Good chapter. There were some points, particularly during the first briefing, where words were missing, and some sentences were just weird, but the second half was brilliant.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with 'thamzing'?
Edit: FedCom RCTs really are the best hammer to use against Clans, masses of integrated combined arms. Personally I'd cut back on the infantry regiments and double the artillery and aerospace assets, but that's just me.
'Thamzing' is a social-engineering tactic popularized in Maoist China, in which a selected victim would be publicly shamed and beaten and compelled to testify to various "crimes" which mostly consisted of egregious violations of the new order's desired culture, few to none of which they had actually committed.Thanks, hadn't run across that one before.
In other words, picking somebody off the street at random (most likely because they looked at a warrior funny), and torturing them to show the recently-conquered civilians what happens when you don't play by Clan rules.
You first start off with something minor as the FWL has 3 times as many jumpships than expected.Hmm, WoB pulling out the resources of their Hidden Worlds early?
Then you talk about 4 or 6 to 1 attacks against the Jade Turkeys and the rusty Vipers.
Wonder where the jumpships to carry the troops will come from.
Very nice. O0
'Thamzing' is a social-engineering tactic popularized in Maoist China, in which a selected victim would be publicly shamed and beaten and compelled to testify to various "crimes" which mostly consisted of egregious violations of the new order's desired culture, few to none of which they had actually committed.
In other words, picking somebody off the street at random (most likely because they looked at a warrior funny), and torturing them to show the recently-conquered civilians what happens when you don't play by Clan rules.
I stole that from Warriors of Kerensky, where it is mentioned as having been done when the Clans retook the Pentagon Worlds. I see no reason why it was not carried out on Inner Sphere worlds as it is the closest frame of reference the Clans have. Again, it also proves the Clans really don't care much for any history, on a lot of these worlds, it is going to create insurgents by the raftload...and Hanse was studying the Soviet way of war...Some good reading might be the Partisan war from 1941-44 and "the war of the rails" in the German rear. Things will begin to get very, very brutal indeed...and the Clan indoctrination sweeps will begin to resemble German anti-Partisan operations...and all of the evils that that engendered.
I stole that from Warriors of Kerensky, where it is mentioned as having been done when the Clans retook the Pentagon Worlds. I see no reason why it was not carried out on Inner Sphere worlds as it is the closest frame of reference the Clans have. Again, it also proves the Clans really don't care much for any history, on a lot of these worlds, it is going to create insurgents by the raftload...and Hanse was studying the Soviet way of war...Some good reading might be the Partisan war from 1941-44 and "the war of the rails" in the German rear. Things will begin to get very, very brutal indeed...and the Clan indoctrination sweeps will begin to resemble German anti-Partisan operations...and all of the evils that that engendered.Ah. I don't have Warriors, and can't seem to find a copy online: 'Mechwarrior's Guide to the Clans' is a bit truncated, from what I can tell. Although I took a lot of my own info from 'Operation KLONDYKE' and 'Golden Century', so yeah, Little Nicky killed and tortured a lot of people in order to get his little lab experiment going, and those techniques aren't going to go over well in the Inner Sphere, especially in Lyran space (as long as the canon authors aren't involved, as they believe that IS citizens grab Clan culture with both hands as being somehow innately superior and preferable to, you know, free will and self determination, two-way feudal loyalty and basic human rights).
BTW, what the heck was the Steel Viper OZ Capital?)It's Waldorf (see page 24 of Era Report 3062)
Hey guys, the revised chapter is up..I want to apologize to all of you. I took a risk and it did not work. It got in the way of a quality story and for that, it is my fault. Please accept my humble apologies and accept my attempt at a "do-over".Don't worry about it: we all have plot ideas that sound great in our head, scenes we are just itching to write, but don't turn out the way we expect when we post them. It's completely normal, and nothing to apologise for.
Hanse produced a device from his pocket, and smiled as he thumbed it on, and placed it on a nearby coffee table. “Katherine, what I am about to tell you, does not leave this room. It has to do with my meeting with the Precentor Martial, and why I met with him instead of Victor. And why I need you to tell your brother.”
Katherine looked on quizzically. “Um, Dad, does this have anything to do with the Precentor Martial storming out of here like an Atlas on fire?”
Hanse nodded “It does, we have secured the use of some of ComStar’s Jumpship fleet for a year. Focht is probably in a hurry to cut the appropriate orders at the New Avalon HPG.”
