Tarsus para bellum

[Tiglath]

Dzofin

Beau, the tall "Mehrine" with the "Riward/Daibei" accent (and the impressive hat) supplies Dzofin with grenades to his choice (HEAP/HE/Flashbang/IR Smoke) and an integrally suppressed factory fresh Snub SMG with advanced sights. It is surely an Imperial weapon finished in matt black and has no make, model, serial number or other identifying features. He comments politely "Mister Dzofin, sir, this weapon was previously owned by a SuSAG hitman who attempted a decapitation strike on SEMC command. Apparently there's a certain "ironic humour" there. There is some special ammo available if you want to sign for it. We don't really know what it does but given who you're riding with I guess you might. I'm guessin' with your "colours" an' all you're one o' those good 'ole Fuernuzorg boys, huh? We have mags designated HEAP(Z) because we got 'em from some Ine Givar yahoos who didn't need 'em anymore and HEAP(S) which the SuSAG team had locked and loaded. Otherwise there's as many Snub SMG mags of HEAP, HE or Tranq - needle or gas as you care to carry, sir".

(OOC: Fuernuzorg: Vargr elite special forces / personal retinue of Dzenae Ungogz. If these SEMC people have fought with the Fuernuzorg (each a Vargr of legendary renown) then they have been conducting "secret/black/core operations" under the direct will of the Warlord himself!

Dzofin wags his tail at the mention of weapons and ammunition but his tail goes berserk and his ears swivel rigidly forward as he looks at the choices of ammunition and weapons. He strokes the SMG along his neck ruff claiming it as his with his scent. Dzofin looks up at the Marine and snaps his jaw in affirmative. "All weapons should have a history and a soul. How else can they bring fame and notice to their bearers. This is perfectly appropriate." His eyes ran over the magazines of ammunition and widened slightly. "I will gladly take all of the special ammunition. You can count on me to make good use of it. I am well known for utilizing nonstandard weapons and methods." The Dzofin was not about to disclaim being a member of the Fuernuzorg but rather let the human make this assumption on his own. Dzofin was not about to make a claim that would literally see him skinned alive for daring to do so. Of course the reputation he would gain working with such well connected humans would definitely advance his prospects. And what better way to show his importance than utilizing special, if unknown, ammunition. "Give me a couple magazines of tranq as well as a pair of smoke, a pair of flash bang and a pair of HE grenades." He cocked his head to the side and relaxed his ears a bit. "I must admit that I most admire your field hat. I am somewhat of an aficionado of distinctive headwear."

Beau guilelessly replies "Why a gentleman should wear a hat so he can properly greet a lady".

He supplies Dzofin with all he requests as per grenades and ammo and seems strangely relieved when Dzofin signs for the HEAP(Z) (purple tips) and HEAP(S) (lime green tips) ammo.

Ohhh, do advise me if you shoot anybody with the above!

[Tiglath]

All

Last call (and apology for delay - but we've all been "elsewhere") before storming Rond.

Any (reasonable) retrospective actions can tag on to this post.

[Tiglath]

All

The passenger compartment of the shuttle is silent. Random crap floats about in the zero G environment because why do folk not tidy up! Everyone is sealed inside their suits against violent hull compromise - like that would help if the shuttle were engaged point blank... Helpfully??? one of the floating debris items appears to be a discarded "old skool" prophylactic which engages Abel's line infantry squad in a game of zero G dodge/bat ball.

In the cockpit of the shuttle Ms Pestis quits her co-pilot's seat and leaves the bridge as T'lia shuts and locks the access behind her depature. "Rond control dropping below your assigned glide path to avoid contact with external object we have on visual. Will regain glide path estimated two mikes". Switching to internally rigged las comm she opens the lateral bay door and states "Assault Team Klaus you are now vectored to your UV painted target and free to boost. Green light. Go, go go".

[Tiglath]

Klaus

As the, now skewed to the Rond asteroid, shuttle heads directly to target Klaus and his team serially ignite their individual zero G boosters on a direct line to target the fighter bay doors. Asels comments "A shit hot pilot always helps us doorkickers guys look good. Civvy, right? But... that was some "Con Air" shit. Has she done this before? You know, like in an "advisory capacity"... somewhere classified".

