>>17052387
We'll be taking the right fork heading east. Map shows a radio tower we can sabotage on the way to the next town.

grid posted.
toon fixed.

rolled 3, 7, 10, 10 = 30

>move 2N 1NW
>go prone
>attempt radio intercept (expend actions until successful)
>overwatch NE (up to 2x as remaining number of actions would permit)
>+if action still left, charge up on electrical energy

>>17052387

Paisley took a long inhale from the cigarette in his mouth, the tobacco tasting harsh and fresh on his tongue. "Welp, let's get to work. Hadley, grab that Quik-Flag assembler from my pack."

"Right!"

>plant flag on current position
>Examine surroundings flying past the train

(I have 3 squad members, and should be platooned.)

>place 'Fishbone' flag right behind Gunther
>return to original positions, line up teams going N to S
>all set up
>Overwatch NW, W, and SW

>move 1 south, mark an array south of me
>move west 2, drop an array to west/sw

+1 health [+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess]
+1 action
[Aspect: Life spells learned, Fast Casting, Life Array]

rolled 8 = 8

>>17052447

Roll for examine and upgrades.

>Scarab Aspect (all explosions are crushing and destroy terrain completely, knock back organics; explosions-proof)
>+2 Health (+1 from Scarab)
>+2 Magazine size--grenade launcher
>+1 Action
>+1 Squad Member

I know nothing about this, but I <3 battle trains. Where can I learn how to participate?

End phase.

>>17052464
>>17052447

Gorram, thought that name bracket was adjusted.

>>17052470
The previous thread is here, with a link to the wiki. read up, and deploy maggot!

>>17052224

>>17052447

!!!
[Override Order]
Paisley just what in the nine hells are you doing ? Dont be flying Ragnyll colors on a cover op !

rolled 5 = 5

>>17052410

correction to my orders due to grid
Also I'm a three man squad Command
>Move SE
>place an array
>Move 3NW
>Make Steel wall with slit around the SE part of the train wagon

3member
4hp/2act/4move

Backblast double checks his new ammo. Then scans the horizon.
"DAMN PRETTY COUNTRYSIDE EH PETEY? REMINDS ME OF HOME."
"Indeed, lets hope as you would say it, 'Shit doesn't hit the fan.'"
"HAHA! BUT THATS WHEN ALL THE FUN HAPPENS!"

"Oh, huh. I guess I'll watch this side then. Jenkins, watch the east, Jeremy, watch the west side."
>move 1 south
>Overwatch to S, SE, and SW

>>17052470

http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Iron_Hearts

follow the link for details and such

Since people were apparently unaware that the train itself can act as a resupply point, please disregard any actions planting flags. It'll pretty much be a dead giveaway flying Ragnyll colors.

>>17052517
Isane quickly stows away her flag as ordered.
"What me? Plant a flag and blow the whole operation? I'm insulted you would even think such a thing!"

>Use flag points to reinforce squad with IRONCLAD armor

"Alright, no use letting the warcasters have all the fun. Let's suit up."

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Squad Resources
>Full ammo and grenades all

>>17052517

"Alright, alright, we'll put it away. We'll just be that more careful, then."

Phase End.
Train Speed set to 10 hexes on Default.
Processing ....

"So, Jenkins... you said you were a butler once?"
"That I did, sir."
"Care telling me about that bit?"
"No sir."
"Fine then. How bout you Jeremy? Got any stories?"
"Well, there was the time me and cousin Jebediah tried to tip over cows once. Turns out it was onna dem zom-bee cows."
"What happened?"
"It ain't purdy."
"Well, so much for small talk."

>>17052619

Paisley took a good hard look out the window of the train, eyeing the passing scenery suspiciously before stepping back and taking another inhale from his cigarette. "Eeeeeyup," he began. "We are going preeeetty fething fast."

Womack and Hadley groaned.

Action Phase.
Train Speed at 12Hex
Your Mission objecive is to ride the train.
The Mission can be put on break at any time.

>>17052732
These guys are small fry. No point in blowing our cover over them. lets keep going. Sudsen, try and dig up any info on those things while we pass.

>Switch onto the right track.
>Increase speed to leave area and proceed to next section.

>>17052732
>overwatch 3 Main cannon bursts NE, shoot anything that turns hostile, with priority on that big huge thing.
>3 spot actions, two on clusters of Pumpkinheads, one on the big thing.

>Overwatch SW and W

"I uh, figure you guys can handle that side. With the tank and the man-tank and all you super-cops...Yeah, you got it covered..."

HP - 3 (+command upgrades)
Act - 2
Mov - 5
Rng - 7
Dmg - 2-1
Rtg - 6aoe 4dir
Cap - 1
(Monkey Aspect: Ignore terrain, auto-steal enemy weapons when adjacent, auto-reload at end of turn)

>overwatch again, N, NW, W, only fire if fire upon or if obviously discovered.

>>17052751
Note: Only fire overwatch if fired upon

"DAMN CREEPY PUMPKIN HEADS, IMMA KEEP AN EYE ON EM."
"Once more I agree with you Backblast, I'm shocked."

>Move 1 E
>Overwatch E and NE firing on anything that takes hostile action.

Hp+1
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

rolled 10, 7, 1 = 18

>>17052732
>move 3 Hex N
> place an array N (should be 6hex appart from the other)
>go prone
>finish transforming the train wagon in a steal bunker with gun slit while upping the cannon so it's firing isn't impaired
>get my final squad member

3member
4hp/2act/4moves

current rating +4

>>17052732

"Shite!" Womack started to swing around as he saw the looming figure of the gigantic bug on the ridge.

"Hold it! Dont fire. They don't know we're Ragnyll. Just keep on your toes, Womack."

>Move 2NE, 1N
>overwatch NE, SE, and E, only firing if fired upon or cover is blown

Upgrades:

>Scarab Aspect (all explosions are crushing and destroy terrain completely, knock back organics; explosions-proof)
>+2 Health (+1 from Scarab)
>+2 Magazine size--grenade launcher
>+1 Action
>+1 Squad Member

rolled 5, 2, 6, 3, 7, 4 = 27

>Investigate for the following:
Train repair kit location,
Using the map likely voss ambush points,
What that giant Skeleton buffalo is and it's weakness.
Over watch investigate for traps put on the rails
Overwatch Investigate again for traps put on the rails.
And Finnally Investigate that the pumpkin units are close enough together that by hitting a few will cause a chain reaction to blow up them all on the ridge.
Over watch East with remaining 12 actions

rolled 10, 8, 4 = 22

>spot horned monster thingy (spot does not need a roll right?)
>examine horned monster thingy
>overwatch E 2x

rolled 1, 3 = 4

>tap life array, grow vines in shape of array 2 south on car 2

>tap all arrays on car 1 and suit, create steel walls surrounding Gunther and train controls

+1 health [+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess]
+1 action
[Aspect: Life spells learned, Fast Casting, Life Array]

"Hmm, ain't nothing much seeing here, ain't it?"
"Yes, Jeremy, keep watching your side."
>still overwatching S, SE, SW

rolled 7, 7, 10, 5, 7, 1, 8, 9, 1, 1, 9, 1 = 66

>Overwatch gap in barrier.
>1 burst From every man.

>>17052768
Forgot upgrades:
[Xeno-Swarm] Can platoon for free
+1Health +1 action, +1 extra guy and +1 rating to investigate.

phase end.

>Move 2 Lengths NorthEast near to the train car edge (DangerSense!)
> Hold fire on NorthEastern OVERWATCH for aggressive enemy action within 5 hexes

Varro coughed out exhaust fumes from the noisy and noxious Twin inline diesel engine starts that had gotten their Ironclads operational, then ordered his squad ahead. With a heavy-duty rattle of industrial exhausts and rippling pneumatics, Varro's infantry team crossed the deck of the third train car in a few short strides.

"Alright, no sudden movements. Just act like Stormtroopers. Really big Voss Stormtroopers."

"How are we supposed to do that!?" Kayle's voice was tinny through the speakers that connected the squad over the sound of their Ironclad's operations.

"Just... act casual."

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Ironclad Bonuses!
>+2 Armor, +1 WDamage, +1 Strength, +1 Size, H -> L.move
Squad Resources
>Full ammo and grenades all

CHOOOOO CHOOOOOOOo

The train's whistle screeched as it sped through the Voss countryside, with barely a care in the world as the train's engineer increased its speed.

"I think the Major is enjoying his new ride a little too much..." Paskal sighed.

"What do you expect? It's a train with a giant cannon on top of it! Who wouldn't love that?" Richards shrugged.

"I just wish he would stop using that whistle so damn much!" Bethany groaned.

