Varmach upgrades are as shown.

>16xp from kills + 15xp for mission = 31xp

I'm going to hold onto it for now so I can grab another upgrade.

>Spending 50 exp on Training Programmes lvl ub
>Spending remaining 4 on THE VIOLIN

Overseeing that the operation to bring back the sarcophagus, Elizabet order a member of the regular.

"Have the three body bag delivered to the women shower room, I have a message to send to Kashir leadership. I have to debone them, and the showers are easier to clean..."

Somehow a prisoner would escape with a box and would be found dead by the Kashir scouts, clutching a box. Later when that box would be opened it would reveal a message made from carved bones.

"How many ancestor can you throw at us? We fought and won against two. How long can you keep the sacrifice? We can keep going forever, stop wasting your children, give them to the Voss, at least their death will be useful to someone. This message was carved from the bones of those that failed to protect your ancestor.

-Reaper"

Vilkas would also find a new Chess box with a note written in red "ink". The black were made of pure steel, ghouls being pawns, two battle tank for the rooks, ritters on their wolves acting as knight, destroy as bishop, a midian as a queen and an officer for a king. While white made of "ivory" would have spear men as pawns, elephant as rook, jaguar rider as knight, crocodile on two leg as bishop, the queen was a red mass with a white mask while the king was a priest. the note would read:

To cheer you up
-E

Why do we not have coffee by now?

I EXPECTED MORE FROM YOU, TERRIBLE CHILDREN.

bump. Night all.

Iceheart enters the small room, the priestess already seated on the other side of the table. Not wanting to show any inkling of weakness, she leaves her cane leaning against the wall outside, and confidently strides in, slapping down a large folder of papers. Only one item, Axel's report, was actually relevant. The rest was either random expense reports and requisition forms, or just blank sheets, a bluff to instill nervousness in prisoners. A large scraping sound penetrates the silence as she pulls her chair back and sits down opposite the girl.

"First, let's start with your name, and then tell me everything you told Corporal Axel." She folds her hands together on the table in front of her. "I've read his report, but I'd prefer hearing it straight from you."

post>>17840029

" My name is Raichara Sylvia. In order to save the other girls from my village and my sister, I have surrendered my life to bear the seed of a Death God. "

The woman stares ahead, her eyes a sharp blue even in the dimly lit bunker. Her gaze penetrating but docile.
" As it was understood, we were told that the sons we would carry would serve a great cause for the Gods. We went through unpeakable trials, were tested for our worthiness to be a God's vessel. We believed, persevered, some died others killed. 100 Became 15, became 4 "
And then I felt it in the stars. They have taught us to speak and feel the spirit of the world around us you see
When I was carrying my child I heard a divine song from my womb.
It was a girl. I knew it in my heart. And I was powerless to escape my fate now that we had been cut down to so few a number
Had it been a son, I would have thought differently, but her voice sounded like my own. My sister's my friends at the village. It was the sweetest song I had heard in that lavish prison
It was then that I had begun to question what would happen to these ... vessels. Where they really going to become the gods we worshipped ? What did they look like ? How did they think ? Would they have sounded as beautiful as my child did ?
And so I ended her, My Sylvia. She died before her life song could be heard. And when a slow and dark execution of a thousand teeth and men awaited me at the bottom of the holy city, your men of all people had shown up and took me away.
That was the first time I had seen people fight so desperately, to live. So I went with them. So that no more lives could be wasted.
I can tell you now, you are also fighting hard. Inside you is a fester that eats away at your body "

>>17840134
"H-How the hell do you know?" Iceheart wasn't sure what to feel. She actually felt... sick. Sicker than normal. This girl had actually gotten to her. "It's none of your concern, I'm likely to die in combat long before this takes me." Her hands relax, unaware of being clenched into fists, and she sits up straighter, spending a moment collecting her thoughts.

"This whole thing of 'deathgods' reeks. I doubt you hold much love for your countrymen after all that, so help us. Help us in any way you can to put a stop to this. Your child shall not have died in vain." Iceheart is standing now, leaning against the table and gripping its edge tightly.

She blinks. The glow of her eyes only apparent through the shadow imposed on her. She looks to the hard wall of the bunker. " Everything I ever believed in and lived for has collapsed in a single night. And yet the sun still rises.
I know not the mystics or what they revere, The sky that was once filled with majestic gods is gone to me. This country has become corrupt from it's own way. And I hear that this bloody war has started because you all had decided to do one thing no one would ever think to do.
Saving one child you had never met, starting a war and fighting it in his name. He knows not the burden you all carry and yet you happily go on this task. I ask why," Rai stands up this time as if she had some questions herself,
"The gods could not have played a more cruel joke. Everyday, those priestesses feared that one of you would come from the shadows to take them. But deep down we wished it. "

>>17840170
Iceheart straightens up and meets her gaze.

"I cannot speak for any of the others here, but know this. I fight because years ago, my Marshal took pity on me, when I was nothing but a street urchin caught with her hands in someone else's pockets. I fight now for my sisters, so that they may live a better life, free of the poverty I had to raise them in."

Gathering her things and pushing her chair away, she makes for the door, but not before pausing and looking back to the girl. "This war will end by our hand, one way or the other."

The door closes with more confidence than it did previously. Leaving Rai to her thoughts.
" Voss," she whispers " In the tongue of the Valknyres means Loss. Are you also just as willing to throw lives away to take down others ? Or do you sacrifice it all for the things you cherish ?"
Rai stares at her hands. It had only held her child once.
" Vilkas Von Voss. " she utters to no one in particular.

Getting authorization from DeathMarshal, Elizabet start interrogating the 6th Kashik king...

"So first of all, I didn't ask your name. How much can you tell me about the current Kashik forces organizations. Also are those chess pieces carved out of the priest bones that failed to "protect" you realistic enough?"

