>>32906830

>"We're ready anytime..."

>>32906830
>"We're ready anytime..."
>"What do you think?"

>>32906830
>"We're ready anytime..."
Let's see how well this cunt does without a team to support her.

>>32906830
>"We're ready anytime..."
>"What do you think?"
we've had two planning sessions, we've decided on a strategy (draw Erika into ambush, in case anyone forgot.), and this tank is the ultimate power on this ship. I suggest we use it.

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>>32906830
>"We're ready anytime..."
We've got this.

>>32907105
somebody mention a FIGHT SONG?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTs6a0ORdQU

>>32907154
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GFI6Rf-IkI&feature=kp

>>32907154

You know how every team has their own little leitmotif? (St. Glorriana has the British Grenadiers, Saunders has Battle Hymn of the Republic, etc.) I always imagined Black Jack's leitmotif to be this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPk9yYWQcM

>>32907338
nice, My cousin's in 1st Cav, so I know that old song. Helps I got started in serious history by reading 'We Were Soldier's Once and Young.'

>>32906830
>"We're ready anytime..."
>"I think we need more time to practice..."
while we wait for BJ, I've been working on converting the historical unit cost of WWII tanks to current US dollars. anyone interested?

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>>32907573
Why not?

Hey BJ, what do you think of WTGF?

>>32907626
I've only got the German's done so far, so here's my copy-pasted work:

Ratios:
(1/19.7230)=(x/82,500): StuG III
(1/19.7230)=(x/96,163): Panzer III
(1/19.7230)=(x/103,462): Panzer IV
(1/19.7230)=(x/117,100): Panther
(1/19.7230)=(x/250,800): Tiger
Once 1941 dollars have been found, 1.00 = 16.53, 16.53 being 2014 dollars.
Final sums (does not include cost of armaments, ammunition, communication, or ‘safety equipment’):
StuG: $69,143.89
Panzer III: $80,594.96
Panzer IV: $86,712.31
Panther: $98,142.42
Tiger: $210,197.43

Thought: Tanks are F@#&ing expensive!

>>32907756
>Thought: Tanks are F@#&ing expensive!

Are you kidding me? That's hilariously cheap compared to today. Electronics be expensive yo.

You smile, already knowing the answer. "What do you think?" You ask Miho, nudging her a bit with your shoulder.

"I think you've been ready since she challenged you." Miho says, nudging you back.

You're good with that. "My thoughts exactly- When's the earliest we can do schedule it?" He shrug. "Hell, I'll do it this weekend if possible." You're ready, your crew is ready and, of course, Black Jack is ready... "It's time to put ourselves on the board."

Miho nods, "I'll see what I can do. Only other question is the 'where'."

>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.
>Hills- clear line of sight for long-distance combat.
>Forest- Close range, rugged terrain and lots of opportunity for ambushes.
>Other.

>>32907756
Holy shit the panther really was a bargain.

Shame about the garbage steel and consequently awful driveline reliability.

>>32907821
>Other.

Let Erika choose

>>32907779
>$6.21 million (M1A2 / FY99)

>>32907852
This.

>>32907854

Thank you for confirming my point.

>>32907891
>how much do you think giant guns, vacuum-tube radios, and 'carbon fiber' safety equipment costs?
what I meant to say.

>>32907891

...That was literally my point, that is amazingly cheap compared to modern vehicles.

>>32907821
>Forest- Close range, rugged terrain and lots of opportunity for ambushes.

>>32907821
>Forest- Close range, rugged terrain and lots of opportunity for ambushes.

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.

To the idiots picking Forest - Erika's KT has lower ground pressure and a better power/weight ratio than us. She has the *advantage* there.

>>32907821
>>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.

>>32908028
you think we can do a better ambush in urban combat?

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.

>>32908028
And for anyone thinking hills is a good idea, the Tiger II benefits far more with the range and even with Rose I don't want to bet on us getting the first penetration.

>>32908062
We have a lower total weight, and a smaller chassis. Since it it a 1v1, we do not risk pincers in alleys.

Yes, we can fight better there than her.