"CHOO CHOO, MOTHERFUCKERS! THE HELLGHAST EXPRESS IS COMING THOUGH!!!!!"

Enemy Phase.
Pumpkins dont like loud noises.

Pray they dont catch up.

"Heard anything yet, Jenkins?"
"Some of our comrades are talking about pumpkins, sir."
"Don't sir me! I'm not your master, nor am I your superior!"
"Very well, sir."
"Jenkins- whatever. What pumpkins are they talking about?"
"Pumpkins? What pumpkins?"

>>17053006

"Those Pumpkin-heads do *not* look happy," Hadley muttered under her breath.

"If worst comes to worst, we blast 'em. But if they don't, just...just stay calm." Paisley gave a light pat on the shoulder of the younger grenadier.

Enemy Pha-

Continuing on...

>>17053096
"Choo choo, all aboard the terrible at maintaining cover train."

>>17053096
"Whoo-ee, lookit dem fireworks!"
"Yes, yes, we can see them clearly from here, Jeremy. Thank you."
"Eey, that 'un looks like the cow that ate cousin Jeb."
"...Come again?"

>>17053116
"HAHA PETEY I LIKE THESE GUYS. THEY HAVE A FUN FEEL TO EM. EXCEPT THE STUFFY LOOKIN GUY, BUT HEY, MAYBE YOU TWO CAN MAKE FRIENDS!"
"They do seem... enthusiastic."

First Checkpoint reached,
Commencing Break.

Game will commence tomorrow at 6-7Est.

Train speed at 15.
Next Stop : Southern Voss Radar tower.

"Congratulation on blowing innocent vegetable, if you guys in the third wagon could draw an array or two I'd be grateful. It'd allow us more options when voss discover us."

>>17053096

"Goddess alive!" Paisley shielded the massive explosions with his arm. Where before there had been gigantic buffalo-like beasts and a host of pumpkin-headed suicide bombers there now was a gigantic, billowing explosion.

"That's...wow, that's pretty." Hadley stared into the billowing flame and rising smoke, cocking her grenade launcher.

"Ain't no way that didn't go unnoticed," Womack said, flicking his used cigarette off the train.

Vahn leans back, debating how many kills to mark down on the panel of his tank, and decides to just scrawl 'yes' in chalk. He then pulls out a harmonica, pops the hatch, and sits on the top of the tank playing a tune.

"Note to self, don't blow whistle near ghouls..." Gunther mumbled.

I hope you have enjoyed last week's Hinzerhaus variety hour.

This week we'll be addressing the meat consciencious Corpsiers out there by talking a little bit about the Pumpkin Jacks. Normally Corpsiers who had to entertain their various psychosis in wild agricultural landscapes turned to their produce to create capable farmhands after their slaves ate each other for unreported reasons.

The Pumpkin Jacks being the most iconic of these creatures, With brambles for bodies, they are naturally useless when bound with a soul. However , creating a functional pumpkin jack is easy, as one simply has to create a human shaped bag to give them their shape.

Due to the high amounts of phosphorous needed to fertizlie one, Pumpkin Jacks are very energetic on top of having the tendency to spread their seeds.

Which creates clones.

Trained Pumpkin Jacks as of late have the added ability to detonate. But this trait is hereditary. Blue, or Green Pumpkins for example are produced for their ability to grow twice as big as normal humans or outlast their warm tinted cousins in favor of more long term tasks.

However much effort is being pitched that they should also learn to explode.

>>17053364
O snap, we're about to run into pumpkinbombs tomorrow, aren't we?
Could adepts take control of them using the plant array?
*cue plants vs zombies*

bummmpp

>>17053364

Wait, they can get bigger?!

>>17054238
That's good though, makes a bigger boom when we pop 'em.

How Ragnyll troops act, even if the die in droves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jCokNv1AXo

BUMPING TO KEEP THIS TRAIN MOVING

so is this the finalized route the train will be taking?

The Operation continues Report In .

[hurrrrr]

>>17059439
Vahn puts away his harmonica as he eyes the next objective approaching.

>here as well, reportan in.

>>17059439
totaly on time... really

"Dammit, how is anyone supposed to get any sleep with you people blowing everything up!?"

>here

>Reporting

>>17059439
Alright, I'm good to go. Let's try to avoid blowing our cover if we haven't already...

>>17059439
The Russian yawns as he starts up his BiTank, prepping it for any trouble they'd come across. Apparently Ghoul was rather adept at falling asleep regardless of the noise going on outside.

"I'm here in Vera ready to deploy. By the by, Miss Susan if you can hear me on this channel I wanna talk with ya when we get a free minute."

Reporting in

[Xeno-Swarm] Can platoon for free
+1Health +1 action, +1 extra guy and +1 rating to investigate.

"WAKE UP PETEY IT'S TIME FOR ROLL CALL"
"I was already awake, you're the one who decided to nap."

reporting

I'd join if I could, but sadly I have a prior engagement that requires my time. If the mission's still running later on tonight, I'll deploy, but right now, someone bot me to withdraw.

Don't stop fighting, Hellghast. Don't stop fighting the good fight.

Reporting for duty

Reporting in

Reporting in! I say, the thread's autosaging, sir!

>>17059929
oops, pre-emptive alarm

Peace Phase.
It seems we are about to reach a Voss checkpoint.

>1 NE, 1 East
>mark an array on the engine
>1 West, 1 SW

+1 health [+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess]
+1 action
[Aspect: Life spells learned, Fast Casting, Life Array]

"WELP THEY SAID ACT NATURAL PETEY. SO IMMA LEAN ON THIS HERE BIG CANON, SEEMS LIKE A THING A VOSS WOULD DO RIGHT?"
"Most Voss are still human Backblast you know that."
"HUMANS LEAN ON ARTILLERY TO!"
"Only crazy ones."
"I HEARD THAT."

>Move 3 W
>Overwatch S and SE firing only if hostile action is taken.

rolled 2, 2 = 4

>>17060216
>Finish making the second wagon all spikey and menacing
>add scythes to the wagon wheel

curently at +4 rating from my two array (+3 from the first wagon array if they are counted)

rolled 6 = 6

>Move 4 Lengths East, Jumping as needed to reach train 2 behind the turret.
>Overwatch South.

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Ironclad Bonuses!
>+2 Armor, +1 WDamage, +1 Strength, +1 Size, H -> L.move
Command Bonuses:
>+Health (??)
>+1 Primary Weapon damage [Vahn]

>>17060248
Crap upgrades
Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

"Act natural everyone."

>slow train down
>all overwatch, E, NE, and N, only fire if fire upon or discovered

Squad Members: 3
HP:4 each member
Move:3
Act: 2 each member
Rating: 7
Range:6
Damage: 2 (+1 from Gunther)
CBonus: +2 Health to units under me.
>Double move in water
>Stealth in water

"Listen up all, our target is the radar tower past the checkpoint. Let's at least try to get past this checkpoint without alerting the voss to our deathtrain."

" Sitting The Pretty, peoples, Perhaps ve should acquire ze same tongue ! Hahaha... can ye even magine talking like that ? "

>retain position and overwatch

rolled 4, 4, 4, 8 = 20

>go stealth
>overwatch nearest entrance
>charge up on electrical energy 3x

[statline]
health: 3.5 + 3 officer bonus [isane &kess]
speed: 6
act: 4

>Overwatch N-NE waiting to fire until given a signal or if we're discovered.

"Keep quiet, bah. Two packs of smokes says we end up burning this 'checkpoint' to the ground..."

>overwatch six machinegun bursts S

"Allright, just act like we're Voss, got that?"
"Indeed, sir."
"Yippe-ki-yay, Jasper!"
"Jeremy... I think you'd be better off hiding in one of them crates for a while."
"Can do!"
>overwatch S and SE. Jeremy's hiding under a crate.

rolled 8 = 8

>>17060216
>Investigate for a Vossian accent
>Draw an array on the 3rd car
>Hold to Xeno control the person inspecting the car if he gets too suspicious of us

[Xeno-Swarm] Can platoon for free
+1Health +1 action, +1 extra guy and +1 rating to investigate.

"Even with correct dialect, I worry our accents could give us away. Just talk as little as necessary. And Major, I recommend staying within the steel compartment I set up, perhaps have another CO talk face to face if it is required?"

>>17060297
Forgot my stats.

+1 Heavy weapon Damage (Command Buff from Gunth)
+1 Machine gun Damage, HEI rounds
+1 Action

Okay, lets slow back down to 10 hexes/turn. Gives us some time to see whats ahead and allay suspicion.

[I just wanted to say I'm damn impressed. By which I mean, I've participated in one of the things run by you like a year or more ago, and I really didn't expect to see anything like it again. Just sayin'.]

