But I was just going to go to bed!

Alright Shooting Stars this is how its done, Give me your callsign and your preferred combat designation. I will only take the fastest and the best. Because frankly I want to come back o mothership in one piece Kapeesh ? These frakking Makarians think they rule the black ? well they got another thing coming when it comes to sheer ballsiness.

Alright ROLL CALL GO GO GO

RAVEN, Reporting for duty SIR!

>>12743039

Reporting for duty, Orbital.

WHO WANTS TO BE RED LEADER?!?

ALRIGHT FOOTSOLDIERS I KNOW YOU'RE RARING TO GUT THOSE BIRD MOTHER FRAKKERS BUT TODAY WE LEAVE THIS FIGHT TO THE FLYBOYS WHILE WE SIT BACK- HOPEFULLY ON INSERTION PODS, PRAYING FOR A GOLDEN CYCLE WHERE WE CAN ACTUALLY BOARD THEM.

NEW RECRUITS ONLY , ROLL A NEW CLONE IF YOU FEEL YOU'RE NOT GETTING ENOUGH ACTION FROM THE GROUND.

>>12743095
THIS GUY, SIR!

(phew I was about to go to bed I'd have missed another)

Reporting back after a time off in pilot's training sir!

Joker signing in.

Well, I was trained in civil engineering Orbital- besides, it'll be a nice change of pace NOT to be shot at for once

Apollo Above reporting in. Let's give 'em hell boys.

>>12743114
Err, rather, reporting for duty, we haven't met

>>12743101
Raven has opted to use the variable performance Stork heavy bomber. With one gunner seat available, Bombers can release a nuklear payload that can be sent into drift, relative to the Bomber's speed. It can also be remotely detonated and allows for limited visibility into fog of war.

Fang leader, reporting. Let's show these Maks how its done

>>12743119

Badhand, I was unaware that you were also trained in flying SPACESHIPS.

How long do these threads last? If <2 hours, I might sign on as a G... because G.

Damnit, who was messing with my frequencies?

Command, Requesting specs on my new rig, specifically the function and proper use of the weapons.

>herp

>>12743147
If you're lucky it MIGHT end in 2 hours.

>>12743145
Dry dock sir- wouldn't be up in the sky, just keeping 'em fixed.
I may not be able to fly 'em, but I the engineering used to keep them and most of the basic ground pounders is the same.
Plus, nobody carries boom like the Navy.

I have all the memories of a technician, guess I'll do best as support here.

"oh... oh no. There's going to be evasive actions aren't there?"

Fang two, standing by.

If I am reading that right, the C, O, and M has gunnery seats for G cannons?
What is the 4L speed of P?

>>12743179
>>12743176
Ah, good. Sombodies gotta keep these hunka-junks running.
I'm more then willing to sign off if you think my help isn't needed Command

Lead Foot here, ready for engagement.

Changing to P3.
Or should I go M?

We really need some G's in here. Because every man needs a little G.

>>12743199
Fang 3, seeing an error in your register code, be advised.

>>12743185

((so excited to see another MondayQuest, I put my trip in the wrong field...))

Flight Roster:
[O1] Raven
[GO]

[I1] Wildcat - you have chosen the Interceptor a high performance skirmisher capable of ultra long range arrays. With the beam array, interceptors can target multiple units in a straight line and can also reflexively fire at units at the their heading. If one action is reserved.
[P1] Roosevelt
[P2] Apollo
[P3] Reagan

[C1] Joker

[M1] Badhand

To my understanding this is how it's working. there is a flagship. This is what the Gs are on and defending. This is also where the Ms are deploying in I'm assuming. The rest of the ships are sortieing against an attackign force.

>>12743216

Corrected Fang One. These Com systems are a real treat to work with.

>>12743233
Assigned and ready.

>>12743233
(I'm reagan and roosevelt, I changed after you said new recruits only, I'd prefer to keep roosevelte as a rifleman if that's ok)

Is this thing on? It's not on?! Oh, no, it's on.

Ah, Cork reporting in, sir!

Did I miss the fight?

Tyler, suited up and ready to fly.

>>12743233

((And I assume the Velocity 6/8 means that you can change your heading by 6 units up to 8 times before running our of fuel?))

>>12743215
>We can leave those to droids, AIs, or TAs, if no one is willing to play stationary gunner.

". . ." Clone sold- Clone pilot tests the system of the lumbering behemoth. All green. Gunnery droids and AIs respond to his silent queries. He signals back to the Major.

"-green."

". . ."The comm frequency blips as the clone soldier gives the monitor a whack. The callsign changes.

Please hold while movement in zerospace is defined...

Wait never mind, I need gunners if I'm flying this thing. Someone be my gunner please...?

"I've made it to the docks, standing by."

>>12743253
I guess...you're my gunner?

"Well shit. YOU FLYBOYS BETTER NOT GET THE REST OF US KILLED, Y'HEAR!?

Fuck man I hate naval combat. Can't do shit unless there's a boarding action..."

(Can't stay up late tonight, so I'll catch this on sup/tg/! Good luck.)

>>12743281
I'm a gunner! At least I'm pretty sure I am. I can help you out.

I am in the right turret aren't I?

>>12743323

I think so, I just drive the thing. I hear your missiles are guided.

So, how does this stuff work again?
Let's see- spanner. Check
Wrench.
Check
Transmoleculer welder.
Check
Oh, look, and a humorous motivational poster.
Hehe. That silly nilldog wants a cheeseburger!

Flight Roster:
[O1] Raven
[OG1] Cork

[I1] Wildcat - you have chosen the Interceptor a high performance skirmisher capable of ultra long range arrays. With the beam array, interceptors can target multiple units in a straight line and can also reflexively fire at units at the their heading. If one action is reserved.
[I2] Fang
[I3] Leadfoot

[P1] Roosevelt
[P2] Apollo
[P3] Reagan


[C1] Joker
[C2] Wierd

[M1] Badhand

>>12743337
Uhhh guess you're not my gunner. I didn't notice the Os had a spot for one.

>>12743256

"Tyler, suggest you transfer to a gunnery position on either [C1] or [C2]."

iiThere can only be one mothership for this battle.

All other Ms. please reassign !!