The assault team boosts a direct line to the fighter launch tunnel external door preceded by the lithe form of Ms Pestis in her corporate issue "skinsuit". Her get up looks almost like normal shipboard dress - high tech gear's the nuts! She "docks" with the comm panel next to the 'lock and crushes down the micro asteroid proof cover one handed and then jacks into the revealed board below. The "fighter gates" open and admit the assault team and then close and repressurize behind them. Zero G is maintained. Ms Pestis kicks off the bulkhead vectored for somewhere at the far end of the acceleration tunnel that you can't make out.

[joertexas]

All

The passenger compartment of the shuttle is silent. Random crap floats about in the zero G environment because why do folk not tidy up! Everyone is sealed inside their suits against violent hull compromise - like that would help if the shuttle were engaged point blank... Helpfully??? one of the floating debris items appears to be a discarded "old skool" prophylactic which engages Abel's line infantry squad in a game of zero G dodge/bat ball.

In the cockpit of the shuttle Ms Pestis quits her co-pilot's seat and leaves the bridge as T'lia shuts and locks the access behind her depature. "Rond control dropping below your assigned glide path to avoid contact with external object we have on visual. Will regain glide path estimated two mikes". Switching to internally rigged las comm she opens the lateral bay door and states "Assault Team Klaus you are now vectored to your UV painted target and free to boost. Green light. Go, go go".

Prerna checks her weapons, and views her team's health stats in her helmet's display. She keys her team comm channel. "All right, when we get inside, we are supporting the assault team with precision fire, and with threat spotting. Prepare to disembark on my signal."

[gurusql]

Kit

Kit will do a final, final check of his hardware and then take a look to see that Able and his men are all green on his display.

[helvorn]

Dzofin nods to the Marine gentleman. "Proper decorum demands nothing less than doffing a proper hat to a lady. My only regret is that generally speaking capes are most awkward during combat." He signed for the special ammunition with eagerness and then mooched around for a filter mask and possibly night vision equipment to go with his new gear. Fortunately he still had his Vargr fitted helmet and cloth armor.

[BackworldTraveller]

Freya sits in the shuttle checking out her hacking rig and subversion software. Bringing up the map she double-checks the air-seal zones, software firewalls and those physical air-gaps that make hacking a chore. And the cameras - take those over to deny hostile electronic recon and gain that for ourselves. She looks at the pile of gear strapped to the floor. And checks how low the value of 'G' will be when she starts moving it.

[dongriffiths]

Klaus:

Come on lads keep her in sight. Don't get too close though she seems to be enhanced from the way she punched that protective cover.

Klaus and the team push off in pursuit.

[Tiglath]

Klaus:

Come on lads keep her in sight. Don't get too close though she seems to be enhanced from the way she punched that protective cover.

Klaus and the team push off in pursuit.

Klaus and his team track Ms Pestis to the end of the fighter deployment tunnel where, navigating effortlessly in zero G and zero illumination, she arrives at a hatch set into the wall adjacent to the fighter lift used to restore craft to the bay above. Punching in alphanumeric code to the hatch's access controls with incredible speed the young woman contacts Klaus via laser comm stating "Assault Specialist Klaus, I will secure your team's entry. Please follow but retain your life support equipment until advised that the workplace is a safe environment. Thank you".

The hatch opens and admits Ms Pestis but then closes as she utilizes the internal data pad near the hatch. While the hatch remains open Klaus can see that the area beyond it is small containing a ladder (consistent with an emergency vertical air lock). As the hatch closes Klaus gets close enough to note that the air lock readouts on the hatch show a minor overpressure but then the system cycles safely and now indicates that the hatch is safe for him to open and re-cycle through the airlock.

He notes that due to the confines of the vertical shaft it will take two cycles to admit his whole team to the flight bay above.

(OOC: An update!

Apologies for delay I've been in the parallel/crossover universe... )

[dongriffiths]

We go in 2 groups, I'll take group 1, Venner you bring in the others.

