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Allright - listen up.

This is an EXTRACTION.

IntelSection has that the Pytherians are working on something right bad up in the foothills. While Isvind Command barrages down the lines for a distraction, we're going on a smash-and-grab raid. So pack light and bring lunch, Trenchers, you're going outta country.

Target is one "Tveilirisk", a Sarethian engineer. Get them, as much of their work as you can, and while you're out there, procure as many Pytherian corpses as possible.

IntSec can't be sure what's waiting for us in Foltern. But expect Tveilirisk to be guarded by a platoon of pathfinders. That's the garrison in general. There'll be a Theurge or two along to oversee operations and ensure "compliance". Tveilirisk' personal guard are near the centre of the site. There's two of them.

No reports on vehicles, but expect a reaction force of Light Walkers and more pathfinders to be sent on if any of the officers manage to get a signal out.

Unlike in Imai, that means the Officers will be paying attention this time around. Remember the rules, trenchers

Theurges and Soulless aren't nice
Shoot them twice.

==Name==
Ht XXFocus XX Reaction XX
AP YY Brawn YY Power YY (3 or 0)
--
Accuracy-XX
Fieldcraft-XX
[Other Skill]-XX
--
Hand1: WEAPON

>https://twitter.com/CompanyComQM
>https://discord.gg/dcCgNfD

>>2681233
"I just wanna state, I hate you before I have to shove you intestines back in."

> deploy

==Arkul==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

Rolled 7, 2 = 9 (2d10)

>>2681269
well i forgot to roll this should work

>>2681264
That's the spirit, trencher.

[Subtle Pyroclastic]
1 AP generates 2 Point of Fire. Or absorbs a source in melee.
2 AP throws accumulated fire using Accuracy.
4 AP Radiates accumulated fire to all surrounded hexes
4 AP [Consumes] a source of heat for . . . ???

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul

--

Ask for a raid, they send /one/ man.
Well let's see what you got hotshot.

[Trenchers to act]

>>2681309
"Going in slow, mostly because i'm the only one here..."

>-[Reactive: Free overwatch]
>Use 2 ap to get another overwatch going.
>-Burn 4 focus to get 4 ap.
>-setup a dodge.
>Move: 2,2,1,1
>Use cover, and peek out towards the other side

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul

--

Arkul sneaks forward and peaks around a corner - a standard checkpoint. Three pathfinders.

[Trenchers to act]

Rolled 3, 3 = 6 (2d10)

>>2681233
>Theurges and Soulless aren't nice
>>2681209
>Trenchers: Veiled Heart [Skirmish] CompanyCommand
Wait, is this that skirmish with the Apostate who was still in the unmarked grave from the previous skirmish series, and seemingly nobody noticed?

>>2681233
>pic
>Once you die, reroll.
So it's still pickup and play? Sweet! I finally managed to catch one in time.
What happens if a player goes AWOL? Do they get botted, their characters dropped, or sent into a suicide charge?

>>2681264
Copying from this sheet.
==[]==
Do characters follow any naming scheme? Is there a language they're inspired from?
>>2681309
>Ask for a raid, they send /one/ man.
One man, one job.
"Sir, I just rolled out from the recruiting office. I'm having some troubles filling out my sheet, but apparently they listened to your complaints."
[Tr]
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)
>>2681233
>Roll 2 olo
Is that Roll 2d10?

>>2681345
It's roll 2d10.

Rolled 3, 5, 2, 5, 5, 3 = 23 (6d6)

>>2681341
"Alright, three people one of me. Building cover then engaging."
>-Reactive: Dodge
>-Still in cover
>spend 2 ap to increase dr 2 to decrease viability??
>-Burn 2 focus for upcoming action
>Throw frag at the three patrol.
>Fire at one of them.

>>2681358
The focus was used to increase the roll by +1??
(no idea what grit does, may i have a explanation?)

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>>2681345
Just for you Trencher. Just for you. And your reminisences bring a smile to this old record keeper.

In order!

Yes it is that game with that grave

It is still absolutely is pick up and play

If a player goes AWOL characters CAN be botted, but mostly remain stationary and [overwatch]. If it goes on longer, they [retreat] off of the field, to be redeployed.

Naming conventions among Trenchers tend towards the Short, and Meaningful.

Dogface
Deadman
Duck
Sloth
Pinwheel
War Bastard

Call signs more than names.

--

3, 3
Rolled 3, 3 = 6 (2d10)
Controlled Psionics
>Within [GRIT] spend AP interchangeably for yourself or another unit. Or 1 AP or Focus to deal 2 HT damage.
>1 AP or Focus for +1 Range
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN] thoughts within range.
>Maybe . . . reaching out will make you experience something odd?

I AM WATCHING YOU, TRENCHER.

>>2681358
>>2681362
It measures how much GRIT you have, which is your ability to brawn, brawl, battle and shrug it of.

Command uses it as a special stat for special purposes of GRITTINESS.

You can also use Focus + Grit to get a number, which will allow you to Try And Do Something.

>4 Grit Base + 6 Focus = 10.
>"How do I stop this bomb from exploding?"

>>2681372
Do you regain your focus each round??? Or is it a set thing.

>>2681358
Also viability means visibility...But probably to late at this point dang auto correct

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | ??

--

Arkul opens fire - but misses the first shot, it impacting on a sandbag.

A grenade flies out . . .

The Pathfinders are momentarily lost in surprise - they were not expecting hostiles this far behind the Pytherian Advance!

>Our Enemies are Shocked
>Trenchers to Act
>The Pytherians Will Recover *this* turn.

>>2681373
Focus keeps you alive, Rookie - and it is a precious ressource. It is not recovered except during LULLS in fighting, EVENTS or when ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES.

>>2681345
Well at least the paper-pushers sends someone useful on a filching raid. A pyroclast and a telepath.

... great.

Thank the voidstar I am in this bunker, and YOU are on the field.

But don't let it get you down. You're a good sort, I'm sure, and never you mind that I am watching this spinal bomb detonator real close.

Rolled 1, 1 = 2 (2d10)

>>2681341
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>Deploy

"I'm late. I was told to forward an official apology to the squad from our CO, something about a 'crippling lack of human resources'. Now I get what he meant."

Rolled 2, 6, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 6, 2, 4, 1 = 32 (12d6)

>>2681379
>>2681383
"Noted, commencing fire."
>-[Reactive]-Dodge]
>Use 2 ap to increase cover Dr.
>Fire at a pathfinder.
>Fire at a pathfinder.
>Fire at a pathfinder.
>Fire at a pathfinder

Ht 12 Focus 6/12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | ??
3TR | Killjoy

---

Arkul clips of a series of short standard greetings in Vanadian - and the pathfinders prepare to respond in kind; but then - through SHEER LUCK, one shot clips the frag grenade as it rebounds off of the sandbags and it detonates prematurely.

Pytherian Patrol KIA.

Arkul regains all Focus.

>>2681386
1, 1
Sheer Bloody Competene
"Ghouls? Goblins? Ghosts? I'm the guy with the gun"

>On your turn, in which you previously killed any target, regain 1 Focus per kill or down

>You ROF at +1 better (1/2 for standard Chirni)

>You have +1 Reaction

>Spend x3 the Standard Cost of a weapon (6 for the Chirni) to shoot once and force a crit.

>Do Something Extraordinary to... well, hm?