31xp
>23 to LAB
>8 towards learning the violin

>Spending 40 XP to purchase +1 Blast Radius
Current upgrades: +1 DR, +1 Range, Extra Crew Slot, +1 Blast Radius

Working together with some of the Royal Guard's Destroy Hazards, Iceheart was able to add higher yield explosives to her shells.

>Spending the remaining 13 XP on the lab.

Construction of the lab was proceeding slowly but surely. They were putting a lot of trust in Oderkonn, the scientist better come through for them.

Friendly bump.

Bump

Designing CLasses and upgrades : O

bump

rolled 9, 1, 2, 8, 8, 1, 7 = 36

: D

>>17849804
WHAT DOES IT MEAN

psst
psst Monday
did you drop by /co/ yesterday?
Because I've seen this posted in a Jinkies thread.

WHAT IS THIS HERESY.

I KNOW NOT OF THIS BUXOM BEAUTY.

TO THE CAMPS WITH YE.

Seize the image for evidence.....

rolled 2 = 2

>>17850277
Permission to train my captured salamander to obey others orders maybe just officers or what ever i can get away with.

I've got in touch with my aides, and with your contributions we've managed to rope together a team of scientists across all of Voss.

So far the specialists in their fields involve:

> Thanatosmy [death]
> Energy Physics [obvious]
> Medical Science
> Paranormal Science [theoretical/mystical science]
> MicroMechaniks [technological engineering]

Scientists can be assigned to various projects. Each one rolls a d10. A team of scientiss on one project would support the ratings of other scientists. The result of the experimental projects will depend on the prompt and the researcher/engineering preferences of those involved.

>>17851409

There are 9 fields in all but all scifax can perform the necessary functions of research and engineering.

>>17851409

Of course with an XO or a CO's order we can be assigned to one or two projects. Each scientist will be staffed on an experiment, yielding one [d10] attempt.

The Project's rating will be determined by the number of scientists, their appropriate fields, and the level of technology established by concurrent projects.

Example: Researching the wheel before developing a Tank would help your chances if one was to use a hyper-simplified comparison.

>One attempt can be made per thread.

On short notice I've been visited by Gustav.
Through scorching sands she arrived by tank.

She tells me that the situation on the gates have been dug in. But its sheer size and the amount of deaths have driven her seasoned recruits to near madness.

" They need a reason, " She says frankly. " I know the Emperor is here, and his presence is unknown even to the soldiers that are fighting and dying at the front. Even now my hard means have been losing it's touch. So I humbly ask- no, I demand that the men of Voss know who they fight for.

He is of age, and the death crown has never been worn in decades. Aren't you also curious to see if it woud obey him too ? If Voss will fight for him ?

I would think about it, I said.

But soon I know that an answer must be made.
The crown must be worn again.
And the Boy named Vilkas, who only dressed as a mere adept in our ranks will become much more than I can fathom.

Was it too soon, Vilkas ? In time I hope you can forgive my decision.

Newts:
> A headmounted flame thrower allows them to use their free hands to claw soft targets and climb walls easily

Haunts:
> Children of Voss emerge from the night to cause trouble for our foes. Only Corpsiers... and Vilkas can see and communicate with them.

Picture ^

updated with

points.

>>17851807
I'm going to overstep my power and tell you this nifty idea I want you to research since I'm a really an illiterate genius.

Put the Thanatosmy and paranormal guys on something to deliver that ghoul making shroom.

The rest should work on a zeppelin, clearly this high capacity vehicle will fit every role.

Marshal, Oderkonn, and Vilkas, with the lab now complete I believe we need to initiate some research projects. Given the nature of the next mission, I personally think a rotor-wing gunship/transport is in order, but I would like to hear your opinions before I set it in motion.

I will also be taking recommendations from the troops.

Marshal:
Flying Battleships.

Vilkas:
Flying Dragon SOldiers ! Or a giant bullet ! We don't need to be on the island to destroy it right ?

Oderkonn:
Uh... I don't think we're at that stage yet....
But uhem.
I've heard from the paranormal dept. of utilizing training programs for the local Goyles in Voss.

And the Micromeckanics dept are also interested in making a radio controlled missile guidance system with different types of chemical yields.

>>17854049
assessment of the project by affected by time constriction (unless you want to stay in that forsaken desert for the next 10 years)

Flying Battleships: Fabulous idea, if we had the time to build a full vessel or bring one here then create engines strong enough to provide lifting to it we'd probably have to steal the fortress for the one it use.

Flying Dragon SOldiers: Those would be nice, but I don't know where we can find dragon on such a short notice.

giant bullet: If we don't need the fortress technology then this is the lest costly option, build a giant artillery and shoot it down the sky.

Goyles: Doable, but I don't know about how many we could afford to field.

missile guidance system: those aren't even off the board yet from how you talk... also giant bullet do about the same job.

Good morning bump

I'm putting in an order to the lab. Requests are:

Project Ein: Codename Harrier
A large air vehicle, either a zeppelin or a multiple rotor winged aircraft. It needs to have heavy armor and firepower, able to transport troops safely and provide powerful support for ground troops. Large size weapon systems should be compatible with Project Rain.

All of the Energy Physics and the MicroMechaniks departments should work on this, along with one member of the Thanatosmy department.

Project Zwei: Codename Rain
As suggested, missiles/rockets carrying a payload of the ghoul making shrooms or the like. Since time is a constraint then they can be unguided, and able to be fired from possibly both ground bases or vehicles, mainly Project Harrier. Work should be done on making the payloads viable for our current weapons, such as the Hydra self propelled guns, the Destroy Hazard's launcher

All of the Thanatosmy and Paranormal Science, as well as the Medical Science departments should work on this, with one member of the Energy Physics and MicroMechaniks (taking secondary priority to Project Harrier) as well.

