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[656, Contact]
[ Commander's Log ]

. . . I am not sure how much more I can ask them to give. Hills, plains, towns, cities, mud and somewhere in between blood, essence and soul.

But I have yet to find a breaking point. Given the necessity of this task, given the magnitude of the opposition, perhaps my lack of care is a sleight of hand. Perhaps I found it, and then simply kept going.

What other choice remains? The inductees take to the procedure, manifest an outlier, and we pretend to understand the consequence of the forces we corral into their hearts. I still can't sleep at night. I hope the forecasts are incorrect. The data could align with some slim shimmer of error margin, if we key our priors preferentially. And yet. Run it again and again and again. They get the same outcome, and I get the same night terrors.

I hope the mathematical conspiracy is wrong and that they will preserver.

Maybe the breaking point is so far past that we simply forgot when we shattered. . .

--

>Incomplete guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPNs01vtVjQmldJIAQVPvKvK_miHlTe8c2qUtd1c9N8/edit

>Previous Threads: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?searchall=Trencher

>There's apparently a Skirmish Discord, and they tell me to link it: https://discord.gg/BvydtkD

>I have a twitter! https://twitter.com/CompanyComQM

--

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

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Trenchers can opt to exchange their Chirni for another armament.

IntSec suggests utilizing the higher penetrative power of the CIW for this engagement, as a warded Pytherian Facility is apt to be guarded by the Bonded Legion, to whom normal bullets is like so much rain. They would shrug off the smaller calibres of the chirni easily.

--

For this operation, there are some extra considerations. Briefing to follow.

Questions?

>>2720467
>>2720507
"ResOp Hemera, reporting for duty mister sir boss ! I'm fresh out of training, please take care of me ! No questions !"

==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
--
Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

>>2720486
"Resonance Specialist Cube. No questions currently, or at least any that wouldn't be answered during the briefing."

==[Re] Cube==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
--
Hands: Manipulator Array (Matter)

Rolled 2 (1d6)

>>2720486
>>2720596
Don't go anywhere without your insulative-conductive headgear, to keep the genius inside and the mind readers out.

==Foly==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Effect 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Processing-12
--
Hands: CIW-82

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==Trenchers==
Re1 | Hemere
Re2 | Cube
Te3 | Foly

--

Good to have you with us.
Or will you going to have been arriving yesterday, tomorrow?
I lose track.

--

With the heart of the ArchTheurge liberated from Imai, and some extra understanding we got from decoding the Wards writ on the bone structure of his corpse, we now know how to breach into the Pytherian Facility at Ravenpoint.

IntSec worked hard to get us here. I hear they're taking cards for lost agents.

We arrive from sector green A or B. Pick your starting position (1, 2) and act from there.

In order, the Ravenpoint Facility is like this:

A - Primary armory
B - Barracks
C - Garage
D - Facility entrance, proper
E - Backup power generator and office.

At these locations, the following extra objectives present themselves.

[1]
The security checkpoint houses legionnaire armor and extra weaponry. As in Imai, if we can gain control of it before the Pytherians know we're here, we deny them the fielding of heavier units.

[2(c)]:
The Garage. IntSec agent "Mercutriel" informed us that while Ravenpoint is primarily working on the Unity Engine, they are also field-testing NEW SIGILCRAFT DESIGNS. These would be stored in the garage. Get there, then prevent any pilots from waking the craft and we are guaranteed armor superiority.

[3]
The barracks. If we can control the primary armory (a) and the Barracks compound (b), we prevent noncombatants and extra Pytherians from doing something courageous like seizing guns from the armory and thinking about fighting us.

[4]
The Office / Generator / Unknown (E)>

This is a long shot, and not a primary concern while we're taking the place. But the office will have papers, guard rotas, information and communications. It would tell us about what to expect inside the facility.
Take out the generator, and automated defences will start to cycle their power.
Finally, any Theurges present would need to coordinate from a defensible position. Denying them that would sow disarray among Pytherian first responders.

Finally
[5] (d)
This is the entrance to Ravenpoint proper.
Yes, Trenchers, what you see here is just the surface of the place. The actual Work is undertaken below ground. Once we have control of the base camp above ground, stack up at the entrance and Prepare to Breach.

If we take too long, some of the on-site security may respond by attempting a sally from the entrance. Alternatively, if more Pytherians that make it into the corridors of the facility, we're going to have to go room by room once we sweep the place.

--

Guards are PATHFINDERS, LEGIONNAIRES and AUTOMATED DEFENSES.

This is a Theurge High Facility, engaged in a Black Project directly under the auspices of the Council of the Spheres, I must also place upon you all a second warning:

You've seen how the Theurges sometimes reap the essence of the fallen in combat, re-purposing the husks as a terror unit.

Trenchers?

/ Double tap /

>>2720486

Are we done with mock fights? good tomatoes are boring, I want to fight some real enemies


==EverG==
Ht 18 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 12 Grit 8
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
[Magnified]
+6 HT, +2 AP, +4 Grit.
Grit adds to melee damage
Lift and throw any same size or smaller object in melee range.
Spend 1 AP to recover 1 HT.

Rolled 2 (1d6)

>>2720467

'Where the hell am I now?"

==Tatiana==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
--
Hand1: Vindicator GL

>>2720619
Tech 2:
[CommBomb]:
"This static sounds suspiciously 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, sending bunk orders at cost of 1 AP for 1 AP.

>>2720648
>>2720651
And suddenly we have a suspicious surplus of spoof spooks.

>>2720632
>deploy at B

==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
--
Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

>>2720632

>deploy B

==Tatiana==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
--
Hand1: Vindicator GL

>>2720632
"Someone with an actual gun mind coming with me? My pistol isn't going to be much use."
>Deploy at Position A2

==[Re] Cube==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
--
Hands: Manipulator Array (Matter)

Rolled 8, 8 = 16 (2d10)

>>2720486

Locked and loaded. Where do you need me to die Command?

>Deploy at A

==Deadmeat==
Ht12/12 Focus12/12 Reaction9
AP10 Grit4 Crunch0 DR3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Chirni77] 3AP, 1d6+2, 40/40 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Reactive
Knife: [Sharp Edge] 1d3+M
--
[Gasmask] 4AP, Immune to Particles and Hazards.
[Pistol] 1d6, 18/18 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Quickdraw
Multitool
x2 Smoke
x2 Field Kit

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus]
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
B: Baracks [Secure to reduce reinforcements]
C: Garge [ Secure to reduce sigilcraft ]
D: Entrance to Ravenpoint Facility [ Secure to enter facility ]
E: Generator / Office [ Secure to reduce automated defenses]
1: Light resistance
2: Light resistance
3: Security checkpoint. Expect heavy resistance.
4: Noncombatants primarily.

--

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nnEtDhC9C0

--

A cloud of sand pre-empts our arrival. Out here in the Sarethian Vast Exterior, the wind works up a storm and the sands themselves seem to refract the light oddly, creating multifaceted illusions.

but this place is real enough, even through the heat shimmer.

On the breeze, traces of smoke. Something tangy. Something acidic.

We enter Ravenpoint.

[ TRENCHERS ]

Rolled 8, 4 = 12 (2d10)

>>2720712
"Ready to deploy sir"
>Deploy as a trencher with a shield as my primary on B side

==Arkul==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Armor: Medium (DR 3)
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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>>2720708
Rolled 8, 8 = 16 (2d10)
Magnified Unfathomable Power

You crit on 1-7. You can use Focus to increase your Crit range.

Gain [Power]-8
Assign AP at 1:3 value to have your Power react during Enemy Phase.
Range is GRIT.
1 AP adds 1 condition (No Harming Friends = 3 AP)

>>2720726
"oops my bad, It seems that I swapped out my sheet with someones else let me just scrub this name out."

==Lukar==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-11
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Armor: Medium (DR 3)
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 2, 4, 3 = 9 (3d6)

>>2720712
"Right, calculating..."
>Generate 9 points of Time (12 AP) and use them to [Accelerate] Tatiana

==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
--
Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

>>2720712
Deploy me somewhere boss


==EverG==
Ht 18 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 12 Grit 8
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: [StormShield]
18 HP
4 DR
[Bulky] - Can't Sprint, -1 Accuracy. Replace primary weapon or keep one and take -4 AP.
[Flash] - Detonate a flashcharge for 1 HP. Targets viewing shield within Range roll HT vs Blind.

[Magnified]
+6 HT, +2 AP, +4 Grit.
Grit adds to melee damage
Lift and throw any same size or smaller object in melee range.
Spend 1 AP to recover 1 HT.

>>2720712
Bravo team, secure the garage. Alpha team, secure the bridge and office complex. Signs of combat all over, looks like we were beaten to the punch.

