D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
"Sergeant. Permission to confirm kill on the MPA?" Marlon asked. He wasnt that keen on not seeing the enemy die. Not out of some sick pleasure, mind you better to be safe than sorry.
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Robotech - Southern Cross Adventure
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Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
With an exultant yell, Deunan pumps her fist in victory. "Yes! Our first fight, and we have the Zeeks on the run! Excellent work!" In a more sedate tone of voice, she kicks in the squad band on the radio. "Do it, just watch your back. Keep your comms open! Lieutenant, we have zero contacts up front. What is the status of the convoy? What are your orders?"
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
Marlon couldn't help but smile at the sergeant's enthusiasm. A victory was certainly a good way to start a tour. "Yes ma'am!"
Marlon switched to battleoid mode, and cautiously, but quickly, advanced on the area where the last MPA fell. EU-11 raised and ready.
Marlon switched to battleoid mode, and cautiously, but quickly, advanced on the area where the last MPA fell. EU-11 raised and ready.
WlfSamurai
Maelstrom Engineer
Alissa transforms back to battloid and strolls back to the convoy, gunpod ready.
“Sergeant,” she says in the squad comm channel, “reporting damage, but still fully operational. I’ll keep the six until all is assessed and we’re on the move again.” If Deunan agrees, Alissa will take up overwatch on the convoy’s six.
“Sergeant,” she says in the squad comm channel, “reporting damage, but still fully operational. I’ll keep the six until all is assessed and we’re on the move again.” If Deunan agrees, Alissa will take up overwatch on the convoy’s six.
Psychie
Princess Psychie
Lt. Calderon walks his damaged Tomahawk towards the front of the convoy, pausing to fire a blast from one of its heavy particle cannons into the rubble of a downed Zentraedi mecha before he calls out on the radio. "Sgt. Parker! Get on the horn and tell Anton-17 that we were just attacked, and get me some air support to get us the rest of the way there in one piece! I want to know what our casualties are, and their status. Do we need an airlift for anyone?"
"On it, sir! Jamming seems to be gone, so I should be able to get a signal out."
"Good. Sgt. Conway, how are your people? I see that your squad is still intact. What is your status?"
While the troops on the ground begin the process of securing the perimeter and getting a handle on the wounded, Neo uses the squad-only channel to make a report. "Sergeant? As we were fighting, I was doing a bit of signal searching to try and locate what band the Zentraedi were using so we can get an idea of what they were doing. I was able to stumble across a blurb that must have been them, but I don't know what to make of it. Here, listen to this." She plays a brief recording of a man's voice speaking in Zentraedi. "We have what we came for! Break off and move out!" She looks concerned over the video. "I saw on my radar that just after that message was sent, several of the Male Powered Armor flew off in a tight formation. It must have been the Zentraedi sending that message. What could it mean?"
"On it, sir! Jamming seems to be gone, so I should be able to get a signal out."
"Good. Sgt. Conway, how are your people? I see that your squad is still intact. What is your status?"
While the troops on the ground begin the process of securing the perimeter and getting a handle on the wounded, Neo uses the squad-only channel to make a report. "Sergeant? As we were fighting, I was doing a bit of signal searching to try and locate what band the Zentraedi were using so we can get an idea of what they were doing. I was able to stumble across a blurb that must have been them, but I don't know what to make of it. Here, listen to this." She plays a brief recording of a man's voice speaking in Zentraedi. "We have what we came for! Break off and move out!" She looks concerned over the video. "I saw on my radar that just after that message was sent, several of the Male Powered Armor flew off in a tight formation. It must have been the Zentraedi sending that message. What could it mean?"
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
(What is the Status of the MPA that Marlon went to check? The one that fell out of sight.)
