Hey, MC, I never got the chance to ask. Do we get a reroll for that thing I wrote?

>>26141719
Yes, new Valkyrian Mercs!

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>>26141719
After the destruction of Stonehenge, you and the rest of the Demons high tailed it back to Gallia where you lay low at your castle while the heat dies down. Lynch has promised to use his position to deflect attention away from you, and focusing on the nonexistent Colonel Ozling. Not only do you have to wait for the heat to die down, but you also need to wait for more details about what Excalibur is and how to get to it.

So... it's basically lots and lots of waiting right now.

However, when you return to Castle Sturmfuhrer, you notice something odd. Military construction crews, professional ones, not the skilled but amateur Darcsens refugees, are started to erect additional structures outside the castle. You can only think of one person being responsible for this...

>Go find Grandma.
>See if you can find any news about Stonehenge.
>Eh... it can wait. Do something else. [specify]

>>26141823
Yeah, I suppose that is deserving of a reroll. You have like, 3 now.

>>26141845
>>Go find Grandma.
Then
>>See if you can find any news about Stonehenge.

>>26141862
Most excellent.
>>26141845
>Go find Grandma.

>>26141845
>>Go find Grandma.
GRANNY WHATS GOING ON!

>>26141845
>Go find Grandma.
Grandma, what did you do? Because I like it.

>>26141845
>Go find Grandma.
>Ask Lynch about Stonehenge
>Ask Elizabeth on how we would go about contacting Varla (not punching and sending back knights, we don't have one at hand)

>>26141939
>Varla
How do you mess that up?

k and v aren't even close to each other.

>>26141990
Crap
Sorry, just woke up from a nap an hour or so ago. Typing and spelling is hard at the moment.

>>26141845
>See if you can find any news about Stonehenge.

>>26141845
>>Go find Grandma.

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>>26141845
"Grandmaaaaaaa!" Stomping your way into Grandma's stateroom. "You have some explaining to dooooooooo!"

You're honestly not surprised. Grandma did have the annoying habit of going off and doing her own thing, which caused your parents endless headaches. It was partly the reason why they sent her away, so they wouldn't have to deal with her shenanigans, even if they were done for the good of the house.

"No need to shout so loud, dear. I'm right here." Grandma sighs, setting down her cup of tea.

"Grandma, you're doing stuff without telling me again."

"Well, you were away with no way to contact you. What else was I going to do?" Grandma shrugs.

"Grandma, why are there military construction crews here?"

"Oh, that, I've been having some chats with the Archduchess as of late." Grandma smiles. "And I have to say, she is VERY grateful for your rescue of her during the civil war."

"Grateful enough for a favor, I assume." You narrow your eyes.

"Jager, what you are looking at is the future site of Gallia's second military academy."

"Wait.... what." Your jaw drops.

"Well, it's only natural, with that massive scandal Lanseal is suffering at the moment." Grandma smiles. "Secret human experimentation on children tends to be a pretty big hit on your reputation."

"Okay, what's the catch here?" You slump in the chair opposite Grandma.

"Not much. All we do is lease some of our land to the Gallian government. As the landowners, we still have a degree of control over it, even though the government nominally owns it."

>No, I don' want something like that here!
>I guess we could give it a try.
>Other

>>26142311
>>No, I don' want something like that here!

>>26142311
>I guess we could give it a try.
God damn it, Grandma.

>>26142311
>I guess we could give it a try.
Butt what happened to matt and artya?

>>26142311
>I guess we could give it a try.
but we get to name it!

I'm thinking of using the name Zoeheim, but that's just my thing. You guys come up with other names if you like.

>>26142311
>Give it a try

This pleases me greatly

>>26142311
>>I guess we could give it a try.
This is really cool but goddamnit Grandma.

>>26142311
>I guess we could give it a try.
Jager gets to teach kids to shout their name and punch out knights. Yes.

>>26142311
>I guess we could give it a try.
>Other
"I'm assuming the rest of our estate is ours and left untouched? And I hope you didn't burn too many favors with this."

>>26142311
But I am currious . What happens to the Darcsen community?

>>26142356
changing to
>I guess we could give it a try.

Can't really imagine jeager being super thrilled at having a noisy bunch of school kids around for several hours a day.

>>26142373
All Lanseal students have already graduated right before the school closed down. They're off doing their own thing at the moment.

>>26142393
oh god yes!

>>26142375
Sturmfuhrer Academy.

It's our land so it'll get our name.

>>26142479
fair enough

>>26142311
>>I guess we could give it a try.

>>26142426
I'd imagine they'd be staff and what not, though I'd imagine the school would be much less tolerant of discrimination against Darcsens.

so merc and part time teacher?

>>26142507
Possibly something to do after retiring from the Merc life.

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>>26142311
>I guess we could give it a try.
"One condition. I get to teach a class. Here's my syllabus."

>>26142311
yes, on the condition Matt and Artya are transferred to us

>>26142522
OK, this is funny

>>26142522
>week 9

jager no!

>>26142522
I get the feeling after that, he got out of teaching forever to the point where Prof. X tells him to go do something else during school hours.

Though in all honestly he wouldn't be that exetreme towards students as he has mentored various others without maiming or scaring them.

>>26142522
If you switch out fun with claws with "Fun with SMG's I'd say you're pretty close.

>>26142311
"I guess we could give it a try..." You sigh.