Flight Roster:
[O1] Raven
[GO]

[I1] Wildcat - you have chosen the Interceptor a high performance skirmisher capable of ultra long range arrays. With the beam array, interceptors can target multiple units in a straight line and can also reflexively fire at units at the their heading. If one action is reserved.
[P1] Roosevelt
[P2] Apollo
[P3] Reagan

[C1] Joker

[M1] Badhand -There can only be one mothership for this battle.

All other Ms. please reassign.

>>12743332
Yeah! Homing missiles! Just have to time the firing right.

Yes. Great! Ok, totally not in the wrong turret this time.

Sir, I customized my ship, hope you don't mind.

>>12743276

"Sorry weird, looks like you've got to play on another ship. You can be a gunner; we always need more gunners. Or an interceptor. That'd be nice too."

(Hey, if somebody else wants to cover repairs, that's fine by me: I just wanted to make sure somebody was around to cover your guys asses)

>>12743356
Psssttt, reassign to be my gunners people.

>>12743356
>>12743251
Sir I hate to be that guy but...
(I'll play both if you want to more Ps or whatever)

>>12743371
"-mmph." Clone pilot abandons seat, and trudges back to hangar to choose a ship. Droids and AIs shut off as he passes by them.

>Probably should have asked his earlier, but the interceptor only gets 2 shots before it has to reload? And what is the little bar next to the HP?

>>12743346
>>12743346
Wait, what?! I'm in the wrong turret! Oh, crap I'm in the wrong turret. This is just like that dream I keep having.

Somebody tell me where I'm supposed to go!

(Pardon me, didn't know M was for mothership, thought it was just repair bays.)

"King reporting."

Gunners are allowed Homing Hunter Missiles. Capable of being controlled. Moves 5 spaces in any direction without regards to "slip"

>>12743405

M, I believe, stands for the repair ships. However, an additional interceptor is nice.

"Good to have you King, stand by for launch..."
>King? Freelancer?

(I'm not seeing any dice scores for my predator, how exactly do my weapons function?)

Ok, new turret! Am I in the right one this time?

>>12743405
Welcome to Fang Squadron, King. Switch designation to 4, I'm counting on you to watch our backs.

>>12743408
> So O, C, and M cannot use Homing but can fire cannons normally?
> What is the velocity of C?
> Do Gs in C & M control all cannons or just one?

". . ." Clone pilot, no clone gunner plops down on the gunnery seat of the first behemoth, re-prepping the system. Again.

>>12743422

>>(OC said only one Mothership for this battle and asked for others to reassign, so I guess M is for Mothership)
> Drake King, actually. Used the name when playing SS13 :/

About Thrusters:

AEROSPACE and Naval units can
>Set their velocities.
>Set heading.

[Stabiliize] Takes one action

During the enemy's turn:
Your craft continues in its current course.

Added note: Moving at X and a Half Squares is fine.

>>12743450

Oh. Whatever works.

> During the enemy's turn: Your craft continues in its current course.
!!!! MAKE NOTE OF THAT PART !!!!!

added cruiser stats.

". . ."

>>12743379
>>12743147

I'd call sign Harlequin and be your gunner bro, but the work does not allow me to stay up for the next 2+ hours. /cry

runs into the hanger out of breath "Zombie reporting for duty stick me in a turret Sir."

". . ."

> Totally stumped. M is [M]othership. C is [C]ruiser. So can I take C2?

>Ok, just a tad confused, who am I assigned to?

balls, seems I've just missed the mark, room for anyone else?

Updated flight roster. Say something if you don't like it.

<Claw Squadron> (Includes [P])
[O1] Raven
[OG1] Cork
[O2] Tyler
[OG2] <Vacant>

[P1] Reagan
[P2] Apollo

<Fang Squadron>
[I1] Wildcat
[I2] Biz
[I3] Lead foot
[I4] King

[C1] Joker
[CG1] Zombie
[CG2] +weird+
[CG3~6] <Vacant>

[M1] Badhand

>>12743515

"We can take up to 3 more individual ships. Or you can jump into a gunnery seat, clone. Make your choice."

> (I'm not seeing any dice scores for my predator, how exactly do my weapons function?)
> Someone was asking this.

> One more Cruiser with dumb Droid Gunners or be a Gunner to utilize those Homing Hunter Missiles? Hmm...

"Fang 4, all systems green and ready for launch."

>>12743519
Okay, good to know.

>Raven is still here right?

>>12743540

If he's not, then guess who gets to take over? But unless stated otherwise, you can't control from the gunner's seat.

> Welp. Whatever.

>>12743540
>Yessir.

>>12743525
This Clone is ready to be your next top ace SIR! Please assign me to a wing SIR!

>>12743519
I've got your back Storks. Ain't nothin I can't handle.

>>12743559

"I would prefer that you take either an Interceptor or a Predator. The choice is up to you."

What in the name of sweet Fuck-all is "ZeboSpace"?

So, I'm just repairing stuff, right?
Cause I don't know shit about piloting a goddamn mothership

takes his seat, checking and prepping "Lets tear em up boys."

>>12743589

I'd imagine you just sit back and look menacing while keeping everyone armed and fueled.

>>12743589
Keep those turrets hot. We'll do the rest.

Fouche reporting to Wildcat, new recruit waiting to fly circles around these bombers SIR!

Ok, I've got this. I've totally got this! I'm in the right turret, my system are checking out, I'm totally good.

Everything's coming up Cork!

>>12743635
>>12743615
That I kind handle
Heh, if I close my eyes and ignore the ozone, it's almost like I'm back on nova terra working in my dad's garage.
...
'cept he wasn't my dad- and this is all just memories imprinted in my head.
... Goddamn it I hate being a clone some times.

>>12743589
". . ." Clone soldier types.
> Query: Mothership stationary?
> If query answer = yes, CO Mothership capable
> Badhand => Cruiser?

>>12743589

"All pilots, you can slave your empty gunnery seat, however should you choose to do so, you will be unable to utilize the turret's homing missile. Additionally, you may set turrets to <OVERWATCH>, however you won't be able to do anything with them during your turn."

"I also have word that we have space to deploy one additional cruiser, WEIRD."

>>12743637
Set designation to I5, kid. No heroics, lets keep things nice and clean.

Badhand is Mother ship 1

How he ended up hitting two combat softwares at once is beyond comprehension.

>>12743683
(sorry guys. If you want I'll change trips)

>>12743672
"-?!?!" Clone soldier throws up hands in the air, then storms angrily out of the seat. Again.

