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>>41670204
>Previous threads:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=Cognis+Quest
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https://twitter.com/CognisQM

Current Equipment:
>Skypiercer Railgun System
>AESR Ion Cannon
>Twin-Linked Heavy Machine Guns
>6 Tube Vertical Launch Missile System
>ECM Suite
>Adaptive Camoflague Plating
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 20/20

Storage:
>10 Railgun Rounds
>1 Missiles
>6 EMP Missiles
>1 De-Orbiter Strategic Payload

Time to Choose...
>Forget it, roll out with Lev in the truck and no co-pilot.
>Trade 5 railgun rounds for an extra man. (Choose Lev or the hireling as your co-pilot)
>Trade 10 railgun rounds for a friendly AFV escort.
>Trade 12 railgun rounds for a friendly mobile gun system escort. (up armored AFV with a tank cannon)
>Promise a favour (Roll 1d20, help depends on how high the roll is.)
>Write in

>>41670246
>>Trade 5 railgun rounds for an extra man. (Choose Lev or the hireling as your co-pilot)
Lev as co-pilot

>>41670246
>>Trade 5 railgun rounds for an extra man. (Choose Lev or the hireling as your co-pilot)
Lev co

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>41670246
>>Promise a favour (Roll 1d20, help depends on how high the roll is.)

>>41670398
>>41670556
>>41670589

What a shame... but it looks like the tribe has spoken.

Writing...

>>41670631
Damn, too late to swoop in..

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"I just need an extra guy to drive our supply truck while me and Lev here take care of business."

"A reasonable request, make me an offer."

"Ugh...uh...5 railgun rounds! You can make some quick cash selling that off right?"

The Rep strokes his chin in mock thoughtfulness. "Hmm... I suppose. Alright, give me the keys."

"Wait you're driving!?"

"Of course. A.E.S.R delivers quality services after all."

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It had been a long ride from down town Glesk to the industrial park where the Cognis was hidden. Agent Sang did the driving while a rather pale faced Anya gave directions. Anya had taken a shot to the leg, but seemed stable for now. She'd likely need more through medical attention before long.

A loud noise caused Sang to squint up at the sky. Large unmarked transport choppers circled the warehouses like birds of prey, fat ungainly birds of... okay maybe that allegory wasn't fitting. Point was: they were trouble.

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As soon as the A.E.S.R tech removed the railgun rounds from the supply truck, you move out. Sensors were showing three large airborne contacts in the area and several more were popping on and off the scope... great more stealth units.

[Tactical Combat Display Activated]

Cognis Status:
>Armour Integrity: 45/45
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 20/20

Our actions:
>Head out the top door (Move faster, extra defence)
>Head out the bottom door (Move faster, extra defence)
>Write in

Co-pilot:
>"I want you to perform a more thorough sensor sweep, I need to know what's out there."
>"Get on a weapon and be ready to shoot."
>Write in

Truck
>"Just stick behind me and don't put yourself in danger."
>"Use your own judgement"
>Write in

>>41670845
>Head out the top door (Move faster, extra defence)
>"I want you to perform a more thorough sensor sweep, I need to know what's out there."
>"Just stick behind me and don't put yourself in danger."

>>41670878
Seconded

>>41670878
>>41670939

Alright let's do it.

Writing...

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((Sometimes when the battlefield isn't too busy I will resolve the turn in one go.))

Lev tries his hands at working the sensors. "I'm not picking anything up Sergei, at least nothing I can..."

Autocannon rounds impact your hull as you move towards the junction. Up head an AFV switches off it's active camoflague as it comes out of hiding. One of the transport chopper's breaks off it's holding pattern and begins deploying troops on a nearby building.

A quick glance at your sensor assures you that Mr. Trenchcoat is right behind you.

[Tactical Combat Display Online]

Cognis Status:
>Armour Integrity: 43/45
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 20/20

Enemy Status:
>AFV-C1, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles
>Infantry Squad-B1, in range of Railgun and Missiles.
>Transport Chopper-A1, in range of Railgun and Missiles.
Remember: 3d20 for HMGs and Ion Cannon. 1d20 for Railgun and Missiles.

Our actions:
>Advance forward while returning fire. (Choose target and weapon)
>Run for it. (Move faster, extra defence)
Which direction:
>Forward
>Up
>Down

>Write in

Co-pilot:
>"Keep watching that scope."
>"Get on a weapon and return fire."
>"I need a missile on (specify target)."
>Write in

Rolled 8, 3, 9 = 20 (3d20)

>>41671469
>Advance forward, returning fire with the laser.
>"Get on a weapon and return fire."
The gridded areas are just parking lots right?

>>41671469
>>Advance forward while returning fire. Laser, AFV
>>I need a missile on that Transport Chopper

What's that little circled triangle in the building above us?

Also we should be working to eliminate the transport choppers soonest. Most manuverable thing here, and speed is dangerous here.

Rolled 6, 9, 1 = 16 (3d20)

>>41671646
forgot dice.

