>>25558063
Today is a day like any other, or, at least, you hope as such. You are gathered with your officers, Siegfried, the Thule Society liaison that has gained quick power as a sorcerer. Gunther, the SS commando and lumbering giant. Doyle, the Gestapo political officer.

All four of you stand around a large table, in the middle of the command center that has been furbished inside of Redding's central keep. The city, though small in comparison to Berlin, sprawls on the map before you. You stare at the crude wooden figurines laid out across the table, representing squads, platoons, factories, ammunition depots, and more. Spanning not only the city you have conquered, but also the surrounding areas.

Albert Speer is soon to visit your locale, arriving with the next opening of the massive and alien magical Gate that brought you to this world, Its activation date draws nearer and nearer, as do the forces of those that would seek to see your operation undone.

You stare at the map arrayed before you. You control a single city, in an entirely new world, a world you have no idea the scale of. No idea the enormity of. You are, for all of your advanced technology, undoubtedly the underdog in this situation. Germany did not become a world power by virtue of being the incumbent, however, and you know that the Reich shall prosper here as it has elsewhere.

It will just require your mind, your greatest weapon, to be applied to its fullest extent. You look around the facility, as a voice pipes up from the side of the command center, an adjutant on one of the radio banks speaking up.

>>25558063
Oh crap the Oberrst is here I'm not caught up on the last thread. TO THE ARCHIVES! LOS!

>>25558071
"Oberst!" The young woman at the station pipes up, "I have a radio report from our outpost near Riverside. They report that the locals have come forth with new information in light of improved relations. There is apparently some sort of campsite or facility of the local Empire to the west of the village. Full details are pending, but from what our people are able to determine, it functions as some sort of research facility."

"Likely why it has evaded our notice for so long." Gunther pipes up, "Still, that's quite a ways away for a strike force from here."

You look over to Siegfried, who remains pointedly silent at your unspoken question of why it was not detected. It may not be a poor idea to let Siegfried take his requested leave of absence... or it could prove very poor, considering something like this slipped your nets with someone as apparently powerful as he is in your coterie.

Siegfried speaks up, "It is likely that this facility is extremely heavily guarded, if it has escaped our notice, and public record."

Doyle nods, "Indeed. However, the fact that they have not come forward to attack could be indicative of weakness, especially against our weaponry."

Gunther seems neutral, "Or it could be that they're biding their time for reinforcements, or simply content to work as forward observers."

Siegfried hums, "Could also be that they have no interest in our conflict. It would not surprise me if conflicts such as what we are engaged in are common in their world, being as feudal as it is."

Doyle: "And what will Herr Speer think if he arrives to find us engaged in the throes of some battle, rather than working to build up the Reich's power here? We are in a tentative position as it is."

>>25558121
Gunther: "A position that's not too tentative, considering the assets we have already."

Siegfried nods at Gunther's assessment, "Indeed, it's not as though we are at a lack of manpower or bodies. Simply stretched a bit thin, but is it not the doctrine of a lightning war to keep manpower moving and engaged?"

Gunther seems a bit surprised at an insight like that from Siegfried. You are too, to be frank.

Doyle: "We have many issues in all directions." He concedes, before looking directly at you. "What say you, Oberst Landa? Shall we address our manpower issues? Consolidate? Continue to expand? We are at a new point of expansion, it appears."

... You can't help but sip your coffee, reaching down to take a sip of the cooling drink.

>The Oberst is back!!!!11!one
I'm so excited.

>Oberst returns
>Imperial Jap thread at the same time
YAYIFICATIONS

>>25558139
Sieg Heil all.

I think we should instruct Doyle to arrest the entirety of those two minor noble houses that were conspiring against the Reich. Singular arrests creates resentment against occupying forces, this avoids that and provides an illustration of our power.

Personally I think the families should be arrested during the night in accordance with this policy: (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacht_und_Nebel)

As for this 'research facility', we can afford to attack it yet. We're still planning an attack on the Fort to the north (which attacked one of our patrols and may be holding some prisoner).

So I vote for consolidation at the moment.

>>25558353
I'll agree with consolidation

>>25558353
I like this plan of action and while we are consolidation our forces we should of course plan to strike at this research base at the next possible moment.

> http://emlia.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=TheFourthEmpire.TheFourthEmpire for additional reading materials.

>>25558353
You look to Doyle, "We should arrest the entirety of those noble houses. It would work well to stop them from getting any big ideas early on." You state.

Doyle nods, "I'll have them arrested. It should do well to keep the families as a whole pacified."

Gunther: "We should strike at night as well." He encourages, "They'll be less likely to be aware at night, and it's worked well so far." He states, though you don't recall giving any orders authorizing night raids. An interesting tidbit.

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>>25558533
You pause in consideration. "Consolidation." You eventually decide. "The Gate's about to open shortly anyways, and with the additional manpower we can do well." You remark.

Siegfried speaks up again, seemingly very talkative today. He offers you a thin smile, "If we condemn the families to death, Oberst, after arrest, I could work them into a much weaker version of the ritual I have in mind. It won't be the same as though we sacrificed mages, not even close, but if those families amount to say..."

Gunther speaks up, a wicked smile on his face. "Let's say about forty people total, not counting the house staff, which I could have arrested also by association. People here don't tend to care much about the working class." He adds, his face dipping into a scowl.

"Yes." Siegfried remarks, giving a little laugh, "I could actually create a rather extensive opening. It would need to be carefully timed, however, with the actual opening of the Gate." He states, though how he knows this is unclear. "Their deaths would force the Gate open longer and, with sufficient preparations, I would be able to keep it open for a good deal of time."

>>25558651
Doyle pauses, seemingly a bit uncomfortable, but managing a resolute face. "How do you wish to further consolidate? We hold the city, and while we could add fortifications, we should focus on just what sort of fortifications to add on to what already exists."

>>25558651
Mental note...talk to Gunther about his night-time activities sometime soon, but preferably not in front of the other officers, we have to ensure that we appear to be completely in control at least.

Have the house staff arrested as well, there can be no witnesses to our night raids. The primary aim is to create fear by making people simply evaporate without a trace; that is kind of undermined when servants see our soldiers arresting people.

Have Siegfried use these new prisoners as sacrifices, we need to assault that Fort to see if any of our captured men still live. Have him work directly with Gunther and the SS commandos; these families should simply disappear and even our own regular soldiers shouldn't know what happened to them.

>>25558651
Agree with Gunther on arresting them during the night, interrogate the leaders and prepare to have them round up as sacrifices depending on what we get out of them. We have already given them a chance to resist peacefully and have spared them all the mis-conformts of foreign occupation. We must be merciless and swift, if we are not to be taken as weak-minded fools!

We could also need those extra forces/supplies from the Reich which we get by keeping the gate open for longer. We also need to try out the ritual, we need to know that it works and how much we can rely on it in an emergency!

>>25558665
Focus our efforts on fire defense, if things starts burning, we will be roasted like sausages!

>>25558651

Leave the workers, for now.

Condemn the nobles IF they are guilty.

Contact HQ and see what they can get us in terms of AFVs and half-tracks.

>>25559060
having them killed because they didn't snitch should be considered.

>>25558651
The time has come to authorize the ritual. We have need of more assets then currently available, and we have materials to be shipped back to prove this expeditions success. Gather up the wounded and crippled POW's and add them to the sacrifices, alongside the working staffs of the traitorous houses. An example need be made.

None shall cross the Third Reich. Hail Mein Führer

>Captch says farmssu sacrifice
>You heard it. Farm sacrifices!

>>25559079
Eh, if we're arresting them we might as well kill them and get some troops from home in the process.

>>25559126
sounds like a good idea

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>>25559126
You make a mental note of approaching Gunther later about just what he's been up to at night to know the effectiveness of nighttime raids.

You debate, briefly, the merits of having the house staff arrested as well. However, you find yourself rationalizing quite well that the house staff not only failed to snitch, but also are likely colluding with their masters. As such, they are every bit as worthy of this nighttime disappearance as any other.

"They had their chance to resist peacefully." You decide eventually, "The house staff will be arrested as well. I want this to be a total disappearance-- not one trace that they were ever there."

Gunther grins at that, "None?" He asks, and you gain a distinctly wolfish impression from him.

"None." You affirm, and you feel a sudden weight on your shoulders. The weight of knowledge that though these people will execute your orders, you are the one that pulled the trigger.

The weight is quickly gone, replaced with a mild satisfaction, euphoric,even. You're settling into the role of a leader quite well. A ruler, even.

Gunther seems to approve, smiling for now. It's mildly unnerving, to say the least.

You sip your coffee again, lost in thought. "Doyle," You remark, looking over to the man. He perks up.

"Yes, Oberst?"

"Fire. This city is far too flammable. See what you can get organized in terms of fire defense. We have a chemical factory, they ought to be able to get fire suppressants whipped up for the locals to use in case of incendiaries or those explosive fireball spells."

Siegfried seems to approve of this, nodding. "While I cannot state that all magical flames can be suppressed this way, it seems that the most common flames conjured by magic can be easily suppressed with your scientific methods."

'Your' scientific methods. You pause at that, but move on.

>>25559276
"We'll have them sacrificed." You go on, feeling set in your path. "One and all." It's only noon, and you're already electing on human sacrifices. A part of your mind mocks you, but you feel confident in this heavy choice.

"What does HQ have to say about getting more half-tracks to move squads around? We have plenty of fuel production going on." You remark, looking over to Doyle.

"Assuming we can send back some of the wealth we procured, in addition to samples of the Mithril we recovered?" Doyle states, "I cannot see why command would be hesitant to provide more materials." He replies candidly.

"While they're hesitant to commit large amounts of resources with the campaign in Poland, if we can show our value, they'll commit more. The presence of Herr Speer will be very... illuminating, I think."

Gunther speaks up, "Speaking of illuminating-- You want to accompany us on the raid, Oberst?"

>>25559285
Do we have any pressing matters to attend to tonight? It might be good to keep our combat skills sharp. Not gunther sharp mind you. Man keeps his blade sharpened to a monomolecular edge.

>>25559285

A good officer knows how to delegate, and I need to try and wheedle every possible panzer, gun, and truck out of HQ so we can go for the next phase of our operation.

Besides, radio contact should be sufficient.

>>25559285
"I think I shall Gunther, especially given the sensitive nature of this operation. You shall of course be leading the raid however, I will simply observe."