Better than Rabbit or Duck season...Or bear season.....
Or bear season.....You may be a tad biased there, my friend ...
And yes, the drive by was inspired by the scene in the Great Escape. It was a pretty efficient ambush if you ask me, though an MG-42 is pretty loud. Those Maquis were probably deaf after the deed....
Chris,
In many ways, you are right. There was mention in one book (probably the old intelligence manual) of the Clans using jumpships to gather SIGINT by jumping into the outer edge of a target system, gathering all the information they could, then jumping out as soon as that was done, or the defenders realized they were there. Of course, in some cases, the FC could be allowing that to happen?
I never thought that the FC was silly enough to think the Clans would not detect the movements entirely, but that it would be pretty easy to have them chasing their tails as to where the units are going. A lot of the "drinking from the firehose" Horatio was complaining about was deliberate, as the FC knows (from assets like Abagail Hearns) that the Watch is simply unable to sort the wheat from the chaff. So what's the best way to hide anything from them? In plain sight.
And yes, the drive by was inspired by the scene in the Great Escape. It was a pretty efficient ambush if you ask me, though an MG-42 is pretty loud. Those Maquis were probably deaf after the deed....
They were still better off than the Germans....
Seriously, I can see the number of assassination attempts on Jade Falcon officers in the occupation zone going way up on orders from the FedCom intelligence services. If the attempts succeed the Clan command structure is disrupted (and the promotion of new officers is probably slowed down by the Trial of Position system), and regardless of whether they succeed or fail they give more incidents that the Jade Falcon Watch have to investigate, which spreads them even thinner.
Time to cross the Rubicon...
The Intelligence people seem to be a little ... cocky over the 'nah, the Cappies and Leaguers aint going do to shit!' position.
Especially after a bunch of guys from intelligence earlier on put up their hands and admitted they had underestimated the FWLs jumpship fleet by a factor of 3 and their civilian production capacity by a factor of 50%!
Or it could just be that they're being a little fatalistic and have decided that 'they might well be going to pull something, lets just hope its survivable while we smash the Clanners, then we'll turn the AFFC around and make them very VERY sorry for making this choice...'
Chris,
It is actually choice #2. Everyone in the AFFC command structure knows when Clover Spear goes off, that the Capellans will respond somehow. How is an open question, East Sea, to some extent, is unexpected. FC Intelligence is expecting a response more along the lines of 3039.
That said, there is a hope that they can keep the Capellans guessing as to what is about to happen, until it does.
As for the Mariks, Thomas has to tread lightly here. Yes, he still is not the REAL Thomas Marik, but he cannot callously throw away Joshua Marik ' s life. It would cause way too many questions.
Victor is still an unknown to many of the leaders of the Inner Sphere. Hanse would and did hold Joshua hostage, would Victor? Thomas is not a cold blooded bastard. He may be, in fact, too nice for the job. Remember, in the original Operation Guerrero, the League participation was half-hearted at best.
Couple that with he doesn't like his son in law, and doesn't particularly trust the Capellans (Considering recent League history, what sane Captain - General would?), and you have an explanation on why the FWL has been slow to the punch. There is also, the fact not many of the provinces are going to be happy about good Marik boys dying to take Capellan worlds back from the Davions...
PS: I just checked what was the status of the FC's warship program...My earlier comments in the story were an understatement. The first Fox would not leave the yards until 3058...
He wouldn't just throw him away anyway IMO - at least in the OTL he was really impacted by his Sons death. Say what you will about FakeTom, he did love his kid and not want him to die.
In the OTL that was mostly because (for reasons probably coming down to the increasing hate for the FedCom certain writers seemed to have) of a "dispute" between ComStar and the FedCom for Transit drives that ONLY Terra could provide. Because apparently building bigger fusion torch drives is a far harder thing to do than Compact-Core K/F drives...
As for the Mariks, Thomas has to tread lightly here. Yes, he still is not the REAL Thomas Marik, but he cannot callously throw away Joshua Marik ' s life. It would cause way too many questions.I think you're mixing up Joshua and Isis. Joshua is the son of Thomas 'Halas' so he'd really be losing his son, not the son of the 'real' Thomas.
Hi all,
Wanted to to give you guys a status update. Have plotted out the 1st Wave of Clover Spear and ran the battles using a system of my own devising.
