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Kit
gurusql wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:25 am"Please scan our six and get me a full report. If you find anything noteworthy please do not take a hostile action without talking to me first." Kit plays out a wild and crazy thought.
Kit receives an update from Tech Branch (who seem to be enjoying the extra latitude granted by their commander being deployed forward) "Breaker break for Captain Ghosal. My scope is clear for your six. Only two friendly contacts: the Light Infantry transport has taken off and is heading your way and the SEMC gunship is loitering behind your position. Southbound and down, come back".

The 80mm mortar team report "Sir, with the extra tube that came up with the scout snipers we can split the crew and fire on preset areas with both tubes. First target area will be where you plan to initiate your anti tank ambush - there'll be plenty of dismounted infantry and tank crews to target. We've brought up the extra ammo and so the only limit on our fire is going to be physical".

Kit also gets a laser comm call from the new gunship pilot one Skuzz Twittly who is a fair enough pilot by all accounts and, hailing from somewhere in the "Riward States" of the Imperium, always wears a strange hat and boots. "Cap'n Ghosal we are waitin' on your call. You give the word an' we're comin' in hotter than a Danica Patrick and Carrie Underwood corndog eating competition".

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All at Spion Kop

Two approaching dust clouds are visible crossing the veldt on the anticipated axes of advance of the insurgent forces (as per map).
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Tiglath wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 10:37 pm All at Spion Kop

Two approaching dust clouds are visible crossing the veldt on the anticipated axes of advance of the insurgent forces (as per map).
Prerna settles in behind her heavy rifle. "Okay, let's light them up. Spotters, call your targets."
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Klaus:

Listening in on the developing situation Klaus and his team ensure their "guest" is secure and wait expectantly for orders.
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Frank

"Thank you Voss. It seems we might be having some extra visitors for dinner. Keep a close eye on things and ensure are associates are informed of the potential guests. Is there any chance we can get more info on their spec before they get too close? Can we position our new drones with cover, but able to give up advanced information?"
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shaidar wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 2:49 pm "Thank you Voss. It seems we might be having some extra visitors for dinner. Keep a close eye on things and ensure are associates are informed of the potential guests. Is there any chance we can get more info on their spec before they get too close? Can we position our new drones with cover, but able to give up advanced information?"
Voss replies "Deliverance are in an awkward bind. They're currently "listening and watching shadows in a darkened room". If they go active with their sensors they might get a better update on the Transients who might well be our allies but they'd reveal themselves to the Patrol Cruisers and be outnumbered three to one. I believe Ms East's... er... friends must still be in system since we had they destroy the trader Four Nine. I'd wager one of the anomalies is them. Our own transport's also hiding out system but we could move Deliverance closer in to give their passive sensors a better chance of detection".

"As for ourselves we'd need to put a vehicle out as a sensor picquet but Ms Freya's drones can fill that role from Spion Kop and they're showing clear screens in atmosphere so far but they have only "Continental" range sensors in relative terms so won't reach high orbit, sir".
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Frank

"Could we send our newly acquired shuttle up to get more Intel?"
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shaidar wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 3:13 pm "Could we send our newly acquired shuttle up to get more Intel?"
Voss runs a hand over his regulation buzz cut "Yes - but put broadly were short a crew, sir. Our Flight trained personnel are engaged at Spion Kop and although we could put a Tech aboard they and their escort would effectively be hostages to the SuSAG crew. For myself that's too exposed but it's your call sir".

Then he lets out a breath "XO's job to find alternates so here's a left field option, sir. See if our new ally Ms Yersinia Pestis is either Flight or Sensors trained? Klaus' team are sittin' on her tight at the moment but if she's really on our side she might help, sir".
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Klaus
dongriffiths wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 4:42 pmListening in on the developing situation Klaus and his team ensure their "guest" is secure and wait expectantly for orders.
Venner gives Klaus an update. "Sir, communication from the prisoner... ally. Sending you the whole comm from my armour cam".

Klaus sees Ms Pestis eyes snap open and the cam recoil slightly as she intones "Message for Assault Squad Leader identified "Klaus" for forwarding to Colonel Cross, SEMC, Collace. Tactical note. Colonel Coney, commander of SuSAG ground forces Evander is rated as "Tactically: Less Efficient". Additional note: His commitment to Corporate Achievement is "unsound" as he was given executive military control due to his continual support of the position of retired Corporate employee Drace Keening - whose contribution to the Corporation Executive Outcomes Division acknowledge".