>>25559285
"I completely trust your abilities to handle this exemplary, would the need arise you can of course contact me by radio. I would like to meet with the prisoners before interrogation, but the proper abduction will I leave to you."

>>25559285
While we should do this all the time I think having a hand in this one operation might be good for

>>25559321
You have nothing immediately pressing, but you suspect that if you were to inspect the grounds, you'd find a number of things to address or subjects to bring up. There's also the stack of intelligence, military, and local reports, but those can be dealt with sooner or later.

>>25559341
If you wish, you could attempt to get in radio contact with HQ directly, speaking to them through a radio headset in order to press your case.

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>>25559321
You are currently torn on the idea of going in person, but it does seem a tempting prospect to keep your combat skills honed. On the other hand, you know you're nowhere near Gunther's caliber. Then again, he's likely able to compensate for that fact...

>>25559549

Delegate like a proper senior officer. This is Gunther's job, after all, we'd just get in the way.

Far better to spend our time getting the resources we need to continue to further the Reich's cause here.

>>25559541
While we shouldn't*

>>25559541
I agree it'd be interesting to observe the men in action and make sure nothing unexpected happens.

Lets give Gunther our answer and then ask if anyone has anything else to bring up. If they don't, lets radio Command and press our case before doing some of that paperwork.

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>>25559341
You remain torn on the topic.

"I trust your abilities to handle this in an exemplary manner." You tell Gunther, nodding to him. "If I am to accompany you, it would be in a purely observational role, though I would like to meet the prisoners before interrogation."

You pause in thought, looking over to the radio.

Gunther speaks up, "Speaking from experience, sir? I know what you're thinking." He tells you, "I doubt command will give us everything and the kitchen sink, even if they had the time to do so." He tells you, "But I think they'll give us just enough to take the fort. Something that'll cost us losses." He says bluntly, "Technology advantage or no, there's no way we're taking that fort easily. These locals have been at war for a long, long time, if I'm any judge."

Doyle interjects, "But if you do make an effort to personally appeal to command, denigrate yourself to those above you in station, you may be able to receive a bit more than what they'd normally provide. An unfortunate fact of affairs."

>>25559549

Hello?

Bump

>>25559857
Taking the Fort would probably cause significant losses, you're right. But if they don't have our men, we can simply shell them day and night until nothing is left.

As for the command situation, I think we should save a personal appeal for when we really need something ASAP. As we'll be sending back gold and mithril with the next gate opening, command should be pretty happy with us.

>>25559857

We need to get all that we can.

We'll need to get up to 2 batteries of LeFHs, maybe see if we can get some K15s, as well as 3 more PzIVs, some IIs, and pioneers with flammerwerfers. We'll also need flamer-equipped half-tracks, a battery of mortartracks, and infantry.

>>25559941
oh if only this was 1941 we could be using the Nebelwerfer 41.That would get those barbarisch out of that for in a second. Do we have any 88 cannons?

>>25559857
Shell the fort, Krieger style

>>25560023

We don't want or need 88s, they're AA guns. We hve LeFHs and K15s. We might get 88s later, but right now we need artillery out the ass.

>>25560070
Wasnt the 88 supposed to be able to be used as artillery, anti-tank gun, and AA all in one?

>>25560095

Potentially, but it's primarily AA and was only found to be other stuff via accident or pressing need.

>>25559682
I'll change my vote here.

Let Gunther handle the raid. We'll simply interrogate the prisoners when they arrive at the concentration camp at the Gate Fort. Siegfried should be on hand to begin the ritual after our questioning is complete as well.

These folks should get arrested and 'disappear' in the course of one night.

>>25560095
the 88 with reduced charge loads was exceptionally good in the indirect artillery role, they were pretty much the dominant threat in normandy during the early days of the invasion

>>25560308
You finally come to a decision after a few agonizing moments of silence, staring in deep thought at the plans.

"I'll put my efforts to buttering up command." You remark, looking over to Doyle, then to Gunther. "I trust you to have this well in hand. I want to interrogate the prisoners eventually once they arrive at our prison camp near the Gate. Siegfried," You state, looking over to the sorcerer, "Be ready to begin the ritual once our questioning is complete." You order the Thule Society representative.

"I'll leave the Keep immediately." Siegfried tells you, giving a curt bow. "I have no other pending matters, so I will take Hans and the incomplete construct with me." He tells you simply. "We will complete the device on-site."

Gunther looks between you and Doyle, "I'll get the men ready, in that case. We'll drill and get weapons in order from the armory." Gunther tells you, turning to leave as well. "I will radio my report once we have the prisoners in custody."

Doyle looks to you, now just the two of you alone in the command center. "Do you wish to go over the rest of the reports, or shall we get in direct contact with command? It may take some time to get all the proper orders done, so I'd recommend clearing off any last matters before getting in touch."

>>25560483
"We might as well finish the rest of the reports before moving on."

>>25560483
"Lets finish of those reports, we might learn of something that could aid us in our dealings with command!"

>>25560562
>>25560533
You look back over the Intelligence reports from your officers:

>Gunther:
>Roman Legions were approximately 6,000 men strong. Legion Fort may have that many present as a garrison.
>Local masons have little initial insight on fortress makeup. Further questioning yielded information that most forts include secret passages for reinforcements in the case of siege, usually trapped.
>Local informant in Guard reports that units tend to function in formations of ten. Could have anywhere from 6,000-10,000 present in fortress.
>Knight Commander Beregen reports having assisted in addressing undead plague near Legion Fort Starbane.
>"Undead" apparently are apparently vampires, some form of semi-decomposed "zombies", and more variants of living persons reanimated into monsters.
>Jaeger scouts report that nearby villages are lightly defended, perhaps fifty to one hundred total militia members and a smattering of military personnel, all armed with basic spears, shields, and other crude weaponry. Four watchtowers at each site, armed with crossbows.

>Doyle:
>Local criminal activities appear organized through central gangster leader-figure named "Rhemult". Resides within Keep district, current location unknown.
>Dissident elements identified in two small noble houses, intent on assisting local outlaws and bandits in harassing supply route to and from portal facility.
>Reich propaganda campaign proceeds apace, posters receiving lukewarm reactions. New informants are more attracted to rumors of vast wealth or under promises of protection.
>Morale appears high, but current opinion amongst the men is in favor of continued expansion in light of recent victories.
>Such expansion may be problematic, however, as additional holdings may prove unwilling to be subsumed into the Reich political and governmental structure.

>>25560605

Get local law enforcement hunting for Rhemult, if only to talk to him. We don't want criminals running in our city and we may be able to offer him limited employment as a low-level local spy for us in Swordhenge.

As well, see what intel we can get on the layout of the Fort.

>>25560605
>Siegfried:
>Magical captives from ambush are reduced to three in number due to unexpected enchantments, seemingly intended towards preventing more complex forms of interrogation or preventing direct capture.
>Three remaining captives, freed of such enchantments, have revealed presence of fifty mid-strength mages supplementing Fort Starbane's troops. Troop numbers unknown, magical elements and regular field infantry intentionally segregated.
>Mages sworn to the Reich as auxiliaries possess weak-to-moderate loyalty under simple examination. Loyalty appears primarily driven by financial gain and search for knowledge.
>Distinct classification discovered: "Magi Arthur" in comparison to other mages. Magi appears to be term used to denote mages of exceptional power and talent, recognized by the Emperor personally. Regular 'mage' runs entire gamut of classifications, skills, talents, and arcane abilities.
>Additional monsters and magical creatures affirmed as existing. Compendium pending further answers from captives and new personnel.

You then go on to the Military Reports, looking over the well-typed documents, mildly pleased at the familiarity of the records. A callback to your time, so long ago, back in Berlin. You feel a pang of wistfulness.

>Gunther:
>Sentries have noted distant movements of creatures identified as "Goblins" and "Kobolds" six kilometers away from the major transit route. Creatures, according to local lore, appear to be engaged in inter-tribal conflict.
>Empire scouting party located two miles away from Riverside. Four mounted riders. Squad on-site was able to neutralize them undetected and with no casualties.
>Visiting merchants noted large troop movements along the area now being stated as the 'Eastern Front'. Our presence appears to have caused a division in attention from forces there.

>>25560719
associating with criminals is not very good for our image. We should investigate, he might working with the empire against us from beneath the shadows!

>>25560807
Arcane Updates:
>Siegfried (of course):
>Magic appears to be a force poorly understood even by local scholars. Magical energy appears to concentrate within all known materials and forces of life.
>An interesting exception is found in machinery and, notably, weaponry made from Earth "Prime" materials.
>Distress of locals seems to originate from virtue that our weaponry does not possess an inherent magical charge, making it difficult to influence directly, if not impossible.
>Exceptions appear to exist for materials such as quartz and marble brought over.
>Research pending into reasoning for this. I am, unfortunately, currently baffled at this development.
>Magic itself appears straightforward to instruct, when properly transcribed, but requires some form of prerequsite 'spark' to be utilized at this point in time.
>Research to overcome this limiting factor is ongoing, but promising.
>Magic appears to have few defining rules to it at this point in time. Its interaction with our materials is exotic, and not fully understood.
>When a bolt of magical lightning was conjured, intersecting the approximate area of a regular lightning rod, the magical bolt suffered only mild distortion, missing its target by a narrow margin. When the same rod was replaced with a depleted marble stone as its tip, the lightning bolt was directly absorbed into it and effectively grounded.
>Research pending.

>>25560813

Using criminal elements as subtle agents is old as feudalism. As well, he may be more loyal if offered clemency and the chance to become a legitimate member of society.

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>>25560814
>Additionally, map.

>>25560814
>No inherent magical charge in Earth materials.
Welp Magic doesnt exist upon earth, at least not in the forms we have learned of. No lets see if it WORKS upon the earth.

>>25560605
Do we have any reports from our engineers/scientists? Also, can we get a report on the development of local industry and what the impact of our arrival on the local economy has been?

>>25560719
Second this.

>>25560814
>Distress of locals seems to originate from virtue that our weaponry does not possess an inherent magical charge, making it difficult to influence directly, if not impossible.

This is veeery interesting. So I think we should get all of our equipment from Earth as it gives us inherent magic resistant properties.

>>25561346
i think we should get some WW 1 artillery pieces as the High command is won't really care too much about them. maybe 21cm Morser 16's for siege duty and 7.5 cm FK 16 nA for other purposes?