[REACTION PHASE]

>>2681367
>Yes it is that game with that grave
>pic
Fantastic. I will make it my mission to meet the ArchTheurge and give him a hug. Whether in this life, the next, or countless others!
>>2681209
>>Previous Thread: (Not required reading) https://archived.moe/qst/thread/1766432#
>It was almost a year ago.
Damn, time flies by faster than I expected.

>>2681379
>2TR | ??
>>2681385
>Well at least the paper-pushers sends someone useful on a filching raid. A pyroclast and a telepath.
>Deployed.
>Drops paperwork.
"Woops. There goes my name field. Guess I'll have to go without signing it since the fight has already started."
>>2681367
>Controlled Psionics
>Rookie.
>But don't let it get you down. You're a good sort, I'm sure, and never you mind that I am watching this spinal bomb detonator real close.
"Eh-heh. Well, I'll do my best."

>Move 1, 1, 2.
>Take cover.
Uh. How much AP does it take to shoot or do an action?

==["Rookie"]==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

Rolled 3, 6, 6 = 15 (3d6)

>>2681403
>Uh. How much AP does it take to shoot or do an action?
>>2681233
>pic
Oh, 2. Small print there.
>[Evaluate], Shoot at nearest pathfinder.

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy

--

An Officer barks out a sharp word, and the pathfinders nsap to attention - seeking us out.

>>2681405
it is a bit small - apologies.

It is 1 AP to move
And 2 AP to shoot for a TRENCHER, because you have quick hands and able minds.

During [REACTION PHASE] the enemy reacts and moves and plots.

During [TRENCHER TURNS] - which is now! - you react and move and plot.

And please do, Trencher Rookie. The Archtheurge deserves one by now.

Tempus Fugit : (

>>2681402
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

S.B.C. Skill
On your turn, in which you previously killed any target, regain 1 Focus per kill or down

You ROF at +1 better (1/2 for standard Chirni)

You have +1 Reaction

Spend x3 the Standard Cost of a weapon (6 for the Chirni) to shoot once and force a crit


ACTION

>Move 2, 2, 1,
>Take cover next to Arkul
>Set up an overwatch
>REACTIVE free overwatch

"You don't waste time sir. I've got your back, so let's drop some bastards."

Second skirmish, time to die again.

>>2681411
>Tempus Fugit : (
I thought that was a vulgarity. Surprised it wasn't.

>>2681367
>>1 AP or Focus for +1 Range
>>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN] thoughts within range.
Where is my range listed? I'm looking at it and it's not named.
>>2681372
Is Grit
>>2681233
>Brawn YY
?

>>2681419
>I'm looking at it and it's not named.
Rules sheet and thread.

>>2681419
Grit is brawn, yes - we did a little name change over the last year.

Range is actually limited by your competence - you lose -1 per 4 hexes (Current conditions, top right corner. Worse in worse weather, better in better weather)

Rolled 5, 3, 3, 4, 6, 4 = 25 (6d6)

>>2681409
"Throwing grenade someone cover me and be ready to drag my body in case I get shot. Then i'm running back, lets play it safe boys."
>-Reactive: set up a dodge.
>Set up a dodge
>Spend a focus and sprint while in cover againts the wall gears of war style: 2,2 Stop when i reach the end of my cover
>Spend 2 focus to gain +2 to the next roll???
>Throw a grenades at the officers and squad of pathfinders in cover
>Spend a focus to get +1 ap
>Run back into cover: 4,4

>>2681417
I'd like to add onto this to create [CONSTRUCT] with the multitool to block off the the gap between the two walls next to where I end up in preparation for the enemy (South of where I end up.).

I apologize in advance for the headache I am likely to bring you not knowing this game well.

>>2681433
:D
This is the first time i've played this game so i'm just running it through like i would play rainbow six siege or swat 4.

>>2681431
Also the grenade was a frag I REALLY GOTTA STOP TRYING TO EAT AND POST

>>2681436
That's quite allright, trencher. Go right ahead as you would.

However!
Move move move 3 AP
SEEK COVER 4 AP
Shoot 2
--> 9 AP
So building will have to wait but a moment.

>>2681421
>>2681419
Rookies to act.

Rolled 2, 3, 1 = 6 (3d6)

>>2681424
Thanks, make sense.
>>2681409
Does using cover require something that looks like cover, or can it be done on flat grass?
Can one climb those cliffs or plateaus? Would doing so make you visible across the map to enemies?

>Move 2, 2
>[SCAN] +1 AP Officer. [Evaluate]
>>2681367
>Roll vs Accuracy
Does that mean I roll at or under the DC?
>>2681411
>And 2 AP to shoot for a TRENCHER, because you have quick hands and able minds.
Is this the same for most actions? Like [SCAN]?
>Overwatch x2, 1 free. [Evaluate] 1st.
Do I roll when Overwatching?

>>2681367
>>Maybe . . . reaching out will make you experience something odd?
What does this mean? Is that >[SCAN] or another action?

>>2681409
==["Rookie"]==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681458
Trying to figure out how the game works.

>>2681454
If possible remove a dodge, so that I may seek cover? I was hoping that I would chuck my grenade around the corner not run into the open or is that not possible?

...Also i believe i did not designate a action in which i would shoot...I am confused on that part

>>2681465
>>Overwatch x2, 1 free. [Evaluate] 1st.
[Evaluate] both, since I have the AP.

>>2681465
Well, since you ask so nicely, Rookie!

You can bellyflop on open ground, and it will provide some small measure of defense. Preferable, something that looks like cover helps a lot more. And if in doubt, remember your MULTITOOL to BUILD YOURSELF some CONVENIENT DEFENSES

You roll under or at the DC - in your case, 10. You can always spend AP to increase your effective skill by +1 (Taking longer) or burn Focus (Taking no time at all, but you only have so much focus to spare in a stressful battlefield).

YOu don't roll when Overwatching - Command does that when the effect triggers.

It varies per action. If actions have no specific cost, the actual cost is 1. For SCAN this is because you want to SCAN for 1 AP, but you really, really want to spend +AP for Range or Effective Skill.

It means that... well, if we told you what it meant, you would Know Too Much

GameSpoilers: Traits can level up. There are Trigger Conditions.

>>2681465
>>[SCAN] +1 AP Officer. [Evaluate]
>>2681233
>pic
+1 AP as in spend 1 AP, not spend 1 focus for +1 AP.

>>2681465
>>2681417
>>2681431
It occurred to me, we're all practically next to each other.

>>2681475
"I wonder if we work hard enough can we make this a trench? Or just a shitty foxhole, probably the second but prepare for enemies after I run back."

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy

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Stacking up around the corner, Arkul sprints to toss a grenade - but with the rush, the adrenaline and the sandbags, he misses.

The Pytherian Theurge Officer sees the trencher and snaps the reprimand to command, and pathfinder scurry to follow.

backing up their companion, Killjoy and Rookie put one Pathfinder down while the other seeks cover.

Behind us, a duo rounds the cover and opens fire at the LAST KNOWN POSITION of THE TRENCER. But they hit only ground, Rookie having just moved.

[TRENCHERS to ACT]

>SCAN!
>CRITICAL SCAN
>Theurge Valiant Shadow commands [7] Pathfinders - 4 having died, and 11 being a lucky number.
>He is [CAUTIOUS] and his troops will [OVERWATCH] and [DODGE] but this means they are [LESS SKILLED] than other Pathfinders.
>He intends to [PINCER] by ordering the roof crew to throw smoke grenades *now* and the 3 others to charge.