"Thats the spirit!" Grandma beams. "Think of like this. At least you'll have a security net in case that whole mercenary gig doesn't work out, like, when, you know, the war ends."

"I know, Grandma."

"And I'm pretty sure you're good with kids, considering how that Artya seems to hold a special place in your heart.

"I know, Grandma." You sigh.

"Either way, it won't be done for another few years, but we'll have much more modern facilities, as well as military resources at our disposal. I convinced Cordelia that this place could act as a second line of defense in case Ghirlandio falls again."

"Well, I'm sure she of all people is rather tired of Gallia getting invaded." You nod. "Anyways, have you gotten any messages from Artya or Matt?"

"A few." Grandma hands you a few letters. "Nothing much. Due to Lanseal's closure, as well as all their service during the civil war, all surviving students at Lanseal received advanced automatic graduation. They're off helping build some new Gallian military unit. A lot of secrecy around it, but I'm sure I can find out more later."

"Uh huh."

>Keep talking with Grandma about something else. [specify]
>See if you can contact Lynch.
>Go do something else. [specify]
>Other

>>26142522
If you think THAT'S bad, you should see Tarin's...

>>26142754
>See if you can find any news about Stonehenge.

>>26142754
>See if you can contact Lynch.
Time to rub our perfect mission in his face.

>>26142754
>>Keep talking with Grandma about something else.
Grandma, what exactly did you do when you were young? You are so...'capable' .

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>>26142775
what could go wrong?

>>26142754
Try to arrange a meeting with Lynch to discuss getting to the other superweapon. Bring Elizabeth and Sam.

>>26142775
You wouldn't know that you're in her class until it's too late

>>26142775
I can imagine in her case, it's not an exaggerated parody.

>>26142754
>See how the other demons are doing with all their freetime.

>>26142754
>Find news about Stonehenge.

>>26142775
First test: Finding the class. If you can't find it you don't get to take it. Tarin of course only hides with 50% of her ability so they have a chance.

>>26142754
>>See if you can contact Lynch.

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>>26142846
>one of few students that graduated from her class

>>26142775
We should write syllabi for all the Demons.

> Ramirez
> Week one - multiple application of trench knives
> Week two - Tank grappling
> Week three - fun with flamethrowers
> Week four - advanced sharp objects
> Midterm - Fortress Base Assault - solo mode
> week five - Lecture, why campers are fags
> Week six - musical hand grenades
> week seven - lecture, why I hate Ragnarite zombies
> week eight - paratrooper school
> Final Exam - you will be air dropped behind empire lines with a trench knife. All other weapons procured on site. Anyone who kills the Emperor and makes it back alive passes the class.
> Extra credit (mandatory) - when you join my class you take on a debit. You owe me 200 Empire scalps. And I want my scalps!

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>>26142754
"Well, I need to be going." You say as you get up from the chair. "I got other business to take care of. Just... next time can you please TELL me when you're going to do something crazy beforehand?"

"Says the kettle to the pot." Grandma casually sips her tea.

Admitting defeat (for now), you leave Grandma's stateroom and head over to the castle's new communication bunker, where Elizabeth has taken up residence.

"Hell there, Captain. Need to talk with Lynch?" She asks.

"Yeah, can you get him on the line?"

"Yeah, let me just adjust this..." She says as she tunes into Lynch's secure frequency.

You hears a series of nonsensical numbers and beeps being broadcast over the radio. You have no clue what any of it means, though Elizabeth is busy jotting everything down on her notebook. She then turns off the set and does some more scribbling.

"So...." She says, reading whatever she just wrote down, "Lynch is pretty much stringing the investigation along. He's managed to convince them pretty thoroughly that 'Colonel Ozling' is the one responsible for the incident and that he's doing everything he can to hunt him down. As for Stonehenge itself, the guns are pretty much unsalvageable."

"What about Commander Garret?" You ask.

"Well, considering she isn't officially at fault, they didn't give her TOO big a punishment, but this all still went down on her watch. She got a transferred to a research position, which basically amounts to trying to reverse engineer the Stonehenge guns from the wreckage, so at least she's got something to do for the next few years. Also, Lynch is wiring your payment from one of AIS's secret accounts.

(cont)

>>26143195
Elsa's curriculum was very quickly shot down, as most of them involved the use of Alek as a teaching aid.

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>>26143203
MISSION COMPLETE

PAYMENT: 8000 credits
UPKEEP: 4060 credits
TOTAL: 3940 credits

TREASURY: 6570

(cont)

>>26143240
>Payment
Oh god, here we fucking go.

>>26143240
that seems... measly

>Second Military Academy

ohiknowexactlywhyIvegotthisboner.png

This is gonna be gooooooood

>>26143232
Oh god...

Elsa got sex end didn't she?

>>26143260
No. That's the problem.

>>26143240
"This seems..... a bit low." You frown.

"Well, to be fair, Lynch did do a lot of the work for us, forging all those credentials and providing disguises and all." Elizabeth shrugs. "Also, he probably doesn't want to pay you too much right now because you'd have less incentive to go for Excalibur."

"Cheeky bastard."

"Well, that IS what they pay him to be."

>Send a strongly worded reply back to Lynch.
>Lets go spend this loot. To Qyburn!
>Other

>>26143254
Because the upkeep for all our crap is expensive.

>>26143299
>Send a strongly worded reply back to Lynch.
"Keeping the halftrack. Love, Jager."

