BattleTech Long Island IV

[shadhawk]

“Sho-sho, can Tai-sa Imai and I have some of your time tomorrow?” Westfield asks
“How about dinner?” Meiyo offers. “As you two will need to travel from Hilo.”
“Arigatō Sho-sho. Does 1900 hours work?”
“That will be fine.” Meiyo makes a note in her pad. “Informal please as I do not want to have a very large security team around.”
“That is fine. Do you have a place in mind?”
“A local place that Jack and I like, and they are able to deal with my normal team. I will send you the address.”
“We will see you then.”
“I will also have a place for you two and your security teams to stay.”





“May I help you?” The young woman at the entrance asks the couple.
“The Sagamani party?”
“Yes, this way.” She will take them to a table in the rear of the restaurant.
Meyio and Jack are talking as Westfield and Imai are shown to the table. Jack will stand and offer them the open chairs. “Irasshaimase.”
“Arigatō.” They both say.
“Waiter please bring some Oenotropae Plum Wine and Howaitoōku single malt.” Jack hands both menus. “Please pick what you like.”
“They have some of the best burgers on planet.” Meiyo offers. “It is good to just kick back with something so simple as a burger and fries.”
“Well, we will go with you on this.” Westfield looks at Meiyo and puts down his menu.
“Sounds good to me.” Imai puts down her menu as well.
“Waiter four specials.” Jack looks to the waiter as he brings the drinks. “OH, and four beers.” Looking at the other two. “The beer is much better with the burgers.”
“So, what can I do for you two?” Meiyo asks.
“Well, we can use your help as both a DCA flag officer and the head of the Saganami Ichizoku.”
“How is this and why would I want to mix the two?”
“Well as a DCA flag officer we would like you to recommend some unit transfers. As the head of the Saganami Ichizoku and Phoenix Mercantile the moving of some cargo and personnel for the DCA.”
“OK I’ll bite.” Meiyo looks at both of them.
“I am sure you know that the DCA will be having the Tengoku going to a new posting, and she will be taking her task group as well.”
“Yes, I have gone over the orders.”
“Well, the original orders have the 729th going to help form a new MEU. The first problem is that it would force the Tengoku and her task group to move to a location that would force them to take an extra month to get to her new post.”
“OK so what? Do you want me to have Phoenix move the 729th?”
“No, what we would like it for Phoenix to lend some of their cargo ships to the Tengoku TG so they can help transfer cargo and then return with other cargo to Nejiro. You would need to send a JumpShip to collect the DropShips as well.”
“How does this help?”
“Well, that brings us to the second part. The 729th would like to stay here. They have come to like this world and its people.”
“Now I get some of this. As a flag officer I would need to ask command to keep them here.”
“Hai. This also works for Nejiro as well as she gets to keep a mechanized Marine battalion. Sho-sa Kalakua has expressed that this unit along with the other units that are to stay would be of help in keeping the Dragons interests safe.” Imai looks at Westfield and continues. “I would ask that you would recommend that the two now open slots in the Tengoku’s TG be filled with by a Nekohono’o or a Nagumo and an Avenger to up the attack ability of the group.” She takes a sip of wine. “I understand that the troop ships would be a big ask but as others have pointed out either of these would be of great help to the Tengoku’s TG and her new mission.”
“Sho-sa Kalakaua said the 729th would be of help? Now that is a good reason for me to want to keep them here. OK if command were to go for this what happens with the ships that transported the 729th?”
“They would stay to keep providing the transport they need to fulfil their mission here.” Westfield states as he sips his whisky.
“You do understand that they are not the outdated models, and command just may want them back.” Meyio offers.
“With the supplies the Tengoku’s TG needs and that Phoenix cargo ships are being used to transporting these supplies Tengoku’s TG would then have the open space for these ships. I think if the request is worded well, they will say the 729th can stay and with its transport section.” Westfield hands Meiyo a pad. “Also, the fact that Phoenix will be covering the return of the cargo transports costs will help.” He looks at his pad. “If you also look at the request, we have put together we have asked that the families of the 729th and transport section, be sent out here as well. With Phoenix providing the jump and DropShip transports for them as well it makes it that much harder for command to say no. The topper is what Nejiro has done in the past and will do in the future for the Dragon with the proper security forces.” He takes one more sip. “With the raids of late, Jaguar, Bandit, Kokuryu-kai and WoB they will see the wisdom of this.”
“I will send this to command with my recommendation for it to happen and we will see what happens.” Meiyo looks at them both. “Now if I only could keep all of you, but that would be more then we could handle here.”
All will enjoy dinner and work out the finer points of this.