>>17060347
Feel free to jump back in!

End Turn

>>17060355
Forgot to mention that I have the +2 heavy weapons damage aura.

And do my aspect upgrades work for the train?

>>17060355
[Could I, though? Seems like it's in full swing and all.]

>>17060398
[Just do it man, I jumped in two missions ago mid storyline.]

>>17060398
Sure, just grab a name and trip and pick a class. You can deploy on next action phase.

>Put down array for the casters
>Overwatch N and NE, firing only if discovered and fired upon
>Act natural

>>17060434
[Alright then. Any class you could especially use? Might as well pick something that'd help ya.]

>>17060476
Anything really, just pick that which you think you'll enjoy playing most.

Gah, it seems like 4chan is acting up for me. Expect stutters in my postings.

>>17060506
Shittin' out on me too.

>>17060497
[Alright then. Going to knight the shit out of everything.]

Once again a thin geyser of hot oil splashed across Kayle's viewport, causing her to angrily swat at Glenn. The magnified motions of their Ironclad suits gave the entire scene the appearance of a clunky dis-coordinated industrial process.

"HEY! Looking to get your Carburetor stomped? First thing we do at the next stop is fix that oil leak!"

Glenn's Ironclad, informally nicknamed the "Triumph" according to the hastily-etched identification plate over the torso chassis, rumbled and clutched it's stomach with a movement that might have been a deep chuckle by the operator inside.

"Pff~! Good luck with that, I bet you couldn't crush an over-ripe Pumpkin in that plastic egg of yours. What are you running anyway, some kind of gods-awful inline four? That high-pitched motor squeal wouldn't scare a mouse."

A displeased gesture from the lead 'Clad, an alternately chromed and blackened heavyweight dubbed the "Davidson," silenced the two bickering tin cans.

"....Goddamit people, can't we focus? Security checkpoint is up ahead."

The large Russian gnaws on a trio of cigarettes, to the very few Ragnyllian's who'd talked to him apparently Ghoul liked these better than his old ones. Still the futuristic tank pilot was uneasy, his bet that they'd be discovered and need to damn near level the place would probably happen in a few minutes but they were the longest minutes of his life.

"It's this damn waiting bullshit that bothers me... I hated cryo for the same reason..."

Enemy Phase...

Barrier Train spotted.

>>17060916
"FUCK, someone hide that elf."

>>17060916
"Damn yeah you are the best wagon ever..."

Erwin whispers over the radio, "Weapons ready, everyone. Not many lightning shooting elves in voss employ."

"Allright, everyone, when them Voss officers comes looking, just smile, nod, and don't say anything. Got that?"
"Yes, sir."
"I'm not your master! And this is Voss territory! They'd shoot us!"
"Yes, comrade."
"That's better, Jenkins."
"So, why'd dem Voss shoo-"
"Just- keep quiet, and stay in that crate, Jeremy."

>>17060950
"EY LADY, LIKE WHAT YA DID WITH THE CAR... CAN YA MAKE IT FLY TOO? THAT'D BE COOL."
"Leave her alone Backblast, we're trying to NOT draw attention remember?"
"WELL THATS BEEN BLOWN BY MISTER SPARKY UP THERE SO I DON'T SEE MUCH OF A REASON NOT TO HAVE FUN!"

>>17061033
"Fly? That boring, I'd rather transform the whole train in a giant robot of doom."

>>17061088
"....PETEY CAN WE KEEP HER, PLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAASE."
"Thats her choice Backblast not mine."
"BUT SHE'S FUN!"

" While I commend you on your lovely machine Those are Ragnyllian machines ! I am also curious what the Ifframi is doing here ? Is he being volunteer from Alliance clan ? "

>>17061161
Ofcourse they ragynyllian we are transporting captured equipment to R&D for research."

>>17061161
Quick, someone bullshit up a story about how we managed to steal these from a Ragnyllian base! The higher up the (disguised) rank the better!

"Oh boy they like my additions, I knew spike were in season."

" Mein Commander, those machines are being product of Voss Science. We are simply reclaiming their place in the Voss arsenal. Look at the fine machinery at work once our engineers have already had their hands on them "

" The Ifframi is of course helping with the research using his faggish magicks "

>>17061161
>>17061218

( ' ω')

>>17061161

" Hahahah I see ! " Have those tanks kill something. One of your men perhaps ! "

>>17061257
Bullshit them that we haven't got ammo for them! F5 F5 F5

rolled 2, 2, 6, 9 = 19

>fires 4 blast rounds at the Voss Commander

Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

rolled 3, 7, 1, 4, 9, 2, 8, 8, 7, 9 = 58

fire on officer.
no fucks given.

" WHO ELSE WANTS TO SHED THEIR OWN BROTHERS' BLOOD STEP UP NOW. "

phase end.

>reload main cannon
>overwatch tanks

rolled 9, 9, 7 = 25

>>17061306
>Force the barrier upward
>Make it skewer the three tank south
>Isolate it from gravity and have it follow the train

3member
4hp/2act/4move

+4 to cast rating (+5 with all the other arrays)

Awelp. Nice going on that stealth mission guys.
"It seems like our cover has been thoroughly blown, sir."
"Well, time to get nasty. Jeremy, get outta that crate and get your rifle ready."
"But I was having fun with mah imajinayshun!"
"Just get here and help me blast them. You like fireworks, right?"
"Yippie-ki-yay!"
>go 1 NE, overwatch W, NE and SE

"WELL WHY DON'T YOU KILL YOUR OWN BUDDY HUH?"
"Don't taunt the ball of fire Backblast."
"IT SOUNDED BETTER IN MY HEAD..."

Action Phase.

Unit Commander destroyed.
It would seem that the troops are shocked.

rolled 5, 3, 2, 8 = 18

Tapping 3 [earth arrays], suit array, engine [fire] array
AOE: Weakening the metal of and melting the 3 artillery to the south and one heavy tank to the south


+1 health [+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess]
+1 action
[Aspect: Life spells learned, Fast Casting, Life Array]

rolled 2, 1, 2, 3, 3 = 11

Fire Ap cannon at tank NE of my position with a gatling burst at the infantry W of it.

+2 Heavy Weapon Damage (Gunther CO)
+1 Action
+1 Damage Gatling's HEI

No one do a thing yet.

What are your orders command ?

>>17061497
>3 Spot actions on southern tanks
>Overwatch 1 Main cannon blast on every Southern Tank, if they turn hostile, GUN THEM DOWN.

"ah, yes, Ve are ready to begin ze demonstration now, if you vant."

rolled 7, 2, 5, 3 = 17

"LETS LIGHT EM ALL UP PETEY SEE HOW THEY LIKE IT."
"CALM DOWN BACKBLAST, We need to retain some form of cover."
"TO LATE TO GROW A SPINE PETEY IT'S SHOOTING TIME."

>Fire 2 Blast rounds at each tank to the south.
>Auto Reload at end of turn (Forgot to include in info last turn)

Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

[...do I just deploy out of nowhere and do shit, or should I wait?]

rolled 9, 10 = 19

>2SE 1SW
>Fire on light tank to S

HP - 3 (+command upgrades)
Act - 2
Mov - 5
Rng - 7
Dmg - 2-1
Rtg - 6aoe 4dir
Cap - 1
(Monkey Aspect: Ignore terrain, auto-steal enemy weapons when adjacent, auto-reload at end of turn)

>>17061554
[deploy at the star on the first car]

rolled 7, 4, 3 = 14

>>17061497
>Force the barrier up
>have it skewer the 3 tanks south
>Isolate it from gavity and have it follow (cannon on the side oposite to the train tank you)

cast rating +4 (+5/6 from the other array)
3 member
4hp/2act/4move

rolled 1, 5, 9 = 15

>>17061547
Since everyone decided to shoot, fukken shooting. EAT FIVE DAMAGE PER SHOT VOSS.

rolled 8, 2, 6, 4, 2, 8 = 30

>Move 3 L South (DangerSense!).
>BOTH actions: Single shot with Sluggers at nearby Armored targets (+1 Hit from CYTE, +1 from Vahn Command bonus, total Slugger Rating of [8]!).

"Blow 'em away!!"

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Ironclad Bonuses!
>+2 Armor, +1 WDamage, +1 Strength, +1 Size, H -> L.move
Command Bonuses:
>+Health (??)
>+1 Primary Weapon rating [Vahn]

rolled 6, 6, 3, 3 = 18

>move 3 SW
>melee attack enemy [M] (do so until he's dead)
>+if action remains take disguise (hide the elf thingy)
>move 3 NE back on train

rolled 2, 4, 4 = 10

OH WELL.
>GRENADES OVER THE PATCH.