> Walker: Ask OC in AIM about Predator dice

>>12743716

No, that's fine. You're lucky, since you're not likely to die in the Mothership, hopefully.

Will post the final pilot roster in 5 minutes...

>>12743678
Yes Captain My Captain, starting take off redundancy checks now.

"-? -!! -?!? -. -! -." Clone-- Clone whatever re-starts the second [C]ruiser ship, and at the same time reactivates the gunnery Droids and AIs.

> Heh. :D
> So I have 6 Gs without Homing slaved to me control, correct?

TIME'S UP BITCHES, ARE YOU READY TO FLY AND DIE?!?

FINAL ROSTER:

<Claw Squadron>
[O1] Raven
[OG1] Cork
[O2] Tyler
[OG2] <Vacant>

[P1] Reagan
[P2] Apollo

<Fang Squadron>
[I1] Wildcat
[I2] Biz
[I3] Lead foot
[I4] King
[I5] Fouche

[C1] Joker
[CG1] Zombie
[CG3~6] <Vacant>
[C2] +weird+

[M1] Badhand

testing comms 1 2 3
testing comms 1 2, FRAKKING FREQUENCIES, HOW DO THEY WORK?
ha-hem, it seems everything is in order now

All right, boys, sharpen your teeth and lock your jaw, were gonna bites these Maks on the ass.

I'm good.

>>12743773

Hell yeah!
Liiive to fly, flyyyyy tooo liiiiive!!!

>>12743773

"yup"

>>12743773
Yes. Yes sir! Good to go. Totally ready. Sir.

>>12743773
Ain't no thing. I'm gonna fly an Ace this time. Just watch me go.

". . ."

>>12743785
"Copy that, Lead. Vector, locked in."

Happy hunting you guys
Try not to get yourself spaced, you here?

Here's the general layout for deployment. Get your asses ready.

>>12743908
I'll deploy as the center right I suppose.

"Right, since you were asking for it since NONE of you clearly read your pilot's manual, here's the firing info for Predators and Interceptors:"

Interceptors: can fire up to two times before they need to reload once. After that, they need to return to the Mothership to rearm. The 7 means it requires a roll of =<7 to hit.

Predators: can use a roll to fire their vulcan cannons (HEAT), which use 4 dice, and don't need to reload. Rockets, however, do need to reload after being used 6 times.

"Just to note boys, those ARE asteroids. Which may or may not crush you."

Also are the really small rocks hazardous, or just decorative?

>>12743961
Major sir, are any of those asteroids, large or small, vulnerable to fire? Could we open up a lane on one of the flanks and try to encircle their advancing ships?

Deploying as the second interceptor from the left.

". . ." Types.
> L ship length?
> Cannon reload?

continues prepping his gun
>Question as the only gunner in the C am I able to switch gunner seats to continue using H missiles?

Hey Raven? Which bomber are we?

Deploying as the interceptor furthest to the left

>>12743992

"Very hazardous, Wildcat. Have fun navigating that."

>>12743997

"Only rockets and cannons can clear that up. Your lasers... maybe. You need to see if it'll work (roll then see)."

>>12743908
I'd think it'd make sense for the mothership to stick behind C1 and C2.
Not my ship though, I'm just a grease monkey.

>>12744038
I'll say we're right. Hope you're ready for some serious shit.

Please tell me they're the somehow non-moving type of asteroids, also deploying as east predator

"is this some sorta dream? Walker, i think i got too much anesthetic for the arm. Seein' crazy navy shit.

>>12744085

"Negative, Trauma. This is navy shit. Do you have a piloting/gunnery package installed?"

>>12743908

Requesting a right flank deployment sir, asteroid cover there looks ideal for some shoot and scoot.

Deploying for Cruiser escort. Ain't gonna be happy.

>>12744085
Nope- looks like you've been Shanghaied Trauma

Well sir, I used to mark wamp rats, err, boulders with my Falcon back in the engineered memories I have. I reckon these aren't all that much bigger.
If the lasers can't do it, I'd like to request that a cruiser blows apart the ballsack formation on the left side in the midst of some smaller asteroids. If nothing else we can lure those fuckers in and set up a nice firing lane

>>12744085

Hey Trauma! Looks like infantry is sitting this one out.

Action Phase.

Makarian raiding group spotted. Be warned, Makarians specialize in Naval warfare. They are also capable of approximate warp engines.

Warning. This group holds 4 Void fortresses, these spherical constructs obliterate anything in its path. Once it has consumed a set mass of objects, it will collapse and and explode.

And Finally their Flagship, a RavenClaw class cruiser is capable of deploying spectral missiles.

Take this moment to come up with a plan before moving. First turn is set at 20 minutes.

thought I rolled, it goes in email field?

>>12744074

Awesome! You can totally count on me! I've got everything under control. Totally not going to accidentally shoot down three of my own squadron like that one time in training, no sir! You can rely on Cork!

>>12744163
..... I am, so glad, I'm going to be away from people shooting and things blowing up for once in my life

>>12744147

"I don't know Fang 5, navigating a between a few larger asteroids might be much easier then trying to get through a screen of smaller ones."

bomber 2 is to the right.

>>12744149
so can the void fortresses consume missiles?

Hold on, calculating assault plans now...

Also, Vets, you *MAY* see deployment via boarding action. Assuming we don't bomb the fuck out of them first.

Negative sir, looks like i'm sitting this one out.

Gotta get used to this hand. heard some jackass say something about godhand or something.

bomber 2 is to the right.>>12744211

Missiles and energy weapons are known to work in excess. As solid objects allow it t consume indefinitely.

>>12744194

The harder it is to navigate, the harder it is for the enemy to get a lock on you. Just gotta watch you don't play chicken with an asteroid.

rolled 5 = 5

>>12744194
That's true, I'm just trying to plan for contingencies. Mayhaps we could get some asteroids moving through indirect bombing, send them towards those fortresses.

>>12744018
Retypes.
> L in velocity? Braking? Stabilizing?
> Cannon reloading system? Infinite rounds? Laser/plasma/energy shit?

"-plan: nuke spheres."

>>12744149
Do I want to know what a spectral missile is?

When moving.
Keep in mind that thrusts accumulate unless stabilized.
The numerator on your Velocity stat shows the amount of thurst you can add/cancel out per turn.

>Move two squares NW, then 4 more North. I SHOULD be
>clear of any rocks.

