Army of the Southern Cross

[Orikanyo]

"Captain Walker,i'm Sergeant heinrich Schneider. You were the closest group we had on our radar so we came here as quickly as we could. We intercepted 8 MPAs on the way and destroyed them before coming here. We have a few more other groups, 12 signals out of the whole crew..." heinrich grimaced before continuing. "the problem is getting you all to safety. We can continue the search, it is likely the Zentraedi are still out there hunting themselves. I also fear those who are in need of medical attention. the crash site it'self may be a good place to search..."

He stopped his thoughts and looked to the Captain for orders.

 

[Sherwood]

The captain looks over at the other four members of the air crew, then back to Sgt. Schneider. "As long as you remember to come back for us, or get those guns out there silenced, we can wait here. Go find the rest of my crew and send them this way, and we can all hold out for a rescue chopper or some ground transport to get us back home."

 

[Orikanyo]

"Roger that Commander. We will find your crew as soon as possible and eliminate any hostiles in the area." the sergeant stated, feeling like this was going to be a long day. "then... Maybe we can see about tracing where that anti air battery is. those were ship cannons, using the advanced targeting to be used against smaller targets. that means they must have a instillation of heavy duty cannons.. or a zentraedi vessel. Regardless, we must see to it that the rest of the crew is recovered and safe."

 

[Psychie]

Moira looks over at Heinrich. "What do you want to do first? Look for the other survivors, locate the crash site of the Tiger Eye, or try and find the heavy guns that the Zentraedi are using to shut down the allied air power?"

 

[Orikanyo]

"Locating the crash site, likely that will be the center that most zentraedi fights will be, and likely will be a spot where people make flock to if they don't know where to go, or are attempting to help survivors." he gave his answer, one that he thought would be best. These type of situations it was hard to make the best choice, it was more likely it'd be the better or worse one.

 

[Psychie]

"Crash site it is. According to the map, it has come down in roughly one piece about ten miles from here." Moira steers her Spartas in the right direction, anxious to continue her lucky streak of getting kills and taking no damage.

 

[AldarisLordOfLight]

"So, secure the crash site, eh? We'll get to deny the enemy a victory then." Adrian shrugged before steering his Chimera. "Let's tip the scales in our favor, yeah?"

 

[Psychie]

Moira comments, "Another good reason to go to the crash site is that I might be able to recover some data from their computers to help us locate these guns that are out there. They may have gotten a look at the origin point of the lasers before they were hit by the missiles that took them down."

 

[Sherwood]

Eric replies, "If not, we may have to wipe out whatever is left, to make sure that the Zentraedi in the area do not seize any of our encryption gear or code books. Maybe a few well placed demo packs to keep all of that stuff out of their hands is what we need."

It doesn't take long before you can see a stretch of blackened earth and burnt foliage that marks the location of the crashed transport. Several large chunks of the aircraft are intact, broken up into three large pieces and several smaller ones that are engulfed in flames.

More disturbingly, there is a sizable Zentraedi presence here, including a Quel-Quallie Cyclops-class AWACs ship, six full-sized Zentraedi in lightweight infantry armor on foot (probably passengers from the Cyclops), four Female Powered Armor units, and at least a dozen micronized Zentraedi in light armor prowling around the rubble on foot, probably with the intent of getting those codes and encryption systems that Eric and Moira are interested in.

If you wish to engage, I'll need initiative rolls, please.

 

[Psychie]

Moira makes sure that her tank's radio is on is lowest power setting to keep from getting a stray signal out to warn the enemy that they are here. "That Quel-Quallie is a hard target to take down. It will take a lot of hurt before it is disabled. Also, it has an advanced EW suite that can scramble our systems like Adrian and I have been doing to other units. Its presence here is a real sign that the Zentraedi are serious about this offensive."

Spoiler

14 Sabot
10 Plasma
9 MPAT
5 HEAT
5 Canister
3 Smoke

 

[Orikanyo]

Following suit heinrich keeps as low profile as possible, energy wise and physically. "I see.. then that should be our first target, ocne that is done, the FPA, then we will mop up afterwards... may whatever god is watching us continue to bless our weapons... Give us a sign, and I'll pray for the rest of my life to yea..." a couple of seconds later... "..Worth a shot.. Regardless, lets focus our fire upon the Quel-Quallie. it likely has protection against EW... So best we focus on disrupting it the old fashioned way. We can't let those infantry get away either, if they get those codes..."

"Regardless... Are we ready?"