[shadhawk]

69/08
Nejiro News 1
News reports that in June Dan Allard has been reported as KIA on Graceland.

News that in July Word of Blake and Kokuryu-kai forces battle in the wreckage of the LAW City ruins.

News reports that in June Duke Kai Allard-Liao returned to Confederation with Death Commandos as his escort.


HBC News
These reports are not good. The armies of the Lyran Alliance cannot afford to lose good commanders at times like this.

Why are Word of Blake peacekeepers attacking Kokuryu-kai forces in LAW? Why are they still on Luthian?

What happened that Duke Allard-Liao need a Death Commando escort?

The Moro Sun-Times
Our thoughts and prayers go to the Allard family at this time of loss.

Word of Blake should not have units on Luthian, what is happening is an internal matter of the Draconis Combine.

We hope that all is well with Duke Allard-Liao.

The Tarawa Times
More lies to keep you from seeing what your leaders in Yousai are doing here.

The Dakuu-orianyusu
If this is true, they will pay.

Shin no wadopuresu
More false news from a corrupt government.





“Well, that may explain the ops WoB ran on the Kokuryu-kai.”
“Sir?”
“Our local WoB’s knows more than we do and acted first. This just may give us the opening we need.”


“Sho-sa have you been keeping track of the news?”
“Yes, I have Precentor.”
“So do you think that someone just may listen to people with a common problem?”
“We can only try.”




“Chiji may I make a request of you and the GSF?” Precentor Wilkes will start the conversation.
“What can the GSF and I do for you Precentor?” Meiyo will respond.
“I am setting up a new security unit and was hoping that the GSF could help with a training exercise.”
“I am sure that can be arranged with little problem.”
“I also have a second unit that can use some training as well and would like to have both of them work together.”
“I do not see any problems. Would you like to use one of the MAWS training grounds?”
“If that would be of no trouble. I was looking at the urban site.”
“You are looking for close combat training?”
“Yes, both units will be working around the compound so this would be best.”
“Very well I will see to it that all is set”





“Elisio, I want you and Gulia to setup a wargame between the GSF and ComGuard at the MAWS urban field.” Meiyo will inform them.
“Ha Chiji we will get on this right away.” Elisio will answer.
“Gulia inform the GSF of what the Chiji wants. I will talk with Tai-sa Zinni and Dr. Yamamoto to get things set on that end.”
“Hai, Tekeda-san.”


“I am calling to inform all of you that the Chiji is setting up a wargame exercise for your commands and the ComGuard at MAWS’s urban training field. All commands will prep units for this using normal field deployments.”


“Tai-sa Zinni, Dr, Yamamoto I am calling because the Chiji would like to use the urban training field for a wargame exercise.”
“We will be more than happy to host such an event.” Dr. Yamamoto will reply.
“I will ask that we can have our drones record this so we can use it as a training item for future classes.” Tai-sa Zinni will ask.
“I do not see a problem with this.”

OK so this is the next mission.
You will get your normal setup. all units are in play.

I will be going to see what the next day is over the weekend.

[Devondra]

Message to Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks from Commander Jasmine Or'lient, in Hauptmann Kiah's preferred language (German IIRC?)

Quote
Greeting, I loved your forces performance at the training exercise and also have been told that your force in the recent mountain hike was again dynamic and flexible. I'm concerned nothing was found in this recent hike, but sometimes the campers move on before you can catch them making a mess.

Onto a bit of business, I would like to have one of my MechTechs have a chat with Everett Huge Franks. We are looking to procure a DC C3 but that will take resources we don't quite have yet, but my MechTech Dahlia Or'lient says that with your help we should be able to get our C3 to at least work with your C3, which is a nice step in the right direction. She's newly enrolled at Nejiro PolyTech but has been messing with our electronics for ages.