> Deploy Alpha

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>>2720726
>>2720730
Rolled 8, 4 = 12
Wild Exacerbating Power
Double AP cost of action to steal a dice from any roll within GRIT.
3 AP to add stolen dice(s) freely to any roll or effect within GRIT.


>>2720736
>>2720730
==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus]
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
B: Baracks [Secure to reduce reinforcements]
C: Garge [ Secure to reduce sigilcraft ]
D: Entrance to Ravenpoint Facility [ Secure to enter facility ]
E: Generator / Office [ Secure to reduce automated defenses]
1: Light resistance
2: Light resistance
3: Security checkpoint. Expect heavy resistance.
4: Noncombatants primarily.

--

GREAT. Just as everything was settling down to a nice quiet apocalypse, they go and send me the real edge-of-the-curve-stuff.

None of you go break reality into too many pieces now, y'hear!

[ TRENCHERS ]

>>2720742
... Please act from either Alpha1 or Alpha2.

Tactical Section is complaining about re-updating the maps.

Rolled 3, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3 = 21 (6d6)

>>2720729
>>2720745

>4AP: Throw Smoke Grenade 333334
>3AP, 2Focus, Sprint: 333333
>3AP [Chirni77] Overwatch 3
>Free [Reactive] Dodge 4

==Deadmeat==
Ht12/12 Focus10/12 Reaction9
AP10 Grit4 Crunch0 DR3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
Power-8
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Chirni77] 3AP, 1d6+2, 40/40 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Reactive
Knife: [Sharp Edge] 1d3+M
--
[Gasmask] 4AP, Immune to Particles and Hazards.
[Pistol] 1d6, 18/18 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Quickdraw
Multitool
x1 Smoke
x2 Field Kit

>>2720745
"Going north mates"
>move: 1,1,1,2,1,1,
>Begin digging a trench below me 4 ap for 4 cover while facing side 1

==Lukar==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Armor: Medium (DR 3)
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 5, 2, 6 = 13 (3d6)

>>2720745
Get me into their networks safe, Trenchers, and I'll make their turrets and security bots dance.

> From A1
> Take cover
> 4 eval then covertly scan for a local net
> Dodge

==Foly==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Effect 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Processing-12
--
Hands: CIW-82

>>2720745

Move 1, 1, 1, 1,1, 6

==Tatiana==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
--
Hand1: Vindicator GL

>>2720745
>Move 3, 3, 3 (-3 AP | 9)
>Plant Emitter (-6 AP | 3)
>Move 5, 5, 5 (-3 AP | 0)
==[Re] Cube==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
---
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
---
[Light] DR1, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Manipulator Array (Matter)]

>>2720745
>Move 3333 44 555 444
>Spend 1 HP of the storm shield to blind those in E


==EverG==
Ht 18 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 12 Grit 8
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: [StormShield]
18 HP
4 DR
[Bulky] - Can't Sprint, -1 Accuracy. Replace primary weapon or keep one and take -4 AP.
[Flash] - Detonate a flashcharge for 1 HP. Targets viewing shield within Range roll HT vs Blind.

[Magnified]
+6 HT, +2 AP, +4 Grit.
Grit adds to melee damage
Lift and throw any same size or smaller object in melee range.
Spend 1 AP to recover 1 HT.

>>2720482
>>2720486
>pic
>Incomplete guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPNs01vtVjQmldJIAQVPvKvK_miHlTe8c2qUtd1c9N8/edit
Select a character sheet, or fill it in if it's incomplete. Roll for your character if needed. Then type in >deploy to register as an active character.
>>2681209
>>2692108
>>2706083
A number of questions have been answered in previous threads, and there's a transcription of certain mechanics in the incomplete guide.
>>2720486
>>There's apparently a Skirmish Discord, and they tell me to link it: https://discord.gg/BvydtkD
There's a Discord, which is optional but bypasses the CAPTCHA requirements. An account is needed to use Discord. Some players use it.

>>2720745
"Anyone feeling... lucky?"
>Deploy A
>Boost accuracy to allies as much as possible
>Follow Trencher Deadmeat in on the action

What is the minimum value you can have for a skill, anyways?

==Rug==
Ht 10/10 Focus 10/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 5 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10 (-10)
Fieldcraft-12
[Probabilistic Indeterminate]
Take a penalty to your own skill to apply a boost or bane of same value to any targets or events within GRIT range. Add Focus for +1/-1.
Double the AP cost of an action to hit when you miss and miss when you hit.
--
Hand1: Veritas (ammo 8/8 (2/2); RoF +1 at 1; AP 4; 1d6 dmg; [Blast])
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2720745
Which is the most difficult area? I'll deploy there.
>Deploy.

=="Rookie"==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out)
Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone)
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch)
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18)
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18)

>>2720985
This is a Trencher Op, Lt Rookie.

they are ALL the most difficult area

[ Processing! ]

>>2720989
>This is a Trencher Op, Lt Rookie.
"Oh. I'm a Lt. now. I didn't know."
>they are ALL the most difficult area
Which offers the most rewards then? I'll try deploying near there.

>>2719978
>Yes, casualties do need to be dragged to a field station or off map.
How many units can one drag at a time? Does it scale with anything, say Grit or using the B-Tank?

>Are you a trained field triage medic? Then you can attempt to revive! If you are not, you can't (You are not, Trencher).
How does one obtain these certifications? Upgrading Fieldcraft?
>>2716950
Are [Re] (Biology) able to mimic it?

>... they don't /die/? That seems a keen benefit, inthusfar as the Troopers inform me that they'd really rather not die!
True. I was wondering since revival attempts don't seem to be mentioned for them.

>>2720489
Also got the link earlier.

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus]
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
Tr8 | Rug [Ht 10 , Focus 12]
Tr9 | Rookie [ 12, Focus 12]
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
B: Baracks [Secure to reduce reinforcements]
C: Garge [ Secure to reduce sigilcraft ]
D: Entrance to Ravenpoint Facility [ Secure to enter facility ]
E: Generator / Office [ Secure to reduce automated defenses]
1: Light resistance
2: Light resistance
3: Security checkpoint. Expect heavy resistance.
4: Noncombatants primarily.
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]

--

Trencher Rug deploys
Trencher Rookie deploys

--

We spread out - breach into a building. Find nothing but ash and the quiet dust. Blood.

Some of it isn't dry yet.

--

"... This is new"

[ QUIET PHASE ]

>>2721059
>stop boosting accuracy
>move 443344321
>check for intel
"These fucking bugs again. I'm getting an awful feeling about this..."

==Rug==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 5 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Probabilistic Indeterminate]
Take a penalty to your own skill to apply a boost or bane of same value to any targets or events within GRIT range. Add Focus for +1/-1.
Double the AP cost of an action to hit when you miss and miss when you hit.
--
Hand1: Veritas (ammo 8/8 (2/2); RoF +1 at 1; AP 4; 1d6 dmg; [Blast])
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2721059
>[ QUIET PHASE ]
Are we acting or waiting?

>>2721125
we QUIETing

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 12 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
Tr8 | Rug [Ht 10 , Focus 12]
Tr9 | Rookie [ 12, Focus 12]
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
B: Baracks [Secure to reduce reinforcements]
C: Garge [ Secure to reduce sigilcraft ]
D: Entrance to Ravenpoint Facility [ Secure to enter facility ]
E: Generator / Office [ Secure to reduce automated defenses]
1: Light resistance
2: Light resistance
3: Security checkpoint. Expect heavy resistance.
4: Noncombatants primarily.
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]

--

While Deadmeat and Rug sweep the entrance, Trencher Ever steps past them and rushes the interior. Alone, seperated from the squad, Ever turns a corner and comes face to face with a fireteam of Pytherian elite Legionnaires, each wearing a dagger from the House of Faith at their belt. Crack troops.

They made a fight of it. The room still smells of bullets and tenacity.

--

In the main grounds, a bike revs up. Shapes half unseen detect us closing in an make a run for it.

--

What is this?

TRENCHERS, EYES UP. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED.

SOMEONE, CHECK THOSE CORPSES.
LOOK AROUND FOR A THEURGE.

LOCK THIS PLACE *DOWN*

[ Trenchers to act! ]

I'm taking this a little slower than usual.
I can do fast phases, if people would prefer.

Otherwise, next turn at 65% participation or 8 hours

>>2721131
>>2721141
I guess Quiet meant the enemy phase, in which we could also roll in missed actions into it.
>>2721143
Either works.