>FOW revealed.

>>2681474
>It varies per action. If actions have no specific cost, the actual cost is 1. For SCAN this is because you want to SCAN for 1 AP, but you really, really want to spend +AP for Range or Effective Skill.
Sweet, extra AP.
>>2681233
>pic
+ to hit/bullet, hit every x
What does that mean? For example, for Cherni 77 every 3 shots at a person gives +1 to hit, and every shot at a person hits 2 bullets?

>>2681484
>-Flavor action: Play some epic music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLoytewvn0g

>>2681484
>Behind us, a duo rounds the cover and opens fire at the LAST KNOWN POSITION of THE TRENCER. But they hit only ground, Rookie having just moved.
>"Rookie" finally moves in the nick of time.
kek

>>2681474
Requesting information on AP costs of using the multi-tool. (Construct and Destruct)

Sir. Because I'd like to know how to manage making improvised cover to perhaps live a bit longer. Sir.

>>2681484
>>He intends to [PINCER] by ordering the roof crew to throw smoke grenades *now* and the 3 others to charge.
>>2681465
>Can one climb those cliffs or plateaus? Would doing so make you visible across the map to enemies?
>>2681474
>It varies per action. If actions have no specific cost, the actual cost is 1.
Does that take 1 AP to climb onto the plateaus then?

>>2681484
"Alright trenchers, reinforce this foxhole. I'll be damned if I get us all killed due to a fucking grenade. I'll make a ladder and shoot the pathfinder killJoy deal with the ones coming from the south Rookie deal with the north. Use your grenades and prep them ahead of time can't use them if your dead. Don't be afraid to burn focus a trencher that uses focus today stays alive to the next round!"


>>2681493
1 ap to do stuff, although a estimation to time needed to make a trench would be just great command.

>>2681486
For the Chirni, every 3 ammo spent gives +1 to the roll - and then when rolling, every 2 by which you pass your target is another shot hitting the target.

eg: 10 accuracy
burn 6 ammo
roll vs 12.
Get 10 - you hit on 10, you hit on 12 - two shots.

While burning more bullets to hit target sounds good - and it is - it is also precious ammo wasted, and a light unit like a trencher only carries so many reloads!

And no.
Our guns are not compatible with the Pytherian ones.

>>2681493
A single AP to Construct or Destruct for 1 Point.

That means erecting an improvised cover only costs 3-4 DR if you want a relatively effective one.

If you wish to remove things from the map, you will have to spend required points to reduce effective stats to 0.

For building things, it is a little easier.

>>2681494
In the specific case of these elavated positions, you cannot climb them unless you construct a stairway that reaches their elavation, or finds the ladders.

Or other, esoteric means.

Sorry, that's the benefit of the Pytherians having this entrenched position.

>>2681495
How big do you want it, Trencher Arkul? You can burn a clean trench if you harness your... oddity...

Or you could STRING OUT a relatively defensively position if you:

>Dig for 4 AP in Hex 1
>String Out Hex 2
>String Out Hex 3
>String Out Hex 4

This gives you a 4 hex defensive position with DR 4

>>2681510
Wrong post. Woops.

>>2681500
>>2681510

But addendum, Trencher. It would make you visible to anyone looking up.

++Five minutes, Trenchers++

>>2681511
Accidentally pasted over my intended post. Retyped it.

>>2681495
>. I'll make a ladder and shoot the pathfinder killJoy deal with the ones coming from the south Rookie deal with the north.
"I also have psionics if that helps."
>>2681367
>>Within [GRIT] spend AP interchangeably for yourself or another unit.
Are there any consequences to failing a boosted ally roll? Focus can be spent as normal to boost others with psionics?
>Or 1 AP or Focus to deal 2 HT damage.
How much HT do enemies have? Does HT stand for health or hitpoints?

>>2681517
Health.

It is a both a measure of your current closeness to death - being depleted upon attacks - and used to resist, shrug off and put off things that a healthy body would naturally resist.

Behold, the anaemic Tech Specialist with 10 health. Compare to the vigorous Trencher, with 12 health. The poor Tech Specialist will bleed to death with precipitous ease.

And are there consequences?

Trencher.

There are always consequences.

>>2681517
You do this
>>2681506

Secure us

>>2681484
>>2681495
"That I can do sir, give me a second and I'll have a few bodies for you, or we'll be dead. 50/50 shot here."

>>2681484
ACTIONS

>Create cover across the gap (Across 1 hex, 1 AP?)
>Create ladder to climb the wall (1 AP?)
>I'm moving within the same hex but up the ladder, if this counts as a move action, then (1AP)
>Bellyflop on ground
>Fire at pathfinder (FORCE CRIT)
>Burn 4 focus for 4 AP
>Fire at pathfinders if there are any, if not overwatch
>Fire at remaining pathfinders if not overwatch

"Death or yours!"

>>2681233
this character sheet is impenetrable

>>2681517
I...Don't think psionics will help her but it's your choice rookie. Just if you can devote a bit of your time to making the trench i'm gonna have to jump on the roof and hopefully not get shot to pieces. The pathfinders are coming with guns, and if we had some cover against they're bullets that would be fantastic. Now take a note while i do something stupid..THREE TWO..."

>>2681484
"ONE!"
>-[reaction] dodge
>Burn 1 focus to get 1 ap
>Dodge [using 2 focus to increase my roll by two)
>Make a stepping ladder or some construction to climb the elevation 2 ap.
>Climb the ladder
>Fire at the pathfinder 3,3, of me, burn 6 ammo
>Fire at the pathfinder 3,3, of me, burn 6 ammo
>Use a focus and jump down onto the foxhole


Ht 12 Focus 8/12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 35/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

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>>2681517

No one has ever actually asked Tactical Support for their opinion before, Trencher.

I forwarded your intel request to the folks in the desk room, and they had to dust off the forms to get back to me.

Here - curtesy of the TS Section.

Rolled 2, 5, 2, 2, 3, 5 = 19 (6d6)

>>2681536
Oops i forgot dice.
>skill 12 for the upcoming rolls.

>>2681532
16 players says differently, Trencher, but Command admits completely that it looks odd at first glance.

If you have questions, you can ask.

Rolled 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 5 = 24 (6d6)

>>2681531
Adding to this, my reactionary is for dodge.

>>2681500
I'm guessing constructing stairway takes 1 AP, does it count as cover? Do I automatically climb it? Do I have to spend another 1 AP to climb it?

>>2681531
>You do this
>>2681506
Sure. Doing this.
>STRING OUT
What does that mean? How much AP does it take, 1? What are these hex numbers, or does that mean direction?

==["Rookie"]==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681532
>>2681345
>>2681436
>>2681433
Do what I and the others did, ask questions and copy someone else.

>>2681538
"Thanks, much appreciated."

Rolled 6, 8 = 14 (2d10)

>>2681209
>>2681209
"Look, I don't CARE what you think we should do, I fought my way off that fuckin' meatgrinder you call a commission and I DONT INTEND TO GO BA-.....Stand at attention when you address me, trooper....and learn to knock, yes, just smack the tent flap really hard or something trooper, show some capacity for innovation, now hand me those papers and get the hell out, dismissed."