 

[AldarisLordOfLight]

"Damn, that's a large host. You're all right, we gotta get our hands dirty again. Can't have them running around with our codes now." Adrian whistled at the sight before him. The enemy really was serious for once with their operation against them.

"Right, let's get this show on the road, yeah? Awaiting your signal to fire." A determined look came on his face, it's now or never after all...

 

[Sherwood]

Combat Order:
21 - Adrian
18 - FPA 1-2
17 - Eric
15 - Infantry 1-6
12 - Heinrich
10 - Cyclops
9 - FPA 3-4
6 - Moira
4 - Micronized Infantry 1-10

We just need Silanon to give us a roll, then we can start this round off with a bang!

 

[Silanon]

"Ready, sarge - time to get their hands off of our toys. Certainly can't let them have the codes, and we just saw what a bit of intel on their end can do." Already lining up her main cannon for the first shot, Fia's hover tank slowly moves into position.

 

[Sherwood]

Silanon and AldarisLordOfLight are up first.

Combat Order:
23 - Fia <====
21 - Adrian <====
18 - FPA 1-2
17 - Eric
15 - Infantry 1-6
12 - Heinrich
10 - Cyclops
9 - FPA 3-4
6 - Moira
4 - Micronized Infantry 1-10

 

[Silanon]

The slow approach turns into a quick movement when Fia sees the opportunity to fire - the main gun, already pointed at the cyclops, swallows another one of her armor-piercing rounds, spitting it out only moments after to open up the squad's crescendo. "Sabot round's on the way - let's see how much that thing can take."

 

[Sherwood]

The first shot takes the Zentraedi unawares, and it slams into the side of the Cyclops with a solid hit.

AldarisLordOfLight is up

Combat Order:
23 - Fia [1]
21 - Adrian <====
18 - FPA 1-2
17 - Eric
15 - Infantry 1-6
12 - Heinrich
10 - Cyclops -80
9 - FPA 3-4
6 - Moira
4 - Micronized Infantry 1-10

 

[AldarisLordOfLight]

"We're gonna have to take down the large bastard first before taking down the little bastards!" Adrian hollered through comms. He loaded a Sabot round, took careful aim, and fired. "Shot on the way..."

 

[Sherwood]

Adrian's shot flies out, straight and true, and it too connects with the Cyclops, doing solid damage. The large vehicle still has well over 1,400 MDC left, so it will take some time to wipe it out.

The first two FPAs quickly turn and open up their missile racks on their shoulders, and each one fires off a spray of 10 mini-missiles, one targeting Fia and the second targeting Adrian. The missiles will hit unless you Chaff or Parry.

Eric adds his own cannon fire to the mix, firing a sabot round at the cyclops. His cannon lets out a loud 'klunk' as a dud round is ejected.

The six full sized Zentraedi infantry scramble for cover, but are out of range to fire back.

Orikanyo is up

Combat Order:
23 - Fia [1]
21 - Adrian [1]
18 - FPA 1-2 [1]
17 - Eric [1]
15 - Infantry 1-6 [1]
12 - Heinrich <====
10 - Cyclops -190
9 - FPA 3-4
6 - Moira
4 - Micronized Infantry 1-10

 

[Sherwood]

Forgot to tag Silanon and AldarisLordOfLight for your declaration of defense.

 

[AldarisLordOfLight]

"Again with the missiles, I have half a mind to add some just to give you annoying pricks a taste of your own medicine." Adrian said with a scowl before flipping the switch for the Chaff and flares.

 

[Sherwood]

Good news: The chaff and flares are successful in spoofing the missiles. All that happens is that you are a bit rattled by the shockwaves from that many missiles exploding around you.

Orikanyo is up, and Silanon needs to make his defense

Combat Order:
23 - Fia [1]
21 - Adrian [1]
18 - FPA 1-2 [1]
17 - Eric [1]
15 - Infantry 1-6 [1]
12 - Heinrich <====
10 - Cyclops -190
9 - FPA 3-4
6 - Moira
4 - Micronized Infantry 1-10

 

[Silanon]

Following Adrian's example, Fia also activates the chaffs, trying to distract the missiles - better things to do than getting torn apart by a swarm of flying explosives. "Wondering if you could add external rocket launchers to the tank - just for that extra punch in the beginning. Gotta ask command about that; we're experimental, after all."

 

[Silanon]

...

 

[Sherwood]

Once more, luck is on your side as the missiles just barely miss your tank. As they explode around you, you realize that you will need a new paint job as the shrapnel tears at your armor.

Orikanyo is up