>>2721141
>[Fieldcraft + Psionics] Survey/scout area and map. Evaluate x6 Fieldcraft. Evaluate x5 Psionics. 1+6+1+5 AP (3 Focus)
Assuming this combo is allowed. I don’t know how they’ll interact.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
Ht 12/12 Focus 9/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out)
Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone)
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch)
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignore

Rolled 3, 6, 1, 1, 1, 5 = 17 (6d6)

>>2721141
"Goodness ! Bikes !"
>Recast [Accelerate] on self
>move 111
>Use 6 AP to generate 6 Time, apply Time to my eyes to attempt to [See Past]
"Let's see what transpired here..."

==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
--
Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

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Knives and pistols now have a cost to use which is actually obvious.

>>2721164
Guess I have to go update the guide.

Rolled 3, 2, 6, 5, 3, 2, 6, 2, 3 = 32 (9d6)

>>2721141

"Command, next time deploy my drones before hand."

>Throw Smoke 5, 5, 5, 5 (-1 AP)
>Move 6 (-1 ap)
>Inspect teddy bear (-3 ap, FC 12)
>Inspect boxes (-6 AP, FC 15?)
>Spent 12 focus to deploy 2 drones
>Erect cover facing 5

==Tatiana==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
--
Hand1: Vindicator GL

>>2721141
Oh shit! Bikes!
>move 12
>keep accuracy boost up
>flip a shot at one of the riders (8 AP)

==Rug==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 5 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Probabilistic Indeterminate]
Take a penalty to your own skill to apply a boost or bane of same value to any targets or events within GRIT range. Add Focus for +1/-1.
Double the AP cost of an action to hit when you miss and miss when you hit.
--
Hand1: Veritas (ammo 7/8 (2/2); RoF +1 at 1; AP 4; 1d6 dmg; [Blast])
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2721141
>Move 11 (2AP)
>Check the CCTV cameras and try yo figure out what happened(12 field craft) (those are computers right?) (10AP)


==EverG==
Ht 18 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 12 Grit 8
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: [StormShield]
18 HP
4 DR
[Bulky] - Can't Sprint, -1 Accuracy. Replace primary weapon or keep one and take -4 AP.
[Flash] - Detonate a flashcharge for 1 HP. Targets viewing shield within Range roll HT vs Blind.

[Magnified]
+6 HT, +2 AP, +4 Grit.
Grit adds to melee damage
Lift and throw any same size or smaller object in melee range.
Spend 1 AP to recover 1 HT.

>>2721141
Trencher 4, make sure that Theurge isn't just pretending. Is that a katana collection they have in there? Trencher 6 and 8, make sure I'm not getting ambushed. Trencher 2, be careful these bikers don't turn around on you. Bravo team, good luck.

> Move 3333/4456
> Hack into the Pytherian comms, patch my squad in.

==Foly==
Ht 10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Effect 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Processing-12
--
Hands: CIW-82

Rolled 4, 1, 4 = 9 (3d6)

>>2721197
Spending 2 Focus to boost skill by 2

>>2721156
>>[Fieldcraft + Psionics] Survey/scout area and map. Evaluate x6 Fieldcraft. Evaluate x5 Psionics. 1+6+1+5 AP (3 Focus)
After that
>Move 1. 1 AP (1 Focus)

>>2721190
>[StormShield]
>18 HP
>4 DR
>[Bulky] - Can't Sprint, -1 Accuracy. Replace primary weapon or keep one and take -4 AP.
>[Flash] - Detonate a flashcharge for 1 HP. Targets viewing shield within Range roll HT vs Blind.
Added transcription to guide.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range.
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

Rolled 4, 4, 1, 6, 6, 4, 1, 6, 2 = 34 (9d6)

>>2721141

"When there's a theurge, there's a double tap."

>7AP: [Power] Destroy the corpses within 4 hexes
>3AP: Overwatch [Chirni77] 1
>Free: [Reactive] Overwatch [Chirni77] 5

==Deadmeat==
Ht12/12 Focus10/12 Reaction9
AP10 Grit4 Crunch0 DR3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
Power-8
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Chirni77] 3AP, 1d6+2, 40/40 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Reactive
Knife: [Sharp Edge] 3AP, 1d3+M
--
[Gasmask] 4AP, Immune to Particles and Hazards.
[Pistol] 3AP, 1d6, 18/18 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Quickdraw
Multitool
x1 Smoke
x2 Field Kit

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
Tr8 | Rug [Ht 12 , Focus 12]
Tr9 | Rookie [ 12, Focus 12]
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
B: Baracks [Secure to reduce reinforcements]
C: Garge [ Secure to reduce sigilcraft ]
D: Entrance to Ravenpoint Facility [ Secure to enter facility ]
E: Generator / Office [ Secure to reduce automated defenses]
1: Light resistance
2: Light resistance
3: Security checkpoint. Expect heavy resistance.
4: Noncombatants primarily.
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]

--

We apply our combined sleuthing talents in the past, the present and the barely glimpsed future. Cameras, lights, scans, thoughts - patterns in the dust . . .

--

>Map Revealed through a combination of forces
>80% of FoW dispelled.
>Barracks/Armory still unknown.

--

Foly pierces their way through the local mesh into the Pytherian system, picking up excited back-chatter. . . With a strange battle cadence. Not the Legion, this.

[ ENEMY PHASE.
REVELATION PHASE ]

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[#1]
Readying. Signal strength test 1. Test 2. Stable.

Command insertion . . complete.

[BaseHQ]
Voltera, hold. Perimeter is picking up an inbound transport. Prepare for-- [explosion]

[#1, Voltera]

Stoaerl, what's happening? SOMETHING JUST TOOK OUT INHIBITOR

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[BaseComm]
This is the Vault. We've lost control of the Primary. The Primary is unbound. It tore through checkpoints two and three. One is. . . one is gone.

Surface, we need a suppression team down here before they pollinate. This batch is no good. Too reliant on the inhibitor.

Surface?

. . . Surface--- Who are you? Hey, d-don't touch tha--

Rolled 6, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3 = 27 (6d6)

>>2721221
>>2721245
Woops, forgot rolls. Now I wonder what the SM rolls were.

>>2721245
>We apply our combined sleuthing talents in the past, the present and the barely glimpsed future. Cameras, lights, scans, thoughts - patterns in the dust . . .
I wonder who did the barely glimpsed future.

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[#1, Voltera]
This is inconvenient.

We've lost control of the amalgam splice. They're overrunning the section.

Intruders in garage.

... This is Voltera, signing out.

>>2721245
>We apply our combined sleuthing talents in the past, the present and the barely glimpsed future. Cameras, lights, scans, thoughts - patterns in the dust . . .
>>2721156
>>2721157
>>2721180
An idea: what if we combined our talents and abilities together to expand its scope and range beyond what we would be capable of individually?

>>2721262
>>2721269
>>2721282
This looks familiar. It's from Hexcom: Mission Meltdown, isn't it?

>>2721294

"You better start talking some sense. I don't even know where I am and you're talking about the future?"

>>2721295
"No, I'm talking about the past, present, and future. Simultaneously. It'll be like one of those magic-chanting circles where everyone holds hands to expand their minds and pool mana.
Might be a bad idea to do now in the midst of combat."

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 7, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
Tr9 | Rookie [ 12, Focus 12]
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
--
Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
--
Supplies: 20
TacPenetration: 3
--

Trencher Rug KIA.

--

Coordinates recieve, TechOp Tatiana. Deploying a SkimSwarm to your location . . .
>The Teddy Bear is a treasured memento - probably to some BASE PERSONNEL. Maybe someone out here is missing their favourite bear, holed up in a small room listening to our gunfight?
>The crates are Sigilcraft kit, and sealed boxes marked with the Pytherian sigil for volatile. Chemicals, of some kind, no doubt indispensable to the arcane arts of operating the larger craft. With a detonator, this would make quite a bomb.

--

Trencher Deadmeat's shadow gets hungry and... something collapses.

Distracted by the sounds, Deadmeat looks over their shoulder just in time to avoid a bullet.

--

" Trenchers! We're taking fire from those guys! That kit is not Legion standard! Those are special forces, fucking black kit Rebus Agents!

Keep it together! We're still splicing the data streams together over here, we'll find out what happened. Just hang on..."

--

TechOp Foly glides into the enemy comm-net, sharing the flow of information.

[Black Rebus Agent]
Vanadians?

They're here for the Facility.

Don't let them find Voltera. Put a bullet in their skulll if there's a chance they connect.

Two, Three - scrub the garage. Four, with me.
Five, Six - push west.

Gladii Actual, this is Spear Nine. Facility purge successful but we have interlopers. Vanadians.

Engaging.

They don't look so hard.