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.
Fuck yeah, Dynamic Entrance potential

>>32908099
Ok, you've convinced me.

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.

>>32908119
>ramming potential
fixed.

>>32908028
I sadly don't know much about the King Tiger other than it was a monument to all of Hitler's megalomaniac sins and a colossal waste of time, materiel and manpower.

>>32908119
We did that in our match against Gloriana. Burst through a house to ambush their Centurion.

>>32908167
And the later 1 vs. all practice match on somebody, just can't remember who...

>>32908137
The Tiger II weighs twice as much as our Pershing. I don't know about you, but I don't think ramming it will be a good idea.

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.
ok, I've changed my vote, and I have the cost for the T-34 and the T-34-85.

Ratios:
T-34 (1943): (1/56.37931) = (x/135,000)
T-34-85: (1/56.37931) = (x/164000)
Then multiply by 13.79 to convert to 2014 dollars.
Final cost:
T-34 (1943): $33020.20
T-34-85: $40113.30
that's all I've got for tonight, if anyone's got the old unit cost for some other WWII tanks, post 'em and I should have the conversions done by next session.

>>32908258
I was thinking of tracking or wrecking the transmission that way, but you make a good point. Dynamic entry and burying the enemy in rubble it is!

>>32908431
We're already going to be tracking them by shooting at their tracks.

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.
"Drive me closer, I want to hit them with my sword!"
we did buy a 1913 cavalry saber, right?

>>32908379
The regular-ass T-34 cost literally $1000 more than my beat-up car. That's fucking hilarious.

>>32908543
your beat up car cost you 33k? you got ripped off.

>>32908641
Oh, shit. I missed a decimal place there. No, my car cost me $2000.

>>32908543
that's the 1943 model, as cheap as it got. the '41 and '42 models were more expensive.

>>32908737
I saw an M24 Chaffee for sale for like $200,000 once.

>>32908780
in what condition?

>>32907821
>Urban- we can outmaneuver Erika in close-quarters.

>>32908149
Short version, the KT Compared to the Pershing has:
+Better armour, better optics, lower (better) ground pressure, faster off-road speed, greater operational range. Better power/weight ratio(Assuming the weight increases from BJ's larger gun and Ammo, otherwise this is a -).

=Equivalent Gun

-More maintenance-intensive, massive total weight, mechanically difficult to service and repair.

In practical terms, the KT's main disadvantages are logistical and operational in nature, though it suffers disadvantage in urban areas or where bridges are involved where the gross weight has more of an effect than the ground pressure.

>>32908843
Fairly good. The engine compartment was a bit dirty and the seats were pretty worn out, but other than that it ran like a dream and barely even had rust on it.

>>32908431
>I was thinking of tracking or wrecking the transmission that way,

That is purely a WoT-ism. Actual tanks do not work that way.

>>32908954
I say this semi-jokingly: and you didn't buy it, why?

>>32908992
Because I don't just have $200,000 lying around to buy tanks with. I work for a living, man.

>>32908954
>>32908992
Friend of mine that lives in Australia almost bought a Centurion 5/1 that was listed in the newspaper for something like AUD $50k, but he called the guy that owned it and it turned out that there'd been a bidding war of sorts that raised the price to $100k+

>>32909036
>$200k
lol
http://www.mortarinvestments.eu/products/tanks-2/t-34-35#currency=USD Sup.

>>32909036
I'm a college student. I'm in debt for a living. I get not having money, hence the 'semi-jokingly'. but really, when is anyone going to get a deal like...
>>32909068
wat. da. fak. that thing has got to be stripped bare inside.

You think for a moment as you walk- what sort of area would give you the largest advantage against Erika's King Tiger? "Get us a city match." You say a few seconds later.

Miho actually looks surprised. "Urban?"

You shrug. "Tiger's got better mobility off-road and better armor in a staight fight." You say, being unusually candid about your tank's weaknesses. "Our guns can kill each other without a problem- a city match gives us a better chance at being able to flank or ambush them."

Miho nods. "So, an urban match..." She smiles. "Those are always really exciting!" Her questions answered she seems to switch the subject. "So, how's your grandfather doing? Is he still dating Mrs. Reizei?"