"......karlsteen? Still there? I hate you."


>Sign on

Captain Hardrada
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681547
>"Thanks, much appreciated."
>>2681538
"But wait, what are the stats of Officers?"
>>2681484
>>Theurge Valiant Shadow commands [7] Pathfinders - 4 having died, and 11 being a lucky number.

>>2681532
Just copy and paste in as a trencher, we need more confused men in suits with guns to flail at the enemy until our eventual victory?

Are you not a patriot willing to die confused for your country?

And hey,
Rookie and Arkul, you guys in the discord? It would be more effective to plan there.

>>2681554
Ask senpai in the discord :P

>>2681554
>Rookie and Arkul, you guys in the discord? It would be more effective to plan there.
Nope. I'm not a Discordian either. Also we have the new player.

Here are some base char sheets for the pilot and trencher everyone.

Trencher.


==Name==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)
Pilot.

==Name ==
Ht 30 Focus 12 Reaction 0
AP 10 Brawn 0 Power 0
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
[Other Skill]-
[heavy]-DR16
--
Hand1:
Hand2:

>>2681560
>Accuracy-11
Where'd you get accuracy 11 from?
>>2681233
The sheet here shows it at being 1 less for both, 10 and 9 respectively.

>>2681547
Constructing takes 1 AP per height level you build up.

So if the outcrops are 4 above you, the staircase takes 4 Ap to reach there.

String out is mentioned in the rules under the character sheet. It applies a given pool of [COSNTRUCT] to all hexes indicated - allowing you to effectively multiply your construction, or continue a given action.

The example is indicated that you buy dig a trench in one hex, then STRING IT OUT in two connecting hexes. . . allowing you to build things faster, as long as it is one big project.

So for instance:

>4 Points of Construct
>[Detonator] 6 AP
>This generates a 4d3 explosive, as indicated
>+6 AP with 6 Focus
>String this out in surrounding 3 hexes for 6 AP

And presto, you've wired up a 4d3 explosive in 4 hexes (The initial, and the 3 you STRUNG OUT into)

>>2681569
>>2681531
I burn as much focus as is necessary to make sure that ladder gets built all the way then.

>>2681549
Records indicate you were previously listed as:

Rolled 1, 5 = 6 (2d6)
[Agile Violence]
+2 Reaction
May Dodge for free (Once per turn)
Regain 1 Focus per downed hostile

Avoid a lot of attacks for... something!

You are free to pick

6, 8
6, 8
[Localized Warper]
You can move anything within [GRIT] range that is the same hex size, or smaller than you.
You can move things outside [GRIT] range if they start within GRIT range (eg, grab something and move it 8 spaces when it started 1 space away from you - but you could not do the inverse, of
taking something 8 away and moving it closer unless your grit was 8)

Spend 2 AP to [accelerate] an object. When you [move] it, it moves [Hex] x [Acceleration]

>>2681569
>String out is mentioned in the rules under the character sheet. It applies a given pool of [COSNTRUCT] to all hexes indicated - allowing you to effectively multiply your construction, or continue a given action.
Can this be done over multiple turns? If one decides to [Construct] 1x to upgrade the defense, would [String Out] have to be repeated 3x for all 4 tiles?
>>2681569
>String out is mentioned in the rules under the character sheet. I
>>2681233
So it is. When I scanned it I figured it was the detonator instructions.

>>2681578
it is ALSO the detonator instructions!

Trenchers!

UNBOUNDED VERSATILITY

LIMITED ARMOUR SUPPORT

>>2681573
Willco

>>2681547
Are you.. building a trench?

>>2681581
>Are you.. building a trench?
>>2681506
>>Dig for 4 AP in Hex 1
>>String Out Hex 2
>>String Out Hex 3
>>String Out Hex 4
"Yes. Both >>2681531 and tactical support offered it."

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy

--

With combined effort, Killjoy and Arkul construct a rickety stair-way improvisation. The pathfinder takes a single reaction shot - Killjoy rolls to evade, then snaps back clean through the eye.

Enthusiastically, Arkul riddles the airspace with bullets as well.

Better be safe!

[ Reaction Phase ]

>>2681575
Ah yes, my old commission. How could I forget?
I hope I get to keep my officer pins?
>Take the old skills
>Inquire about being an officer

>>2681586
>>2681583
Where'd my trench go?

>>2681588
Get into the discord. Do it. Just do it. This way we can plan out as a squad instead of just... 'winging it' with post by post scrambling, as fun as that is. 'Warroom'

>>2681588
>>2681583
>>2681547
>What are these hex numbers, or does that mean direction?
Oh. I'm guessing Hex 1 and 4 meant directions.
Which would've been
>>Dig for 4 AP in Hex.
>String out 1
>Move 4, 4
>String out

>>2681588
Fluxspace fluctatuations occur when actions are submitted in line with map uploading.

Blink to reset your eyes and you'll see . . .

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>>2681587
MY LORD.

A RIGHT PROPER OFFICER AND A MAN O' THE BADGE, EH.

We... have 10 supplies!

>>2681590
If I don't automatically move to built areas then
>>Dig for 4 AP in Hex.
>String out 1, 4
>Move 4
>Overwatch, Evaluate.
>>2681590
Free Overwatch here too.

>>2681593
Right.

>>2681589
I'd have to register another account then.

>>2681600
Let's be clear - I was rolling your action into [REACTION] phase.

>>2681602
That's fine.
>>2681600
>If I don't automatically move to built areas then
I'm assuming this is the case.

>>2681595
Nice. How do we get more Supplies?

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
-7 HT
2TR | Rookie
-4 HT
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada

--

Now this is looking like a proper trenchers kill team, lads. Get to.

--

Up top, the surviving pathfinder sprints across the planks. Unbelievably, Killjoy misses his shot - and the man gets off a grenade that covers the approach of his two peers. They fill the air with bullets, as does the squad of pathfinders aproaching from the north; remnants of Valiant Shadows squad (And his last command, before death to unfortunate frag grenade).

Rookie's quick trenchwork saves the day, as bullets hit improvised barricades and bits of scavenged cover.

Good job, Rookie.

Just damn straight saved EVERYONE RIGHT THERE.

[ Trenchers to act ]

>>2681605
"I have no idea what's going on!"
>"that was quick"
"In more ways than one. We need to get you patched up Arkul."

>>2681605
Thanks for arranging the trenches for me, CC.
>>2681603
>>If I don't automatically move to built areas then
>I'm assuming this is the case.
Apparently it's automatically moved to built areas then.

>>2681618
Yeah, we include the move part as a bonii when you complete large projects.

>If this is used to teleport, CC will... not be happy.

>>2681603
Expedient Field Capture.
It's accomplished best by planting flags!

>>2681624
>>If this is used to teleport, CC will... not be happy.
I don't know how that would work, and how that would be any faster than moving normally.

>Expedient Field Capture.
>It's accomplished best by planting flags!
What about capturing enemy flags? Is the enemy flag at North captured on ground or roof-level?
Is it possible to capture prisoners?
>>2681595
Are capturable items going to be shown later?

>>2681631
Two pathfinder surrendered last go around.
if you can force the Pytherians into a situation from which they cannot escape, they are men just as you and I and will quit.

And there is no need to murder frivolously.