>>26143299
>Lets go spend this loot. To Qyburn!
Q!!!

>>26143299
Well, we'd better get a hefty payment for Excalibur, then.
>To Qyburn!

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>>26143299
IT IS TIME

>>26143299
Ask for an advance from Lynch. We are taking the fight to the empire after all! It could be a while.

>>26143299
>Lets go spend this loot. To Qyburn!

Let's see what new stuff is there at the moment.

>>26143286
> Helloise - home ec and high explosives
> week one - explosive delicious cakes
> week two - lecture, Why I like Pina Coladas and dancing in the rain
> week three - certified bartending and flair
> week four - Guest lecturer, Dr. not!Ruth "how to meet a nice Darcsen boy and keep him happy"
> midterm essay, "God please tell me I'm pretty!"
> week five - Guest Lecturer, not!Drew Barrymore "He's just not that into you."
> week six - blowing up your ex-boyfriend's tank
> week seven - ice cream and nitroglycerin
> week eight - fun with fertilizer. (Bring blasting caps)
> Final Exam - Drunken Explosive Ordinance Disposal. Brink your wire cutters and some relaxing music.
> Extra credit - "God please tell me I'm pretty!"

>>26143299
You decide to go off and see if Qyburn has anything new. Heading to his workshop, you can see the Growler half track getting an overhaul now that Qyburn has had some serious time to dedicate to it.

"Ah, Captain! It's nice to see you!" Qyburn greets you with his usual cheerfulness. "I've just been dissecting the Growler here, to see if there was anything to improve upon. I take it you want to see more inventions, yes?"

(cont)

>>26143548

Spiderweave Armor (PROTOTYPE) - 1200
Constructed out artificial fibers several times stronger than steel, this cloth armor provides superior protection to standard Scout armor with no additional weight.

Suppressor - 1500
Portable addons to any existing Gallian weapon to reduce the sound the weapon makes. However, they're not quite as quiet as the Gallian-Q, and have a minor negative impact on weapon performance.

War Emergency Power (PROTOTYPE) - 2000
By disabling the mechanical limiters built into vehicle engines as well as injecting more efficient coolant directly into the engine, total horsepower is nearly doubled. However, has a high chance of damaging said engines.

Demolisher Assault Gun - 3000
A cannon specifically designed for Kilroy that allows it to shoot a heavy high explosive mortar shell specifically designed to destroy enemy fortifications. Has much shorter range and armor penetration than its regular gun, which it replaces if equipped.

Fenrir Heavy Upgrade Package - 6000
Upgrades the Type-36 Medium Tank to a Type-36 Heavy tank. Also includes one master upgrade.

Buzzbomb Launch Racks - 8000
Replaces the Vergeltung's aft cargo bay with vertical launch tubes specially designed to hold and fire buzzbombs. Increases the amount that can be called down from 1 to 4.

>>26143614
heavy upgrade
I feel the next mission is going to be a pitched battle

>>26143614
>Suppressor - 1500
we're getting suppressors, right?

>>26143614
Save money for buzz bomb launch racks

>>26143614
>Spiderweave Armor
More protection is always good.

>>26142846
>Tarin of course only hides with 50% of her ability so they have a chance.
Mind you, she only starts doing that after Jager proves without a doubt that when she goes all-out she is IMPOSSIBLE to find.
Of course, if she's a teacher we really should give her a commission. I say make her a Major.

>>26143614
Fenrir Heavy Upgrade Package - 6000

>>26143647
Well it depends. My plan doesn't involve a pitched battle at least for us

>>26143614
Say Q, what are the smoke rounds capability on our vehicles? Could we blanket a battlefield with smoke for example?

>>26143654
As much as I would like more buzzbombs, I feel like we're not going to get any more intermediate missions before the last one.

>>26143684
We only get one and it's only for scouts.

There's a reason why we never bought it.

>>26143614
Let's get the fenrir heavy upgrade

>>26143688
Then we start calling her "The Major"

>>26143542
most fun class EVER

>>26143614
I say Suppressor/radio beacon OR Fenrir Heavy

Also, Merc do we get to keep The Stig as our halftrack driver? Please?

>>26143820
I was worried people were silently judging me for that. Glad someone enjoyed it.

"Oh god, tell me I'm pretty!"

>>26143907
He's in the pastebin

>>26143614
We're about to assault a belkan fortress, the least we need is at least some parity in our armor.

Get the Fenrir heavy upgrade

>>26143614
Heavy upgrade.

>>26143933
I'll second.

We also get an upgrade with that, right?

>>26143614
Let's go for a heavy tank now.

I get the feeling sneaking won't be an option with the upcoming mission, though I suspect she might turn that thing on the empire

>>26143614

I've been wanting to get the heavy upgrade for a while but if we're going to be assaulting the Demolisher gun would be a good idea for destroying enemy fortifications,

I think heavy will win at this point but we should consider this.

>>26143976
Yo DAWG, I heard you like upgrades, so I put some upgrades in your upgrades so you can upgrade while you upgrade!

>>26143614
You decide to opt for the Fenrir Heavy Upgrade Package. You have the feeling that you're going to need the biggest, nastiest tank on the battlefield considering you're going to have to be pushing into the Empire itself, which prides itself on its superior armor designs.

>-6000 credits

"Ah, an excellent choice!" Qyburn nods. "This will require me to overhaul the Fenrir, so it'll be out of commission for at least several days. I hope that isn't too much of an inconvenience."