We still haven't located Voltera or the back-up inhibitor. Gladii Actual, give me an assessment and fast-track me a servitor drop. "

[ Trenchers ]

Rolled 7, 7 = 14 (2d10)

>>2721323
>Deploy at B2
>move 61
>take cover
>expend 10 shots overwatching 5

==Scram==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: CIW-82 (2d6+4, ammo 30/30(2), RoF1/5,2; AP 4, [Sl] +1 to hit, 1 aoe, everyone, -1 cover per AP extra)
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2721323
>1st turn of combat.
>Trencher Rug KIA.
Well damn. We're going to need to either evac him or bring him to a field station.

>Supplies: 20
So we can call in reinforcements now? What's our War Effort sheet looking like?
>TacPenetration: 3
What does this stat mean?

>pic
What does that grey box mean on one of those Rebus Agents?
Are there any limitations to trying to throw or kick back a grenade at the enemy?

Rolled 5, 5, 5 = 15 (3d6)

>>2721323
"Watch this."
>Generate 9 points of time using 12 AP to [Rewind] the grenade right before the pin is pulled. It should move back to the sender and explode there.

==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
--
Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

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I think I've g-got it, Trenchers.
--

The Pytherian Facility here is working on the Unity Engine. The Rebus Agents kick in the door. Notoriously anti-religious. Never get involved in local politics.

Then we kick in the door.

But the Pytherians need something to control and direct the Unity Swarm. That Transmitter in Imai? It was made of ... something that took cannon shells and kept going. When Rebus Agents broke through the perimeter, the Theurges must have lost control of their local swarm and it splintered. Then in the chaos, it was a three-way firefight.

Last time the Swarm didn't attack until nightfall. So the Theurges are gone, the Rebus Agents are looking for one of them and the Swarm is. . . biding its time /inside the facility/, underground, out of the sun!

That's why there's so few corpses around the entrance to the facility. They dragged them back in for food.

But that's. . .

That means the Black Rebus still doesn't have what they're looking for! It's still inside the facility!

TRENCHERS

YOU /HAVE/ TO SECURE THAT ENTRANCE

Rolled 6, 2, 3 = 11 (3d6)

>>2721323

"Command, I'm not familiar with these models. Please upload their tac stats."

>Stash teddy bear (-1 AP)
>Move 4, 5, 5, 5 (-4 ap)
>Fire 2 grenades at enemy soldiers south-southwest (-5 AP)
-Have SkimSwarm remove the corpses by the boxes (-2 AP)

==Tatiana==
Ht 10/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
--
Hand1: Vindicator GL

Rolled 5, 4, 6 = 15 (3d6)

>>2721323

Taking some heat, I'm pulling out for a sec and securing a position.
Alright men, do what you do best.

>2 Focus & 4AP: Sprint 34 44 34 43
>1AP: Construct Cover facing 6
>1Focus & 1AP: [Power-8] Regenerate Ht and Pull Through.
>4AP: Stake a Claim! Plant Flag on my new position.
>6 Supplies: Deploy 2 Veterans on the Flag.

==Deadmeat==
Ht7/12 Focus9/12 Reaction9
AP10 Grit4 Crunch0 DR3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
Power-8
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Chirni77] 3AP, 1d6+2, 40/40 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Reactive
Knife: [Sharp Edge] 3AP, 1d3+M
--
[Gasmask] 4AP, Immune to Particles and Hazards.
[Pistol] 3AP, 1d6, 18/18 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Quickdraw
Multitool
x1 Smoke
x2 Field Kit

>>2721347
Trencher Scram! Thank the shining stars you're here, this operation is going pear-shaped and fast!

C'mon, hero, get out there! Time to bend something more than spoons!

Rolled 7, 7 = 14
[Grand Kineticist]
You may apply force to any hex within GRIT at 2 force per AP.
You may direct and move force from any hex within GRIT to any other hex within GRIT for 4 AP. This requires an Accuracy roll.

>"Force" is a non-elemental expression of pure mechanical energy. Apply it to damage, to move or to be more subtle and add layers of DR.
>Yes you can grab an explosion from one hex and move it into another. You can overwatch this.

>>2721359
>I think I've g-got it, Trenchers.
Thanks Liren.

>>2721371
>>4AP: Stake a Claim! Plant Flag on my new position.
>Deploy Field Station at flag. Surgeon heals Deadmeat. 3 Supplies.
>Deploy 1 Trooper at flag. Trooper drags Rug back for revival. 1 Supply.

Still thinking of my action.

>>2721366
>>2721353
Center-North squad is handled.
>>2721347
1 of Center-South is handled.

Bikers and 1 of Center-South need to be handled. I’ll mind control one of Center-South squad to grenade the bikers.

>>2721323
"Ahhh I really wanted one of those swords...."
"Deadmeat cover the west I'll cover the east"
>Move 1 222 333 444 33

==EverG==
Ht 18 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 12 Grit 8
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: [StormShield]
18 HP
4 DR
[Bulky] - Can't Sprint, -1 Accuracy. Replace primary weapon or keep one and take -4 AP.
[Flash] - Detonate a flashcharge for 1 HP. Targets viewing shield within Range roll HT vs Blind.

[Magnified]
+6 HT, +2 AP, +4 Grit.
Grit adds to melee damage
Lift and throw any same size or smaller object in melee range.
Spend 1 AP to recover 1 HT.

>>2721323
>Convert 1 Focus to AP (+1 AP)
>Plant an Emitter (-6 AP)
>Move 222 (-3 AP)
>Throw Frag Grenade 22223 (-4 AP)

==[Re] Cube==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
---
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
---
[Light] DR1, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Manipulator Array (Matter)]

Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2 (-1 | x1), Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

Rolled 5, 2, 6 = 13 (3d6)

>>2721381
>>2721347
CHANGE OF PLANS
>move 55
>take cover
>move grenade explosion on top of unit 5565 from me
"Here goes!"

==Scram==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Grand Kineticist]
You may apply force to any hex within GRIT at 2 force per AP.
You may direct and move force from any hex within GRIT to any other hex within GRIT for 4 AP. This requires an Accuracy roll.
--
Hand1: CIW-82 (2d6+4, ammo 30/30(2), RoF1/5,2; AP 4, [Sl] +1 to hit, 1 aoe, everyone, -1 cover per AP extra)
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2721323
"Moving south"
>Move: 4,4,4,4,4,4,4,5,5,5
>Burn 4 focus and build a trench underneath me for 4 Dr,.
>-If possible face side 6 for free if not please burn a focus.

==Lukar==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Armor: Medium (DR 3)
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)

>>2721348
Accuracy and range. You deliver a standard melee attack to the grenade, so it might not go so far. But it is faster and could pay off better than picking it up carefully and throwing it.

You're better off picking it up and throwing it (1+4 AP), but again, you might miss... It is dangerous.

Try to use FIELDCRAFT to EXAMINE the hostiles.

TacPenetration measures our current penetration of the enemy commnet. As the primary TechOp responsible has a crunch of 4, minus standard defences of 1, our penetration at this time is 3.

A TechOp might ... need that for something!

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>>2721323
But 6 Black Rebus Agents? They work ten man squads.

... ZOOM AND ENHANCE

Trencher Rookie, ResOp Hemera - your resonance scan! They must be in the barracks, searching for their target!

>>2721428
>... ZOOM AND ENHANCE
kek

>>2721420
>You're better off picking it up and throwing it (1+4 AP), but again, you might miss... It is dangerous.
Isn't it still possible to miss with a melee attack, or does the melee attack throw it back within Grit as range?

>>2721400
>I’ll mind control one of Center-South squad to grenade the bikers.
Once I extend my mind control range with AP, is the range I can control an enemy within that AP-boosted range before it breaks? Or can I move them beyond my AP-boosted range so long as I have mind control AP?
For example I boost it to 8 hexes, invest 2 AP in mind controlling a unit, and then move it 2 hexes away so it's 10 hexes from myself. Would it still work, or would the mind control break early?

Rolled 4, 4, 1 = 9 (3d6)

>>2721323
- Spear Nine this is Gladii Actual. Copy request, denied. New objectives: Get to the extract point immediately, Spear Nine. If we can't have him, no one can. Heavy bombardment to begin in 600 seconds.

> Add 8 AP from Focus
> Eval x16 and Spoof Orders

==Foly==
Ht 10 Focus 10/12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Effect 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Processing-12
--
Hands: CIW-82

Rolled 6, 1, 6 = 13 (3d6)

>>2721323
>>2721400
>Control: Agent at 5x8. +4 Range AP. Move 1. Throw frag at 6x5 5x2. Evaluate. 4+1+4+1 AP.
Roll for controlled agent.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range.
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

>>2721353
>>Generate 9 points of time using 12 AP to [Rewind] the grenade right before the pin is pulled. It should move back to the sender and explode there.
>>2721409
>>move grenade explosion on top of unit 5565 from me
So the grenade will be moved back into the grenadier's hand, then the explosion will be moved to a Center-South agent? Odd.