It uses the old CRT from GDW's Third World War series. I simply made
proficiency ratings based on the skill rating of the unit as stated in various Battletech products.
Elite units get an 8
Veteran units get a 7
Regular units get a 6
Green units get a 5
For the Falcons and Vipers, I gave all their frontline units 7s and their 2nd line units 6s. It made sense. Most Inner Sphere units run at a 6. The CRT is a basic Lancestrian CRT model, where units get disruptions on them based on the odds, with shifts for the side with the higher proficiency , or if artillery is present. Now, for my model, I simply take the proficiency rating, divide into it the number of disruptions for the casualties taken.
Odds are figured out by totaling up equipment categories, then taking the average of said categories.
Units surrender when they take a certain percentage of casualties in a given engagement, based on their morale level.
Green it is 50%
Regular it is 60%
Veteran it is 70%
Elite it is 80%
Fanatics add 10% to the threshold.
It isn't a perfect system, but it works for me. So, I will be putting up writeups as a PDF soon, but anybody able to give me some graphic mapping help, as I want to put out a book like Davout did for Kiro No Tori.
I also plan on doing a slight rewrite to the last chapter. Chris was right, and I want it to match the spirit I am going for here.
Glad to see this has gotten updated :)much agreed, also we might think of ways to speed things up around here.......
"In any case, the proven effectiveness of the Legion's tactics and raids has been noted at the highest levels ... including my dinner table." She smiled. "I might be forgiven for mentioning, in confidence, that Prince Victor is something of an admirer, and defends your position vigorously."
Juliette blinked again, this time in genuine surprise. "That ... I was not expecting." The blonde future ruler of the Federated Commonwealth was about her age, very handsome (if somewhat ... lacking in the height department) and a very acomplished warrior, having, like her, come of age in the time of the Clan onslaught. Most of his battles had been against Clan Jade Falcon, and she had studied his tactics and victories extensively. "I ... his exploits against the enemy are also very impressive."
Now this one makes me kind of like Katherine.
but is it even possible (to hit multiple targets like that)?Yes, see the Wrath of God for how it can be done.. now expand on it with more assets and the time table could work.
Now this one makes me kind of like Katherine.
yeahyes yes it does 8)
feels odd, but right this time
See, there is a little of the canon Katherine, but I can forgive her for it. Everyone understands revenge.Oh she going to destroy it.. and Salt the CapCon..
I think she is handling it quite well, I would have destroyed the CapCon myself.
Oh she going to destroy it.. and Salt the CapCon..You're gonna have to be a bit more specific on what constitutes an offer he can't really refuse.
So did Katherine make "Thomas Marik" an offer he can't really refuse for turning over the people she wants target or what?
You're gonna have to be a bit more specific on what constitutes an offer he can't really refuse.He gets to live to see the next sunrise. LIC is much better than SAFE at doing wetwork.
For all we know she might have offered to take Isis off his hands to marry off to one of her brothers or cousins.
He gets to live to see the next sunrise. LIC is much better than SAFE at doing wetwork.
How does MIIO rank in wetwork compared to LIC? I mean, LIC has Loki who are basically brainwashed assassins trained from childhood, but the Rabid Foxes etc are supposed to be pretty competent as well.
Also, you'd think Suz-Tzu would be happier to hear that Kali was dead, seeing how fruit-bat crazy she be?
And of course, another old Ivanova standby takes on a whole new tone in this story -
"No boom today? Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow."
While I like Katherines Response, I still think she is too tame.
Just remember: Sunny Boy Liao and WoB murdered her parents, sent her brother into a coma (and that is just regarding her family) and they mass-murdered thousands, sent thousands into hospitals etc.
Do not forget what Ardan said: "The blasts leveled buildings within a six-block radius of the Center".
So, how many children where with their parents and the convention Center, how many children lived in the six-block radius? And that is just regarding New Avalon. What about the other planets?
And her reaction. Kill a couple of high-ranking People.
So what?