Rykon
Five Thousand Club
Alan turned his radio to the squad band, "Sarge, you need to let the Lieutenant know the count of troops we just faced so they don't think we were up here just twiddling our thumbs while they got pounded by heavy fire. The last thing I want is to hit the base with mess and latrine duty for the next month. Also, I'm pretty sure a salvage team will probably want their hands on all this scrap. Givin 'em a count would probably make their lives easier too."
Psychie
Princess Psychie
(Sorry, I missed that! Jitters from running my first combat!)
Marlon goes tromping through the thick trees in search of the fallen Male Powered Armor. It is thick growth, even for your smaller mecha, and it does take you a bit of time to get to the trail of broken branches and trees that mark where the Powered Suit flew through here as it was crashing. When you finally break through into some clear, open area, you see that the powered suit is up on its feet, badly damaged but still functional. The Zentraedi mecha seems to be disoriented, probably from the crash landing.
If you want to attack, you can make a single to hit roll before having to go to initiative.
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
What would be a good way to go about disabling him with the mechanics at hand? Disarming him?(though still has chest grenade launcher) A way to disable the suit with him trapped inside? Taking out a leg? Asking "nicely"?
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
Deunan responds to the Lieutenant, "Sir, we've taken some armor damage from our targets from some lucky hits, but all five of us are combat ready. In fact, I have one of my squad out hunting a downed Power Armor in the jungle. Sir? Just to let you know, my radio expert reports to me that she intercepted a radio signal, probably from the Zentraedi. It seemed to indicate that they were after a specific target. Did it seem like that the attack was focused on any one particular transport?"
Psychie
Princess Psychie
If you were to try to target a leg, the RDF data files will tell you that the armor of the upper leg is rated at 80 MD, and the lower leg is 100 MD. If you blow a leg off at the knee, the operator inside will still be alive and well, since his own legs don't go all the way to the feet of the suit. That would keep it from running away, but it can still fly, if it has the ability to lift itself up and boost away. But if you do hit the leg and disable it, you might be able to convince the pilot inside to surrender or get blasted. You have already seen that he is willing to run instead of fighting to the death, so it might be possible to have him give up.
In the video feed, you can see the man frown. "Sgt. Cole, didn't you tell me that you saw a pair of the enemy grab a trailer and fly off with it?"
"Yes, sir. They ripped it off of the cab of the truck that was pulling it along and boosted away. I don't think that they even fired a shot at all."
"Hmmm. Now that you mention it, I think you're right. Once that trailer was grabbed, the rest just bolted. Sgt. Conway, tell your radio operator that he did a good job picking up on that. Write up a commendation for him once we get to Anton-17 and I'll add my signature to it. We now need to find out what was in that transport container, like now."
"On it, sir!"
As all of this is going on, you can see on your radar that there are four airborne targets flying in, with the IFF transponders signalling that they are three Comanchero gunship helicopters from Anton-17 escorting a Supply Sergeant transport helicopter coming to evac the wounded. Luckily, there are few critical patients to be taken out by air, but there are some fatalities to report.
The transport chopper comes in for a quick landing, and several medics come running out to help treat the wounded.
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
Deunan smiles. Good to hear Lt. Calderon giving praise out to my team. I'll make sure to write that report up on her for him to sign. She deserves the pat on the back. "Good job, Neo! Nice work." Shifting gears in her head, she clicks over to the squad channel on the comms. "Cpl. McKinney! What is your status on that Zentraedi you went after? Do you need back-up?
D. Rex
D. Rex
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
What Marlon heard on the coms was interesting enough. So this was a good opportunity as any to get some answers. If not? Well, he would be able to sleep just fine after killing another giant.
"Wounded armor fleeing. Attempting non lethal engagement. Might get some answers. You want to prepare a plan B to take him down if he takes to the air." Marlom said over squad radio.
He quickly switched from battleoid to tank. Taking aim on the Zentraedi and preparing to fire.
Sabot loaded. Aimed at the knee.
"Wounded armor fleeing. Attempting non lethal engagement. Might get some answers. You want to prepare a plan B to take him down if he takes to the air." Marlom said over squad radio.