With that all buttoned up for now, I think we had a quick meet & greet in the past but was wondering if you were up for a dinner or lunch once my XO is back from MAWS. If it needs to be sooner, we can as long as you can deal with my Japanese or Swedish. I'd love if you picked a place you enjoy, I'm still new around here and will pay for our meal in trade.

Please expect the small gifts that will be sending, either on its own or for the MechTech meetup. It will be some Amaretto and Baileys so you can make a Speedy Gonzalas, which is not nearly as fast as that Locust (Sorry, bad joke, but asking 'What's a Fast Drink' kept getting me blank stares)

Thank you for your time and consideration
Commander Jasmine Or'lient
(Translated by Daisy Or'lient, Diplomatic Officer)
TLDR:
Jelly of the Locust that moves faster than... Anything.
Let's get our C3s working together.
Dinner can be RP or handwaved or whatever. Topics will be places to go (since I think you've been around the longest) and other not work things.

To Commander Jasmine Or'Lient;
       Your kind message was forwarded to me and I have permission to meet with you to try and coordinate our C3's. I would suggest if you want to aquire a master DC C3 and slave C3's inquiries can be made to see if any are available for purchase as some of the GSF were gifted with DC C3's and switched some our equipment over to it I do understand the need for.  We still have Lyran C3's as well that can be joined with yours.
       As for a lunch meeting I am extending an invite to our camp for you and any techs you want to bring. I can then go back to your camp and assist in the needed  adjustments to your systems. I have enclosed a few bottles of the mead and whiskey that our artisans produce for your enjoyment.
        That Locust is a maintenance nightmare but it has its uses. Please let me know how many will be in your party so we can prepare quarters for you. I am thinking that two weeks here to see our tech setup for maintenence of the C3 systems and then two weeks at your camp to get things set up.
Respectfully
Everett Franks
***************************************
Message to Bully from Everett Franks
Bully,
Commander Jasmine Or'lient  has contacted me regarding coordination of our C3's with theirs. I think it would not be too hard and am setting up a tech exchange to get this done. Quick question is there a place on planet where we can  connect the newer commands with DC C.'3 mater and slaves?
Everett

[Kem]

Hrm yeah quote doesn't work well once you are replying to these, my bad.

To Commander Jasmine Or'Lient;
       Your kind message was forwarded to me and I have permission to meet with you to try and coordinate our C3's. I would suggest if you want to aquire a master DC C3 and slave C3's inquiries can be made to see if any are available for purchase as some of the GSF were gifted with DC C3's and switched some our equipment over to it I do understand the need for.  We still have Lyran C3's as well that can be joined with yours.
       As for a lunch meeting I am extending an invite to our camp for you and any techs you want to bring. I can then go back to your camp and assist in the needed  adjustments to your systems. I have enclosed a few bottles of the mead and whiskey that our artisans produce for your enjoyment.
        That Locust is a maintenance nightmare but it has its uses. Please let me know how many will be in your party so we can prepare quarters for you. I am thinking that two weeks here to see our tech setup for maintenance of the C3 systems and then two weeks at your camp to get things set up.
Respectfully
Everett Franks

*****
To Everett Franks
Thank you. After chatting with my head tech, it looks like around 4, but most of my people are limited to Swedish and Japanese (with Swedanese for some but I've not hear a bit of it outside my unit so I doubt that one). I hear that your unit has been pretty intensively studying Japanese, so that should get us by. If we need a bit more or if we should get a translator on site, then it would be 5. I'll come with them at the start with my Diplomatic Officer, just so we can start off on the right foot.

I am already in the process of procuring some DC C3s, but we are newly on rock, and it's been a long journey, so we don't quite have the funds yet to acquire them easily. This plan is a stopgap until I can get the 2 slaves and 1 master I need to get situated.

Thank you for your time and consideration
Commander Jasmine Or'lient
(Translated by Daisy Or'lient, Diplomatic Officer)
*****

TLDR:
- Jasmine, Daisy, Ulam, Dahlia + 2 more MechTechs will make the trip. Jasmine/Daisy staying a day or so and for a meal. If we need a translator, we will get someone to be on sight. But if your guys are learning Japanese only might be a nice push. Well Ulam only knows Swedish, but the other 3 are there for him.
- I'm just guessing at what will be needed here. Also, where is your camp on the map? I've tried looking, but so many words and I don't know which one I am looking for lol.