I think, a more approbiate response would be:
"Gentlemen, the attacks show us, it is time to put the kid gloves away. Civilized warfare is for civilized enemies. Yes, the Combine used biological warfare on Northwind during the 4.th Succession war and the 5th Sword of Light is known for attacking demoralizing Targets (Starterbook Sword and Dragon and Sorensons Sabres). But now we face total war. Yes, my parents and my brother were legitimate Military Targets but to level everything in a six block radius - thats beyound humanity. Thats on par with Kentares. And we will respond in kind. I hereby order all Forces who can reach a planet of the Capellan Confederation to attack and destroy the infrastructure. I want famines sweeping the Confederation. Destroy everything and sent them back into the Stone Age. Power Stations, Water Dams, factories, bridges - just destroy. And as long as these atrocities from the Capellans and WoB continue, all units are authorized to use all available WMDs on approbiate targets. Sun Tzu wants war - he gets war. And I dont care how posterity will look on me. If in a hundred years they will describe me as the Dark Banshee of Death, the one who made Mad Claudius Steiner look like a slightly maladjusted boy and Stefan Amaris as a naughty and misbehaving criminal - so be it. But when I am finished, the Capellan Confederation will no longer exist."
(If someone thinks thats excessive force - the first draft of the speech contained a reference to a lot of cobalt clad nuclear bombs.)
How does MIIO rank in wetwork compared to LIC? I mean, LIC has Loki who are basically brainwashed assassins trained from childhood, but the Rabid Foxes etc are supposed to be pretty competent as well.Well in a "real world" idea, I would look at something along the lines of SAS or SEALS or SPETSNAZ
Also, you'd think Suz-Tzu would be happier to hear that Kali was dead, seeing how fruit-bat crazy she be?QuoteHe would have been, had it been a simple hit, this was an in your face, we walked her hallways to kill her. Also see Sir Chaos answerQuoteI have to admit I would have loved it if Katie's message to Sun-Tzu was a paraphrased Susan Ivanova quote from Babylon 5 -Well, I like that she going by Chicago Rules
"Who am I? I am Katherine Steiner-Davion, daughter of Melissa and Hanse Davion. I am the right hand of vengeance and the boot that will grind the Liao line to dust beneath its heel, sweetheart! The people of the Federated Commonwealth, the innocents that your terrorists murdered by the thousands, sent me. I am death incarnate, and the last living thing that you will ever see."
And of course, another old Ivanova standby takes on a whole new tone in this story -
"No boom today? Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow."
If I wanted the entire Inner Sphere to turn against the FedCom because their ruler has just turned genocidally insane, and most likely a large part of the FedCom itself joining them in the effort to depose Katherine for the same reason, that´s pretty much how I´d do it.
And a last thought:[/size]In one of the Mercenary Handbooks it was mentioned that every few years someone would try to reconstitute the Greenhaven Gestapo. Then one or more Houses (if not the other Mercenaries) would stomp this person flat. You know, the Ares Convention etc.But when House Kurita or Liao do something like Kentares, Northwind or the Biological Research Station on a Liao planet that was mentioned in one of the Succession War Atlas, then the only reaction is: "Oh yes, thats Kurita. They always do those things. Just accept the atrocity and be a good boy. Here is a cookie."Quod licet iovi non licet bovi. (What is allowed to Jupiter is not allowed to the ox.)
Well Victor needs to wake up for that to happen
Tharkad Hefelweisen
Taman + Kai vs the CCAF? Nobody on Solaris will take that one...at 3 to 1 Cbill maybe
at 3 to 1 Cbill maybe
I'm just sad if Kai is only taking one Jade Falcon, it would be awesome if he put together a larger unit of them, possibly a Suicide Squad/Dirty Dozen "Solahma" one or just an elite forceBy definition, a Clan Solahma force is elite or very nearly so. Just because they are 35 and don't have bloodname doesn't mean they're pot-bellied slackers.
By definition, a Clan Solahma force is elite or very nearly so. Just because they are 35 and don't have bloodname doesn't mean they're pot-bellied slackers.
A solahma unit would be perfect as they woulod have a final chance a glory vanquishing a foe (Sun-Tzu) of a respected enemy (Kai)oh yes, such action could get them entered into the Remembrance, due to the actions of the leader
Well...
Trouble is twofold. One, there is probably not going to be much if anything of a breeding program, or a Rememberance for EITHER the Falcons or the Vipers. So, the Clansmen are going to have to think of other motivations..perhaps Kai might be inclined to think of them?
This is the danger that all AU's face: The principle players do something so out of character, that the story itself suffers...
If it's an alternate universe/reality, then they are not supposed to behave as canon.