I want you all working full time on these, the success of the next mission may very well depend on it. If we're lucky this won't have been a huge waste of time and I won't be responsible for any failures. Now if you'll excuse me I need to go see about getting the female bathrooms cleaned up... again.

late night bump

>>17853453

>Buying Violin, Gunnery Cap, Beyond the Hunt and putting 8 points into the lab.

We need some sort of flying transport. Preferably with guns. I'll leave the details to you eggheads.

>>17858536
>Gunnery Cap
"Sir this is wonderful! Now I can finally take out any pesky targets across the battlefield. I'm not sure how I could possibly repay you."

[Gunnery] Cap Acquired
=Gc=
=Gun=

This cap allows units to fire ballistic weaponry more comfortably than before allowing for longer range attacks coordinated between fellow tankers and marksmen alike.

=Beyond The Hunt=
With Nibelheim flourishing in the war against the Nocturnal hunters of Kashir, they have since been able to integrate Midians in their general ranks despite their limited daytime hours. However, outweighing these consequences is their fierce disposition to take down humans as if they were prey and the near immortality this grants their kin.
However, to be a worthy successor to their bloodline, the proud Countess Hel will only sire those who have slain 13 people. It is also an unwritten rule that those who drink the blood of Midians gain their power.

Young Vilkas can rest comfortably tonight knowing that these nubile terrors watch over him <3

>spending 20xp toward more coffee

rolled 10 = 10

Science !

>spending 18 xp towards violin
>reserving 10 for potential demiing, depending on midian stats, time to hunt peoples.

rolled 10, 1 = 11

>>17859262
just noticed wolf bought violin
>18 towards norse friend

Ahah !
Great news, everyone. It seems I've gotten in touch with a Genius Savante that I can only classify to you as a Section 10-1.

Savantes have no specialty but are instead versed in every field allowing them to greatly simplify projects for the rest of the team. However, they will avoid working on /easy/ projects [easily bored]. And will clash with other savantes.

Picture ^

>>17859352
Wunderbar, it would seem some reassigning is in order.
Projects are outlined in:
>>17855856

Project Harrier:
Genius Savante
Thanatosmy (One member)
Energy Physics (Both members)

Project Rain:
Thanatosmy (One member)
Medical Science
Paranormal Science
MicroMechaniks

bump

>>17858966
>Gunnery cap.

"Niiiiiice. We could use something like that!"

"D-do you think it'll r-really help me s-shoot better?"

"No damn clue, but you just look freaking adorable wearing it!"

"..."

>>17859371
Stop doing this shitty quest
I demand you make a video game with art assets in this exact same style.

>>17861720
I disagree with the shitty remark, but I agree and would play the shit out of this game if he did it up Panzer General style.

Are you guys taking new recruits?

>>17863528
It's open recruitment. If you have the fortune of dropping in on an active mission, you can drop in anytime.

For more info:
http://1d4chan.org/wiki/Iron_Hearts

Or you can always try stopping by our IRC channel #skirmishquest on Rizon.

>>17861720
Yeah you're not the only one who wants to see more of this art.

>dumping accumulated 40xp to violin

>>17866766
violin is already get. assign the xp elsewhere

>>17866766

>redirecting points toward coffee

===

At the center of the room, wrapped in heavy chains that hold him down sat the self proclaimed death god. Sitting languidly as if unaffected by the execessive bindings.
" In your tongue, the name is lost to time and sounds outmoded to the changes of century long empires and millennial civilizations. How about you name me instead, Hunter "

"Hmmm name you?" Replies Elizabeth," Well at least you're not asking the rest of the guard to do it... last time we named Vilkas and the whole name is awful. How about Caine?"

His head rolls and faces the Hunter, passive. " That name is taken. Also horrible "

" How about Jack " He swivels and looks down on the chains. " Everyone is called Jack. So I suppose I'll be the best one in existence. By devouring them... "

"I like the idea, you don't seem to lack the time to do so anyways."

" So you wish to know how the Kashir have been on as of late. How their ancestral wills reaches through time and are entrapped in these lavish coffins. How, they would then turn to ancient gods to guide, how they grovel at the feet of any /immortal/ being... "
" Or do you wish to know the time I tried to abuse that as much as possible before I made them so worshipcrazy that killing me was the greatest idea of the century ? "

"I don't really care presonaly I'd rather be hunting some young female soldier to pass the time, but orders are orders and I need to get info. Start with the boring part about how they are doing lately... then we can discuss our past together."

He gives a laugh. A haughty Childish laugh.

" And Indeed their gods doth provided. For their mystics, and priestesses and shamans have given life to supernatural things that bended to the wills of men. The proof floats before you at the gates of their Holy City where not just one but many continents remain afloat, each higher plane more pompous and surreal than the last. "
But the Kashir, their well is running dry, in order for the eternal empire to continue, they've turned to the guidance of Deathgods, even I've been awoken as an instrument to that plan. Me, the unspoken emperor of death. Who wished to drag this world down from all corners to the depths of bloody oceans so deep that the dunes will be sated "

"Hmm, well at least even in their incompetance the main army can still do it's job I guess. Also even though that plan look interesting it seems boring in the long term. Not enough room in it for a perpetual war. So how much /gods/ are left if I understood the priestess report about 2?"

" Hmmmmmmmmmm ? Well if I'm one, that makes the other rest of them fakes. However I can guarantee at least 3 impostors since my head has been itching madly "

"Who knows, she told us there was 4 suitable sacrifice. She killed one, you are there. Either way it wouldn't suprise me if she lied or if the others you talk about are fake."