>"...Yes."
>"..."
>Other.

>>32909392
>Other. "you could say that. " *shudder at memories of old people sex*.

>>32909392
>Other.
Flashback. Hundred yard stare.

>>32909392
>"..."

>>32909392
>"...Yes."

>>32909392
>>32909434
>>32909436

>>32909434
>>32909436
these. I would like to throw in 'you should ask Mako', if for no other reason than to spread the pain.

>>32909392
>"Yeah, they got back together."

>>32909501
"and by that I mean they screw like rabbits in heat."

>>32909392
>Other.
[screams internally, eternally]

>>32909434
>>32909436
+1 each

>>32909392
>>32909436
>>32909523
What one has seen cannot be unseen.

>>32909392
>>32909434
>>32909436
this.

>>32909392
>>"...Yes."

You eyes focus forward on a point that only you can see and you scream, but no sound comes out- your mouth refuses to open. You swallow hard and, after a few seconds manage to rescrub certain memories from your immediate imagine. "...They are fine." You say, rotely.

Miho giggles. "Oh, give it a rest!" She says, nudging you. "It's great that they found each other!" Easy for her to say- she hasn't seen what you and Mako have seen.

"Yeah." You say. "I guess..." You're still staring forward and your pace has slowed.

"Russells." Miho says. "C'mon... Be happy for him!"

>"Can't. Have see terrible things."
>"Well, at least he's been quiet, lately..."
>Other.

>>32910290
>"Well, at least he's been quiet, lately..."

>>32910290
>"Can't, have seen terrible things."

>>32910290
>"Well, at least he's been quiet, lately..."

>>32910290
>>"Well, at least he's been quiet, lately..."

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>>32910290
>"Can't. Have see terrible things."

>>32910290
>"Can't. Have see terrible things. Ask Mako."

>>32910446
this. we need to see how Mako's taking this... AFTER we beat Erika.

>>32910290
>"Well, at least he's been quiet, lately..."

>>32910446

>>32910446
Seconded.

>>32910446

>>32910446
+1

>>32910290
>"Can't. Have see terrible things. Ask Mako."
BJ is dead, commencing necromancy

>>32911124

It's been half an hour!

>>32911211
To be fair, the necromantic ritual takes ~15 minutes.

>>32911211
just testing to see if you're paying attention. :) Now get back to writing! *cracks whip*

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>Girls und Panzer Quest

Yay, it's a thing I like!

Also, someone REALLY needs to do Richard Hammond's completed Top Gear segment. It would be GRAND.

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>>32911408
Pic related

>>32911408
we've done the interviews, all that's really needed is to write a beginning, and end, and some middling 'context' bits non-history shows put in for people who don't know their history.

You sigh. "Well, he has been less bored lately..." You say, getting a smile from Miho. "Not as many shenanigans from him. That's a plus." You kick a rock off the pavement as you shrug.

"See?" Miho says, smiling brightly. "No more special chili!" She claps you on the back. "It's good for him to have somebody around! And Mrs. Reizei's personality compliments him well!"

"Yeah..." You really want to get off this topic.

>"So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"
>"So what did you think of Richard?"
>Other.

>>32911497
And Clarkson's cracks about invading Poland and whatnot

>>32911592
>>"So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"
>>"So what did you think of Richard?"

>>32911592
>"So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"


Who cares what Miho thinks of Richard. All that matters is that he Must PAY!!!

>>32911631
bothisgood.gif.

>>32911592
>"So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"

>>32911631
seconded.

>>32911648
Why would Hammond have to pay anything?

>>32911973
Did anon forget an 's' there or did I miss somebody insulting Miho?

>>32911973

Our Richard, not the Hamster.
Clearly, I have no idea what I'm doing.

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>>32912060
Clearly, because the question was asking what she thought of the Hamster.

>>32911592
>"Do you think you can see us being together like that? You know, intimate? Not now of course, but later on in our relationship."

>>32912359
This is a good question. I add this to my vote of >>32911649.
>>32911592

>>"So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"
>>"So what did you think of Richard?"
>>"Do you think you can see us being together like that? You know, intimate? Not now of course, but later on in our relationship."