"Fang 2, fang 3, I'll leave you with the center. Fangs 4 and five, try a flanking manuever to the other side, watch the rocks."

>>12744261
Now, I'm just a mechanic, and not one of you fancy flyboys, but what about leading the void spheres through the asteroid thickets instead of nuking them?

"So, not too confident about piloting my ship through the field...

I wonder if a bomber could sneak around behind the enemy cruiser by using the asteroids to the left as cover.

>>12744287
"-ate them. Boom."
"-interceptors?"

>>12744282
PILOTS READ THIS!

"Here's the general strategy. Red are Interceptor vectors, blue are the cruisers, green is Claw Squadron. The blue line next to the arrow indicates intended craft orientation."

"[C1], I want you to move towards those astroids. Then blow them up."

"Claw Squadron, move up the center. Stay close to the cruisers."

"Mothership 'Lucky O'Reilly' to move up the center. Fuck up anything that gets too close."

>>12744310

"Oh yes, [I3], try to see if you can't pop a few of those void fortresses. Your shots should go right through them."

>Keep in mind, Interceptors are like Snipers on crack. Fast moving, with a chaining laser gun that hits on a 7.

>>12744310
"Coordinates received. All wings look out for blue ice."

>>12744283
Wild cat, you may set your heading, which will determine your firing line.

Also I had you use one action to [brake] because if you didn't you would've spent the off turn going N-nw into rocks for 6 more squares.

>>12744310
can do major, looking forward to making those makies shit themselves when they realize we've outflanked them

>>12744310
Faith and Begorrah, just my luck, mothership ends up in the middle of an asteroid field.

>>12744344
Hey, Raven? Should I shoot up the asteroid that's ahead of us? I'm pretty sure my cannons can take an asteroid apart.

>Velocity North 3

Damn asteroids, how are we supposed to fly through this?

>>12744149

"On your six, Lead."

>Move N 2 squares, Move NW 2 squares, Stabilize

[O] Raven, what's your number ?

rolled 3, 8 = 11

>>12744310
". . ." Following the flight plan, [C]ruiser ship C2 opens fire at the two asteroids in its path, while drifting slowly.

> Open cannon fire, shoot all 6?
> Thrust .5L N

>>12744310
Roger Wilco. Setting guns to light up the first Mother fucker I see.

>move NE 2
>north 1
>stabilize
>If I can destroy or move it, fire one missile at the large rock ahead of me (north of I4)
> if rock is destroyed fire one more at the lead teardrop shaped craft on the east flank, if not then do nothing

lets make a little room folks!

>>12744372
Small glitch with my Comm.

rolled 5 = 5

> Move North half length. Fire Cannon at asteroid directly in front of me.

"Slow and steady right?"

"Claw Squadron, [C1], [C2], you are authorized to and destroy impeding asteroids. [I] units, it is not recommended; I need you guys to cut a swathe through those xeno bastards. So save a shot at the very least."

>Don't forget your rolls.

>>12744371
>Redoing this.

"Blow it to shit, Cork."
>Move N 2sq. [Brake]

rolled 2, 3 = 5

>>12744385
woops, glitch in my targetting system

rolled 8, 8, 4 = 20

>>12744310

"YEEHAW! COME AND GET ME YOU VERMIN!"

>Move 1 North, 2 Northeast. Change facing to North.
>FIRE THE LASER - targetting 2 void spheres and the capital ship in a line
>Continue drifting on that heading as long as I don't impact an asteroid this turn, else wise brake.

>>12744283

"Roger Fang Leader, moving to flank."

>>flying 3 squares E assuming that the 3D nature of space prevents me from colliding with I5. If that is not the case, I will instead head 3 sq SW to take the somewhat longer but safer way around.

>>12744378
>>12744390
[O1], thought I had that all setup, sir. Guess I was wrong.

>>12744339
Heading is north east, command.
I'll hold fire till something actualy gets in my sights.

.....
Again, really, not my ship, but I'm pretty sure whoever's in command of this bucket of bolts will move North at least two squares, or whatever.
Frak star maps are confusing- is this representing three dimensions?

rolled 3 = 3

Aides in clearing asteroids from Joker's path, "Just keep us in one piece, allright"

Move NE 2 sq
Move E 2 sq
Stabilize

rolled 9, 5 = 14

> Interceptors can fire THROUGH asteroids, even if their first shot doesn't destroy it. Make use of that fact, gentlepilots, and cut the spheres into ribbons. :)

>>12744373

[I2] your settings have autochanged so your broadside wont be exposed to the enemy. Facing the enemy gives you a +1 bonus against enemy fire.

rolled 2 = 2

>>12744418
>looking closer, stuff IS in my line of fire.

"Fang leader, opening fire."
"Fang 2, stand by for targets"

>>12744420

"Badhand, I do not know HOW you did it, but the roster indicates that you have the piloting program installed. Now, I don't really care how it got there, but it means you're the helmsman for 'The Lucky O'Reilly.' So move ahead at the speed you verified, and slave those guns to your control."

rolled 5, 6 = 11

All right!

>Fire Cannons! Target 4 square asteroid that sits North (and slightly east) of [O1]

>>12744463
....
Go on, pull the other one: it's got bells on.

>Move in Sync with Mothership and bombers.

>>12744480

"Holy Space Jesus boy, do I need to threaten my men with random organ detonation to let them realize they can play with nice toys?!?"

>>12744430
"My crate can do WHAT?"

"...I gotta get me one of these."

>>12744480
Fffff, I don't know the first thing about piloting starships!
Um, move forward, I guess, two squares, try to stay in formation with the carriers.
Gunners, um, I don't know, do what you want to do- blow shit up, whatever's in our way.

>>12744511

>Make your rolls, say something that sounds as if Captain Kirk would say to whoever acts as a helmsman on his ship.

"Fang leader to squadron, laser can cut through at least smaller asteroids. If you have a shot, take it."

rolled 4 = 4

>>12744532
"Roger, lead. Fox one!"

>Assuming the autocorrect didn't eat my second action.

rolled 9, 4 = 13

>>12744511
Helmsman, make with the, um, warp, thingy to, uh, frack, the place outlined on the map
>>12744310
Gunners, blast that Asteroid dead in front of us that we are hurtling towards at ever increasing speeds
...
Please?

