If a vtol that is carrying infantry crashes into the building, do the infantry survive? :D
How many players?
Can we mix technology bases? In other words, clan tech and inner sphere tech.
Shad, when you said "skill level in no lower than 4/5 (regular)", did you mean 3/4 is not allowed, or 5/6 is not allowed?
I'm having difficulty spending all that BV with just regular skills.
I'm good with 3025, but I'd also like to try out some of the newer toys.
I'm not sure about when I'll be available at this point. About a week ago, I went to the hospital with kidney stones. I may have passed the second one night before last, but I haven't had a chance to get to see friends and family down in Florida. As the end of the month approaches, I'll let you know.
you guys looking another player?
Are we limited to a lance/star or as many units as the BV will support?
If we're doing lances, the bv would still mean that you could have a lance of Daishis or Hellstars and still not be able to fill out all the bv.
no ... no ... no :-XIt would have been the only game in which the urbanmech could claim to be king of the battlefield. :-[
Hey Guys -It couldn't be a blind event because we'd need two sets of minis.
sounds good... I like the way you made it a bit of a blind event like I was hoping... thank you. [rockon]
Sounds like fun, can I play?
Jim, as for the painting thing... if I feel like it that day..., yes. Otherwise, no.Tell me what minis you need, but do it sooner than later. I may need to paint them.
So, can anyone provide mini's and sheets for my unit? Don't have that many of the models I want to run to have a c3 unit.
-C
Well, a multiplayer game isn't the best way to learn a game, especially when you're doing created scenarios where having a basic understanding of what units can do what really helps.....and now you may have someone playing over skype? That's way too much going on for just trying to pick up a game.
Also, weekends are 50/50 for me - I work every other. I don't want to start investing in a game that I might get to play once every three months. So if there really isn't an option for other times, I'll probably just pass. Thanks anyway.
I also work odd weekends so if you let me know when you are off we can shot for then. durring the week is hard for all of us due to the face we all work durring the week.Thanks for all the welcomes everyone. If I can work out to be there when you guys are playing I'll try to be there. I know you usually do Sundays, and my wife usually works on my Sundays off so I have my kids.
as the others have said you are more then welcome to play.
Thanks for all the welcomes everyone. If I can work out to be there when you guys are playing I'll try to be there. I know you usually do Sundays, and my wife usually works on my Sundays off so I have my kids.
I know everyone is extra busy this month (both my daughters b-days, and mine, are in Dec.) so I can try to work on a weekend in January.
hope you can make it. if you want and they want to bring the kids .... we need the next gen O0Hah. Two girls. One is five (this month) and reminds me of me.....we definitely don't need that around. The other is 13 (again, this month) and mom already has her calling me a geek.
Hey Gang -
ty for bringing books, jim.
As for the fight... shouldn't we have at least 2 fighters if this is supposed to be refreshing our memories on aero combat?
just saying... otherwise, one lucky shot and no aero testing...
-C
Are we still on for tomorrow?
Hey Guys -
Sounds good for the scenario... cept for a few things:
1) no aero again? [metalhealth] Why is it that we always use everything else in the game, but no aero? And I don't mean the bloody simplified crap we used last time. Oh well, one of these days...
2) Can we forget about the faction lists and just use anything IS or anything Clan? There are lots of combos I would like to try that can't be used because they're not on the same unit lists.
3) what era? 3025? 3050? 3069? Jihad? ROS?
4) you did not mention proto's... are they allowed?
Anyway, let me know.
On a different note, related to your other post, it is now official that I will be running a game at ICON also...
It shall be the mech hunt we talked about.
I figure to have you make a lance equivalent unit from Operation Bulldog forces to be 3/4 pilots and hunt the lone experimental Dire Wolf... Winner will be determined by quickest kill of the target mech. If killed in the same round as some other contender, player with the lowest loss of BV compared to starting BV wins. If somehow still tied, then player with lowest starting BV wins. (all BV's to be BV2) game will be on 4x4 mapsheet grid determined randomly from a group I have selected. Each player will run the mission independently. For those who wish to play without creating a lance themselves, will set up a few opfor lances that can be used. ALL unit types and ammo from that time period will be allowed (as long as they would have been involved in op bulldog), and terrain will be destructible. the clanner will never retreat, never surrender, never eject, and will keep fighting as long as the mech is not completely destroyed. If the Dire Wolf is still alive after 15 rounds of combat or 1 hour (realtime) of play, whichever comes first, you lose.
Rules will be standard with two exceptions: 1) when used with Tcomps, pulse laser will be targetable, effective for both sides; 2) target mech will have a 1/1 pilot with EI.
Sound good? Let me know if you think it needs to be tweaked.
-C
P.S. - anyone know if the connecticut gang and ogre will be showing up?
Hey Gang -
Dice being blessed... not something I've considered...
ANYWAY
What if we don't have the frame for the thing we want to bring? (record sheets too)
Also, take a wild guess which side I want to be on for the Icon fight...
-C
no unfortunately not, homeless, unemployed, and potentially facing neck surgery before end of summer [blank]
I won't be able to make it this weekend. My bronchitis is pretty stubborn. :-\
I will be visiting with family on the first weekend that the fall leaves change color. Beyond that, I have no real plans. I'm mostly settled into my apartment in Rockville Centre.
Crash99c has business issues that need to be resolved, so he may not be able to do anything until the end of the month.
I'm not sure. At Gencon, we had Clan Wolf attacking the Republic. Maybe we could have the Wolves attempt to secure a factory or building complex. Both sides could fight with a combination of mechs, armor, and infantry.
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I'll see what I can do on thisQuoteOn a seperate note, now that I have a new place, I'd like to have everyone over. Maybe we could play a game of Leviathans.
sounds good but you will have to play teacher :D
Personally, I'd prefer a Saturday.
Hey Guys -
Sounds good - will be there unless family interferes...
-C
Hey Guys -
Far as I know Jim, yes.
Also, going to need some sheets printed... Dasher D, Warhawk C (that's the one with the 2 lpl's, right? if not, plz print the one that has them) and black python/viper the heavy with pulse lasers and tcomp. Also, would like to proxy a model or two if that's not a problem.
-C
I've got the ships, and I've printed sheets for the warships and dropships. Does anyone want to do the fighters? We'll have 100 on each side. Everything is clantech.
We haven't played aerospace since 2011.
How many battlearmor troopers are there in a platoon? How many jump troopers are there in a squad?
Hey Shadhawk -
Won't be able to go to your holiday party today... am very sick with a throat virus. :worktroll:
A throat virus which I got from my sister who got it from her students in Connecticut.
A throat virus her doctor specifically told her was contagious and not to go visit anyone while sick with it.
So what was her first though? "Need to go back home for the holidays and have mom take care of me instead of staying alone in my apartment" [metalhealth] grumble grumble
So mom and I both caught it
shocking.
really.
@p?
Although mother is pretty much better at this point, I've been coughing up a lung for the past week and the way things look will need another week before I get completely better. (oh, and stop being contagious) as a result, travelling and visiting friends is contra-indicated.
UNLIKE sis, I DON'T want to make other people sick.
Anyway, hope you all have fun, and wish everyone a happy new year for me.
-C
Are we going to be using the "A Time of War" rules to generate characters, or just wing it?
I forgot what John's handle was for a second, and wondered if were insulting someone. Please capitalize it in the future. O0
P.S. - obnoxious twerp, hope you can make it on a regular basis, always fun to have you playing and adding your demented little twist to things O0
On a completely random note, it makes me supremely happy that my current area (MD) and my Home area's threads are at the top of Challenges and Gatherings. So happy! >:DEnjoy it while it lasts- It won't. :(
OK, so Euron (The CO) knows what was going on there. However, I, the player, am not sure. Is the Gov trying to win over the bandit unit to our side? Sorry, I should've said I was speaking as the player. Plus, Euron already has a sufficiently interesting punishment for Dagmer (the offending MechWarrior) if you'll allow it.Don't sell the mech! It's hard enough getting good hardware out here.
Dagmer's going to be sent into the next mission armed only with a flak vest and a rifle with Euron in his Marauder and whoever else is with our party as his keepers. If he runs away or shows any sign of cowardice, Euron or whoever else is nearby, whether Ironborn or not is free to summarily execute him by stepping on him/shooting him/running him over or whatever floats their boat. If he dies on the mission, he dies and no one has to worry about him anymore. If he survives, I'll let him live, though he'll be grounded for no less than 3 months game time and will have half his pay for the whole campaign docked.
As for Dagmer's Hammer, I'm thinking I may consider selling it to the Governor since she doesn't seem to have any 'Mechs (an oversight I'm sure she'd like to correct) in her militia. This, of course, is assuming he dies or meets some other sticky end. This is just one of the ways they dealt with insubordination in the CapCon.
Now that my men are out of the field, I'm going to ask our liaison to the governor why we just meekly handed over the governor's goods to Bully after they shot down one of our units, killed our comrades and cost the Hands of the Goddess a couple million C-Bills to repair what's left of the Karnov.
Paying off these mercs (to Euron, at least) is akin to paying off Vikings to go away. Once they know they can push you around, they'll walk all over you. Euron knows he's the low man on the totem pole here, but maybe he can be let in on what the Gov has planned for our "friends".
"What is dead may never die!"
On a completely random note, it makes me supremely happy that my current area (MD) and my Home area's threads are at the top of Challenges and Gatherings. So happy! >:DDG glad to see you droping in. Well do our best to stay on top
OK, so Euron (The CO) knows what was going on there. However, I, the player, am not sure. Is the Gov trying to win over the bandit unit to our side?
Sorry, I should've said I was speaking as the player. Plus, Euron already has a sufficiently interesting punishment for Dagmer (the offending MechWarrior) if you'll allow it.
Dagmer's going to be sent into the next mission armed only with a flak vest and a rifle with Euron in his Marauder and whoever else is with our party as his keepers. If he runs away or shows any sign of cowardice, Euron or whoever else is nearby, whether Ironborn or not is free to summarily execute him by stepping on him/shooting him/running him over or whatever floats their boat. If he dies on the mis1sion, he dies and no one has to worry about him anymore. If he survives, I'll let him live, though he'll be grounded for no less than 3 months game time and will have half his pay for the whole campaign docked.
As for Dagmer's Hammer, I'm thinking I may consider selling it to the Governor since she doesn't seem to have any 'Mechs (an oversight I'm sure she'd like to correct) in her militia. This, of course, is assuming he dies or meets some other sticky end. This is just one of the ways they dealt with insubordination in the CapCon.
"Life is cheap, Battlemechs are not."
However, I may have an alternative form of punishment.
Chris, what would you say to an exchange program? Euron will send Dagmer to Kiah's unit where he will serve her for perhaps 2 months game time, where he will learn respect for the other merc commands in our force by working under the very CO he threatened. In exchange, you could send one of your MechWarriors to my unit to serve under Euron. BTW, I do NOT want your Clanner. As amusing as that would be, he scares me and I know he'd never obey me. Also, we would not have to trade 'Mechs for the duration. Dagmer's Hammer stays with me (he currently doesn't deserve to drive a "Mech bearing Ironborn colors). If you send someone my way, he or she can pilot Cleftjaw.