Yes. She was one, along with her child. That is one deathgod's cadaverie. There are 3 more, don't count me. As you can see, I'm just a mere wyrm, an outmoded sort of ancient evil. They'd have me lead them the bastards. Use them to devour the world but would have me trashed as soon as the deed was done"

"I'm sorry to tell you that it's probably what anyone would have done... Well if you ever need help escaping I can probably do something about it. Don't tell that to anyone though."

" I don't have any need to escape " The wyrm gets up from his seat. The tangle of his hair catching on the chains as he does so. Tight snaps twang around the room as sections of his bindings fall to neatly slashed pieces. His hair springing and vivid- alive like convulsing worms. " As soon as I heard that name. That detestable name that would have me squirm with boiling anger I made my decision to see to an ancient repayment "

He hisses an inhale and primes two serpentine hairs primed at Elizabet's neck primed to strike. His tall frame towering over the Hunter as each step seem to be getting reacquainted with gravity's touch.

" Von Voss. The ancient blood of that bastard Thane who fought back my black armies. Nothing would get me so excited, than to see this boy flourish to his violent legacy so that I could see it happen /again/ !

Elizabet remaining unmoving at the sight. Her mask revealing nothing.
" I just want war. I don't really mind who wins "

The days wore on, they did. Life in the front was nothing like the palace grounds and not all the soldiers were as nice to me as the guard in the fortress. There were all sorts of warriors here, and Voss needed all different kinds. Even the mean ones.

I wished soldiers like Selezen and the others were back, but slowly and surely they were soon disappearing and I wouldn't know who would be left.

This war of mine. It was a colossal waste. And-

" Hello ? "

" Vilkas ?" Anna whispers through the door and no sooner does she immaterialy phase through it while carrying with her a sleek black case. The boy's eyes traced the shape.

" Hewn from the wood of the ibon tree, and strings of Sivvian hair it is an instrument through which your fine hands may express your so-, "

" ANNE ! " Vilkas runs up for a hug, " I missed you ! You went out to fight a horrid war with suns brighter than scorching hells. " He sobs.

" Aye, Vilkas. We did. We fought for- "

" I dont want to hear it ! I didn't want anything about this situation, I don't even know the Kashir ! Why do we fight, Anne ? Why does war take people away from the house. It's growning bigger but it's becoming emptier " He heaves.

With a gentle grasp, Anne sets him up and hands him the instrument.

" In ancient tongues, there were no words for the turmoil inside one's heart. And so when your ancestors prayed to the spirits, it was through immaculate song "

Vilkas picks up the instrument. Its smooth feel matching his shape. It's weight finding its center on him. He had only recently picked up lessons from the Marshal, listened to plays from others but in his ears he heard it through some unknown source.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSteo64Im60&feature=related

It was a nostalgic tune, that came from nowhere in particular. But in his mind was vivid so vivid that Hel picked up a stray instrument and joined in.

" Happy Birthday, my lord " She whispers to no one.

Okay, so I've read the wiki and I'm still a bit confused. The game's currently gone back in time and we're playing as the bad guys, and we're finding out just what the hell went wrong to see why they became bad in the first place?

>>17869508
Yeah, pretty much.

Friendly bump.

>>17869508
>>17869612
>bad guy

Victory decide who the bad guy is, so no one is the good guy.

>>17869612
>>17871953

O-kaaaay then. When is the next game?

Bump.

rolled 5, 4, 2, 8 = 19

Project Harrier Experiment in Process.
Savante: 1
Thanatosmy: 1
Inergonics: 2

rolled 10, 9, 4, 8 = 31

Project Rain:

Thanatosmy: 1
Medical Science: 1
Paranormal Science: 1
MicroMechaniks: 1

Possible game tonight, keep tuned.

>>17878126
I must unfortunately shoot this down.
DeathMarshal is currently doing the paperwork for all of these upgrades and has yet to get around to the scouting information for the next mission.
(Translation: No map before 12am EST means no mission and the GM is processing all the upgrades which will take him at least an hour.)

>>17878696
yeah that was what I was thinking too, normally he does roll call at 10:30/11. Not a maybe confirmation.

Saturday looks likely then, but we'll see.

>>17880198
Don't take it wrong but until I have OP confirmation I won't put much faith in your speculation.

>>17880214
Hey, I'm only relaying what I've heard from him, so people know when to check around for a mission. Of course nothing is set in stone until roll call is actually called.

bump

late night bump

>>17880198

Ah. 'Spose I'll sit glued to my seat until then.

Theres been an incident in the lab.

bump

>>17885054
Would 'incident' in this case mean explosion, or something a bit less?

>>17886681
With that roll of 10 earlier, I think it's highly likely.

Because Ghost can't handle responsibility.

>>17885054

Define "Incident." Do we need to lock down the lab and send containment teams?

>>17889345
pffft

rolled 37 = 37

>>17889345
I reiterate:

PFFFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTT

>The base was quite all around, save for the whisper of a light wind that made the lights flicker and the more rickety buildings creak. The melody of a cello and violin duet continued unabated through the night air, carried over the dunes by the wind.

>The Kashir, however, heard none of it. A rather large number of loudspeakers had been set up some distance from the base of the flying city, speakers all angled to create a notable "wall of sound" around the city. They were being harassed continually with loud music and propaganda; this night would see a change in programming. For the first time in over thirty hours, the loudspeakers and radios broadcasting music and news to the Kashir stood silent, before being taken over by a new sound. A bubbly tune filled the air, the swell of trumpets signaling the interception of the airwaves before the sultry voice of a woman filled the air:

"Well hello, hello, hello. All of you desert soldiers; how goes things? This is Vosskon Blossom, the voice of the Voss Empire, broadcasting to you live from the Voss captial to all your homes and bases. You Kashir boys should feel honored, for you are listening to the first of what will hopefully be a long, long series of broadcasts." A small giggle is heard.

