pretty eyes that were such a deep brown they were almost black, had been much friendlier, easily engaging in conversation over a variety of topics, from planetary politics to cooking. However, Audra had yet to meet the girl she was supposed to talk to and befriend, Tatiana Konstantinovich.
When she'd asked Yasmin about her, she had said "Ana", as she preferred to be called, was an honor student with an impeccable academic record, but with a bit of a rebellious streak, having once said she wanted emancipation from her family, though she was too young to do so. Audra was starting to like her already. Yasmin had also said that it seemed like something had been bothering her as of late, though she didn't know what it was. Probably the "problem" Uncle Euron was helping her with, she thought, though he hadn't told her exactly what said problem was.
Eventually, the girl in question arrived in a huff, carrying a batch of flyers in the crook of her arm. She looked just like the picture Euron had shown Audra. Blonde, pretty, middling height, blue eyes. She looked tired or frustrated by her reckoning. Audra decided to walk over and introduce herself.
"Hey." She said with a smile. "You must be Ana. Yasmin's been telling me about you. I'm Audra Pyke, the new transfer. Pleased to finally meet you in person." She offered her hand.
Ana looked up at the girl. "Hello." She took the proffered hand tentatively. Upon closer inspection, Ana had a sense that this Audra looked familiar, though they had never met before. Something in the eyes, maybe, she thought. She was sure she'd seen eyes like that before but couldn't quite place it.
Audra saw the flyers in Ana's hand. They were for the school band, Itzy. "Ooh, a concert." She remarked. "I'd love to go."
"You would?" Ana asked.
"Yeah," Audra replied. "What kind of music is it?"
"Mostly rock and progressive." Said Ana. "But my bandmates stuck me with having to put up all the flyers."
"Oh." Said Audra before offering. "You know, I don't have class for a while. Maybe I can help you put them up."
"Really?" Ana's attitude perked up. "Thank you. That would be a great help. You said your name was Audra, right?"
"That's me." Audra exclaimed. "So, where do you wanna start?"
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Hooded Stranger:"...couldn't use it on a real ammo bin, could you?"
Female Mechwarrior" (shrugs her breasts jiggling in her skimpy tank top) "Not in this Mech bay - but if you think the Warrior will give you another go at it, be my guest. I think he's gonna kick your - "
Stranger: (unfazed) "Not to worry. The Warrior is no match for this enemy. It's going to take the help of all our people. The real warriors are those men and women fighting for our - "
(Screen blanks, followed by a brief flash of the Tamarind Media/Channel 609 logo before a bedraggled looking reporter appears.)
Reporter: "Gone!" They're all gone!" The Captain-General is dead, possibly gassed like a dog on Atreus. The entire Sardis Fleet is missing! Missing! Not even our new hope, Jeremy Brett! (Reporter throws up hands in disgust.) "He can't be found, either. There's no one there, people! The ship's flying with no crew and no captain. We're alone - sitting ducks for Kelswa-Steiner and his Alliance forces to come charging in and burn us all into the ground. Not even the Word of Blake is defending our borders! Instead, they've abandoned the only man with enough courage to stand up for them, give them a home. We - are - alone!"
(The screen blanks again followed by a black and white bulls-eye which dissolves into snow, then nothing.)
Tamarind Media, Channel 609, holovid broadcast, 2 November 3068
ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(4 December 3068)
Galisteo (SANTA FE CHRONICLE) - Located on the High Sierra, the town of Bad Rock is no stranger to violence. However, what started as a simple demonstration against proposed restructuring of the tax system escalated into a full scale battle that has leveled half the town.
Local ranchers have been voicing dissatisfaction with the new "Cattle Tax" since it was first proposed last year. "If'n the Cap'n-General's wanting to be fighting them Lurans, he can danged well pay for the war hisself!" said Bart Owens, eloquently voicing the view of many Trinity World ranchers.
On 12 September, when the ranchers paraded through the main street of Bad Rock in their CattleMasters and LineMechs, Sheriff Neils Fernandez called in Swann's Cavaliers to help keep the peace. The precise chain of events remains unclear, but second hand accounts suggest that the mercenary company immediately opened fire on the protestors. The Cavaliers may have been incorrectly briefed on the situation, or perhaps they mistook the ranchers' IndustrialMechs for bandits. Whatever the cause, by the time order was restored, twenty civilians and two mercenaries were dead, with upwards of one hundred civilians wounded.
Protests over the mercenaries' actions have been lodged with the governor and with Parliament, but no actions have been forthcoming. Since the incident, other confrontations have occurred between the mercenaries and the independent minded citizens of the Trinity Worlds. While none have reached the scale of the so-called Bad Rock Massacre, the situation threatens to spiral out of control.
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Quotable
The ability to adapt is what sets us apart, sir
Marines or humans?
Marines. Regular humans only adapt when absolutely required.
dialog from the shooting script 'The Vanguard' KM Productions
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Quotable
Path of Lava, the mandates
Shirk not the tasks which have been given to you
We are all born to a task - some to be her watchful eyes, some her memory, some her bloody claws - speak with your elders and ancestors, find the best way to serve. Never falter.
Guard the wheel that it may turn in fullnes
I will tell you more of the Ages later, know that we are in the Fifth and the Sixth is near at hand, and it will be a time of grief and destruction. But we will survive, the wheel will turn and light will come again.
Presume not to instruct your cousin in their task
As all have a purpose, so each of us knows best how to serve it. War destroyed us when one of us presumed to rule over the others, we will not allow that again.
Honor your territory in all things
The lands are in your care. Spirits, earth, and peoples. Treat them well. All must be protected or all are lost.
Let mercy guide you in our August Mother's Court
We are rare enough already. Never kill without need.
Honor your Ancestors and your Elders
Their wisdom and courage gave us our lives today.
Honor the pacts with the spirit world
We were created to mediate between flesh and spirit. Never shirk this task.
War not upon human nor beast
We are of both bloods and both worlds. The sword in their heart is the sword in your own.
Let no one or nothing violate the sacred places
vows of the Shinto sect of the Emerald Mother, one of the most elusive on Nejiro as all of their known shrines are hidden deep in secluded unexplored wilderness
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The Nejiro Guilds are associations of merchants, trades, artisans, and craft workers. They support themselves via membership fees, service and good fees, grants, and investment funds. They provide materials and tools, mutual aid, education and training, production standards, quality control, ethical codes, safety standards, political influence, security services, insurance and financial aid services, legal services, social functions, and community to their members. Guilds maintain regulatory, inspection, and enforecement roles through their Syndic arm. Guilds are divided into Craft guilds which represent specific trades and services - which are divided into five primary types: arts (calligrapher, musician, actor, dancer, illustrator, manga artist, writer, photographer, sculptor etc.), crafters [blue collar, trades] (carpenter, welder, farmer, assembler, weaver, baker, technician, metal worker, glazier, brewer, lace maker, mason, plumber etc.), martial (combat styles, merchant marine, bounty hunter, patrol officer, security guard, ranger, paramedic etc.), scholar [white collar, professional] (engineer, lawyer, factory manager, pharmacist, receptionist, buyer, architect, surveyor, executive assistant, academic scholar, detective, doctor, librarian, accountant etc.), and service [pink collar, public service] (religious order, event steward, butler, social worker, flight attendent, retail sales, call center rep, teacher, chef, secretary, host, nanny, sex worker, driver, stylist, waitress, paralegal etc.) and Merchant guilds [commodity, wholesale] (livestock, textile, copper, paper, electricity, traders etc.) which regulate trade in general. Guilds also protect their members from excessive taxes, illicit trading, and keep trade secrets. Guilds sponsor apprenticeships, who learn basic knowledge and earn the respect of their peers, and provide the means to move through journeyer status - who are certified and paid for their work - to mastery. Guilds are individually and collectively run by its Conclave of Masters who decide all guild matters. Journeyer's who wish to pursue leadership status within the guild generally educate themselves in the civil service essentials and requirements to become Meritous, as candidates with this appellation are more likely to succeed, though it is not a requirement. Guild Halls are erected locally and regionally to store goods and tools, have markets and offices to conduct official business, with rooms and auditoriums to conduct meetings and social functions, and as educational and archival centers, some have pubs and offer lodgings for travelers and apprentices. The embassy ward in Yousai holds Guild Halls from every major guild on Nejiro and its stellar system. The Masters Hall has its place on the Okina Hiroba {grand square} on Parliament Hill in Yousai.
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“I have check over the vehicles and they are all running well.”
“Good check with the crews from McAllister and Tomori and see if they need anything.”
“Will do!’ Looking to the commander of the convoy security. “Do we know what they GSF is sending?”
“Not at this time.”
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“We have loaded your vehicles.” Tristan will inform the security commander. “We have our payment and it is a pleasure to deal with your boss.”
”We look forward to more transactions.” The commander shakes hands with Tristan. “Take care.”
“You as well.”
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“We have loaded your vehicles.” Tristan will inform the security commander. “We have our payment and it is a pleasure to deal with your boss.”
”We look forward to more transactions.” The commander shakes hands with Tristan. “Take care.”
“You as well.”
As the convoy is about to leave, a Dropship lands. As the assault ramp lowers, the convoy sees the forms of a Striker tank, a Badger Infantry vehicle, and a Falcon Hawk Battlemech. They are led by a Phoenix Hawk painted not in the standard Ironborn colors, but a bifurcated color scheme of bright sea-green on one side and bold red on the other.
As they approach, Tristan tells the convoy crew. "Ahh, my wife has arrived to provide security for your trucks. Don't worry, sir. So long as you don't upset her, she'll get you where you need to be."
OOG: The units I just mentioned will be my force for next game. Also, I assume the Tristan mentioned here is Tristan Botley. After all, how many Tristan's who own a weapons factory could there be on this planet?
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As the convoy is about to leave, a Dropship lands. As the assault ramp lowers, the convoy sees the forms of a Striker tank, a Badger Infantry vehicle, and a Falcon Hawk Battlemech. They are led by a Phoenix Hawk painted not in the standard Ironborn colors, but a bifurcated color scheme of bright sea-green on one side and bold red on the other.
As they approach, Tristan tells the convoy crew. "Ahh, my wife has arrived to provide security for your trucks. Don't worry, sir. So long as you don't upset her, she'll get you where you need to be."
OOG: The units I just mentioned will be my force for next game. Also, I assume the Tristan mentioned here is Tristan Botley. After all, how many Tristan's who own a weapons factory could there be on this planet?
“Thank You for the extra escort. We were only going to the airport from here but a ride to the spaceport will work.” The security commander tells Tristan. “I will let Mr. Corado know of your extra security.”
“We need to get moving as we need to get to the spaceport so we can do our bit for the Quezon convoy.”
OOG: this crew is picking up the Gauss ammo, the mission is the Quezon Convoy. But cool setup.
ALSO Badger Alpha or Bravo? Alpha has Battle Armor / Bravo has infantry.
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The Hands of the Goddess will be bidding the Phoenix Hawk, Alacorn, Karnov Alpha and friends, and the LBX Partisan.
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“Thank You for the extra escort. We were only going to the airport from here but a ride to the spaceport will work.” The security commander tells Tristan. “I will let Mr. Corado know of your extra security.”
“We need to get moving as we need to get to the spaceport so we can do our bit for the Quezon convoy.”
OOG: this crew is picking up the Gauss ammo, the mission is the Quezon Convoy. But cool setup.
ALSO Badger Alpha or Bravo? Alpha has Battle Armor / Bravo has infantry.
Alpha. The one with the IS Standard BA.
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Rhee Dai Ichizoku
elevated for services rendered (rehabilitating Nejiro agricultural lands and crops, and developing new varietals to function better in the local environment) after the o-ekibyo {great blight} of the early twenty ninth century
Kamon sitting frog and lotus blossom
Colors thousand year brown and thousand year green
Delm Syngman Rhee
Zokucho/Matrona Franziska Rhee
Founders MP Hong Rhee
Founders MP Jian Rhee
Spokesperson Aziz Rhee
Nanyang Fleet {southern seas} Commander Bo Chang
Jundai {army} Commander Jun Liu
Associate Families: Aok, Fan, Han, Huang, Jiang, Li, Meas, Liu, Wang, Zhu, Kim, Tang, Chap, Keo, Duong, Chang
Major Territorial Holdings: Rhee Chengbao {castle} (1294 sq km landhold southwest of Mashu Mizumi {devil lake} on Caoyuen{wild grasslands} - the green hilly temperate grassland continent of about 10 million square kilometers in the southwestern hemisphere of Nejiro) Rhee Gong {palace} (2 sq km in Tarawa), Tarawa (largest city on Nejiro by area, the walled city - five rings plus the outer wall - was chartered for sustainable agri-businesses and food security for the region and globally - with pastures, fields, artificial lakes, canals, refineries, and light industry all within the walls), Gelandedao {grand island} (638 sq km island less than one hundred kilometers off the east coast of Caoyuen), and 46% of Caoyuen
Corporate Holdings:
Long Dou Agriculture {dragon bean} - produces organic herbs, spices, flowers, fruits, nuts, beans, grains and maize, natural fibers, roots and tubers, fungi, oil crops, livestock, and aquaculture with field farms, vertical farms, greenhouses, and ponic facilities
Chateau Yu Jiu {jade wine} - produces ancient putaojiu and museles wines, but they are most well known for their more recent ningxia Bordeaux's, award winning vintages under winemaker and oneologist Emma Gao
Ye Zhi Zhenzu Nuwang Fenfang Huayuan {pearl queen of the night fragrant garden} - produces hectares of flowers and plants (e.g. tuberoses, jasmine, lavender, roses, violets, lilies, ylang-ylang, lilac, plumeria, iris, basil, vanilla, black pepper, bergamot, peppermint, dwarf citrus, boswellia, sandalwood, cedar) and processes them for their oils and scent extracts for the perfume and fragrance industry, they also run a large apiary that produces honey and beeswax
Siliao he Zhongzi {feed and seed} - produces from their own farms and manufacturers livestock feed and nutrition (grasses, grains, beans, sunflowers, nuts, insects, supplements, fermented products), produces from their own facilities seed stock (heritage barley, oats, clover, alfalfa, wheat, rye, and also herbs and greens, fruits and vegetables), produces from their own facilities aquaculture and aquaponics feed, nutrition, and supplements, and offers technical support from specialists for health and productivity, produces from their own pastures and manufacturers fresh, dried, and canned pet food, treats, nutrition, and supplements (vegetables, poultry, pork, goats, sheep, rodents, insects, fish) that retails under the Jiankang Youyi {healthy wholesome} brand, the company also operates and sponsors research and innovation labs
Dadi de Enci {earth bounty} - food processing plants that are contracted to several brands to make juices, jams, baby food, 'canned' (beeswax covered paperboard) fruit and vegetables, bioplastic packaged frozen fruit and vegetables, cookies and crackers, chips and snacks, frozen smoothies, frozen meals and casseroles, 'canned' soups and stews, bioplastic packaged frozen soups and stews, prepared chop salads, condiments etc.