*****
To Joy Yorokobi
Greetings, the active units in the GSF have officially/unofficially decided on Draconis Combine C3 units are the standard of what we will use. These things are expensive, and I will need 2 slaves and 1 master, for my currently fielded units.

With that in mind, I don't need new ones necessarily. Who can I contact that would possibly deal in salvaged or damaged but repairable DC C3 units?

Thank you for your consideration
Commander Jasmine Or'lient
*****

TLDR:
- C3s are 250k base for a slave and 1.5m for a master. I don't have that amount for new ones, and I don't think on world they will be looking to trade FRR for DC. So, used we go!
- Yes, I am trying to get mine to work with Devondra's unit and also getting DC units. But who knows how long, and I'd rather get that started, then have the DC ones land the day after just to spite me, as opposed to trying for the DC ones and missing out because it instead takes way longer.

[Kem]

OK so this is the next mission.
You will get your normal setup. all units are in play.

I will be going to see what the next day is over the weekend.

For this one, since it's a wargame, I'm expecting it to be similar to the previous training mission. Is our role where we want to focus more on mobility, or is it a case of heavier units will be more in play and likely to actually matter more than force projection?

I've not done an urban setting except in the HBS game with RogueTech, so in that VTOL's rule cities, but that's because they didn't fully implement moving up and down levels. I feel that VTOL might not be nearly as good as it was there.

Will it be the case that any VTOL assets will be mostly not of use IN the city (skidding a lot, narrow passages without a lot of straight lines, etc)? Or will it be more Manhattan like where there are clear long paths and mostly a grid and VTOLs can work if careful?

Honestly, I'm not planning on a VTOL, but my tanks are very slow, while the VTOLs are not so knowing the first question helps there lol.

Tentative List so far:
- MAD-5S CO
- OW-1C w/BA LXO
- Maxim w/4 platoons IXO
- PAT-005b ACO

[IronbornGreyjoy]

The Highlander slowly stomped its way to the target range.  Euron had finally given in to Alannah's urging and took the former Eridani Light Horse assault 'Mech on to the course.  The 'Mech had been repainted in Ironborn colors and painstakingly repaired by Harald and the Pyke twins.  In fact, Euron could see Dalton and Dagon coming off the range in their own machines.

"Hey Uncle Euron.  Come to watch?"  Dalton spoke up first.

"Here to put this old war horse through its paces."  Euron responded.

"Dalton and I have already thought up names for our 'Mechs."  Said Dagon.  "Dalton's named his Grim Reaper "Longpyke".  And I've named my Starslayer "Bloodpyke".

"Ahh." Euron nodded.  "Well, you perform your duties well for my brother and you two may not have to go by the name Pyke anymore.  Alannah's already suggested that I legitimize you both.  So, who knows, you may be sporting the name Greyjoy soon."

"That's awesome."  Exclaimed Dalton.  "We won't let you or Uncle Victarion down, sir."

"We'll see."  Said Euron before changing the subject.  "So, how have you two been doing on the practice field?"

"Decent."  Dagon replied.  "But that guy Tanaka's been putting in extra hours with "Ugly".  I guess he really wants to prove himself."

"I'll bet."  Said Euron.  Probably to show up Fuka.  He thought as he marched past the twins to the practice range.  "I'll see you two back at base."

"See you, Uncle Euron."  Said Dagon.

Euron looked over his weapons.  It was very different than either of his Marauders.  The Gauss Rifle and the LRM 20 were new to him.  He was more familiar with the SRM 6 and medium lasers.  He was also slower, barely making 54 kph.  He felt like he was riding some kind of massive kaiju when he was more used to the bouncing, digitigrade gait of Crow's Eye or Silence.  There was a legend of a giant tentacled sea monster from some obscure author from Old Earth.  Cath, Kith, something like that.  Dismissing the thought, he turned to the targets and toggled his weapons.  He blasted target after target at all ranges with the well-rounded balance of weapons he had.  Seeing one particular target, an idea entered his head as he remembered what the most famous meme associated with the Highlander.  Getting a running start, he keyed the jump jets and brought the 'Mech down feet first into the target, smashing it into the ground in a "Highlander burial".