>>17894942

"What I offer you tonight, citizens of Kashir, is a proposition. Your nation is dying. Do you seriously think the Elder Priests, your pillars of religion and counsel, can stand forever against the iron wheel of Progress? The world is changing, people of Kashir. What we offer you is a chance--a chance to take part in that change, to become one with it. No longer will you be bound by the chains of fate; no longer will you be doomed to sacrifice your children to forgotten gods; no longer will you starve, crying to the skies for drops of rain that will never come!

"We of the Voss Empire offer a way to escape this world of torment. You--yes, you, the individual--have the chance to shape your own destiny, not adhere to the old ways. With the Voss, you are guaranteed a soft bed, fresh food, and something that your Elder Priests could never guarantee: security. Think about it, you desert soldiers: never having to fret whether your family will be fed from day-to-day, never having to fear being struck down by the gods--this is what we offer. This is what we are giving to you! All that is required of you, people of Kashir, is to walk away. Throw down your arms, and you shall see just how benevolent we can be.

"I suppose some time will be needed for you to come to a decision. In the meanwhile, how about some more music? Here is a little something from my personal collection--it's Frederick Boyare with his hit single 'Moonlight Dancing'."

>A rousing tune began, first notes being sounded by the piano, before being accompanied by the trumpet and drums. The vocalist's growling voice echoed across the airwaves to the flying city...

My proud midians are ready to spread their love.
Dont take their minimal dresscode lightly, their blood manipulation allows them to change physical appearances, skin coloration, as well as achieve supernatural feats like phasing through solid walls like water.

However, these selfsame attributes render them volatile to the sun, the physical properties of water, and certain holy auras that cause their blood to boil.

But even with these faults, we can more than make up for it with our fierce resistance and our potential to become even stronger with the blood of other midians.

> To become a Midian:
Kill 13 people
-or-
Drink the Blood of Midians.

bump

>>17895870
Do we have to now kill 13 people or could we count ones we have already killed?

bump

>>17900305

Only Direct Kills are applicable. Assists are not counted.

13Kills in one fight will sway my favor right then and there at the event of your death. However the cold dead memories of the 13 you've slain maybe

-sigh-

described to me in detail during the rest period.

As another sidenote, virgins are preferrable as most non virgins are suceptible to becoming /ghouls/

>>17895870
>>Clothing optional*
THIS IS STRATEGICALLY THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THIS UNIT ! EVERYONE ALWAYS BE SURE TO KEEP THIS IN MIND BEFORE FIELDING IN BATTLE!

>>17900610
At least they don't sparkle.

Scuttlebutt says there might be a sorte at around 10ish tonight, we'll see.

>

bump

=From Within=

We've uncovered scouting information from Heaven's gate. It would seem that after a certain point up the highlands, there is what could only be described as floating land routes that makes its way up to the gates.

However there is a catch.

The main route is well and truly secured behind titanic doors so high that even aerial missions can be countered against.

It would seem that unless this gate is opened, our forces remain on the defense, reacting to whatever comes out of it. And an attackforce would count for very little, despite our wealth of resources.

There is however another way.
We've calculated that a meager stealth operation up the contingent parts of the floating isles maybe enough for a small force to infiltrate and open the gates from within.

We can also launch a massive aerial campaign against the highwalls until it comes crashing down.

For both of these missions, the Royal Guard is being looked into once again as a shining example for our men.

>>17905271
I'd prefer a stealthy mission, but seeing how the other guard handle stealth we're probably going to try and crash the door.

I'd rather do this quietly, but I don't think my Hydras are rated for stealth.

If my input matters, I'll say stealth.

Due to the extensive backlog of logistics, the battle will be postponed until tomorrow night at 6Pm Est.

because we fight such a numerous enemy, we've employed the use of the Firestorm tanks, originally a design funded and manufactured by the anti-crown party has now been reintegrated into our WarFactories due to its ability to deliver high amounts of firepower in a short period.

Used as an area denial weapon, it can create crisscrossing firing lines that will lock down an area with withering fire so intense that even bunkered sites can be reduced to rubble overtime.

Be careful however, due to its high volume firing rate, allies maybe caught in it's sights.

LockDown Instructions:

When its side guns are set to overwatch, its effective overwatch range will become a locked down firing zone attacking every unit that crossses it. [1 destroy damage]

When its top gunner is assigned an area to overwatch a 7hex comb within its overwatch range will attack any unit that crosses it [1 destroy damage]

A stealth operation would be unwise. We aren't exactly a force built for sneaking and silence; might as well get it over with and go loud and proud.

>>17906668
Emil's eyes go wide as he glances from the beat up husk of his old light tank to the designs laid out in front of him for this new iron beast.
"Hey Emil, whatcha looki--" Liam's mouth gaped.
"Right?"
"... Can we get one of those? Please?"

>>17906668
Something about that thing looks very familiar...

>>17906668
My little finger tell me that thing will get changed sooner than later.

>>17910070
What makes you say that?

>>17912100

The unit icon's missing for the FirestorM.

Bump

Mission Confirmation at 6.

The Unveiling of the Science units are next.

If you ever deploy any of those Firestorm tanks, I don't think anyone should even consider standing in front of it, let alone near it.

>>17912955
Found the icon.

>10 xp to "Go Ahead."
>5 xp to Violin

"So little Vilkas can have a better childhood than we."
Liam nodded solemnly.
"Aye."

>>17916646
We already have the Violin, can't you hear that lovely music drifting over the cool night air?

>>17916776
Liam shakes his head heavily.
"No, actually. I'm sure it's breathtaking though." Emil steps in.
"He lost most of his hearing in an accident when we were younger. He reads lips for the most part now." Emil turns to his older brother. "It is breathtaking, brother. You would weep to hear it."
Liam swallows and nods his understanding tensely. "I am gladdened." He turns and steps away into the moonlight to the tank chassis the two have been toying with.