Shadhawk,
Since I am re-building a good chunk of my Karnov, could I make some modifications? Specifically, instead of the 8 tons of space for battlearmor, instead install a beagle probe, TAG, and armor?
Also, I'd like to put in an order for another Karnov (BA variant) and recruit two more flight crews via Merc-net. You also mentioned paying extra to expedite shipping on the Alacorn engine. How much will that run?
remember we are partners now so I will help with the cost of the repairs our commanders can figure out who pays for what over dinner when we get backI appreciate the offer. O0 I'll look hard at my finances.
and my mash unit is available to all the injured men as well and I will pay them a visit to see how they are doing
let me know about the trucks and there cost as well
to all Company CommandersCould you give us specifics on how much detail you want?
Please submit your command hierarchy by months end for quarterly evaluations.
Respectfully,
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant to
Lt. Colonel Meiyo Saganami; Governor
Buying a new engine for the Alacorn is out of the question. I just gave the rules a bit more scrutiny. The Alacorn suffered an "Engine Hit", which means that it is severly damaged. They did not say that it is completely destroyed. I want to try to repair it.
As for the Karnov, forget about the modifications. I just want to repair it and buy a new one. What will that cost with normal shipping?
to all Company Commanders
Please submit your command hierarchy by months end for quarterly evaluations.
Respectfully,
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant to
Lt. Colonel Meiyo Saganami; Governor
Could you give us specifics on how much detail you want?
Jim it was not the engine hit that did in the engine it was the crit that said engine destroyedNothing on the sheet says "Engine destroyed". There is only "Engine Hit", as per RS3058C p. 221
company name"Hands of the Goddess" company
company commander
company xo
mech commander /xo
vehicle commander /xo
infantry commander / xo
senior tech
what is your chain of command in your unit
what is your chain of command of the combined units
If getting the engine repaired will require 1,203,333 c-bills and hangar time, I would like to authorize that immediately.
"Hands of the Goddess" company
Captain Quentin Bonanno (Company commander and mech commander)
Lt. Niobe Tan (XO)
Lt. Russert Baines (Vehicle commander) / Sgt. Laila Barcenes- XO
Lt. Emely Abreu (Infantry commander) / Sgt. Edilenny Exhume- XO
Senior tech- Ron Swanson
Chain of command- CO, XO, Sgt. Dejah Rey (Hussar pilot), Vehicle commander, then infantry commander.
what are the rides for Lt. Baines and Lt. Abreu?Lt. Abreu is currently waiting for her ride to get fixed: Karnov. Lt. Baines is also waiting for the Alacorn to get fixed.
Lt. Abreu is currently waiting for her ride to get fixed: Karnov. Lt. Baines is also waiting for the Alacorn to get fixed.
"Hands of the Goddess" company
Captain Quentin Bonanno (Company commander and mech commander)
Lt. Niobe Tan (XO)
Lt. Russert Baines (Vehicle commander) / Sgt. Laila Barcenes- XO
Lt. Emely Abreu (Infantry commander) / Sgt. Edilenny Exhume- XO
Senior tech- Ron Swanson
Chain of command- CO, XO, Sgt. Dejah Rey (Hussar pilot), Vehicle commander, then infantry commander.
One more thing Sgt. Laila Barcenes and Sgt. Edilenny Exhume what are their rides.Sgt. Barcenes is in the Saladin.
I have Lt. Emely Abreu in your Echo Battle Armor unit is that correct?
What kind of IS are you looking for? This is not an official on the map world. I have said this before at game time. If you want a location it Kurita periphery south of the GB zone and north of the OAWhat about Naikongzu located in hex 1044 on the 2786 map? It's 4 jumps beyond the border and not listed in the 3025 map.
That's Bully tap dancing his way our of the governor's mansion in her Grand Dragon without turning anyone into foot paste, right?
Oh, right, you said mission info to follow...
(Yes, I'm kidding, Chris, or at least I think I am(hug)) :)
Anthony, sorry to do this to you, but I can't make the 19th. I can make either the 12th or the 26th?
Sorry for screwing up the interplay...
When you say "out", do you mean that they cannot be used?
Also, what do our battlerom recordings tell us the first clan force consisted of in terms of mechs?
the original clan force was a Nova Cat, Grendal, Shadow Cat, Cougar and Fire Falcon. the Fire Falcon was salvage at the end of that OP.What clan designs would those footprints match?
ok guys this is what i have available for both the mission and the security of our basesSounds fine.
Archer - 70 tons -moves 4/6 - er med lasers, LRM 15w/artemis, er large laser
Tarantula - 25 tons - moves 8/12/8 - er med laser, streak srm 2
Striker light tank - 35 tons - moves 5/8 - LRM 15 w artemis, er med laser and has guardian ecm & is a C3 slave unit
Maxim hover - 50 ton - moves 8/12 - streak srm 6er laser tag and IS foot infantry
Morningstar City Command Vehicle - 60 tons - moves 5/8 - ac 10, 3 machine guns and 1 squad of gray death , c3 master, targeting computer
and of course my 2 boats will keep patroling the river lol
my thought was to leave the maxim and the tarantula at base and bring the rest what do you all think ?
the striker c3 and my morning star can work with other c3 i think but other units will have to "sink into" my system but because my Morningstar is the c3 master i will be keeping it back away from the fighting as much as i can
Anthony will have to tell us if the sinking of other c3 slaves worked
ok let me know what you think guys
What clan designs would those footprints match?
We need to ask your bondsman a few questions about his former starmates. Before he left them:
1. Did they have many spare parts?
2. Did they have enough spare parts for alternate configurations?
3. Names and descriptions of each warrior
4. Known baseworld (s)
5. How many ships did that unit control?
6. How hard was it to obtain food?
7. Did they dream of becoming legitimate warriors again?
It's just a hunch that these are the same warriors that we faced before, but the evidence is suggestive.
A follow-up to my last post: If this is who I think they are, perhaps you should bring the Piranha and pilot to the fight. We could use him to to try to convince the pirates to become our bondsmen.
Also, could you ask the Governor if she has any ISF personnel on planet skilled in interrogation that she trusts? It might be an idea to extract everything we can from "Bully".
my striker has guardian ecm :DIf he's our bondsman, then he is a member of our "clan", not his former clan. His loyalty should be to us. Do they have a cluster of warriors to go with that equiptment?
my bonds man and i have talked his former comrades have a cluster worth of equipment
i actually respect the fact that he did not give specifics, it shows he has honor and is not a turn coat it makes me trust him even more then i have been
he has a point i would trust him much less if he gave specifics and betrayed his former group.
Guys,
I know this is a little short notice, but I can't show up for the game tomorrow. My boss has told me I have to work 12-8 tomorrow. Sorry, I'll be there next time, but I can't get out of this. See you all later
Dave
I know this is a little short notice, but I can't show up for the game tomorrow. My boss has told me I have to work 12-8 tomorrow. Sorry, I'll be there next time, but I can't get out of this. See you all later
How bad was you Archer ripped up?Left arm: No armor, 2pts of endosteel left
(Sigh)
If additional medical assistance is needed at this battle site, Dr. Musashi and her medics are willing to respond. In view of the extreme distance, transporting the MASH is probably not possible, but she does have experience in triage and improper treatment areas.
How long will it take to fix the Archer?
Was a gauss rifle shot off the Shadow Cat and left behind?
Will Crash be claiming the gauss rifle?
Can I repair the Archer and Saladin at my base? How hard will it be to get parts for the Saladin given that there is nothing really high tech and it is manufactured in the Combine?
Also, could you ask the Governor if she has any ISF personnel on planet skilled in interrogation that she trusts? It might be an idea to extract everything we can from "Bully".
Bully cant arrange anything he is still sleep isnt he?
his injuries are bad if i remember several head hits etc.
so are our forces at the castle able to rally to the castle area or are they stuck where they "fell" ?
Kiah has deployed her heavy transport truck with troopers to guard it to assist in getting the downed units to the repair bays and her force will act as escort since they are so far not damaged.
just let me know which units are going where. and how many trips will be needed to get everything to where it needs to be
:'( :-\
OK the setup for the unit commanders is .. You can have 2 units each from your rosters the can be any units but only 2 from each roster. You will be moving to help out a small village that is under attack from forces unknown. These forces are small vehicles and infantry.
Units in training, on CQ at the power plant or helping the recovery of Hilo are out for this mission.
Lock and load people time to move out.
OK going to be nice .... don't know why >:D ... do keep in mind that a unit can be a mech, vehicle or infantry unit ... units that have infantry in or on them still count as one unit ::)
ok since the forces are small vehicle and infantry but "unknown" as to the type i am thinking of bringing my tarantula and my bandit foxtrot (which has grey death) this way i have speed to battle the vehicles and infantry to fight the infantry that is unknown lolI'm bringing something along those lines: Hussar and Maxim with battle armor.
i will need record sheets for the bandit and the grey death printed out please since i dont have them in my book for some reason
what are your thoughts guys ?
It was Goblin Charlie that had the duty for the last mission.
Also, my security for the power plant is currently Goblin Delta and my Po (The Po switched places with my Zhukov, which is back at the main base).
"What is dead may never die!"
Also, Devondra, if you want, I can repair your Locust with armor from my own spare parts supply (it was technically under my command).
"What is dead may never die!"
Next Mission
This time out our local Mercs are escorting a convoy of building materials, food, water, clothing and shelters to Hilo. This convoy needs to get to Hilo as the cold weather is starting and will be very much in need for the rebuilding of the city.
The trucks in the convoy are civilian and do not like getting shot, so if bad guys show you will need to make sure they do not get to shoot them.
You will get to pick up to three (3) units from your command. You do not have to have that many units. If due to equipment down due to damage or doing other things then take what you can. As normal units on security at the power station, in training and at Hilo are not in play.
OK it's game on :-)
My RL overlord has the worst sense of timing. I can't come to the game Sunday as I have to work at 4 PM to 8, I have work. Sorry guys.Sorry to hear that. :'( I wish a lifetime of flimsy toilet paper on your boss. >:D
Dave
I suppose that pulling up to these events in a battlemech might be considered bad taste. I'm going to feel a little naked without that kind of firepower at a prominent social event.
Have you considered letting the Piranha get some exercise?
ComStar AP News Service
Freight Train Derailed on Saberedge
Seven freight cars and five kilometers of track were destroyed when unidentified mechs attacked the train. The freight line reports that the cars were carrying 300 tons of military grade munitions and supplies. Cesar's Bandits are suspected of the raid.
ComStar AP News Service
Pirates Kill 19 on Windermere
A Swift Transportation convoy carrying luxury goods to the SkyCity Sporting Club was ambushed by pirates. The convoy was accompanied by a Papakura Armourgard vehicle and escorted by Drago Security Services. The trucks were stopped at an advantageous point for the pirates by means of both electronic and explosive mines. Following a gun battle the pirates made off with two trailers worth of goods, 5.5 million c-bills worth of diamonds and 11 million k-bills. the survivors are in critical condition in hospital, physicians are hopeful of recovery. Footage recovered from the remains of the vehicles identify the pirates as Cesar's Bandits.
{addressees receive their mail individually}
Captain Quinn Bonanno
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major Crash Cranson
Colonel Euron Grayjoy
Dr. Kira Musashi
Enclosed please find passes for you and a guest to all venues of the Nejiro Trade Show. Also enclosed are vouchers for you and your guest to Mohans Custom Tailors to receive black tie apparel for attending the Stratosphere Charity Auction, tickets and passes for you and a guest also enclosed. The Governor hopes these will be useful to you.