>Oberst is going to get some beauty sleep. The thread will likely resume in three or four hours, but one final update before bed.

>>25560719
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>>25561346
You pause, looking over the reports again before speaking up.

"Have the local constabularies look for this Rhemult fellow. No need to arrest him, but we should at least see about getting him on our side." You remark, to which Doyle nods in approval. One of the radio operators begins to relay your orders to one of the patrolling squads.

>>25561346
>>25561968
You have a number of reports, but what in particular would you like to sift through them to look for? Further, under the Intelligence reports, your informers remark that there seems to have been a vast increase in ore purchases along local industry and the economy. It seems there's some crude speculation going on on the merits of your abundant metal weaponry, and metal prices have skyrocketed for the locals. Likewise, there also seems to be an increase in foot traffic, merchants coming for the mutual allure and interest in just what your city is quickly becoming. There's also a certain degree of hesitance to put too much into the city, however, as there's concern over the Empire's reprisal.

>>25562637
So we have kobolds and goblins. Can we add a dedicated building for the breeding and containment of these creatures? Last I checked we more or less were in agreement on keeping a breeding population of these vermin to sacrifice.
>>25561968
Has a good point, even semi obselete or outdated equipment would be useful. Not sure there is much left, Germany went on a major recycleing kick desperate for war materials.

Did we already have the specifics of our reinforcements in mind?

>>25558063
You should create a twitter, OP. This quest would be easier to follow.

bump

Hows that farnsworth kid doing?
He still working as messenger boy and translating the language with Gabriella?

Maybe he'd now a thing or two about these nobles.

>>25558063
Hell yeah!
Nazis are back!

>>25562637
The Führer is sleepy man.

>>25566802
Not even an allied invasion shall wake him

>>25563129
You could certainly have such a facility constructed, utilizing the same design as used in holding the current prisoners, though obviously with some modifications considering the savagery of the occupants.

>>25563129
Specific reinforcements seem indicative of procuring the components for the Stuka-incorporating golem. Beyond that, there has been an interest in procuring additional leFH 18 field pieces.

Thankfully, your chemical factory can be used as a dedicated source of ammunition production with only a minimal output of raw materials, so more room can be cleared up on supply vehicles for additional construction materials.

>>25565058
Farnsworth is still resilient and outspoken, but has a begrudging cooperation under the coercion of the men at the outpost. He has not made any attempts to flee, despite the (staged) opportunities provided by Gabriella. He's still assisting in translation efforts.

>>25567363
>>25566802
>>25563631
>A twitter might actually be something I make in the near future. Hobo Quest worked pretty well with it.
>Otherwise, sorry about the lateness. Exhausting, long night.

>>25567411
It's alright from what I gather this si a fairly slow running quest.

>>25567411
>Farnsworth is still resilient and outspoken, but has a begrudging cooperation under the coercion of the men at the outpost. He has not made any attempts to flee, despite the (staged) opportunities provided by Gabriella.
I'd call that a remarkable improvement. Maybe one day we could send him to an academy back in Germany for proper education and political socalization.

Gotta remember he's gonna be the posterboy for new H-youth.

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>>25567647
forgot pic

>>25567584
Wasn't always like that, but maybe it's just the timezone. Still, it's good and gives us a chance to get a grasp of the situation.

>>25567411
From what I see a lot of QMs use twitter now days and it is a pretty useful tool.
Now we just need to capture said Kobolds and goblins for said breeding program. While it might be a quick and easy way for sacrifices we might be able to "tame" some for different uses. Hell they might be useful as irregular troops to keep between us and our enemy since we are not a very melee focused society.

>>25567687
We're breeding nitchmenslichen? Is this with approval from HQ?

Are we gonna use them Auxiliaries or gate fodder?

>>25567708
Probably both or so I hope.

>>25567708
If they breed at such a high rate as we hear why not both? Take those deemed to not be useful for sacrifice while using the others to bolster our own forces.

Though on a side note we could breed and train some for specific purposes other than being canon fodder, but that would have to wait until after we set up the breeding pens.

Forgive me if this is already in another thread, but can we get a status report on our assets?
Perhaps a simple map update of our currently held territories? Like a line or a flag or something on stuff we hold and do not hold?

>>25567801
I was thinking take the old from the young, so as to destroy what every passes as a culture and history for these creatures. Once we have a "blank" breeding population we control everything they know, and can thus drown them in propaganda for whatever role we set for them

>>25568436
Ooh great idea make them completely subservient to the Reich. After all they may be trash but that doesn't mean we can't recycle them into useful trash.

>>25567801
I have a suspicion that weak-minded creatures such as kobolds and goblins would make for poor sacrifices. Our resources would be wasted on such a goal.

I think it's better we start a sort of breeding kennel. We can completely indoctrinate them within a generation, and judging from their size and manner, they are probably short-lived. They'd make useful cannon-fodder and be completely subservient. Imagine the natives' awe when they see that the will of the Reich subdues even the most savage beasts.

>>25567411
It's just that I found this quest by complete accident and have never been on this website before. I find the premise fascinating and it would be far easier and more efficient if I could just monitor a twitter instead of reading people insult each-other.

>>25568774
It depends, was it the souls or the blood that the gate wanted, or can both apply?

>>25568774
and we have disposable troops to throw at any problems.

>>25568774
We have neither the time nor the resources to be attempting a domestication program. The Reich is at the cusp of war with the Empire, in addition to its struggles at home.

If we were at peace with years to spend, it could be a worthwhile goal. We do not have that time. Anything such a program could cobble together in the span of a couple months would be too unreliable for usage in our strategic planning.

>>25570078
You are right. We have more pressing issues.

bump

>>25570325
shall we look at the what we would bring through the gate?

bringing in outdated guns and maybe some sort assault gun like a stug III but since Germany is attacking Poland i doubt that any stugs exist judging from

>>25558063
it's times like this that I wish I remembered the details of nazi jurisprudence.

>>25572170
Are we even planning offensive operations or are we trying to strengthen our grip on what we already have?

>>25562637
>You have a number of reports, but what in particular would you like to sift through them to look for?
One from our scientists on the progress of the linguistics program and if they've discovered anything of interest. One from our engineers on their plans regarding possible areas of expansion.

>Further, under the Intelligence reports, your informers remark that there seems to have been a vast increase in ore purchases along local industry and the economy. It seems there's some crude speculation going on on the merits of your abundant metal weaponry, and metal prices have skyrocketed for the locals. Likewise, there also seems to be an increase in foot traffic, merchants coming for the mutual allure and interest in just what your city is quickly becoming. There's also a certain degree of hesitance to put too much into the city, however, as there's concern over the Empire's reprisal.

Hmm, interesting. Is there a local banking system? If not, then I think the creation of the Reich Bank could go a long way to attracting a lot of commerce from merchants after we've smashed the force they are sending to attack us, thereby demonstrating the strength of our leadership.

>>25572170
>2 Mechanized Companies of Wehrmacht Soldiers riding in Sd.Kfz. 251s
>Squadron of 6 Ju 87B-2s and their associated crews
>Platoon of 4 Pazner IVs
>15 cm sFH 18 battery

Would be my choices.

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>>25567584
>Sadly, things have been a bit hectic in real life, so I'm doing what I can to get things well-managed.

>>25567687
>>25567708
>>25567732
>>25567801
>>25568583
>>25568436
>>25568774
>>25570078
You currently debate the merits of instituting kennel programs for the goblins and kobolds, remembering the small creatures. As you ponder this, you're left with the knowledge that while such a program could be instituted, it may prove more effective to attempt to persuade these creatures to your cause willingly. They do possess at least some modicum of communication, if they're able to ally with the much larger Ogres that you saw.

Their status as sacrifices will have to be clarified with Siegfried, however, though you suspect that they will be poor in comparison to the full and rich life a human lives. Even non-German humans.

>>25569328
You are unaware of just what it is that the Gate desires, as it is currently a very firm enigma.

>>25573920
>>25570325
>>25572170
You are currently focused on holding the territories you have gained thus far. However, if you have no other issues you wish to address or orders to make, you could begin discussions with HQ. A task that will likely take you well into the night.

>>25573963
There is no centralized banking system in this area, but a number of smaller banks apparently exist. There is mention of an "Imperial Treasury", but you are unsure of how far that might stretch.

As far as linguistics is concerned, there is nothing unique to report now, though the decoding process is ongoing. The locals appear to speak a language with a few common roots to Germanic, as well as several others, but no clear connection has been made.

As for the engineers, are you looking for new locations to establish outposts, or new facilities to construct? Your own mind is capable of mustering forth both, of course.

>>25574022
the kennels might be an interesting thing but maybe we can discuss it at another time. As for the weapons the Stukas would be very effective terror weapons and precision strikes. as for the artillery i would rather get outdated artillery like the 15 cm sFH 13, if we can get more pieces and that it is probably easier to get

>>25574022
>Banking
Ah right, well thats something to consider for the future then.

While we are of course capable of designing buildings, we have a lot on our plate at the moment. Task them with providing us with a plan which outlines what future infrastructure needs to be built in our area of control to maximize military and industrial efficiency.

Aside from that, I guess its time to talk to HQ and after that, to interrogate those prisoners.

>>25576253
talking with HQ would be best but i think we should interrogate the prisoners in case that they have knowledge that could be used as leverage for more supplies

>>25576253
Second this, we need to cover our bases bfore pushing further out.

>>25576253
prisoners first then hq

>>25577930
We don''t have the prisoners, they are being taken in a raid tonight - the interrogated by us - then sacrificed.

Until then, we might as well talk to HQ about supplies.

>>25578042
>>25576489
>>25576375
>>25576253
You assign the tasks to your engineering staff, looking over to one of the adjutants.

"I want the engineering teams to work on ideas for what we need to bring things up to speed. This city will become an industrial heart for our operations, and I need to have them plan out exactly what will do that."

Doyle simply smiles, "Herr Speer ought to take great interest in that." He remarks, smiling faintly.

You nod, looking over to the radio headset. "Is headquarters on the horn?" You asked, to which the radio operator nods.

You take the headset, picking up the handset as you speak, beginning your battle of wits.

>Open with a formalized greeting
>Open with a standard greeting
>Open with a declaration of victory, with more victories to ensue.

>>25578248
Open with a formalized greeting and declare our conquest of Redding with only a display of our Germanic might.