He quickly switched from battleoid to tank. Taking aim on the Zentraedi and preparing to fire.
Sabot loaded. Aimed at the knee.
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
Through his tank speakers he would speak loudly to the Zentraedi after firing, "Surrender and you will get out of this alive!"
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
Deunan's head pops up when she hears Marlon's report. "Neo! Get out there and give him some backup! McKinney, you have friendlies on the way, so watch your fire! Lt. Calderon, can we get one of the rotorheads to fly over and give my man some air support?"
Psychie
Princess Psychie
The sabot round flies out and slams into the knee, blasting the lower leg completely off and sending the armor suit tumbling down to land on its back. As it tries to sit up to look at you, you hear a reply from the Zentraedi. "It matters not if you take me alive, Micronian! Our mission here is already a success, and you cannot change that. Do what you will."
At the convoy, orders are sent and one of the helicopters breaks off from is orbit and jets out to give some support to Marlon, with Neo following along at her best speed. She calls to Marlon, "I'm coming in on your six, and you have airborne back-up on the way, too! Just hold on for a minute longer and we'll be there!"
At the convoy, orders are sent and one of the helicopters breaks off from is orbit and jets out to give some support to Marlon, with Neo following along at her best speed. She calls to Marlon, "I'm coming in on your six, and you have airborne back-up on the way, too! Just hold on for a minute longer and we'll be there!"
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
"Zeek down. Preparing to contain now." Marlon reported, "And copy that Neo."
Double checking to make sure his gun feed was on, he stepped his tank closer. But stopped well out of melee range. Keeping the cannon trained on the armor.
"Yeah, funny how some things can't be undone." Marlon said over the speakers. "But that doesn't mean you can't give me some answers. Cooperate and we will get you patched up, and detained peacefully. Don't, and you can guess what will happen, and we will just find somebody else. It's that simple. Now me personally, I would rather not have to kill ya if I don't have to."
Double checking to make sure his gun feed was on, he stepped his tank closer. But stopped well out of melee range. Keeping the cannon trained on the armor.
"Yeah, funny how some things can't be undone." Marlon said over the speakers. "But that doesn't mean you can't give me some answers. Cooperate and we will get you patched up, and detained peacefully. Don't, and you can guess what will happen, and we will just find somebody else. It's that simple. Now me personally, I would rather not have to kill ya if I don't have to."
Psychie
Princess Psychie
The Zentraedi pauses for a long moment, pondering his options. Then, the distinctive sound of a helicopter can be heard as the gunship slows down overhead. A moment after that, Neo jumps into the small clearing in her hover tank, her Eu-11 trained on the damaged suit. The pilot of the Male Powered Armor finally says, "Very well, Micronian. You leave me little choice."
He suddenly grasps his suit's hands over the barrel of the chest-mounted grenade launcher and he yells, "Long live High Lord Taniya!" Then the pilot fires the launcher, letting the grenades detonate right on top of him, blowing the suit to bits.
Neo stands there, momentarily stunned at the act. "Wh-why did he . . . why did he do that? We wound't have killed him! Its not like we are the murderers that they are!" She lowers her mecha's rifle, looking over at Marlon in confusion.
Back at the convoy, the medics have the Supply Sergeant helicopter loaded up with the wounded, and it begins to spin its blades up to take off, and it is escorted off on its way by one of the Comanchero gunships. The Lieutenant finally gives the order to load up the remaining vehicles with as much as they can carry and move out to Anton-17 before anything else goes wrong. He waits long enough for Marlon and Neo to come back to the road, determined to not leave anyone behind.
It takes about another half hour of travel before you come to the hill that Anton-17 is positioned on. Lt. Calderon calls for a halt, "Anton-17, the resupply convoy is now at the outer edge of your minefield. Please deactivate the mines. Transmitting recognition codes."