Venner adds "Otherwise "No change". She sits and spaces out... or meditates. Doesn't seem to drink but spills out her water. Mostly ignores meals but I did once see see her eat using a "corner mirror". Folded the tin plate like a taco, folded the spork into an "L" then bulldozed the lot in then re folded it all back perfectly straight again. Five movements in about five seconds. Dang I've been searchin' for a good lookin' girl with no gag reflex all my life but she scares the living shiiit outta me!"
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#410 Post by Tiglath »

All

Refresher of the last Intel/Breifing post


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Not a hint that you've missed something but hopefully just a "useful update". ;) 8-)
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Prerna and Kit on the same net
joertexas wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 3:30 pm Prerna settles in behind her heavy rifle. "Okay, let's light them up. Spotters, call your targets."
Over the shared comm net Prerna hears "Major Nayar, Sergeant Pieter Walls of the Greys, we are in close liaison with your troopies on both sies of the valley. We will coordinate under your local command. Each of my sections has a marksman equipped with an Imperial spec sniper variant ACR. Every other man in each section is a close combat marksman. Sgt Isselbacher says you are good people. My men don't miss or waste ammo. Waiting on your word, sir".

Prerna also hears Beau's perfectly calm gentlemanly drawl "Ma'am, myself an' Private Love with her PGMP are twenty meters to your rear with about five meters elevation. As the section defence element we're setting ourselves in the anti tank role".

With George as her spotter (trebling her long gun shooters) she takes post as she hears Baker's voice "Budge over, son. Wotch an' learn. Breeze 45 degrees, three quarter value an' maybe a touch of thermals. Ma'am, the enemy infantry has crap ACRs wiv an expected engagement range of 600 meters if they can shoot straight. Your max engagement range is three times that. Suggest you shoot anti personnel until I need to get on my rifle. Once they're at battle range* Easy an' me will join in but I understand we're not to draw fire as we're lettin' 'em get past us into the valley an' relyin' on the main force to execute their anti tank attack to stop the enemy armour right up close - that's abaht 200m for LAW. So, tank commanders then infantry leaders for me an' Easy, Ma'am?"

As he sets up behind the spotter's scope Baker continues "George plug in, an' 'ave a butcher's, listen an' learn. Ma'am, three kliks aht range unconfirmed. Mixed AFVs tanks and APCs advancin' on a broad front to spread across the valley. Countin'... " He drops to the tactical comm band and says "Enemy front. Confirm my count, treacle".

He shortly states "Ma'am. Count confirmed from the uvver side. Twenty AFVS low/mid tech Avastan surplus tracked main battle tanks and APCs with infantry riding on top. Advancin' in two lines like a "short" Mech Regiment. Fek... all tank crew: commanders, loaders an' drivers seem to be still exposed. Um... dunno why... er... for observation?" He smiles "They seems to 'ave read the book but I'm bettin' it was a skim read. To suddenly get armour these boys are distance learnin' or mostly self taught. No proper mercs are gonna sign up under a ruddy lunatic. I'm puttin' up next weeks pay against the tenth tank behind the three forward trios bein' battalion command. 'Course the massive "Son of the Starfish" flag an the mug on the turret top wiv a... guitar... could be a ruse... but I reckon the muppet allowed the smaller flag might be 2i/c commanding the second squadron?"

(OOC: * 900m for ACR with DS)
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Tiglath wrote: Sat Jun 08, 2024 12:32 am Prerna

He shortly states "Ma'am. Count confirmed from the uvver side. Twenty AFVS low/mid tech Avastan surplus tracked main battle tanks and APCs with infantry riding on top. Advancin' in two lines like a "short" Mech Regiment. Fek... all tank crew: commanders, loaders an' drivers seem to be still exposed. Um... dunno why... er... for observation?" He smiles "They seems to 'ave read the book but I'm bettin' it was a skim read. To suddenly get armour these boys are distance learnin' or mostly self taught. No proper mercs are gonna sign up under a ruddy lunatic. I'm puttin' up next weeks pay against the tenth tank behind the three forward trios bein' battalion command. 'Course the massive "Son of the Starfish" flag an the mug on the turret top wiv a... guitar... could be a ruse... but I reckon the muppet allowed the smaller flag might be 2i/c commanding the second squadron?"

(OOC: * 900m for ACR with DS)
"Probably." Prerna replies. "I'm not too wild about letting their armor up that close to our infantry. If they start laying down effective fire, then we engage them, no matter the range. Also, watch for enemy drones and air support."
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Frank

"Have the Deliverance move in slightly closer to try and gain more data, but if there is even a suggestion that it's been spotted it's to drop back gain.