"It should be fine." You shrug.

"Also, this is the perfect opportunity to use the Fenrir as a testbed for some experimental technology of mine! However, I'm afraid there's only enough carrying capacity for one of the upgrades..."

"Let's hear it then."

REACTIVE ARMOR: A highly experimental type of armor that repels incoming projectiles by exploding on contact. Vastly improves protection. However, reactive armor is destroyed when hit, leaving that particular area vulnerable to future attack.

122mm REAPER CANNON: Currently the largest gun ever designed for use on a tank, the 122mm Reaper Cannon has enough stopping power to make even the heaviest Imperial tanks quake in fear.

Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension: An improved suspension system allows for a smoother ride, somewhat improving the vehicle's maneuverability, as well as making it a more stable firing platform while on the move.

>Which upgrade will you choose?

>>26144194
122mm REAPER CANNON

We're going to need the fire power!

>>26144194
>122mm REAPER CANNON
Whenever in doubt, go for the big guns that can pretty much take anything out in one shot.

>>26144194
>REACTIVE ARMOR: A highly experimental type of armor that repels incoming projectiles by exploding on contact. Vastly improves protection. However, reactive armor is destroyed when hit, leaving that particular area vulnerable to future attack.
Our guns are already quite good. I want to be the immovable object!

>>26144194
>Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension
this please!

>>26144194
>122mm REAPER CANNON: Currently the largest gun ever designed for use on a tank, the 122mm Reaper Cannon has enough stopping power to make even the heaviest Imperial tanks quake in fear.
FUCk.
FUUUUCK
WE IS-2 NOW
GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT

>>26144194

>Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension

>>26144194
>Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension: An improved suspension system allows for a smoother ride, somewhat improving the vehicle's maneuverability, as well as making it a more stable firing platform while on the move.

While the canon is tempting, the matter of accuracy is more appealing

>>26144194
>Reaper Cannon

Julia is going to be sooooo happy

>>26144194
>122mm REAPER CANNON

>>26144194
>122mm REAPER CANNON
dakka dakka

>>26144194
>122mm REAPER CANNON
would the Demons take anything else?

>>26144391
Dakka would involve a high rate of fire. This ain't dakka. This is sheer fucking KABOOM.

Someone remind me what's the bore size of our current gun again?

>>26144469
88mm

>>26144469
88mm. we're increasing it by half

>>26144194
122mm REAPER CANNON

The best choice IC would probably be to ask the tankers themselves what they feel is most lacking in our tank. But that would basically be leaving things up to the QM, which is a no go.

SO ANYWAY, HOW ABOUT THEM REAPER CANNONS, HUH?

>>26144194
Suspension. The most utility lies there.

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>>26144194
"Big Boom, Qyburn. We always go with Big Boom." You say flatly.

"I was very sure you would say that." Qyburn nods. "It will be installed right away!"

Huh, you should probably tell Julia about this as well, now that you think about it...

>Go find Julia.
>Eh, it can wait. Let's do something else.

>>26144226
ERA makes tanks terrible with combined arms. IT EXPLODES. So infantry will get shredded.

>>26144633
>Go find Julia.

>>26144633
>>Go find Julia.
Tell her she has a new toy.

>>26144633
>Go find Julia.
inb4 she gets mad we didn't get the suspension
Also, no engine upgrade option makes me sad.

>>26144633
>Go find Julia.
gotta tell her that her tank now has the biggest gun

>>26144633

>Go find Julia

The rate of fire's probably going to take a hit so don't miss with it missy.

>>26144633
>Go find Julia.

>>26144633
>Go tell Julia

What she does afterwards I take no responsibility for

>>26144633
Hey Julia, we just upgraded your tank overall. Have fun!

Did we still keep the halftrack and retain thevstig?

>>26144730
"Ramirez! Meet me in the tank. Five minutes."

>>26144754
yep. they're in the pastebin, along with the scrap-I mean M-4s

>>26144754
Some say he once line-danced across the entire Maginot Line.

>>26144633
>Go tell Julia
OOC, I really hope we find that bro-fencer that saved her in EW1

>>26144754
We better fucking better keep them.

>>26144812
I got a feeling those M-4 were cannibalized to get the extra mass on Fenrir for the heavy upgrade

>>26144854
and that he snuck through the Imperial Palace justo steal the Emperor's tap dancing shoes

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>>26144633
You decide to go find Julia and tell her the good news. However, oddly enough, you don't find her at the motorpool. Headcase and the Stig are there, trading stories about their exploits, and the Stig politely declining Headcase's offer to install a new sound system in the Growler.

"Hey, Headcase, Stig, you guys know where Julia is?" You ask.

"Julia? Last I saw, she was headed for the main keep." Headcase shrugs.

Wondering what Julia could possibly be up to, you head for the main keep as well, where you see Julia standing outside Grandma's door, deep in thought, as if she were trying to decide whether or not to knock on it.

"Something the matter Julia?" You ask.

"Oh! Nothing sir!" Julia squeaks in surprise as you approach. "Nothing at all!"

>Let it pass. Tell her about the Fenrir upgrade.
>Press her on what she's doing.
>Other

>>26145043
>Press her on what she's doing.

>>26145043
>Press her on what she's doing.

"Why do you want to see my Grandma? Did you meet her when you were younger?"

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>>26145043

>Press her on what she's doing.