This is harder to accomplish if any THEURGES are still alive, for they instill LOYALTY and FEAR in the vermin hearts of the legion.

The Standard is raised high, is capturable, and is on the outcrop.

It rolls gently in the wind, the prideful thing.

Capturable items come down to field provisions, enemy equipment stored in boxes and marked depots. All trenchers have 2 skills - ACCURACY and FIELDCRAFT (beartrap symbol)

A cunning Trencher could use FIELDCRAFT to scan the battlefield.

Rolled 6, 6, 4, 4, 5, 3 = 28 (6d6)

>>2681605
>Cover(4ap)
>Burst into the group of three north of our trench[3ap]
>Burst into them again [3ap]
>Spawn sgt. Jenkins (a veteran) and his squad of 7 nooks on the north side of village, standing order, capture the flag nearest us.

>Use [reactive] to dodge
>-use free dodge


Captain Hardrada
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 11
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-12
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 34/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)
Agile Violence]
+2 Reaction
May Dodge for free (Once per turn)
Regain 1 Focus per downed hostile
***Note*** veteran stat gain for Hardrada places into accuracy

>>2681634
( it may be helpful to know that at the moment they are more inclined to ask you to surrender and throw down your arms.

They're asking for it right now )

>>2681612
"You did good kid! Keep following the plan and we might live to get shitfaced later!"

>>2681605
>Move, 4, 4
>[REACTION] dodge
>Fire at pathfinder up near me with eight ammo
>Fire at the pathfinders down in the smoke and FORCE CRIT, firing 5 ammo
>Use a single focus to then
>Move, 2

>>2681634
>This is harder to accomplish if any THEURGES are still alive, for they instill LOYALTY and FEAR in the vermin hearts of the legion.
Is it possible to make a THEURGE surrender? Would mind attacks or bullets work? Is it possible to take actions specifically to stun and capture enemies?

Rolled 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 6, 3, 2, 1, 6, 2, 1 = 33 (12d6)

>>2681605
"Im okay." Arkul groaned as a trio of bullets impacted through the cover and his armor. Taking a moment he padded it and came up with blood. "Okay no i'm not, taking a moment to bandage myself."

>-[Reaction] Dodge
>use a first aid kit on myself.
>Fire at the pathfinder using 6 ammo.
>Fire at the pathfinder using 6 ammo.
>Fire at the pathfinder using 9 ammo


Ht 5/12 Focus 8/12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 2/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 2, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681605
How does Overwatch work, does it only work when an enemy moves within your base range, or does it work when an enemy acts against you within your base range? For example, returning fire when an enemy shoots at you?

>>2681646
First aid kit is being used to heal [health] btw (didnt know it could heal focus)

>>2681644
Possibly, yes, but unlikely. Unless someone had some way of, perhaps, PSIONCIALLY COMPELLING THEM.

Yes, bullets work.

You can.

>>2681644
"Hey uh rookie I uhh...Killed him with a grenade" Arkul explained as he used a tool to clot his wounds and stapled his wounds shut with a medical stapler.

Rolled 6, 4, 3, 5, 4, 3 = 25 (6d6)

>>2681643
forgot to roll

>>2681648
Both.

That is - if they move into your facing direction or if they were already there, but act against you.

Rolled 2, 1, 2, 6, 1, 5 = 17 (6d6)

>>2681652
>>2681644
>a THEURGE
"I know, I heard the explosion. I meant for any other officer. Great work too."

>>2681657
Should work against the 2 survivors then.
>>2681605
>>2681233
>Loses -1 per hex.
Does that mean if there's smoke that starts 1 hex from me that goes 2 hexes away from me to an enemy, there's a -2 to hit?
>Shoot at South-West Pathfinder. Spent 6 ammo. Evaluate x2
>Shoot at South Pathfinder. Spent 6 ammo. Evaluate x2
>Overwatch x2, free Overwatch.
How many bullets do I use each time I shoot, without expending ammo? 1 ammo?

==["Rookie"]==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada

**JenkSquad (7R + 1V)

--

Drop 'em.

[ Reaction Phase ]

>>2681659
Just the one, yes.

Then if you hold down the trigger, suddenly, quite a lot more.

And yes, that's how smoke influences the battlefield. It it also - to some extent - block overwatches (Can't see past 3 or 4 lengths of smoke). Neither can the enemy!

>Rookie reacting in reaction phase

>>2681661
"Just get it done, Jenkins."

>>2681663
This is going to be the first time I actually fired my gun.
>>2681659
>Only 1 person left.
Well this is going to be overkill.

>>2681496
>Get 10 - you hit on 10, you hit on 12 - two shots.
>>2681233
>Chirni77 1d6+2 damage.
So if there's 2 shots, that means it rolls twice for damage? With the 2nd extra shot being much easier thanks to how it's rolled into the 1st shot's roll? In this case, 2d6+4?

>>2681663
>Just the one, yes.
Is ammo still expended if one overwatches or shoots without an enemy in sight or already dead?

>>2681670
Close - 2 instances of 1d6+2 occurs.

(FIring lots of bullets against something that can resist them won't help you)

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada

**JenkSquad (7R + 1V)

--

A pathfinder prepares to throw his grenade - Rookie stops him.

Teamwork ensures everyone makes it out of this one alive.

Jenkin baps the last Pathfinder over the head while his squad spreads out in a cover pattern. Hardrada thinks he sees a barely suppressed shudder at their overwatch net.

[ REACTION PHASE ]
[ DO NOT ACT ]

Rolled 3 (1d6)

>>2681233
Showing up right as all the fighting's done, just as I like it.
> Deploy, please double check

====
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Brawn 2? Power 3?
--
Accuracy - 10
Space - 9
Hand1: Pistol

Trencher Kit

>>2681676
>(FIring lots of bullets against something that can resist them won't help you)
Oh yeah, I forgot how damage reduction is factored.

>>2681681
>A pathfinder prepares to throw his grenade - Rookie stops him.
My base damage from all those shots was enough to kill him alone.
>>2681661
>"gr!"
>g >
I didn't realize that exclamation and g sign was significant.

>>2681686
For a rookie, saving everyone's live /twice/ is pretty well accomplished.

>>2681687
Chain of command, company command you give enough orders and if they listen we all live but seriously rookie good work on digging the trench and keeping us all alive. I'll hit you up with a drink if we survive this.

>>2681683
Ooooh boy, I asked for extra manpower and I was doing JUST FINE without a RESOP out here, deadmeat.

It's all clear to me.

>>2681683
"Welcome to field work, we're all dead walking now get up this ladder and help secure the high ground."

>>2681690
If it were all the same to me, /command/, I'd be back in the capital, running my world famous MIRROR MAZE! But ne too many kids get lost forever in there AND ALL OF A SUDDEN you're in a court facing conscription FOR NO REASON.

>>2681691
I don't know about you but I intend to live so no thank you, I'll be setting up these resonance emitters instead.

>>2681674
I'm guessing not.
>>2681687
"Thanks for the praise, CC. I don't even know how important my actions are until afterwards."

>>2681531
>>Create ladder to climb the wall (1 AP?)
>>2681661
Do we need to spend AP to climb ladders? I'm guessing so since the trenches work differently for elevations in the same hex?
On that note, someone should capture the flag. I could.

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada
5RE | Hight
**JenkSquad (7R + 1V)

--

Jenkins captures the flag, then guides the captured pathfinder to the nearby crater.