I think I understand why it took so long to get an update. Very well done. Its probably a good thing that Sun Tzu thinks himself deadI do not think there is going to much of the CapCon left after they are done.
Oh my god! 53 pages! What the do buy a Fox?
Having all of the Sword of Light regiments drop on New Avalon would have cost less...and less scary for Victor
Well that couldn't have happened to a nicer more deserving fellow.*claps* Not brutal enough... :D
"Severe mercury poisoning. Incurable. The symptoms are agony, madness and then death as the body consumes its own nerves uncontrollably. Our diagnosis is that he is strong and he might...linger...for days, weeks, perhaps even months."She's such a nice girl.
She's such a nice girl.Leave us not forget, during the canonical BDS assassination attempt on her and Victor just before Operation BULLDOG, Omi struck off a man’s head in a single blow and lost not a single wink of sleep over it. Yamato Nadeshiko or not, first last and always she is Kurita, and Kurita do not waste pity on blood-enemies.
Leave us not forget, during the canonical BDS assassination attempt on her and Victor just before Operation BULLDOG, Omi struck off a man’s head in a single blow and lost not a single wink of sleep over it. Yamato Nadeshiko or not, first last and always she is Kurita, and Kurita do not waste pity on blood-enemies.
Besides, as noted on SB.com, the... flair of this particular counter-strike does contain a certain element of ‘beating the grass to startle the snakes’ (pun intended). If realising that demure, ever-mannerly Omi Kurita is willing to be this calculating and cruel in her revenge alarms more of her enemies into revealing themselves for her next blow, so much the better.
You sank my Kat/Vlad ship panzerfaust :(And the two trying to kill each other in a Circle of Equals quiaff?
It's not a proper fanfic unless the main female character has to choose between Mr Nice Guy (Galen) or Mr Tall, Dark, and Dangerous (Vlad).
And the two trying to kill each other in a Circle of Equals quiaff?
How in the hell do you convince a Sandoval that there a good Kurita that's still breathing?
By pointing out how many Dracs that Kurita is intent on killing in a slow and painful manner?:thumbsup:
We know the truth...but right now? Isis's emotional state is a bit..fragile.
There is also the not insignificant matter of a) she is a rightful heir to the Captain Generalcy, and b) she is carrying a child who while half-Liao...could be used to solidify her claim to the throne. Not a situation Corrine would want to be anywhere near. She can't make Thomas Halas NOT let her into Oriente, but she can make damn sure she doesn't get within shouting distance of Atreus...Now while it's been revealed Thomas was a fake, state media did not unmuddy the waters regarding Joshua nor Isis. In short, they've both been cut adrift to make sure Corrine has no rivals to the throne.
is the end almost near?
Damn, she totally flipped out. Poor Chaney. He was a cool character for sure.yes, very open minded
If I was in place of Katherine and Victor, I would make a mental note that Draconis March witheld intelligence so James and Tancred could ambush them politically.and now you need to wonder what else they are holding back
I sure hope IS gets treated to the holovid of Khan Brawl Mania 3057.
I've got two words for you, "Orbital Artillery"Good Luck getting ships into orbit first (not to mention that would cause tremendous civilian casualties NOT DESIRED by the FEDCOM). OA is not a option...
Good Luck getting ships into orbit first (not to mention that would cause tremendous civilian casualties NOT DESIRED by the FEDCOM). OA is not a option...
So the capital will probably have the habitable buildings counted on one hand.
How do you count to zero with one hand?It would be a closed fist
How do you count to zero with one hand?
Where did the Defenders of Andurien come from? Did they rebadge Legionnaires for somewhat plausible deniability?AFAIK, yes
Wow, powerful stuff as always and if Sunny has his way Sian is going to be like Stalingrad with similar casualty levels.
Stalingrad?
This is going to make Operation Olympic look like fun and games in comparison.
Of Course, it could be subverted....if Kai gets on planet with his Green Pigeon buddies, and schwacks his cousin first.
Part of me think as soon as its known Kai is in system, a whole chunk of the CCAF command structure is going to get the idea that he's a viable candidate for the Celestrial Throne
Of Course, it could be subverted....if Kai gets on planet with his Green Pigeon buddies, and schwacks his cousin first.
"Members of the CCAF, you are sworn to the service of House Liao. As of 15 minutes ago, I AM House Liao."
This is going to get uglier before it gets better ...sadly, yes it probably will...