Best to know if she's up to any mischief

>>26145043
>>Press her on what she's doing.
Come on, Fencer Bro.

>>26145043
>Press her on what she's doing.

>>26145043
>Press her on what she's doing.

>>26145043
> Press

>>26145043
>Press.

>>26145043

"Hey Julia? Whatcha doing? Are you into oldeeer meeeeeeeen?

>>26145043
"Julia," You say, putting your hands on your hips. "What could you POSSIBLY want with my grandmother?"

"Well, uh, I..." Julia stammers.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 17

>>26145268

Rolled 5

>>26145268

Rolled 16

>>26145268

Rolled 3

>>26145268

>>26145278
>>26145279
>>26145283
Nice rolls

>>26145278

+2 Charisma

Hmm not bad.

>>26145278

Julia spaghettis.

>>26145347

Speaking of stats are we not getting exp anymore?

>>26145406

We most likely are going to be getting a fucking huge chunk soon enough.

>>26145406
I think Merc's started saving it up for big "Chapter Ends" like we did last time

>>26145278
"Julia, if it's a personal thing, then I won't force you to tell me what's bothering you, but I'd like to think that we're close enough that you'd feel comfortable telling me on your own." You say.

"Well..." Julia sighs. "Since we're going to be going straight into the heart of the Empire and all, and there's the real good chance that I might not make it out alive, there was something I really wanted to take care of before we leave..."

"Which would be..."

"There... there was this guy I met in EWI."

"What, like a lover or something?" You ask.

"Gods no!" Julia gasps. "That guy, Dillon was his name, pretty much saved my life, and I never really got a chance to thank him. I figured... your Grandmother being who she is, she might know where he might be..."

>Okay, I'll help.
>Sounds personal. Let her do it on her own.
>Other

>>26145450
>Okay, I'll help.
>Sounds personal. Let her do it on her own.
Ask her if she WANTS our help or if it's a personal thing. Let her choose

>>26145450
>>Okay, I'll help.

>>26145450
"Do you want me to help you ask Grandma?

I'm sure she'd be willing to help if she knows anything, or knows someone who does."

Offer her our help, but don't force it.

>>26145450
>Okay, I'll help.

>>26145450

Let's do this.

"Grandma, Julia's looking for OLDER MEEEEEEEN."

>>26145450
>>Okay, I'll help if you need it.

Lets make the offer and see if she wants us to help or it to be private.

>>26145450
>>Okay, I'll help.

>>26145469
>>26145462
This.

>>26145450
>>26145462
I agree. Ask her if she wants our help.

Rolled 16

>>26145450
> Help her out.

>>26145462
Yep.

>>26145450
"Sounds pretty heavy." You frown. "You need any help with that?"

Julia seems to be taken aback by your remark.

"W-why would you bother?" She asks.

"Julia, you're a Demon, which means you're pretty much family to me. Demons and family look out for each other." You reply simply.

"Well, if you put it that way, then yeah, I could use some company." Julia admits.

"Come on then, let's go ask Grandma if she knows this Dillon of yours."

You open the door, allowing Julia to enter.

"Thanks." Julia mumbles, obviously not used to being treated politely like this.

"Ah, Jager, Julia, what brings you here to my chambers on this fine day?" Grandma asks with a smile.

"You glance over at Julia, who gets the clue and speaks up. "Um, Mrs. Sturmfuhrer, I was sort of hoping to ask you something..."

"Well, how am I supposed to answer you if you don't ask the question? Ask the question, don't ask to ask it!" Grandma laughs.

"Well, this is kind of a long shot, but do you happen to know anybody named DIllon?"

"Hmmm, there's a lot of people named Dillon, dear, you'll have to be more specific." Grandma sighs.

"Uh, well, he was a fencer in EWI and... that's all I know."

"Hmmmm..." Grandma frowns.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 9

>>26145846

Rolled 4

>>26145846

Rolled 2

>>26145846

Rolled 9

>>26145846

Rolled 1

>>26145852
>>26145868
>>26145869
>>26145872
WHELP

Rolled 17

>>26145846

>>26145891
At least it was at least an out of combat roll.

>>26145891
o god forgot to take off dice. Thank god it was number 4 or 5

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>>26145852
"I'm sorry, dear, it's not ringing a bell." Grandma shakes her head sadly. "Unfortunately, as knowledgeable as I am, I am not all-knowing."

"I understand." Julia sags, visibly dejected.

"I wish I could help you more." Grandma sighs. "I do know that some of the refugees and work crews here are EWI veterans. Maybe they might know more."

"That's a good idea." You nod. "Come on, Julia."

The both of you walk out of the castle and towards the main construction area, where you're most likely to find the people Grandma was talking about. However, Julia is oddly silent along the way, leaving this sort of awkward silence.

>Tell her about the Fenrir upgrade.
>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.
>Other

>>26146306
>>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.
Jager's curiosity has been stirred.

>>26146306
>Tell her about the Fenrir upgrade.

Cheer her up.

>>26146306

>Ask her more about this Dillon guy

It'd be a bit of a whiplash to tell her about her fancy new upgrades while she's still depressed.

>>26146306
>Ask more about Dillon
then take her to our resident superspy

>>26146306
>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.

>>26146306
>>Tell her about the Fenrir upgrade.

>>26146306
>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.

>>26146306
>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.
Keep on pressing!

>>26146306
>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.

>>26146306
>>Tell her about the Fenrir upgrade.