Emil frowns before turning back to the Lieutenant. "My apologies. Before he lost his hearing, he used to take me out behind the pubs where we grew up and listen to the music before the owners would chase us off. He always wished he could have learned to play. He was hoping to pitch in for the violin."

Correcting.
>15 xp to Go ahead

I've just realized I haven't allotted my xp.

>16xp
>putting it toward MORE COFFEE

Two promotions before tonight's battle.

Officer Victor Reginrave: 2nd Lieutenant
Qemist Elm: Private First Class

Try not to die right after you get your stripes 2nd Lt.

>>17919171
Thank you ma'am. My retinue is ready to move on your command.

>15 exp towards the Machinegun addon for armor

Ready for game time.

Roll call, please report in an orderly fashion. Our assault on the Kashir city of Makkos Ra will commence shortly.

>>17920363

Ready.

>>17920363

v
>>17920363

I'm here.

>>17920363
Reporting for duty.

>>17920363
Here

>>17920363


"here"

I am Here. Perhaps i may find a demi fate in my future. perhaps not. unless i change my class in a future post, assume medic

Oh boy... more people that are trusting me with their lives.

Alright you whoresons, we got a huge gate to knock on, get ready to punch out the biggest idiot that decides to open it !

> Tempest unit rolls out

>>17920363
Saboteurs in positon, Sir.
>>Good luck, Terrible Children.

Best of luck, team. I have research and development to attend to, unfortunately.

>>17920363
away from home but I'll see what I can do...

"forgot something"

>>17905987


Deciding to stick with CO.

Mjolnr base stats:
2 rounds
2 acts
6Spd [now7]
7.5 Hx Range [Hat]

Current Roster:

=Gun=[Hy1]Lt. Iceheart

=BB=[CO1clt-ltv+move]2ndLt. Reginrave
=Bb=[CO2c-aev+hit] Sigmund
=Bb=[FO1-vv-+hp] Vitton
[FO-2lt+mv] Sgt. Blitz

=Bb=[H1]Volto
[H2]Elizabet

=Bb= [R1] Otso von Claude

=Bb=[Q1]Elm

=Gc=[Btl1]Cpl.Axel+Alfie

=Bb=[e1] DDDr. Urlaub

Elizabet I wish you would put on a hat, and Blitz I honestly don't recall ever promoting you, so enjoy your temporary battlefield commission for now, we'll figure it out later.

>>17920932
I honestly would prefer an [Fm] instead of another [CO], but I can't stop you.

Reminder, real time discussion can be find at Rizon in #Skirmishquest

>>17921079
I never used a hat why would I start now? (Black berret have a total lack of swag I refuse to wear one)

>>17920932
>>17921079

Sigmund, it'd be a big help if you got into the IRC. We'll need to coordinate this offensive if we wanna breach the gates effectively.

The Halberds have arrived just in time and problem free ! Now all that's left is to test their efficiency in battle !

=HalberdS=
These aerial battleships pack the invasive punch.
However they're a bit on the slowside, and their maneuverability is limited, their singular task is to ram straight into enemy lines and when they have achieved DOCKING in this manner, will allow them to release their payload of troops and will continuously do so as if to contain whole waves of troops.

This flying fortress is a bit pricey however, costing 20 terror to re-field.

>>17921905
"HAHA! I LIKE THIS ONE, IT'S LIKE MY OLD IRON SKULL BUT HUGE AND IN THE AIR!"

Now? Who is going to be the lucky one to carry it into combat? Ah yes >>17921948 I could not have asked for a finer volunteer.

Reporting in. Where is the battle?

Unfortunately the lab underwent a fatal lockdown. One of our Thanatosmists literally bit it with a faultily detonated sample of ghoul powder. The good news is that the weapon works. Capable of being loaded into mortar systems like the Destroy Hazards , the Hydras and even the Halberds' bombing payload.

However units must only carry one by equipping themselves with a

=GBomb=
=Gb=

. And must take careful care to LOAD it a turn beforehand in order to under the safety locks. Should the armed unit get attacked at this time, the payload will detonate. Be very careful. Get rid of your equipment upon disposal as a safety measure, the equipment has a high chance of detonating on death.

"Hello lovelies, sorry I'm late to the party; needed to pick up a few extra bits for this shindig!"

>>17922046
"AS MUCH AS I'D LOVE TO MA'AM SADLY I AM A GHOST, NO CORPOREAL FORM MAKES IT TOUGH TO USE CONTROLS."

"Ah, wait! Forgot something! No christening is complete without the fancy hats!"

=Gun=GBomb=[Hy1]Lt. Iceheart

=BB=[CO1clt-ltv+move]2ndLt. Reginrave
=Bb=[CO2c-aev+hit] Sigmund
=Bb=[FO1-vv-+hp] Vitton
[FO-2lt+mv] Sgt. Blitz

[K1] Joaquin

=Bb=[H1]Volto
[H2]Elizabet

=Bb=[Q1]Elm

=Gc=[Btl1]Cpl.Axel+Alfie

=Gc= [HS1] Lendur von Claude

=Bb=[e1] DDDr. Urlaub

Here is roster, there is your designation, battle is soon!

>>17922299
Adjusting tag. Also picking up this combat beret... I feel it's going to be either stained red, or smoked black.
Both of which are my favourite color.

>>17922320
Adjusted.

"I am no bastard son! Von Claude treats his true children well, as we shall soon see!"

Fixed

Adjusting tags

So this is what a battlefield is like before the battle.

Guys, do you really think I'll be ready to lead you all ? T-

To win ?