>>41671667
>>41671574
This is what we get for spurning the gifts of the dice gods earlier on.

>>41671469
can we warn the boss lady she's about to go right into the line of fire of one of the choppers somehow? She'd be better served going via the buildings.

Rolled 5, 13, 14 = 32 (3d20)

>>41671469
>>Advance forward while returning fire. (Choose target and weapon)
Canon afv c1
>"Get on a weapon and return fire."

>>41671574
>>41671646
>>41671667
>>41671734
Yes the grid lines are parking lots.

Circle triangle thing? There's no circle triangle thing there. You must be hallucinating <.<

You can communicate with Anya yes, include it in the co-pilot write in. The transport choppers aren't armed... the things they carry though...

Anyway looks like we're going to return fire on the AFV while Lev supports us.

Writing...

>>41671814
missed my post>>41671764
Cognisqm

>>41671830
Sorry. I've taken it into account even though I didn't link it.

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Several things happen at once. You move forward, returning fire on the AFV as you do You must have been a bit too eager as your Ion cannon only scores a glancing blow and Lev's use of the HMGs isn't enough to destroy it completely. Still it seems enough to spook it's crew and they promptly bail out of the stricken vehicle.

The infantry squad on the roof fire off some RPGs but their shots go wide. Suddenly an AFV decloaks to the side and lock-on warning blares a split second before multiple missiles impact your hull. Your HUD shorts out for a second before warning icons start popping up, apparantly you've just been hit by an EMP.

You hear the A.E.S.R Rep over a distorted comm.
"Cognis be advised. I just saw a big missile come at you from over the warehouses. I suspect that some of these guys are spotting for mobile launcher in the area."

Great...

[Tactical Combat Display Activated]

Cognis Status:
>Armour Integrity: 32/45
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 20/20
>Systems Offline: Railgun, Ion Cannon, Missiles, ECM

Enemy Status:
>AFV-C2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles
>Infantry Squad-B1, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
>Transport Chopper-A2, in range of Railgun and Missiles.
Remember: 3d20 for HMGs and Ion Cannon. 1d20 for Railgun and Missiles.

Our actions:
>Close to HMG range on a target of our choice. (Choose target)
>Get your systems back online then fight back. (Don't move, but you can still use your weapons normally. Specify target and weapon)
>Run for it. (Move faster, extra defence)
If moving which direction?:
>Forward
>Up

>Write in

Co-pilot:
>"Get our systems back online!."
>Write in

Rolled 15, 9, 10 = 34 (3d20)

>>41672314
>Close to HMG range on a target of our choice. (Choose target)
Infantry
>"Get our systems back online!."

>>41672381
>>Systems Offline: Railgun, Ion Cannon, Missiles, ECM
Bro....

Rolled 9, 15, 7 = 31 (3d20)

>>41672314
>>Close to HMG range on a target of our choice. (Choose target)
Troops
>"Get our systems back online!."

>>41672543
>>41672585

K... guess we're gonna dakka the infantry.

Writing...

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"Lev, get our systems back online!"

You don't have time to wait for him to do it. You move the Cognis forward and strafe the enemy infantry with the HMGs. A section of roof disintegrates in a puff of concrete dust and blood.

The second transport chopper deploys another squad of infantry who open fire with RPGs. It's a good thing their aim is just as bad as the first squad's. Green lights wink on your HUD as Lev completes the EMP recovery procedures.

Meanwhile you get another transmission from the A.E.S.R guy.

"They're using recon drones with thermoptic camoflague! I just caught a glimpse of one behind us. Oh hey your truck has an MG, let me help you out."

You truck reverses into the intersection and opens fire on the drone, scoring a few hits, but not taking it down. The remaining AFV moves forward and opens fire on the truck with it's cannon. Your truck does have some armour but it's not as durable as you are.

[Tactical Combat Display Online]

Cognis Status:
>Armour Integrity: 32/45
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 20/20


Enemy Status:
>AFV-C2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles
>Infantry Squad-B2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
>Transport Chopper-A2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
>Recon Drone-B1, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
Remember: 3d20 for HMGs and Ion Cannon. 1d20 for Railgun and Missiles.

Our actions:
>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
>Run for it. (Move faster, extra defence)
If moving which direction?:
>Forward
>Up

>Write in

Co-pilot:
>"Lev, grab a weapon and shoot!"(specify target)
>"I want a missile on my target!"(specify target)
>"Jam those drones!"
>"Trace the drone control signals!"
>Write in

Truck:
>"Don't draw attention to yourself! Let us handle the fighting!"
>"I like your style, keep firing on targets of opportunity."
>Write in

Rolled 2, 17, 6 = 25 (3d20)

>>41673184
>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
>Up
Ion cannon afv
>"Trace the drone control signals!"
>"I like your style, keep firing on targets of opportunity."

>>41673244
Weird, back to one player mode. Oh well I don't have all night.

Writing...

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"I like your style, keep firing on targets of opportunity."