Long Huo {dragon fire} - iron works and steel mills with a minimill for scrap works from recycled materials and direct reduced iron, cold iron and cold steel workshops, they also mine the Naiba Showakusei-tai for industrial and precious metals and minerals
Luse Ne Ngyan Power Co. {green energy} - energy utility from water, solar, wind, biodfuel, and geothermal; manages vehicle refuel and recharge stations, marine roadstations and waysides along the canals and rivers and rare roadways of Caoyuen
Long Tielu {dragon railways} - builds and manages power over fiber high speed, light rail, and maglev railways for passengers and freight on Caoyuen; construction of all equipment, maintenance and services, operates stations, yards, and depots across Caoyuen
Fenghuang Zixingche {phoenix bike} - manufactures the classic phoenix roadster bicycle, children's bikes, BMX bikes, mountain bikes, hybrids, city bicycles, leisure bikes, beach cruisers, race bikes, folding bikes, electric scooters, electric motorscooters, choppers, sidecars, electric motorcycles, safety gear, and accessories
Dongfeng Hangyun {east wind shipping} - global and stellar freight transport via truck, rail, barge, ship, and small craft
Nongye Gongying {agriculture supply} - global retail chain offering farm machinery and implements, disc and tillage, agricultural hardware and parts, fencing, livestock and pet supplies, seeds, bulk dry goods, plumbing supplies, lawn and garden equipment and supplies, truck accessories, tools and hardware, cast iron and cooking supplies, toys, apparel, outdoor living supply, home and barn improvement goods and supply
Renzao Chuanchang {fathom shipyards} - the commercial shipyard builds commercial freight ships and barges, also canal and river boats for cargo and leisure, their military shipyards build naval vessels for combat and support
Tarawa Gazelles association football
Tarawa Wolf Pack basketball
Qiupai {rackets} - chain of indoor table tennis, badminton, jai alai, tamburello, raquetball, tennis, squash, and pickelball courts complex built with a host of sound absorbing features for recreation and competition with equipment maintenance services, instructors, equipment rentals, and pro-shops
Nongye Tushu Guan {agricultural library} - public botany and agricultural research library located in Tarawa
Pharmacopia - produces traditional herbs, remedies, teas, tisanes, and supplements; manufactures pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines; conducts botanical and pharmaceutical research, keeps a pharmacopoeia
Yianran Xianwei Zhi Ji {natural fiber looms} - textile mill manufactures cashmere, pashmina, wool, linen, ramie, hemp, rayon, and bamboo fibers, fabrics, and threads
Shenhai Caihong {deep sea rainbow} - commercial fishing fleet
Nuvera - manufactures hydrogen fuel, manufactures hydrogen fuel cell power systems, manufactures hydrogen fueling station equipment, manufactures hydrogen fuel cell generators, manages and supplies hydrogen fueling stations and waysides
Grass Ocean Credit Union - open membership financial credit union operating globally and across the stellar system, AUM 4 trillion Ryu
War Dogs - breeding, raising, and training retrievers, pyrenean mountain dogs, rottweilers, akita inu, kunming wolf dogs, himalayan mountain dogs, russian black terriers, mastiffs, bone mouth shar-pei, flandres farm dogs, dobermans, malamutes, border collies, shepherds, and malinois for security services, military service, wildlife control, law enforcement services, search and rescue, guardians, therapy and disability services
Piyingxi - shadow play puppetry performers touring company
Nongji {farm machine} - manufactures farm equipment, machinery, implements, tools, parts, tractors, agricultural drone systems, agricultural robots, agricultural mechs
Tensest {stimulation, excitement} - social media network with instant messaging, mass media, chats, shared content, web portals, e-commerce, antivirus software, private adult content, music and entertainment distribution, online auctions, and multi-player online games
Opal Institute - research and analysis of public and military policy and strategy, offers analysis and counseling services to the Nejiro Ichizoku Hierarchies and Parliament, and corporations across the Sphere
Civil Society Institute - social, economic, and environmental research and analysis offers analysis and counseling services to the Nejiro Ichizoku Hierarchies and Parliament, and corporations across the Sphere
Institute for Advanced Research - think tank funded by consultations, donors, and grants with over four hundred researchers and advisors on various academic and technical topics and publishes their papers and reports publicly in the quarterly journal Sishi ge Shiji
Nongmin Sishi Ge Shiji Agricultural University {farmers of forty centuries} - most comprehensive agricultural university on Nejiro, located in Tarawa
Forty Centuries BioAg - agricultural and biopharma develops seed, fertilizer, bioremediation, and remedies for humans and livestock, specializes in regenerative agriculture and rehabilitating damaged livestock and fields due to disease, war, or natural disaster, operates across the Sphere and greatly profited after the Reunification War, the Succession Wars, and the Clan Invasion, with local offices in Yousai, The Enclave, the Spaceport, and Tarawa
CrossTalk - syndicated weekly television two-hour variety show and comedy club featuring manzai and xiansheng acts and storytellers
Shan Lian Yuangguang {shining sunshine} - manufactures industry leading light-weight, durable, portable solar generator systems, power stations, and accessories with capacities up to 225kWh and 3600W of output that may be paired together to meet all your home or off-grid needs
Junshi Jishu {military technology} - industrial park located on Gelandedao {grand island} (an island almost one hundred kilometers off the east coast of Caoyuen - the only visible part of a submerged mountain chain that was previously above sea level in a previous geological era), a military engineering company that designs and manufactures military sensors and electronics, military secure communications, military explosives and detonators, combat vehicles, military support vehicles, military equipment and gear, military armor, military uniforms, military weapons and ammunition, military munitions, and does military research and development
Luse Bingqian {green crackers} - located on the opposite side of Gelandedao from Junshi Jishu industrial park, the factory manufactures green clean and sustainable firecrackers and launchers with lower emissions and decibels, and silent flower crackers, they also manufacture green silent aerial fireworks for pyrotechnics competitions and public displays
Chinawood Studios - five hundred thousand square meter indoor and outdoor television and film studio complex production center, theme park
Shengwu Guti {biosolid} - farm waste recycling to fertilizer and compost, biofuel, mulch, textiles, and bioplastics
Qian Xi Nian Lu {millennium green} - green sustainable biochemistry refineries and plants producing bioplastics, pharmaceuticals, biofuels, starches, oils, sugars, micronutrients, insulating materials, adhesives, paints, households cleaning products, laundry products, toiletries, packaging, cosmetics, and other bio-based products
Grassland Leases - owns eight hundred thousand square kilometers on Caoyuen, about half of this is south of Rhee Chengbao and the rest is east of the city of Tarawa, it is leased for grazing and to various nomadic tribes - mostly horse people that raise sheep and goats
Rhee Machang {horse farm} - raises Arabian, Mustang, Nangchen, and Shire horse breeds for pleasure, sport, competition, and agriculture
Dakang - largest sheep station on Caoyuen with an average of one hundred thousand head of blacknose, sarda, merino, capeclovers, orkhon, and katahdin (meat,milk, wool, sheepskin) sheep on half a million hectares in the hills south of the landhold, producing up to five hundred kilograms of milk annually, and operations have the capability to shear around fifteen hundred bales of wool per clip thestation also raises horses, dogs, poultry, cattle, pigs, and goats and has a permanent workforce of around a hundred and fifty
Bourke Street Bakery chain
Tianshang88 {heavenly} convenience store chain
Sprouts Farmers Market chain
Hypermarket - global supermarket and general merchandise chain
Fuyang Tractor - manufactures electric farm equipment, tools and parts, agricultural robots, and tractors
Fragrant Star Perfumery - creates perfumes, candles, fragrant oils, aromatherapy oils, and incense
Foton Trucks - manufactures electric and hybrid heavy trucks, agricultural vehicles, and commercial trucks, and a small but popular line of passenger trucks, all terrain vehicles, and sport utility vehicles
Xingzuo Xiaofei Qunti {constellation consumer group} - manufactures prepared foods, health and beauty products, beverages, baby products, dairy products, household products, frozen food
Sun Valley Flower Nursery - greenhouse and ponic facility that produces flowers, dried flowers, and plants for wholesale, florists, landscapers, and special request custom orders may be accommodated
Feizhou Ju Qiehua {gerbera cut flower} - produces wholesale flowers and manufactures florist tools and supplies
Shufen Parfum {pure scent} - creates luxury scent products, premium perfumes, scented and flavored personal lubricants, lip balm, lotions, oils,, and bath products
Xiqu {chinese opera, musical theater} - the repertory troop and symphony that is based in Liyuan {pear garden}, Tarawa, but tours globally, the theater and academy of traditional performers in a dozen genres of chinese opera (which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics), they offer private classes to patrons and members of the theater, and the academy accepts students as young as four in their day school
Khmer Irrigation - canals and inland waterways built and maintained for irrigation, underground irrigation, cisterns, and transport across Caoyuen
Black Cauldron - twenty eight hour soup and hotpot Cafe in Tarawa serves many varieties of soups and stews that change with the seasons and the hour - from breakfast soups to gazpacho, from soto ayam to groundnut soup, from borscht to lanzhou, from harira to gumbo, and makes global digital sales of pints of fresh soups, and sells pints as a limited retail brand at some Sprouts Farmers Markets and other locations
Bombay Bongo - live music salsa club in Tarawa
Club Hot Cha - supper club with cocktails, vaudeville and burlesque, swing bands, big bands, blues musicians, crooners, and a dance floor in Tarawa
Yuan Yu Fish House {lucky fish} - raises and breeds nishikigoi and japanese koi fish for aquariums and gardens
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“Major Franks that dress looks wonderful on you, who made it?” Esfir Zakharovich Matrona of Zakharovich Dai Ichizoku ask.
“One of the dressmakers from Starfall.” Kiah answers.
“I hope you will introduce me to this dressmaker soon.”
“I will be very happy too.”
Kiah gave a very respectful bow, "I would love to have you come to StarFall for Tea and will have the seamstresses join us during it. They would be honored to meet you and i am sure they would love to create something for you. Please have your assistant contact mine so it can be scheduled as soon as is convenient for you."
Kiah took a sip of her champagne and smiled. her eyes scanning the room briefly and quickly. then reached into her clutch and removed a card. "This is my personnel contact numbers, my personnel assistant will be more then happy to get it all scheduled."
one of the attendants of Esfir Zakharovich Matrona stepped forward and took the card with a bow.
"thank you I will have my assistant call in the morning, please excuse me but there are a few others i must speak with."
Kiah bowed again. "I thank you for your time and look forward to showing off Starfall to you."
Kiah watched the party move off and finished off her drink placing it on a nearby tray of empties. "Lets go make our regard's to the young master." she motioned to Bully across the room she was headed for Meiyo and Jack. Bully nodded and bowed to the group he was talking to and joined her as she fell into the presentation line. the servants carrying the gifts falling in behind them. Kiah smiled and kissed Bully's Check when he joined her. "I have missed you husband mine." Bully chuckled "As i have you wife." they smiled at each other. as the line moved forward.
when it was their turn Kiah and Bully bowed and greeted their hosts. "My complements on the birth of such a wonderful son. May i present these humble items for his pleasure in the future." Kiah said as the gifts were presented.
the were 2 sets of traditional Viking weapons' of the highest workmanship, a matching set one designed for a child and the other for an adult, a Viking chess set hand carved form light and dark hardwood with each piece standing on a pedestal with the family crest on each side of the pedestal, a certificate showing the coordinates of two iron wood tress that were planted in Saganami Yasha’s name, and two 12 week old pure breed Irish wolfhound puppies , a male and female from different litters with their pedigrees matted and framed, showing them to be from Kiah's personal breeding stock.
after a brief exchange Kiah and her party moved off and continue to mingle.
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Kiahs Hammers will be bringing the following
Raptor - RTX1-0, 1 squad clan elemental
Saladin Assault Hover Tank
Karnov Bravo, 2 squads IS grey death, 1 squad IS jump
Bandit hovercraft Hotel, 2 squads IS battle armor
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OK so our next mission date is April 7. Sorry but the joint is booked for March. Guess you all get to watch all the B-Ball games :wink:
so the next mission will be ............. someone pulling a raid on plant number 3
from what you will get from local reports these guys look like some of the group from back in June of '68.
You all get to pick you normal mix. 1 'Mech, 1 armor, 1 infantry and last what you want.
now the bad news ......... units from missions 85 and 87 will still be in the field. These are the units guarding plant 1 and the convoy.
pick well :evil: bring good dice :evil: :evil:
keep you eyes open for more info on this mission :angel:
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Who remembers who we fought in June of 3068?
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"Ippon!" The referee shouted as Audra was struck clean in the shoulder.
"Damn." Audra grunted. She was never that great at sword-fighting. She had only picked up a dao a few times in her life and that was mostly when she had been in middle school back home. The wooden boken preferred for kendo practice was weighted differently and had a different style to using it. The eskrima classes she had enrolled in were much more her speed, as she was much better versed in the stick-fighting martial art as well as knife-fighting.
"Are you OK?" Said Ana, removing her helm and helping her up. The younger girl had soundly beaten her in their last three pairings, making Audra feel a bit embarrassed.
"Yeah, I'm good." Audra took Ana's hand and returned to her feet. "You're a lot better at this than I am."
"You're not without skills of your own." Ana admitted. "Though I think Samuel would, ahem, quite strongly object to such an assessment."
Audra smiled when she remembered the one and only match she'd had with Samuel Sanada, where she'd gotten disqualified by "accidentally" striking the young man squarely in the crotch after he'd insulted her by calling her a "gaijin" and a "peasant". Though there were few boys in her learning group, they (and a few of the girls) were already starting to call her "Pyke the Widowmaker". She'd had to apologize profusely to Samuel, of course, such was tradition, but it was a small price to pay to get her point across.
"Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself and show 'em you don't take crap from anybody." She said. Ana chuckled and reminded her about profanity in class.
Audra shrugged. "Eh, what can they do? Give me detention?" The class was letting out. Thinking now was as good a time as any, she added, "Say, do you wanna get outta here after we hit the showers?"
Ana seemed confused. "What do you mean?"
"Just meet me outside the gym after you're done and I'll show you." Said Audra with a mischievous wink as she walked back to the locker room. Intrigued, Ana nodded and left the practice room.
Fifteen minutes later, Ana found Audra waiting for her. "So," Audra asked, "ready to go have some fun?"
"Exactly what kind of fun did you have in mind?" Ana eyed her suspiciously.
"Follow me." Audra replied. She led Ana to a parked ground car in the teacher's lot.
"A teacher's car?" Ana raised an eyebrow. "Somehow, I'm not sure I like where this is going."
"Relax." Audra assured her. "It belongs to my cousin-in-law. And I just so happen to have a spare key." She produced said key and jingled it in front of her. When they first went on this assignment, Isolde had given her the key, but told her it was only for emergencies. Audra had promised her cousin-in-law she wouldn't take it, but then, this was a major part of her mission, so she was sure Isolde would "understand". "Come on, Ana. Let's bend the rules a little bit." She said impishly.
"I have a feeling I'm going to regret this," Ana replied. "but why not?" She walked toward the car and got it.
"Awesome." Audra smiled warmly before getting in the driver's seat and started the car.
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Isolde walked out the teacher's building, folders and books in hand. She'd been worked to the bone by her superiors and was hoping to spend a quiet night at her apartment. Her hopes were shattered when she noticed her car was not in its spot
and, in fact, was completely absent. Although she knew car theft was a possibility, she'd been assured that it was quite unlikely without it being reported. Realizing who had most probably taken it, Isolde growled internally.
"AUUUDRAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!"
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As Audra drove off campus, Ana was growing increasingly uneasy. "Where are we going, Audra?"