>>32912392

L-lewd.

>>32911592
>[x] "So what did you think of Richard?"
>[x] "So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"

>>32912457
so that's a negatory on questions about physical intimacy? If so, I'll go with it for now... but it will come up in the relationship eventually, so choose carefully.

>>32912457
"If I win, do I get some?"

>>32912359
This because reasons

>>32912593
we save that question for the final when we face either Maho or Erika.

>>32912457
It's a legitimate question. I think recognizing the difference between including sexual content and exploring a characters feelings regarding physical intimacy are two different things.

It's more or less exploring the character, and seeing how far they are willing to push their relationship (within reason).

>>32912359
+1 All for it.

>>32912625
I can see it now: we win the nationals, and as we are presented with the flag, Miho french kisses us, we kiss back, and we end up consummating our victory and love on stage, in front of EVERYONE! (miho is on top.)

>>32912710

Actually, already got something planned for that moment.

>>32912700
I agree. If BlackJack says no and has Miho shirk away from the topic while looking at us funny, I'd believe it. we've been dating not too long in-story. We could wait to breach the subject, hence my earlier statement: >>32912578,.

>>32912740
0.0 I think my nose is bleeding.

>>32912740
ah god.

>>32911592
>>"So, when I win against Erika, what do you think will happen?"
>>"So what did you think of Richard?"
>>"Do you think you can see us being together like that? You know, intimate? Not now of course, but later on in our relationship."
>>32912740
does it involve kneeling and/or rings?

>>32912818
...man, we're like...15.

"So..." You say, looking over at Miho. "Let's say everything goes roughly according to plan and at the end of the day, Erika's staring at a white flag over her tank... What happens? I mean besides the publicity, what does it get us?"

Miho stops and it takes you a second to react. "You mean what does it mean for Maho and my mother?" She says, dropping her voice a bit.

You nod. "I've still got a sneaking feeling that this whole thing is part of some plan." You shrug. "Figure you've got an angle on it somewhere- some reason to go for it besides fame and fortune."

She takes a breath. "They'll have to change their view of you. And your crew. They'll have to change how they see Oorai in general- sure my mom can still say you're some dumb American gaijin, and that Oorai are amateurs and upstarts, but she can't ignore us anymore- you'll show that you aren't dumb or weak." She smiles a bit.

>"What about Maho?"
>"Do you think your mom will ever like me?"
>Other.

>>32912828
The data of specific age and grades has not been clarified, but I personally thought we were Juniors or Seniors, not Sophomores. so... pushing the limit... its either that or Miho announces she's leaving the Nishizumi family.

>>32912828
We're actually 17

>>32912973
We're not Kikuko Inoue.

>>32912879
>"What about Maho?"
We can tell Mom ain't coming around, but is Miho willing to burn the bridge with her sister? and make sure she's thinking personally, not just tactically.

>>32913014
your refrence
-------------------
my head
explain please?

>>32912973
Legal it is! I kid, I'll get serious now.

>>32913070
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kikuko_Inoue
First section, last couple pages. Showing my age by making the reference and knowing who she is.

>>32912879
>"And what does this mean to you? I'm no knight, riding in on some noble stead to save the day - I have Black Jack of course, and he's pretty damn noble, but while it's difficult to say... I'm only human, I make mistakes, and while I have my team at my back, so do they. This isn't pessimism, or even fear, I'm confident... But there's ultimately a lot riding on this, so what happens if we lose? Will you lose faith in me?"

>>32913155
Obligatory moment of self doubt?

+1

>>32913070
Seconded for Miho character development.
>>32913155
I thought we did the self-doubt last time with the dream, but eh, nothing wrong with more Miho hugs. +1

>>32912879
>[x] "What about Maho?"

And please, not this >>32913155

>>32912879
>>"What about Maho?"

>>32913148
you're not THAT much older than me. I'm used to hearing people around me wax nostalgic about John Wayne and Bobe Hope. You know, Senior Citizens.

>>32913325
I suppose. I'm one of the oldest people I know that lurks in the IRC channel (#SWQ) at 28.