I just wanted to stop them from sacrificing all those children, all those mothers who just wanted to have their kid. This place is horrible for making them do that even if it meant getting a castle this big....

A
Am I wrong ?

I'm going to go ahead and back out of this game tonight. Another time then.

>>17923037
The crown has chosen you, so do what you think is best for Voss.

>>17923037
Never, sire. We move at your word. These are the men that would have stolen your life for their selfish reasons. It is time for retribution.

=Gun=GBomb=[Hy1]Lt. Iceheart

=BB=[CO1clt-ltv+move]2ndLt. Reginrave
=Bb=[FO1-vv-+hp] Vitton
[FO-2lt+mv] Sgt. Blitz

[K1] Joaquin

=Bb=[H1]Volto
[H2]Elizabet

=Bb=[Q1]Elm

=Gc=[Btl1]Cpl.Axel+Alfie

=Gb= [HS1] Lendur von Claude

Final roster again, mission start seems to be set for Midnight.

My upgrades:
>+1 DR, +1 Range, Extra Crew Slot, +1 Blast Radius

>>17923037
"You'll do fine kid, just take it easy."

>>17923037

Not wrong, sire. Fate has chosen us to be the ones to eliminate these heathens and the city they consider holy sanctuary.

Your legacy begins tonight, Young Prince. Lead us well.

Y-yeah.
Your right.

This whole being a king thing.
This whole affair of leading men like pawns.
I'm still not comfortable with it.

But-

If someone was able to wear this cursed crown.
If someone else really could concievably do such a thing...

>>17923037
We do not doubt your decision, sir. What good would be an army who does not trust their commanders?
I was born as an orphan, forced to live on the streets and trusted nobody. But then, your father found me, taught me manners and sent me to the army. Now I have learnt the value of trust, thanks to the von Voss family. I will gladly give my life, if need be, under your command.

>>17922189

"So many new toys, and I get to try them out first!"

I won't let them.

Not in a million lives.

>>17923194
"ATTA BOY I DIDN'T RESCUE A COWARD, I RESCUED A DEATH GOD KILLING ARMY LEADING KING."

>>17923167
Would you force someone else to take those decision? You are Voss, the soldier that saved you, died for you, made you king. Would you deny them their rest by acting like a coward?

>>17923292

Th- thanks, Sel

>>17923402
>>17923194

That's the spirit, sir. Let's give 'em a bit of the old Blood and Thunder!

"Reporting, my Lord."
"We serve you and you alone, and we do it gladly. Leadership is yours. It is your birthright. You are quite literally born for this. You cannot fail."

Liam dons his hat.
"We fight for you and yours. If that means unborn children, yearning to be free, then those who would wrong them will tremble and fall before us. Teach them the true meaning of Terror, my Lord. Let them know that Voss comes for them."
Liam salutes the child King crisply.

We've come into view of Heaven's gate.
The scouts have reported a rather staggering image.

It would also seem that -

WAIT !

HALT THE ATTACK !

>>17925143
"What? What is it?"

Vil- My lord ? What seems to be the problem ?

"There seems to be a small village there, right in front of the gates. I would be fine with sending a giant force to smash those walls but it looks like they haven't gotten away yet ... that's all "


.....

" I- I see. What should we do then ? "

....

" I don't know but we can't come in full force until the noncombatants are safe... Day... One Day. We'll come back tomorrow, the enemy doesn't yet know of our flying forces so we can still safely pull out until we think of something ... "

"I- In that case.. what should we tell the rest of the forces, m'lord. Fierstrom's forces are also confused.. "

Emil nods.
"Of course, my Lord. The death of innocents would stain the honor of the battle to come. It is not for them that we have come."

>>17925208

Nora sighed, slipping her pistol back into its waiting holster. "Tomorrow night, then." She turns to her Vulcans, the deathmasked soldiers standing attentively. "Attack's off for tonight, boys. Noncombatants in the battlezone. The Kashir sleep peacefully tonight; let's get back to the base."

Inform her that I suspect an ambush. The walls are suspiciously void of guards. They want to pull something and they know that we know nothing of the area beyond this point past what the Starstress knows.

Im also convinced that all groundforces in front of the gate are reduced to irrelevence unless we figure out a plan to get to it. Should we prod their defenses perhaps ?

Or send scouts ?

W-what's with the look ?

>>17925510
"I am so damn proud of you right now."

>>17925467
"Do you want me to infiltrate them my lord? It shouldn't be that hard..."

>>17925467


Nora couldn't help but smile. "You're on your way, sire. But yes, a scouting party would be idea--let's see just what these savages have in store for us.">>17925510

you could maybe scout the town,
but I hear midians can walk up walls is that true ?

>>17925621
Or you could give me a climbing kit or a pair of salamander claw for the climbing... I still enjoy being alive and able to be killing 24 hours a day instead of night time only.

>>17925655

Ah uhm. Good luck then.

[ Roll D10, specifying target adjusts your roll.]

rolled 9, 10 = 19

>>17925655
(Dying before the game start)

>>17925701

So you ... failed at dying ???

>>17925701
ITT: First time I'm happy I failed an objectives

rolled 2, 8 = 10

>>17925730
Horribly at that Well now that the fact that I'll survive at least until the game start...
(Infiltrating enemy force and climbing that damn wall)

>>17925746

A report: It would seem that Elizabet has managed to infiltrate the enemy numbers. But has now been captured via elemental manipulation traps. It would seem that the enemy has suspected us after all, and has a different method of monitoring activity on he island.

I- I see.
I got exactly what I wanted to know. Let's not give our positions away any further. Dismissed.

[Game to resume tomorrow. ]

rolled 8 = 8

"Corpsier Alucard, report. Are there any mass graves nearby we can use to animate some greater undead to assist in this operation?"