>>26146306
>Ask her more about this Dillon guy.
Once again though, let's not push her

>>26146306
"So Julia," you speak up as you're walking. "Who exactly is this Dillon guy? He sounds really important to you."

"Like I said, he literally saved my life." Julia gives a sad smile. "I literally know next to nothing about him other than the fact that he was nice to me. It really pisses me off, not knowing who he is. How can I ever repay a debt if I don't know who to pay it to?"

"Sounds like a good man." You nod. "I really do hope we can find him."

"Yeah..."

The two of you finally reach the main construction area, where there's no shortage of people. Now the problem was just figuring out who to ask.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 18

>>26146781

Rolled 16

>>26146781

Rolled 13

>>26146781
Ramirez! Help Julia with your flashbacks!

Rolled 17

>>26146781

>>26146793
I would like for all of you to refer to a previous thread: >>26087507

>>26146793
>>26146799
>>26146800
Nice.

Rolled 19

>>26146781

>>26146877
huh, must be some bug in the system. Cause I sure as hell aint' rolling twice. Or maybe it's some troll.

>>26146843

Hmm...

Does this imply that you only get good rolls only after a super-critical mass of posters yelling at you and complaining about your rolls and throwing rocks at you?

...

Quick! Everybody start yelling at Wrenloft! It's *helping*, honest!, it is...

>>26146925
fire away, bitches

>>26146970

STHAAAAAAAP.

>>26146970
Wrenloft stahp
Stahp
Wrenloft

>>26146970
NO WRENLOFT NO!

YOU'VE GOT TO STAHP WRENLOFT!

YOU'RE TEARING THIS FAMILY APART!

Hey guys, I'm going to have to drop. 3:53 am is a bit hard for me, sorry!

>>26147045
>>26147080
>>26147102
Aw yeah, keep 'em coming

>>26147130
stahp

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>>26146781
"Oh my god, it's him." Julia stops in her tracks and gapes. "What the hell is he doing here?"

"Huh? You mean Dillon?" You ask.

"No, somebody else I know." She shakes her head and points. You follow her finger to see a huge ox of man unloading vegetables from a truck. "It's Uncle Largo..."

"Wait a minute..." You narrow your eyes. The man looked somewhat familiar, until it hit you. "You mean to tell me you know Largo Potter? From Squad 7?!?"

"Well, technically, I knew him from before he joined Squad 7." Julia shrugs. "Old war buddy."

"Julia, just how old are you?"

"You'll never know."

"It was worth a shot." You concede. "You think he knows where Dillon might be?"

"Can't hurt to try." She shrugs. "Hey! Uncle Largo!"

Largo turns to see Julia, and a big stupid grin forms across his face.

"JULIA! It's been forever!" He laughs loudly, pushing his way through some workers and snatching Julia in a huge bear hug. "How have you been doing, kid?"

"N-not bad." Julia gasps for air while trapped in Largo's clutches. "You're just as strong as ever, I see."

"That's because I've never stopped eating VEGETABLES!" Largo yells loudly and proudly. "Since the end of the war, I've started up my own veggie farm and I've been shipping them all over Gallia!"

"That's great!" Julia smiles and motions toward you. "Oh right, Largo, this here is my boss, Captain Jager Sturmfuhrer."

"Aw man, I heard of you! To think, I get to meet a real celebrity!" Largo laughs as he shakes your hand. You wryly note he's got a VERY powerful grip. "Sergeant Largo Potter, at your service! Well, ex-sergeant anyways."

"I heard a lot about you too." You reply. "Anyways, Julia here actually has some questions for you."

"Um," Julia shifts nervously, "Largo, you remember that guy who brought me to you? Dillon? Did you ever find anything on him?"

(cont)

>>26147130

Someone shoot Wrenloft.

It's the only way to stop this madness.

Can you faggots stop circlejerking in someone's quest thread?

>>26147167
so tsun

>>26147167
Your pleas of restraint and your anger only egg me on further. I am fueled by your resentment of me and I laugh with every opposing post. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>>26147194
It's a quest, what else is it for if not faggots circlejerking?

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>>26147157
"Hmmm..." Largo pauses for a second. "OH YEAH! I totally forgot! I asked Eleanor to go through all the old war records, and I think she found something! She came across a record of a Dillon being admitted into a hospice a couple years back. It's actually not far from here."

"REALLY!?" Julia's eyes widen. "Where!?"

"Let's see..." Largo scribbles something down on a notepad. "Okay, hopefully I'm remembering right, if not Eleanor's gonna kick my ass."

"Thanks a lot, Uncle Largo!" Julia hugs the giant ex-lancer. "I promise I'll try out some of your vegetables later!"

"That's the spirit!" Largo laughs. "Go get em!"

"Okay, we've got a lead!" Julia says, having a difficult time hiding her anticipation. "Now all we have to do is grab Fenrir and-"

"Uhhh.... about that..."

>Tell her about Fenrir
>Maybe we should just use the Growler instead.
>Maybe we can borrow Kilroy.
>Other

>Tell her about Fenrir>>26147249

>>26147249
>Tell her about Fenrir.
>Maybe we should just use the Growler instead.
Upgrade is probably gonna take time, might as well take the halftrack for a spin.

>>26147249
>Tell her about Fenrir
let her know...

and with that, I'm out. I'll torment you guys next thread.