Once we get through the airlock take holding positions while we get settled.

Support teams hold at the airlock until we confirm clear.

[Tiglath]

Klaus / All

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Klaus enters the hatch to the airlock with his fire team while Venner's team wait their turn to cycle through. His initial attempt to open the hatch fails and is greeted with "Executive Override" on the safety display. However, his subsequent effort works and he enters the two story flight bay (see map below and artwork here: viewtopic.php?p=718266#p718266 For reference he emerges where the climbing figure is on the artwork).

His first observation is that there is much open space due to the absence of the fighters themselves. He also immediately sees potential targets in Corporate shipboard dress but they are mostly prone, unreactive and still. There are four Flight Technicians: one on the catwalk and three on Klaus' level. All appear deceased and all is quiet apart from an unnerving tapping as one Tech's mag boot repeatedly taps the side of a tool trolley as his leg spasms.

Taking in the room Klaus sees that all exits are shown as locked (but openable from this side). One exit (to his right) shows it remains unlocked after use (see massive arrow ). From his orientation briefing he knows this exit leads towards the station's Operations Bridge and further beyond that Engineering area.

Ms Yersinia Pestis is not present.

(OOC: Link to big map:
viewtopic.php?p=726496#p726496).

[Tiglath]

All aboard the Shuttle

After vectoring Klaus' team towards the fighter tunnel T'lia pilots the craft through the open landing bay doors and into the bay. She settles the shuttle into the designated landing area (labelled "cutter" on map). External direct and remote observation shows no one in the overwatch areas adjacent to the landing bay.

Actions?

Note: Klaus' and your maps overlap and see link to big map in post above.

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[joertexas]

All aboard the Shuttle

After vectoring Klaus' team towards the fighter tunnel T'lia pilots the craft through the open landing bay doors and into the bay. She settles the shuttle into the designated landing area (labelled "cutter" on map). External direct and remote observation shows no one in the overwatch areas adjacent to the landing bay.

Actions?

Note: Klaus' and your maps overlap ans see link to big map in post above.

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"Recon Team, with me," Prerna says on her team channel. She stands and prepares to disembark when T'Lia gives permission to open the hatch.

[BackworldTraveller]

Freya passes the recon team members camera-balls from her store of equipment and readies to unload the rest on "Go".

[helvorn]

Dzofin readies his weapons. He takes a recon ball as well and moves up to the hatch.

[shaidar]

Frank

As the shuttle comes in to dock Frank checks his gear and quietly watches the various teams prepare, comfortable that they know what they're doing.

"Let's start by securing the control and crew lounge areas and seeing what systems access it gives. If we enter using the airlock next to control then the shuttle should minimise visibility from the other observation areas. Unless there are other suggestions?"

[dongriffiths]

Klaus

All teams note Ms Pestis appears to have used an airborne agent to kill station personnel. Ensure full suit integrity before entry.

My squad ensure your suppressor is fitted and active. Naffo with me we'll see where she went, the rest of you check and secure the lounge area.

[Tiglath]

All aboard the Shuttle

After vectoring Klaus' team towards the fighter tunnel T'lia pilots the craft through the open landing bay doors and into the bay. She settles the shuttle into the designated landing area (labelled "cutter" on map). External direct and remote observation shows no one in the overwatch areas adjacent to the landing bay.

Actions?

Note: Klaus' and your maps overlap ans see link to big map in post above.

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"Recon Team, with me," Prerna says on her team channel. She stands and prepares to disembark when T'Lia gives permission to open the hatch.

T'lia cues you to disembark. She appears from the bridge wearing her "Merc" (Imperial) combat armour and toting a gauss rifle with an underbarrel grenade launcher. Before donning her helmet masks her features Prerna decides she reads her wife as "murderous".

Where are you headed when you do disembark?

[joertexas]

Where are you headed when you do disembark?

Prerna marks the airlock ahead of the shuttle and strides that way while marking her intended path to the facility's bridge. She sends a pulse of assurance and caution to T'Lia.