It looks like winning will take a degree of brutality that would negate any benefit from victory for the FedComThanks for saying what I was thinking, too much hate being generated for nothing. Why cause more problems then you need?
It might be genuinely a better idea to pull back/pull out, place the planet under siege from orbit and use selective orbital strikes or air strikes on appropriate strategic targets (for example, the Forbidden City and about 1km around in 360 degrees and down to about 500m-1000m down below surface level)
View this as a reconnaissance in force
At the risk of looking too much at history, I think this is the difference between invading WW2 Germany or the Soviet Union and invading WW2 Japan - Operation Downfall versus bombing and isolating
Special weapons, oh the really big sticks. :thumbsup:
Holy crap! An update! Thanks for that and damn that was cold even for the toasters to kill their own people to cover their tracks.
All part and parcel of working for telephone company from Hell. Although it's still highly wasteful, highly trained special forces don't grow on trees.
Forbidden City Municipal Sewage Treatment plant???
Ok, it is a soft landing. Very soft.
But the stink - isnt that a violation of the Ares conventions?
[/“Yes. Get the ball rolling. Time to succeed where we failed in ’39.” Sandoval said with a satisfied smile. But with a third of the assets, a nagging voice in his mind reminded him.
quote]
Listen to that little voice James. Don't stick your nose into a family fight.
Great news Wrangler, got a link?Sure, here. (https://battletechfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Clover_Spear_-_The_Story_of_the_%2756_War)
“I’ll never forget when we got word that Kurita-chan was dead by the hands of an assassin on Benjamin. We were ordered by some general I’d never heard of to surrender. The Ryuken surrender? Iie! We do not surrender. We fight. But for whom. We were not sell-swords, and we were not ronin. Fortunately, we did find an option another Kurita presented us…”
- Memoirs of Tai-Sa Hanji Morris, commander of the Ryuken-san, quoted in “In At The End: The Last Days of the Combine Civil War, by Hauptmann-General Fritz Kaller, AFFC (ret), Published by Tharkad Green Press, 3071.
Can't see Omi - she'd have to trade Victor for the throne, as I can't see either society accepting a Federated Combinwealth.
on any day ending in “y”.
@AmmoniosCouldn't you use MekHQ to try to do that?
I'd love to, but I lack the proper mapping software. Yeah, I got Campaign Cartographer, but it does not seem to work for that sort of thing. Not without some work on my part.
Jason
@Ammonios
I'd love to, but I lack the proper mapping software. Yeah, I got Campaign Cartographer, but it does not seem to work for that sort of thing. Not without some work on my part.
Jason
holy bat guano.
Nicely written showing the psychological cost.
Vietnam War of the FedCom continues. Nice bloody update panzerfaust150!
"Does this make you our new Coordinator?" he asked guardedly.
I believe you mean Chancellor.
good ending.
excellent closure.
Great Chapter! Not so sure I would allow a CapCon to exist out side of the FEDCOM if I were Victor even if his BFF Kai is heading it up, and I certainly wouldn't give it Sarna or Tik, but that is my view and likely is part of the setup for a sequel? Again Great work, and Thanks!
Well, I think panzer is leaving seeds for future authors whom may want take up the mantel carrying on with his story.
Once this is done, I'm going PDF / EPub this sucker for everyone. As most of the story is now on wiki. Unless panzerfaust150 has other plans.
Well, I think panzer is leaving seeds for future authors whom may want take up the mantel carrying on with his story.
Once this is done, I'm going PDF / EPub this sucker for everyone. As most of the story is now on wiki. Unless panzerfaust150 has other plans.
Have at it Wrangler, and you'd be right. I am always up for anyone playing in the Clover Spear universe. Just PM me first, as I also have future plans and I want to make sure the plans of others conform with mine.As always, I will always ask the active authors permissions. If their long gone two decades ago and not seen since then. I will backup their stuff on my own, but i will not change anything (except typos, i hate typos. I make them all the time! :D)
- Galen Cox, Alone and Afraid
Why do I forsee the term Yippee Kai Yeah..something something?
Or even better "Welcome to the party..." while he's looking for some shoes that fit for some reason... :)
I've updated the PDF of the entire on the wiki with the map everyone. I also finally was able to make it into a Epub as well. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GMn_ssPscwmnYAkMfYpN751zXvzspz_X/view?usp=share_link)
Sounds very promising.