SEE YA !

rolled 2, 3, 4 = 9

>>17061497
>Investigate for the following,
How to remove the barrier on the tracks
How to report this incident over voss channels so this mistake doesn't tip off other checkpoints
How to salvage the wreckage of the tanks and barriers to improve the trains armor and add their cannons to the sides.

>Move to the back of the train

>>17061554
DEPLOY MAGGOT.

rolled 4, 3, 1, 2, 3, 8, 1, 5, 7, 6, 6, 9, 10, 5, 4, 1, 10, 1 = 86

>>17061497
"Okay, now unless anyone else wants to think up an excuse, move the barricade, we got important places to be!"

Isane is interrupted by the sound of gunfire.

"Fuck it"

>One group fire twice upon the barricade immediately E
>Other two groups fire twice upon cluster of tanks and infantry to the NW-ish
>All reload
>All groups fire on same targets once more
>All reload
>Overwatch, E, NE, and N

(Reuse the dice once, should be a total of 36 rolls)
Squad Members: 3
HP:4 each member
Move:3
Act: 2 each member
Rating: 7
Range:6
Damage: 2 (+1 from Gunther)
CBonus: +2 Health to units under me.
>Double move in water
>Stealth in water

rolled 1 = 1

>Fire main cannon into the barricade.

+2 pilot rating
2 repair per action
+3 crew
+2 heavy weapon damage aura

phase end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qRh4di-59I

>>17061635
[Goddamit. It ate my post the first two times. Still going to do it.]
>Deploying where ordered (first car), facing south and shieldin'.
>No other actions now.

I'm going to bed, someone withdraw me next action phase.

Know what this train needs? A giant drill on the front.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l__jSgTAmQ&feature=related

>>17061878
and then we DRILL INTO THE MANTLE, INTO THE CORE

>

> Auxiliary Phase.
Processing ....

Is this? Is this skirmish quest?

>>17062070
The successor to it, at least.

>>17062043
The Russian laughs to himself as the carnage unfolds both from his comrades and Vera's own guns. The Modern Bitank gatlings cut through the infantrymen while the main cannon's shell punch a hole straight through. Ghoul inhales deeply before murmuring to himself.

"I'll never get enough of that smell..."

>>17062052
"YEE-HAW! Look at dem fireworks! Gawrsh, I do love me some fireworks!"
"That's nice, Jeremy. Just... peachy."

>>17062157
[gentleman you forgot your tag, and trip, and well everything important really]

>>17062168
[derp, forgot that after posting on MetaQuest]

Action Phase...

>>17062191
>reload main cannon
>overwatch that second barrier thing

>reload
>pet Hooch

>>17062191
"Oi! Someone take care of that other barricade!"

>reload all if needed
>Examine that arm thing jutting out of the ground
>overwatch E, NE, and N

Squad Members: 3
HP:4 each member
Move:3
Act: 2 each member
Rating: 7
Range:6
Damage: 2 (+1 from Gunther)
CBonus: +2 Health to units under me.
>+1 Overwatch Action
>Double move in water
>Stealth in water

rolled 8, 7, 1, 3 = 19

"OH NO YOU DON'T WALL BOY"
"Good initiative?"
"YOU BET PETEY BOY."

>move 4 E
>4 Blast rounds on Pilot of Barrier train.

Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

Reload main cannon if needed, resume N-NE ow

+2 Heavy Wep Gubth
+1 Action
+1 Gat damage HEI

Y'know, I think you guys have the dakka handled.

>move onto [A] platform thing
>rekit to Engineer

rolled 6, 5, 8, 6, 8, 8, 8, 5, 6 = 60

>>17062191
>INvestigate the following
What that Giant hand is
What that Giant hand is again
What that Giant hand is a third time
The chance for an incoming train on that second rail.
Using this train as a basis the weak points of another enemy train
And while I'm here pull out some notes from Hinzenhaus and Investigate how to deal with the Demon coming for us on New Years
Oh and Ask Mary Susan and P-0 about what they know about the supreme leader of voss.
>remaining action overwatch south

The first thing Paisley noticed was that he was on the ground, writhing in pain, and not able to hear anything. The next thing he noticed was that he was still on that damned hell-train, and his squadmates were there with him. He grit his teeth, forcing himself up and pulling up Hadley and Womack before getting back into the fight.

>move 1S, to the edge of the train
>fire 6 blast grenades South 5 hexes, all directed at the that train that looks like it's about to ram us
>move 3 W

Upgrades:

>Scarab Aspect (all explosions are crushing and destroy terrain completely, knock back organics; explosions-proof)
>+5 Health (+1 from Scarab, +1 purchased, +1 Kess' command upgrade, +2 Isane's command upgrade)
>+2 Magazine size--grenade launcher
>+1 Action
>+1 Squad Member

>Move 1 SE and 3 East (DangerSense!).
>Reload sluggers
>Overwatch South

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Ironclad Bonuses!
>+2 Armor, +1 WDamage, +1 Strength, +1 Size, H -> L.move
Command Bonuses:
>+Health (??)
>+1 Primary Weapon rating [Vahn]

rolled 5, 5, 1, 6, 1, 7 = 25

>>17062248

Rolling for 'nades

Phase End.

>Increase speed to 15 hexes.

rolled 8, 9, 4, 1 = 22

botting finch

>attempt radio intercept
>scramble any outgoing alerts from previous outpost
(use all actions until successful)

rolled 5, 4, 9 = 18

>gather as much metal and working canmon as possible
>Add the armor to the second wagon cannon and the looted cannon to the third wagon

>>17062191
>what the heck, I'll overwatch again, to the south, with rifles this time. Do you need dice for overwatch?
"Eey, lookit dat spikey-looking thing to the south! Is dat sum Voss thingy?"
"Yep. We just blew one up, I think."
"Ain't dat purdy!"
"Sir, if I may speak... I see another track parallel to us in the south-east. There may be a chance of train-to-train combat, sir."
"Welp, then we just fire at them and lob nades at them, right?"
"Well met, sir."

>Turns on the train's radio.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoRFFEzWzwI

Analogue Phase...
> incident reported
> train parts salvaged
> barrier tank destroyed

>>17062510
"Whoo-ee, lookit that big purdy gun!"
"Yeah, we're not qualified to shoot it, though."
"I believe it is about the right time to wear ear protection, sir."
"Good idea."

"Is it just me or did this car get thicker..."
"DON'T CARE, LOOK AT THAT BLOOD SPRAY, I THINK SOME GOT OVER HERE!"
"So mature of you Backblast."

rolled 7, 4, 4, 9, 7, 6, 7, 10, 5 = 59

INvestigate weaknesses in our own train and how to fix them

Paisley took a breath of the passing air, watching the smoke from the burning blockade train spiral into the air. "Everyone okay? Womack?"

"Still alive."

"Hadley?"

"Yeah!"

"Good. Let's...let's try not to stand right next to a cannon again."

>>17062596
"I HAVE SO MUCH MORE RESPECT FOR YOU THREE NOW. THAT WAS SO BADASS."
"I don't think they ment to do that."
"STILL COOL."

Action Phase.
How did a Voss train get in the scene so fast !?

HOLD TURN.

Dont have a general order yet.

>>17062631
>overwatch 5 machineguns SE, fire on infantry if they turn hostile, priority Casters (I see those arrays. sneaky fuckers.)
>Overwatch Main cannon SE, priority armored targets or train engine.

rolled 7, 2, 3, 9, 4, 2 = 27

>>17062631
>Investigate for:
>Voss train protocal
>Weaknesses in the enemy train
>Again look for Weaknesses in the enemy train
>What the enemy train's cargo is
>What the enemy train's cargo is again
>How long the enemy train is
Use remaing actions for overwatch

rolled 9, 5, 3 = 17

>>17062631
"Oh hey, another train! Is it fireworks time?"
"Sure is, Jasper! YIPPIE-KI-YAY!"
"Very well, sir..."
>throw grenades southwards once enemy is in range. All member of the squad launches nades this way.

>>17062672
forgot upgrades
[Xeno-Swarm] Can platoon for free
+1Health +1 action, +1 extra guy and +1 rating to investigate[succeed on a 7].

rolled 3, 2, 9 = 14

>>17062631
>Do nothing
>+If someone is stupid enough to shoot at the train do those instead
>Salvage as much metal as possible from the enemy train
>Use the engine of the train to make a giant drill for our train
>use the rest of the metal to make the third wagon all spikey and scithey

>>17062670
I think those array are from monday copy pasting the current wagon

>>17062675
Um, add to that "if they became hostile".

2 hex step to the W Overwatch South-SouthEast with gats x2 if enemies make any aggressive movements.