Actually a thought that occurred to me is that we need to get the R&D eggheads working on a formal study of the uses and properties of mythril. Imagine mythril tipped armor piercing tank rounds and bullets, able to penetrate even the toughest armor. Or mythril tank armor, how light and fast would a king tiger made of mythril be? Or equipping our soldiers with mythril body armor, able to survive direct body shots. It seems that since magic doesn't work on earth, (or until siegfried completes his studies back on earth maybe finding out different.) that our main export back would be mythril.

As far as supplies go we probably need some more long range weaponry appropriate for a siege. If there are any left I don't think command would mind letting go of maybe a dozen sFH 13. Or if we are very lucky and they like what we have done so far a few leFH 18.

>>25578475
And once again, we need to find a way to perma-open The Gate for this to have any kind of an effect. Otherwise mithril will just turn into another wunderwaffen, flashy and neat, but ultimately too little too late to affect the war.

>>25578248
>>Open with a standard greeting

>>25578248
Standard greeting. We are hailing HQ, not the Fuhrer himself.

>>25579446
Second this.

>mfw this thread
>mfw i'm german
>mfw you are all idiots
>mfw i have no face

>>25580028
Don't try. It's really, sincerely, not worth it. They are completely enamored of the 'Noble Wehrmacht' idea, while simultaneously drawing up designs about the order of species to genocide.

>>25580086
/tg/ has a SEVERE White knight complex in its games. This is a FASCINATING study in the amount of doublethink, insanity and blantant lying to itself /tg/ is going to have to undergo in order to actually play a villain.

>>25580028
Apologies in advance for offending any Germans with this.

Rolled 13

>>25580086
Have you ever heard of a thing called roleplaying? Not every protagonist needs to be a self-insert.

>>25580086
>>25580558
So are you claiming we are trying to play good nazi's or that we are trying to pretend that the nazi's were good?

As the guy who first suggested putting a concentration camp over the gate on the German side I am fairly confident I am doing neither of those.

We are just prioritizing conquest, consolidation and learning. If we had more manpower and less concern about the possibility of a swarm of dragon riding wizards descending on us, we would probably be a lot closer to standard Nazi's.

>>25580558
I figured /tg/ just became /pol/lite instead of /d/lite in my absence.

>>25581153
Blame the jews

bump

>>25578475
Though you have not had any personal experience with Mithril, from preliminary reports, your engineering background has given you a number of insights of potential uses. Not only would it be invaluable in terms of armor-piercing rounds and munitions, but its strange properties would enable some truly fantastic creations. Soldiers with body armor made from it would be neigh-unstoppable to small arms fire, not to mention the fact that tanks with heavier layers of this apparent miracle alloy would likely be able to deflect the rounds of even dedicated anti-tank weaponry. Structures fortified with mithril would be practically immune to bombing runs with most munitions.

To say that it would cause a shockwave in the war effort is an understatement.
>>25579999
>>25579446
>>25579372
You speak into the radio handset.

"This is Oberst Hans Landa." You speak into the handset, fighting away your nervousness from everything you've just done. "Reporting in from the forward operating base of Redding, located west of the emergence point identified as the 'Gate.' We have established a foothold for the Reich." You greet.

"Hail, Oberst." A familiar voice greets, but you can't exactly place it. "We are prepared to receive your report. Have you established an appropriate beachhead?"

"Jawohl, Command." You reply, "While we have taken some losses from local elements, we have taken control of one of the local cities, as well as a township. The government previously controlling them is known as the Empire, and--"

"We are aware of the Empire, Oberst, from previous reports." The voice cuts through, perhaps a bit sharply. "You have engaged their forces and defeated them soundly, yes?"

"Yes, to an extent." You clarify, "We have taken some losses, after all this, but each battle has been a rousing success against the locals. Their unique abilities are..." You comment.

>>25584500
>Inform Command that their abilities are extremely dangerous
>Tell them that they pose a risk, but one you are working to contain
>Tell them that their puny magic is useless against German steel.

>>25584516
Option 2, be semi-honest with them.

>>25584500
>>Tell them that they pose a risk, but one you are working to contain

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>>25578475
Need we remember "Mithril-alloy bascule railbridge and pipeline"?

In the years to come of course. When we prove our worth to the fatherland and have the bulk resources needed to go to and fro the gate.

>>25584516
>Tell them that they pose a risk, but one you are working to contain
*but still not thoroughly explored

Can't seem too strong or they won't send us help.
Can't make them seem to dangerous or they could pull us out completely.
And we have to let them know we still don't know much but are working on research.

>>25584751
>>25584677
>>25584650
"A risk, but one that we have made great strides in neutralizing." You elect, "Their abilities seem to defy our understanding of the laws of reality, but we have performed research into it, and our own abilities are quickly rising to rival their own."

A pause, "Understood. Anything further to report?"

"We have identified a number of valuable resources. Exotic metals and great treasures, capable of potentially providing the Reich with an unparalleled edge in its engagements." You say, pushing towards your objective. "We have captured some of these resources, but with the losses we have taken, and the manpower needed to keep these areas secure, we find ourselves stretched thin."

There is a pause from the familiar voice on the other end, "You have a number of men, Oberst, that have already been dispatched." It remarks, "Men of great quality and conviction, whose lives have been spent by you to attain what you have so far. Perhaps you should be spending them better than you already have?"

You pause at the implication.

>Directly contradict your superior with examples of how well you have done.
>Insinuate that you have spent their lives carefully
>Agree with them, but amend that you have done the best you can under the circumstances.

>>25585290
"With all do respect, Sir, there are no perfect scenarios. The risk of casualties are an inevitable aspect of any operation. Poland herself was a victory forged with the blood of thousands of good German men. It is the commander's duty to not only cut these losses but create a gain from those men's sacrifice. Every man living or dead I have done my best to aid them in their duty to further the Reich's glory and destiny, and I assure you the rewards and resources I have sent and am sending shall only increase exponentially with each man to come this side of the gate"

>>25585290

Perhaps try for a mix of
>Directly contradict your superior with examples of how well you have done.
>Agree with them, but amend that you have done the best you can under the circumstances.

Mention that we are the only foothold in this land which does not have a technology base comparable to ours and we do not get continuous supply

>>25585507
>>25585545
Something like these

>>25585545
>>25585507

these sound good

>>25585613
>>25585545
>>25585507
>>25585669
"With all due respect, sir, there are no perfect scenarios." You reply, keeping a level tone, wary of offending your superior, even so far away from home. "Casualties are inevitable in war, and even Poland will be a victory forged with the deaths of good men. These deaths have secured us an independence from fuel, an entire city, and precious metals. The locals do not have the same technology as us, and we do not get a constant supply from the homeland."

A pause on the other end of the line, "It is the commander's duty to not only cut these losses, but to create a gain from those men's sacrifice." You press on, "Every death here has gained us something." You push.

The voice goes quiet for a moment longer before speaking, just as you're about to say something further. "I expect to see these results shortly, Oberst." The voice remarks, and your familiarity is at the tip of your tongue. "Make what demands you will for now, but you will be doing much more than taking just one city from now on. The Reich cannot afford laxity in attaining the resources it requires. Now, what is it that you need to secure all of these resources?"

>>25585809

Yes Sir

and a shit ton of artillery should be the first thing we ask for guys

>>25585809

artillery maybe a StuG or two and men

>>25585809
Wait a moment....we are talking to Speer aren't we?

>>25585904

don't forget building supplies and some civil engineers, we still want to build the Gate Fortress right?

>>25585972
But of course. The gate fortress will be quite a sight to behold once it is complete.

Which reminds me how far are we into it's construction?

>>25585809
I know we have Gunther and his squad but did we want to get some more SS Commandos? We have had great use of them in the past and more would only help us out in the long run.

>>25585904
Artillery and more men, certainly. We don't need more armoured vehicles when the majority of enemy combatants have swords and arrows.

Hey, is this thread archived? If not, could you guys do it? I'm afraid that it will fall off the board before anyone notices and there has been a series of mis-archives by some buttfrustrated faggot, he might target this quest too.

>>25585809
>We expect more than just one city
Cripes, they want us into full blitzkrieg mode already?
How long have we been here?

>>25585809
Make sure that Siegfried's replacement for while he is away is coming through along with some other Thule Society members.

>>25585867
>>25585904
Let's not forget in the next batch of artillery we'll need to requistion more timed and proximity fuzed shells instead of contact fuzed shells (what with the last time we tried those on wizards they levitated them in the air and it took us a lucky shot with a lightning tank to blow them up).

>>25586151

like two weeks, and I mean really how do the higher up expect us to pacify a whole empires worth of people with only a few hundred men.


we are lucky that Redding surrendered peacefully

>>25586174

wait, why are we replacing Siegfried?

>>25586201
Not a permanent replacement. He's just returning to Earth for a short time, if I recall correctly.

>>25586189
>two weeks
Seriously? I could've sworn we had at least one or two gate resupplies. Or have we rebooted the quest?

Damn I need to do some archive studying.

>>25586001
You currently have the foundations for the Star Fort completed, with work ongoing as to the underground network of tunnels for it.

>>25585904
>>25585867
>>25586120
What artillery do you wish to request?

>>25586085
More Commandos could certainly be requested. It is, after all, up to you what you ask for.

>>25586151
>>25586189
Actually, you have been here for a couple months already, though obviously Command is pushing you to meet their own timelines, rather than what would otherwise be reasonable.

>>25586201
Siegfried has been given leave by you, earlier, to return to Earth with the next opening of the Gate, in order to return what he has learned, as well as to discover a number of facts of the potential of magic on Earth.

>>25586145
>Archived, saw the vandalism done with other threads. Very disappointed, but to be expected from a community of anonymous people.

>>25585972
>>25586001
>>25586120
>>25586174
Manpower, artillery, and engineering personnel and supplies appear to be the biggest items. Do you have any specific requests in terms of manpower to put forward, or shall you simply state that you need as many bodies as possible?

>>25586201
Well not "replacing" per say as he wanted to head back to Germany for a time and suggested we have a person of potential come here for while he is away.

>>25586189
True and we have Fort starbane to deal with after we get our reinforcements. Though I can't help but wonder how the Nautilus Shipyard will react to us taking over the fort.

>>25586245

we need more Wehrmacht and machine guns

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>>25586245
>What artillery do you wish to request?
For ammo, what >>25586185 suggested.

Also see if we can get some chemical shells, mustard gas namely.
>10 cm Nebelwerfer 35
No need to worry about allied reprucussions since there are no allies here.