Respectfully,
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant
Lt. Colonel Meiyo Saganami; Governor Nejiro
i also check what the protocol for my bringing security detail for myself and my guest to the events, if it is permitted, would it be just one personnel body for myself and my guest? or one for each of us?
if it is allowed then i would follow what ever protocol is needed to submit the information for my party for these events
My RL overlord has the worst sense of timing. I can't come to the game Sunday as I have to work at 4 PM to 8, I have work. Sorry guys.
Dave
Could I bring my Hussar pilot, Dejah Rey, as a bodyguard? Given her background, her skills there might be very useful (See below).
You could bring her as your guest and still have 2 body guards
Excellent.
Devondra,
Do you think we should bring your elementals as bodyguards or someone born in the Inner Sphere?
Captain Quinn Bonnano(Besides my Griffin, I don't remember what forces I had there. Do you need us to provide this information in real life, or are you simply adding flavor or creating a plot point?)
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major Crash Cranson
Colon Euron Grayjoy
Please provide a list of all personnel involved in the Hilo Power Plant mission. All personnel involved will report to a meeting with Katarina Yagami, your local legal representative, at DLA Piper Law Offices in Hilo on thursday the tenth of november at ten am. This meeting is a general debrief and explanation of the formal process that will be followed by the detectives and court recorders. It will be followed by individual meetings to debrief on the incident. Please bring complete copies of all relevant reports and recordings. Classification of data will be discussed at these meetings and all information is confidential. The inquiry with Detective Kyo Barr, Detective Mai Kusanagi and the court recorders will occur on the following monday and tuesday. Accomodations for all personnel will be provided by the Four Seasons Hotel Hilo.
Respectfully,
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant
Lt. Colonel Meiyo Saganami; Governor Nejiro
List of Personnel and Equipment involved in the Hilo mission:Thanks for the info but in personal info but she is looking for is from the mission at the power station.
Col. Euron Greyjoy piloting MAD-5M Marauder (code named "Crow's Eye") Colonel Greyjoy was in overall comand of the mission.
Capt. Lorren Botley piloting WVR-7M Wolverine (code named "Black Lorren")
Cpl. Aaron Drumm commanding Fa Shih Battle Armor Squad Alpha. Squad included Pvts. Wexley, Parse, & Bonge.
Cpl. Wesley Hoare commanding Fa Shih Battle Armor Squad Bravo. Squad included Pvts. Min, Chernko & Ulanov.
All remained in the city following the incident to assist in search and rescue operations.
Captain Quinn Bonnano
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major Crash Cranson
Colon Euron Grayjoy
Please provide a list of all personnel involved in the Hilo Power Plant mission. All personnel involved will report to a meeting with Katarina Yagami, your local legal representative, at DLA Piper Law Offices in Hilo on thursday the tenth of november at ten am. This meeting is a general debrief and explanation of the formal process that will be followed by the detectives and court recorders. It will be followed by individual meetings to debrief on the incident. Please bring complete copies of all relevant reports and recordings. Classification of data will be discussed at these meetings and all information is confidential. The inquiry with Detective Kyo Barr, Detective Mai Kusanagi and the court recorders will occur on the following monday and tuesday. Accomodations for all personnel will be provided by the Four Seasons Hotel Hilo.
Respectfully,
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant
Lt. Colonel Meiyo Saganami; Governor Nejiro
Who would've thought that Battletech involved depositions?
ok so im a little sloe on the uptake some times i do remember being pissed off the workers were killed for no reason
we do have footage from the encounter but i dont see what help we will be the enemy was beating feet out of there
we did take care of the tunnels i remember the enemy used them
from what i am recalling my ground troops were dropped off at the side of the building and went in so there recordings will show the undisturbed crime screen and i believe my archer went after the retreating vehicles but they never stopped and engaged us and when they got off the end of the board we could not pursue them as i remember they were faster then us and therefore they got away
sorry about my confusion there was never a mention we had legal council here on planet or that the power plant attack was under investigation since we have been providing security there since it was attacked i think we would have noticed the activity lol i dont remeber ever being told our boss had secured legal for us
the archer pilot is captain Carl Franks i will come up with names for the rest of the crew that was there asap
the first set of news items talked about the attack on the power plaint. need them dice checked ;D
as for legal council you did not have any until the Governor retained them for you.
so your Archer pilot has the same rank as your unit commander? You may want to go with Leutnant, 1st Leutnant or MechWarrior
envelopes are hand delivered to each company commander by messenger, with beautifully handwritten notes
Captain Quinn Bonanno
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major Crash Cranson
Colonel Euron Grayjoy
Thank you for providing the personnel lists so promptly. Enclosed please find for each of your personnel attending the inquiry
keycards to access all Hilo public transportation; just wave the card at the appropriate sensors, match the symbol on the card
keycards for your suites at the Four Seasons Hotel Hilo; please present your card to cover meals, bar tabs, the private movie theatre, services at the gym and spa, the chocolate parlor and the billiards room
passes for a walking tour of Downtown Hilo featuring the Painted Buildings and other popular sights, starting with Four Seasons Tower which has different seasonal foliage on each side of the building in different styles including a haiku extolling the virtues of each season.
passes to a VIP box at Mosaic Stadium; present your Four Seasons keycard to cover amenities
a reservation notification card for a late dinner in a private room at Firebird Spirits Pub on tuesday night, please bring this card with you
a tourist map of Downtown Hilo with Four Seasons Tower and the offices of DLA Piper highlighted
Meetings with your legal team will take place on Thursday, Friday and possibly Saturday. Sunday is yours to use as you please. The inquiry will take place on Monday and Tuesday.
The Governor thanks you for your cooperation in this matter.
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant
Lt. Colonel Meiyo Saganami; Governor Nejiro
WNN update
video of a young man smirking and bouncing on his feet, with his hands in a bespoke suit {Keiji Sugai head of the Sugai Clan} behind and to the left of the very formal spokesperson {Tsuya Zane, official spokesperson of the Sugai Clan} as she announces that Hilo has won the bid to host the Izar Association Football League World Cup Series at Mosaic Stadium in June.
We also hope you will join us at the Nejiro Trade Show Event Field. Athletes from the Hilo Drakes {association football} and the Hilo Blue Sparks {basketball} will have a meet and greet with fans, run drills with local intramural sport groups, hold exhibition games and have some one on one with some lucky raffle winners.
How will we be playing the inquiry out in real life?
is there anyway we can use multiple radio towers to try and triangular in on the signal and get a rough heading like they do with cell phones ?
i have my people follow this in case carefully in case we need to scramble for rescue or recovery operations
also i have all our trucks that are out in the field call in in case it is one of ours
Who else runs convoys on this planet?
Can we request information from Comstar on the specific types of machines that Caesar has employed in raids on other worlds?
Have we already been working with this Level II?
also can we get a manifest for the convoy so we know what they were hauling?
Welcome to the madness that it B T L I >:D
Pardon the interjection, but out of curiosity where and when does your group meet?
Pardon the interjection, but out of curiosity where and when does your group meet?Did we meet at Gencon this year?
Did we meet at Gencon this year?
Brothers Grim Games and Collectibles 1244 Middle Country Rd Selden NY 11784.
I will have the next mission this Sunday. Start time is 1pm.
We met at Gencon 2014 for sure, you and I were Lead on Leviathans there (before it.... well you know :( )Yes, in fact before a game you gave me a look of recognition and came over and said hello.
I was Lead on Alpha Strike:Tactical this year, were you in the minis hall?
Is it usually Sundays?
Every couple of months I am down in Jersey for a few days (Hoboken) so if I have an extra day I might try to make it out.
How difficult is it to get out there on train/subway from Hoboken or Manhattan?
Edit: Wow, looking at the map you guys are some distance out there...
Yes, in fact before a game you gave me a look of recognition and came over and said hello.Oops! Yes I do remember that now...
Ya we a wee bit out.Thanks!
You would have to take NJ transit to Penn Station. Then take L I R R out to Ronkonkoma. Then bum a ride with me. Fun trip ::)
Sorry we missed you OT.
Could we search the convoy for anything that may not be on the manifest that might have prompted the attack?
Thanks, sorry I wasn't there, I missed you guys as well.. Screwed up my scheduling something fierce
So, what happened on Sunday? How did the escapade go?
Can the mercs get a briefing on what is in the satellite photos?
ok this my sound silly but can i load a mech with fire suppression missiles ?? is there a way a mech can put a fire out?
also if the raiders are the same fast suckers we have been dealing with will be hard catch them or target them therefore i will be bringing my Archer and Wolverine as they are the best gunners i gots lol
so what are they rest of you thinking?
i think we need to
1. drive the raiders off
2. help get the fire under control
3. try and prevent the fire from hurting the populace if possible
It's too bad my heavy weapons are stuck in Hilo City right now. BTW, is it possible I can rotate either my Marauder or Wolverine out of there and replace them with one or both of my Hammers?
You may want to re-think this one.Would both Maxims with battle armor work?
The fires are large and only just started up. Some how a guys on a bikes just does not cover that.
Might want some heavy weapons on this mission ;-)
Hi, Charles (don't know if/when you'll read this, but...)
I want to offer a couple of (I think) relevant thoughts on the whole bargaining/arms for hostages thing. I'm not trying to explain that I'm right and you're wrong, I just offer for you thought/comment.
Firstly, in character, the battletech universe is a place where ransoming lost equipment is not unusual. Justin Xiang in Warrior: Riposte remembers a warrior offering a bottle of Palos champagne as a ransom to have his mech returned to him. I may be wrong, but I believe that's the reference. We are in the Clan era where that probably isn't as common as it used to be, and admittedly having someone threaten to shoot a downed mech definitely isn't as clearcut a comparison, but this person isn't Caesar, as an example, who has been known around this area of the Periphery for killing people simply as a distraction.
first Charles has never come to the on here that i remember lol
but my comment is simply this sooner or later the frustration level of the bogus radio coms may hit a explosive level soon it may come to a point when fielded units simply dont trust anything broad casted to them that is not directly from command central
with that in mind my commander will ask if we can we put in place a rolling code system with the government where it has to proceed any real transmissions and one that only our government contact provides every day so that the moles in the government cant get a hold of it and use it against us
this way if he delivers it each morning himself to the base commanders we give it to our people directly it is much less likely any unsubs working against the governor can get a hold of it
this is just a thought that my commander will present and she will suggest also that we be given permission to assume questionable transmissions are bogus when on the field as the raiders have been using them over and over against us and vital time is being wasted trying to confirm them unfortunately we will have to be prepared that this may step on some toes but it seems a firmer stance is needed to solve the raiding issues
and while i myself am pissed off that the let me leave or ill kill your personnel card was played and i do agree that the loss of personnel and equipment is something we do need to consider we have just set a dangerous line in the sand that being that we will back off if we are threaten enough
i think we the commanders need to meet with the our contact and see if we can set up some traps to try and draw the raiders out of the wood work where we can leak info about some high level equipment being tested somewhere that can be set up as a trap, we can have forces hidden and wait to see if any raiders show up planning it will take a bit of time so it will hopefully give us time to free up our forces
just a few thoughts lol
Has my person on special assignment come up with anything?