>>32913070
this. I'm a Maho fan. My girls, they're smart and know 73 different ways of killing you.

>>32912879
>>32913070

>>32913070
+1

She's talking about her mother- who even for you is a given as to how she'll react. Miho's evading what you're really getting at. "What about your sister?"

Miho closes her eyes. "I don't know... I don't know how much of what she says is to appease my mother." She takes a breath. "Maho is a bit like my mother, but not as inflexible- she respects power and skill." Miho looks at you. "If you pull this off she's going to have to change her view of you- like I said, you won't just be some foreigner, you'll be a threat and you'll demand her attention."

"...Or even her respect." You say, watching for Miho's reaction. It's a very optimistic statement and Miho knows that.

She looks at you. "One step at a time, Russells." She says with a smile- that's not a bad sign.

>"So Maho's more flexible?"
>"What does Maho think of your mother?"
>Change topic: "So, what did you think of Richard?"
>Other.

>>32913991
>"So Maho's more flexible?"
>"What does Maho think of your mother?"
>Change topic: "So, what did you think of Richard?"
must... resist... meta...

>>32913991
>"So Maho's more flexible?"

hue hue hue flexible

>>32913991
>>"So Maho's more flexible?"

Wink wink nudge nudge

>>32914131
>>32914153
lewd. but true.

>>32913991
>"So Maho's more flexible?"
>"What does Maho think of your mother?"
>Change topic: "So, what did you think of Richard?"
all three for no other reason than wanting to get some before 6 sleep without missing anything.
>Captcha: SENSES latgig
Captcha senses the gig! we must do all three

>>32913991
>"So Maho's more flexible?"
>"What does Maho think of your mother?"
>Change topic: "So, what did you think of Richard?"
half way to posting time and only four votes? did half the anons hit the sack?

>>32913991
>>"So Maho's more flexible?
"...Don't look at me like that."

>>32913991
>"So Maho's more flexible?"
>"What does Maho think of your mother?"
>Change topic: "So, what did you think of Richard?"

"So you're saying Maho's more flexible?" You ask. "Just because she hates me now doesn't mean it'll stay that way?" She didn't seem to dislike you before you were outted as Miho's boyfriend.

"What I'm saying is that my mother doesn't change- but Maho's not my mother." She notices your look of confusion. "I don't know if she'll ever 'like' you, but maybe you can earn her respect."

"So if I beat Erika I might get a Christmas Card afterall?" You say with a smile, trying to lighten the mood- Miho's family is a bit of a touchy subject.

Miho giggles a bit. "We'll see- you'll get one from me at least!"

>"So you said Mrs. Reizei's personality compliments my grandfather?"
>"So, what do you think of Black Jack being on TV?"
>Other.

>>32914780
>>"So you said Mrs. Reizei's personality compliments my grandfather?"
>>"So, what do you think of Black Jack being on TV?"

>>32914780
>"So you said Mrs. Reizei's personality compliments my grandfather?"
>"So, what do you think of Black Jack being on TV?"
>what did you think of Richard?"

>>32914780
When are we goong to tonk already?

>>32914780
>"So, what do you think of Black Jack being on TV?"

Pesto

"So, I guess Black Jack's going to be on TV?" You say, hoping to lighten Miho's mood a bit. "Like... International TV, too!" He'd been featured before, but it had been a local-interest piece by a small, regional news channel back home.

She smiles. "Yep! It'll be great exposure for the school!" She says. "Though I think the match itself might end up being more popular..." Especially considering that it'd likely be a couple of months before the segment was put on Top Gear itself.

"What kind of reception do you think he got at Kuromuromine?" You ask- Richard had mentioned he needed both sides of the fight.

Miho stares at you. "He has to interview them?" She says, looking worried. "That poor man..." At that point you both break out laughing.

>>32914780
>what did you think of Richard?"

So u liek dat riky cunt m8?

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>>32915462
>It is time for talk to become action.

>>32915462
So when is Russels gonna have hot steamy teenager sex with Miho?

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>>32915462
>Black Jack has three GuPQable days next week!