>>2721466
I have my reasons to suspect that the resop fucked up
This is just a contingency

>>2721437
WILLIAMS

YOU MOTHERFUCK--

... This is Spear Nine, confirming.

>>2721436
In the case of trying to melee a grenade, we assume you can't miss as prone target that does not defend, on the ground.

Same as you can't technically miss the broad side of a barn.

You can move them beyond that range - think of it as a single high density information burst. You expand range, then "Send" a command of (example) 6 further AP, Trencher.

They then carry that out!

It's . . . spooky.

==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter)
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 7, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
Tr9 | Rookie [ 12, Focus 12]
Tr10 | Scram [Ht 12, Focus 12]
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
A2 [ South West]
--
Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
BlueRat: 2 Veterans
--
Supplies: 15

--

Deadmeat stakes a claim, and finds some supplies! Huzzah.

Blue Rat looks ... grumpy.

--

We put enough fireworks into the zone to rival the output of the desert sun.

[ Crater Phase ]

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>>2721510
What was that, Command?

Restart the monitors?

>>2721453
>>Control: Agent at 5x8. +4 Range AP. Move 1. Throw frag at 6x5 5x2. Evaluate. 4+1+4+1 AP.
Is it possible to make the Agent move to 6, then throw grenade at 6x4 5? If so, I'd like to do that. I assumed it wasn't possible because of the obstacle and barbed wire.

>>2721480
If I were to extend my range to both Scan and mind control someone, would I need to extend my range twice for Scan and mind control, or only once because it's a set?

>>2721156
>>[Fieldcraft + Psionics] Survey/scout area and map. Evaluate x6 Fieldcraft. Evaluate x5 Psionics. 1+6+1+5 AP (3 Focus)
>>2721245
>Tr9 | Rookie [ 12, Focus 12]
How much AP did I expend? I assume because it's a combo the skill was the lowest one of the combo, making it 1+1+6?

>>2721522
I used all of your AP - and Hemera helped by creating a scan of potential timelines. So we used both - 7 + 6, 3 Focus.

It's what allowed us to pierce together everything VERY QUICKLY.

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
>Re2 | Cube [0 HT, 14 Focus](Matter) [ Bleeding Out]
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 7, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
>Tr9 | Rookie [ 0, Focus 9] [ Bleeding Out]
Tr10 | Scram [Ht 12, Focus 12]
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
A2 [ South West]
--
Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
BlueRat: 2 Veterans
ParaMedic:1 Trooper
--
Supplies: 15

--

Trencher Rookie needs a field kit IMMEDIATELY
ResOp Cube need a field kit IMMEDIATELY.

>Once fieldkitted, you can act immediately. Thank the stars for adrenaline injectors.

--

"The Vanadians are packing heat. By the all the purple robes of the Emperor, praise be for sandbags. I think I lost a tooth.

Allright, you lot, you heard the man in the bunker. Rain is going to drop in 574.

Six, get out of here. See you at the rendezvous.
Five, you bike is busted. Set it to detonate, then head towards Seven and Eight. Yeah do I sound like I care your rib is broken? I think half my face is on fire. Snap to.

Two, Three, Four? On mine . . . Shoot to wound.

HEY

YOU BLUE COATED TALENT THIEVES
WE'RE NOT HERE FOR YOU

I RESPECT YOU. PROFESSIONAL COURTESY, YEAH. TRENCHER TRAINING IS PISS EASY BUT YOU GUYS HAVE A LOT OF HEART. LIKE CUTE, ADORABLE THREE LEGGED DOGS TRYING TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN OR BLIND, DEAF SQUIRRELS NIBBLING THROUGH A HAND GRENADE IT THINKS IS A NUT.

KEEP YOUR HERETIC HEADS DOWN, DON'T GET IN MY WAY AND WE'LL LET YOU GET OUT OF HERE IN ONE PIECE. GOTTA MAKE A SHOW OF IT, BUT I THINK YOUR PEOPLE MIGHT EVEN LIVE THROUGH IT.

THIS ENTIRE FACILITY IS ABOUT TO DEVELOP A FATAL ATTRACTION BANESHELLS AND THE UNDERGROUND IS FULL OF THINGS THAT BLEED POISON, BREATHE ACID AND EAT BULLETS.

YOU CAN HAVE IT.

NOW DUCK !! "

[ Trenchers ]
>That bike west is retreating and will exit the map
>The Black Rebus are trying to cross the river to meet up with their team.

>Slow turn nowwwww.

>>2721366
S-sorry Trencher!

The SkimSwarm is a remotely operated droneswarm that our TechOp Personnel can call in and operate. That's . . . you!

--

They have 10 AP and Skill = The Drones. Simultaneous distributed cores, that sort of thing. You give them a general order, and they can manipulate the environment, operate things and even get your coffee! And the new models have enough lift in their rotos that they can pick up and carry small objects.

They're very hard to hit because of their nimble movements and quite sturdy, but there's no redundancy at all. And they're just no good against grenades. So... don't pilot them into bullets, allright?

10 AP, Skill = Drones
13 Reaction but 2 HP per drone.
They can Construct and Destruct, move and grab, and Evaluate for people!
(And don't tell Command this, but we tweaked the target pointers to overcharge the battery banks so they can also destruct. . . people)

If someone tries to hack them, nearest TechOp defends automatically. If you don't, they're not very safe.

>>2721516
>Veterans get art upgrade.
>Their face when wearing gas masks.
I wasn't ready for this.

>>2721468
And you were right, thanks.

>>2721564
That makes sense.

>>2721583
Well, we underestimated them severely. I should've spent focus to move out of the way. This isn’t like fighting the Pytherians.

Rolled 1, 4, 4, 4, 1, 3 = 17 (6d6)

>>2721583

>Hack Black Rebus soldiers SW, with drones help, spoof imagines of my own movement to trigger OW (-3 AP)
>Move 5, 4, 4, 4
>Fire GL twice 5, 5, 5, 5, 5


==Tatiana==
Ht 6/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
--
Hand1: Vindicator GL

>>2721598
>>2721593

>Move SkimSwarm together 5
>Move Skim Swarm 5, 5, 4, 4
>Construct Cover at strength 2 @ 5, 6

>>2721583
>>Tr9 | Rookie [ 0, Focus 9] [ Bleeding Out]
>Re2 | Cube [0 HT, 14 Focus](Matter) [ Bleeding Out]
Am we able to use Focus to pull through?

Am we able to give 0 AP commands or orders while bleeding out?

>>2721601
Focus also works!

And yes

Shouting for a medic is, I believe, a time honored battle field tradition.

>>2721583
Is it acceptable to burn or frag the Barracks, or should we try keeping it intact to loot?
>That bike west is retreating and will exit the map
>The Black Rebus are trying to cross the river to meet up with their team.
Should we stop them? What happens if we don't?

>>2721604
>Pull through 1 HT. 1 Focus.
Thinking of the rest of my action.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
Ht 1/12 Focus 8/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range.
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

>>2721583
Will you let me go back to mommy?

>Deploy at the flag

==[Re] Carrie==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
--
Hands: Manipulator Array (Matter)

>>2721583
>DEPLOY AT FLAG A


Ht12/12 Focus12/12 Reaction9
AP10 Grit4 Crunch0 DR3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hands: Veritas 1d6 AMMO 8 (2 clips) ROF (1,1) AP! 4 [Blast] Always hits for extra shots
Knife: [Sharp Edge] 1d3+M
--
[Gasmask] 4AP, Immune to Particles and Hazards.
[Pistol] 1d6, 18/18 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Quickdraw
Multitool
x2 Smoke
x2 Frag
x2 Flash
x2 Field Kit

>>2721583
>>2721763
Scratch that command, deploying at B.

Swapping out to a Stormshield, too.

Ability is already rolled.

[Ascendant Transpatiality]
“Here - There - Everywhere!”
( Tether an object within GRIT to another object within GRIT for 3 AP.
Roll RANGE to tether at range.
Warp OR fling tethered objects from their current location with 1 AP, rolling accuracy.
Tethered objects move when their anchor point does. Tethers may stack. )

Apologies on making the navigators lives difficult again.

>>2721604
When bleeding out, does one still have access to their full AP? Are they able to use field kits on themselves with AP instead of focus?