"Roger"

The A.E.S.R Rep validates your praise by finishing off the drone, while you fry the remaining AFV.

You can't pat yourself on the back yet. Another EMP missile comes screaming out of the sky and on to your hull. Fortunately your systems stay online for now. There must be more than one recon drone out there, that's assuming the infantry aren't spotting either.

"Sergei. I've traced the drone control signals to this location." Says Lev as a large red dot is marked on your map.

Meanwhile the transport chopper had picked the second infantry squad and they were not firing RPGs into your rear. The third and final transport chopper was also moving towards you.

[Tactical Combat Display Online]

Cognis Status:
>Armour Integrity: 22/45
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 20/20


Enemy Status:
>Transport Chopper-A2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
>Transport Chopper-A3, out of range.

Remember: 3d20 for HMGs and Ion Cannon. 1d20 for Railgun and Missiles.

Our actions:
>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
>Run for it. (Move faster, extra defence)
>Write in

Co-pilot:
>"Lev, grab a weapon and shoot!"(specify target)
>"I want a missile on my target!"(specify target)
>"Jam those drones!"
>"Find any other drones that maybe out there!"
>Write in

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>41673916
>>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
>Transport Chopper-A3, out of range.
Railgun it
>"Find any other drones that maybe out there!"

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>41673916
>>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
>Transport Chopper-A2 railgun
>"Jam those drones!"

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>41673976
>>41674055

Regardless of who wins this I have to default to the target that's in range.

Writing...

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You turn the Cognis round and try to fire off a snap shot while walking backwards. The rail round just misses the transport chopper causing it to sway precariously to the side in the turbuent backwash and you lose sight of it as you manoever round the corner.

At this point you finally make contact with Anya and Sang. The two women quickly exit and transfer themselves to the supply truck which has been dutifully following you as RPGs explode around them.

"Mr. Boystov." Anya's imperious voice, though she seems a bit out of it. "Who is this strange man driving the truck?"

"Hired help, be nice to him while I get our asses out of this mess. Lev, status on those drones."

"Ack, sorry Sergei I'm having trouble jamming them! On the bright side I think there's one right next to us."

He was right glancing at your sensor scope you see that one has gotten close enough for your sensors to penetrate it's cloak.

[Tactical Combat Display Online]

Cognis Status:
>Armour Integrity: 19/45
>Missiles: 6/6
>Railgun Rounds: 19/20


Enemy Status:
>Transport Chopper-A2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
>Transport Chopper-A3, in range of Railgun and Missiles.
>Recon Drone-B2, in range of all weapons.

Remember: 3d20 for HMGs and Ion Cannon. 1d20 for Railgun and Missiles.

Our actions:
>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
>Run for it. (Move faster, extra defence)
>Write in

Co-pilot:
>"Lev, grab a weapon and shoot!"(specify target)
>"I want a missile on my target!"(specify target)
>"Keep try ing to jam those drones!"
>"Perform another sensor sweep, I want to know if there are more drones out there!"
>Write in

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>41674612
>>Advance while firing. (Specify target and weapon)
A-3, missiles
>"Lev, grab a weapon and shoot!"(specify target)
A-2

Rolled 13, 1, 15 = 29 (3d20)

>>41674612
>Transport Chopper-A2, in range of Ion Cannon, Railgun and Missiles.
Cannon
Follow Anya's vehicle.
>"Keep try ing to jam those drones!"

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>41674640
>>41674647

Alright d2 time.

Writing...

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You aim your Ion Cannon on the nearest transport chopper and open fire. The beam doesn't quite score a solid hit and if it were the laser it wouldn't have been enough to bring the chopper down, fortunately the Ion Cannon had an EMP effect which must have shut down something important as the chopper proceeded to spiral out of control and crash.

The recon drone that had been tracking you aprupted self destructs while the reamining transport chopper breaks off persuit. Looking at your radar you can see why: lots of incoming contact bearing the IFF codes of the Foskoedal Armed Forces.

What ever time frame these black ops forces were running on had finally ended. Speaking of which you needed to cover your own escape. Shifting the Cognis into reverse you smash your way through the warehouse door behind you and begin making your way out of the industrial park...

((That's all for tonight folks. Hope you guys enjoyed. Stay tuned to the twitter for the next session. Tenatively looking to run again on Saturday.))

Rank Up! Lev now no longer sucks at general mech co-piloting.

>>41675067
>Rank Up! Lev now no longer sucks at general mech co-piloting.
Noice

>>41675067
Thanks for running! good job Lev!

>>41675112
>>41675124
TBH Lev was rolling badly this session.

Also to be fair I should probably explain the stealth system to you guys. Right now, stealth units are shown on the map at a certain transparency level depending on how well concealed they are. So if you have a keen eye you can see them and ask to target them. So no that guy earlier was not hallucinating.

I may revise this system later seeing how it's a bit easy to pick out coloured units against a grey back drop.

>>41675239
Ah allright cool.

>>41675239
just increase the transparency a lot more? Or wash out the colors as well, making them greyer?