"Sorry, just had to get us off campus and away from prying eyes." Audra responded. This scared Ana. She readied her taser just in case she needed it as Audra began to fish through her pocket for something.
"I was told to give you this." Audra said as she pulled out the article and handed it to Ana. Ana looked at it. It was a patch, shield-shaped and embroidered with silver. The patch depicted a golden squid on a black field. At the top, stitched in silver, were the words "We Do Not Sow". Ana instantly made the connection. She'd seen this symbol before. At Yasha Saganami's presentation ceremony. Colonel Greyjoy had worn the same sigil on his coat.
"You're...you're Ironborn?" She asked.
"Sorry about the deception." Audra replied. "My last name. My real last name. It isn't Pyke. It's Greyjoy. I'm Audra Greyjoy. My uncle, Colonel Euron Greyjoy, told me to give you that. And to tell you that he's looking into your little problem. He didn't tell me what that problem was, mind you. He just told me to say that he was looking into it. Then he asked me and my cousin-in-law to keep an eye on you. Maybe even be your friends."
Ana relaxed, feeling a bit relieved before she asked. "And who is this cousin-in-law you keep talking about?"
"Your new TA, Miss Botley, though I just call her Isolde." Audra answered before elaborating. "See, her brother Tristifer married my cousin Asha, so that makes us cousins-in-law, if that makes sense."
"I see." Said Ana. She had suspected Audra had looked familiar, but now that she'd learned of Audra's actual lineage, she could see a certain family resemblance to the Colonel. Her chin and the shape of her eyes reminded her of the older Greyjoy. "You don't strike me as being a soldier, though."
"Weelll..." Audra began. "I'm not technically Ironborn. I mean, I'm family to the Ironborn, but I don't have a rank or an official position yet. I only just turned eighteen, so I haven't been given a job in the unit. This is kind of my first actual assignment, but my uncle believed I was the right girl for the job. Besides, you're not your typical noble, if what Dagmer and Uncle Stygg told me is true."
"Dagmer and Uncle Stygg?"
"Two of Uncle Euron's subordinates." Audra explained, gesticulating as she recalled all the family relations. "Stygg Blacktyde is my uncle on my mom's side. He's not a bad guy. Bit quiet, though. Dagmer Harlaw is my cousin on my Aunt Genevieve's side. He's as dumb as a box of rocks. He blabbed that you had tried to run away from home with your idol group. You actually almost got away with it. I'm impressed."
"So did the Colonel tell you anything else about me?" Ana asked wearily.
"Just that you needed help with whatever your problem is." Audra answered. "And that he thought we could be friends."
"Hmph, that's a bit presumptuous." Ana remarked before adding with a smirk. "I'm not even sure I like you yet."
Audra laughed. "That's OK. I grow on people. Like a fungus." Another chuckle. "But if you need somebody to help you run away from home again, I could drive us cross-country to Camp Haken if you want."
This time, it was Ana's turn to laugh. "So where are you taking us, anyway?"
"This place in the Neath." Audra replied. "There's something really cool there, but you have to keep it a secret, OK?"
Ana eyed Audra slyly. "You know that place can be dangerous, right?"
"Don't worry about it. Once we get there, I can access the place with my school ID." Said Audra as she approached their destination.
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The Battlemech loomed over Ana as Audra sealed the warehouse shut. Seeing the look of awe on Ana's face, Audra questioned. "This can't be the first time you've ever seen a 'Mech?"
"I've never been this close to one before." Ana answered. "This is a...Mongoose, yes?"
"Yep." Said Audra, "MON-66, old Star League tech. I kinda like the new paint job though." She indicated the black tiger stripes that formed a pattern over the otherwise white-painted 'Mech. "It's Isolde's, but I've piloted 'Mechs too. Well. just in the simulators."
"Why is it here?" Ana asked.
"Quick getaway vehicle." Audra responded. "Speaking of which, I've gotta get you home before lights out. Otherwise, Isolde and the Dean will chew my ears off."
Ana giggled. "Well, we'll have to talk about all this later in private. But for now, your secret's safe with me."
"Awesome." Said Audra, getting back in the car.
"We probably shouldn't be too familiar with each other for a while." Ana said as she got back in the car. "Just in case anyone followed us. I don't want to raise suspicions. My family weren't pleased the first time I ran away, so they're weary of a second attempt. You should drop me off separately before you come back to the dorm. Give the car back to your cousin-in-law, then return on your own."
"You got it." Audra nodded. "You can keep the patch, by the way. You're one of us now. And we don't let our own down."
"Thank you." Said Ana. "But you should probably take it back. I'm not sure what people would say if I was caught with it."
"Just say it's a souvenir." Audra said as she drove back to campus. "Or that you're just into cephalopods."
Ana laughed. "You're a weird one, Audra Greyjoy."
"Like I said," Audra chuckled, "I grow on you."
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
Shells whistle over our heads and we can hear the repeated zing-cracks of laser weapons being discharged. The Syrma sky is crisscrossed with tracer fire and contrails of high-flying fighters. They are not ours.
I'm here with the Twenty-ninth Berenson Infantry, part of the First Guards Battle Group, nicknamed the Amazons, who landed on Syrma last month as part of a coordinated assault with the Sixth Orloff. But the Sixth never arrived. The initial landings and pacification operations on Ezera and Lothair went well, but when Skye counter attacked, the Guards were pressed hard. Several communiques were sent to Marshall Brett to ascertain the status of the Sixth, but no replies have yet been received from Brett or from Marshal Van Creveld, who commands the spinward section of the border.
The Guards have held out for ten days, but Colonel Briggs - a veteran of Operation Bulldog and Serpent as well as the campaign on Strana Mechty - deems the unit's position untenable. The Amazons are staging a fighting withdrawel to their LZ and spaceports at Skopje and Strausborg, from which they plan on pulling back to the FWL lines.
Force Commander Tito, a Smoke Jaguar bondsman who joined the Guards after Matamoras, commands the rearguard and is clearly disdainful of the situation. "The Great Refusal showed what teamwork can do - the Guards lost their battle, but the League won the war, proving the strength of the Touman - but here we have been left to fend for ourselves. We have been thrown to the Steiner wolves."
Colonel Briggs was unavailable for comment.
Report filed by Liza Jiminez (FWNS) embedded with FWLM forces on Syrma, 23 November 3068
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"This is Kim Soo Li reporting for CBS. We received a special release from the Ministry of Information. During the past few months, Capellan Special Forces units have worked with local indigenous forces on captured worlds, waging a guerilla war and inciting insurrections against Davionista invaders in prelude to Operation Thunderstrike, the Confederation's counterattack.
["Our Capellan brethren have us to thank for their ability to coordinate with their forces on these worlds. The victories they enjoy are as much our own. We will seek repayment soon."]
"Capellan troops sucessfully launched Operation Thunderstrike against worlds occupied by Hasek's forces along the entire front. The Fifth McCarron's Armored Cavalry liberated the strategic world of Aldertaine after a brutal battle with the Fifth Crucis Lancers. The Lancers withdrew to St. Ives after suffering egregious losses. On Randar, the Holdfast Guards all but destroyed the Twentieth Avalon Hussars with the aid of the newly upgraded Ilsa Hyung, resulting in the death of General Randy Hasek-Bills.
"The planet Ares never capitulated, thanks to the valiant troops of McCarron's Fourth ACR. The Fifth New Syrtis Fusiliers battled for months to a standstill until the Blackwind Lancers broke the stalemate, as Sang-shoo Doles, a Free Capellan officer, personally killed Hasek's sister-in-law, General Serena Thomas-Hasek.
"On Hexare, the Remshield's Dragoons and House Imarra - collectively led by Sang-shao Choug Vong - shatter the Fourth Illician Lancers.
["With Imarra occupied, Sian is weakened, we must prepare to aid the Capellans in their time of need."]
"Stay tuned for more information as we receive it. Reporting for CBS, I'm Kim Soo Li."
CBS News at Six, 21 October 3068
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(30 October 3068 - System Error 0404 - Backup Transmitted 4 December 3068)
New Samarkand (VOTD) - It is reported that last week the Black watch - formally an SLDF regiment - was destroyed while attempting to relieve the beleagured defenders on Dieron.
Though the Eridani Light Horse Command, Twenty-first Striker Regiment and the Brigade's dependents at Fort Winston had been annihilated, Colonel Campbell received news that a company or more of the Nineteenth Heavy Cavalry Regiment had survived. With the First Royal BattleMech Regiment destroyed on Tukayyid, and the remaining ELH regiments out of contact, only the Black Watch was in position to aid their former comrades.
Departing Orestes, the Black Watch (with DCMS aid) traveled to Dieron, entering the system via a pirate point. Tragically, luck was not with them, and at least one Blakist WarShip was in position for an intercept.
The Black Watch, like other SLDF units, had never possessed WarShips. Outclassed, but apparently too far in-system to return to their JumpShip, the Black Watch made a run for the surface. Their JumpShip remained in position long enough to record the destruction of two DropShips and the uncontrolled reentry of the third before being forced to abandon the system.
The Black Watch Regiment must now be considered a complete loss.
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The game is on for today at 1pm?
(Noon according to our internal clocks)
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The game is on for today at 1pm?
(Noon according to our internal clocks)
correct
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Helekia Dai Ichizoku
recruited by the Sankaku for their knowledge and expertise in their island cultures (polynesian and indonesian), and their traditional and modern knowledge of the deep blue sea, sailing, ships, wayfinding, and oceanography
Kamon big wave at the bottom, taniwha sea dragon above on right, and shark on left in the wave
Colors kingfisher green and aquamarine blue
Delm Cadoc Helekia
Zokucho/Matrona Saichi Helekia
Founders MP Hokulani Helekia
Founders MP Keanu Helekia
Spokesperson Aurora Helekia
Mo'o Squadrons {water dragon} Commander Moana Borzoi
Mokuluu Kaua {submarine warfare} Commander Cris Takigawa
Koa Warriors {brave, bold, fearless} Commander Kane Kalani
Papai'awa Kiai {ceremonial guard} Commander Kaimana Kale (the ceremonial guard wear feathered cloaks and decorated 'gourd' helmets, are armed with spears, double sided daggers, glass or obsidian blades, shark tooth weapons, strangulation and trip cords)
Associate Families: Alliaura, Coiro, Drago, Fabbro, Kalani, Kawai, Mahi'ai, Mahoe, Kane, Kamealoaha, Alana, Borzoi
Major Territorial Holdings: Lanikai (350 sq km chartered resort city located on Akazuna Beach {red sand} on the western coast of the Tairiku continent), Lanikai Palace (2 sq km near the center of Lanikai), the floating ports of Kalei, Momi, and Kapua, the landhold is split between Helekia Estates (500 sq km located just southwest of Lanikai (much of it kept as a wildlife preserve/buffer but does include a small commercial and fishing port, agricultural development, and gated communities) and Kalani a 732 sq km island off the Akazuna coastline and Manana a 597 sq km island located west of Kalani (the islands are peaks of submerged terrain that are mountainous with a warm dry climate), Helekia Palace (2 sq km on the island of Vanuatu - one of the larger isles of the Kasai Isles Archipelago), ninety percent of the Kasai Isles Archipelago (tropical volcanic island chain located mostly north of the equator)
Corporate Holdings:
Lanikai - originally a sizable town installed by the Terran Alliance Military MWR department in the greek architectural style of stone whitewashed buildings with blue-domed tiled roofs on the coast of a natural coastal lagoon, for the rest and recreational use of the local and visiting military and support personnel on Akazuna Beach on the western coast of the Tairiku continent and then greatly expanded through the efforts of the Helekia Dai Ichizoku (who had chosen this site as their initial headquarters after the Nejiro population expanded past the spaceport and Yousai), in cooperation with the indigenous people (the Ceallach Dai Ichizoku and the Kasai, Kahele, and Mahelona Koichizoku currently have seats on the Lanikai City Advisory Council and own shares of the core business of the city the Heavenly Ocean Hotel and Resort - the Helekia Dai Ichizoku still maintainsa large presence and a sizable Palace in Lanikai even with the Helekia Dai Ichizoku headquarters now on Vanuatu). Lanikai is the largest resort destination on Nejiro, 'The Resort' is the top destination for both local tourists and interstellar visitors with accommodations and entertainment suitable for families, children, couples, and singles with a city (chartered 2863) [what if you merged Honolulu, Vegas, Disney, and the Greek Isles on warm temperate pink sand beaches?] full of hotels and resorts, multibay cruise ship terminals, yacht marinas, casinos and yukaku {red light districts}, racetracks and stadiums, sailing and surfing, festivals and markets, fishing and diving, restaurants and pubs, sightseeing and nature walks, gated and beachside communities, parks and fields, beach and sea activities, dance clubs and music halls, museums and galleries, theaters and performance venues, theme parks and attractions. The city has something for everyone to enjoy in the beachside subtropical paradise.