"Stand by for verification." A few seconds go by, then you hear, "Identity confirmed. Turning off the AM-1's on the road. For your own safety, do not leave the highway."
"Understood, Anton-17"
When the convoy gets closer to the temporary base, you can see that it has suffered some sizable damage. Parts of the outer wall has blast scars on it, and several of the gun towers are under reconstruction. Rubble of at least fifteen different Regult Battle Pods can be seen in a rough pile at the base of the hill, and there are the burned out husks of four Destroids that are being scrapped, too badly damaged to bother to repair. A chilling sight, especially to the young pilots of the ASC.
He suddenly grasps his suit's hands over the barrel of the chest-mounted grenade launcher and he yells, "Long live High Lord Taniya!" Then the pilot fires the launcher, letting the grenades detonate right on top of him, blowing the suit to bits.
Neo stands there, momentarily stunned at the act. "Wh-why did he . . . why did he do that? We wound't have killed him! Its not like we are the murderers that they are!" She lowers her mecha's rifle, looking over at Marlon in confusion.
Back at the convoy, the medics have the Supply Sergeant helicopter loaded up with the wounded, and it begins to spin its blades up to take off, and it is escorted off on its way by one of the Comanchero gunships. The Lieutenant finally gives the order to load up the remaining vehicles with as much as they can carry and move out to Anton-17 before anything else goes wrong. He waits long enough for Marlon and Neo to come back to the road, determined to not leave anyone behind.
It takes about another half hour of travel before you come to the hill that Anton-17 is positioned on. Lt. Calderon calls for a halt, "Anton-17, the resupply convoy is now at the outer edge of your minefield. Please deactivate the mines. Transmitting recognition codes."
"Stand by for verification." A few seconds go by, then you hear, "Identity confirmed. Turning off the AM-1's on the road. For your own safety, do not leave the highway."
"Understood, Anton-17"
When the convoy gets closer to the temporary base, you can see that it has suffered some sizable damage. Parts of the outer wall has blast scars on it, and several of the gun towers are under reconstruction. Rubble of at least fifteen different Regult Battle Pods can be seen in a rough pile at the base of the hill, and there are the burned out husks of four Destroids that are being scrapped, too badly damaged to bother to repair. A chilling sight, especially to the young pilots of the ASC.
WlfSamurai
Maelstrom Engineer
“They’ve taken a beating, Sir,” Alissa says over the squad comm. It was obvious, of course, But, she says it mechanically as her mind works. Why hit the base? Was it a distraction when the other element went for the trailer?
“Might be a good idea to keep our team in patrolling shifts while they patch up, sir.”
“Might be a good idea to keep our team in patrolling shifts while they patch up, sir.”
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
Part of him suspected this would happen. "Because," Marlon said as he looked over the mangled remains of the power armor. "Whatever plans they had for whatever it was that they took, he valued the outcome more than his life." He explained. Despite having just dispatched a number of them, watching one kill themselves in such a way was a bit eerie.
"I'd like to know what it was they took... but I suppose that sort of thing is something I'd wager the higher ups will tell us to keep our nose out of. But one thing we do know first hand. Is this Taniya chick apparently has really inspired these folk. Disgruntled Zentraedi, these are not."
Marlon shook his head, "Oh well, come one tricecream, let's go catch up with Sarge." He said with a bit of spring to his voice, so the younger one didn't have to dwell too much on the scene.
He would report to the Sergeant accordingly, and upload the video feed of the encounter for review in case it was needed.
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Taking a look at the base, it was about what Marlon had expected, judging from the reports he read on the plane. But seeing it in person was a still a grim reminder that this was indeed a battlezone.
He would wait behind the Sergeant, waiting for to give out orders or for to receive new ones from the Lt.
"Also, let's not neglect our own. A few of took some hits, it's easier to patch them up while it's just a scratch than a large hole... though from the looks of things here, we are hardly the highest priority. But it is still something to keep in mind if we do go out. On the plus side, if I'm allowed to be morbid... there is plenty of scrap to use."