Which player will be pulling the strings of these characters?
Our next time for fun is Jan 19 2017
Wow 2017 :D
Wow, almost cheaper to hire some on planet mercenaries and just take it all... (kidding, kidding)Maybe. Maybe not ^-^
I was considering the Maultier APC, but it only has 3 tons for infantry.
Before he leaves, I want the dealer to know that I will buy any one of the following from him upon his return:
Phoenix Hawk (3D, 3K, 3M, 3S, 4L)
Do our orders imply that we should be engaging armed forces that we come across?
"What is dead may never die!"Doesn't this make you a white walker? :o
The Cypress Basin is a combination of wetlands and river delta area where the Yoshino-gawa and Suburashi Bei converge. The basin contains about sixty percent forest habitat and forty percent marsh and open water. The basins dense bottomland hardwoods, swamps, overflow lakes and meandering bayous provide tremendous diversity of habitat for more than two hundred species of resident and migratory birds and numerous other wildlife including great eagles, golden bears, coywolves, alligators and snakes. The basin, susceptible to long periods of deep flooding is sparsely inhabited. The few roads that cross it are elevated or follow the tops of levees. Prisoner interrogation yielded few results. Sparse information came from another prisoner eavesdropping on several conversations. The group arrived approximately two months ago and established compartmentalized mobile base camps within the Cypress Basin that move regularly, avoiding satellite coverage. The units consist of an unknown quantity of infantry and mechanized infantry that use, thus far traditional Kuritan tactics and doctrine.
link to satellite images...
link to maps...
link to personnel files of local guides...
link to rendezvous point with guides...
Anthony, the full cost of 4 IS Standard BA with MGs is 1,620,000 C-Bills according to sarna.net. Once I get the full list of what's for sale at the arms show, I'll decide what I want to get.
Normal markup is 1.5 for IS gear 2.0 for clan gear
DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORTSo if I read this right, Shiro has been sent to his room for a month?
Date: (approx. 48 hours after last battle)
To: Colonel Euron Greyjoy, CO/Ironborn
From: Dr. Kira Musashi, Dragon's Clutch
Talon Sgt. Blaine Hasagawa, Dragon's Clutch 2/Chief Security (Bodyguard)
CC: Personnel Office, Liaison Office
Re: Disciplinary Action Report/Mechwarrior Shiro Musashi
Based on BattleROM information, monitoring report from Dragon's Clutch command on communications from deployed Dragon's Clutch battlemechs, and evidence given by Chu-i Miyamoto Musashi and Mechwarrior Shiro Musashi, an internal hearing has been held) Tribunal members: Dr. Kira Musashi, Talon Sgt Blaine Hasagawa, Tai-i Ranmaru Ikeda) and this is to inform you of resulting disciplinary action:
Mechwarrior Shiro Musashi (BJ-OA) has been tried and found guilty of Insubordination to a Superior Officer prejudicial to discipline (not resulting in harm otherwise). His punishment has been judged as:
1) Restriction from Battlemech piloting for 30 days
2) Restriction from Simulator time for 20 days
3) Pay restriction for 30 days
4) Restriction to operationally required areas for 30 days, such areas to be determined by Dragon's Clutch command.
Additional Note: Colonel Greyjoy, I offer you my personal apology for the disrespect shown to you by my mechwarrior. If in your opinion this punishment is insufficient for the violation of standards in question, please contact me so that we may discuss the situation. Thank you – Kira Musashi
Nejiro control to all commands you will prep 3 units from your commands. Each will have 1 Mech, 1 armored and 1
infantry. All units need to be ready for pickup ASAP. Said forces will be fighting in an open / urban zone.
Command out
OK folks this will be a double blind event
It will be on maps
I will need to know what units you are using so I can bring the needed extra minis
The OpFor is a surprise force I have for you >:D :-X
VERY COOL! i LOVE double blinds!
kiah to command can i get an idea as to where we are going and the mission, are we driving forces off or protecting a urban area? any more information would assist in making sure the right forces are sent to the mission
(where on the map are we heading)
This is Demi-Precentor Sanchez to Nejiro control, Dispatch orders received and confirmed.Nijero control to Demi-Precentor Sanchez roger that. Congratulations on your promotion
I am deploying in my Avatar and assigning an Ajax assault tank and Blizzard hover transport with appropriate battle armor support.
I will bring my Griffin, Alacorn, and Karnov with battlearmor.
This is Col. Greyjoy of the Ironborn. My Marauder, Crow's Eye will deploy to the battlefield. Master Sgt. Saltcliffe, it's time to put your Zhukov tank to use. Chief Warrant Officer Hoare, configure Sgt. Zhou's Badger to B configuration and prepare it for immediate departure. Cpl. Labrov, Cpl. Tai, you'll be mounted up with your IS Standard BA squads in Sgt. Zhou's vehicle.
"What is dead may never die!"
Anthony, I finally have a history and roster for the Ironborn. I'll bring it to the next game.
got it ... Alpha or Bravo Karnov?The one that hasn't just gotten out of the shop.
The one that hasn't just gotten out of the shop.
Command to Hauptmann Franks
You will be defending the urban area.
Driving off or destroying the OpFor will work.
You will be heading to one of the islands to the north.
Please keep the damage to the city and civilian casualties to a minium.
Hauptmann Franks to command protecting the civilians and city is a given
my archer piloted by Lieutenant Abigail Franks
my Maxim with Alpha and Bravo platoons commanded by SGT Maj Morgan Franks
and my bandit hovercraft F commanded by SGT Carl Franks
awaiting your pleasure at the dust off point
**questions for the - ALL POWERFUL AND GREAT GM -
1. would it be allowed to split each of the platoons into four 7 man Squads? so they can cover more area within the city?
2. are we going to be able to arrive and already be "in Place" before the opFor arrive or are they already harassing the populace and we are going in hot?
I've decided to replace my Alacorn with the Maxim I deployed a few games ago. One errant gauss slug can take down a building.
I'll keep the Alarcorn.
5) how many unit personnel will be needed to get the restaurant up and running, and will their use affect my combat capability in game while they are there?1. Which MechWarrior is your cook, waiter, etc.?
Hey guys -
Sooo... I guess the other schiltron is out if we need to "minimize damage to the city" [brew]
Anyway on a more serious note, since everyone else is bringing heavies, I'll bring in a light mech to be able to move between hotspots and flank slower opponents. Options are the recently repaired owens or the new jenner with my unit boss in it. Let me know what you guys think about whether or not we want electronics heavy or sheer firepower, owens being the first, jenner being the second. Another consideration is that the Owens, being an Omni, would allow another BA unit on the field. Leaning towards the jenner at the moment because of the jump capability, always really useful in a city.
I will definitely want the ability to split the infantry into squads, so plan accordingly please, shadhawk.
units assigned will be:
1) Pegasus
2) maxim w/associated inf (not the one in training)
3) mech choice between the above two
Hey guys -
Sooo... I guess the other schiltron is out if we need to "minimize damage to the city" [brew]
shadhawk.
units assigned will be:
1) Pegasus
2) maxim w/associated inf (not the one in training)
3) mech choice between the above two
Couple of questions for you shadhawk:
1) timeframe on being able to integrate c3 networks between units
2) have we hit the 3rd month since the initial purchase from the trader yet? want to know when my galleons will become available
3) have you a price for the tokugawa we discussed yet?
4) have you an answer about the availability of other vehicles from the same manufacturer yet?
5) how many unit personnel will be needed to get the restaurant up and running, and will their use affect my combat capability in game while they are there?
6) have I yet been made aware of the presence of diamond sharks at the trade show?
7) wish to know what I can get for the clan gauss rifle, actuators, myomer bundles, clan es is, etc from the shadow cat arm if I decide to sell them...
8) wondering if there are any research organizations who have the ability to try to reverse engineer things locally who might be interested in clan tech stuff from line above
9) how much would it cost for our trader friend to be able to bring out an air lance of conventional combat aircraft if I can find a subordinate merc unit to hire?
10) is there a possibility of hiring such?
11) what would THAT unit cost monthly?
12) if not possible to subcontract, is it possible to hire such internally, and timeframe/costs associated with doing so?
13-16) same questions as 9-12 above but for a combat engineering unit with associated vehicles/equipment
17-20) same questions as 9-12 above but for a combat airlift unit able to carry my entire force with associated vehicles/equipment
21) I have 2 pilots with 1 point of dmg from previous battles I forgot to ask about procedures to heal when we did repair rolls... what is necessary to get them back to full health?
okay, so it was a bit more than "a few" questions... I know 9-20 are a stretch and probably way out of my budget at this time, but I like to plan ahead [legal]
Will check sometime Saturday to see what folks think about the mech choice, and decide then about definite selection.
**********************************************
remember everyone that we are to bring
1 mech
1 infantry unit (a troop transport)
1 armored (would be a tank type with no infantry in or on it)
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This is Col. Greyjoy of the Ironborn to all unit commanders,
Due to today's failure in the field and the criticism of our superiors with our efforts. I propose a summit of the COs and XOs of the Ironborn, Hands of the Goddess, the Franks Family, and the Free Worlders to discuss ways to better mesh our forces together. This may or may not include the election of a supreme leader for all our units. It is for this reason that I am not including the Com Guards (as they have their own hierarchy to answer to) or Dragon's Clutch (they answer only to the governor and Dr. Musashi) as part of this summit, though they are free to send delegations if they so choose. I propose this meeting take place in Hilo City since I am the one who has suggested this. The Ironborn will provide security for the summit. If this is agreeable, then please respond as soon as you can. Cesar and our other enemies will not wait for us to get our act together, and neither will our superiors. If they think we cannot do our jobs effectively, then I have no doubt they will replace us with people who can. I await your response.
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
This is Col. Greyjoy of the Ironborn to all unit commanders,
Due to today's failure in the field and the criticism of our superiors with our efforts. I propose a summit of the COs and XOs of the Ironborn, Hands of the Goddess, the Franks Family, and the Free Worlders to discuss ways to better mesh our forces together. This may or may not include the election of a supreme leader for all our units. It is for this reason that I am not including the Com Guards (as they have their own hierarchy to answer to) or Dragon's Clutch (they answer only to the governor and Dr. Musashi) as part of this summit, though they are free to send delegations if they so choose. I propose this meeting take place in Hilo City since I am the one who has suggested this. The Ironborn will provide security for the summit. If this is agreeable, then please respond as soon as you can. Cesar and our other enemies will not wait for us to get our act together, and neither will our superiors. If they think we cannot do our jobs effectively, then I have no doubt they will replace us with people who can. I await your response.
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
The Eagles Tears offer use of our new restaurant after hours for the location of the summit. Light refreshments will be provided.Well in that case, we'll leave the snacks behind and just bring the medicinal herbs. Should we bring music?
I don't trust Facebook and will not start an account with them. After the next game could work.
In I-CON news, I have two tables on Sunday from 11:00 to 3:00. Saturday may vary. Right now, they can only give me 6pm to 10pm, however there is a fairly good chance I could end up with the same hours as Sunday.
The 18th is a Saturday. Are we talking about Saturday the 18th or Sunday the 19th?