>>2721359
What's the stats of the Veterans? What gear do Troopers and Veterans come with? Can we select them, like giving them Storm shields?
Since it's possible to [Command] instead of [Link] a Troopers-only squad, would giving them a Veteran more effective when [Command]ed and in general?

>>2721032
>How many units can one drag at a time? Does it scale with anything, say Grit or using the B-Tank?
I'm going to guess 1 body for each point of grit, and 1 AP to pick up each body. For stuff like dragging a dead squad of Troopers.
>>2720639
>[Magnified]
Going off by this trait here.

>>2721516
>>2721583
>They kicked the grenade away.
So mind controlling them to throw a grenade has the same problems. Do our frags have the same delayed fuse? Is there a way to cook the grenade?

>>2721600
>@
I didn't think of using that to abbreviate "at."

>>2721583
>Deploy 1 Trooper @ flag. Heal Cube if he isn't pulling through himself.
>Deploy 6 Troopers under BlueRat @ flag. BlueRat and Troopers cover ParaMedic.
>Surgeon heals Deadmeat if possible.

Still thinking of the rest of my action. I’m thinking of stun or fire canistering the Agents. Stun canister would hit all the ones at foot without potentially killing [Tr8] before he can be evacced. However, the fire canister could finish them off before they somehow restored all their AP in the same phase.
My other concern is if they Evaluated the base range of their Overwatch so that sprinting into it would be in a wider Range than usual.

>pic
What’s that sign that says “log” next to [Tr8]’s corpse mean?
What does the orange overwatch symbol underlayed over the red overwatch symbol mean? There's 2 overwatches?

>>2721903
To answer your question on grenades, all grenades go off on the turn after you pull the pin. The 4AP spent for them is for grabbing the consumable and pulling the pin/trigger. This means you can ready *cook* a grenade on one turn by spending the AP and when you throw the grenade on your next turn it costs *0* AP to do so.

Rolled 1, 3, 4 = 8 (3d6)

>>2721913
Thanks. I'll make a command to indicate that next time. Is there a way to set change a grenade's fuse, or does cooking have to be done?

>>2721903
>My other concern is if they Evaluated the base range of their Overwatch so that sprinting into it would be in a wider Range than usual.
>>2721598
>>Hack Black Rebus soldiers SW, with drones help, spoof imagines of my own movement to trigger OW (-3 AP)
That's already handled, nevermind.
Is expending AP for +Range the same as Evaluate, or is it counted differently for stuff like Overwatch’s base range to activate?

>Sprint 5x7 6. 2 Focus, 4 AP.
>Shoot fire canisters @ 6x6. Expend 6 ammo. +2 Range AP. 5+2 AP (1 Focus).
>Spend focus to move out of flame as needed.

>>2721583
>Warn ParaMedic of Agents' Overwatch.
>Warn team of fire canister.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
Ht 1/12 Focus 5/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range.
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

>>2721920
>>Sprint 5x7 6. 2 Focus, 4 AP.
>>2721598
>>Hack Black Rebus soldiers SW, with drones help, spoof imagines of my own movement to trigger OW (-3 AP)
After their OW is triggered, that is.

>>2721583
>>2721903
>>Deploy 6 Troopers under BlueRat @ flag. BlueRat and Troopers cover ParaMedic.
>Deploy 1 Veteran 3 Trooper at A2. Intercept biker.
The 2-4 squads should coordinate to take out remaining Agents. The biker and the one on the bridge should be the only ones remaining after the fire canister. Ideally capture the last survivor for intel.

>>2721920

Aren't you down to 1HT for all of this? A stray bullet and you're going down. I don't care if you're senior officer on the field, sit the hell down and let us patch you up.

>>2721952
Aren't you down to 1HT for all of this? A stray bullet and you're going down.
Yes.
> I don't care if you're senior officer on the field, sit the hell down and let us patch you up.
Too late. Already sprinting like a maniac.
>>2721920
I already rolled too. I don't think there's much I can change in my action.

>>2721958
If I could react this turn I would tether you to me and force you to get healed. Sadly the rules of this cruel reality prevent that.

Now I have to expose myself to do the healing, see? I'm gonna have to run under enemy fire over to your position to either slap a syringe in you or grab your dogtag.

In terms of tactics I think we need to drop a flag and some fortifications in the middle of the map because we need quicker access to troops and supplies than that little cubbyhole at the bottom.

Also, since you're up north, I'd secure that legionnaire supply shed if you make it. I'd rather not get overrun by red's in plate.

>>2721962
>If I could react this turn I would tether you to me and force you to get healed. Sadly the rules of this cruel reality prevent that.
"You sound like my doctor after last mission."
>Now I have to expose myself to do the healing, see? I'm gonna have to run under enemy fire over to your position to either slap a syringe in you or grab your dogtag.
I can redeploy after this turn to the flag > move over to field station. Assuming I'm not already riddled with bullets or burning to death.

>In terms of tactics I think we need to drop a flag and some fortifications in the middle of the map because we need quicker access to troops and supplies than that little cubbyhole at the bottom.
Since we already have 3 veterans and 9 troopers on combat duty, I think we can divert a squad to secure building 5 after we handle the Agents.
>Also, since you're up north, I'd secure that legionnaire supply shed if you make it. I'd rather not get overrun by red's in plate.
When you say shed, do you mean the garage at North-East, or the crates at South-East? [Re1] or [Te5] would be closer to North-East garage to plant a flag.

>>2721583
>Spend 10 AP to generate 20 units of force
>Apply force to closest enemy. Straight up.
"It's time for you to... scram..."

==Scram==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Grand Kineticist]
You may apply force to any hex within GRIT at 2 force per AP.
You may direct and move force from any hex within GRIT to any other hex within GRIT for 4 AP. This requires an Accuracy roll.
--
Hand1: CIW-82 (2d6+4, ammo 30/30(2), RoF1/5,2; AP 4, [Sl] +1 to hit, 1 aoe, everyone, -1 cover per AP extra)
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2721969
>>2721381
>You may apply force to any hex within GRIT at 2 force per AP.
>You may direct and move force from any hex within GRIT to any other hex within GRIT for 4 AP. This requires an Accuracy roll.
>>2721583
Isn't your [Grit] 4, meaning your Range of 4 is too low for the enemies that are 10+ hexes away?

>>2721976
Oh, there is no longer an enemy there.
Hmm...

>>2721964

>I can redeploy after this turn to the flag move over to field station. Assuming I'm not already riddled with bullets or burning to death.

Just like *that*? Well that's a neat trick.

>Since we already have 3 veterans and 9 troopers on combat duty, I think we can divert a squad to secure building 5 after we handle the Agents.

Agreed, but I have a feeling a safe haven right at the intersection will be valuable at some point in the future. Fortify up right at the intersection where the agents are now. You can have a good shot at any place reinforcements could come from. Slap a flag down, keep medics around. Leave some grunts to hold down our bunker regardless of how many trenchers hang around it. Useful.

>When you say shed, do you mean the garage at North-East, or the crates at South-East? [Re1] or [Te5] would be closer to North-East garage to plant a flag.

Take a look at>>2720632

I'm talking about the building circled (1).

That garage (2) already seems secure enough for now.

The pytherians have a whole underground base right under our feet, you see? I don't want some pathfinders opening up a secret hatch and suddenly have a wave of legionnaires on us. Either blow it up or take it for ourselves, they have better shields than us and I'd LIKE one.

>>2721969
>>2721583
Change of plans.
>move 4444
>take cover
>spend 2 AP making 4 units of force to protect Trencher Lukar from oncoming fire.

==Scram==
Ht 12/12 Focus 12/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Grand Kineticist]
You may apply force to any hex within GRIT at 2 force per AP.
You may direct and move force from any hex within GRIT to any other hex within GRIT for 4 AP. This requires an Accuracy roll.
--
Hand1: CIW-82 (2d6+4, ammo 30/30(2), RoF1/5,2; AP 4, [Sl] +1 to hit, 1 aoe, everyone, -1 cover per AP extra)
Armor: Medium (DR 3)

Inventory:
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M, multitool)

>>2721984
Yeah, it's right there underneath my pistol listing.
Frags scare me anyways. I'm sure you understand.

>>2721980
>Just like *that*? Well that's a neat trick.
>>2714461
>You can redeploy if there is a clear route for 4 AP.
There are limitations, but it's more efficient than sprinting back there from here. I don't know if it's possible to redeploy to initial deployment zones.

>>2721962
>Also, since you're up north, I'd secure that legionnaire supply shed if you make it. I'd rather not get overrun by red's in plate.
>>2720632
>The security checkpoint houses legionnaire armor and extra weaponry. As in Imai, if we can gain control of it before the Pytherians know we're here, we deny them the fielding of heavier units.
>>2721980
>I'm talking about the building circled (1).
It wasn't called a shed before so I got confused.