Kame no Kora-Wan Hogo-ku {turtle shell bay sanctuary} - a three thousand three hundred thirty square kilometer park and nature reserve of subtropical wetlands, flooded grasslands, wet prairies, cypress swamps, saw grass marshes, sloghs, sea grass meadows, beaches and mangrove located north of Lanikai on the Akazuna coast of the Tairiku continent
Aloha Coffee - based on Pilani, an island in the Kasai Isles, their plantations grow coffee, cocoa, and tea for wholesale, and they also roast and grind their own signature blends sold through their own chain of barista bars (the most pervasive chain on Nejiro)
Helekia School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology - a public school and Guildhall offering Wayfinder apprenticeships in the Voyager Guild (teaches knowledge of a large body of oral tradition along with the science and art of sailing, waves and currents, celestial navigation, migration patterns, cloud formations, wind patterns, canoe, outrigger, and catamaran construction techniques), and an undergraduate through graduate level education and research in all aspects of the geochemical, physical, and biological characteristics of the ocean and how they affect each other and the planet at large (geoscience - oceanography, meterology, marine biology, chemistry, physics, geology), the school also maintains and operates a small fleet of research vessels including a six thousand meter rated ROV the Lu'ukai {sea diver} for sampling and data collection from abyssal to seamount and shallow coastal waters, the Ka'imikai-O-Kanaloa {heavenly searcher of the sea} a sixty eight meter single hull marine research vessel, the Kilo Moana {oceanographer} a fifty seven meter SWATH (small waterline area twin hull) marine research vessel, the Kaunana {to discover} a twelve meter aluminum hulled catamaran work boat outfitted to support coastal oceanographic research, and the Pisces I-V are three person battery powered one atmosphere submersibles with a maximum operating depth of two thousand meters
Amai he Kalana {sweet plantations} - a cooperative of several dozen plantation size multicrop farms and food forests that produces purple sweet potatoes, pigs and boar, chickens, sambar deer, kiko goats, paniola cattle, kabocha, coconut, kula onions, coca, cocoa, cacao, coffee, tea, taro, ti, kukui, sandalwood, edible mushrooms, lichen, sugar cane, daikon, pineapple, rubber trees, palm trees, miru trees, tamanu trees, aito trees, puatrees, banyan trees, lime, olives, ginger, banana, grapes, macadamia, honey, flowers, seed cultivation, nursery stock, hemp, limu kohu seaweed, sea salt, canoe plants (breadfruit, tumeric, kava), bamboo, cannabis, rice, wheat, barley, papaya, mango, noni, indigo, watercress, kai choy and others
Beachcats - designs and produces four to seven meter catamaran style sailboats capable of being launched off the beach used for everything from subsistence level fishing to ocean racing
Deep Blue - manufactures spearguns, crossbows, needleguns, flechettes, shafts, bolts, spears, polespears, hawaiian slings, snorkel gear, diving equipment, spearfishing equipment, competition targets, diving knives, wetsuits
Lua Dojo - martial art school teaches bone breaking, punching, kicking, wrestling, pressure points, and strangulation - available to the kekoa {warriors} of the ichizoku and to the Koa an Mo'o cadets and warriors, occasionally to select individuals by special invitation, they also teach female and children's self-defense classes where they emphasize punching, kicking, and hold-breaking
Paradise Sail - offers beginner to advanced bluewater and coastal sailing and navigation courses, wayfinding courses, celestial navigation courses, maritime merchant and marine courses, coastal guard courses, oceanography courses
Iaholio'enehana {rubber tech} - natural rubber and latex production, manufactures rubber tires, manufactures uncured and vulcanized rubber, design and manufacture of machinery, molds, and tooling for the rubber industry, does rubber mixing and compounding, design and manufacture of finished rubber and steel products including a wide range of rubber tracks, over the tire tracks, and solid cushion tires, owns rubber tree plantations
Manoa Chocolate {solid thickness} - creates several varieties of hot chocolate, cocoa, and baking chocolate, creates 60-85% cacao chocolate bars and blocks, creates chocolate tea, brewing chocolate, and flavored bars (honey, sea salt, ghost pepper, coffee, lavender), is a bean to bar factory with tasting rooms, retail space, and public tours
Sea Jets - public ferry service between the Kasai Isles
KZOO - pop radio station with news, music, radio dramas, and comedy that broadcasts over the entire Kasai Isles Archipelago and digitally streams globally
Velvet Ice - cafe serving 'homemade' ice cream, shave ice, mochi ice cream, ice cream novelties, ice cream cake, sorbet, and gelato that also does retail sales of imperial half-pints and pints at the cafe and through limited quantities through their digital shop that may deliver across the stellar system - if you are able to pay for the shipping
Vintage Cave Bakery - using shirakami-kodama yeast the bakery produces goods with gorgeous fragrance, a slight sweetness, moist palate and fine dough with locations across the Kasai Isles and Lanikai
Shirokiya {house of white wood} - upscale department store chain that works hard to provide a quiet and relaxing environment for their customers
Light Net - wireless and satellite services, phone and internet services available across the Kasai Isles and the Same no Umi {shark ocean}
Kakigon - shave ice and snow ice stand chain
Volcano Winery - a full complement of wines and spirits made from malaysian white orchid grapes, japanese ruby roman grapes, jabuticaba grapes, and witch finger grapes, their finest vintages are bottled in obsidian glass bottles
Ala Moana Center - {path to the sea} - largely open air shopping mall with more than three hundred stores, restaurants, and services anchored by Iseten, Shirokiya, Yutakana, Mitsukoshi, and by Centerstage - a public amphitheater with live music and performances, there is also a koi pond and gardens, the Makai Market farm stands and food vendors, a festival and event square, a guardian spirit sanctuary, and a children's play area
Saeko Dive {serene} - designs and manufactures a complete line of superior diving equipment and wetsuits
Fresh Island Fish Market - frozen at sea retail brand
Kumiai Fidhing Fleet - commercial fishing fleet with sea factories
'Ohana Airlines - regional and intercontinental passenger flights
Tan'ni {simply} - produces all natural jams, jellies, juices, and candies for wholesale and retail brands
Coiro Ceramic - produces industrial ceramics and consumer ceramic tiles
Kaya Textiles - produces gauze, hemp, dyed and patterned mosquito netting
IslandAir - airbus, airship, helicopter, and vtol regional transportation and tours within the Kasai Isles and the Hyakushima
Kui Lei - lei makers for the hospitality industry shipping fresh everyday
Pulelehua {butterfly} - designs and crafts sunglasses, parasols, hats, beach bags, belts, geta, flip-flops, sandals, jewelry, sarongs, scarfs, dive watches
Nani Batik {beautiful} - fashion house designs and produces batik kimono, yukata, aloha shirts, caftans, loungewear, dresses, sarongs, baby slings, scarves, spa robes and slippers, shirts, trousers, shorts, blouses
Malu Koa PMC {shadow warrior} - special operations group that excels at invisible protection details, clandestine activities, retrievals, undetected infiltration, recovery, and sabotage
Terrapin - design and manufacture electric and hybrid amphibious load carrying, engineering, rescue, and combat vehicles
Firewire Surfboards - produce top quality and custom carbon fiber, resin, and/or hemp surfboards and wave boards
Koloa Surf {duck} - fashion house designs and manufactures wetsuits, surf apparel, beach apparel, swimwear, rash guards, board shorts, surf gear
Obsidian Blade - creates glass combat knives, obsidian combat knives, obsidian and glass surgical tools, glass cutlery, glass cooking utensils, also glass drinkware, tableware, bakeware, and decor
Mano Mokuluu {shark submarine} - submarine and underwater vehicles shipyard that manufactures and maintains boats for consumer, commercial, research, emergency and rescue, and military clients
Naga Pelangi {rainbow dragon} - pinas builders - two masted junk rigged schooners
Beach Day - manufactures sunhats, sunshades, popup tents, foldable grills, natural sunscreen, ultra soft oversized beach towels, sand proof beach blankets, sand toys, sand socks, beach games, giant bubblers, beach bags, beach locks and safes, behemoth beach balls, bodysurfing fins, spike ball sets, volleyball sets, badminton sets, lunchboxes and water bottles, small waterproof solar chargers, coolers, beach chairs, inflatable loungersfor sand and surf, hammocks and stands, beach carts and wagons, water shoes, snorkel gear, beach first aid kits, kites, portable waterproof speakers, waterproof pouches
Aqua Hotels and Resorts - chain of three to five star rated hotels, boutique hotels, resorts and spas located in Lanikai, Sakura Onsen, Kasai Isles, Norse Eyja, Hyakushima, Whistler, Siniy, Hilo, Yousai, Quezon, Yakan, and The Enclave
Torpedo Station - {logo marbled electric ray} develops and manufactures underwater systems, develops and manufactures submersible vehicles, develops weapons and ordnance (torpedoes, launchers, guidance and targeting systems, unmanned submersible vehicles, submersible combat drones, sonar buoys, acoustic mines, underwater electric discharge weapons, electromagnetic pulse weapons, sound surveillance systems, anti-submarine warfare, depth charges, mini-submarines, countermeasures, magnetic mines, underwater ballistic weapons and ammunition etc.), develops undersea acoustic and engineering research, develops undersea warfare tactics and strategy
Thales Alenia Space - engaged in the design, integration, testing, building, and implementation of satellites, antenna, and science stations for navigation, telecommunication, meterology, oceanography, environmental control and monitoring, defense, scientfic missions, planetary and solar observation, also builds combat and commercial lasers and railguns
Alliaura Shipyards - construction of military combat and support vessels, constructs commercial freight ships, cruise ships, and leisure vessels, also offer custom ship design and construction, also offers repair, logistics, replenishment, and maintenance services
Alliaura Yachts - sales of sailing yacts, motor yachts, houseboats, and catamarans
Alliaura Charter - rentals, leases, and charters of sailing and/or powered vessels with or without crews
Alliaura Yacht Club - full service marinas with a clubhouse, chandlery, and concierge services with locations in Lanikai and Vanuatu, jointly hosts Keel Week at the end of June annually
Pueo Drones {owl} - engineering, design, construction, repair, and maintenance of quiet (camouflaged) drones for military, law enforcement, hazardous environment monitors (fires, volcanoes, storms etc.), commerce, wildlife monitors, agriculture, tourism, search and rescue, journalism, and leisure markets
Quicksilver Pro Surf Circuit - surfing tournaments held across Nejiro
Autopolis Speedway - (PI owns shares) a formula one racetrack complex that hosts Grand Prix races for automobiles and motorcycles, it also has a short track for drag races, and a spiral multilevel labyrinth track for 'street' racing and drifting, located outside of Lanikai
Ryoseirui {amphibian} - manufactures wheeled, tracked, deep fording, aircraft, and hovercraft amphibious vehicles for commercial, consumer, and military use, also does conversions and custom vehicles
Aloha Halau Hula - a hula dance school and community center that teaches several styles of hula, offers language, music, and arts classes, holds public performances and participates in competitions across Nejiro
Mongoose Motorcycle - designs and manufactures electric motorcycles, scooters, personal watercraft, and amphibious terrain vehicles, for consumer markets and delivery and rental service fleets, also has a line of racing motorcycles
Maika'i loa Papale {awesome hats} - fashion house crafts traditional and stylish woven lauhala fiber hats, fans, and headpieces, and kapa {mulberry bark} textiles that are dyed, patterned, and assembled into clothing, blankets, and accessories
Artesano Zapata - artisan cobblers crafts custom and couture footwear in modern and traditional styles from slippahs to stilettos, from oxfords to boots for men and women
Ana'ole Ukelele {without equal} - crafts acoustic and electric custom and bespoke ukelele
Plumeria Gunsmiths - manufactures rifles, assault rifles, and shotguns - also ammunition and accessories for hunting, sport, law enforcement, and military personnel
E Hoole {reverse} - creates artistic, traditional, and modern collectible aloha shirts, dresses, and sarongs
Crazy Dan Restaurant Roulette - a randomized selector app that goes by really high, at least ninety five percentile, food service inspection scores and review ratings by things like Yelp, you put in your location and criteria (cuisine, allergens etc.) and it randomly selects the place to go, complete with colorful roulette spin graphics, within a distance of a few blocks to a few kilometers, started in Lanikai and has expanded service to every major city on Nejiro
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Just a reminder that 4/7 is the next mission.
Pick your units and post them.
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Audra walked back to the dorm, hitching up her backpack full of textbooks. History class had just ended, which had bored her to tears, and she was just looking forward to having a rest. As she walked up to the dorm, she found Ana waiting for her. The younger girl's eyes bored into her. "Walk with me." She ordered.
Shrugging, Audra did as asked, keeping pace with Ana.
"Samuel, that boy you...." She sighed, "injured. He's going to be back at class tomorrow. He and his friends are going to be coming after you."
Audra shrugged. "Oh come on. I apologized. My dad even paid his medical bills. What more does he want?"
"You don't get it!" Ana shouted, then lowering her voice before continuing. "This academy is the educational hub for the children of some the most powerful families on Nejiro. You don't just go around making trouble with them. Their parents could find out who you really are. And even if they don't, you're a gaijin, a nobody, from a family no one's heard of."
"He started it." Audra insisted.
"Not. The. Point." Ana punctuated. "The only way order is maintained on this planet is through the delicate interplay of the ruling Ichizoku. Every last student here is part of that web of alliances and they all have their own secrets. You think Governor Saganami is secure in her position just because she has your family and the rest of the GSF guarding her? That's naive. Without the Ichizoku's support, she'd be dead and so would your family. What you did could upset all that."
"Because I broke some kid's balls by accident?"
"That was no accident." Ana caught her lie. "I saw the way he talked to you and the way you reacted. You meant that."
"And what if I did?" Audra asked. "I wasn't gonna let him treat me like garbage."
"To him and his family, you are garbage." Ana replied. "His family may not be Dai Ichizoku, but they are important business owners here. The Chen siblings, their family has many important assets. Even a chatterbox like Yasmin comes from an influential family who plan to marry her off as soon as she graduates." (OOG Author's Note: Dawn, I forget if you've posted overviews of any of the families I've mentioned. If you have, could you refresh my memory as to who these families and what they own and what they do.)
"So what am I supposed to do?" Audra argued. "Just let them talk down to me and take it?"
"YES!" Ana responded. "You're supposed to NOT be noticed, remember? To do that, you have to understand what's going on beneath the surface. No one here is what they may appear. You can't trust anything or anyone here. Not even me. In fact, I'm not sure if anyone saw us leave campus together the other day. I'm worried what would happen if rumors spread."
"So what do want to do?" Audra sked. "IF somebody asks, that is?"
"I don't know." Ana replied. "There must be something we could say."
"If I might ask." Audra inquired conspiratorially. "Why did you try to run away the first time? It doesn't seem like something a high-class noble like you would do if you really cared about all this Ichizoku stuff."
Ana hesitated before answering. "My grandfather is the head of my Ichizoku, but he's getting old and he can't handle everything by himself anymore. He's been delegating more and more responsibility to my father and cousin. They plan..."
She trailed off, then gathered herself again, forcing out, "They're going to marry me off when I come of age."
"To who?"
"They didn't tell me." Ana responded. "They still haven't told me. They know I've been looking to emancipate myself, so I think they pushed up the date to when I turn sixteen, before I even graduate from here." Ana turned more fearful. "My grandfather opposes it, but I doubt he'll be able to put up much of an argument against my father and cousin, especially if my mother and the rest of my family go along with it." (OOG question: Ana Is 15, right?)
Audra nodded. "Well, in that case. I might have an idea, but you might not like it, because it would mean we'd have to see each other a lot more often."
"Oh?" Ana's eyebrow quirked.
"If someone asks," Audra began. "I'll say you came to me about your misgivings that you're being married off so suddenly. You talked to me since I'm not connected to anything going on and you couldn't trust anybody else. I then took you out to talk and help you work through it. It might seem a bit weird, but I could be your confidant on this since I am a "nobody" as you put it."
Ana thought about this. "It could work." Deciding to adopt the role immediately, she added. "Thank you for the other day, Audra-san." She then hugged Audra, catching her by surprise. "Don't just stand there, baka." She whispered to Audra. "Hug me back." Audra embraced Ana in obedience. After a while, they pulled back. "Ja nai, Audra-san." She then separated from the young Greyjoy to return to the dorm. Smiling, Audra looked around at anyone who might have observed before following her new "friend".
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Just a reminder that 4/7 is the next mission.
Pick your units and post them.
On what date did we play the raid on plant #3?