Mortars would be fine, as most buildings here should be stone and not reinforced concrete or anything heavy. We'll take anything they can give us, even an outdated WW1 type that's just going to rust in a museum anyway.

>>25586245
How many men and how much materiel can we get through in the amount of time the gate's open?

>>25586343
>mustard gas
We've all agreed those are a last resort option. You don't gas cities you plan to live in. But yeah good to have handy in case we find ourselves outnumebered

>>25586245
as far as artillery goes we need some heavy guns, so either some sFH 13's or some leFH18's

Soldiers wise we just need as many hands as possible. We have the specialist soldiers. In addition maybe a team of scientists to work on developing tech for the materials we find here.

>>25586245
I would say more Wehrmacht, a few civil engineers, and a few squads of SS commandos.

With more commandos we could monitor the situation of multiple places while keeping Gunther as our go to man for major missions.

>>25586245
>What artillery do you wish to request?

some 10.5 cm leFH 18 would be nice, maybe a few more 88's

>>25586245
A quick question if I may: Did we ever check out Thorton to see if it was of any importance to us or Malloy for that matter?

>>25586245
>>25585809

At the very least, we'll need to bring ourselves up to a troop of Panzer IVs (Three more), another 2 troops of Panzer IIs to allow for a proper Panzerkompanie, along with at least 4 SdKfz 232s.

For artillery we'll need another 9 LeFH 18s and crews for them, and as well, a battery of K15s if we can get them.

For infantry and supply purposes, we'll need at least 3 companies of infantry, at least one mechanized, additional trucks, and tooling to produce our own ammunition on this side of the gate. We'll also need a squadron of Pioneers and associated combat engineering tools for bridging and demolitions.

Beyond that, any additional infantry forces would be useful, since we are critically short and we'll likely be fighting enemy forces between six and ten thousand strong in the next phase of our operations.

>>25586357
The standard opening time is unknown, but you suspect that with Siegfried's modified ritual, you will be able to keep it open for an extensive period of time.

>>25586309
You could request a higher proportion of squad-level heavy weaponry if you wish.

>>25586373
>>25586343
>>25586398
>>25586443
>>25586402
You elect on just what you want, taking a moment to mentally compose your list.

"We will need an abundance of actual manpower. In addition to commando squads, we will also need many more actual Wehrmacht infantry and engineering teams. Building materials are always in demand, but we have found a great usage for heavy artillery pieces, particularly the howitzer cannons."

Gas shells could always be produced by your on-site chemical factory in Redding, though obviously great care would need to be taken in transporting and storing them.

Thorton has two squads of your Jaegers currently en route to investigate it, as a potential avenue of invasion for Fort Starbane.

Malloy has not been investigated, though you could amend the orders for the men heading to Thorton to also scout out that area.

>>25586564
>>25586574
"In addition, a squadron of Pioneers would likely work best as our engineering attachment. We'll need a minimum of three companies of infantry, at least one of which being mechanized." You lay out, your mind whirring. "Additionally, more of the Panzers. Enough to bring us up to a full-strength Panzerkompanie." You rattle off, laying out your full desires. Even if the Gate can't support all of those at once, you know it better to have your dreams outlined and future reinforcements laid forth.

>>25586640
>>25586574

sounds good lets hear his response to our requests.

>>25586574
Have the Jaegers continue on to Malloy once they are down scouting out Thorton.

>>25586564
>>25586640

CORRECTION:

I meant sFH 18, not the K15.

>>25586574

Did we mention the tidbit about human sacrifice powering the gate to command yet?

>>25586946
It has been... tactfully avoided thus far, unless you wish to discuss the matter.

>>25586820
>>25586834
>>25586640
You wait for the response, which takes a moment, considering the amount of clerical work likely being done to get the appropriate resources checked into.

"Assuming you have the ability to receive those forces, we will have them transferred under your command, in addition to appropriate staff." The voice seems more and more familiar to you. You've heard it before. Heard it in person, even, but you can't recall just where from.

"This project has the full authority of the Reich behind it. If this Mithril we have heard reports of is as valuable as it sounds, then we will require you to secure all sources of it, at any cost. I have also heard reports that you are working upon a construct-- some strange magical creation of the locals. Complete it." The voice orders you, "If we have a new weapon we can utilize against the Polish and their accursed allies, then we will employ every means we have to procure that weapon."

Do you have anything further you wish to bring up or mention to Command?

>>25587080

nope we are good, I say we time skip until our forces come through unless we have any pressing matters to attend to

>>25587080

Depending on the time the gate will be open, we will primarily have need of ammunition supplies, artillery especially, and additional vehicles, both cargo, trucks, and armored fighting vehicles.

Another company or two of infantry would also be good to have on standby, we'll be taking a lot of territory soon.

>>25586946
we should talk about it with albert when he arrives.

>>25587080
Tell them that for the moment the use of magic back on earth is an unknown however seigfried will be testing its use when the gate opens next.

Also it might be a good idea to know who we were talking to. maybe fib that the signal is not quite clear enough to know who we are talking to.

>>25587080
Also Obersturmbannführer how go the talks with Rikugun Chūsa? We have high hopes for the IJA expidition.

>>25587156
Like was stated in his thread NO ONE knows about that quest. Im really hoping we dont EVER meet the Japanese one or better yet, it is in another world.

>>25587206

No, see, we'll get rolled by the Katamari that was built in Meta Quest.

Along with the Japs.

>>25587206
thats not what I meant. Oversturm was talking to and helping Chusa with the quest. I was just inquiring how it was going

>>25587156
>>25587251
>Quite well. Though it may be that his quest doesn't take place in the same setting. Could also be that his quest's locale is right next door to your own territory. Who knows? As it is, his own setting is progressing quite nicely in my opinion.

>>25587138
Supply trucks have become somewhat of a staple for reinforcements, but a focus on ammunition will be placed in further communiques to coordinate this upcoming Gate opening.

>>25587156
>>25587116
"We will be dispatching our Thule Society liaison back to test a number of theories on the nature of magic back in our own world. With any luck, we will have an entire domain of new weaponry for the Reich to employ."

>>25587080
>>25587365

Reading the communications, high command seems to assume that we have this world in the bag.

Well I suppose that's because they haven't had a first hand view of magic and the destructive force that it can unleash.

None-the-less, we will need to step up our efforts. After flattening fort starbane, we should move to take Swordhenge.

I wonder if its too late to see if we can get any Metallurgists. The next construction project we should look into is laying own the infrastructure for the industrial scale mining and processing of Mithril.

The only other concern are the Nautilus shipyards. We don't have any ships that could counter a naval attack.

Anyway, there isn't really anything we could mention to high command that I can think of.

>>25587712

These are MEDIEVAL ships.

A fucking 2cm FlaK 38 or a quad-mount would tear them to shreds.

>>25587897

What I mean is that we don't really have eyes on the river.

Since it's decided that we are going to flatten fort starbane instead of taking it.

>>25587897
>
we have a werbelwind flakpanzer already. That enough can tear any wooden structure to shreds

>>25587955
>Since it's decided that we are going to flatten fort starbane instead of taking it.
As in literally flatten to the last stone or just kill everyone inside and take it over?
Will it be a surprise attack or will we attempt another persuasion to surrender?
Prisoners?

>>25588080
with the ammount of forces there they will not surrender. better to open up with a heavy barrage of artillery fire then mop up.

>>25588080

They intentionally took prisoners to later torture and execute.

Our arrival announcement will be a 2 hour barrage from our guns followed by an armored assault.

>>25588283
>They intentionally took prisoners to later torture and execute.
Hmmm, this is bad. Who knows what volumes of information a single on of our men have already given them.

>>25587712
Your science staff thus far has a wide range of experience, but a dedicated metallurgist (or team of them) could be brought over as well. Your geologists have a fair degree of experience with metallurgy, however.

You could attempt to see about building some small boats for naval duties to go upriver, but that would be up to you in terms of constructing the small wharf and its associated qualities.

>>25588283
>>25588185
>>25587955
>>25587712
>>25588503
As for plans for the fortress, you have a number of options you could pursue, including attempting to dispatch your Commando team on a rescue mission, albeit obviously one with a high degree of risk. If siege is your choice, however, you are likely best waiting for these reinforcements.

With that being said, shall you end the conversation with Command, and proceed with any other business you may have in mind?

>It may be best to think of an itinerary for the rest of the day, of things you may wish to review, plan, or discuss with others.
>I will be returning in an hour or two after dinner.

>>25588559
We ought to get some snipers and Commando's to surround the fortress and tell us of any movements. Shoot anything that looks like a messenger trying to leave the base with information from the interrogations (if it's not already too late) or warn us of troop movements.

No one enters, no one leaves.

>>25588559

Well the only thing I can think of doing is getting someone to find local knowledge base on mythril usage.

Finding out how the locals mine, refine and forge mythril will be productive towards our own research.

Although since the mines are closer to Swordhenge. I guess the libraries are going to be located there.

>>25588776
>>25589108
You elect to end the conversation on that note.

"This concludes my report." You say, "I will update you as the situation develops, Command. Over and out." You finish, putting the headset and handset down, looking back to Doyle, who has patiently observed.

"I want to find out how the locals mine, refine, and forge mithril." You state, to which Doyle only smiles.

"I have already had the knowledge gathered for when we gain control of the associated mines. I suspect that will require us to conquer Swordhenge first, however." He informs you, "Considering its status as a nexus of power and potential enemy attacks."

You contemplate the merits of having snipers and special forces lay siege to the Fort, harrying messengers that might carry potential information regarding your own forces, but it's clear even to you that such forces would likely be hunted down by the defenders once the tactic was realized. A valid option, but one with its own risks if not properly executed.

Laying the handset down, you now have an abundance of time in which to carry out any last-minute strategic decisions before the evening rolls around. Already, Gunther is likely preparing his men to arrest the associated families.

Considering that it's almost two o'clock already, a late lunch would likely be in order.

>>25590674

Question, we do have those stuka parts to complete that golem right?

>>25590816
You currently have them placed in your orders for the incoming reinforcements as a priority, so they'll be one of the first things through the Gate.

>>25590674
>You contemplate the merits of having snipers and special forces lay siege to the Fort, harrying messengers that might carry potential information regarding your own forces, but it's clear even to you that such forces would likely be hunted down by the defenders once the tactic was realized. A valid option, but one with its own risks if not properly executed.
Though there's truth in this, I guess it boils down to who is king of the forest, our commando's or their rangers or whoever they have.