>>12744567
Aw jeez. [M1] Relax. So what? You got your shoes in the mud. That happens. Some clones are just ground pounders by nature. Just act like you would there I guess? I wouldn't know. These feet are pristine baby.

>>12744589
Down there I'm usually running away, screaming at the top of my lungs, cowering behind cover, or some combination of all three.
I don't think the spirits can insure the same survival rates if I follow those tactics up here though.

>>12744454

L1 gets a kill

>>12744606

>Because I would detonate his legs then replace it with robot ones I can control.

"I'm sorry, what?"

>>12744606
...Shit.

>>12744621
Nothing sir.
(Nah gorramm, poq gai lok chat)

>>12744626

"Space Jesus seems to favor him, for all he's worth. I mean, first engagement, and what does he do? Spectacularly fail to hit a tank with his grenade launcher. But you know what he does hit? A tree. Which catches fire. Which then, while burning, falls on the tank he was firing. Disabling it."

rolled 2 = 2

"Engaging"

>>After moving 3 E, firing on the center column of the group to the north.

>>12744646
Welp. I'd recommend shooting at anything that doesn't turn up friendly on your scopes then. Let's put that luck to the front. Heave Ho.

...(Dammit, there's go my perfect run.)

>>12744557

Biz gets a kill.

Action phase is over. Enemy moves. momentum moves.

Rocks are cleared and two enemies destroyed.

>>12744405
>>12744454
>>12744557
>>12744649
>Who rules?
>Fang Squadron rules.

>>12744663

"[I3], I hope to Space Jesus that that's not you going to die right now."

King makes 2 kills. Good shooting.

rolled 8, 1 = 9

>I thought [P1] moved Northeast 2? He was moved Northwest?

>>12744688
"Don't worry sir, I've got an escape vector planned. Just gotta leave the next 10 seconds to Space Jesus."

>>12744728
"Nice knowin' ya?"

"[C1], do you think it would be possible to position yourself on the West side of that large asteroid flanking the enemy?"

>>12744743
"Ah, Major. Cruisers are slow as all hell sir. He's be swarmed before he could make it half way to that position. Those turrets could be handy in takin' down those fighters."

>>12744761

"Noted."

"[P2], [O2], what's your status, over?"

>>12744772
"Cruisin' along beside O2 and M1 sir. Missles at the ready. Any little dickwad swarmer is gonna get shredded if they try to touch my escorts sir."

I3 Destroyed.

Relaunch from the mothership at the start of the turn.

I'm sorry, you'll have to forgive me.
Do I have missiles?
Or artillery battlements?
Or a deathlaser?
Anything?
Just checking because won't I look like a silly mugins if I try to defend myself with guns that don't exist

rolled 9, 3 = 12

>>12744761
Yeah... but if [C1] could draw some of the fighter cover away then the bombers might maybe be able to make a nuke run on the fortresses... couldn't we Raven?

>>12744794
Perhaps. But I'm not sure that's the best idea at this juncture. If anything we could move up with C2 and it's slaved guns.

Either way we need to clear some room for flying.

>>12744793

"You have two turrets you can slave. But since you're driving, you can't utilize the missile feature. I can't either, since I'm commanding you all"

>Plus that'd be broken as fuck.

>>12744794
2G's, which have nice range and damage. Knock some rubble around, and keep a eye on your scope. They pack a punch, but fighters can overwhelm them. That's why I'm here mind you.

EnemyForces have moved. Mothership takes 2 damage. From porter shells. Be warned, line of sight will put you in danger of explosive porter rounds. The Ravenclaw has deployed spectre missiles. Space time folds are generating around the field.

An enemy squadron has warped into our skirmish line, they are missing one squad mate due to a temporal error likely.

Warning. Escape is now rendered an impossiblity.

Action phase.

>>12744772
Gonna increase velocity down the newly opened pipe between the asteroids and let a nuke loose.

>>12744814
>>12744817
Will keep that in mind...
Also, did somebody just die out there?

I3 has been destroyed, Final Clone activated. Ship prepped for launch.

"[C2], weapons to starboard, and fire on that enemy squadron!"

"[P2], can you fire at an asteroid just enough to "kick" it towards those blackhole fortresses?"

"[O2], can you trail after that asteroiod?"

>>12744832
...dah bien, the hell was that?
Should I come about and make for cover behind the asteroid field?

>>12744793

Motherships can now deploy up to 4 missile clusters, with the range of 6. Actions are set to 4.

Other actions include: Repairing a Ship, Launching a Ship, Launching a POD

"[C1], I want you to start firing on some of the larger asteroids. Try to angle it so they'll be launched forwards. Into the enemy lines. Understand, Joker?"

>>12744864
Probably, care to mark the asteroid you want followed on my HUD?

rolled 9, 5, 7, 5, 2, 6 = 34

>>12744832
"-covering bombardment. Standby."
Cannons turn around on their pivot and move on their tracks as [C]ruiser C2 moves to intercept the warped in squad of fighters. With targeting algorithms set to the AIs, the cannons let loose their barrage.

> Maintain position, heading autoset to whichever cause the most damage to squadron
> Fire all slaved cannons to the four fighters

>>12744856

"Damn Space Jesus, bit cold today, ain't ya?"

rolled 8, 2, 2, 1, 5 = 18

>>12744832
(so missiles only move during action phase?)
>move north 4
>stabilize
>fire missile at straggler teardrop
>fire vulcans/heat at anything in range

"come closer so I can get a piece of you fuckers"

rolled 3 = 3

>>Moving North 1 square, firing at the fighter to my NW.

>>12744871
.... The hell is a POD?

>>12744866

"Watch out for those asteroids in front of us, Badhand. Launch [I3]. Stay on course, but be ready to react at a moment's notice."

"Damn it! Fang 4 and 5, intercept new hostiles!"

"Fang 2, Fire and fall back to re-arm."

>move west 3, north 1.
>turn NE and fire. Then move SE, Accel 8

rolled 4 = 4

If I time this juuuuuuuuuust...
North 4 sq
Stabilize
Fire at southernmost ship, in line with the fortresses

rolled 2 = 2

>help if I roll

rolled 4, 7 = 11

>>12744832
This is [P2] Twin Missiles away estimated Splash on Spheres. Then proceeding with escort. Requesting [O2] To Divert NE.

>>12744897
Will do.
Should I keep blasting the asteroid field, or should I leave it as is? It's the only thing giving me cover at the moment.
Also, any ships need repair?
(Can I repair my own ship?)