+2 Heavy Weapons Gunther
+1 Action
+1 Gat damage HEI

rolled 8 = 8

>Fire main cannon at the enemy engine car.

rolled 4, 2, 8, 5 = 19

"TIME TO TRY OUT THESE NEW ROUNDS YOU MADE PETEY."
"Indeed, the Howler antipersonnel rounds would be useful here."

>Move 3 E
>Fire 2 Howler rounds at 2 closest groups of hostiles each

Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

"Train!" Hadely squeaked, readying her grenade launcher!

"Hold it! They don't know we're not Voss."

"They will when they see what we left behind."

"Hopefully we'll be outta range by that time, Womack.

>move 4W
>reload
>overwatch S, SE, and SW, only firing if enemy turns hostile when in range

Upgrades:

>Scarab Aspect (all explosions are crushing and destroy terrain completely, knock back organics; explosions-proof)
>+5 Health (+1 from Scarab, +1 purchased, +1 Kess' command upgrade, +2 Isane's command upgrade)
>+2 Magazine size--grenade launcher
>+1 Action
>+1 Squad Member

>>17062708
wait, don't you have to reload that bigass cannon?

rolled 7, 1 = 8

>>17062708

>brace for impact
>move behind Vanguard line for cover just in case
>overwatch S 2x

rolled 5, 8, 4, 8, 9, 2, 2, 1, 7, 8, 5, 9, 9, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5, 4, 10, 4, 1, 7, 8 = 135

If peaceful:
> Wave

If someone fires the first shot.
> Smile
>Fire 6 Bursts
> Move 2N

Phase End

>>17062708
forgot upgrades

+2 vehicle rating
2 repair per action
+3 crew

Train Bandits appear out of the woodwork.
>Engine broken down to a powerdrill
> Bandit train disabled.
> Moving on to next area . . .
> Comm Tower Incoming.

====================================

That's it for Tonight.
Will commence again at 7-8est.

C- can we keep this train ?

We should add arms to it ; _;

" There goes sarge again... sometimes i forget he's just a kid... "

>>17062863
"Where do you want them lieutenant?"

>>17062869
Put them on the sides of Car 2, so we can use them to punch rival trains!

Jeez guys, if you guys keep this up us at the back won't get any kills!
...Unless Monday throws us some rearchase action or something.

Is there a thread where I can read up on ironhearts lore? I would like to get back in, but I don't recognize ANY of the faction names!

>>17063382
Your best bet is either the 1d4chan page the archives.

http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Iron_Hearts
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Iron%20Hearts

>>17063548
1d4chan! Why didn't I think of that? Thanks a lot, my friend! I'll read up and hit the fray within the week!

>>17063917
Sorry to be such a bother, but I have a question about caster spells and some of their possible applications. Would I be allowed to use spells that, say, gather information on an area, detailed information about a small area, or increase the detail and usefulness of information on an already known area?

If so, I was thinking I act like a Foreward Air Controller, sending info and (later, as I learn what I'm doing) recommendations to my allies?

To that end, can I use spells to essentially "mark" targets for other players? Maybe could fluff it out as communing with my allies and transferring information about the target (like images, ideas, things like that) to said allies. Anything with an "improve communications" feel would be great!

>>17064120
Whoops, I just realised that the scout sniper gets the "mark" ability. Sorry about that. Either way, which of the two classes do you guys think would be better for a "forward control" role? I want to think "caster", because I like the idea of pulling "farseer" shenanigans. Something like "control" or "jack" from the Gears of War series, maybe? Someone that doesn't have authority, but gets info to the important people that need it.

>>17064120

if you're thinking of infiltrating enemy lines and just looking through the fog of war and spotting targets, then an [S] with the serpent aspect would be the char for that; you'll have to earn the aspect first however [20 xp], which would take awhile as being too far ahead of the group can be very dangerous for low lvl chars

when it comes to gathering specific detailed information, the [I] would fit the bill, they have an enhanced version of the "examine" action which can be used at farther distances

[C]s are more versatile and can theoretically do anything, however, what they can do is highly dependent on the arrays placed on the map, which may require asking other players for help, which sometimes can get ignored
also critical failure with certain spells can be very dangerous for the starting [C]
[C]s require alot more thinking but can be the most effective unit in doing just about anything when played right

also factor in aspects which can be mixed and matched
i.e. earn a serpent aspect as a [S] then change class to [I] for a stealth investigator

>>17064455
Wow, I hadn't realized that you can change classes! Alright then, that changes things! I want to be able to support other players and gather information, but I would rather be back with my comrades than on my own. I was really taking a liking to the engineers when I found out they come in squads of four! How long would it take to get 20xp?
Also, I can't find stats for the engineer's cannon or stretcher. What can they do, and what potential does that stretcher give an engie squad in the medical role?
If I start as a scout squad, pick up serpent aspect, then switch to engineer and go for termite, could I be a covert firebase? If I can only take one aspect, can I use termite to make heavy bunkers for cover and the treatment of the wounded?
Also, I can't find info on spells; if I start as a caster and become skilled with this "lifespell" ability (which I am assuming has some healing capability), can I go engie/termite and make said bunker to treat the wounded?

>>17064649
more or less two mission depending on how many xp is given for them, only one if you get a good ammount of kill.

>>17064649

you can only take one aspect and it applies to all classes you change to

20 xp can be acquired in one mission depending on how many phases you attend, how much kills/assists you make, and how many you can mooch off of other players

being able to attend all phases of a mission can easily net you 10 xp sometimes a little more depending on how long the mission is so. . .

stretchers are more like coffins and are more for resurrecting people(but they can also heal), provided you can recover the corpse(good luck)

spells are freeform, requires a bit of creativity, what spells you can make is limited by the arrays you can tap

being stationary is generally only ever useful during defensive missions
a mobile unit would be much more versatile

probably some sort of medivac set up if you're aiming for a support role
i.e. a [T] vehicle upgraded/equipped with stretchers inside

>>17065097
Thank you very much! I would guess that you can spend exp to add more squad members; is this true?

Also, I've made my character sheet, and I would like you kind veterans to tell me if it checks out!

Ooh, man! This is gonna be good!

>>17065234
Yes you can buy more member for your squad. Upgrades do not follow when you change class and are limited to 6 by class. You can get 3 aspect upgrades that are more freeform than class upgrade but they must be approved by IC.

Hey Ironhearts players!

I m also thinking of joining but I would like some info about the group. I see a hell lot of posts every time, there are many players but I always find these threads randomly when are these on?

Other stuff, what classes are used most of the time? Do you have any which is missing and you would "need"? I mean for example say having too many of the same class would make it rather boring as classes seems to be complementing each other. Like say I was thinking something less straight combat oriented like Vanguard, Engineers, or Investigators.

Also, does a fresh new recruit with starter stats have any chance in the battlefield today? I remember I saw an upgraded bitank who has to roll under 9 with D10 and has insanely high stats. Is that the standard or that is just an extreme example?

*chick*
Neckbeard: "Hellghast Command, this is Sterling lead, break. We are approaching your area of operations and are awai-"
Jiggly Jim: "Break?! Did something break?! It really wasn't my fault this time! I didn't touch anything!"
Neckbeard: "Jim-jam, chill, man! Ehr... Hellghast command, this is Sterling lead; we are approaching your Area of Operations and are awaiting your orders to deploy to your position, over."

>>17065549
That bitank is an extreme example (as is the major Isara) That's mostly because pilot have an easier time on the survival side (with technically two lives). As for survival it's a question of keeping to cover and look less treatening than other targets.

Vanguard have a hard time being useful while starting, you're going to take hit for other people and die quickly.
Engineer can be heal and repair bot to get tons of xp out of the system during normal fight.
Inspector are middle ground, they are effective against everything but only for a set number of shot.

>>17065549
Vanguards are pretty combat oriented actually. Our last Vanguard was a robot that, to quote some of the other players, would go "What needs killing? That?" and the next turn its dead.
New Recruits can be as useful as veterans - especially on their first battle where they don't count towards the deployment limit.

If you're interested in joining, hop on the IRC for it (someone around here has the password for it, I'm sure.)

>>17065549
Hey, a fellow recruit! Would you like to make complimentary classes? I'm engineer, and I plan on taking the termite aspect. Going in as a heavy-firepower squad would help my firebase a LOT, and my engies could make cover for you, and keep both of our squads alive! Whaddaya say, do you want to for a platoon with me?

>>17065234
>>17065679
>>17065549

your enthusiasm is admirable, however it must be tempered

the game requires a bit of dedication as it tend to extend into the wee hours

most veterans are either insomniacs, or night owls

processing can take up to an hour and phases are timed, so it would take a degree of alertness keeping up as the phase transitions(considering the hours this game is played, it can be quite taxing)

>>17065765
Persona;;y I developed a sixth sense on when phase should be about to get posted... probably from watching IC draw so much.