In any event, we could use this tactic to lure them out and kill a good portion of them inititially. How nice would it be if we managed to pull out a column of these guys and mow them down with a well placed machine gun nest?

>>25590843
>That 'twas I.

>>25590880
You could arrange for just such a tactic to be employed if you wish, though your Commando squad is off with Gunther, as well a couple Wehrmacht squads that will be enlisted in securing the traitorous aristocratic families. They could be pulled aside for you to enact this course of action, however.

>>25590880
Well, assuming we have the manpower and we can consider our men in the fort expendable (i'd rather not, but you know) here's an idea.

Get some special forces to surround the castle and snipe messengers or anyone that tries to escape. Have a heavy force follow up behind.
If they move out with their army, have the snipers pull back while picking them off skirmishes until the main force catches up and we annihilate them.

Or if the rats stay in, surround the castle with the troops and dig in with machine gun nests, barbed wire, and potentially trenches. Then start picking off anyone or anything the pops their head out of the walls.

>>25590979
But we don't have the manpower, we'd be divided between smoking out the nobles or sieging the fort.

We need to decide if the nobles escaping or if the risk messengers from the fort escaping are a bigger threat.

>>25591017
Whatever info they got from torturing our guys is more dangerous than whatever the nobles could say (since it wouldn't be that different than what's already probably known about us). They might already know about our numbers, how our guns work, what makes us tic. We'll lose the pretense of magic and awe.

Focus on that fort.

>>25590880
No need to place our men in danger like this. We shall simply wait for our new artillery peices to arrive and then impress Herr Speer with a week-long firework show. One which will see Fort Starbane reduced to the ground.

Speaking of artillery, here is a complete list of what we ordered from command:
>Thule Society replacement for Siegfried
>A battery of either 15cm sFH 18's or 15cm sFH 13s (depending on how nice command is), with a batch of timed/proximity fused shells.
>A troop of 3 Panzer IVs
>Two troops of 3 Panzer IIs
>4 SdKfz 232s with the associated crew
>Squad of flamethrower-equipped Pioneers (riding in above SdKfzs)
>Squad of SS Commandos (also riding in above)
>Two companies of Wehrmacht infantry
>6 Opel Blitz light trucks carrying food, ammunition and medical supplies.
>Squadron of 6 Ju 87B-2s (for parts)
>1 Mechanized Company of Wehrmacht Soldiers riding in Sd.Kfz. 251s

That should be everything.

>>25586373
The requisition of chemical weapons would probably have to be approved by the Furher himself.

But beyond that, I'd rather not have chemical shells around gathering dust here, its just another variable we have to account for. If we need them, we can always sacrifice the prisoners at the Gate labour camp and get some via instant reinforcement.

>>25591143
>No need to place our men in danger like this. We shall simply wait for our new artillery peices to arrive and then impress Herr Speer with a week-long firework show
They'd surrender by the end of the day no doubt, if there'd be any left. These castles aren't designed to defend against strikes from the sky, much less explosive shells.

But the big risk is letting info escape to the empire such as >>25591094.

Think, beyond snipers, if we can move up a SdKfz with a decent machine gun, preferably behind some kind of tree line if possible, we can effectively seal them in by mowing down anyone that tries to leave the castle gates.

>>25591218
Hmm, that's a good point you're right.

According to the map, the fort is bordered by rivers (2 small and 1 large) on basically all sides, forming a natural barrier of sorts. Even beyond this though, I agree with you that we'll have to cordon off the Fort and then sweep it for survivors after that artillery barrage is complete.

Just to be safe, we should probably send more than just a single SdKfz. I'm thinking probably two or three entire companies; just to be safe. Local intel did say that the Fort was riddled with secret tunnels after all, there could be multiple points of escape.

>>25590674
>Laying the handset down, you now have an abundance of time in which to carry out any last-minute strategic decisions before the evening rolls around.

It seems like our evening will revolve around planning this Fort assault with our military commanders.

>>25590979
>>25591094
>>25591017
>>25591285
>>25591218
If you desire, you could move your snipers from their sentry positions in the city to launch such a harrying effort on Fort Starbane, but it should be noted that your last excursion too far out was met with an apparent ambush, according to the Jaegers. A small group such as that might face much less of a risk, but the risk does remain, however.

>>25591285
>Consensus desired before initiating timeskip to evening.

>>25591367
Forgive me if this was posted in a earlier thread, but do we have an official headcount for how many men we have?

>>25591419
>Update on current assets.

>Personnel of Note:
>Hans - Tank Guy [+2 Influence]
>Gunther Hinden - Scary commando with an MG34 prototype ('Gertrude') [+2 Influence]
>Alfred - Infantryman
>Fritz - Whiny Medic
>Gretta - Radio operator lady
>Gabriella - Sexy scientist
>Alphonse - Head Mechanic
>Father Vickerson - Chaplain
>Eric Mottle - Master at Arms for Baron Farnsworth
>Dr. Buren - Psychology/Sociology/Pathology/Pharmacology/General Medicine Doctor
>Dr. Klein - Chief of Surgery and expert surgeon. [+1 Influence]
>Albert Siegfried - Thule Society representative [+3 Influence]
>Knight Commander Beregen - Paladin of Iudex and defender of Redding.
>Doyle, leader of the Gestapo political detachment. [+1 Influence]

>Assets:
>Telephone line connecting Redding and the portal base.
>30 Total mages in Redding, under your employ by various terms. 17 of them under your direct command, 13 contracted.
>Base camp established near Gate.
>Heavy construction and manufacturing equipment
>Booze procured
>2/3rd ton platinum, 2/3rd ton quartz, 2/3rd ton marble

Territories:
>[ ] Redding: A city of 15,000 divided in half by a large river. Active workforce of 1,500 at the moment.
>[ ] Riverside: A town of perhaps two hundred, abutting (creatively) the main river leading south from your base. The town is opposite your oil extractor and oil pipeline, and has a garrison of a single squad situated in a well-supplied position, providing medical aid and security to the locals.

Prisoners:
>[ ] 100 Humans working in the PoW camp near the portal.
>[ ] Baron Farnsworth, currently being held captive in Riverside, aiding language decryption while under armed guard.
>[ ] 30 Humans, plus three enemy mages, held captive in Redding Keep's dungeons.

>>25591529
Troops:
>[ ] One Squad of SS Commandos.
>[ ] 17 Mid-power mages, recruited from Redding and indoctrinated into your forces.
>[ ] 220 Wehrmacht infantrymen. These are broken down into 27 squads of 8, including a medic and a machine gunner, as well as submachine gun soldiers and riflemen.
>[ ] 1 Company of Gebirgsjager, numbering approximately 80 men
>[ ] 24 Opel Blitz light trucks, carrying ammunition, medical supplies, and fuel.
>[ ] 10 Krupp Protze heavy trucks, carrying the above, in addition to heavier construction materials and supplies.
>[ ] 4 Sd.Kfz. 251 with machine guns, towing a pair of FlaK 38.
>[ ] 2 Sd.Kfz. 247
>[ ] 1 Panzer IV tank
>[ ] Two squads of a dozen Combat Engineers each, able to quickly erect fortifications and assist in military constructions.
>[ ] 1 Flakpanzer IV (Wirbelwind)
>[ ] Four science teams, including a pair of geologists.
>[ ] A detachment of Gestapo and SS politcal officers, numbering twenty men.
>[ ] An artillery detachment of 3 leFH 18s, in addition to a dozen mortar pieces with associated ammunition.

>>25591561
Portal Base Facilities:
>[ ] Mess Hall [Concrete]
>[ ] Triage Tent [Basic]
>[ ] Surgical Hospital [Basic]
>[ ] Infirmary [Basic]
>[ ] Barracks [Concrete] [Improved Capacity]
>[ ] Bar [Basic]
>[ ] Machine Gun Nests [Basic]
>[ ] Anti-tank emplacements [Primitive]
>[ ] Perimeter watchtowers [Primitive]
>[ ] Wooden Pallisade [Primitive]
>[ ] Latrines
>[ ] Command Post [Concrete]
>[ ] Emergency water storage drums [Two weeks' worth]
>[ ] Steel prison cages
>[ ] Western observation post
>[ ] Warehouse [Basic]
>[ ] Science Lab [Basic]
>[ ] Magic Lab [Basic]
>[ ] Airstrip [Primitive]
>[ ] Stables [Primitive]
>[ ] Riverside Village Outpost [Basic] [12 Man Garrison] [Connecting Dirt Road]
>[ ] Motor Depot [Basic]
>[ ] Fortified Bridge [Stone]
>[ ] Machine Shop/Repair Depot [Basic]
>[ ] Oil Refinery [Basic]
>[ ] Hangar [Capacity: 10]
>[ ] Prison Camp [Basic] [Capacity: 250] [Concrete Production]
>[ ] General Purpose Factory [Basic]
>[ ] Star Fort Foundations [90% Complete]

Current Build Orders Queued:
>Star Fort Foundations
>ETA: 4 Days

Redding Facilities:
>[ ] Keep [Basic]
>[ ] Administrative Center [Basic]
>[ ] Chemical Factory [Basic] [Fertilizers enabled] [100 Workers required]
>[ ] Steel Mill [Basic]
>[ ] Foundry [Basic]
>[ ] Concrete Factory [Basic]

Current Build Orders Queued:
>None Active
>ETA: None

>Redding information:
Redding Info:
Redding
Community Size: Small City
Population: 11,112 Adults
Size: 110.47 Acres
Population Density (Adults/Acre):100.59 Adults/Acre
Races:Human (10,224); Halfling (222); Elf (111); Dwarf (111); Gnome (111); Half Elf (111); Half Orc (111); Other (111)

>>25591529
>Gabriella - Sexy scientist
>Sexy scientist
>[No Influence]
>No sexy times

Why tg? why?

>>25591680

Too busy with invading. Don't really talk to her often is why.

>>25591680
she is doing work as are we when we have time the plan was give her the d

>>25591715
We should probably work on that before Speer shows up, actually. Lord knows we don't want him showing up and getting the impression we're wasting the Reich's time courting ladies. Do the courting before he shows up and it'll just be something that's happening, no?

>>25591759
He's gonna inspect us right?
We ought to plan a nice little inspectors welcome, a band playing as his staffcar arrives this side of the gate or Redding, with the traditional inspection march.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG2OcllKMbA

>>25591759
Eh. We got spare time anyway and no one can hope that someone stays on the job all day.