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[yes Ana is fifteen, the age of consent on Nejiro is eighteen, emancipation of a minor is available but depending on the legal route may disown her from some or all of her inheritance, currently she is in line to inherit title of Delm of the Konstantinovich Koichizoku]
Ami Li - member of Rhee Dai Ichizoku, father Yuan Li is the Provost of Farmers of Forty Centuries Agricultural University in Tarawa on the continent of Caoyuen
Aarav Kago - member of the Carson Koichizoku, mother Dr. Aanya Kago Phd, Phd Chief Science Officer Universal Robotics (engineers industrial and agricultural robots and robotics, exosuits, industrial and agricultural mechs, infantry armor and tactical gear)
Daibhidh Zadov - member of the Konstantinovich Koichizoku, family owns the Zadov Ski Resort (five star exclusive luxury resort) on the island of Kola in the Norse Eyja
Hoshi Anchikar - member of the Ryokosha Koichizoku (officers, crews, and dependents of the Phoenix Mercantile, Horizon Tradeships, and Neptune Orient Lines and other Nejiro interstellar fleets) and the family are major shareholders of Phoenix Mercantile
Serana Ross - member of Rohrs Koichizoku, father Arjun Ross is the Chair of Metals and Engineering ('Metec' metal and chemical refineries, manufactures small arms, support weapons, field guns, engineering vehicles, armor, safety equipment, agricultural machinery, exosuits, railway equipment, industrial mechs and robots, parts, tools, equipment, material handling equipment, commercial and military trucks), great aunt is Matrona Skylar Ross-Rohrs
Elora Zheung - member of Rohrs Koichizoku, family owns the Aria Gran Hotel chain (luxury resort, casino, spa, marina, amusement/water park with locations on the landhold northeast of Yousai between Aria Lake and the Blanchefleur River, in Lanikai, in Yakan, in Sakura Onsen)
Ishaan Ryuzoji - member of Masachika Koichizoku, cousin Vin Ryuzoji Masachika Militia Commander of Rokkan Security, father Hayato Ryuzoji is the CEO of Dragonfly VTOL (manufactures military and commercial vtols, commercial fixed wing and rotary aircraft, commercial and military and law enforcement drones)
Samuel Sanada - member of Masachika Koichizoku, father Rahul Sanada is CEO of Byways (owns, constructs, and/or services overlooks, waysides, road stations, service stations, and service plazas)
Wei Chen and Hua Chen are fraternal twin siblings, father Yeong-Su Chen is the Chair of Suzume Shipyards and Industrial Complex (integrated steelworks, chemical refining and manufacture, heavy industrial fabrication and manufacture services, manufactures small craft, services and replenishes small craft and dropships, scrap and salvage yards) on Buda, the civilian port on asteroid N399 Moa
Yasmin Bekhit - member of Tomori Koichizoku, mother Anzu Bekhit is CEO of Zakynthos Consortia (holding company for several tourist and travel companies, as well as casinos, marine parks, marinas, tavernas, and gated communities headquartered on the mediterranean-esque island of the same name off the coast of the Cote d'Azur on the west coast of Tairiku south of Quezon)
Ren Synklar - member of Sinclair Koichizoku, youngest son of Delm Marsaili Sinclair-Synklar
Seojin Kim - member of Rhee Dai Ichizoku, father Jing Kim is the head honcho of Chinawood Studios a major film production conglomerate that offers tours and has an attached theme park on Caoyuen
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[yes Ana is fifteen, the age of consent on Nejiro is eighteen, emancipation of a minor is available but depending on the legal route may disown her from some or all of her inheritance, currently she is in line to inherit title of Delm of the Konstantinovich Koichizoku]
Ami Li - member of Rhee Dai Ichizoku, father Yuan Li is the Provost of Farmers of Forty Centuries Agricultural University in Tarawa on the continent of Caoyuen
Aarav Kago - member of the Carson Koichizoku, mother Dr. Aanya Kago Phd, Phd Chief Science Officer Universal Robotics (engineers industrial and agricultural robots and robotics, exosuits, industrial and agricultural mechs, infantry armor and tactical gear)
Daibhidh Zadov - member of the Konstantinovich Koichizoku, family owns the Zadov Ski Resort (five star exclusive luxury resort) on the island of Kola in the Norse Eyja
Hoshi Anchikar - member of the Ryokosha Koichizoku (officers, crews, and dependents of the Phoenix Mercantile, Horizon Tradeships, and Neptune Orient Lines and other Nejiro interstellar fleets) and the family are major shareholders of Phoenix Mercantile
Serana Ross - member of Rohrs Koichizoku, father Arjun Ross is the Chair of Metals and Engineering ('Metec' metal and chemical refineries, manufactures small arms, support weapons, field guns, engineering vehicles, armor, safety equipment, agricultural machinery, exosuits, railway equipment, industrial mechs and robots, parts, tools, equipment, material handling equipment, commercial and military trucks), great aunt is Matrona Skylar Ross-Rohrs
Elora Zheung - member of Rohrs Koichizoku, family owns the Aria Gran Hotel chain (luxury resort, casino, spa, marina, amusement/water park with locations on the landhold northeast of Yousai between Aria Lake and the Blanchefleur River, in Lanikai, in Yakan, in Sakura Onsen)
Ishaan Ryuzoji - member of Masachika Koichizoku, cousin Vin Ryuzoji Masachika Militia Commander of Rokkan Security, father Hayato Ryuzoji is the CEO of Dragonfly VTOL (manufactures military and commercial vtols, commercial fixed wing and rotary aircraft, commercial and military and law enforcement drones)
Samuel Sanada - member of Masachika Koichizoku, father Rahul Sanada is CEO of Byways (owns, constructs, and/or services overlooks, waysides, road stations, service stations, and service plazas)
Wei Chen and Hua Chen are fraternal twin siblings, father Yeong-Su Chen is the Chair of Suzume Shipyards and Industrial Complex (integrated steelworks, chemical refining and manufacture, heavy industrial fabrication and manufacture services, manufactures small craft, services and replenishes small craft and dropships, scrap and salvage yards) on Buda, the civilian port on asteroid N399 Moa
Yasmin Bekhit - member of Tomori Koichizoku, mother Anzu Bekhit is CEO of Zakynthos Consortia (holding company for several tourist and travel companies, as well as casinos, marine parks, marinas, tavernas, and gated communities headquartered on the mediterranean-esque island of the same name off the coast of the Cote d'Azur on the west coast of Tairiku south of Quezon)
Ren Synklar - member of Sinclair Koichizoku, youngest son of Delm Marsaili Sinclair-Synklar
Seojin Kim - member of Rhee Dai Ichizoku, father Jing Kim is the head honcho of Chinawood Studios a major film production conglomerate that offers tours and has an attached theme park on Caoyuen
OK. So, First question: if I remember right, the Delm is the leader of the Ichizoku. Is that correct?
Second question: is Daibhidh Zadov related to Ana since they are of the same Ichizoku?
Third, if they are related, could Daibhidh be Ana's ally or rival?
Lastly, can Ana be legally married even though she's underage? This has happened in feudal societies in history. If not, I will alter my previous post accordingly.
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On what date did we play the raid on plant #3?
you did not have a mission at plant #3.
parts of this raider force are some of the same units that kicked you out of summer camp :evil: Camp Kaki
why intel has some info on them :police:
real time date was 2021/06/27
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you did not have a mission at plant #3.
parts of this raider force are some of the same units that kicked you out of summer camp :evil: Camp Kaki
why intel has some info on them :police:
real time date was 2021/06/27
That force would either be the Clan raider force or the WoB merc force.
Clan Force: Flashman, Ostsol, Mercury, Mongoose, Crab, Lancelot, 2 Zephyrs and 2 Gabriels
WoB merc force: Marauder (Stealth), P-Hawk (stealth), Stinger (Stealth), Wasp (stealth), Shadow Hawk, Marauder 9M, 2 Locust %M's, Po (LB-X), Bandit, Regulator, 2 Maxims, 2 Pintos, Hawk Moth VTOL, 2 Karnovs, Main-Gauche, Myrmidon, Stygian, and a Blizzard.
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OK. So, First question: if I remember right, the Delm is the leader of the Ichizoku. Is that correct?
yes, they are leaders and final responsibility of the ichizoku rests with the Delm
Second question: is Daibhidh Zadov related to Ana since they are of the same Ichizoku?
no they are not closely related (Ichizoku are made of many families and individuals all under one unifying banner, similar to ancient japanese clans, while associate families (along with the core 'family', 'associate families' {many 'families' were not, and may not now be related by blood} make up the central part of an ichizoku and are usually significant in the ichizoku hierarchy) of the ichizoku do, and have, intermarried most are not closer than fifth cousins at this point in time, especially in older, larger Ichizoku like the Konstantinovich)
Third, if they are related, could Daibhidh be Ana's ally or rival?
yes he may be an ally or rival the family has their own influence and power within and without the Ichizoku
Lastly, can Ana be legally married even though she's underage? This has happened in feudal societies in history. If not, I will alter my previous post accordingly.
underage marriages are legal, but not common, with all parents consent, and the consent of both parties, currently they are applying pressure and influence to persuade her to say yes
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
(10 November 3068)
New Samarkand [VOTD] - Effective immediately, the capital of the Dragon will be relocated to New Samarkand for the duration of the ongoing crisis on Luthien. Gunji-no Kanrei Minamoto issued the following decree ["of cowardice] from his command post aboard the DCS Dieron Star. ["A symbol of stained purity begging for destruction."]
"Citizens ["Prisoners"] of the Dragon, although our courageous ["paltry"] efforts on Luthien continue, we must face the reality that in order for the Dragon to survive, we must relocate our position of honor and purity elsewhere. This must be done for the duration of the crisis ["obstruction"] that engulfs our beloved capital. With much agony and heartache ["manipulation and deceit"] I have come to this decision, with our Coordinator still ill ["Dead! He is dead! Can you fools not recognize it?"] and the Dragon's heir involved ["Our guest of honor!"] in breaking the Word of Blake siege ["Purification"] of Dieron. Therefore, with the power invested in ["Stolen by"] me as the Kanrei of our honorable forces, I have issued General Order 9, which repositions our heart and soul ["Cowardice and false pride!"] to New Samarkand, ["Another worthy subject for cleansing!"] the place our glorious ["ignoble and bloody"] birth.
When we have expunged the stain ["When YOU recognize our right as your Redeemers!"] that darkens Luthien, we will return our beloved Pearl to a level that rivals the luster she had before the tide of war ["purification"] enveloped her. Though the clouds of gaijin weapons ["Instigated by YOUR own troops, YOUR own command!"] still mar her honorable skin, they too will blow away when the Dragon's breath returns to her. ["Or when you recognize the futility of your actions and succumb to the Prophecy's heir!"]
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(1 December 3068)
Terra [VOICE OF TRUTH] - Once a jewel in the Star League's crown, Dieron shared the fate of the other planets in the Terran Hegemony. Only Terra, protected by the Blessed Jerome Blake, was not devoured by the House Lords in their greedy pursuit of power, resources, and technology. For centuries, the enslaved peoples of Dieron suffered under the Dragon's yoke, their world pillaged to support wars of conquest. The Combine's draconian culture was stamped on every street and every house.
But now, the Word of Blake has set Dieron free!
Once more the House Lords destroyed the Star League - but this time the Word of Blake was here. In answer to the cries of people long oppressed by tyrannical rule, the Warriors of Blake descended on Dieron with cleansing fire. The Dragon did not lightly release its claws from that sad world, and the fight was hard. The Third Dieron Regulars offered fanatical resistance, using civilians as human shields against our righteous wrath. But in the end, we prevailed.
In Blake's name, Dieron is free!
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
(8 December 3068)
***PRIORITY ONE FEED***
Benjamin [VOTD] - Confirmed reports ["Sanitized lies!"] from the prefecture capital of Benjamin verify that the planet is under attack ["Vengeful predation by the murderous Davions!"] by Federated Suns forces. Casualty counts among the civilian population are high ["Catastrophically so, in accordance with the will of Sandoval!" ] after Draconis March forces executed a military drop-in-force in the middle of Kyoto City, setting several buildings alight and destroying entire residential blocks with suppressive fire. ["Filling the air with the deaths of the innocent and guilty, brought by the indiscriminate choice of Combine and Suns commanders, who care not for you, but for the blood soaked mud they trample beneath them. Embrace the purity offered by Blake. Throw off your shackles of oppression!"]
A general advisory is being sent out to neighboring worlds to temporarily detour traffic around Benjamin, as there are unconfirmed reports of a Federated Suns blockade in force around the planet. ["Truth, lies; does it matter to you? They will tell you nothing of the truth. Your own 'Precentor Dieron' betrayed you after all."] At least one WarShip is rumored to be present, ["Soon to be destroyed by the Blade of Righteousness."] though the Office of the Admiralty has nether confirmed nor denied this report. ["They confirm nothing so that they may manipulate you with their false claims and false honor."]
Benjamin Prefecture officials have confirmed that additional DCMS forces are en-route to guarantee the safety of the population. ["And to reinforce the chains you wear as slaves to the false regime!"] Citizens wishing to know the status of families on Benjamin are encouraged to contact their local prefecture office. ["Or you may learn the Truth by contacting the Word of Blake, so we can enlighten you."]
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ComStar AP News Services, Nejiro
At first glance, the Luthien Armor Works' annual report seems full of nothing but the standard corporate blather to their stockholders. However, though no official reports have outright stated it, LAW is in serious trouble.
The continued fighting on Luthien and Dieron - where LAW's two largest industrial complexes happen to be located - has to have taken a toll after all this time. Underground reports, in fact, hint at the massive destruction of LAW's Luthien facilities under tactical nuclear strikes. Scattered reports indicate that Guthry Island, the location of LAW's sixty billion C-Bill OmniMech plant, no longer exists as a habitable surface.
Those two complexes alone account for more than sixty three percent of LAW's BattleMech production assets, and their loss would threaten the company with bankruptcy. If reports that Quentin has also been attacked are true - another thirteen percent of LAW profitable assets by the way - then it is easy to foresee LAW dissolving as a corporation by the end of the fiscal year 3069.
For the stockholders' sake, LAW had better make some hard decisions soon, or the DCMS will suffer dramatically with the Dragon's largest weapon supplier.
Tricks with numbers can't hide the truth forever.
Feature article, Power Play Magazine, Athenry Publications, December 3068
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just a reminder that the mission is next Sunday. :evil:
please post you forces :cool:
just a little something for you :grin:
“Do you know where Misutā Tekada is?” A young militia messenger asks Julia.
“He is out talking with some of the Ichizoku about security.” She looks over the young trooper. “Maybe I can be of help.”
“I was told to bring this pad to him.”
“You can give it to me and I will see that he gets it.”
“But I was told to give it to the GSF liaison officer.” He pulls back the pad.
“I am the assistant GSF liaison Gulia Sato.” She holds out her hand.
“He looks at the pad. “OH then I can hand this to you.” He hands her the pad.
She looks at the pad to release the security lock and looks at the information. “Do you know old this information is?”
“It is very new. Tai-I Halevi had me bring it right a way.”
“Very good, thank you.” Gulia moves to the comms room. “Get me the GSF, Ghosts and ComGuard.”
“Hai!”
“Commanders I have some new information on our unwelcome guests. They have a force of about a company of ‘Mechs with demi-company of support vehicles.” Gulia checks the information once more. “They are inbound from the West South-West to plant #3.”
“Get me MechWarriors Zhou and Schmit.” Gulia looks at the comms specialist.
“Hai.”
“MechWarriors I am calling to inform you both that the raiders are a few thousand kilometers north and east of the area you are working. I would like the both of you to move to an area between Kamloops and the plant. You may just get to track them.”
“Now see if you can get a hold of the Ghosts and ComGuard.” Gulia asks the comms spec.
“On it.”
“Sho-sa, Precentor I will ask if you can send in any forces to help the GSF with this raider force moving on one of the production sites?”
“I will have a unit move to the location ASAP.” Kona will infor Gulia.
“I will also send in a unit to help out.” Wilkes will respond. “Sho-sa can you give me some of your time so we can set our units to complement each other.”
“That will be no problem Precentor.”
“Adept have the techs load you ride with ton of semi-guided rounds and have the seakers set to these codes.”
“Yes sir.”
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“Sir we picked up an energy spike.”
“Incoming?”
“Yes and no sir, it was incoming sig then a very large outbound sig.”
“Great someone popped in then out. Do we know if DropShips are in bound?”
“No sir. They did use a pirate point and from scans of the area something large was moving to the point.”
“Who got that far out in the system without us knowing and what did they take?”
“Good questions sir.”
“Let the boss lady know and tell the system stations to be alert. We may have more unwanted guests soon.”