I haven't decided if I'm going to I-Con yet. I might show up Sunday (I can't do Saturdays) at least. Otherwise I'll definitely be there for the 3/26 game.
OK so here is the SitRep
The next few missions will be wargames to test the new unified command and the units of said command.
This mission will be a test for the new command command setup and the different units in the command.
the Mercenary players will get to pick 1 Mech, 1 Armored and 1 Infantry for each player at the mission. That works out to a max of 6 of each combat unit, for each missing player the Mercenary loose 1 of each unit type. Mercenary players talk with each other to setup your forces and who is bring what to the fight.
Keep in mind that the 2nd mission you will not be able to use the units from the first.
The OpFor will also have flex room so that if other want to play they can.
the battle sites will be posted closer to the date of each mission to keep the you are the ones putting out the fires.
ok we have to talk guys
question to gm has enough time passed that equipment we brought Last game can be used?
How long will it take me to get a crew for the Blizzard I purchased? I'll be sticking some of my conventional infantry into the new battlearmor and recruit replacements.
I need to know if the 2 pilots from the flaming fields mission are healed up and if the Vulcan has been fitted out with a new leg yet?
ok we have to talk guys
question to gm has enough time passed that equipment we brought Last game can be used?
to my fellow commanders i recommend we all post what we have available so we can figure out what each of us brings.
i will post my list after my question is answered
take care all
i just a few questions so we can hopefully get our acts together
1. will this first mission be urban or rural?
2. what will be the objective? (escort or defend etc.)
3. will there be civilians that need protecting?
4. where will the mission take place? (location on the map)
5. will we need to protect a certain thing? or just drive out attackers?
6. will there be a time frame to the mission? (max number of rounds)
I plan to be at I-Con Friday and Sunday.
Hopefully I won't be disappointed. Where will everybody be so we can get together?
Anthony: For my infantry training, I want my Delta Infantry Platoon and their accompanying Goblin to rotate out of power plant security and send them for training in Security Base (Basic).
Anthony: For my infantry training, I want my Delta Infantry Platoon and their accompanying Goblin to rotate out of power plant security and send them for training in Security Base (Basic).
Chris: I forgot to ask which configuration you want me to outfit my Badger for next mission. Do you want it outfitted with LRMs, SRMs, or Lasers?
I've just learned of a scheduling conflict. The next game is the same day that the Sakura Matsuri event at Brooklyn Botanical Gardens(that I go to every year) is happening. This puts me in a bit of a dilemma as to what to do. I'll keep you posted.
The next game, I mean.9
Hmm... You guys play on Long Island NY?
I will be there for most of September and would like to join in if allowed.
Where do you guys play at?
-McS
Damon SaganamiI'll see your Damon Saganami and raise you (my mechwarriors):
A WILD SNOW RAVEN APPEARS!We already have Ravens here, so it really isn't a hijacking. O0
So sorry to hijack this thread for a second, but I'm on the Island and I figured: who better to ask than fellow players?
Wow, picked up some books to round out my collection; did not expect to see that many used minis for sale. Also, did not know that this was once Monkeyhead Games. Interesting.Sorry I missed you; When did you get there?
Wow, it's good to be a member of a noble family on Nejiro... :)
After the last wargame the idea of a ready five unit was floated, time to put that to work.
Each player gets to pick three (3) units from the force they run. Each player gets one (1) Mech, one (1) combat vehicle and one (1) Infantry unit for the main battle force. Each player will also pick any one (1) unit to be on ready five standby. This standby unit will deploy only if needed.
The battle space will have an urban area with civilians and buildings to protect. The battle space will be 4' x 8' with hills, woods, a river and said urban area. Your objective is to drive off the OpFor. If that can not be done then not letting the factory fall in to their hands and getting the civilians out of harms way is your job.
OK people pick your forces and get ready to move out.
Hi again,
Change of schedule, Brianna and I should be able to be there from around 2-2:15 to 6. Don't know what I should be preparing to do, just let me know.
Thanks all, and looking forward to seeing you again-
John
questions about the game
what type of factory do we need to defend?
is there any hazard material in said factory?
are the civians that need to be protected/evaced near the factory or is the common residences that need to be cleared?
do any of the building connect via underground tunnels?
wargame. realdeal soon >:D
wargame? i thought the war games were over
if this is a war game is it the last one?
What should we bring for Sunday's game?
So it's not a campaign battle, then?
What planet are these protests on?
WNN Update
As the number of protestors exceeded 50,000, the NPO has assigned additional personnel to the gates of Camp Maru, to create corridors so personnel may safely enter and exit the base. Along with signs and slogans protestors were also throwing water balloons filled with dye and scents at anyone crossing through the gates of the base. Protestors are moving into their fifth day of demonstrations against the presence of mercenaries on planet.
What planet are these protests on?
please refer to Nejiro Wiki for camp locationsWe have a Wiki? ???
Nejiro Wiki
Founders Day {2756} July 8
Circumference 50,000 km
Demonyms Nejiro-jin, Nejiroite
Population 34 million (as of census 3063) 59% urban/metropolitan , 41% rural
Capital and largest city Yousai
National Flag a blue field and in the center a silhouette in browns of Mt. Eruburasu to the left, and to the right a silhouette in greens of the stratosphere ironwood tree Hyperion, and the center is a Japanese style castle with the Saganami mon in the center in reds, surrounding this are stars for each Ichizoku in yellows with their mon in the center
Official Language Japanese
Recognized Languages Russian
Mandarin
Korean
Gaelic
Welsh
Hawaiian
Portuguese
Italian
Arabic
English
Ethnic Groups Japanese
Russian
Chinese
Korean
Celtic
Polynesian
Norse
Italian
Arab
Currency internal Ryu [K-bill] external C-bill
Per Capita income 57,300 Ryu
GDP 745,986,383,257,004 Ryu
Agriculture 43.4%
Industry 37.9%
Service 18.7%
Religion Shinto
Buddhism
Daoism
Folk Religion
Ruism
Islam
Date Format YYYY\MM\DD
There are twelve months per year, thirty-one days per month, 372 days per year and twenty eight hours per day
National Anthem Kuni no tame no ai no Uta Song of Love for Country
Major Landmasses Tairiku, south of the equator in the eastern hemisphere, 10.37 million sq. miles with a mostly humid subtropical climate and a varied geography
Shinrin, south of the equator in the western hemisphere, 6.23 million sq. miles with a tropical climate, mostly mountainous rainforest
Yasei no Sogen, south of Shinrin in the western hemisphere, 3.48 million sq. miles of temperate grasslands
Nankyoku, south of Tairiku in the eastern hemisphere, a five thousand meter high plateau that is 350,000 sq. miles of artic tundra, famous for the Senpu Arashi
Major Archipelagos Hyako no Shimajima
Tre Sorelle Isole
Kasai Isles
Go shima no gun
Norse Eyja
Moons Selene
Hinatea
Drives on the Left
Economy Green
Government Broadly powered constitutional monarchy with a unitary parliament
Governor Meiyo Saganami (3066 January 1)
Prime Minister Yagi Miyazawa (3066 March 1)
Legislature Parliament
Upper House Founders
Speaker Esther Hohki
Head Clerk Serika Miura
Sergeant-at-arms Kenneth Akizuki
Lead Page Jayje Jissoji
Lower House Commons
Speaker Zakhar Illarion
Head Clerk Jiyuu Yoshihara
Sergeant-at-arms Fumie Hamada-Garin
Lead Page Teru Kokawa
Military Bases Minpei Toride - Nejiro Planetary Militia
Camp Kurawa - Kiah's Hammers
Camp Kaki - Hand of the Goddess
Camp Maru - Eagles Tears
Camp Haken - Ironborn
We have a Wiki? ???
yes see previous posts
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Franks
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Both individually receive a hand delivered, hand calligraphed envelopes addressed to you containing smooth watercolor watermarked paper hand calligraphed in your native tongue and in Japanese kanji printed over a brush painting of wind blowing through a bamboo stand; it reads
The NPO Veterans Association would like the pleasure of your company. You and a guest are cordially required to attend The Waterfront Gala Ball promptly at eight in the evening in the Grand Ballroom of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, at 900 Vancouver Way, Yousai, in Formal Attire for cocktails, hors d'oevres, pleasant conversation and dancing on the thirtieth of December.
My unit didn't get any invitations. Of course, this would be a good time for Cesar to show up. :o
So, he'll be showing up the day after when everyone is recovering from the hangover?
Well, he DOES need to have some idea when the parties are taking place, and that the merc commanders will be invited...
Hi-
I believe that the final ID he's been using is Tai-i Neville Rhodes of the Musashi household guard. (If he's cited a different first name please remind me, I don't think he has and I can't find any reference to one in my records...)
Thanks!
John
Anthony, do we have date set for the next campaign game yet?
What is Ichizoku no Minpei?
Eilidhdawn, are we role-playing these invitations?
English
It is taught in school as a required course, but is not spoken everyday by the average person. Conversational english speakers may be found in metropolitan and trading areas, spoken by high ranking and public liaisons from NPO and militia personnel, in tourist areas, the spaceport and certain news and entertainment venues.
It is highly recommended you learn japanese to communicate with the population, or to hire an interpreter and or a cultural liaison.
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Franks
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Both individually receive a hand delivered, hand calligraphed envelopes addressed to you containing smooth watercolor watermarked paper hand calligraphed in your native tongue and in Japanese kanji printed over a brush painting of wind blowing through a bamboo stand; it reads
The NPO Veterans Association would like the pleasure of your company. You and a guest are cordially required to attend The Waterfront Gala Ball promptly at eight in the evening in the Grand Ballroom of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, at 900 Vancouver Way, Yousai, in White Tie Formal Attire for cocktails, hors d'oevres, pleasant conversation and dancing on the thirtieth of December.
Equipment
Aegis Arms
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Tai-i Neville Rhodes
Captain Elizabeth 'Eliza' Cohon
Captain Quintin Bonanno
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major 'Crash' Cranson
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Adept Raphael Sanchez
Dr. Kira Musashi
On heavy cardstock, a midnight blue sky of stars, (astronomy enthusiasts may notice the seven points of the phoenix constellation) embossed in dark grey metallic ink, in kanji and your native language:
Phoenix Industries would like to welcome you and a guest to our Holidays of Light Celebration on December the 20th at the Museum of Science and Technology, Yousai for cocktails and dancing in the Grand Hall at seven pm. Dinner will be served in the Rotunda at ten pm. Please join us on the Rooftop Solarium to observe the peak of the Phoenicids at one am. Dress is Semiformal.
Please RSVP by December 14 [contact info]
Cordially,
Galen Keon
Executive Assistant
to the Chairman, Phoenix Industries
[kanji hanko]
Captain Quintin Bonanno
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major 'Crash' Cranson
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Adept Raphael Sanchez
Dr. Kira Musashi
A four inch square vermillion box of heavy cardstock, with a pink origami water lily on the top, opens up in layers to reveal an origami pond with origami koi in the water, an origami foot bridge and lily pads on the illustrated grounds. Around the pond, embossed in gold ink and printed in kanji and your native tongue:
The Sugai Ichizoku is pleased to announce our New Year Bonenkai will be held at Yomiuri Land, Hilo and includes accommodations at the Majestic Hotel & Casino. We would be pleased if you and a guest would join us for our celebrations from three pm on the 28th until three pm on the 29th. After eleven pm until dawn the festivities will be adults only. Dress is beach casual in the day and beach formal in the late evening.