>>25591937
I know nothing about Speer, actually. Was he the type of person to prefer a big welcome band, or the type to prefer a simpler, more businesslike response. You know, a simple "Welcome, let's get you settled in" affair.

>>25592004
Number two I'd say.

A small band and honour guard would be good, he is the Furher's representative after all.

>>25592120
Ah, so enough pomp to say "we're giving you the respect your position demands" without going overboard into "We have too much free time and manpower, so we thought we'd throw you a party"?

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>>25592170
Yep, short sweet simple.
Besides, I'm sure the banners and flags on the town are a nice touch to show we're germanizing the place.

>>25592207
You know, I just had a relatively random thought, while picturing officers coming through the gate in staff cars...how awesome would it be, in the future, to capture and train a dragon as a mount to give to the Fuhrer if he ever comes to visit?

>>25592280
Maybe not as a mount, but to present the Fuhrer with a dragon as a pet would be nice.

Didn't he like dogs?

>>25592280

Man, we become his new favorite person and probably get an entire tank company in return.

>>25592369
a full tank company is pushing it, but it can't hurt to get cozy with The Fuhrer now can it?

>>25592004

He was a total technocrat, although he DID have a knack for the whole "big welcome" thing. Keeping in mind though this guy managed to squeeze maximal production out of Germany 1942 through 1943 before the allied bombing campaign fucked everything up.

So yer a curt introduction and get straight to work should be best.

>>25591579
We should really upgrade some of our portal based facilities like our Triage Tent, Surgical Hospital and Infirmary.

Also making a dedicated road to Redding wouldn't be a bad idea.

>>25593143

A dragon.

Adolf Hitler (same guy known for endorsing impractical things) getting a fucking DRAGON.

I'll be surprised if the tank company is pushing it.

>>25593450
I just fell in love with the mental image of him giggling like a child and whooping with joy while riding a dragon. Silly? perhaps, but it stuck with me.

>>25593508
>>25593450
Let's just hope he didn't have a bad experience with a horse or something in WW1.

>>25593408

Good idea. Might want to upgrade our steel mills and the like as well. Just because Redding is missing a lot of stuff that would be useful.

>>25593683
Maybe as a general rule we should always have some sort of project being upgraded? A little here and there while we are building up our gate fortress.

>>25592280
>>25592349
>>25592369
>>25592207
>>25592120
>>25592004
>>25592170
>Advancing to evening.

You begin to work on strategy not only with your conquest of Fort Starbane, but also your eventual reception of Albert Speer. The lanterns flick on in time, and you find yourself buried deep in your maps and charts as, elsewhere, a small convoy of half-tracks are dispatched to two separate residences, two separate noble houses that are about to be entirely disappeared in the course of a single night.

Gunther, standing atop the back of the vehicle, has a downright feral look on his face as he beams at the distant houses. The locals, having grown accustom to the presence of such strange metal beasts, duck aside as the treads tear across the pavement and kick cobblestones in all directions.

He made no noise beyond what the vehicle had, their approach surely noted already for the sheer volume of it. As such, he let out a wicked laugh as the armored vehicle plowed directly through the front gate of the estate, the two men standing on watch near the front door flinging themselves aside as the armored prow forced the gate open. The headlamps scoured the courtyard even as the treads tore apart the carefully tended grass.

There was shouting in the local language, words being hurriedly exchanged. Gunther simply gave another laugh as he hurled himself over the edge of the vehicle, the other commandos in his transport joining him. A pair of trucks rolled up outside of the house, the squads inside dismounting as they followed in his wake. Clutching his machine gun close, he swept the muzzle over the courtyard, honing in on the house. He could see eyes peering out at them. He could smell and taste the fear that perforated the air, the fear that was quickly turning to danger and anger. They had been betrayed, but these folks would not go down lightly.

>>25593765

A good idea honestly. We need to keep up our upgrading.

>>25593767
He could hear the broken shouting of the Wehrmacht riflemen as they pointed their guns in the faces of the gate guards, placing them under arrest. A lone gunshot as one shouted something back, clearly trying to resist. Gunther paid them no mind.

His boots seemed to make the ground quake in cohesion with the rumbling engines as he stormed towards the front door. He didn't need eyes, his instincts screamed at him that there were men behind and above the recessed entrance. A barbican. His gun whipped upright as he strode towards the front door, clutching it in his bulging biceps as he emptied a three-second burst into the ceiling over the doorway.

The screams of the house guards as their feet were shredded was rich indeed, the droplets of blood staining his uniform as he reached the front door. His lips peeled back in a smile.

"By order of the Oberst, you are all under arrest! Submit or die!" He demanded, watching the rest of his squad stack up around him. Trenchguns, carbines, and more. The future Commando potentials had been taken with him, the Wehrmacht soldiers chosen specifically for their inclinations towards violence and extreme savagery.

He heard nothing in reply, but his ears told him of the breathing on the other side of the door, told him of the beating hearts he would be able to rip out, after so long of only indulging in nightly raids upon local criminal dens. He was tired of restraining himself.

He leveled his gun at the doorway, gently feeding the ammunition into the savage weapon as it bucked against his grip. Hot lead perforated the door, the brickwork, and the men-at-arms braced for his intrusion. He could smell their blood as it was sent misting into the air, and he felt nothing but satisfaction when the door fell back, its hinges severed by his continuous stream of rounds. He heard screaming, gurgling, and gasping initiated all at once.

>>25594108
He watched as a pair of Wehrmacht infantrymen surged in on each side of the doorway, their rifles sweeping the corridors. Unfortunately, their approach was quickly stopped, crossbow bolts skewering one of the men clean through the eye, his lifeless body dropping to the ground. The other three returned fire, the rest of the squad pouring through, but they were in out in the open of a very large lobby seemingly designed to stop attackers. The winding stairwell was host to a group of four men, two behind lightly glowing tower shields, the other two ducking out of cover of their comrades to fire off crossbow bolts with dizzying accuracy.

Two more men went down, one of them killed outright, as Gunther advanced inside. A quick burst from his machine gun confirmed his suspicions: The chain of bullets pockmarking the metal of the tower shield, but only serving to push the wielders back.

To the right and left were two more formations of the same setup, the nobles apparently having used their time to prepare well. A crossbow bolt whizzed towards Gunther's head, the massive commando weaving his head aside as he kept up his chain of fire.

"Grenades!" He called out, letting his gun rest on its sling as he grabbed one of the stick grenades strapped to his chest. He quickly primed and lobbed it up the stairwell, watching with satisfaction as the formation exploded. Another grenade went off to the corridor on his right, turning one of the shields and its bearer into a fine mist, the fragments peppering the walls.

More men piled in behind him as he began to advance towards the stairwell. Several floors up, a lone aristocrat stood, an aging man that had long since awaited his death. He stared at the pearl-inlaid handle of his ancestral sword, the runeblade pulsing with the power of generations of bearers. An unbroken lineage back to the age of kings.

>>25593767
Oh shit, is it Gunther quest time?

>>25594120
He looked over to the distant shadows, to the long, beaked mask of the man perched atop a chair, sitting on it like a cat... or, more aptly, like a hound. The smoky glass of his beaked mask obscured his eyes, and his leather bodysuit was complimented by the curves and subtle bulges of the armor sewn within.

"The Emperor shall keep his promise?" He asked the man.

"The Emperor always abides by his word." The stranger replied, their voice oddly monotone, almost genderless. "Your daughter shall be freed of Imperial custody and a new Estate bequeathed to her."

"Good." The aging noble remarked, clutching his blade in one hand now, assuming a classic warrior's pose. The fighting was nearing closer, but he dared not use the escape tunnel within his Estate. He had chosen his side, and he would die for it.

"Use the passage here. It shall lead you to the streets. The invaders have sent their strongest to fight me-- their leader shall be unprotected." He said, looking back towards where the stranger had been perched. There was only an empty chair.

>Back at Redding Keep.

You rub at your eyes as you stare down at the maps laid before you. The various officers all speak to one another, a small party in and of itself, with a flurry of discussions. This must be how the leaders of nations feel, herding armies of cats.

Your thoughts are interrupted as you sit at your desk, situated within the throne room. The other officers continue their bickering on, currently in the midst of a discussion about the merits of putting a minefield around Redding's perimeter wall to deter siege weaponry. An impractical solution, but one they're still discussing at great length.

>>25594120

That better be some uber magical shields, because there's no way normal shields would resist rifle bullets.

>>25594186
Your thoughts are interrupted with a strange, foreign thought: Something is approaching. Something magical, and something dangerous. You see nothing, but you find the piece of paper you're writing on, a little pad you had been doodling upon as the conversation eventually made its way out the door, covered with a note written in your own handwriting.

>REAPER'S HAND

You heard that somewhere before, but where?

>>25594280
Call for guards. Full squad to surrond us. Don't let him touch us.

>>25594280
When we first fell through the gate. Words were spoken to us.

>>25593767
>>25594108
>>25594120
>>25594186
Da fuck Gunther!

We ordered a strategic raid, not an armed urban assault. Silence was to be the operative word, these two families and their retainers were meant to simply disappear into the night, leaving their neighbors wondering what happened. Now its looking like we won't have any sacrifices at all. Our subordinate has done too far and has directly contradicted our standing orders, he shall be punished for this.

>>25594386
Second this. Place the the Command Post into lockdown, but keep the rest of the castle at normal alert status; we don't won't the whole town awake (if they aren't already) to witness our botched raid.

>>25594719
Preferably not too extreme a punishment and delegation to some manner of assault squad. He may not be able to lead professional commando raids anymore, but he'll make a good attack dog. Hopefully his successor will have a more level head.

>>25594719
Maybe give him speech and hard time but end it with him being our official raiding party leader.

We might want to send him on that rescue mission after this.

>>25595196

Yeah this. If we do anything we should make him head of the attack dogs instead of commandos. I honestly don't think he would mind this.

>>25595196
Try to make it sound less like a demotion and more like a re-evaluation, the benefits of a highly trained loyal attack dog are high.

>>25594719
Not only that, but we wanted them ALIVE.

Call for Siegfried. NOW.

>>25591579
maybe use the soldiers responsible as the sacrifices, it is extreme but it is a lesson.

>>25596230
Heraus Schwein!

>>25596230

No.

Just no.