>>Vanguard have a hard time being useful while starting, you're going to take hit for other people and die quickly.
I was thinking of being a meatshield type.
>>Engineer can be heal and repair bot to get tons of xp out of the system during normal fight.
That is what I was thinking about.

You know I m a sort of oddball when it comes to wargames usually almost always try the most unorthodox methods of play first. Which is usually oriented around non combat stuff or strange things. This often causes me to be bored or feel stupid but sometimes it gets awesome!

>>Inspector are middle ground, they are effective against everything but only for a set number of shot.
I always got the impression (from the artwork) that investigators are not about fighting but something else.

Other questions does getting vehicles are only available for Ace Pilot or anyone can just get one? Are vehicles just straight up upgrades and free piles of Xp for the driver, or they have downsides? Like weak points or high cost or whatever?

>>17065784
vehicule are disponible to everyone, but take a fielding slot if it isn't a pilot. It also mean you don't get the auto-escape ability that comes with it and will probably die if your tank is destroyed.

>>17065678
The irc channel she is referring to is #skirmishquest on the Rizon server. You can use http://www.mibbit.com/

Someone is usually in there that can answer questions.

>>17065820
But should one expect a vehicle to be destroyed? I mean just stickily game mechanically is it just a straight up upgrade to the soldiers that ride it? Giving them extra armor, firepower, HP and thus more Xp?

>>17065869
vehicles do get destroyed, but are honestly the first target in combat, plus they take up a lot of Flag Points, which are used for deployment. We have a limit each battle. Infantry on the other hand take up relatively little FP and can be just as if not more effective when upgraded.

>>17065765
Well, last I checked I wasn't signing up for the "lunch break and teatime brigade", was I?
>>17065772
I'm sorry to bug every veteran in the place, but could you send me the IC info?

>>17065901
If you want to get in contact with IC I recommend the IRC #skirmishquest or waiting till tonight.

Always good to see new faces. Welcome to the team, Sterling

>WORD FROM IRON COMMAND INCOMING

He has a late shift at work that he forgot about. Game delayed until at least 10pm if not later.

Argh, 4chan is being wonky on me today, I might participate in stutters. Anyone else having this problem?

my connection to IRC crapped out; can somebody resend me all the required gubbins to reconnect?

>>17068991
You could scroll up to here:

>>17065861

>>17069119
Even WE'RE smart enough to try THAT. It still isn't connecting for some reason

>>17069158
Then I don't know. Maybe try http://rizon.net/chat ?

>>17069205
the authentication keeps failing

>>17069287

Alright who's up for a game ?

Unsure of activity since I got held up at work till late. So we have two choices.

> Postpone
We start at Thurs. Afternoon, Take a 3 Hour break in between [work] and do a for reals night game
>Alternate option just do a Thursday night game.

> I'm game right now.
You're game right now. You might never see your bed again.

>>17069287
Now it says I'm the only guy on the channel!
Man, I just heard some SAN-check inducingly depressing news, and I REALLY WANT TO POUND SOME VOSS SKULLS IN!

>>17069526
I'm angry and I see targets. BRING IT ON!

>>17069526
postpone

>>17069546
Alright, I guess I can stand to wait a little, too.
But I had better get a good share of skulls for tomorrow. I CANNOT OVERSTATE HOW ANGRY I AM RIGHT NOW!

I'm game

>>17069564
Son, if you want skulls, you're in the wrong character class.

>>17069526

Due to selfish personal reasons related to my workday tomorrow, I must vote for a Thursday game, sorry to those ready to rock tonight.

If others show up, I'm game.

well there's me, which makes the player minimum of 5.

But where's Gunther ?

>>17069602
Well, then I'll obviously trade ammo for skulls from OTHER people! I JUST WANT TO WREAK HAVOC!

>>17069526
I'm sick as fuck, AND I have to work tomorrow. So I'm hoping we could rock a thursday night game. Though if yall started earlier Thursday I'd just show up after work.

>>17069628
Well, I'm here, but for some reason I can't connect to Rizon so I can't access the IRC channel.

>>17069743
Whoops, forgot my trip.

>>17069743
>>17069287
Technical problems, they've been sorted out. Try again.

I might actually have to vote for a postpone.

Today feels.... off.

beep beep. Anytime's good for me.

It better involve some kind of surprise back attack, because I'm itching for a kill, and last 2 track sections netted me a grand total of no kills.

Sorta reminds me of the time on Skirmish Quest when I was Don Quixote...

I vote for game

Hmmm, it looks like we'll just have to postpone for Thursday. It doesn't look like we'll be having enough people today.

Game Postponed for tonight then. A hard-date will be set for Thursday night, however.

A tentative Confirmation will be called during the #SkirmishQuest channel in the afternoon.

If not then a real one will start the same night anyways.

>>17070058

Oh poo, and here we are--all dressed up and nowhere to go.

Another night, then.

So, next checkpoint we hit, would it be possible to just, ya know, not shoot and blow up everything?

Perhaps one of our [M]s could plant a time bomb on the radio tower or any other targets we come across, and then we high tail it outta there so we're not around when things start to explode.

>>17072071

That depends on how strong the comm tower is to our small arms fire. I'd rather not take chances and make sure it's blown up before moving on.

>>17072071
A good idea! Do you think we would be allowed to have an [M] pre-arm a bomb and pass it off to an [S] with stealth to go plant it?

>>17073741
Well, we could always just go for broke. Assuming the tower supports are made of a certain metal, plant enough explosives to destroy the tower, say 5 times over? Aw, who am I kidding, better make it at least a dozen times over!
>nspshul structures
Dang right, captcha! NO SPECIAL STRUCTURES!

>>17074367

Your enthusiasm is appreciated, trooper, but I would rather not get off this train until we get to the Black Fortress. I wouldn't want to risk making a quick exit when we still have men on the ground.

Report in.

go to

#SkirmishQuest for all other purposes involved with wanting to play this game.

>>17078333
Ready and waiting.

>>17078333
Sgt. Vahn, reportan.

Tin Cans, reporting in.

Armitage reporting in by the grace of Sapphos

>>17078333

Here and ready to fight, sir!

Good to go, let's try and keep this thing on the rails.

Let's do this

>>17078333
(Pvt.Jimmy):"Hey, what's this blinkey light mean?"
(cpl.Neckbeard):"...huh? OH CRAP! It's go time!"
"Sterling Squad, readying up!"

"REPORTING IN SIR READY AND WAITING TO KILL SOME VOSS SCUM."

>>17078333
7minutes in? still not good enough I need to pratice.

[hurr]

[statline]
health: 3.5
move: 6
act: 4
charged: 2(?)

>>17078383

Upgrades!

>Scarab Aspect (all explosions are crushing and destroy terrain completely, knock back organics; explosions-proof)
>+5 Health (+1 from Scarab, +1 purchased, +1 Kess' command upgrade, +2 Isane's command upgrade)
>+2 Magazine size--grenade launcher
>+1 Action
>+1 Squad Member

Forgot upgrades.

Squad Members: 3
HP:4 each member
Move:3
Act: 2 each member
Rating: 7
Range:6
Damage: 2 (+1 from Gunther)
CBonus: +2 Health to units under me.
>+1 Overwatch Action
>Double move in water
>Stealth in water

#Kess
>Smell Detection
>+1Rof
>Hooch The Hound

Hp: 4.5
Act:2
Move:4
Range:6

Reporting in, point us where you want us.

Standard Scout template plus:
+1 Action
+1 Member
+1 Clip Size

>>17078599
Clyde, You should take an Ironclad. A SQUAD of ironclads, even.

Current Roster

[P]Mjr_Gunther
[P2-Bt]Sgt. Vahn

[Hm1HmHm] Cpt. Isane

[A1]LT. Kess
[[Ab3]] Cpl. Varro

[FOX[Finch

[C2]Rose

[M1] Pvt. Backblast
[M2] Sgt. Paisley

[E1] Cpl. Armitage
[E2] Sterling

[I-I-I]Sudsen

[Vh] Cpl. Clyde

>>17078636

Jumping on this idea. Updated stats posted soon. How do I bring buddies along?

>>17078636
Seconding that.
By the by Sarge, What sort of upgrades are we looking at for being under your command?

>>17078691
>>17078675
Clyde, just doubleBracket your designation ([[Vh1]]) and say you're platooning Vh Ironclads

Hare, I grant +1 Primary Weapon accuracy to everyone below Sgt.

Upgrade Listing

#Backblast

Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
(+1 to hit from Vahn)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

Are any commanders looking for an engie squad?

>>17078719
Outstanding.