>>12744880

C2: 3 Bogeys destroyed.

>>12744898
"-do not intercept. C2 covers M. Keep firing at spheres."
"-over."

> Someone send nukes to those mid squadron? Also Spectre Missiles!

"Cork, mind taking out that mini-asteroid due north of us?"

>Move N 3sq.

rolled 3 = 3

>>12744832

>Fire at rightmost Fortress, Move 1 square SW, 5 squares S

"Fang 2 is bingo on ammo, RTB to re-arm."

"Prepped for launch Mothership. Still a bit gooey from the vat but nothin' a little dogfighting can't solve."

rolled 3, 10 = 13

> Move NW half length. Fire Cannons at any meteor that is imposing and in my way with both actions.

>>12744915

"[P2], proceed with firing on those spheres. However, I would like you to try to fire at an asteroid to kick it towards the enemy lines..."

"[O2], divert to NE. Launch a timed Nuke behind the asteroid launched by [P2], if it succeeds, at same velocity of the asteroid."

>You guys see the trap now?

Is no one going to do anything about those guys in the south?
They're going to flank us, probably

>>12744902

"Fang 5 that heading and speed will throw you straight in to an asteroid, advise you change course. Come on Fang Squadron, don't play chicken with the asteroids. They'll always prevail."

>>12744950
Alright, be careful out there though.
Last life and all that.
Launch!

rolled 4, 4 = 8

>>12744875

" Just need to clear the firing lanes first."

>>12744915
Roger that.

>Move 2NE, 2N.

>>12744956

"[C2] is going to go eat them, Badhand. So don't worry about it. Plus, you have two cannons. Two! That's like having two revolvers in each hand! But they're huge! And are automatic!"

rolled 3, 3 = 6

>>12744935
On it! Target locked!

>Fire Cannons! Target 1 square asteroid that sits directly North of [O1]

>>12744954
Ah. Not sure if I have the guns, but I will reroute behind the asteroid. Caution, I'm breaking off of formation with [M1]. [O2], if you send a Nuke up my Ass, I swear I will personally send it back to you with my coffin.

rolled 4, 4 = 8

continues aiding Joker in clearing asteroids, "C'mon Joker give me somethin to shoot at that'll bleed."

>>12744956

"Fear not, C2 has it covered."

>>12744981

"Use your HEATS, [P2]. The vulcan cannons."

>>12744972
>>12744950
Right.
My action for this round of combat will be to remain where I am.
Any targets I can line up or should I just focus on repairs?

King gets a kill

>>12744988
Peashooters sir. We're more missile boats. Put us stationary, and we'll unload salvos.

>>12745000

"Whatever works, [P2]. Whatever works. Simply because I don't want you blowing up the asteroid. Blackhole fortress has got to think a delicious meal, no?"

>>12744954
> Asteroid need to be moved at speed 5+velocity of nuke launcher for the trap to work.
> Also M need more cover. A nuke can cause fog of war. Send a St[O]rk timed nuke to cause explosion on the line of fire. Need not to get any fighters, just to get fog.

>>12745014
I could move right, or, um, I think west?
In the direction of the gap opened up by C2
The asteroids there should give me better cover

rolled 6 = 6

>>12744963
Balls! You're right! I thought that bugger would be turning faster.
Change heading to NE
Fire at southernmost enemy, with the rightmost fortress lined up behind it.
Commence Overwatch.

>>12745014

>We're not trying to produce a fog of war; we're trying to detonate a nuke right in front of the Blackhole fortresses to blow them up. And use the asteroid as a shield.

"Right. [P2], try to get a velocity of 5 on that sucker."

"[M1], move a bit to the west. Stay in cover, but move forward a bit. Prep the missile tubes."

>>12744963
King man. You are racking up those kills. Go get 'em Fang.

>>12745028
Maybe make it South-Westish [M1], Might take you out of range of some of the enemies sights as well.

>>12745039
Right, moving Northwest by two squares
Velocity, um, normal.

(hate to do this, guys, but I need to go to bed. you can auto me or whatever. Fang Leader out.)

>>12745040

"I aim to please (and kill)."

>>12745069

"Roger that Wildcat, see you next time."

>Will now do actions for [I1]

>>12745069
(Same- Nine O'clock class. I'm good for another fifteen minutes, then bed)

>>12745110
They don't want you to go NE. I'd recommend do.

ABOUT INTERCEPTOR AMMO.

They recharge after one turn.

SO there's no worries.

>>12744878

>Sorry, didn't see your post.

"Intended asteroid marked in red. Be sure that it has enough energy that it won't slow down after colliding with the asteroid ahead of it. Or you can blow up the one in front."

"Do what you think works, people."

rolled 10 = 10

>>12745123
>Bitchin

>>12745123

Fucking. Sweet.

rolled 7 = 7

>>12745124
Ugggh. I can't believe I'm doing this.

[P2] Moving 3 N 2E. I swear if we don't win this I'm going to kill all of you.

[O2] Drop the Nuke behind my tail. I'm going to power this hunk of rock forward.

>Guns on Asteroid
>Ram Asteroid forward for 1 damage for myself if possible, if not, Follow the Asteroid forward momentum.

>>12745051
Alright, two squares southwest

>>12745157
>Scratch previous command
>Fire Nuke, then stabilize.

Roger that, nuke out.

>>12745157

Walker, a normally calm, if not eccentric individual, watches on the monitor aboard the bridge of The Lucky O'Reilly as Apollo, to get this plan to work, is attempting to ram - and subsequently ride - an asteroid into enemy lines, and certain doom. Even if Apollo is a clone, to Walker, this speaks of levels of the pilot's character. One of the bridge technicians sees Major Walker briefly bring a finger below his glasses.

"Sir, are you alright? Is there a problem with your HUD?"

"What? Oh, nothing son. Just a little speck of dust on my glasses, is all."

It should be noted that most, if not all, ships, have a constant air-cycle system that keeps the ship's air immaculately clean and dust free.

rolled 6, 2 = 8

sorry, I can't stay up. someone take over for me please.

>>12745030

Fouche destroys a blackhole orb.

blackhole orb collapses and destroys surrounding bogies [2]

>>12745214

Roger that Joker, see you next time.