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>>25596230

Nope. We need every german we can get. If we need sacrifices that badly pull some people out of the villages nearby or something and shoot them. Not only that but the guys are just following Gunther anyway.

>>25596230
Nigga, you just went full retard.

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>>25596230
What.

>>25594719
>>25594386
>>25594688
You remember the torrent of thoughts from when you first passed through the Gate, the word coming into your mind. You lock your jaw as you abruptly stand up, slamming your hands on the desk.

"Quiet!" You abruptly boom, looking around the command post. "Get a squad of Wehrmacht up here! I want this room in lockdown." You abruptly ramble off, everyone pausing as they look at you as if you grew a second head.

The sensation grows stronger as you look down at the words, then up, a bit of panic creeping into your voice. "What are you all standing there for? Well? Get a security detail up here!" You repeat, gesturing pointedly at the doors of the throne room.

As you gesture to the side door, your eyes go wide as you spot something out of the corner of your eye.

You may not have time for that security detail as you see the throne behind your desk abruptly shift. Its facets crack as it seems poised to fall apart.

>Roll 1d100 for assassination attempt reaction

Rolled 89

>>25596853

Rolled 17

>>25596853
Captcha: biamage victory.
Its a sign

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>>25596903
>>25596853

>>25596853
Are we aiming for a high roll or a low roll?

>>25596971
High, thank god.

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>>25596903
The our Emperor extends his will to help his German allies.

>>25596971
>>25596964
>>25596956
>>25596903
>>25597230
You're not sure what it is, but part of you already knows what's about to happen. "GET DOWN!" You abruptly shout, your glance backwards evolving into an abrupt tuck-and-roll. Military men to the last, the officers, for the most part, duck at your shout of urgency.

Which is what saves most of them, as the throne and part of the floor under it flashes in a brilliant display of red before exploding. Fragments scythe like shrapnel across the ceiling and over the room, your roll behind your heavy wooden desk shielding you from the fragments of floor and chair.

You can't help but feel a small, instantaneous mote of pride for avoiding taking the throne for yourself as a chair of power. Unfortunately, that note of pride ends as you see the rest of your officers. Of the dozen assembled, you can see the remains of two of them, hit by the explosion. One is right next to you, half of his face taken off by a chunk of exploded rock, his brains oozing onto your pant legs. The other, a Hauptman, is laying on his back on the central table, the paper skewer from the top of your desk driven clean through his heart. The rest appear only lightly wounded, but are dazed. Of the adjutants, two are dead, the remainder slumped over their stations or across the ground in various states of injury. The radio station has cracked and broken glass everywhere, as well as being peppered with fragments.

And dazed does you no good, as you see a blur abruptly materialize atop your desk, perching on it like a bird of prey. A hooked mask, looking like the mask of a plague doctor that you saw in a Berlin museum so long ago, stares across the room. You can't see the eyes or the upper half of the face, but you see the glint of mithril on his lower legs and forearms, visible through the seams in his leather bodysuit. A bandolier of large knives are wrapped around his torso, and a myriad of colored vials sit at his waist.

>>25597372
You hear someone shout, "ASSASSIN!"

That someone abruptly ends up with one of the daggers in his neck, one of the Wehrmacht guards stationed outside of the command post. Having moved inside, his only reward was an oversized knife through the neck, arterial blood spraying over his uniform as his rifle dropped from his limp hands. His compatriot takes aim, and you see the assassin move with blinding speed.

>Go for your sidearm
>Reach for your boot knife
>Attempt to liberate a weapon from one of the dead or wounded officers
>Run for safety while the assassin is distracted

>>25597372

SUPPRESSING FIRE.

I hope to fuck we have an MP38, or the guards are on the ball.

We need to evac our officers out, and sound the alert.

>>25597407
Sidearm time, go for the head shot.

>>25597407
sidearm!

>>25597422

Headshots are retarded, ALWAYS aim center mass.

Do you even principles of marksmanship?

>>25597407
boot knife, he is definitly going for a knife kill and a pistol isnt going to be able to parry worth a damn.

>>25597473
I just figured that he'd have mythril protecting his torso, so aim for the head.

>>25597407
Go for the sidearm.

>>25597500

Fantasy-space-gnome metal or not, 9mm parabellum will penetrate.

>>25597407
We known that mithril armor is generally able to deflect non-AP rounds. So unless our sidearm has them, we shouldn't be using it.

>Run for safety while the assassin is distracted

We're not a coward, but this guy is a pro, we need back-up and we need it now!

>>25597517
see
>>25584500

>>25597544

FMJ is technically AP.

But if that's the case, aim for the head.

>>25597611
To put it in perspective a mythril armored tank would probably only be hurt by HEAT rounds, and even then

>>25597676
> HEAT rounds
bitch please, sub calibre KE penetrators is where its at

>>25597418
>>25597422
>>25597453
>>25597473
>>25597480
>>25597500
>>25597511
>>25597517
>>25597544
>>25597611
You keep your eyes scanning for something better as you reach for your sidearm, drawing the pistol into your right hand. You're not going to die here tonight!

Others seem to have similar lines of thought as another officer draws his own sidearm in seeming unison with yourself, the two Luger P08s blasting away at the man's back. You raise your aim slightly, hoping for a lucky shot to the head, as the other door guard sweeps his rifle's butt at the assassin's face.

Said assassin pivots on his knees, his body ducking low as his right leg sweeps up in a roundhouse kick that seems to defy gravity. Your bullets whir through the air, peppering the assassin from behind even as the other guard goes down. You watch blood shoot from his torso as your rounds clip his shoulders, one of them actually scoring a lucky hit along the side of his neck, blood pouring rich and thick from his wounds.

Five rounds down, three left. Your compatriot empties the last of his magazine as the others only now begin to regain their wits, but even for his neck injury, the assassin just completes his spinning kick with a sickening crunch, his foot caving in the temple of the other door guard on impact. His body pirouettes, and you can see blood, black blood, staining the leather around his neck and upper torso, a few holes showing where a lucky round managed to pierce clean through his torso. How he's still upright is a question you can't quite answer or figure out right now.

What you can figure out is how to get upright, having used the recoil of your gun to get yourself squatting against your desk. You see the hole in the floor behind you, as well as a trench gun-- carried by one of the officers-- flung down next to the radio console.

>Go for your boot knife
>Empty your mag and reload.
>Go for the trench gun.
>Rush for the side door
>Dive down the hole the assassin came up from

>>25597862
Trench gun, bring in the bigger boom

>>25597862
>>Go for the trench gun.
as in a 1897?

>>25597862

Trench gun while everyone else fires.

>>25597862
>Trench gun

Cmooon buckshot

>>25597862
>>Go for the trench gun.

At the very least the force of the shell will stun him.

>>25597862
>Go for the trench gun.

There really was only one choice here.

>>25597883
>A basic pump gun, standard for most trench warfare purposes.

>>25597882
>>25597883
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>>25597908
You feel your lungs burn as you run for the trench gun, the assassin reaching for something on his belt. You don't see what it is, but you feel relieved to hear the familiar, welcome shouts of a squad of men coming up to assist.

Shouts that are cut short as the assassin flings the vial behind him into the stairwell. You hear glass break, and the insidious hissing of gasses, the foul smell of death and decay reaching your nostrils near-instantly, such is its potency.

You grab the pump gun by its strap, stumbling slightly as you hear the first of the screams from the stairwell. Agonized screams. You don't have time to contemplate that, however, as you yank the weapon into your grasp.

Your opponent seems to know the danger you now pose, however, as he reaches for another large knife, one that looks more like a chef's knife than something you'd use in a fight. He promptly rushes right for you, ducking low, that curved mask almost touching the floor with its beak, his eyes obscured behind opaque glass.

>Roll 1d100 for SHOTGUN KATA.

Kind of wish we had a grenade here. Doesn't matter how tough your armor and the like is if the force of the explosion hits most of the body.

>>25598038

Rolled 27

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>>25598072
No more tears now, I guess.

Rolled 24

>>25598038

Rolled 32

>>25598038
rolling, also, is it first roll only or best of 3?

>>25598060
why do you suck so much?

Rolled 64

>>25598038
EAT BUCKSHOT! THIS AIN'T BULLET TIME!

Rolled 42

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>>25598072
>>25598108
>>25598109
Soo....

>>25598135
I fucked up. Sorry gents.

Rolled 13

>>25598038
I got this!

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Rolled 26

>>25598186
...

Rolled 57

>>25598038
Might as well try...

>>25598112
>>25598109
>>25598108
>>25598072
>>25598115
You yank the shotgun up into your grasp, your heart hammering, your brain screaming with thoughts so fast that it actually seems to hurt. The assassin seems indifferent to this, however, as he yanks the arm with the knife back, lunging into the air as you fire the shotgun from your hip. The gun bucks in your grasp as the assassin is caught mid-air, his whole body coiling inwards to crash into the radio console. Sparks fly in all directions as you attempt to scrabble away, raising the shotgun to fire a second shot.

You don't even notice until you click the trigger the thin knife jammed into the muzzle, somehow materializing there.

You also don't notice, until you feel something wet against your chest, the growing pool of blood from the knife buried in your stomach. The assassin, moving quicker than your eyes could track, seems to materialize from the air. His opaque lenses reveal nothing human, nor does his blood. His face is pressed against your own as your shotgun abruptly explodes in your grasp. Your hand burns as the barrel erupts in fire and shards, the force of the explosion kicking the gun out of your grasp, the strap slapping your arm as the explosion takes effect.

Whether by sheer providence or an oversight by your foe, he is placed between you and the detonating shotgun, the weapon's full force striking him in the back and side. His body careens away as the thick knife remains buried in your stomach. Your hands shake as you watch the assassin, his mask cracked in numerous places, duck back and away. The screams outside go abruptly quiet.

>>25598241
The assassin's mask begins to fall aside, the left half of it abruptly falling down, revealing the pale, scar-stitched head underneath, totally devoid of hair. This man isn't even human: His only visible eye apparently replaced with some sort of opaque green glass. You see thin wires and rods crudely interspersed in the flesh of his face, drawing and tightening it up in places. Not even a full view, but you know you're dealing with something, someone, truly monstrous.

>Empty what's left of your handgun at him
>Attempt to retrieve another weapon
>Go for your boot knife
>Attempt to remove the knife from your stomach
>Run

>>25598252
>Empty what's left of your handgun at him

Three rounds straight to the head. Die you monstrosity!