Though the more he looked around, the more he saw that he could help with when not on patrol. And from the look of things, the base needed all the help it could get.
"I'd like to know what it was they took... but I suppose that sort of thing is something I'd wager the higher ups will tell us to keep our nose out of. But one thing we do know first hand. Is this Taniya chick apparently has really inspired these folk. Disgruntled Zentraedi, these are not."
Marlon shook his head, "Oh well, come one tricecream, let's go catch up with Sarge." He said with a bit of spring to his voice, so the younger one didn't have to dwell too much on the scene.
He would report to the Sergeant accordingly, and upload the video feed of the encounter for review in case it was needed.
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Taking a look at the base, it was about what Marlon had expected, judging from the reports he read on the plane. But seeing it in person was a still a grim reminder that this was indeed a battlezone.
He would wait behind the Sergeant, waiting for to give out orders or for to receive new ones from the Lt.
"Also, let's not neglect our own. A few of took some hits, it's easier to patch them up while it's just a scratch than a large hole... though from the looks of things here, we are hardly the highest priority. But it is still something to keep in mind if we do go out. On the plus side, if I'm allowed to be morbid... there is plenty of scrap to use."
Though the more he looked around, the more he saw that he could help with when not on patrol. And from the look of things, the base needed all the help it could get.
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Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
As the convoy travels along, Deunan does her best to try and find out the contents of the missing transport by first checking the listed cargo manifest for the convoy and seeing what was missing from that list. If that doesn't work, she considers using her GMP credentials to access files from the computers at Brazilia Base. The downside to that is she may have to wait to do that until they actually get to Anton-17.
In the meantime, Deunan keeps close watch for other nasties out on the highway. Using their squad only radio band, she listens to the chatter of the team. She offers up, "Well, most of us took a bit of damage in that fight, so we'll need some time in the shop getting our armor patched up to full. We watch out carefully, and when the order is given, we'll strike against the enemy with speed, and we'll show them just what the Army of the Southern Cross is capable of. Everyone, good job out there."
The sight of the damaged mecha at Anton-17 is a sobering image. "Once we get inside, lets report in, check our gear, and get the lay of the land while the techs determine which mecha to start on first."
In the meantime, Deunan keeps close watch for other nasties out on the highway. Using their squad only radio band, she listens to the chatter of the team. She offers up, "Well, most of us took a bit of damage in that fight, so we'll need some time in the shop getting our armor patched up to full. We watch out carefully, and when the order is given, we'll strike against the enemy with speed, and we'll show them just what the Army of the Southern Cross is capable of. Everyone, good job out there."
The sight of the damaged mecha at Anton-17 is a sobering image. "Once we get inside, lets report in, check our gear, and get the lay of the land while the techs determine which mecha to start on first."
Psychie
Princess Psychie
Deunan will quickly discover that your security clearance level is not high enough to directly access the contents of the missing transport container. That tells you a bit. If it was loaded with baked beans and armor plating, it wouldn't need a security clearance to get access. You also know that you will need to get your hands on a computer with a good internet connection to be able to get in touch with Brazilia Base to try and get the information. It might be possible for you to learn just what was in there with a few well placed questions to the personnel of Anton-17.
When you pull into the armored walls of the BSURP, you are directed to park your tanks inside a large above ground mecha storage bay. Inside the armored building you can see that the bay also holds two more Tomahawks, both of which show signs of recent damage that has been repaired.
Dismounting from your tanks, the five of you are met by a pair of officers; both Lieutenants, one is a woman with 1st Lieutenant's bars on her in a clean, crisp uniform with the name tag showing 'Hulsizer', and the man is a 2nd Lieutenant in a dirt and grease stained set of overalls with the name 'Danfield' on his chest. The woman steps forward. "Welcome to our little slice of life here in the Control Zone. I am Lieutenant Elaine Hulsizer, and I am the executive officer here at Anton-17. Capt. Dale Shumer is the base commander, and he wishes me to offer up his apology that he is not here in person to meet you, but he's currently occupied, and will be available to see you shortly. This is Lt. Max Danfield, our chief grease monkey here."