"Cthulu."  Euron snapped his fingers as he finally remembered the name he'd been looking for.  "That will be your name."  He patted the controls.

"Colonel."  Came Alannah's voice.

"Yes."

"We've been requested to put together a force to participate in a wargame with the Com Guard."

"All right."  Euron smiled.  "Tell them I'll be coming, and I'll be driving "Cthulu" here."

"So," Alannah remarked, "sounds like you're taking to your new machine quite well."

"Well, it'll take a while before I'm comfortable driving him into actual combat.  But a wargame should provide an adequate field test, don't you think."

"I'll tell them right away."  Said Alannah.

OOG:
shadhawk: So, Euron and the Pykes have named their machines:

Dalton's Grim Reaper will now be called "Longpyke".
Dagon's Starslayer will be named "Bloodpyke".
And finally, the Highlander will be "Cthulu".

[IronbornGreyjoy]

At the Dockside
“The Diamond Sharks are here as a trade group. They are offering equipment and technical services for resources and other service arguments. The Hammers are using goods from the artisans they have and money. Dr. Musashi is offering medical services, training and lodging as well as money. I do not think trials will be needed. They may want to run training with you as I do think is also something that is part of the deals they have made with the others.” Nicolas will finish his drink. “I am sure that you can work out something with them.”
Elizabeth will join the group. “Your room is ready.” She will take them to the room.
“That would be a good thing, the no challenge thing.” Fuka will offer as they walk to the private room.
“I’m not so sure what we can offer in trade.” Triston will say.
“If you take with Simon, I am sure something can be worked out.”
“That will be up to Euron.” Harald will say.

Fuka, Harald and Tristan split up the next day.  Tristan called the Com Guard about cooperating on the repairs to their Mercury 'Mechs.  Harald would discuss purchases from Nicholas' stocks to replace the Ferro-Fibrous armor that they were constantly burning through repairing several of their 'Mechs and tanks.  As for Fuka, she was sent to the Diamond Shark enclave.  Fuka had been prompted in Clan etiquette the day before.  As she stepped in, she saw a few blue-jacketed warriors speaking to what she assumed were merchant caste members based on the logo on the shoulder of their coveralls.    Taking a deep breath, she walked up to one of them.

"May I help you, quiaff?"  The Merchant asked.

"Uh, Aff!" Fuka answered, remembering the Clan jargon regarding rhetorical questions.  "I am Lieutenant Junior Grade Fuka Hiyami.  I represent the Ironborn of the Governor's Security Forces.  My unit has recently come into possession of a damaged Star League-era Mercury Battlemech.  Colonel Euron Greyjoy has sent me to inquire about procuring spare parts capable of repairing it.  He also is looking to acquire a 240 XL fusion engine.  This is the full list of what we are looking for."  Fuka handed the merchant a dataslate listing what was needed and waited for his response.

[Kem]

OOG:
shadhawk: So, Euron and the Pykes have named their machines:

Dalton's Grim Reaper will now be called "Longpyke".
Dagon's Starslayer will be named "Bloodpyke".
And finally, the Highlander will be "Cthulu".

Naming mechs, sonovabeagle I knew I was forgetting something.

Overall, how common/uncommon is that? I'm not going to suddenly name em all, but will keep an eye out for this missed thing to pop up somewhere.

[IronbornGreyjoy]

Naming mechs, sonovabeagle I knew I was forgetting something.

Overall, how common/uncommon is that? I'm not going to suddenly name em all, but will keep an eye out for this missed thing to pop up somewhere.

It's mostly an Ironborn thing.  I'm not sure if it's caught on with the other units.

[Fyall]

Loyalty Forsaken has a few with "Ibis", "Dog Pound", "Clown car", "toads". Only one of those names is for a battlemech, two are vehicles, and "toads" is for a squad of, well "toads"(elemental battle armor piloted by inner sphere battle armor troopers).