>>26147249

>Tell her about Fenrir

we gave Fenrir an upgrade so to speak.

it may or may not look like we're compensating...

>>26147249
>Tell her about Fenrir
>Maybe we should just use the Growler instead.

>>26147249
Julia...that's definitely an improper use of company vehicle

Does she just drive Fenrir everywhere she needs to go?

>>26147384
Dude, if you owned a tank wouldn't you?

>>26147249
"Fenrir is kind of getting overhauled at the moment." You tell her. "You know, getting turned into a heavy tank and getting a bigass cannon."

"How big?" Julia asks, glaring at you.

"Uhhhh, 122mm."

"Acceptable." Julia nods. "I won't kick your ass then."

"I mean, Fenrir isn't exactly our only vehicle." You point out. "We've still got the Growler, Kilroy, and the M4s."

>Take the Growler
>Take Kilroy
>Take an M4.
>Other

>>26147491
>Take the Growler

>>26147491

Growler. maybe Stig would like to drive us?

Rolled 6

>>26147491
>>Other
Horseback. Cause we can!

>>26147491
>Take the Growler
Probably our fastest option. Or at least the most comfortable one.

>>26147491
>>Take the Growler

>>26147491
>Take the Growler

We're not touching the Kilroy, and the M4s suck, so Growler it is. Julia can drive, we can lounge.

>>26147491

An M4. Might actually be helpful to make an impression since that whole "never go into battle without a few inches of steel between her and enemy fire" thing. I think Headcase would complain about Kilroy maybe.

>>26147491
>Take the Growler

>>26147667
Growler is modified to have the same kind of composite armor plating as the tanks though.

>>26147491
"I don't want to owe Headcase a favor, and I sure as hell will not get caught dead in those M4 deathtraps." Julia says. "I guess we can ask the Stig to give us a ride in the Growler."

One harrowing half-track ride later, and you reach the hospice in record time. You notice that this particular hospice was set up for aging war veterans. Not exactly the most dignified way to go, in your opinion.

And, oddly enough, you see a figure standing in front of the hospice. He's impossibly old, but stand with a strength and posture that indicates that his age is no obstacle to him.

Also, he's wearing full plate armor and bearing a large sword and shield.

"That's far enough." The ancient fencer says. "You will not be plundering this hospice."

>Uh, I think you have us confused with someone else.
>You don't happen to be Dillon, are you?
>Other

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>>26148009
Forgot pic.

>>26148009
>Let Julia do the talking

>>26148026
I agree with this.

>>26148009
>Other
What >>26148026 said. And who even robs hospices?

Rolled 7

>>26148009
>You don't happen to be Dillon?

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>>26148009
>Let Julia do the talking

Whoa, if this is Dillon, he didn't age well. I mean, EWI happened only 20 years ago, and he looked at most 40 or 50 years old back then.

>>26148009

>You don't happen to be Dillon, are you?

if yes, push Julia up front.

>>26148009
Let Julia take the lead.

>>26148009
"Is that him?" You whisper to Julia.

"Y-yeah." She nods.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Go talk to him!" You shove Julia forward. She moves forward meekly, a bit unsure of herself.

"So, Stig, who the hell robs hospices?" You ask."I mean, what is there even to steal?"

The Stig just shrugs.

Meanwhile, Julia approaches the aged Dillon cautiously.

"D-Dillon? Is that you?" She asks softly.

The fencer gives Julia a confused look for a second, before his eyes widen in recognition. "Little one! I see you have been doing well since last we met!"

You can't see from here, but you have the sneaking suspicion that Julia is crying. Not that she'd ever admit it, though. You see her and Dillon embrace for what seems to be a very long time.

"What are you doing out here?" She asks between sobs. "What have you been doing all this time? Why'd you just leave me there?"

"So many questions, little one, but I have such little time to answer." Dillon sighs, patting Julia on the head. "I go where I am am needed, and you no longer needed my help. Nothing more, nothing less."

"Then what are you doing here?"

"Even with the war over, its effects are still felt in the countryside." Dillon explains. "Thieves, bandits, marauders of all kinds prey on the weak and vulnerable out here. It's my purpose and my cause to help those who need it."

"So, uh, these bandits." You ask, reluctantly butting in. "Are they still around? And uh, how well armed are they?"

"Just a bunch of hungry and desperate fools." Dillon shakes his head. "Not quite malevolent, just misguided."

>How about we just track them down and teach them a lesson.
>Well, let them come. We'll be waiting.
>Other

>>26148404
>>How about we just track them down and teach them a lesson.

We've already made the trip out here, might as well do some more good before going home.

>>26148404
>How about we just track them down and teach them a lesson.
Dillon is truly a top-tier dude. I like him

>>26148404
>Well, let them come. We'll be waiting.
You can't wipe out banditry and you can't disabuse desperate men of their foolishness. You can only drive them off whenever they come.

>>26148404
>Well, let them come. We'll be waiting.

Do we have our boxing gloves with us? They are perfect for teaching.

>>26148404

depending on how they act, we might be able to give them a chance to not be hungry and desperate.

>>26148404
Track 'em down

>>26148440
I...actually somewhat like this idea.

Rolled 6

>>26148404
>Well, let them come. We'll be waiting.

>>26148440
Thirding this idea, and if they turn out to be full on punks, well, we will just have to educate them in the ways of proper men. With our fists.

>>26148538
We could radio back and ask any Deamons if they want to brawl. Get them in full combat gear just in case.