Platooning Vanguard Ironclads.

Upgrades!

#Clyde
>+1 Health
>+1 Squad member
>+1 Action

Health: 3 >+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess
Actions: 3 >-1 from Hammerfaust
Move: 4 (Bee aspect)
>+1 attack rating from Vahn
>Limited flight
>Wall-walking

Private Kaz requesting permission to join the Iron Hearts.

[P]Mjr_Gunther
[P2-Bt]Sgt. Vahn

[Hm1HmHm] Cpt. Isane

[A1]LT. Kess
[[Ab3]] Cpl. Varro

[S1][Finch
[S2] Pvt. Hare

[C2]Rose

[M1] Pvt. Backblast
[M2] Sgt. Paisley

[E1] Cpl. Armitage
[E2] Sterling

[I-I-I]Sudsen

[Vh] Cpl. Clyde

Now using tripcode.

>>17078797

You picked a helluva time to join up, Private! You ready to knock the Voss down a peg?

>>17078813

I will do my best Sir, just give me the chance.

So yeah, I think we've got enough people.

[P]Mjr_Gunther
[P2-Bt]Sgt. Vahn

[Hm1HmHm] Cpt. Isane

[A1]LT. Kess
[[Ab3]] Cpl. Varro
[A4]Kaz

[S1][Finch
[S2] Pvt. Hare

[C2]Rose

[M1] Pvt. Backblast
[M2] Sgt. Paisley

[E1] Cpl. Armitage
[E2] Sterling

[I-I-I]Sudsen

[Vh] Cpl. Clyde

>>17078838
(Cpl.Neckbeard):"Hey! You guys from the Kaz assault squad? Welcome to the Voss empire! Where's your commanding officer?"

.......err..Repo-Reporting for Battle Sir!

>Aspects
I'm butting in, but is this using FATE ideas in some way?

>>17078847

Updated my stats here:

>>17078752

Unless we need spots for other people.

>>17078887

Eh-eh...We don't know who is our direct commanding officer Sir.

So many new recruits...

[P]Mjr_Gunther
[P2-Bt]Sgt. Vahn

[Hm1HmHm] Cpt. Isane
[Hm2] Jalope

[A1]LT. Kess
[[Ab3]] Cpl. Varro
[A4]Kaz

[S1][Finch
[S2] Pvt. Hare

[C2]Rose

[M1] Pvt. Backblast
[M2] Sgt. Paisley

[E1] Cpl. Armitage
[E2] Sterling

[I1-I-I]Sudsen

[Vh1] Cpl. Clyde

>>17078959
(neckbeard:) "Easy, buddy! I mean which one of you guys is your squad leader?" I'm Cpl.Freegear, but you can call me Neckbeard. This is Pvt.Tirawyn "Sick-flow", Pvt. Jimmy, and Pvt.Annie. They're all siblings."
(Pvt.Jimmy):"Hiya! I'm JIM JAM!"

I'm here.

Sor-Sorr- I'll go prep my gun.

My my, 17 people. Will we even have enough space on the train...

[P]Mjr_Gunther
[P2-Bt]Sgt. Vahn

[Hm1HmHm] Cpt. Isane
[Hm2] Jalope

[A1]LT. Kess
[[Ab3]] Cpl. Varro
[A4]Kaz

[S1][Finch
[S2] Pvt. Hare

[[C1]]Erwin
[C2]Rose

[M1] Pvt. Backblast
[M2] Sgt. Paisley

[E1] Cpl. Armitage
[E2] Sterling

[I1-I-I]Sudsen

[Vh1] Cpl. Clyde

>>17078986

Corporal Kurze, here sir! This are my boys.

>>17079078
Alright then! I found out that we squad leaders have all been demoted back to private, but between you and me, let's keep things straight, huh? So, you boys ready to take the fight to the Voss? We engies got a LOT of potential, but we run short on gun, and we don't have much armor. Keep us covered, and we'll keep you alive!

>>17079078
While it doesn't make military sense for pvts to lead fireteams, that's how it works here. EVERYONE starts at Pvt. It matters for command upgrades, if you want promotions, earn them.

Good luck soldiers.

>>17079112

Yes sir!

>>17078897
>>17078735
>>17078887


"Hey Pais?" Womack cocked his head in confusion.

"Hm?" Paisley flicked back the cover on his lighter, stuffing it in his pocket as he looked around the train at the new recruits.

"How'd we get all these scrubs?"

"Seriously--there's like what, ten new guys here?" Hadley piped up.

Paisley took another drag, blowing the smoke from his nostrils. "No clue, dude. Guess I should do the 'Non-Com' thing and get the recruits saddled up." Paisley managed to get tuned in to the radio, clearing his throat before continuing.

"Alright you new recruits, listen up! I realize that, for a lotta you, this is your first deployment. Let me just say this: you picked one helluva day to join up." Paisley allowed himself a chuckle. "What we're about to do here is simple: dig a spike right up the Voss' ass as deep as it can go, and blow it to unholy Hel. Enemy strength looks to be heavy, but stay outta the way of that big gun on the second car and you should be mostly fine--just shoot whatever looks evil and/or has spikes. Oh, and don't die--that's kinda of an important thing if you wanna get promoted. Any questions?"

>>17079352
(Pvt.Jimmy):What happens if I gotta go potty?
(Pvt.Sick-Flow):shove it back where it came from!
(Pvt.Neckbeard):Don't say that, he just might do it.

Pvt. Jalope opened his mouth as to say something but then shuts it quickly and scuttles off to prep his gun, His partner is equally silent but they both seem to know what they are doing.

Action Phase.

rolled 9, 4 = 13

"MOTHER FUCKERS KILLED PETEY, YOU DIE NOW."

>2 Blast Grenades 5 S
>Auto Reload

Hp+1 (+2 Isane +1 Kess)
(+1 to hit from Vahn)
Main weapon clip +1
Monkey aspect
Howler Round Upgrade

rolled 2, 3, 6, 3, 8, 3, 8, 10, 10, 3, 4, 10, 6, 2, 9, 2, 3, 10, 8, 9, 8, 6, 1, 2 = 136

>>17079544
> Fire all machineguns at every target within 8L, priority on the heavy weapons teams.
>Crouch

rolled 3, 7, 8 = 18

>>17079544
>move 2W
>Steal more metal from the enemy train to make two giant arm for the second wagon
>Make a set of steel arm armor for rose
>link the set of armor movement to the wagon arm movement

3member
4hp/2act/3move

>fire twice at the infantry nearest our train on the first car (ordered left to right)
>fire twice at the artillery looking things unless they're dead, else:
>two overwatches southeast, prioritizing the artillery.

rolled 8, 10 = 18

>tap 1 array
> create wall on car 1 separating chains connected t ghoul car
> move to 2 NE
> tap array to rebuild ironclad armor

rolled 10, 8, 3 = 21

>grab sword from one of the fallen vanguards
>move 2 E/NE
>cut/unhook chains 3x
>move 2 NW for cover

>Expending all actions to run
>2E, Leap, 3NE

Upgrades:
Monkey Aspect

Gotta patch up dem holes

>Move south East 2

rolled 6, 8 = 14

>Move 1 East.
>Throw grenade 3 SE and 1 E.
>Throw grenade 4 SE.
>Next 4 actions spent on single-shot Sluggers to wipe out Heavy troopers to the south, followed by Engineer/Pilots standing near them.

>Grenade dice above.

"Clean off those Heavy gunners now!" The Tin Cans roared into action with grenades and mostrous Slugs that tore into the foe.

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Ironclad Bonuses!
>+2 Armor, +1 WDamage, +1 Strength, +1 Size, H -> L.move
Command Bonuses:
>+3 Health (2 from Isane, 1 from Kess)
>+1 Primary Weapon rating [Vahn]

rolled 4, 9, 3, 10, 3 = 29

>Fire and the enemy car connector closest to me.
>Investigate How to get Inspector style shell's for gunther's cannon to fire.
>Investigate what those Black skull boxes are.
>Investigate how to get the train to move faster
>Investigate how to magnify Finch's Electric powers.
>Go on overwatch south

>Deploy
>Run 8E onto second train car

#Clyde
>+1 Health
>+1 Squad member
>+1 Action

Health: 3 >+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess
Actions: 3 >-1 from Hammerfaust
Move: 4 (Bee aspect)
>+1 attack rating from Vahn
>Limited flight
>Wall-walking

rolled 7, 6, 5, 5, 8, 4, 4, 3 = 42

Running leap across the trains to land on enemy rear car. Fire gat's E on any enemy targets still standing.