I think Jim's Alacorn is called "hangar queen", or should be.( JUST A JOKE JIM).

[shadhawk]

For this one, since it's a wargame, I'm expecting it to be similar to the previous training mission. Is our role where we want to focus more on mobility, or is it a case of heavier units will be more in play and likely to actually matter more than force projection?

I've not done an urban setting except in the HBS game with RogueTech, so in that VTOL's rule cities, but that's because they didn't fully implement moving up and down levels. I feel that VTOL might not be nearly as good as it was there.

Will it be the case that any VTOL assets will be mostly not of use IN the city (skidding a lot, narrow passages without a lot of straight lines, etc)? Or will it be more Manhattan like where there are clear long paths and mostly a grid and VTOLs can work if careful?

Honestly, I'm not planning on a VTOL, but my tanks are very slow, while the VTOLs are not so knowing the first question helps there lol.

Tentative List so far:
- MAD-5S CO
- OW-1C w/BA LXO
- Maxim w/4 platoons IXO
- PAT-005b ACO

Tall buildings and VTOLs don't mix well. skidding one in this setup would be very bad 

[shadhawk]

OOG:
shadhawk: So, Euron and the Pykes have named their machines:

Dalton's Grim Reaper will now be called "Longpyke".
Dagon's Starslayer will be named "Bloodpyke".
And finally, the Highlander will be "Cthulu".

cool 
the only ones not named are the Wraith and Hollander. not sure if the Hollander will get named as that one is a "foundling"  .

also just a reminder that Euron will be 2 / 4 for the next few missions he pilots the Highlander due to the shift to the assault class.
also great setup having him getting use to the new ride on a wargame mission 

[shadhawk]

the next mission date is Feb 16.

[jimdigris]

I think Jim's Alacorn is called "hangar queen", or should be.( JUST A JOKE JIM).

I have not named any of my machines yet, but this one fits.  I name her "Hangar Goddess." 
"Hangar Sentinel" might work too. 
She will be the patron god of hard to fix machines.

[jimdigris]

Shadhawk,
  Can I deploy the Saracen and trike squad in the next game?  Would the trike squad count as my infantry unit? (I am naming them "the Trident".)  How fast are they and what weapons do they carry?

[shadhawk]

Shadhawk,
  Can I deploy the Saracen and trike squad in the next game?  Would the trike squad count as my infantry unit? (I am naming them "the Trident".)  How fast are they and what weapons do they carry?

You can bring what you like due keep in mind this is a city fight.

[IronbornGreyjoy]

At the Bar:
“We work at Longship Exchange.” Bret will say. “We work on the trade side.”
“That and are part of the companies Basketball team.” Terry will kick in.
“Ya sometimes I feel that is why we got the trade jobs.” Bret will look down. “The league is non-professional so we “work” for the company.”
“Hay, we have done some great things on the trade floor.”
“True but the uppers forget we both have majors in business.”
“Not all just the head joker.” Terry will say. “Now that dude is all about money.”
“We got to stop this …. We are to have fun, and these pretty ladies don’t want to hear our problems.” Bret will say. So, what has brought you here?”

At Phillip Exeter Academy:
“Sure! Any place you two want to go?” Logan will answer as he grabs Wayne.

At the bar:
"Oh, I just brought my friend out with me for a girl's weekend."  Freyja explained.

"She tried to take me rock climbing up the mountain near here and we nearly froze our butts off."  Julia added.

"You nearly froze your butt off."  Freyja corrected.  "I grew up in the cold, so I'm more used to it.  Anyway, after we came back down, I was hoping to find Julia here a date for the lobster fest and, lo and behold, you two show up as if on cue.  I'd say it all worked out perfectly."

Julia turned beet red.  "Freyja!"

Freyja ignored her.  "Anyway, while we enjoy our drinks and discuss dates, tell me more about this Longship Exchange you work for.  My husband might be willing to invest in your company.  He's always looking to diversify our family stocks."



At a park near Yousai:
"Really, Audra?   A picnic?"  Ana said indignantly as Audra and Wayne laid out a blanket under some shade.  "Honestly, I don't know what you were thinking."