Please RSVP by December 14 [contact info]
Cordially,
Matriarch Sugai
Amalaa Sugai
Captain Quintin Bonanno
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
Major 'Crash' Cranson
Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Adept Raphael Sanchez
Dr. Kira Musashi
A four inch fuchsia box with red and white silk ribbons 'explodes' with red and white 'confetti'. (sparkling crystals on red and white metallic silk cord) Inside embossed in pearlescent red and white ink, on shiny black cardstock, in kanji and English, is the following:
NHK Uta Gassen Productions would like to welcome you to the Red and White Song Battle After Party at Club Midori, Hilo. January 1 at one am. Please feel free to bring a guest. Dress is cocktail chic.
RSVP by December 14 [contact info]
In appreciation,
Aimi Akemi
Executive Producer
Captain Quintin Bonanno
Hauptmann Kiah Lorrian Rosen Franks
The Motor Transport Workers Industrial would like you and your family to join us for a Bonenkai at Globe Life Park, Baja on December 15 from one to seven pm, for an On-Field Banquet BBQ and Meet and Greet with the Rangers Association Football Team. There will be live honky tonk music from Hee Haw, Eddie Chmura, Tomi Fujiyama and Urban Cowboy Junction; line dancing; field exercises with the team; games with the team; tours of the park-including team spaces; souvenirs and fireworks. Catering provided by Rangers Enterprises and Cool Smoke BBQ. Dress is casual.
Please RSVP by December 9 [contact info]
Cordially,
Adam al-Basir
Guildmaster
So far there are indications that Colonel Greyjoy will be attending The Association of Machinists Bonekai, the Sugai Ichizoku Bonekai and the Phoenix Industries Bonekai.We'll be doing this, the Sugai Ichizoku, and the two freight hauling events.
Also Captain Bonanno will accept the invitation of the Whistler Yuki Matsuri to attend.
Please confirm this information
again i will ask for information on who this is before i can make up my mind
i ask my hired cultral adviser for information about
Sugai Ichizoku
i need more information on who this is before i can make a decision
The Sugai Ichizoku is a major clan on Nejiro. It is one of the original founding clans. They are substantially involved in Nejiro's heavy industries, real estate, defense industries and professional sports. Hilo is one of their territories, and the base of operations for the Sugai Zaibatsu. They are one of the more progressive clans.
Yomiuri Land is a large indoor water park, in Hilo, a five story glass building that is two city blocks of indoor beach, wave pools, slides, fishpipes, bumper boats, a haunted river cave, splash battles, tube rides, watercoasters, cafes and bars. The top level is an adult only, clothing optional roman bath with attendants.
The Majestic is an elegant four star hotel with a casino (similar to Monaco)
And occasionally the Battlemech otakus will catch a glimpse of a Hammer in Ironborn colors walking around the city on patrol. (that's Dagmer Harlaw [ie. the screw-up] in the Cleftjaw who I left to watch my base near Hilo) :))
Technically, that's a Warhammer. A Hammer is a 35 ton light 'Mech with LRM 5s and a few Medium Lasers. They are often confused with one another due to the similar names.
Don't worry, though. Dagmer's been told not to rip up the ferrocrete and also not to antagonize the militias. He's effectively my "ready-five" in the vicinity of Hilo City. It's been that way since Col. Greyjoy and Capt. Botley rotated out of the defense of the city after the Battle of Hilo.
As for the not quoting you on the post, sorry I done goofed. #P
Do we have a date for the next game?
Can you give us a description of this thought?
Help me, I've lost my thought, it was startled by the light of an idea, and ran off, if you see it, please return it to me.
12/16 is a Saturday. Was that your intent?
Comstar AP News Service
3067 December 6
New Samarkand, Voice of the Dragon
Tharkad Bombed!
That was the word today out of Governor's office confirming the rumors that have swirled around the water coolers, taxi stands, and college papers across the planet. According to Governor Rothschild the Lyran Capital suffered a nuclear strike from an unknown Warship orbiting the planet. Reports that the strike came from the ancient Lyran ship LCS Invincible remain unconfirmed. "Coordinator Kurita and his Heir are safe having departed Tharkad almost twenty four hours before the bombardment. They are currently in route to the Combine through a secure route and will enter our nations borders in the next few weeks." Said Governor Rothschild. Details of the nuclear holocaust are sketch at best, but various sources confirm that the devastating attack wiped out much of the capital city. Most of the planet is without power, and unsubstantiated rumors tell of elite battlemech squads landing on the planet's surface. "The Draconis Combine condemns the perpetrators of this attack and their use of illegal weapons of mass destruction on the innocents of the Alliance," commented the Coordinator in a message sent to all Combine news stations. "Once the identity of these murderers has been confirmed, appropriate measures will be taken to assure the safety of the Combine people and the population of the Inner Sphere. To protect the loyal citizens of the Dragon, all military leaves have been cancelled in all districts, and the DCMS has gone to standby alert. Any attempt to strike a Combine world will be met with swift action." Said Tai-sho Hohiro Kurita in a brief statement to the prefecture capitals. "All on world militia commanders are to report to their superiors. To the citizens of the Dragon, we understand the hardships you are about to face with increased security and the calling up of our reservist. Rest assured that if the blood of the Dragon is spilled we will spill much more from our enemies."
In response to Kiah's invitation to Grandmother for the time of 1am New Year's Day through dawn New Year's Day, Kiah will receive a hand-written letter from Grandmother thanking her and accepting her invitation...
Otherwise:
To: Kiah Franks, commanding Kiah's Hammers
From: Neville Rhodes, tactical advisor, Dragon's Clutch
Routing: DCMSINST306712172314
Transmit Date/Time: 3067/12/17; 23:14 hours
Subject: Relevancy question we discussed
Following a 48 minute conversation, apparently one or both of us are. After investigation, I've been unable to get any closer than that to the truth.
Thanks-
Bully
Hi gang, sorry I've been off grid for a while....
How long does it take to get from Hilo to Yosai?
Also, I may have missed it since there are so may posts to catch up on, but is the governor hosting an event?
Orla Eyrie is my restaurant, yes? (just doublechecking) If I want to host an event for the new year, how much would it cost to do right? Thinking something primarily before the hours most events are held so as not to offend anyone already hosting an event. Maybe an air race (single engine prop, open invite to all with pilot's licences and their own aircraft, unlimited category. Only to be held if there are at least 24 entrants) to fit my eagle theme during the day, ending with all racers doing a fireblossom and dumping paper lanterns or cherry blossoms or sparklers or all of the above out of their planes as the finale at sunset (with invites to a cocktail buffet at the restaurant from dusk to 10pm added in as a pamphlet drop of origami parachutes). Would need access to the local airfield, permission from the governor and proper agencies in Yosai to have an air race in the environs, course markings, emergency landing access, etc. Trophies for third and second to be crystal eagles of 6 inch and 8 wingspans respectively, on engraved brass bases, winner to receive 12 inch wingspan crystal eagle on an engraved platinum base. Top 5 finishers will receive graduated cash awards, total purse 150k cbills. Buffet to be a high end buffet for all with awards ceremony at beginning. Looking to make contacts in aviation circles and give a good time to the public. Gonna need music and a light show as well. Will have a semi-private VIP type area for racers and those sent special invites which shall go out to the governor and husband, head of militia, head of training command, mercenary liason, admiral in orbit, elected officials, house patrons, guest list you listed several posts ago and mercenary co-commanders (make sure grandmother is included as well) vip area will be set up for however many rsvp's we get +15% guests of interest. remainder of restaurant to be set up for general public, and would like to set up a block party type setup outside for those who cannot fit in the restaurant.
Will attempt to at least show face at all events invited to in yosai, and will definitely attend any event the governor hosts. RSVP's to that effect
kiah will have her Secretary graciously accept all invites except the song battle party for her
the song battle party will be excepted on the behalf of some of the young people of her clan
Devondra, back at the end of August, you spoke to me of raiders at your gate. You may want to post this.
On the evening news
“This is Chae-Won Hyeon for Redstone News live in chopper one. We are watching a bandit force attacking a small convoy.”
The camera zooms in on 4 half-tracked vehicles moving at top speed and 4 smaller vehicles closing in on them.
“The convoy is trying to get a way but the bandits are just too fast.”
The camera pulls back and you can see the smaller vehicles overtaking the convoy vehicles.
You see small flashes of light on the front of the small vehicles, then you see sparks fly on the half-tracks.
The small vehicles pass the convoy trucks.
“Wait something is moving in from the other direction.”
The camera pans to the left and a dust cloud is moving in on the convoy.
“It looks like the bandits have more help moving in on the convoy.”
Behind the hill another dust cloud moving at high speed looks to be circling around to get in front of the convoy.
“This does not look good for the convoy as more bandits are moving in from different directions.”
The four small vehicles circle around the front of the half-track convoy and then head off in the direction the first entered.
The chopper keeps moving in a large circle to its left. Off in the back ground you can see some form of VTOL aircraft moving in to the area. The half-track convoy is heading to the road and the bridge by the river. A large combat vehicle kicking up a lot of dust is moving in on the convoy.
“Well it looks like if the small bandits do not get the convoy these others will.”
The chopper turns harder to the left to not crash into the hill or trees on it.
Two small dust clouds are now moving in on the convoy.
“Wow two more bandits moving in on this poor convoy. They must have something some wants.”
In the background of the noise in the chopper you can just make out.
“This is Captain Lorren Botley to all vehicles in the area, shut down your vehicles. If you do not comply we will be forced to fire on you.”
“Sgt. Exhume to Capt. Botley, sir the half-tracks are taking fire from the ATVs.”
“Roger that Sgt.”
“Capt. Botley to security force, we have bandits in the small vehicles. Move to protect the half-track convoy.”
The camera picks up to large hovercraft moving to put themselves between the convoy and the bandit vehicles.
One of the bandit vehicles explodes in a ball of fire.
“Wow one of the bandits just exploded. Those large hovercraft are moving to protect the convoy.”
In the background noise of the chopper you here.
“Capt. Botley to helicopter you are to leave the area or risk being shot down.”
“Yo boss the guys with the big guns are telling us to clear the area.”
“Tell them we are a news crew and have every right to be here.”
“I would if I could but they are working on a military channel and all I can do is pick them up on the scanner.”
“OK then orbit around one more time and then head out.”
“Roger that boss.”
“As you can see from the film I shot earlier today we still have bandit raids here on Nijero.” Chae-Won Hyeon points to the screen showing the fighting. “We also have some new defenders also.”
“Did you find out who they are?” comes from behind him.
“Yes I did. They are part of the forces that Governor Saganami hired to deal with the clan bandits.”
“Do you know why they were in that area today?”
“Well when I asked Capt. Botley how they just happened to be in that area he informed me that they were out on a training mission and it was just luck they could help.”
“What happened to the convoy?”
“Capt. Botley and his people gave medical aid to the crews of the convoy and gave them an escort to the outpost they were bring the food and medical supplies to.”
You will recon the area south and east of the village of Leaf.
You are not to enter the village unless you are tracking hostile units. Hostile units are any that fire on you. You may have local security forces in the area.