(Rolling to see if there are already deposits of corpses on the battlefield to exploit)

Sire, on the possibility that the civilians will not move themselves by this time tomorrow, I propose an evacuation operation of sorts, to move into the village, grab all the civilians, drop them on transports, and drive them out of the combat zone and toward our lines.

I won't lie--this is a risky op in and of itself, coming so close to the gates. But if we wish to avoid noncombatant casualties, whether through indirect fire or from falling debris, this is the most viable solution I can think of. Of course, an...internment camp will need to be created until we can peaceably move the civilians back to their houses or, in the event the houses may be destroyed by falling debris, some other housing can be constructed and/or found.

So... Its been brewing for a while and it needs to be said already... When do we get some /ss/?

>>17926603
You ask for /ss/... you'll get a different kind of ss.
That said, new infantry choice, is it possible?

>>17926916
I'm fine with either two proposal gentlemen.

Actually lets have both at the same time.

And add vampires.

Hmm, shota nazi vampire voss elite midians.

>>17927440

...what?

bump

I'm sure once the shooting starts, the villagers will get the idea and get out of the way.

Friendly bump.

anonibump

Mission is probably starting tonight, stay tuned.

"Hah... no way we can pass something like the Halberd up!"

"But... but... I d-don't really like heights..."

"But you like overwhelming firepower, right?"

"Y-yeah..."

>Switching from [Btl] to [HS]
>Spend 30 of 31 xp for 2 upgrades.
>+1 DR
>+1 rating

We Will attempt a roll call again.
Game to start on the Hour.

>>17935829
captured but still there, only known weapons a garrote.

Deadly Armaments loaded, transport bay scrubbed, polished, spit-shined, and then trampled over with good-old fashioned Voss mud. Yeah, we're ready for action.

" Alright kids, let's be getting these civilians out of the way , y'hear ? "

My guns are fueled up and ready. Vilkas, try not to get your fingers caught in the breech when we're reloading.

>>17935829
Here.

reporting.

It should be noted I wish to deploy inside a Halberd. A better view of the battlefield for Corpsier Alucard here means more ghouls.

Ready and waiting with our new ride.

"here"

Current Roster:

=Gun=[Hy1]Lt. Iceheart (Our intrepid leader)

=BB=[CO1clt-ltv+move]2ndLt. Reginrave (Delusions of grandeur)
=GC=[FO-2lt+mv] Sgt. Blitz (Steel wall)

=Bb=[H1]Volto (Silent but deadly)
[H2]Elizabet (Deadly but silent)

=Bb=[Q1]Elm (Nukeshroom)

=Gb= [HS1] Lendur von Claude (Ramming speed)
=Gc=[HS2]Cpl.Axel+Alfie (The Terrible Twins)

>>17936571
When are you gonna let me look at your condition, Iceheart? Also, Here, and getting foods

There are five available spots if you wish to deploy on one of the halberds, simply post if you have the desire (subject to reassignment by superior officers).

>>17936596
When I'm dead, which according to the last doctor was supposed to be 2 years and 7 months ago.

=Gun=[Hy1]Lt. Iceheart (Our intrepid leader)

=BB=[CO1clt-ltv+move]2ndLt. Reginrave (Delusions of grandeur)
=GC=[FO-2lt+mv] Sgt. Blitz (Steel wall)

=Bb=[H1]Volto (Silent but deadly)
[H2]Elizabet (Deadly but silent)

=Bb=[Q1]Elm (Nukeshroom)

=Gb= [HS1] Lendur von Claude (Ramming speed)
=Gc=[HS2]Cpl.Axel+Alfie (The Terrible Twins)


=Bb=[e1] DDDr. Urlaub (Damnit I'm a doctor not a soldier)

Alright officers, gather around.

It would seem that our majesty has tried his hand at a strategy so listen carefully:

Our groundforces will quickly make way to capture the town, making sure to protect the midland route as people evacuate. Meanwhile, an aerial spearhead will breach the walls to meet the enemy as they come. Their supected attack patterns are as follows.

As predicted by Vilkas, they have full knowledge of our movements, that makes their security impenetrable by covert means. However while a full frontal assault is in play, Unit 13 will climb the Mountain and intercept the gate's main switches while a third team accompanies them. Should everything go as planned, the town will act as a second wave and use whatever route they've found to scale the wall. Should either assault become overwhelmed they should fall back momentarily to their defense lines while another team pushes for them.

Once we have a roster ready we can plan accordingly.

"Still here, sir."

Liam dons his hat.
"Sorry I'm late."

Final Roster:

Village attack:
=Bb=[H1]Volto
=Bb=[e1] DDDr. Urlaub

Riding Halberds:
=Gb= [HS1] Lendur von Claude
=Gc=[HS2]Cpl.Axel+Alfie

=BB=[CO1clt-ltv+move]2ndLt. Reginrave
=GC=[FO-2lt+mv] Sgt. Blitz
=Bb=[Q1]Elm

Main force:
=Gun=[Hy1]Lt. Iceheart
[FM1] Emilliam

Wildcards:
Vilkas
[H2]Elizabet

'Village attack' will sweep through the village and up the hill, I well send reinforcements your way when possible.

The Halberds will push to the wall and deposit their riders.

Main force will provide help where needed, and be ready to push through the opened gates.

>>17937432
"We'll keep the guns nice and toasty for you."

>>17937432
"Question, if the enemy doesn't come out to play, should main force just assist village sweep?"

>>17937717
That was the plan, I doubt much of their force will be outside the walls, and we can't hit much from down here, so support the village attack too.

fixing tags

Should be 2 lt guards, Corpsier and Radioman attachment, with call in options being lt, v, and g, applying a +Move buff to all units this match.

I'm ready for this battle.

GO GO GO
>>17938541