>[C1] to be auto'd by Walker

(And with that last gallant act of confused maneuvering, I take my leave. Badhand is probably hyperventilated himself into unconsciousness- someone should take over, if they want
Sorry to run like this lads, but it is damn late
Or early
I can't tell anymore.)

>>12745241

Roger, go to sleep Badhand.

>[M1] to be controlled by Walker

Fouche destroys a blackhole orb.

blackhole orb collapses and destroys surrounding bogies [2]

Blackhole fortresses measured at 5 "armor"

Action Phase over.
Some actions will be processed in post.

Hey Raven? Uh, are we about to slam into [C1]?

>>12745265
"OH DEAR GOD!... I can't tell.... No... Wait.... We're good." /mumble/Perhaps./mumble/

sorry guys, I'm out too, my sleep schedule is fucked enough already. Right when I was finally about to get close enough to do something too, damn.

I5 destroyed.

asteroid reacharound.

>>12745289
(Aww, nuts we're losing everyone.)

>>12745289

Roger, see you around, and maybe next time, you'll have a cowboy hat (right, REAGAN?)

>[P1] now under control of Walker

P2's rockets hit. P2 gets a kill

>>12745310
"Guns guns guns."

at least I did my duty, I'm out too.

>>12745321

Roger that Fouche. See ya around.

>You can guess what I'm going to say next, can't you?

". . ." Pokes radar for a few times.

"DID I HEAR THAT THOSE ALIEN BASTARDS MESSED UP ONE OF OUR RIDES?"

(Is this still going?)

Action Phase WHat are your orders. Please refrain from extensive correcting.

Failed die rolls will simply be autorolled offscreen.

slams the side of his head that had his comms earpiece attached to it, "Anyone still awake out here?"

Convenient. I am auto-controlling nearly everyone on the western side of the map.

It shore is.

And I smell... boarding raids ?

>>12745391

>>12745392
>Move NE 2sq.

>Getting tired. Not leaving yet though.

>>12745392

"Something wrong with the launch bay Mothership? I need out if you want those nukes on your 6 handled!"

Oh, crap. Can spectral missiles be shot down with cannons?

>>12745414
"WALKER, IS THAT YOU?"
"MY CRYO POD MUST HAVE MALFUNCTIONED, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?"
"COMMAND, REQUESTING REDEPLOYMENT IN WHATEVER VESSEL HAS THE BIGGEST NUKE WE'VE GOT"

>>12745392
[P2] Saying "Fuck you too"

>Launch 3 missiles. To at a escape angle, and the third up this Mother Fuckers nose.

"Adios amigos."

rolled 10, 7, 6, 8 = 31

>Actions for [M1]:
>Stabilize/cease movement
>Launch [I5]
>Launch [I3]
>Fire missile salvo at incoming spectral missiles if [M1] has enough moves to do so.

rolled 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 3 = 21

"-! Missiles inbound. Covering." Using its lateralthrusters to their full capacities, [C]ruiser C2 laborously pivots around clockwise while firing its rear and right cannons before turning to screen the [M]othership. It accelerates and fires its remaining front and left cannons, to make full use its armaments and prepares to receive the untouched missiles with its body.

> All cannons fire on missiles.
> After maneuvering to fire all cannons, thrust W full length.

>>12745425

L3, you are one east of the mothership on her broadside.

>>12745427

yes.

>>12745437

"God damnit, finally a good ol' ground-pounder ready to take the fight to the stars! Douk! You're being deployed in unit [I5]! Take this time to read up on how to control an Interceptor!"

>>12745446

Apollo clears a path.

Apollo destroyed.

The nuke continues straight.....

rolled 2 = 2

>>12745452

"Don't worry, I've got interceptors on some of those."

"[I2], can you take a shot at one of those incoming spectral missles?"

>[I1], stabilizes/slows down, fire at second-from left spectral missile.

rolled 8, 2 = 10

>>Firing on the missile heading directly at the Mothership from the south. If first shot misses, will fire second shot at same missile.
>> If missile is destroyed on first shot:
>>Stabilizing, unless object marked as B does not collide with the asteroid and detonate, instead continuing onward. In this case, will fire on object B (rolling second just in case).

"Well hell, don't have many clear shots on the missiles on trajectory with the command ship."

rolled 5 = 5

>>12745392
"...this had better work."

>Stabilize, Move S 3 squares, Face 2nd Missile from the right, Fire

rolled 3, 4 = 7

I got this... I got this...

>Fire Cannons! Target the 2 Spectral missiles South and South West of [O1] (the 2 missiles to the left).

>>12745466
"UNDERSTOOD, CO.

AT LEAST THE WEAPONS TRIGGER IS LABELED."

>straps himself in
>starts flipping switches in [I5] randomly
>hoping to find some kind of launch button

>>12745491
". . ."
"-CO, three spheres inbound from your fore."

>Can't do it anymore. I need sleep. Walker you know what to do.

rolled 10, 5, 2, 7 = 24

"[O] units, prepare to move in! Watch out for those incoming spectral missiles! [I4], see if you can't hit one of them!"

>[C1] additional boost towards North 2, West 1, to curve towards the left.
>[C1], port-side cannons open op on western blackhole fortress.
>[C1], fire main cannon at incoming spectral missiles.

rolled 10, 3 = 13

>>12745453

"Acknowledged command, sensors are on the fritz."

"Come to poppa!"

>Move 2 North
>Fire twice at the two missiles just launched by the enemy command ship

>>12745514

"Understood, all hands, brace for impact!"

>>12745540
>Zombie, if you're still here, make your roll. Hoping OP will take yours over mine.

>Passed out on my keyboard... better call it. G of C1 is all yers Walker.

>>12745518
(Aww, crap. Night Raven)

>>12745550

Cork, you can take controls for Raven. Easier that way.

Wolf, reporting for duty, Command! Better give me a cruiser or something. Can't go really wrong with those!

>>12745491
> Any of those nuke-carrying can blow up either the spheres on front or the 2 new missiles from the Ravenclaw.
> Not sure if C2 can fire Nuke as well as fire cannons.

>>12745540

"Sir! You mean the missiles from North or South? I've already targeted the one south of command ship."

>Move 2 NW, FIre Nuke at Enemy Leader ship, Stabilize, Move 2 South.

Last nuke out, returning to mothership to reload.

>>12745570

"It doesn't matter which; you hit one, that's one less missile to fuck our shit up."