>>2721980
>Agreed, but I have a feeling a safe haven right at the intersection will be valuable at some point in the future. Fortify up right at the intersection where the agents are now. You can have a good shot at any place reinforcements could come from. Slap a flag down, keep medics around. Leave some grunts to hold down our bunker regardless of how many trenchers hang around it. Useful.
>The pytherians have a whole underground base right under our feet, you see? I don't want some pathfinders opening up a secret hatch and suddenly have a wave of legionnaires on us. Either blow it up or take it for ourselves, they have better shields than us and I'd LIKE one.
Could work. We'd need to capture more supply before we could deploy that many flags without overextending ourselves. I would think in-between the barbed wire barricade would have better sightlines into building 5. Flag A and future flag B could nearly overwatch each other from that position.
Flag A has a possible sightline into building 3 through that small hole in its South-East wall.

>>2721984
>Trencher Scram didn't you deploy with flashes smokes and medkits? Might want to double check your pack. (This goes for all you new trenchers)
>>2720708
You mean [Tr6]? Deadmeat's the only one without it listed.

>>2721987
Oh no, I don't.
>>2721920
>VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
>>2720507
>>2720486
I took the Vindicator GL. Chirni77 is the only weapon that comes with [Reactive].

>>2721990
>I took the Vindicator GL. Chirni77 is the only weapon that comes with [Reactive].

Huh, I thought that was a trencher thing not a gun thing. Good to know.

>>2721994
I thought so at first too. I was fortunate I didn't get into a scenario where [Reactive] was needed until I figured it out after I got the Vindicator GL. This is the first round since I switched to it that i got shot, and that's because I misgauged my allies' actions' effectiveness.

>>2721990
Could work. We'd need to capture more supply before we could deploy that many flags without overextending ourselves. I would think in-between the barbed wire barricade would have better sightlines into building 5. Flag A and future flag B could nearly overwatch each other from that position.
Flag A has a possible sightline into building 3 through that small hole in its South-East wall.

If this mission becomes prolonged and needs to be defended like the last one having a diagonal bunker that runs from where you stated to where I stated (going between the two pieces of barbed wire barricade) might be a good idea, though a bit of an adventurous endeavor, since it would need a few hands or one man with a good bit of time to set up right. Also it might want to be noted that if I'm reading the situation right Due to the efforts of Foly the Vanadians are retreating to their extraction point. If they realize they've been duped they'll be back for blood. We may want to set bombs down on the western side once their survivors leave.

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>>2722000
>Due to the efforts of Foly the Vanadians are retreating to their extraction point. If they realize they've been duped they'll be back for blood. We may want to set bombs down on the western side once their survivors leave.
>>2721920
>>2721949
Already intercepting to them. Assuming they don't Overwatch me to death, which shouldn’t they because >>2721598 Tatiana is spoofing them, 4/6 will be guaranteed to be instantly killed. 1/6 will most likely be instantly killed from adding all the flame canisters together and expanding initial AoE. The biker will likely be the only survivor, and 3 squads are being rerouted to surround him.
After that I was going to sprint to them to call in a gas bombardment, but you want me to get healed so I'll go back to flag after this turn.

>>2722000
>If this mission becomes prolonged and needs to be defended like the last one having a diagonal bunker that runs from where you stated to where I stated (going between the two pieces of barbed wire barricade) might be a good idea, though a bit of an adventurous endeavor, since it would need a few hands or one man with a good bit of time to set up right.
I tried illustrating possible flag locations and sightlines to see what would work. Here’s what I got.

>>2722018
Looks like you've got it all planned out boss. I hope you've got it right.

If you have a suggestion on my course of action next turn, I'd be willing to listen. I'm spawning in B with a shield, what's my objective?

>I tried illustrating possible flag locations and sightlines to see what would work. Here’s what I got.

Looks good. Might want to throw down a flag in the armory if we can get over there later. Maximum map prescence.

>>2722025
>Looks like you've got it all planned out boss. I hope you've got it right.
I did learn from last turn to look at rolls more closely.
>>2720651
>>2721437
>>2721510
So far Tatiana's spoof has been demonstrated to be an auto-success. Tatiana's frag canisters are a Dud, so I don't think I'll be friendly fired.

>If you have a suggestion on my course of action next turn, I'd be willing to listen. I'm spawning in B with a shield, what's my objective?
I'm not sure. I don't typically plan expecting others to be active, given how often players AFK during turns. I was planning on depending entirely on the AI and any posts that came in.

I'm thinking of what flag to place first, the light-blue one on South-East or the dark blue one on Center. I'm fairly close to both, closer to the Center.
I'm thinking of the South-East because the fire will spread for a bit. Both the fire and fire's smoke will deter attacks from that direction for a while.

We know the >>2721245
>>Barracks/Armory still unknown.
>>2720632
>If we take too long, some of the on-site security may respond by attempting a sally from the entrance. Alternatively, if more Pytherians that make it into the corridors of the facility, we're going to have to go room by room once we sweep the place.
Barracks and the Entrance are potential enemy spots or deployment zones, so the sooner that's secured the less likely we'll be overrun.
I’m thinking you should secure the Entrance. Your Storm Shield means you won’t have to worry about sudden reinforcements or how there’s still fog of war in that building.

>>2721437
>- Spear Nine this is Gladii Actual. Copy request, denied. New objectives: Get to the extract point immediately, Spear Nine. If we can't have him, no one can. Heavy bombardment to begin in 600 seconds.
>>2721583
>Allright, you lot, you heard the man in the bunker. Rain is going to drop in 574.
Based on this there's about 30 seconds in between each phase. So we have about 19 phases or 10 turns before they wise up, assuming they don't find out before then. It’s already been 7 turns so far, 4 without combat. At our rate I think by 10 turns we’ll have already secured the Barracks.

>>2722018
Why do you want our flag to be easily attackable from every direction?

>>2722050
Which one are you referring to?

>>2722050
If you are referring to planting a flag in the middle, that problem is solved by building a bunker there and putting fortifications around it. If we clear and secure as we go then we won't get overwhelmed later.

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

>>2721583
They're retreating, no need to fight them now. Just let them go and neither of us get hurt. Easy. Save bullets for the things underground I say.
I'm gonna signal bounce off of their comms and brick their TIs connection, that way they don't get any new orders, standby.

> Eval x8
> Analyze op-for comms

==Foly==
Ht 10 Focus 2/12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Effect 4
--
Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Processing-12
--
Hands: CIW-82

>>2722061
>>2722055
Yes, I'm referring to the middle one, and I'm questioning if it's necessary at all, given that we're storming the Entrance and leaving the map after we drive the Agents away. The flag at the Entrance would be sufficient for all purposes.

Rolled 3, 2, 4, 4, 3, 3, 6, 4, 6 = 35 (9d6)

>>2721583
"Oh my, that looks painful. Let me ease your pain."
>move 4
>recast [Rewind] on Cube (9 points of time)
>recast [Rewind] on Cube (9 points of time)
>Burn 4 AP to generate 3 points of time 54, creating a statis bubble

==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
--
Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

>>2722067
Personally I'd agree with that statement. The Center one was from a conversation where the enemy could continue deploying from outside, the bunker, or perhaps anywhere. What we'd do to secure all possible deployment zones, and how fortifications and sightlines would be used to keep them secure. It was educational.
Primarily I want to use the South-East and flag A to secure the Entrance for infiltration and extraction, so we don't get funneled and ganked on the way in or out. Having greater map presence would be nice, but I want to save on supplies and time that would be spent securing the flags on saving it for whatever is in the underground. There’s also how I set fire to the Center. We'll likely have 1 Veteran and 3 Troopers on each flag, which should suffice if they spend their spare time on entrenching.

>>2722114
I completely share this sentiment.

>>2721583
>Move 66 1 2 1 (5AP)
>Check the papers (4AP)
>Move 4 5 4 (3AP)
>Look 1

==EverG==
Ht 18 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 12 Grit 8
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
Hand1: [StormShield]
18 HP
4 DR
[Bulky] - Can't Sprint, -1 Accuracy. Replace primary weapon or keep one and take -4 AP.
[Flash] - Detonate a flashcharge for 1 HP. Targets viewing shield within Range roll HT vs Blind.

[Magnified]
+6 HT, +2 AP, +4 Grit.
Grit adds to melee damage
Lift and throw any same size or smaller object in melee range.
Spend 1 AP to recover 1 HT.