His squad spreads out, sweeping corners. Jenkins shouts at them to do it proper.

Our higher ground allows us to check the mid-section of this ramshackle place.

We regroup.

The initial squad was the picket guard - it looks like the remnants are the harder core, and there, behind them - our target. And his bodyguards.

Get that man, but get him /alive/

[ TRENCHERS TO ACT ]
[ Refill Focus ]

[ Command has errands to run for a bit, may have to shift to slow phases for now ]

>>2681694
In this case, a small "lull in the fighting" auto-captured the flag.

YOu do need to spend Ap to climb ladders. Conveniently, just the one.

Brief madness once made Command consider individual AP spend for height elavation, but ... for now it's just 1 AP to "use" the ladder.

Rolled 1, 2, 6 = 9 (3d6)

>>2681698
Nice.

>>2681233
>Field Kit heals with margin.
>[Re] has no fieldcraft.
Does that mean the margin is based on the 3d6 alone, no DC? Is fieldcraft used?
Do other throwables use fieldcraft or does one roll for the damage?

>>2681699
Just the 3d6 alone, no margin. Sad lack of proper training in how to apply bandages is the chilling price resonance operatives pay for the ability to alter space and time.

And other throwables tend to use accuracy.

++ five minutes, Trenchers ++

>>2681701
>pokes from the sandbags
"WERE DISCUSSING TACTICS COMPANY COMMAND...Please wait ('w') "

Rolled 5, 6, 3, 5, 6, 1 = 26 (6d6)

>>2681699
>Rolled 1, 2, 6 = 9 (3d6)
Rolled without action after removing to ask question, my bad.

>>2681700
A shame. If someone rolls the 9 with a fieldcraft of 12, margin is 3 which gives +3 health?

>>2681695
>Use field kit.
>Move 2, 3x4
>Scan battlefield (fieldcraft), Evaluate.
>Free overwatch, x2
==["Rookie"]==
Ht 8/12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 28/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 1x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada
5RE | Hight
**JenkSquad (7R + 1V)

--

In the room to take our deep breaths, Rookie carefully bandages up a grazed shoulder.

[ REACTION PHASE ]

>>2681695
>Move, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3
>Construct plank across cap
>Move 3, 3
>Go prone
>Free overwatch
>Burn 2 focus for another overwatch
>If i screwed up and need more AP burn more focus.

>>2681693
> Place Resonance Emitter 6
> Focus Sprint 55454443
> Multitool destroy barbed wire

====
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Brawn 2 Power 3
--
Accuracy - 10
Space - 9
Hand1: Pistol

Trencher Kit

>>2681709
Command supposes that if you submit your order precisely on the second, it will count.

>>2681708
>>Dig for 4 AP in Hex.
>String out 4,3,2

>>2681712
Is it Trenchers only now, or are Specialists allowed too?

>>2681705
>3d6
I don't know why but I thought it was a max 12 instead of 18. I've been luckier than I expected.

>>2681712
>>2681705
>>2681709
>>2681710
>All these last minute actions.
Sorry about that.

>>2681714
"Trenchers are welcome, specialists to.....I suppose. Just please don't blow us all up"

>>2681714
We can have anything but the tank

>>2681712
>>2681714
Oh, there's one since I last checked. Righto.

>>2681714
"We always love fellow trenchbaggers, but if you happen to be one of those other unimportant kinds of soldier we'll tolerate you."

By specialist, you mean a pilot, right?

>>2681721
>By specialist, you mean a pilot, right?
>>2681719
Afraid not.

>>2681722
I was joking, I just want mecha. Is it wrong to want designated bullet shields in the form of people? That aren't me?

>>2681724
I feel you, bro. Unfortunately they're way too expensive at our budget, and we'd need to reassign a player to them.

Rolled 2 (1d6)

>>2681708
Rolling for tech talent
>What's the horizontal arrow under my [Te] armor? An extra tile of move?
>What's the proper name for the 3 stat?
>What's the proper name for the 9 stat? Is that just a variation of Accuracy?
>What's my actual Reaction? It's 7 in the stats, but the armor grants +2, and there's a 10 under the armor as well.

==Sativa==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 10? DR 2
AP 10 Brawn 2 ??? 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy?-9

--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, field kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

You can actually deploy a Pilot just fine - if there are none on the map, I'll ask TS to ... be creative ... with our budget expenses.

>>2681728
Oh. So they're simply deployed without the mech? Nice.

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada
5RE | Hight
**JenkSquad (4R + 1V)

--

HERE THEY COME
FULMEN ADVANCE

HOLD STEADY NOW---

--

Hardrada takes 2 damage
Arkul takes 6 damage
3 riflemen die
Arkul notices a grenade
The Theurge Officer [Reaps] Corpses... OH DEAR.

--

Rookie [Checks] the battlefield and makes DEDUCTIONS:
There must be some people manning the EAST checkpoint too
They will likely come down THIS EAST PATH

There is a non-active Light Walker up NORTH, around the corner - Rookie can see the tracks. If any of the CHECKPOINT PERSONNEL reach the WALKER it would be problematic.

[ Trenchers to Act ]

>>2681728
You mean this was about budget?! Not even a good reason like manpower...
Command, if I die over a budget issue, karlsteen will probably be very ang-....no she'll probably laugh. Regardless, I'm not happy about this, command.

>>2681730
>A careful look*
>That mech in the top-right.
>Theurge and pathfinders are already wrecking havoc.
"Oh fuck. Guys, what do we do?"

>>2681734
"HOLD THE LINE ROOKIE, SUPPORT ME!"

>>2681730
That wall-like barrier between me and the other forces, can I throw a grenade over it?
>>2681736
"I'll try my best."

Is it 6 ap to reload the chirni or 2 ap?

>>2681727
Oh great, Ressoppers and now we have Techers.

And this was such a neat op too.

>it's Accuracy, drawn a little differently

>Base Effect or, "Crunch" - it's the base effect of taken actions

>Reaction is 7. Some layer issues mess it up.

>The line is [One Free Order] -If you have access to any hacked Tech, you can give one free order a turn.

>... Command realizes that is marked badly, but imagine that its a single arrow going "GO!".

--

Tech 2:
[CommBomb]:
"This static sounds suspeciously like "bombard our own troops""

Scan, Hack, Edit, Control, Analyze - and in your case - [Spoof] without the need to hack through Officers or other such vulnerabilities. Why? You are just that good.

[Spoof] sends fake orders to the Pytherian bands. Knowledge gleaned from the combat situation helps. SCAN and ANALYZE helps uncover information. And if all else fails, call in a fire mission and make them waste their ammo.

If any autonomous units are deployed, you can attempt to [Spoof] those too.

>>2681738
>That wall-like barrier between me and the other forces, can I throw a grenade over it?
Me and the Theurge's forces, that is.

>>2681739
6.
Controlled bursts.
It's in the trencher manual.

>>2681738
Yes. It's a quaint little cliff-side.

>>2681730
"Take cover!"
>Call mortar barrage 3,4,3 of me, adding shells(10ap)
>Focus to move 6,1,2(3)
>Use free reaction to dodge
>Use free dodge
>Use focus to take cover (4)

>>2681742
>>2681743
Ack. I'll just deploy as the Techie.