>>12745565
Gotcha.

rolled 5 = 5

Rolling for P1...

>[P1], move Northwest 3, a little shy of that tiny asteroid.
>Stabilize, face large asteroid to what will now be Northeast.
>Fire rocket at large asteroid that black hole fortress is consuming.

"One rocket-propelled asteroid, COMING UP!"

Action Phase over. The enemy is in dire straits.

C2 takes heavy damage from 4 nukes.

>>12745625

"[O2], hit the trigger on that first nuke! It's within range of the enemy RavenClaw!"

Looks like it's soon to be time for [O1] and I to make our run.

The Enemy warps away. The Nukes drift aimlessly onward

>>12745625
"-taking hit. Annd-" Static. Explosion.

>>12745655
"-no hostiles detected. Right cannons destroyed."

The Enemy has maintained silence for almost an hour now.

It is highly probably that they have warped away. Congratulations.

Unfortunately, the losses we have suffered and the damage to our craft puts us at a disadvantage should we engage in another battle in space.

This is an odd proposal, but.
Should we perhaps enlist the help of local privateers to see us out of this sector ? It will be another cycle before we meet with the Overseer.

>>12745655
GET BACK HERE AND LET ME NUKE YOU YA SONS A BITCHES!

>>12745655
(Aww, I wanted to use [O1]'s nukes! And I never even got to try out my homing missiles. Or kill anything.

Next time I play the turret for a cruiser.)

>>12745655

"Hey guys, this is McMillan, XO of The Lucky O'Reilly. Just want you to know that, uhh, you should return to base. And either detonate/reclaim any unused ordinance. Yeah, Major Walker had to be restrained after pulling his sidearm and taking some shots at the view screen."

"No contacts in range, looks like we made it."

>>12745677
"-stabilizing. Cutting thrusters. Damage assessment. Shutting off section 2, 4, 6, and posterior bulkheads."

>>12745686
(Forgot my trip. And name.)

Well, that ended abruptly... Guess we head back to base huh Raven?

>>12745689
Roger that McMillan, disabling nukes, recovery systems engaged.

I'll be home momentarily.

>Disable nukes before they hit anything, recover them to conserve ammunition

>>12745682
> We weren't able to use the nukes to their best ability because of the heavy asteroid shielding.
> Their warp drives, porter shots, and spectral missiles have upper hand.
> If we could have used the Interceptors' Cutting Beam to their maximum use (hitting enemies beyond asteroid shielding) we could have turned the battle around, I guess.

"Fang 4 here, heading returning to The Lucky O'Reily. I doubt this is the last we've seen of them."

>>12745719
>>Yeah, I think one of the bombers could have made a run up around the left side of the field using the asteroids as cover while everyone else was engaged. Then we may have had a shot at the enemy cruiser from behind.

>We'll do better next time, with a better understanding of the flight mechanics.

After talking with the CO, it has come to my observation that
Apollo, and Wierd has displayed steadfast initiative and a composed intuition for spatial engagements. Our losses were heavy, that is a fact, but they could very well have ended in death.

And so, Under Walker's recommendation, he has decided to step down from formal naval engagements and recognize Wierd as Naval CO rank Admiral and Apollo as Aerospace Captain. This promotion, should it go through comes with an extra clone.

As well, I would like to recognze King, for his sheer talent tonight as well, shoot em down flyboy, you level up.

"So go ahead boys, go change your tags. Wear 'em with pride!"

"Also, King, you are now recognized as an Ace Lieutenant. Add it to your name as well (Ace Lt.)

> King's Rank
promoted to Lieutenant "Ace". this rank comes with an extra point in your aptitude with interceptors. Giving you 2 points total to play around with.

"Oh, yeah, Admiral Weird. Come up with a name for the naval team of the Fierstorm's Executioner unit. The ground team is Bravo, as you know. So come up with a good name for the navy boys. YOUR navy boys."

"Sweet!"

>Can I get some info on what exactly I can do with these points?

>>12745782

Look at the specs for your ship.
Increase any number there by one. Twice.

Like this?

>>12745753
". . ." Changes tags. frowning.
"-not CO's fault. Warp drives too... Good? If Mothership did not move prior, incoming missiles could have immediately touched its open flank."

Mumbles, and adds, "-too little Intel."

.>>12745838

This is balanced. perfect. Now everyong gotta watch out for poseidon's trident.

>>12745779
"-sierra-oscar-delta. Sword Of Damocles."

>>12745843
What's Poseidon's trident? And why do we have to watch out for it?

>>12745841

"With this, you're now a CO. You need to change your tag, Weird. Don't worry, they're not demoting me. You're just getting promoted. And you get to play with the space ships, while I play with the boys on the dirt."

Puts on correct tags.

>>12745852

King's
act incread to 3
ammo count increased to 3.


FUUUUCK

>>12745852
> Interceptor has three actions and can shoot thrice before reloading. :D
> Gotta go.

>>12745852

"I assume it's what command decided to call King's ship. Three rounds, three attacks. Navy, and he's King, so Poseidon's Trident. Get it?"

>>12745863
>>12745865
...

Oh! Right! I get it now. Cause a trident has three prongs. Right.

PS.

Apollo's rank of CAG allows him to be [CO] hell be notified whence his clone resynchronizes itself and and is recovered from the damaged parts of the mothership.

"So weird, seeing as we're the Commanding Officers, we need to decide our next move. As Orbital said, it might take us a while to get out of this sector. From Orbital's recommendation, we can make use of local privateers to get out of here. Or, according to Intel, we can use a nearby planet as a pit stop to repair our ships. What are your thoughts?"

The flagship is undergoing repairs. Auxilliary power and back up computers will run at this time. Good Morning Commander in 5...4... 3...

"Personally, I'd much prefer to go to the planet. I'd rather not have to work with those 'privateers.' Boys may be good at what they do, but I don't trust 'em. I mean, what kind of man preys on merchant vessels? Me, I'd prefer to get the men back planetside, get some dirt beneath my boots and REAL air in my lungs."

>Guess everyone else pass'd out. Might as well follow suit and continue this discussion in the morning then.

Gah, the hell happened?
... since I'm not kissing vacuum, I can assume we won?

>>12747156
"Missiles were intercepted, asses were kicked, and enemies fled. Then promotions were handed out and I got a kick-ass personal interceptor."

>And then everyone passed out from exhaustion.