Frank pauses, thinking for a moment.

"I'm going to speak to Ms Pestis. I have the feeling that when it comes to the cell she is just humouring us, that if she wanted out she could quite easily achieve it. I don't even think she is completely human. I'd guess a cyborg, but I'm not sure how much humanity is even left. Don't worry, the only thing I do know for certain is that once our missions don't align she won't hesitate to do what ever is required to meet her mission parameters."
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shaidar wrote: Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:36 am "Have the Deliverance move in slightly closer to try and gain more data, but if there is even a suggestion that it's been spotted it's to drop back gain.
A later report from Deliverance is forwarded via Voss "Sir, update from Deliverance. Total loss on Transient Two. Meanwhile from Rond facility they confirm two agile power plants - 10 ton fighter escorts and a now confirmed Corporate cutter. They are entering nearing high orbit seemingly on route to our battlespace. This could be the deployment of a Corp QRF in support of the insurgents. If it is then they've well and truly shown their hand but that doesn't help us. That much atmospheric close air support could really spoil our day. Our Gunship launch is atmosphere capable but is really more configured for ground attack, sir".

"Transient One seems to have settled on an almost convergent vector. Deliverance gives a best guess that they are vectoring for an insertion to overshoot our battlespace towards Evander. They coasted in cold and may now be quietly running up their life support and powerplant but somehow masking the latter with on board systems? That's a really sophisticated move... apparently some Naval Academy theory paper in action... um... do the Aslan actually do subtlety and finesse, sir?"
shaidar wrote: Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:36 am Frank pauses, thinking for a moment.

"I'm going to speak to Ms Pestis."
When Frank arrives Ms Pestis is standing three meters back from the cell door and addresses him with her customary utterly neutral and toneless absence of inflection "Colonel Cross, casual greetings, how may Executive Outcomes Division facilitate and assist you towards a mutual achievement goal?"
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Frank

To Voss:

"Not usually, but perhaps the females are in charge of this one. As for Transient Two, my best guess is that it's T'lia's friends."

Ms Pestis:

"Ms Pestis, we're looking for someone who is pilot trained to take up our newly aquired shuttle to gather some Intel."
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shaidar wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2024 6:37 pm Ms Pestis:

"Ms Pestis, we're looking for someone who is pilot trained to take up our newly aquired shuttle to gather some Intel."
Ms Pestis replies "I am qualified to operate Corporate inter system craft. I will pilot the Shuttle to where it is needed to optimise Intelligence accumulation. Please supply mission specific data".
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Frank

"A small group of reinforcements have left Rond and are heading towards our battlespace, we need as much intel as possible without putting any assets at risk. If you come with me I will take you to Lieutenant Voss and we will ensure you are fully briefed."


Frank will take Ms Pestis to a side room where she can be brought up to speed on this specific situation, she is certainly not being allowed into the main command area.
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Klaus:

The squad breathes a sigh of relief as Frank take Ms Pestis away.

"Check your gear, it looks like we could be engaging soon. Keep alert that creature might be back with us shortly."
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shaidar wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:40 am "A small group of reinforcements have left Rond and are heading towards our battlespace, we need as much intel as possible without putting any assets at risk. If you come with me I will take you to Lieutenant Voss and we will ensure you are fully briefed."

Frank will take Ms Pestis to a side room where she can be brought up to speed on this specific situation, she is certainly not being allowed into the main command area.
After Voss' briefing Ms Pestis informs Frank "I can effectively perform the task of sensor piquet given access to the Corporate shuttle under your control. I can even prevent any interference with my mission by Corporate inter system craft. However, execution of this assurance may compromise any proposed decapitation strike you are planning to mount against the Rond facility".

Her head tilts in a curiosity response almost alien to the conversation as she states "Your intelligence is correct, Colonel. Indeed the Rond facility is the current Crisis Management Venue for Drace Keening, former employee of SuSAG, whose contribution is recognized by Executive Outcomes Division. The Rond facility has a select garrison of troops and its own flight of escort fighters together with regular service from Corporate shuttles. These increased security assets are compatible with that facility's General Exposure Categorization".

"Colonel, I can share more information but I require further interlocution. May I conduct a simple verbal response test with you to facilitate your experience with SuSAG Corporation and its beneficial products?"

As a set piece Ms Yersinia Pestis absolutely nails an encouraging smile.
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Frank glances side-ways at Voss and then returns his gaze to Ms Pestis.

"Of course Ms Pestis, fire away."
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