>>2681746
Make that hi-ex
>>2681734
Go for the mech, you're in a danger close for an Arty barrage

>>2681731
That works too, PI Sativa.
--

Pilot - 6
[Running Hot]
2 Integrity is 1 AP for any vehicle you control.
Each gain adds +1 Heat.
Vent Heat for 6 AP.

But hey! Your overclocked engine means your machine moves smoother. It costs 1 AP to move 1 Hex for you. Still costs 1 AP to turn a hex facing.

Rolled 6, 1, 5, 2, 2, 5, 1, 3, 4 = 29 (9d6)

>>2681730
"Live and die, by the sword. Engaging."
>Move, 2, 1
>Fire at Officer (FORCE CRIT) 4 Ammo
>Fire at Square unit next to him. 3 Ammo
>Burn 2 focus to fire at closest living enemy, 3 ammo
>Burn 2 focus to >Move, 5, 4, and prone.

>>2681746
Nice.

>>2681749
"I'll try."
>>2681233
>Allied Mech has 40 HT, 16 armor.
How am I suppose to destroy that?
What are the stats of the enemy mech, heavies (knights?), and Theurge?
>>2681747
>>2681595
>All pieces must reload and cool after being fired.
Only one fire mission per turn, right?

>>2681750
>>2681748
>All these deleted posts and remakes.
RIP accounting.

>>2681748
>>2681750
"You, uh... you just got Spoofed, Command! Yeah! Haha. Never missed a checkbox in my life, haha."

Rolled 6, 1, 6, 2, 6, 5, 5, 6, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 5, 2, 6, 6, 4 = 78 (18d6)

>>2681730
"Controlled bursts? I see death, I do not *use* controlled bursts i use lead. AGGGGHHHHH"
>Reload gun for six ap.
>Fire on the nearest pathfinder using six ammo.
>Fire on the next pathfinder using six ammo.
>Fire on the next pathfinder using nine ammo.
>-Burn 10 focus,
>Fire on the next pathfinder using six ammo
>Fire on the next pathfinder using six ammo.
>Fire on the next pathfinder using six ammo
>Sprint: Move: 6,6,1,2, and go prone beneath the cover


Ht 6/12 Focus 2/12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 2/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 2, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681752
Ah, and my free reaction is a dodge. Forgot to add.

>>2681755
Oh yeah also.
>-Reaction: Dodge

>>2681730
>Deploy, against all administrative odds

==Sativa==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7 DR 2
AP 10 Brawn 2 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9

--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2), 1 free order to hacked Tech
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, field kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681730
> Sprint 554, use ladder
> Plant Emitter (6)
> Sprint 3343432
> Take Cover -4 focus

====
Ht 10 Focus 8/14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Brawn 2 Power 3
--
Accuracy - 10
Space - 9
Hand1: Pistol

Trencher Kit

>>2681755
>Also use 2 focus to 'pull through and gain +2 health

>>2681730
>Move 2
>Mind control Target. 1 AP range. Evaluate x8.
>Free Overwatch, Face 2.

==["Rookie"]==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 28/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 1x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2681762
>1 AP range.
>>2681367
>>1 AP or Focus for +1 Range
Is this the proper wording for boosting range?

Rolled 1, 5, 1 = 7 (3d6)

>>2681762
Forgot roll.

Rolled 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 2, 5, 6, 5, 5 = 39 (10d6)

>>2681747
Fire mission...

>>2681753
Given that they're out material, Rookie, you are not. But should you find yourself facing enemy armor, we advice teamwork, grenades or traps.

As for the capabilties of enemy armor, we'll... what's that TS
What

what do you mean you don't know
its your job to know, TS
IT'S YOUR JOB

... we'll get back to you on that one, Rookie. TS haven't found out yet. And only one fire mission per two turns. One fire, then reload/cool next turn.

>>2681754
How droll.
Oh hey, an add for gun enlargement ammo. CLICK.

>>2681755
Reload 6
Shoot 2
Shoot 2
--> 10
Gain 10
Shoot 2
Shoot 2
Shoot 2
Shoot 2
Move 2
--> 10
Can't move 1, Can't move 2, Can't Go prone.

>>2681730
>Target
>>2681233
>Target is one "Tveilirisk", a Sarethian engineer. Get them, as much of their work as you can, and while you're out there, procure as many Pytherian corpses as possible.
>>2681695
Wait, is the target the one with the red X symbol, out of view? Or is it the green Theurge?

>>2681773
I use sprint? that lets me move 2 hexes per ap used. :V

>>2681775
Also use the last focus to do the last action of going prone.

>>2681776
Taking cover is a 4 AP action.
Using Sprint needs to be noted.
Using 10 Focus and 2 focus to heal and 2 Focus to sprint is /definitively/ more Focus than a Trencher has.

Detonating your cranial bomb.

>>2681774
The Green Theurge marked with a T. He was /in/ the building prior to our . . . ruckus.

Do note that you mind-control as an assumption - automatically. You can spend Ap interchangably for yourself or anyone else within your [GRIT] range.

You horrifying mind puppeteer, you.

>>2681778
If possible disregard the option for 'pull through' if not that's cool :V

>>2681778
>Using Sprint needs to be noted.
>>2681755
>>Sprint: Move: 6,6,1,2, and go prone beneath the cover
He did. He only has enough AP and focus to finish the sprint though. Assuming he was full on focus.
>>2681778
>Detonating your cranial bomb.
RIP.

>>2681780
>Do note that you mind-control as an assumption - automatically. You can spend Ap interchangably for yourself or anyone else within your [GRIT] range.
>>2681651
>Possibly, yes, but unlikely. Unless someone had some way of, perhaps, PSIONCIALLY COMPELLING THEM.
>>2681367
>Controlled Psionics
I figured that's what you meant by PSIONCIALLY COMPELLING. I forgot to reply to those parts earlier. So wait, whenever I do psionic stuff I mind control allies or foe, regardless of whether I"m boosting allies or not?

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada
5RE | Hight
**JenkSquad (4R + 1V)

--

And down comes the rain.

--

The Bodyguard spins, raising a shield - and then he takes a high calibre straight to the centre mass and stays on his bothersome, stoic feet.
>Bodyguards will Intercept attacks against their Ward.

[ CLEANING PHASE ]

Rolled 4, 5, 1 = 10 (3d6)

>>2681730
Did anyone order ARMORED FIRE SUPPORT?
Sorry for being late, had to go buy fuel.

Out of my own pocket.

I'm so making a detour through accounting when I return from this mission.

>Take Experimental System Modification
>Deploy

==Arnold==
Ht 40 Focus 12
AP 12 Armor 16
[Heavy] - 2 Ap to move, 1Ap to turn 60deg
--
Accuracy-9
Robopunch???-12 (1d6 +MoS)
--
Wpn1: Cannon 3d6(4) 4Ap straight line
Wpn2: Chemsprayer 2p per Ap, 1p = +1 range, foam, flame, gas

>>2681793
"I did. I specifically did. Your services are requested right up the enemy specialists asses, post haste. Godspeed you metal bastard."

>>2681786
>>2681747
>>2681595
"Glad I moved out of the way."
"Wouldn't it have been more effective to call in a flaming barrage than a shelling barrage? Half of shells missed their mark. They were almost all next to each other too, and wouldn't have had the HT to withstand a flaming barrage. Only problem would've I might've not been able to get out of range and psionically attack the Target at the same time."