"FUCK IT! It's too cramped on this hunk of steel! FOR BRAVO!!!"

rolled 9, 8, 10, 1 = 28

>>17079637

>rollan 4 Slugger shots (+1 Rating from Vahn and +1 from CYTE for [8] to hit!)

rolled 6, 8, 7, 4, 1, 7, 10, 10 = 53

Each man including HOOCH, CUT/DETACH THOSE FUCKING HOOKS.

"Engineers, here's where those turrets would be really useful!"

>>17079647
Almost forgot my upgrade stuff.

+2 Heavy Weapons Damage Gunther (If he's still around I guess
+1 Gat damage HEI
+1 Action

>Move South East 2 Spaces

>>17079641
Upgrades
[Xeno-Swarm] Can platoon for free
+1Health +1 action, +1 extra guy and +1 rating to investigate [succeed on a rating 7].

>>17079544
deploy onto train at rear car
deploy one spring at supply depot
deploy remaining kits as turrets near the snipers

>>17079622
+1 health [+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess]
+1 action
[Aspect: Life spells learned, Fast Casting, Life Array]

rolled 7 = 7

>move 2SE 1E
Fire rifle at enemy 3SE

>>17079608
forgot to add
+8/10 to casting rating from all the arrays also I think the thread is in autosage

rolled 6, 9, 4, 8, 3, 5, 3, 9, 9, 10, 6, 10, 2, 2, 8, 4, 6, 3, 5, 1, 1, 2, 1, 8 = 125

>>17079544
>all pack up
>move 1 S and climb onto train engine
>all set up
>all fire twice upon the group of ghouls
>all reload
>all overwatch, SE, S, and SW

Squad Members: 3
HP:4 each member
Move:3
Act: 2 each member
Rating: 7
Range:6
Damage: 2 (+1 from Gunther)
CBonus: +2 Health to units under me.
>+1 Overwatch Action
>Double move in water
>Stealth in water

rolled 6, 2, 7 = 15

Here they come, let's go!

>fire 3 (or however many of my squadmates are alive) blast grenades 3SW, toward that trio of soldiers
>move 2N, onto the First Aid station
>Heal up

#Paisley
Scarab Aspect
6 Health (1 from Scarab, one purchased, +2 from Isane's command bonus, +1 from Kess' command bonus)
2Act
3 rounds--grenade launcher

rolled 5, 2 = 7

>>17079695

I forgot the other two.

end turn.

Woah woah woah! sorry I'm late! Joining! Count me as having overwatched to the south, all three!

Enemy Phase.

>>17080416
We did nothing? Well, I guess that means "+1 Jimmy Whoopsie"
Jimmy accidentally replaced EVERY KIT WITH CANS OF JELLO!

>>17080449
I think my squad also did jack shit.
But man, lack of targets, how do they work??
"SO... MUCH... FIREWORKS..."
"Oh snap, Jenkins, grab Jeremy before he does anything stupid."
"Will do, sir."
"YIPPIE-KI-YAY, RAGNYLL INDEPENDENCE DAY!"

>>17080416
SHITSHITSHIT

As the spell goes haywire halfway through, Erwin begins holding his breath as long as he can to preserve what air he has. At least until he can correct this.

rolled 8 = 8

>>17080416
Don't worry, you're not alone.
Hey, at least we're looking fantastic while we do nothing?
>Strikes a pose, rolling for intimidate.

>>17080416

"Hold still, girl--I need to get you patched up."

"Dammit, dammit dammi--uck!" Genevieve sharply inhaled as Paisley delicately wrapped the bandages around her midsection.

"Easy! You're lucky the shots didn't hit any vital organs." Paisley popped open a small vial of Ibonyte-based medical gel, spreading it on a piece of gauze and applying the gauze to Hadley's arm.

"I--is Womack okay?" Hadly asked, turning to see the dark-skinned man dozing off seemingly in his own world.

"He should be until I get done with you. The man's shot up with enough painkillers to make a Banewolf go to sleep."

Womack chuckled to himself as he held onto his bleeding gut. "Everything is so fucking green!"

>>17080531
after I build cover for Kaz's squad, you want some firing positions?

>>17080531
(scouts are bad at being scary)
:(

I guess I'll just position myself on the other side of the car? Unless I'm needed elsewhere that is.

>>17080547
Sure do. Jeremy here is itching to make some kills.

"FUCKERS KILLED PETEY, I'M GONNA KILL EVERY ONE OF THEM, YOU GUYS KEEP GOING WITHOUT ME."

>>17080575
I think you scored a train joint.

>>17080632
Uh..Uh..Thanks? I guess. Hopefully.

Action Phase

The Train is getting dragged along !
It's weight coud pull us down if we decide to speed up !

rolled 7, 8, 7, 1, 10, 8, 2, 10, 5, 8, 9, 3, 3, 3, 2, 10, 3, 9, 7, 7, 7, 1, 2, 8 = 140

> Fire all machineguns at every target South of me.

"PETEY IMMA TAKE THESE FUCKERS DOWN. FOR YOU MAN."

>Strap 2 satchel charges to self set to detonate on the end of this phase
>Move 4S

>>17080796
oh sweet a single... what is that thing? circle with horns with two lines... it's in range from my squad!
>shoot at it!

rolled 6, 1 = 7

>>17080796
>Encase loot boxes in metal
>Transfer boxes to our train 3rd wagon
>+get a new member

>>17080796
(Pvt.Sick-Flow):"I'm gonna fuck the emperor in the mouth!"

build four barriers directly north along the train's northern edge.
Move to the supply depot.
resupply.

rolled 4, 10, 4, 1, 2, 9, 10, 2, 7, 4, 6, 6 = 65

>3 ESE
> FIRE ON ENEMY MS !!!!!

rolled 10, 7, 8 = 25

>>17080820
fuck, dice here!

rolled 8, 9 = 17

>tap 1 array
>turn steel coffin into coffinclad (steelclad?)
>If that fails, tap 2 arrays and try again
>if first attempt succeeded, move 1 West, 1 sw
and tap fire array and AOE melt chains

rolled 10, 9, 1, 10, 10 = 40

Light Cigarette's up, activating Ghoul Mode. Jump back away from Anti Armor enemy and fire Ap shell at him. Fire gats on infantry south of him.

rolled 8, 10, 8, 10, 8, 5, 10, 2 = 61

>Move 4E
>Rocket-boost 2SE
>Attack the chains connecting the trains, trying to destroy them without harming the traincar

rolled 9, 2 = 11

>2E 1SE
>Patch up those holes on the cannon (Don't know if I need to roll so I will anyway)

Upgrades:
Monkey Aspect

rolled 10, 7, 5, 8, 6, 8 = 44

>Move 2 East (DangerSense!)
>Fire on Chain-Launcher units!

"Let's cut these off at the source, we can't let ourselves get slowed down now."

Squad Upgrades
>COYOTE aspect, Scavenge! Aspect upgrade, +1 Health, +1 Action
Ironclad Bonuses!
>+2 Armor, +1 WDamage, +1 Strength, +1 Size, H -> L.move
Command Bonuses:
>+3 Health (2 from Isane, 1 from Kess)
>+1 Primary Weapon rating [Vahn]


>>17080820
Better roll some dice for that attack private!

rolled 9, 10 = 19

>Move 2 east, 1 Southeast
>Fire twice on the artillery (rpg?)
>reloads.

"Someone should probably work on breaking us free from those chains!"
"Or at least keep those ghouls from crossing."
"That would be good too."

>>17080847
+1 health [+2 from Isane, +1 from Kess]
+1 action
[Aspect: Life spells learned, Fast Casting, Life Array]

Phase End.

rolled 4, 2, 7, 7, 5, 6, 5, 3, 1 = 40

BOTTING FOR SOAP

>Investigate possibility of stealing enemy train cars
>investigate bombs on rails, and how to get rid of them
>investigate our train to see if it has a way of dealing with the bombs on the tracks
>if failed, retry
>remaining actions go to overwatch S

rolled 3, 5, 9, 3, 3, 1, 3, 10, 6, 6, 10, 2, 3, 9, 9, 7, 4, 6 = 99

>all teams fire twice upon the mess of ghouls, priority on the ones on the chains
>all reload
>one team fire once more into the ghouls, furthest teams to the right fire upon the M to the SE (Will have to double my rolls)
>all overwatch, E, SE, and S (Aspect gives me +1 overwatch action), shoot anything within 7 hexes.

(Also, did my overwatch go through last phase? Just curious cause I don't see myself shooting at those ghouls that are obviously within range and to the SW, a direction I specified)


Squad Members: 3
HP:4 each member
Move:3
Act: 2 each member
Rating: 7
Range:6
Damage: 2 (+1 from Gunther)
CBonus: +2 Health to units under me.
>+1 Overwatch Action
>Double move in water
>Stealth in water