He nods as Lt. Hulsizer introduces him. "I wanted to get a good look at these tanks I've been hearing so much about. Don't worry, though. I'm fully qualified to keep them running in top shape, and me and my team will have them purring like kittens soon enough." Just as promised, several men and women with their own set of dingy overalls come over, tools in hand, with others heading to the Tomahawk from the convoy that took a beating. "I got this covered, XO. Go ahead and get these guys processed in."
"Thank you, Max. Ok, lets get your gear stowed away in your rooms and show you around."
When you pull into the armored walls of the BSURP, you are directed to park your tanks inside a large above ground mecha storage bay. Inside the armored building you can see that the bay also holds two more Tomahawks, both of which show signs of recent damage that has been repaired.
Dismounting from your tanks, the five of you are met by a pair of officers; both Lieutenants, one is a woman with 1st Lieutenant's bars on her in a clean, crisp uniform with the name tag showing 'Hulsizer', and the man is a 2nd Lieutenant in a dirt and grease stained set of overalls with the name 'Danfield' on his chest. The woman steps forward. "Welcome to our little slice of life here in the Control Zone. I am Lieutenant Elaine Hulsizer, and I am the executive officer here at Anton-17. Capt. Dale Shumer is the base commander, and he wishes me to offer up his apology that he is not here in person to meet you, but he's currently occupied, and will be available to see you shortly. This is Lt. Max Danfield, our chief grease monkey here."
He nods as Lt. Hulsizer introduces him. "I wanted to get a good look at these tanks I've been hearing so much about. Don't worry, though. I'm fully qualified to keep them running in top shape, and me and my team will have them purring like kittens soon enough." Just as promised, several men and women with their own set of dingy overalls come over, tools in hand, with others heading to the Tomahawk from the convoy that took a beating. "I got this covered, XO. Go ahead and get these guys processed in."
"Thank you, Max. Ok, lets get your gear stowed away in your rooms and show you around."
Rykon
Five Thousand Club
Alan saluted, smiled, gave thanks where appropriate, but ultimately fell in behind his squad leader silently. Not really much room in military etiquette to properly thank these folks like I would back home... That's a shame. On their tour, he made sure to note where the crucial locations were for the average enlisted man to NCO, bathrooms, breakrooms, and the mess hall. If there was anything more frustrating on a new deployment it was getting lost when nature called, boredom struck, or hunger set in. Something told Alan the exercise may be pointless, however, as the loss of that cargo likely meant that they'd be on their way back out as soon as the tanks were back in peak condition. Ugh... I just hope those warmongering space-dorks didn't snatch our personal cargo... My heavy weapons were in that load...
Sherwood
Luna's Concubine
At the arrival of the two officers, Deunan will go to the position of attention and snap out a salute. "Ma'am, Sgt. Darian Conway and the 3rd Heavy Recon Squad reporting as ordered. I speak for all of us when I say that we are anxious to get to work, and we are ready for any entanglements we run into with the Zentraedi."
When Lt. Hulsizer says to follow her, she will shoulder her hefty duffle bag and follows the other woman. As they walk, Deunan asks, "Ma'am? We have heard some reports about what happened here, but what is the straight story? What have we gotten into out here? How bad is it?"
When Lt. Hulsizer says to follow her, she will shoulder her hefty duffle bag and follows the other woman. As they walk, Deunan asks, "Ma'am? We have heard some reports about what happened here, but what is the straight story? What have we gotten into out here? How bad is it?"
D. Rex
Magic Eight Ball
(Skip my post this time, been a little too tired to post effectively. Assume that Marlon is following and putting his stuff up too. Lol just dont want to hold up the flow )