"Hey, it's inexpensive and it gives us a chance to spend some time with these fine gentlemen."  Audra returned.  True to form, Ana had gone into full tsundere mode as she had said before they left.  She wanted the boys to think this was Audra's idea, so it didn't seem suspicious.  Obviously, Logan and Wayne hadn't minded, the two arriving in record time to pick them up.

"By the way," said Audra, "thanks for the help the other night at the club with Sammy."

"Well, we can't take all the credit for that."  Said Logan.  "But you're welcome."

"Yeah.  Kinda crazy that soon after that, he ended up getting taken in and suspended from school."  Said Audra.

"I know."  Ana chimed in.  "Quite the pickle he must have found himself in."

"Anyway, good riddance, I say."  Audra laughed.  "So, who wants bento?"

After lunch, Audra took Wayne aside and told him that they should give Ana and Logan some "alone time".  The two told the other pair that they were going for a walk.  Before they got very far, Audra noticed someone out of the corner of her eye staring at them as they left.  The person had been near the picnic site before and had sat down within 5 or 6 meters of them.  She hadn't thought of it before until she and Wayne had gotten up to leave, but now she saw them staring intently at Ana and Logan.  Reaching into her purse, she took hold of one of her batons.

"Hey, Wayne."  She whispered to him.  "That guy has been staring at Ana for waaay too long for my taste."

Wayne shrugged.  "She's with Logan.  He can deal with him if it comes to that."

"Not if we get him first."  Still keeping her baton in her purse, she walked toward the unknown individual.

OOG:

And that is where I'm going to leave this.  Anthony, the ball's in your court, your go.

[jimdigris]

You can bring what you like due keep in mind this is a city fight.

Understood.  It will give them experience in dealing with aggressive drivers with road rage issues.
What are the stats on the trikes?

[shadhawk]

Fuka, Harald and Tristan split up the next day.  Tristan called the Com Guard about cooperating on the repairs to their Mercury 'Mechs.  Harald would discuss purchases from Nicholas' stocks to replace the Ferro-Fibrous armor that they were constantly burning through repairing several of their 'Mechs and tanks.  As for Fuka, she was sent to the Diamond Shark enclave.  Fuka had been prompted in Clan etiquette the day before.  As she stepped in, she saw a few blue-jacketed warriors speaking to what she assumed were merchant caste members based on the logo on the shoulder of their coveralls.    Taking a deep breath, she walked up to one of them.

"May I help you, quiaff?"  The Merchant asked.

"Uh, Aff!" Fuka answered, remembering the Clan jargon regarding rhetorical questions.  "I am Lieutenant Junior Grade Fuka Hiyami.  I represent the Ironborn of the Governor's Security Forces.  My unit has recently come into possession of a damaged Star League-era Mercury Battlemech.  Colonel Euron Greyjoy has sent me to inquire about procuring spare parts capable of repairing it.  He also is looking to acquire a 240 XL fusion engine.  This is the full list of what we are looking for."  Fuka handed the merchant a dataslate listing what was needed and waited for his response.

“I think we can work out something.” Adept Adams informs Tristan. “We have a couple of that frame and the machine shop of yours should help with some of the items we both can use. We will need to modify actuators for them but with some work it can be done.” Checking with someone off screen. “We can not work on your machine here as we do not have any space, but we can send you the specs we have.”





“I do not have much Ferro-Fibrous armor on hand,” Nicolas will inform Harald. “I have not stocked up as Kōri to hi no kinzoku is set to be online at the end of the year. Transport costs and what is happening in the sphere you understand. I will see what I have and get back to you.”





“Well warrior Fuka the Mercury is not something in production. We may have some of the items on this list, but they are not with us. The engine you are looking for in not a type used much by the Clan’s. The Artic Cheetah, Pouncer, Canis and Clint IIC are the only Battlemech that use this power plant. The Artic Cheetah uses the Warrior 240, the Pouncer and Canis both use the clan standard 240 and the Clint uses the type 81. You may have better luck checking with the different merchants here. If you do find one of these units and all you want is the engine we would help you so that we could take the other items, you would not use.” Looking around to make sure that no one is around. “This engine type is used by a few inner Sphere Battlemechs. If I recall correctly four different sites manufacture it.”