“Get the Qian to see what she can make of that quick in and out.”
“On it!”
“Make sure to inform them to keep out of sight as well.”
“We have a report of a large raider force moving around Plant 3.”
“Have all Militia and security units standby for orders. Make sure that Plant 3, Manua Kea, Fukuda, Marena and Kamloops have all civilians in shelters.”
“On it sir!”
“So the prisoner that the GSF took during the raid on plant one is a Mercenary. Form what the intelligence team has gotten from him is that he and the others are working for a private corporation. They were provided all the hardware for the mission and transportation. They had no idea what system they were in. They were told to land and take what heavy equipment they could from the site they were dropped at.”
“So the transport vehicles were loaded with?”
“They had crews to take what vehicles they could and meet up with the dropship. They had no idea of what security was like. From what they got from him he was told they the only defense of the site was local militia.”
“So whoever sent this raiding party is behind on intel?”
“Does look that way, the fact they have such hi-end equipment to give to Mercs for a raid is troubling.”
“Well, let us hope that when the party that paid this bunch does not get what they were after they look at other worlds.”
“”You are not going to like this one.” Agent Huffman informs Meiyo.
“Well just give it to me than.”
“The crew from the Harasser that attacked the convoy going to Quezon are locals. They worked for Buki.”
“OK do you have a list of who they worked with?”
“Yes. They also informed us that they were pulling off the raid to get off world.”
“How?”
“The ‘Mechs that attacked the convoy just before it got to Quezon were going to help get the full crew off world and start a new pirate band. With the supplies from the convoy and the other members of the old Buki security unit.”
“Keep this bunch isolated from others in the system. They may be of use later on.”
“Hai Chiji”
“Well the last prisoners are more talkative then the others. They were hired by a corporation to work as a snatch and grab. They were told that this would be easy as they were hitting a back world that had an armor production site and they would be cut in for five percent of what the raid took in plus standard pay.”
“We they for und out that Nijero is not so back world.”
“True. But from what they have said the leaders were from the company they were hired by. Intel thinks that they are WoB.”
“Well from how the pilot of the Hussar as done to deal with our questioning he was well trained.”
“The major question is that are these raiders working with the WoB force we are dealing with or something different?”
“That will take time to find out. We have had too many raiders of late and some we do know have ties to WoB but others not so much.”
“Well if the GSF can keep getting prisoners we may get to the bottom of things.
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If it's possible L.F will serve as a QRF/Rescue force for the recon team.
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If it's possible L.F will serve as a QRF/Rescue force for the recon team.
OK. what units?
yor units that were part of the security for Yasha’s presentation are still in Yousai at this time.
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I'll be honest. I have no idea what units I still have available. Would the beneficial despot send me a pm with what I have available. Please. :smilie_happy_clapping:
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For mission 88, the Hand will field:
Victor
Anubis
Pegasus
Cavalry and friends
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Loyalty Forsaken will provide a relief force comprised of ;
Barghest (if available)
Dart
Mantueffel w/ usual "ground support"
Demon
as QRF for the recon patrol.
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Kiah's Hammers will bring
Manticore heavy tank
Bandit hovercraft f (foxtrot)
2 squads is gray death std ba - laser
Sturmfeur heavy tank
Archer
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Kiah's Hammers will bring
Bandit hovercraft f (foxtrot)
2 squads is gray death std ba - laser
this unit is on the last mission (87) and are still in the field.
your Alpha Bandit in config Hotel with IS BA can go.
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“Mayday, Mayday! This is November Zero Four Six Zero Six Two Four Lima.We are out bound from Mauna Kea. I have engine failure and can not make it to Marena air field.”
“Tariku flight control to November Zero Four Six Zero Six Two Four Lima, roger your mayday can you return to Manuna Kea?”
“Negative flight control, both engines out and we are dropping fast.”
“Can you give us your location?”
“Negative control, we have heavy cloud cover and are dealing with strong winds from the south-east. I know that the winds have pushed us off course.”
“Roger November Zero Four Six Zero Six Two Four Lima.stay on the radio and we will get a fix on you.”
“Roger control.”
“Sir we have a fix on November Zero Four Six Zero Six Two Four Lima. And it is not good.”
“What do you have?”
“Well sir they have been pushed over the no fly zone by plant three.”
“Great! Get a hold of the militia and see if they have anyone in the area. That bird is going down.”
“On it sir!”
“Tariku filght control to militia control.we have a civilian aircraft with engine trouble in the area of plant three. They are going down due said engine failure, do you have any units in that area that can provide support?”
“Militia control your aircraft pick the wrong place to have problems. Raiders are in that area. We do not have any units in that area but the GSF does. We will contact them to see what they can do. Inform that aircraft that that area is hot and wish them luck.”
“Roger militia control.”
“Wow having enging failure is bad, but going down in a hot zone …. Who in heaven did the people on that plain piss off?”
“Roger militia control I will inform the GSF that they will have some SAR work to do as well as deal with the bandits.” Gulia looks at the others in the office. “Get me the GSF units around plant three.”
“Hai!” The comms specialests answers. “GSF response unit come in this is GSF HQ.”
“Go ahead HQ we read five by five.”
“OK looks like we have a few things going on in your area.” Guila informs the GSF. “You know of the bandits in your AO, but we now have a civilian aircraft that just declared a mayday in that area as well. SO your orders are to deal with the bandits first and formost. If you can see what help you can do for the aircraft in trouble.” She looks at the area maps. “MechWarriors Zhou and Schmit.are moving in from south-east so you just might want to drop them some backup as they are light. They and also work as a blocking force if the bandits pull an end run.”
“Understood HQ, we will do what we can to cover the bases.”
Duke will look at the other GSF unit commanders. “As I have the most mobile fire power I think my force should be the one to reinforce the scout units.” The others will look and nod in agreement. “After you are dropped off the ship will get my force over to the recon units.”
Carl will let the others know to make sure that when they have an idea were the plane comes down to make sure that the bandits don’t get a chance to use the people on board. “We keep the bandits out of plane three, keep us between this plane and them and make sure we keep the civies stay alive.” Checking the map. “If one of our light fast unit does get a chance to render aid to the downed aircraft do it. We have a good force with good firepower.”
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OK so next mission will be 5/26
Some fun for you all :evil:
“Well the dustoff got the civilians to the hospital in Manuna Kea.” The duty gunsho informs Tai-i Halevi. “They report that all will make a full recovery.”
“That is good news. Do we know who was on that flight?”
“Just a group of civilians going to Marena from Manuna Kea.”
“Well make sure NPO checks them all out.”
“Hai, Sir!”
“Lieutenant Zhou, you and MechWarrior Schmit will need to move north-west and see if you can pick up the bandits that just moved away from plant three.” Duke informs the reconpilots. “I will follow.”
“Roger that sir.” Meifeng looking over her maps. “Loni you move out on more of a north-north-west vector and I will move north-west.”
“One of us should pick them up.” MechWarrior Schmit replies.
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After reviewing the requests of Production Plant #3 for a permanent defense force, Euron called Alannah and Harald into his office.
"After much consideration," Euron began, "I've decided what units I'm willing to donate to the Plant defense." Turning to the chief tech, he added, "Harald, ready the Starslayer, Grim Reaper, the Highlander, and finally, "Ugly"."
"Ugly", sir?" Harald asked.
"The Lao Hu." Euron clarified. "I don't remember who started calling it that. Might've been Fuka. The name just kind of stuck. Anyway, I've decided that if nobody here wants to drive it, I might as well put it to some use."
"Very well, sir." Harald nodded. "I'll make sure they're ready."
"Alannah," Euron continued, "I want you to put in an order for 4 Tokugawa tanks to add to the defense force. Two TKG-150s and two TKG-151s. That should be more than sufficient to secure the plant."
"What about the pilots and crews, sir?" Alannah inquired. "We currently have no one available to man all those assets."
"We have techs that can be recruited to become Mechwarriors." Euron responded. "We also have the Pegasus orphans who can move to take the place of any techs who are moved up. They may be young, but many of them are skilled techs and engineers. We'll test our tech crews to see who's ready for the battlefield. Also, see if the Tokugawa production plant is willing to give us a discount on the tanks."
"Understood, sir. I'll see to it." Said Alannah.
OOG: Anthony, how much do the Tokugawas cost per unit, and would the factory give the Ironborn a discount on them?
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“That is very good news. Did they give a time line for when they will be sending in this new team?”
“No sir, just that they would be doing so.”
“Sir the IronBorn are asking about getting four (4) of the Tokugawas. They want two (2) each of the 150 and 151 models.”
“Well we have them sell them.”
“Yes sir.”
“Do make sure they get the correct price, we do not need any problems from the board.”
“Yes sir, I will informe them thet the 150’s 776,880 are and the 151’s are 714,480 C-Bills each.”
“Throw in full ammunition loads and four (4) tons of armor.”
“Sir?”
“We may get some extra help as well, if we are nice.” He smiles to his salesman. "Let them know they can have them ASAP as we have stock on hand."
“Yes sir.”
OOG:
They are 20% off list. For GSF and local militias.
The ammo and armor are extras :evil:
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After reviewing the requests of Production Plant #3 for a permanent defense force, Euron called Alannah and Harald into his office.
"After much consideration," Euron began, "I've decided what units I'm willing to donate to the Plant defense." Turning to the chief tech, he added, "Harald, ready the Starslayer, Grim Reaper, the Highlander, and finally, "Ugly"."
"Ugly", sir?" Harald asked.
"The Lao Hu." Euron clarified. "I don't remember who started calling it that. Might've been Fuka. The name just kind of stuck. Anyway, I've decided that if nobody here wants to drive it, I might as well put it to some use."
"Very well, sir." Harald nodded. "I'll make sure they're ready."
"Alannah," Euron continued, "I want you to put in an order for 4 Tokugawa tanks to add to the defense force. Two TKG-150s and two TKG-151s. That should be more than sufficient to secure the plant."
"What about the pilots and crews, sir?" Alannah inquired. "We currently have no one available to man all those assets."
"We have techs that can be recruited to become Mechwarriors." Euron responded. "We also have the Pegasus orphans who can move to take the place of any techs who are moved up. They may be young, but many of them are skilled techs and engineers. We'll test our tech crews to see who's ready for the battlefield. Also, see if the Tokugawa production plant is willing to give us a discount on the tanks."
"Understood, sir. I'll see to it." Said Alannah.
OOG: Anthony, how much do the Tokugawas cost per unit, and would the factory give the Ironborn a discount on them?
“Begging the Colonel’s pardon but the Highlander need a lot of TLC, I also recall that you and a couple of others were to train on her as she will be the biggest toy in our box.” Harald reminds Euron. “Also sir if you want this group on line before next year you may want to have Crow’s Eye swapped in for the Highlander.” Harald looks over his pad. “Both Ugly and Crow’s Eye are ready to go. The Crab is one of the next on line and can be repaired with local weapons and armor. The Slayer or Reaper can be moved up on the repair list. The Slayer would be a better choice as I can use local weapons and we have stock on Ferro armor. The Reaper is just jammed packed and we are going over all system on her after we missed the damage to the P-Hawk.”
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“Begging the Colonel’s pardon but the Highlander need a lot of TLC, I also recall that you and a couple of others were to train on her as she will be the biggest toy in our box.” Harald reminds Euron. “Also sir if you want this group on line before next year you may want to have Crow’s Eye swapped in for the Highlander.” Harald looks over his pad. “Both Ugly and Crow’s Eye are ready to go. The Crab is one of the next on line and can be repaired with local weapons and armor. The Slayer or Reaper can be moved up on the repair list. The Slayer would be a better choice as I can use local weapons and we have stock on Ferro armor. The Reaper is just jammed packed and we are going over all system on her after we missed the damage to the P-Hawk.”
"Fuka still has Crow's Eye in the field." Euron reminded Harald. "We can swap out once she comes back and gets acclimatized to the Black Knight. I hadn't realized the Highlander was that heavily damaged. Take whatever time you need. As for who gets to drive that beast, we can deal with that when it's fixed."
OOG: still waiting for the cost of the Tokugawas and if we get a discount.
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"Fuka still has Crow's Eye in the field." Euron reminded Harald. "We can swap out once she comes back and gets acclimatized to the Black Knight. I hadn't realized the Highlander was that heavily damaged. Take whatever time you need. As for who gets to drive that beast, we can deal with that when it's fixed."
OOG: still waiting for the cost of the Tokugawas and if we get a discount.
the Tokugawas list out at 971,100 for the 150 .... 893,100 for the 151 ... what they are charging you is 20% off list. the full loads of ammo and extra armor are a bonus.
“That is very good news. Did they give a time line for when they will be sending in this new team?”
“No sir, just that they would be doing so.”
“Sir the IronBorn are asking about getting four (4) of the Tokugawas. They want two (2) each of the 150 and 151 models.”
“Well we have them sell them.”
“Yes sir.”
“Do make sure they get the correct price, we do not need any problems from the board.”
“Yes sir, I will informe them thet the 150’s 776,880 are and the 151’s are 714,480 C-Bills each.”
“Throw in full ammunition loads and four (4) tons of armor.”
“Sir?”
“We may get some extra help as well, if we are nice.” He smiles to his salesman. "Let them know they can have them ASAP as we have stock on hand."
“Yes sir.”
OOG:
They are 20% off list. For GSF and local militias.
The ammo and armor are extras :evil:
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the Tokugawas list out at 971,100 for the 150 .... 893,100 for the 151 ... what they are charging you is 20% off list. the full loads of ammo and extra armor are a bonus.
Alannah presented the invoice to Euron, who perused it. "The total comes to 3,728,400 C-Bills, roughly one-sixth of our available petty cash." Alannah informed the Colonel. "And that includes a full ammo loadout, 4 tons of extra armor and a 20% overall discount."
"Perfect." Said Euron. "It's a bit of a splurge, but we have plenty more where that came from. Add these tanks to the 'Mechs I'm going to deploy to the plant, and any pirate who thinks they can raid the place will be facing a veritable fortress. Send the order in, Alannah. Tell them we accept the deal."
"With pleasure, sir."
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“Sir I do know that Fuka is in the field with Crow’s Eye I am the one who has to OK any of the equipment for deployment after all.” Harald reminds his CO. “I will also remind you that I did give you a list of what ‘Mechs should be repaired and when they should be repaired.” Looking over his pad. “I will also recommend that when we get the Reaper on line that Testu come off line so we can up-grade her to a 5K Model?”
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“Sir I do know that Fuka is in the field with Crow’s Eye I am the one who has to OK any of the equipment for deployment after all.” Harald reminds his CO. “I will also remind you that I did give you a list of what ‘Mechs should be repaired and when they should be repaired.” Looking over his pad. “I will also recommend that when we get the Reaper on line that Testu come off line so we can up-grade her to a 5K Model?”
"Theon's Grand Dragon?" Euron asked. "I didn't realize we had the parts to make that happen. I wish you could have informed me of this sooner, I just sent Theon out to back up Asha in the field."
OOG: When did the Ironborn get the parts to make that happen? I don't remember buying or salvaging an ER PPC, a CASE, Double Heat Sinks and an XL engine. Also, given what has to be stripped out and replaced with other stuff, that could take months.
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"Theon's Grand Dragon?" Euron asked. "I didn't realize we had the parts to make that happen. I wish you could have informed me of this sooner, I just sent Theon out to back up Asha in the field."