This area is heavy woods and hills
So, the village of the Hidden Leaf, huh? Naruto references, Tony? Cute. ;D
Do our men have to watch out for ninjas hidden in trees using shadow clone jutsu too? Is there someone with the Sharingan Eyes? :P
Dawn, as a note, I don't see any reference to Ageha New Year's except the invitation to Miyamoto & Shiro. I ask for clarification, and may change schedules for them afterward...
Anthony, is the next fight taking place during the holidays, or before or after? It'll make a difference who is tasked with the response.
OK people next mission 32 for 10/22 is a recon mission.
To all Merc Commands.
Each unit is to prep a recon force of 1 Mech, 1 Armor and 1 Infantry unit. You can pick 1 more unit as a ready five unit.
You will recon the area south and east of the village of Leaf. We have had reports of unknown equipment and personal in that area.
You are not to enter the village unless you are tracking hostile units. Hostile units are any that fire on you. You may have local security forces in the area.
This area is heavy woods and hills, pick your units with this in mind.
Your units can be dropped at any edge of the AO.
just as a reminder is it wheeled that can go into heavy woods?
Just got out of the hospital. They removed the stone and put a stent in that will have to be removed in a week. I'm not sure how I'll feel Sunday.Dude kick back relax. Getting better is more important then the game
Just got out of the hospital. They removed the stone and put a stent in that will have to be removed in a week. I'm not sure how I'll feel Sunday.
In the city of Port Leon and his team look over all the information they have collected over the last three months.
“Well people he gave us the slip once more. We have been on this rock for three months and we are still no closer to getting this guy.”
Mathilda the teams number 2 looks over a data pad.
“We know that he is getting help from some of the clans. We need to work on finding out just who.”
Eric the teams comms specialist looks over his gear.
“What I still have a problem is that we can get close but he gets away just before we can get a positive ID.”
Leon looks at his team and his data pad once more.
“Well whoever is his guardian angel is they are only a step ahead of us. They are going to slipup and then we have him. Then we can get off this rock.”
Grace, Jorge and Mick look at the boss and the data pads they have. Grace looking at her pad.
“Boss this guy has had us all over the place, but he has yet to get off this content.”
“Yes Grace his guardian does have some limits or just has not been willing to make a big move for him.”
Mick looking over his pad.
“Well with all the different clans doing what they can to keep or expand the power base they have until whoever is looking out for this guy does something that will give us a clue we are just going to keep playing keep up.”
Jorge looking at the other team members.
“Well as long as we keep getting paid I for one have no problem being on this rock. You all have seen the news from the House news services and it is real hot. Kind of nice to be some place cool for a change.”
Leon looking at Jorge.
“Well if we do not get this guy soon they may not keep the pay checks flowing, not to say what this doing to our rep.”
Mathilda double checking her pad.
“Hay, we are tracking someone that knows this place better then we do and has some major help. They keep him on the move so we have to keep moving.”
Leon looks at Mathilda.
“This is why I keep you around you know.” He winks at her. “Time for us to pick a place and stay put for a while. Some place we will not stick out so much.”
The others look confused. Grace speaks up first.
“What? How do we get him?”
Leon looks at Grace.
“Simple we watch for now. We have been bouncing all over and that is one way for them to know our location. Now if we stay out of sight then they have to look for us.”
Mick smiles.
“I get it boss, if the guys that are looking out for him spend time looking for us we get to see who is helping him and this way we get an idea of places that he will bolt to.”
Leon nods.
“Well that is my plan. Now all we will need to do is see if it works.”
so we are not the only ones on the planet on the "hunt"
nice plan they have come up with
will the players get "wind" of any of this?
Just got out of the hospital. They removed the stone and put a stent in that will have to be removed in a week. I'm not sure how I'll feel Sunday.
I appreciate everyone's well wishes. ;)I'm still considering going tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'll play or just hang out for a couple of hours. I'm feel the need to get out, but not at great speed.
On second thought, it's best I not move around tomorrow.
I went into work today and was practically sent home.
So, what did I miss yesterday?
What posed such a great threat to your socks? :P
Anthony, could any of us be hearing this message from the search team? If I am, I will have a response.
if this is back at were we just were how long is it can we go back?
and if this is right after we left the area can my ready 5 unit respond as well?
So, are we using the same forces from last session for this one or can we change things up?
Who did attend?
In other news, the stent in my ureter is drawing blood when I move around and isn't coming out until next Friday. I can't go to work until it's out, so I am climbing the walls. -Just venting.
Shadhawk, Who do you recommend I contact to get a Phoenix Hawk 3K? As far as I can tell, the factory that they were being produced at was taken by the Wolves in our last Alpha Strike game.
3025 tech may be cheaper, but they die much more easily. I'll see about the Piranhas instead.
For me, it's still equivalent to using a WW1 biplane late in WW2.
How hard would it be to convert it to double heat sinks?
I'll have to think on that, then. What about dropping two medium lasers in favor of ECM so I can replace the standard armor with stealth armor?You can try to do that. The major problem is the stealth armor. The Cap Con may not want to sell you its latest hot toy. The E C M is not that big of a deal as it has been around for awhile. You also have to keep in mind it will take a tech time to strip down the mech add the Guardian and add the new armor. Plus tie the armor and Guardian together. All of this needing tech rolls.
It's tempting to drop the two medium lasers in favor of ECM and regular armor.
I want to officially contact the Diamond Sharks about the Piranhas. Can this be done online or at the next game on the 17th?
The PHX-1 costs about the same, but I would prefer the two extra heat sinks that come with the 1-D.
Too slow. It's a deluxe Urbanmech.
I'll have to go through the TROs for some lights with similar performance as the P-Hawk.
Dreigiau
Native Nejiro Fauna
OK so some of these are real cute are any of them tamable??
I wonder if the Diamond Sharks have a salvaged Phoenix Hawk that they might be willing to sell inexpensively.
At this time the Diamond Sharks do not have any salvage units on world. They do have some surplus units for sale.Nothing on Metal Storm's list was useful to me. I'd like to see the Diamond Shark's list.
Metal Storm has a list of units for sale also.
Nothing on Metal Storm's list was useful to me. I'd like to see the Diamond Shark's list.
What form will our next meeting take?
Jim, I checked the Techmanual about the salvage we got from the Striker turret. We get 100k for the LRM 10 and 80k from the SRM 6 (for a grand total of 180k), giving each of us 90k in salvage from today's game.Sounds good to me. O0
First come, first served, I say. :))
Anthony, I want to confirm my purchase of the Hawk Moth Gunship, the Blizzard Hover Transport (std.) and the FNHK-9K Falcon Hawk 'Mech. I totalled this all up and I do have enough C-bills in the bank to make this transaction. It will cost me 8,158,799 C-Bills of my current 9,148,750 C-Bills (this includes the 90k I got from the salvaged Striker turret), leaving me with 989,951 C-Bills in the bank. BTW, what is Metalstorm's going rate for Ferro-Fibrous Armor per ton (with the mark-up)? I may need some more than what I have given the fact that these toys do use FF armor.
Merry Christmas,
Dave
Shad,
I'd like to sell one of my Schiltrons and haggle hard with Metalstorm for it. With the proceeds, I would like to purchase the MRM Carrier, Pegasus MRM, and Blizzard SRM. I'd like his prices for three tons of thunder-LRM ammo. With the remainder and funds in my account, I'd like to buy the Piranha and Griffin 2C from the Sharks. I'd like to know about their mark-ups on weapons.
I'll do nothing with the Schiltron, then. It's speed makes it useless for anything except guarding the base. I'll just purchase the MRM carrier, Pegasus MRM, and Piranha. What were the Diamond Sharks asking for the Piranha? Are MRM munitions and thunder LRMs made on-world? I'd also like to look into buying the superfast hoverbikes that are made on-world. Do we have any indications that the Sharks are leaving anytime soon?
I'll do nothing with the Schiltron, then.
I'll just purchase the MRM carrier, Pegasus MRM, and Piranha. What were the Diamond Sharks asking for the Piranha?
I'd also like to look into buying the superfast hoverbikes that are made on-world. Do we have any indications that the Sharks are leaving anytime soon?
I'll take the Pegasus MRM and Piranha. I'll run some numbers on the bikes. What's the multiplier for Shark-supplied weapons?
According to Techmanual, a 3 ton gyro should cost 900,000C. What will the mark-up be?
Has anyone bought the 3-ton gyro?
The Buffalo cargo vehicle costs 905,250 Cbills to make. What will it cost me to buy another on this world?
I computed it using the Techmanual.
Chassis- 75,000
Engine- 164,500
Armor (Bar 2) 1,900
241,400
Final structural cost X 1.25
301,750
Final cost formula X 3
905,250
Also, I'd like to buy the 3 ton gyro. I would also like to buy 4 hoverbikes and 6 tons of the MRM-20 ammo. The ammo wholesales at 5000 C/ton. I'd like to know how much the ammo and Buffalo will cost in total.
First come, first served, I say. :))
Anthony, I want to confirm my purchase of the Hawk Moth Gunship, the Blizzard Hover Transport (std.) and the FNHK-9K Falcon Hawk 'Mech. I totalled this all up and I do have enough C-bills in the bank to make this transaction. It will cost me 8,158,799 C-Bills of my current 9,148,750 C-Bills (this includes the 90k I got from the salvaged Striker turret), leaving me with 989,951 C-Bills in the bank. BTW, what is Metalstorm's going rate for Ferro-Fibrous Armor per ton (with the mark-up)? I may need some more than what I have given the fact that these toys do use FF armor.
Merry Christmas,
Dave
Jim just what are you picking up?I was under the impression that I had more. Here is my understanding:
so far you have the Piranha, Pegasus MRM, the Buffalo, 4 hover bikes and 6 tons of MRM ammo.
this is 9,819,953 in toys, you only have 6,411,818 in the bank.
I was under the impression that I had more. Here is my understanding:
12/2016- 6,500,000C in the bank (I don't remember the details, but I have notes that show 5,000,000C plus 1,500,000C. Clan salvage could be part of that.)
1/29/2017- 4,000,000C added to the bank for a total of 10,500,000C
12/15/2017- 800,000 added to the bank for a total of 11,300,000C. 90,000C added for salvage shared with Dave for a total of 11,390,000C.
Dave
you had 11,768,750 in the bank after the salvage. after the toys you have 3,011,830.
I looked through everything again. Which things are you talking about?
I was not aware of that, and I was going by the last expense sheet you gave me. Thanks for pointing that out.
Questions: 1) When do I actually get the stuff that I bought from Metalstorm or do I just haul it off the Dropship after buying it?
2) Did Chris ever read the message Euron left for Kiah? If so, is she going to take my suggestion?
Dave
If something has to go, I'll drop the Pegasus and ammo.
Eilidhdawn, a little something to consider: http://run2damoon.tumblr.com/post/168365770493/europas-creatures-gojkovic-design-bureau
Private Line Communication****************************************************
To: Major Kiah Franks
From: Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Based on most recent revelations, I believe we may need to review the bios and histories of all personnel we have hired from the native population. Given the secretive nature of our adversaries, we may be harboring enemy agents within our midst and not even know it. As I have no Capellan personnel trained in Maskirovka-style tactics within my unit, I would like to ask if any of your people have any connections to Loki (or who are former agents of the organization) who could assist in ferreting out any infiltrators. Failing that, I would like petition the governor's husband if he can spare any former or current ISF agents for certain "inquisitive" purposes. We need to make sure our people are, in fact, on our side and not working for the enemy.