>>26148404
"Well, let them come. We'll be waiting." You say.

"I thank you for your assistance in this endeavor." Dillon gives you a respectful nod. "You're a good man, Jager Sturmfuhrer."

"I don't remember introducing myself." You frown.

"You didn't need to. You're quite the hero in Gallia, you know." Dillon laughs. "More than I, at least."

"Quit being so modest." Julia shakes her head.

"I merely do what I can, little one. Your friend here has done far more than I have, and that deserves my respect."

You now understand why Julia has a such a large amount of affection for this man. You have to admit, he does have a certain kind of charisma about him.

"They come." Dillon says, pointing off in the distance.

In the distance, you see a small gaggle of vehicles approach. To say that they were threatening was a bit of a joke. They were basically just civilian vehicles with cheap steel plating bolted on.

>Lets wipe em out.
>Fire some warning shots. Scare them away.
>Let's try to talk.
>Other

>>26148592
>Let's try to talk.

>>26148573
Ramirez strikes me as the kinda guy that'd totally be down for a good foight
>>26148592
>Let's try to talk.
Shooing them away with warning shots just delays the attack. Let them know that JAGER STURMFUHRER is here, and wishes to box their leader...or something. Maybe offer them some space at the estate...so long as they work their share

>>26148611
Yeah, this.

>>26148592

>Let's try to talk.

it makes me said to see citizens of Gallia in these conditions.

>>26148592
Let's talk.

Did we bring our preious little weapon of mass destruction?

>>26148592
>>Let's try to talk.

>>26148637
First the invasion then the civil war, that's bound to cause some havoc.

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>>26148648
You mean our right fist?

>>26148592
Open fire with Vars mk.2

>>26148681
>>26148721
whynotboth.jpeg

>>26148592
"Julia, get on that .50, but don't shoot just yet." You say. "Let's try to see if diplomacy will work on these guys."

"Like, diplomacy with words or diplomacy with your fists? That's an important distinction to make."

"Ha ha, very funny." You sigh.

"Either method is has its own honor." Dillon interjects. "Do not take it as an insult."

Damn, this guy was good.

As the bandits pull up, they see the Growler and stop in their tracks. There's a bit of an awkward standoff as the bandits don't see quite sure what to do. Believing the needed a bit of prodding, you yell, "Who's in charge here? We just want to talk for a bit, that's all!"

>roll 1d20

Rolled 7

>>26148736

Rolled 2

>>26148736

Rolled 8

>>26148736

Rolled 8

>>26148736

>>26148744
>>26148748
>>26148754

Apparently their leaders name is bullet.

shit.

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>>26148744
>>26148748
>>26148754
Oh dice gods why!

>>26148744
>>26148748
>>26148754
Well shite.
Get ready for a fight lads.

>>26148744
>>26148748
>>26148754
JAGER STURMFUHRER, PART-TIME BANDIT PUNCHER!

>>26148754
Unfortunately, the only response is the sound of a bullet whizzing by your head.

"Well, it looks like the time for talk is over." You say.

"Works for me." Julia says as she lets the .50 cal roar. The Stig meanwhile floors it and starts doing combat maneuvers in the the Growler.

Meanwhile, Dillon raises his shield and charges at the bandits. There's four vehicles with four to five people in each, so he's effectively going 20 vs 1.

>Stay in the Growler and provide mobile fire support.
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.
>Other

>>26148825
That's a step down from knights, isn't it? Couldn't we just half-heartedly slap them instead?

>>26148834
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.
That man has balls, I like balls.

>>26148834
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.
MANLY CAMARADERIE!

>>26148834
>>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon

>>26148834
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.
Support him, WITH OUR FIST!

>>26148834
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.

Time to CQC their shit.

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>>26148838

>>26148834

>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon

JOLLY COOPERATION!

>>26148834
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.

It's time to murder some stupid bandits.

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>>26148834
>Jump off and give direct support to Dillon.

LETS FUCKING DO THIS

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>>26148834
With the Var mk2 in hand, you leap off the Growler and sprint to Dillon's location. Dillon sees you approach and instinctively reorients himself so he acts as mobile cover so you can fire Var over him.

Julia continues to pump .50 MG fire into the bandits. To their credit, that extra armor plating they bolted onto their cars is the only thing keeping them from getting instantly pulped by the massive weapon, but it wasn't going to last long.

>I just want to suppress them. Use the gun mode.
>Let just take them all out. Use the grenade mode.
>I want to scare the ever loving shit out of them. Use the sword mode.
>Other

>>26148894
>>I want to scare the ever loving shit out of them. Use the sword mode.

>>26148894
>Let just take them all out. Use the grenade mode.
This to one of the vehicles then suppress them

>>26148894
>>I want to scare the ever loving shit out of them. Use the sword mode.

>>26148894
>Let just take them all out. Use the grenade mode.

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>>26148894
>I want to scare the ever loving shit out of them. Use the sword mode.

Wait, it has a sword mode? LETS USE THE SWORD MODE!

Rolled 9

>>26148894
Grandes, then sword

>>26148894
>I want to scare the ever loving shit out of them. Use the sword mode.

>>26148894
>I just want to suppress them. Use the gun mode.

>>26148894

>I just want to suppress them. Use the gun mode.

while advancing

>I want to scare the ever loving shit out of them. Use the sword mode.

when close enough.

we need them to stop fucking shooting.