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"This was just an idea. The Reaper need to be repaired first. As for the parts, CASE is something the team will build in when we strip down the Dragon. As for the weapons, well we need to get parts for all the other units that need repairs. What would be a few extras to do the up grade?" Harald looks at his commander. "I was also thinking not full up-grade. Replace the PPC and heat sinks. Add in the CASE. That will keep down both cost and time down." Showing Euron the plans. “Maybe change over the armor to Ferro and dropping half a ton or dropping one of the heat sinks as they will be replaced by freezers and adding half a ton.” Rubbing his chin. “We can do other things like drop a laser and add Artimes or one of the C3 slaves we have. We can do a lot with the ‘Mech, it is all up to how much money you would want to spend and how long you are willing to have the ‘Mech out of service.”
OOG: When did the Ironborn get the parts to make that happen? I don't remember buying or salvaging an ER PPC, a CASE, Double Heat Sinks and an XL engine. Also, given what has to be stripped out and replaced with other stuff, that could take months.
You do not have the parts at this time. This is also a future project and the Reaper will need to be on line first. She will need about 6 months.
Just something to think about :cool:
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"Hey, Pyke!"
Audra turned around to find Samuel Sanada flanked by two boys she didn't recognize. So it's time, then. She thought to herself. Ana had warned her of her "classmate's" return and now, it seemed, it was time to face the music.
"And what can I do for you, Sanada-san?" She asked innocently as the group approached.
"You know what you did, gaijin." Said Sanada angrily.
"Oh, come on." Audra sighed. "Are you still mad about the other day?"
One of Sanada's buddies grabbed her by the hair and forced her to her knees. "You shut up, bitch!"
Audra allowed herself to be held down. Ana had told her that she needed to deal with this in a way that would salve Samuel's fragile ego. It was fine, Audra had prepared for this in advance. In her pockets were a pair of extendable metal batons. She may be a below average sword fighter, but she was an expert with fighting sticks. If this got out of hand, these punks were in for a nasty surprise. But, for now, she let them drag her behind the dorm and thrust against a wall.
"So what do you want us to do, Sam?" One of the strangers asked.
"Hold her." Samuel responded. Pulling back, he punched her hard in the gut. Audra doubled over in pain.
She coughed and laughed. "Is that all you got? Cause you hit like a girl."
Grunting, Samuel pulled her up and punched Audra again, this time directly in her breast, causing her even greater pain.
She dropped to the ground, clutching her bruised chest. Turning to his friends, Samuel barked. "Rough her up. But leave her head and neck unharmed. It would be too obvious. The rest is fair game."
"What's fair game?" Came a voice from behind them. Audra looked to her right and saw Ana and Isolde standing there.
"Damn." Samuel cursed, recognizing the pair. If it had just been Konstantinovich, it wouldn't have been as big a deal. He could've intimidated her to leaving. Isolde, on the other hand, was a teacher's assistant and part of the faculty. He quickly called off his friends. Looking down at the kneeling Audra, he smirked. "I like seeing you in that position, Pyke. It should remind you of your place here, kneeling at the feet of your betters. See you around, gaijin on-na." He left with the other two.
Once they were out of sight, Audra got up and dusted herself off. Still wincing a bit asked, "So, how long were you two standing there and are you satisfied with my performance?"
Ana nodded. "Long enough. And yes, your performance was quite convincing. As long as he thinks he's beaten you, he won't suspect anything. We don't need anyone suspecting you of being more than what you appear to be."
"You know he's never going to let me live this down, right?" Audra said.
"You're a big girl, Audra." Said Isolde. "You should be able to deal with a little bullying, especially since I know you've got a weapon hidden in your jacket."
Ana looked at Isolde questioningly as Audra drew out the batons and popped them open. "Of course I do. I never leave home without them."
Ana's eyes widened. "You mean you could've fought them off and yet you didn't. I'm impressed by your restraint."
"Nah." Audra shook her head. "These were just for if they tried to get really fresh with me. I'm willing to take a few lumps for the team, but I wasn't going to let them force themselves on me."
"Samuel wouldn't do that." Ana insisted. "He has too much pride. Such an act would dishonor him. His friends, I'm less sure of. I don't know if they were even students here."
"We can worry about that later." Said Isolde. "For now, let's get Audra to the infirmary. By the way, Ana, I've received some information that you would find very interesting."
"I don't need an infirmary." Audra set her jaw. "I can move on my own." Though still in some pain, she walked ahead of them into the faculty building and Isolde's office. Once there, Isolde sat them both down. She showed them a printout with a list of names. "Ana, these are the names and identities of your suitors..."
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“That’s some of them.” She looks over the list. “My family knows a lot of people and with me as next in line they are all looking to find me the best husband.”
“And we thought that we had problems with family.” Audra quips.
“We do have to make sure who inter marries as the lines get tighter.” Isolde responds.
“This and my grandfather pushing me is why I started Elemental Foxes. It was great to be free and have some fun.” She looks around. “We should get moving just in case the friends return.”
“That sounds like a good idea.” Isolde gets them moving.
“You said some?” Audra looks at Ana.
“Yup, with all the business interests and just family everyone knows best …. All but me that is.” Ana looks down. “I don’t have any idea of who but I do need to know someone before walking the last mile. This is not the middle ages after all.”
“I bet your grandfather is more worried about the family line.” Isolde gets them in her car so they can find a place to talk more. “Your family is a mover and shaker from what we have been told.”
“We have been on world for some time and have major rolls here.” Ana gets in.
“Well we got your back.” Audra gets in the car.
“You OK?” Isolde asks Audra.
“It hurts a bit when I bend.”
“Let’s get you to the medics so they can make sure they didn’t bust you up inside.”
“I know of a place close by, no questions.” Ana looks at Audra.
“You know this place how?” Isolde gives Ana a look.
“Hay I have a band that plays in some rowdy places around here.”
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“That’s some of them.” She looks over the list. “My family knows a lot of people and with me as next in line they are all looking to find me the best husband.”
“And we thought that we had problems with family.” Audra quips.
“We do have to make sure who inter marries as the lines get tighter.” Isolde responds.
“This and my grandfather pushing me is why I started Elemental Foxes. It was great to be free and have some fun.” She looks around. “We should get moving just in case the friends return.”
“That sounds like a good idea.” Isolde gets them moving.
“You said some?” Audra looks at Ana.
“Yup, with all the business interests and just family everyone knows best …. All but me that is.” Ana looks down. “I don’t have any idea of who but I do need to know someone before walking the last mile. This is not the middle ages after all.”
“I bet your grandfather is more worried about the family line.” Isolde gets them in her car so they can find a place to talk more. “Your family is a mover and shaker from what we have been told.”
“We have been on world for some time and have major rolls here.” Ana gets in.
“Well we got your back.” Audra gets in the car.
“You OK?” Isolde asks Audra.
“It hurts a bit when I bend.”
“Let’s get you to the medics so they can make sure they didn’t bust you up inside.”
“I know of a place close by, no questions.” Ana looks at Audra.
“You know this place how?” Isolde gives Ana a look.
“Hay I have a band that plays in some rowdy places around here.”
"Well," The doctor said as she applied the bandages to Audra's chest. "there's some bruising in your ribs and I wouldn't wear a bra for a while, but I don't see anything requiring hospital care."
"See," Audra joked despite the pain, "I told you he hit like a girl."
"You should consider yourself lucky, young lady." The doctor retorted. "If he'd caught you a little higher in the liver, you would be bed-ridden right now and we would have had to call emergency services."
Isolde shook her head. "This is what happens when you pick unnecessary fights with people who have connections and deep pockets, Audra."
"Thank you, Tsushima-hagase." Ana shook her hand. "I'll have the money wired to you from my own account."
"Of course." Tsushima responded. "You be careful now, Konstantinovich-sama."
"Well, now that I'm done being poked and prodded," Said Audra, "what next?"
Ana thought a moment before turning to Isolde. "Take us to the hangar in the Neath."
"What? Wait a minute." Isolde was surprised. "How do you know about--AUDRAAAAA!"
"Sorry. I kinda took her there to show off." Audra held up her hands in defense.
"UGGH! Fine." Isolde resigned herself. "At least there, we'll know that no one will be listening in."
Isolde drove Ana and Audra to the hangar that contained her Mongoose. Keying in her security code, she set the ECM jammer to prevent any outside communications or surveillence from monitoring them. "Okay," She said, "we're shielded in here. No one is listening." Looking at Ana, she added, "Now, how about giving us a little more to work with so we can plan our next move. Audra and I will do whatever you suggest, but we need to know your opinions and attitudes on the names we've already given you. Also, what do you want us to do and look for to find out more about the ones we don't know about? One more thing you should know about, Ana. The Colonel has sent a team to Constantine Island to investigate the place in secret. It won't arrive for about a month. So, whatever you suggest, you should keep that in mind."
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“I know some of those that are looking to get me married off are hoping to move up but I do not know who is looking out for my family and who is only looking for themselves.” Ana looks at both of them.
“Like many families that have power.” Isolde shakes her head. “So much for the out in the middle of nowhere.”
“We all come from the same home world you know. Just some have moved further into the burbs.” Audra shrugs
“Well, all I can offer is look over all the paperwork and see who have to most to gain. “ Looking at both of them. “I have no one that I would want to call husband. Hay I’m not even looking.”
“The fun of family and friends.”
“The one thing your crew will need to take care when they look around. They will stick out as they are not local and will be watched.” Ana offers. “We watch all that come to the island.”
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“I know some of those that are looking to get me married off are hoping to move up but I do not know who is looking out for my family and who is only looking for themselves.” Ana looks at both of them.
“Like many families that have power.” Isolde shakes her head. “So much for the out in the middle of nowhere.”
“We all come from the same home world you know. Just some have moved further into the burbs.” Audra shrugs
“Well, all I can offer is look over all the paperwork and see who have to most to gain. “ Looking at both of them. “I have no one that I would want to call husband. Hay I’m not even looking.”
“The fun of family and friends.”
“The one thing your crew will need to take care when they look around. They will stick out as they are not local and will be watched.” Ana offers. “We watch all that come to the island.”
Isolde nodded. "I'll make sure they get the message."
"Isolde," Audra spoke up, "why are we sending a crew to her family's island? I mean, I know I wasn't told of the extent of the problem here, but this seems a bit much just to find out who Ana's dad wants her to marry."
Isolde shook her head. "Sorry, I seem to have said too much. You weren't told everything because the Colonel was worried you could be caught, interrogated and made to talk."
Audra shrugged, apparently accepting it, but internally, she was disappointed her uncle didn't trust her. Turning back to Ana, she asked. "By the way, Ana. If this problem of yours was so bad, why didn't you go to the Governor for help? Why only talk to Uncle Euron?"
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Disregard. Hit the wrong key.
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“If I had gone to the Chiji direct they would know that I know more then they want.” Ana looks at both of them. “By talking with you Uncle they would not be so sure of what I know and don’t know. He with a couple of your MechWarriors are the ones that brought be back home. Also he would talk with the Chiji after all.”
“So you have some ideas?” Isolde asks.
“I have ideas but nothing solid. If I go after the wrong person/people then the ones that are doing the wrong thing will go back into the shadows.” Looking down Ana continues. “My Grandfather wants me to take over and everyone knows this. He is old and need someone to take over. My parents cannot and I do not have any cousins or older siblings so it is me.”
“You know all of this but you ran away?” Audra asks.
“It is a lot for a fifteen year old, don’t you think?” She looks at Audra with a smirk. “I wanted some time for me. I had no idea that my Grandfather would react the way he did. I think that some of it was someone whispering in his ear.”
“I will give you one thing, running your band and doing so well is no small thing.” Isolde adds.
“Well I have had some good teachers after all.” Ana looks at her watch. “Look we do need to get back to the dorm. I have to get together with the others we have a gig tomorrow night.”
“OK we will head out in a few.” Isolde looks around. “You now have something to do tomorrow night.” She grabs a light flak shirt. “Make sure you have this on just in case.”
“What, you think wimp-boy will be looking for more trouble?” Audra asks.
“That and you might need the extra padding if so others start things.” Isolde hands Audra the shirt. “Look as Ana said she plays is some Fun clubs.”
“She is right; someone for some reason does hit you will end up in the hospital. The Doc did say you were lucky this time. Just to let you in on a little something, out costumes are lined so if things get out of hand we have protection. The fun of playing the collage gigs.”
“Hay Ana I got us some help for the gear.”
“What? Why? We do our own setup you know.”
“Well with what happened and how hot things got at our last gig I figured a couple of extra hands would be a good thing.”
“I guess you are right. A lot has happened in the last few months and we can’t have the crew we use as Elemental Foxes. We are just some school girls after all.” Ana looks a Tihana
“Right, so the guys are on the Kendo team. They are hot also.” She has a great big smile on her face.
“Girl you got it bad.”
“What is wrong with a sweet little Alley Cat looking for a Tomcat.” Her smile got bigger. “When I asked them they were so in. They like the idea of hanging with us. They also like they get paid too.”
“They do know that things have gotten out of hand at some of the places we play?”
“Sure do, they have been at a bunch of our local gigs.”
“So they have no idea about the Foxes?”
“None, I think their heads would explode if they had any idea. From talking with them they are fans.”
“Well we need to keep them in the dark about the Foxes.”
“Can do! Mariyka got the van so we are set.”
“Good tell Jekaterina to make sure our cat gear is all set.”
“She already has it packed.”
“Wow you guys did fire up the place.” Audra tells the girls.
“It is what we do.” Jekaterina smiles. “If they only they knew.”
“Tihana where did you find the boys?” Mariyka asks.
“In the Kendo club.”
“I think I need to check it out more.” Mariyka checking out the boys as they take down the gear. “If I had any idea that such hot looking guys hid in that part of the school!” Shaking her hands.
“Well the way Wayne was watching you play I think you will get to see much more of him.” Jekaterina smiles at her friend.
“So Tihana what is the deal with the other one? Logan you said.” Ana asks.
“He is the shy type. Wayne talked him in to helping out.”
“Well you have someone that likes you a lot.” Ana watches them taking down the set.
“OH, what makes you think that?”
“Just the way he is treating you gear.” Ana gives a slight point. “He likes the curves.”
“Audra I think those two at the bar like you.” Mariyka points to the guys at the end pf the bar.
“I think they are checking you all out not me.”
“Don’t be so sure.” Jekaterina adds. “They have been watching you all night.”
“Why don’t I ask them over.” Ana waves at them. “We can find out when they get here.”
“Not a good idea. Check the door and look who just walked in, with friends.” Audra points to the door.
“Great, just what we don’t need.” Ana looks around for the clubs security.
Walking to the table Samuel and his crew. “Look who we have here and no teacher to bail you out.”
“Keep it in your paints Sam. I don’t think the owners want the place wrecked.” Marijka speaks up first.
“You and your friends keep out of this.” He looks at the girls. “As for damage I got that covered.” Big smile on his face.
Wayne and Logan move to the table. Wayne looks over the group. “Why don’t you just back off little man. Just because you family has money don’t mean jack.”
“YO Kendo boy you back off or we will kick your butt first and then settle with Pyke.” Samuel sweeps his hands to show off the dozen guys in his crew. “You don’t have your sticks here.”
“Don’t need them for you and your light weights.” Logan states. All the others at the table look at him with surprise.
“Wow it talks.” One of Sam’s crew moves up and pokes Logan in the chest.