>>2681793
>>2681796
"There's either the flag I could capture, or the mech. If I capture the mech, do any of you want t pilot it?"

I'll be away to do some stuff, so I might not respond in time for the next prompt.

>>2681799
I already have a mech, thank you very much!

>>2681799
"I appreciate the offer for the flag, but leave it to me, I can't get a shot on the commander right now. Hmm. The bastards got a bodyguard with a wicked sixth sense. I can't get a shot right now, so I have to settle for objectives.

So get that mech on our side, and let's blow em to hell."

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=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada
6RE | Hight
7TE | Sativa
8PI | Arnold
**JenkSquad (2R + 1V)

--

Tenderized by the barrage and treated with bullets, some of the Pathfinders fall.

And then the world lurches sideways and the shattered bones stand up again, powered by the Theurge in the back ranks.

But then.
If they go for these sort of tricks, they must be running out of men, morale and material.

[ Trenchers to Act ]

>>2681799
Target Tveilirisk has 7 unspent AP worth of [Control].

You may spend it as you like.

>>2681806
>Target Tveilirisk has 7 unspent AP worth of [Control].
How long does it last for?
>>2681804
"Already mind-controlled the Target. What now?"
>>2681805
"Want me to try mind-controlling their Theurge too?-"
>pic
"Oh wait, they found me."

>>2681805
> Sprint 3344
> Place Emitter
> Sprint 22111122

==Hight==
Ht 10 Focus 6/14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Brawn 2 Power 3
--
Accuracy - 10
Space - 9
Hand1: Pistol

Trencher Kit

Rolled 1, 1, 5 = 7 (3d6)

>>2681805
HELOOOOOOO!

>Move 3 (2Ap)
>Turn 2 (1Ap)
>Flame Theurge (9 Ap for 18p, 5p to range, 13p to effect - is this how it works?)

==Arnold==
Ht 40 Focus 12
AP 12 Armor 16
[Heavy] - 2 Ap to move, 1Ap to turn 60deg
--
Accuracy-9
Robopunch???-12 (1d6 +MoS)
--
Wpn1: Cannon 3d6(4) 4Ap straight line
Wpn2: Chemsprayer 2p per Ap, 1p = +1 range, foam, flame, gas

Rolled 2, 5, 5 = 12 (3d6)

>>2681805
"FIRE BALL!"

>Move 3
>Use 7 ap to gain 14 fire.
>Throw fire at the body guard to the theurgist using 14 fire.

Ht 6/12 Focus 0/12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 0/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 2, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
, smoke x2, stun x2, 2x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>2681805
>pic
>bouncing ball
>>2681804
Hey, is that a grenade near your position?
>pic
>Concentric radius aim symbol
Also, what's this aiming symbol next to me?

>>2681793
RoboPunch indeed. Or Melee. But robopunching is effectively what you are doing.

you use it in melee combat.
---

Eelplate.
Generate 1d6 Electricity per turn. 1 AP generates 2.

Release pent up charge as with a chemsprayer, but note arcs and conduction possibility.
>Note that lots of things conduct.

>>2681812
Yes

>>2681233
>Target is one "Tveilirisk", a Sarethian engineer
>>2681780
Is he a [Te] or a [Re]?
Can I order him to surrender, or make the others surrender? Does that take any AP? Would his bodyguards and subordinates listen to these orders?

>>2681815
>Also, what's this aiming symbol next to me?
>>2681805
I'm guessing it's a fire mission.

>>2681805
"Ah *SHIT*."
>Move, 1
>Throw grenade back to origin
>Move, 4
>Begin cooking my own frag
>Reactionary is DODGE
>Pray

>>2681815
Just you firing at some wandering Pathfinders.

>>2681823
[En].

It's some sort of monstrous Pytherian Designation, unbeknownst to us. . . .

>>2681824
EXTRACT ALIVE, KILLJOY

EXTRACT

ALIVE

>>2681823
You could. Or move him. While he could give the order, the theurges are unlikely to believe it.

Rolled 5, 2, 1 = 8 (3d6)

"Mech in the NE? No problem, my men, all in goodish-soonish time. Let's see what I'm working with here."

>>2681805
>Sprint 32 33 33, 3 AP
>Free Overwatch 2, 9 bullets
>Take Cover, 4 AP
>Evaluated Scan for networks, 3 AP

==Sativa==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7 DR 2
AP 10 Brawn 2 Crunch 3
--
Processing-12
Accuracy-9

--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 40/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2), 1 free order to hacked Tech
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, field kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

... huh. Trenchers. . .

>>2681825
So the one to my 5 at the sandbags, the one with a dot, circle around it, and 3 radial line don't mean anything?

>>2681834
What?

>>2681805
>Botting Hardrada

>Move 1 (1 Ap)
>Take cover behind the tree (4 Ap)
>Call HE mortars right on top of the Theurge, spotting from Arnold (5 Ap to add shells)

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. . . Yeah, that seals it, trenchers.

=Trenchers Trying=
1TR | Arkul
2TR | Rookie
3TR | Killjoy
4TR | Hardrada
6RE | Hight
7TE | Sativa
8PI | Arnold
**JenkSquad (2R + 1V)

--

Cleansing the Theurge with Fire forces the control it has over the Soulless to lapse into a cacophany of screams - and the thralls are freed (Arkul sends them on with a bright blast).

Killjoy throws a grenade down at the guardian, who raises his shield in a futile gesture.

--

Using the unspent mind control from earlier evaluation, the target is moved out of the blast.

(Or dies, resulting a mission changes.)

--

Moving the target out of the blast results in a downed guardian, theurge and no coherent hostile resistance.

Remaining forces surrender.

Trencher victory.

--

!

Bit of a clutch there towards the end.

--

You did it, people!

... And, wait, how come half you aren't dead? W-what?

MISSION SUCCESS

>>2681827
>>2681829
>>2681805
Oh. First, have him secretly relay all his intel to us so we don't have to Scan or scout for it.
After that, have him order everyone to surrender. The battle is lost, they've been outmaneuvered, they're low on men, and they're going to die soon.
If they refuse, especially his own bodyguard, then take the bodyguard out first. Have the Target point-black shoot him in the back with his rifle 3x if he doesn’t surrender.
Otherwise, if it's the theurge who doesn't surrender. Then move 6, toss 2x grenade at the theurge, then move 6 5 and surrender to the guys above him.

For me:
>Free dodge.
>I toss a frag at the Eastern pathfinders.
>Move 2, 1
>Create ladder
>Move 2 1 1
>Enter mech.
>Spend focus as needed if out of AP.

==["Rookie"]==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-??
--
Hand1: Chirni77 (1d6+2, ammo 28/40 (2), RoF1/3,2; AP 3, reactive)
Armor: light (DR 2)
Inventory:
QD (1d6, ammo 18/18 (2), RoF 1/3,2)
Frag x2, smoke x2, stun x2, 1x field kit, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>Given we just hit the 7 hour mark, Command is calling it here.

>THANKS FOR PLAYING

>GOOD JOB... not dying?
>How did you not die?

>>2681844
>>2681842
Or you got something better than me. That works too.

>>2681844
>>2681846
we'll write it up as your way in the report.

Flows better.

>>2681786
>Legion: 3
>>2681805
>Legion: 0
How did it go form Legion 3 to 0? What did those numbers mean?