Secondly, I have been informed by Tristan Botley (Lorren's father and the head of the Botley family) that his second son, Tristifer (Lorren's younger brother) is coming out to Nejiro to join the Ironborn. He will be arriving likely in mid-February with his own machine, a 'Mech of currently unknown type and tonnage. Tristan couldn't give me the details, but the Ironborn will soon have a new mechwarrior on-planet. I may also be calling up a member of my own family soon given my purchase of a Falcon Hawk 'Mech from Metalstorm. I will keep you informed of developments as they happen.
What is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger!
Euron Greyjoy
Mission 35
Intel has a Black Dragon convoy moving in the area of Stonehaven, you are to stop this convoy. you may have other convoys in this area.
We do not know what is in the convoy so we want you to take as much as you can of the convoy intact.
You now have new marching orders. You will move out with four (4) units from your command. One (1) each Mech, armor and infantry. The last is your choice. You will also have one (1) unit on ready five for this mission.
The AO has hills, light woods, roads and a river.
Actually Anthony, did you remember to subtract the 1,620,000 C-Bills I paid for the MG-armed Fa Shih BA squad I bought to replace the flamer guys who blew themselves up? That may be where the discrepancy between your notes and mine happened.
Dave
is there anyway we can utilize some transports to set concrete barriers on the roads to set up temporary secure road blocks and drop us by them so that all convoys in the area have to stop for inspection? just trying to think outside the box and come up with something we have not yet tried.
also will we all be coming in on the same edge or different ones due to coming from our different bases?
i am thinking of bringing in a Maxim, Manteuffel, Archer, and Tarantula and my ready 5 will be my Wolverine
what do you guys think?
Private Line Communication
To: Major Kiah Franks
From: Colonel Euron Greyjoy
Based on most recent revelations, I believe we may need to review the bios and histories of all personnel we have hired from the native population. Given the secretive nature of our adversaries, we may be harboring enemy agents within our midst and not even know it. As I have no Capellan personnel trained in Maskirovka-style tactics within my unit, I would like to ask if any of your people have any connections to Loki (or who are former agents of the organization) who could assist in ferreting out any infiltrators. Failing that, I would like petition the governor's husband if he can spare any former or current ISF agents for certain "inquisitive" purposes. We need to make sure our people are, in fact, on our side and not working for the enemy.
Secondly, I have been informed by Tristan Botley (Lorren's father and the head of the Botley family) that his second son, Tristifer (Lorren's younger brother) is coming out to Nejiro to join the Ironborn. He will be arriving likely in mid-February with his own machine, a 'Mech of currently unknown type and tonnage. Tristan couldn't give me the details, but the Ironborn will soon have a new mechwarrior on-planet. I may also be calling up a member of my own family soon given my purchase of a Falcon Hawk 'Mech from Metalstorm. I will keep you informed of developments as they happen.
What is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger!
Euron Greyjoy
as someone who actually owns boats please dont ... lol
[Yes you can.]
can i then request information on the number of roads so we can arrange for the blockades we need
[me I would have an armored unit as ready 5 so to keep the extra mech home just in case someone starts something in that area. but that is just my 2 C-Bills worth >:D]
ok i have changed my mind i will leave the tarantula home and bring my Locust and instead of my wolverine i will have my striker be my ready 5
Should we bring a heavy mech on this one?
At least in part because I'm not interested in the enemy knowing what I've got before I get it all crewed out, I'm sending:
Sgt. Vinny Kowalski in the Saladin in Command
"Rash" Nomura with the Bandit-A
"Topcat" Hampton in the Maxim with a squad of battle armor
Talon Sgt. Hasagawa in the Wolfhound
My Ready 5 will be "Dusty" Rhodes in the VL-2T
(And Bully will be sitting in ops watching the feed and chewing his nails...)
Hi,All Bandit and Badger transports have room for infantry or battle Armor inside, they are infantry transports after all.
I didn't think the Bandit had room for Infantry/BA with the PPC, but sure if I've got the room I'll put some inside. If BA also goes on the outside I'll put a squad on the outside.
I'll take another look at things but wanted to let you know ahead of time. I'm trying to be better about that :-)
Thanks-
John
I think I'll go with my Griffin, Saladin, Karnov with elementals, and Hussar as ready-5.
I'll add the Locust to my first line. When will the Piranha be delivered? I'd like my Locust pilot to train in that.
What did I miss?
Hi fellas,
I recently got into the Battletech board game through MWO. I printed the quick start rules, map and pieces and have been practicing some basic solo play. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in meeting up one day to play a short intro game? I live in Holbrook but don't mind traveling.
What's in store for this weekend's game?Intel commingles soon >:D
ok to make better choices can we get an idea of the terrian around each of the tracks potential lz's
gonna have fun with this one ;D
If I may, so where is everyone's commanders? I think we've got two at Beta?Ironborn Commander is at Beta
Okay, because Bully is calling the deployment for the Dragon's Clutch, it's a little different than called for...
Alpha: Cougar/B with Kage Armor (Shiro/Ranmaru), Saracen (Kowalski), Vulcan (Dusty)
Beta: Hellhound (Bully), Bandit/A with IS BA ("Rash" Hampton), Vedette
Gamma: Warhammer-6D (Nakamura), Bulldog, Blackjack-OA with IS BA (Cannon)
Ready 5: Divine Rage, at Musashi Estate awaiting transport as necessary
Base guards: Everything else. LRM Carrier, UrbanMech, Panther, Wolfhound, Griffin IIc, Kestrel, MASH Unit, Ares, Donar, Svantovit, Asshur, Savannah Master, Saladin, J. Edgar, and assorted infantry;
Most of it Green or worse skillwise...
Oh, and Dawn, if Damon has actually been interested in Mechwarrior-dom, he's offered a seat in one of the mechs, probably the Griffin-IIc
“Nejiro control to command we have changes on the inbound tracks.”
“Command to control, what are the changes.”
“Sir three of the tracks are accelerating and we now have a fourth track. We have marked it Delta.”
“Control so how do you now have four tracks?”
“Sir best guess is that two of the ships were flying close so they would look as one.”
“OK so where is the fourth heading?”
“We will have to track it sir. It may change course now that it is on its own.”
“OK, keep an eye on Delta. What is going on with the other three?”
“Yes sir we are tracking it. Delta is still moving at 2.5 gees. The other three are moving much faster. Two of them Alpha and Beta are moving at 3 gees. Gamma is moving at 4 gees.”
“What. Why would someone speed up this close to planet? They are going to have to brake very hard to make planet fall without skipping off the atmosphere.”
“Yes sir they will, but it will cut down the transit time by an hour for Alpha and Beta. Gamma will be on world in one hour.”
“Someone wants to be on world bad. Control have they changed course at all?”
“Yes sir. Gamma track has changed course by 3 degrees and will have it landing closer to Mauna Kea.”
“Dam, that is not good! Transport control, inform the pilots transporting the Gamma group of the changes.”
“Sir you know that puts Gamma group close to plant #3 also.”
“I know that Sergeant. Get Plant #3 on line and make sure that they are on ready. Also make sure that Gamma group and Plant #3 security have radio codes for each other.”
“Sir if Alpha does not make any course changes they will be in the area of Rainbow. Beta will be very close to plant #1 sir if they do not change course.”
“Great, this just gets better. Get security for plant #1 on the line and let them know they will have unwelcome visitors. Also get the commander for Beta group on the line and inform them they will be heading in to a secure area and to make sure of their targets. ”
“Sir should we give the plant security the radio codes for Beta group?”
“Yes and make sure that Beta group has the codes for the Security force also.”
“Sergeant, get the Governor and her security on line just in case Beta drops on the Castle and not Plant #1.”
The troops aboard Gamma, assuming it is a dropship, will be in very bad physical shape when they arrive. At 4G, for a 200lb man, it would feel like they were 800lbs. Pumping blood and breathing will be extremely exhausting, and for a day or so they may be down with respiratory problems and coughing up blood. Their muscles and internal organs will be inflamed from blood vessels rupturing and they will feel like they have the flu from Hell. As a consequence, their skill level should drop a point or two.
I am forced to consider the possibility that Gamma is an unmanned decoy. The same may potentially be true of Alpha and Beta. Caesar is known for these kinds of tactics. If it is not, there are not many troop carriers that can accelerate at 4G. The only mech carrier operating on this side of the Inner Sphere is a Broadsword which carries 5 mechs. There are also a few vehicle and infantry carriers which could make things a genuine blood mess.
Can we assume that we will be bringing our Gamma defense forces to the game today?
All beta units stand by we are entering the area.Resolving unfinished business?
Resolving unfinished business?
I thought that Beta was last time.
Hi-
On salvage comment at the game today, I have a suggestion. It may be more trouble than it's worth, so please let me know.
If Anthony is willing, he compiles a list of salvage at the end of each battle. Each item is listed with approximate value (reflecting condition, etc.). Anyone who wants to claim an item accepts that amount as his cost, and if two or more people want it they can bid for it. Winning bidder puts money into a general pool, which is then divided out and added to pay at the end of the month. If the group agrees, items of salvage can be excepted from this process and simply given to someone without their paying for it.
This at least would give everyone a chance to claim salvage, rather than be confused as to who took what...
Thanks, and remember, I'm only an... Obnoxious Twerp
How many are recommended?
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Please determine which personnel will be available for PR and Press interviewsThat's what I was referring to.
That's what I was referring to.
How many are recommended?
Field BonusWhat is this in C-bills? Also, does the 5,000 Ryu that the on-field personnel receive actually affect how much the players have in the bank?
With the Governor's personal thanks each Unit on the field at the Gamma LZ will receive 5,000,000 Ryu (k-bill) and each of the personnel on the field will receive 5,000 Ryu
According to the lore, 1 K-Bill is equal to 0.8 C-Bills, so 5 million K-Bills=4 million C-Bills and the 5,000 Kills would equal 4,000 C-Bills.
Field Bonus
With the Governor's personal thanks each Unit on the field at the Gamma LZ will receive 5,000,000 Ryu (k-bill) and each of the personnel on the field will receive 5,000 Ryu
as previously discussed the Governor will front the total of the bounties listed for Caesar, and this will be split between all the GSF Units evenly, minus ten percent to go to the Saganami Ichizoku coffers and the Parliamentary coffers (total to be determined by the gm)
Please determine which personnel will be available for PR and Press interviews
Joy Yorokobi
personal assistant
Chiji Chu-sa Meiyo Saganami
I do list what salvage is on the field and normal has been the unit that got the kill got the salvage.
This time out it is different as the kill shot came for the opfor.
I can do as asked no problem.
If the players want the salvage to go to certain units this can be done.
If the players just want to pool the items that works also. I will say that said pool items go to the unit need them at a given time.
Also you have 2 new units that will need a home.
They will want to work for the same command.
I will offer up that they go to the Ironborn as they are now down a much and the can use the armored unit as well.
Everyone,
Don't forget that we have alpha strike this weekend. I have the air vs. ground rules printed out.
anyone of my people except for my bondsman can do interviews if they are properly preped