From behind Sam’s crew. “Not a bright move buddy.” One of the two guys from the end of the bar offers.
Logan grabs the hot shots hand and drops him in one swift move. Before any of the others can do anything Wayne has Sam by his throat. “Like I said not bright.” Then before the clubs security can get to the trouble Sam’s crew is on the floor and Wayne still has Sam by his throat.
“Time for you and you friends to go.” The head of security looks at Sam.
“Do you know who I am?” Sam asks as best as he can with Wayne’s hand still around his throat.
“Sure do and tell you father that Henry said you are not welcome here.” The head of security points to the back of the club.
Sam looks in the direction and his eyes go wide. “Ok, Ok we are gone.” Wayne lets him go. He gets his buddies moving.
Ana looks over her shoulder as do the others. The older man in the back just lifts his glass to them.
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About 200 kilometers east of Kamloops the Raven, Anubis and Hitman are looking over the area.
“Someone has gone to a lot of trouble to have all of these vehicles out here.” Loni informs the others.
“YA with some of them heavy so they dough in deep.” Chao responds from his Raven.
“True but not all are combat vehicles.” Meifeng walking her Anubis around. “Going by the tracks we had some heavy transports out here as well.”
“This brings us back to the original question, just what are they hiding and who are they.” Loni walks her Hitman around the area.
“Well we will just have to find out.” Meifeng states as she starts off to the north. “Let’s see were all the toys were going.
“We better stay together.” Chao offers as he falls in behind her. “Even if they are just combat vehicles they have a lot and we are only three light ‘Mechs.”
“True but we have the tech edge.” Loni falls in last. “But we do need to stay alert.”
“This little trip of yours just cost us a lot.”
“Look you got off clean so what is your problem? Maybe you want to go back to your old paymasters?”
“How about we lost some heavy firepower. No they had some bad ideas about hit and run.”
“Well then don’t complain, we can find some to take the place of what we lost. With what we got and this ship we are set.”
“Well we need to find some place to do repairs and find that firepower. Some with some speed.”
“I know just the place.”
“Looks like you have a little trip in your future my friend.” Max looks down at the MechWarrior. “That and a good full time job with security.” Max smiles. “I thank all of you for not gutting his ride. When we get back dinner and the drinks are on me.”
“What are we going to do with these two?”
“I’m sure the Chiji will want to have a long talk with them.”
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69/06
“Sir I think we know why WoB sent in a L o M unit.”
“Please let me know what you have found.” Precentor Wilkes looks at his S2.
“Well one of our search teams found a derelict vessel in the outer asteroid belt while looking for a storage place.”
“OK so why do you think this is why WoB has sent in this team?”
“Well we know that WoB is on the lookout for any usable WarShips and this one is, just …. maybe.”
“Why do you think this?”
“Well from the scans our team ran the hull only has been hulled in a couple of places but otherwise she is intact. From the same scans she looks to be an old Alliance Class Cruiser. So if they can salvager her she would add major fire power with her missiles and cannons batteries. The bad news is that the class was not known to carry DropShips as they were made before DropShip collars were invented. She would not be good for an invasion leader but she would make a good escort ship for supply convoys or for space to ground bombardment. Sir a ship like this would major find to WoB’s fleet. Then again she would be welcome in any fleet if she is salvageable.”
“Do you think that have any idea that she is out there?”
“Her exact location no sir, from what we know they are looking at the inner belt. That was where the Alliance repair yard ships were located and were they have been looking. The inner belt is where they found the other one.”
“So they do not have any idea she is in the outer belt?”
“From what we call tell no. If they are using intel from the archives, then no. If they see that we are doing things in the outer belt they may start to poke around.”
“OK so have our teams take care and not give WoB any reason to look at the outer belt. We will need to keep a closer eye on what they are doing in the inner belt.”
“I will inform out people to do so.”
“What kind of shape is she in?”
“Without a better scan and some teams going on board I would not guess.”
“Do we have any idea why she is in the outer belt?”
“From what our team has reported so far I would say she made it to system but not to the yards and that the yards had no idea she was in system.”
“OK that is a good working theory why she is here for now. Do we have anyone that can make the trip and get a better look at her?”
“Not at this time. With working on getting the people from Pegasus settled, looking for a home for our other problem and the crews going over our ships we have our hands full.”
“We will need to get a boarding team ASAP.” Looking at his S2. “Get the intel photos of Yasei no Sogen.”
“Sir?”
“Get me the recon shots, NOW!”
“Yes sir.”
Looking over the recon photos. “I see now, it adds up too, all those heavy missile batteries that WoB placed around Tarawa. If they have extra stores of missiles and launchers for them they could rearm a ship as well. The tech heavy garrison and a few extra supply runs.”
“Yes Sir, it also makes the heavy cargo runs that WoB has been doing more of a problem. If they have the people to make up ship’s crew and the supplies they just may be able to bring her on line. If they find her and with all the heavy traffic they have had they could have slipped in the heavy cannon shells she will need as well. If they find out about her and were to get her on line …. ”
“YA …. Well I think that both the Governor and DCA need to know about this.”
“You do know they will want the ship and the information we have on the system as well.”
“Yes but we do not have the resources to salvager her ourselves, I do not think that the DCA could salvage her with what they are dealing with. The locals could not bring her on line either. Look at all the help they needed for the other one and she was not as large or damaged. Now if all of us work together we just might get her on line. Having her on our side is the best thing, but if we cannot then we must destroy her so that WoB does not get her. They got lucky with one, no more! As for our intel …. It’s not like we have not help them before this.”
“Sir this is a tall order. How would she be crewed? How can we get her repaired?”
“Well we do have some new people and so does the planet. Many have offered to do what they can to keep this place safe. Well as ship’s crew they will do just that. As for the repair site we do have what will be needed we just need to keep WoB from helping.”
“So we will inform them of what we found?”
“We do not have much of a choice. If we do not then WoB will have a good chance to find and salvage her. If they get her on line that gives them a major advantage, I know that the DCA has the Winds of Heaven out here but for how long and if WoB sends that task group that hit Pegasus here we are in big trouble.”
“You do know that even with local help she may be years in repairs. What is to say that WoB will just not let us do all the hard work and come in and take her?”
“Well to start they do not know she is here yet. They are setting up for the find but they are not sure she is here. Also they may be looking for other ships that were out this way. They found one we did not know of. We know that the system has a few other still around and most of them are in the inner belt.”
“That is true the history supports that very well. But they are major wrecks that the TH could not repair before they pulled out. Any of them will be parts.”
“Correct. We will need to step up our own salvage ops. We will work the outer belt. The inner belt WoB has a major head start and we will need to make sure that WoB does not get any BIG toys, Old DropShuttles or DropShips OK …. but any big toys will need to be broken. Our outer system ops will have to be smart and not tip WoB.”
“I will inform the crews.”
“Second we will not work on her here. We do have a safe place she can go to for her repairs here as long as WoB is in system. The main problem will be getting her out of system without WoB noticing. Getting the supplies and tech crews to repair her will also be a problem with all that is going on, but we do have some salvage plus what is still to be found here. Last off I think that the others will not want her in WoB hands after Pegasus. Last just how long can the DCA keep the Winds of Heaven in system?”
“Very true if or when I should say we get her online she will let the DCA move other things around and help keep things secure here. She will be of little use to another system as she is so old she cannot work with new DropShips, she can only work with older DropShuttles due to her lack of collars and they take up cargo space. As a system security or convoy escort maybe.”
“That is why if she were to stay on station here after repairs she will be a bigger asset for all. Now let me talk with the governor.”
“Sir tracking has a DropShip making a high speed run in system.”
“Do they have any ID on it?”
“Īe sir. They just picked it up on this side of the inner belt.”
“How did they not pick it up sooner?”
“Best guess is that it was dropped at a pirate point and was making a slow burn until it got to this side of the belt.”
“Great, have them see if they can pick up the Jumper.”
“Working on it but I don’t think they will find it. The DS got past the inner belt and we did not get any track until they were making the run in.”
“How fast are they burning in?”
“Tracking has them at four G’s.”
“They want to be on rock that bad! OK, keep on tracking this one and when you have a landing location and ID of what it is let me know.”
“Hai Sir!”
“Well looks like we have a major find. She will need major TLC to bring her on line.”
“That will never happen.”
“What? Why?”
“From what the team in the engine room found her Jump Drive is fried and her Inter System Drive is ….. well she does not have one. Someone removed it.”
“But the hull in in great shape!”
“Sure but with both drives gone that is all she is. Also with no movement other than a tug and most all of her weapons are gone all she is not much more than a fixed station.” Looking around the weapons bay they are in. “Someone took them out a long time ago from the looks of this bay. They were removed by tech crews going by the minimal damage to the mountings.”
“We can still use her!”
“She will make a great way station and we can also use her for training.”
“Not a bad idea. Her hull is very sound and getting a few fusion reactors in her for power that could just work. We need to get this to the boss lady and see what she thinks.”
“Someone did salvage her weapons, system drive and other systems, I’ll bet with her jump core shot they put her here in case they needed more parts. And they did.”
“That makes sense with what we found so far. Shame that her Drives are gone she would be of help for the system.”
“No way, she would be way too much for us to keep in fighting trim. Best would be the DCA as they have what would be needed. But with all her drives and weapons gone she would be scrapped by them. We just may be able to put her to some use here.”
“The one thing that we will come back for is those Droppers on her rings. They all can be repaired and we can use them. We still need to see just what she has on board and what may still be on board the droppers as well. We will need to be better supplied for that survey.”
“Yes we will but first we need to get this information back.”
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“Sir tracking has an ID on the intruder it looks to be a Broadsword.”
“Great we have cats back in the yard. Tell the GSF and all militias we have Jagā tōzoku-dan inbound.
“Hai Sir!”
“This is the first run on the new toys. We got the first lot. The GSF and Storm will get the second.”
“That works out well as my techs are looking to mod a couple of the Pikes.”
“My people will be happy to have the extras in stock for future events.”
“So the third lots will be for open sale?”
“Yes we do need to recover the money from this after all.”
“What someone with your money? I was thinking this was just something of a hobby for you.”
“You can think what you like. I for one want Howaitogōsuto LTD to bring in some money.”
“Sir tracking now has a good idea of the Jagā tōzoku-dan target.”
“So what is it?”
“They picked Saganami Shiro.”
“How much time do we have?”
“Tracking figures about two (2) hours.”
“OK, inform the GSF and Chu-sa Byrde so they can get units on site. Have transport get moving for the GSF.”
“Hai Sir!”
“GSF command to all units we have a bandit unit burning fast on Saganami Shiro. All commands will have two (2) Battlemech units ready for pick up and hot drop on the Shiro ASAP. Saganami Militia will be providing support units.”
So this is the next mission.
each command will pick 2 Battlemechs that will be dropped close the Saganami Shiro.
the only units that are in the field are the units that are at plant 3 mission 88.
Saganami Militia will provide the armor support.
Sturmfeur Heavy Tank
Partisan Heavy Tank
Demolisher Heavy Tank
Partisan Heavy Tank
Saracen Medium Hover Tank
Saracen Medium Hover Tank
Saladin Assault Hover Tank
Saladin Assault Hover Tank
Heavy APC Wheeled
Sloth Battle Armor
Goblin Medium Tank
Foot Infantry Squad SRM
APC Hover
Foot Infantry Squad Rifle
Motorized Field Gun 5 Infantry Platoon Rifle
You all have until the 19th to pick and post what forces you are bringing.
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“GSF Command to Baja Air Patrol you are ordered to return to Baja for a new assignment.”
“Baja Air Patrol to GSF Command RTB for new assignment. Roger.”
“So what do you thing the brass wants us to watch now?”
“I don’t know but anything has to be better than this.”
As the two Warrior Attack Helicopters return they are instructed to land next to the Lion Class DropShip so they can be loaded aboard.
The Phoenix Roost will land just outside of the security perimeter of plant one.
“Welcome to plant one.” The head of security for the site welcomes the VTOL crews.
“So just why are we here? Last reports had all the bad guys running away.”
“That is true but with all the heavy units from the GSF RTB we asked for some extra help until the Militia can get us a platoon.”
“Oh so we get to do security flights here.”
“Gee more round and round we go.”
“I will offer that you will get time off in Yousai while you are here.”
“Now that does not sound bad.”
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Is the next game the 19th or is it the deadline for the information?
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How does everyone feel about bringing one brawler and one more maneuverable mech?
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Is the next game the 19th or is it the deadline for the information?
deadline
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Loyalty Forsaken will field for the mission;
Barghest
Von Rohrs
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Fuka walked Crow's Eye into the hangar bay and into its slip. Once she had dismounted, she found Harald directing the workers and walked up to him.
"Hoare-sama." Fuka began. "I come bearing gifts." She indicated the heavy recovery vehicles bringing in the defeated Locust and Mercury. "But also casualties." Motoring in behind was the flatbed holding Charles Wynch's Regulator. "She got immobilized in the fight. Gomen nasai, Hoare-sama." She bowed.
Harald sighed. "It's fine, Fuka. Probably just caught some bits of shrapnel in the fans again. I heard you did well."
"Hai. We captured the pilots and these two 'Mechs are still in salvagable condition."
"Yes." Said Harald. "I've been looking forward to getting my hands on that Locust in particular. If I can get it working again, we'll finally have a 'Mech that can chase down and outpace hover-tanks. I'm hoping that one of our active pilots will be willing to switch rides into it." He called out to the tech crews. "Get that Locust into a repair bay immediately! Then prepare Crow's Eye and the Lao Hu for transport to Production Plant 3!"
"Is the Colonel going to be going out to the plant?" Fuka asked.
"No." Harald responded. "But Crow's Eye is. We are putting together a permanent defense force for the Plant once we can get pilots to drive the 'Mechs and tanks we intend to send."
"You're sending Ugly over there too?"
"Yes." Harald answered. "Since no one at this base wants to drive it after you gave it that nickname."
Fuka blushed and scratched her forehead. "Heh, sorry about that. But it's just so...assymetrical and brutish. It's just not as elegant in design as a Marauder or a Black Knight."
"Battlemechs don't need to look elegant, Fuka." Harald corrected her. "They are built specifically for war, nothing more, nothing less. They don't have to be pretty; they just have to be effective. But speaking of the Black Knight," He walked Fuka to another 'Mech slip and showed the woman her new 'Mech. As per her specifications, it had been painted in the image of the firebird that was Fuka's call sign, Suzaku. The woman's reaction was one of wide-eyed enthusiasm and nervous anticipation. "The Colonel has ordered that you become acclimatized to her as soon as possible. You'll find a great many differences between her and Crow's Eye."
"I can take her out now?" Fuka surmised, her voice trembling.
"Soon." Harald replied. "We just have a few more small repairs to make and she's all yours."
At that moment, a loud, familiar voice could be heard shouting at the techs.
"I told you she's fine!" Yelled Maria as Matriarch was carefully brought in.
"Oh dear." Said Harald, shaking his head. "A Chief Tech's job is never done." Turning to Fuka, he continued, "You should get changed. We're going to have to fix Maria's gyro again."
Fuka blanched, the smile dying on her face as she remembered how long it took the last time they had to fix the Phoenix Hawk's main gyro. "I'll get ready for an all-nighter, Hoare-sama"
Harald nodded ruefully as the kouhai left and he walked across the bay to Maria's 'Mech.