>>2721903
Pull Through / Shrug It Off allows you to power through HT loss and Penalties ( stun or shock from grenades, Terror, etc )

Bleeding Out is actually a status penalty, representing profuse bleeding. Spend Focus to recover HT wnd you’ve regained it, but you’ll also need to fix the Bleed.

That means the total cost is circa 6 focus ( 5 ht safety, 1 bleed reduction). So you can do it yourself, its just not effecient.

You still need a field kit, and since you have no AP when holding your guts in, spending Focus to try and get AP is a non-starter. Even if you nix the bleeding, your status only refreshes at turn end - and you’d be fine from next turn.

Essentially, you can Focus enough to pull through and heroically survive but you need outside help to properly get back in the fight this turn.

>>2721903
The “log” is blood and apophenia. Happens sometimes. Just random spray.

>>2721583
"Don't worry, I'm not dead yet."

>Spend 6 Focus to Pull through, healing to 5 and reducing bleed.

==[Re] Cube==
Ht 10 Focus 14 (-6 | 8) Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
---
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
---
[Light] DR1, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Manipulator Array (Matter)]

Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x1, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M)

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>>2721583
"Scram get in here and position the shield with me..Good? Good let's get this show on the road."
>-Wait for scram to get into the trench with me.
>Expand the trench into a pillbox using 8 ap to get walls on every direction spend 6 focus and 2 ap to upgrade the DR of it so that it becomes a 8 Dr pill box with me....Do i have to specify a opening or is it impossible to get out?
>-Ponder how stealing dice works while I build the quickest and dirtiest pillbox known to man.

==Lukar==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Armor: Medium (DR 3)
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)

>>2721594
. . . no, Rebus Agents aren't your standard Pytherian goons. The Legion relies on Pathfinders to scout, Legionnaires to hold and Theurges to plan. It's a trifecta. Each one unit can rely on others to shore up failings.

Rebus Agents are selected from promising Legionnaires and transferred to a different training track. These guys are Senatorial Intelligence Service, but not the usual spooks and spies. Back Rebus only deploys when someone wants something gone. They're not going to go down without a fight.

But it still doesn't explain why they're /here/, Trencher. Only what they did.

>>2721622
If they retreat out of here, they retreat out of here. They're not what we came for. Put them down if you can and we might learn something, capture one of them and we can ask questions, but in the end, our objective is inside that facility.

This is a secondary concern, at best.

>>2721903
The Troopers deploy with Rifles and FragGrenades.
Rifles are Single Shot, high Accuracy Weapons that deal 2d6 damage. Recent improvements have given them 2 DR standard defences. Their Tac Score is 7.

Command didn't want to trust regular troopers with rapid fire weaponry. They're... very enthusiastic volunteer conscripts.

Veterans deploy with Chirnis, a Full Kit and Attitude. Their Tac Score is 12.

As demonstrated by the redoubtable SPC Jenkins, a Trooper Squad lead by a Veteran displays a marked increase in combat effectiveness, simply because the higher Tac of the Veteran allows better coordination.

While we could technically give the soldiers new gear, HIgh Command frowns on the paperwork and we're close to being shut down as is. You can issue them Specialized Gear at 2 Supply per Gear.

>While interesting, AI Allies are not meant to be micromanaged or customised in that manner. They're there to help you accomplish an objective. If you really want to, it is possible, but it's going to be expensive. If this is of keen interest, Command will investigate the possibility of expanding the Support Services.

>>2721903
Frags usually detonate on the turn after they are thrown (Your Phase Throw - Enemy Phase - Detonate at end of Enemy Phase/Start of your Phase, a full "turn" being phase + phase).

Grenades can be cooked - spend 4 AP to prepare and it is in your hand, and you can throw it for 1 AP /next/ turn, at which point it immediately detonates.

You will notice Pytherians do this a lot.

Timers for Grenades can be set. Do it when you throw them. Define phases or turns. Trying to set a timer of 0 to bypass the "turn" standard requirement means it detonates in your hand.

>>2721903
The Rebus Agents have prepared 1 overwatch facing NE. Red/Orange overwatches indicate that this is a MULTIFIRE OVERWATCH. These guys are packing heavy assault kit.

>>2721913
>>2721913
Costs 1 AP. Any non-listed action has an assume cost of 1, as a sanity measure. Any action that requires direct physical interaction with the world have a basic cost of 4.

Eg: "Pick Up Thing: 1 AP"
"Check this area, 1 AP"
"Kick open this door, 1 AP)

but
"Move These Boxes Over There: 4 AP"
"Drag these corpses over here to form a pile of cover" 4 AP
"Grapple this target in melee" 4AP

Rolls vs Accuracy and FieldCraft are done a lot in these instances. While a 1 AP to look at someone might seem impressive, it costs 3 AP to get a 90% success chance ( 1 AP to Examine, 2 Ap for +2 Fieldcraft, roll vs 14) and margins are used to gauge success. If you really want to investigate something, it takes more time.

The only way to do something at no cost should be some Trencher Talents. If you see any other no-cost actions, please inform Command so they can correct their papers!

>>2721920
This question needs a bit of careful consideration.

The Environment Conditions set the range. Usually at -1 per 3, 4 or 5.

You can Evaluate to get +1, nixing some range penalty. This effectively expands your range. Not all abilities can do this - Trencher Abilities are very specific in how much it costs for +Range.

Guns get +1 to hit by Evaluating, which means +range given how they work.
This usually translates to +3-4 range, because the +1 cancel out the malus from range.

Chemsprayers, thrown items, ResOp Abilities, Trencher Abilities spend 1 AP for +1 Range. This is very different, and means guns will universally have a range superiority.

For Overwatches, they function like attacks, just delayed and usually with a cue of "Enemy acts in direction I am looking". You can expand your range of overwatching with normal Ap to expand range, since you're aiming down the sights. Just gives you +Gun.

Overwatches usually don't trigger past 2x Range, simply because THAT IS THE STANDARD UNIT VISION CONE. You can /see/ things beyond it, and FoW Tends to clear beyond it, but in the chaos of the battlefield it is easy to mistake things at longer range.

This is also why sometimes things "pop in" when you get closer. You only saw it then.

>>2721980
It costs 4 AP and requires a clear route to redeploy to a flag. It's why we like planting them all over.

>>2721994
The Chirni Balanaces vs other weapons by allowing you a free dodge or a free attack. It's meant for CQC environments. It also has a very high ammo capacity, and a generous ROF.

While the CIW puts out better shells, it handles less elegantly.

>>2722038
Spoofs auto-succeed at bypassing the electronic defenses of enemy systems, simply because our CommOps personnel are /that/ good.

You can think of it as mindcontrol for electronic units, they can send bunk orders easily.

Anything else requires a roll and some application of talent. Convincing the person on the other end of an incoming barrage, or tricking elite soldiers into mistaking a hologram ghost for yourself.

>>2722038
Phases are slightly more variable than that. they tend to take an Abstract Plot amount of time, for the purposes of narrative dramatics.

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Phew!

--

==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
>Re2 | Cube [0 HT, 14 Focus](Matter) [ Bleeding Out]
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 7, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
>Tr9 | Rookie [ 0, Focus 9] [ Bleeding Out]
Tr10 | Scram [Ht 12, Focus 12]
Re11 | Carrie [Ht 10, Focus 14](Matter)
Tr12 | Slacker [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
A2 [ South West]
--
Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
BlueRat: 2 Veterans
ParaMedic:1 Trooper
--
Supplies: 15

--

>>2721763
>>2721694
ResOp Carrie deployed
Trencher Slacker deployed

Take a turn!

>No other updates. Turn not quite yet.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUDw4oDl5NQ

>>2722153
>That means the total cost is circa 6 focus ( 5 ht safety, 1 bleed reduction). So you can do it yourself, its just not effecient.
What does 5 HT safety mean? You need 5 HT to be considered healthy enough to restore AP the next turn, or you need it to not considered liable to die from the next hit?
How much damage does bleed deal? Do other things give bleed?
How much time does one have before they Bleed Out?

>>2722018
>>2722038
There goes this plan.
>>2721949
>The 2-4 squads should coordinate to take out remaining Agents. The biker and the one on the bridge should be the only ones remaining after the fire canister. Ideally capture the last survivor for intel.
Guess this has to be cancelled, they won't make it like this.
>Deploy 1 Veteran 3 Trooper at A2. Intercept biker.
The new squad to be deployed deploys at B2. I’d like them to ask the Veteran to heal me and the rest to support the other squads.
>>Deploy 6 Troopers under BlueRat @ flag. BlueRat and Troopers cover ParaMedic.
>>2721903
>>Deploy 1 Trooper @ flag. Heal Cube if he isn't pulling through himself.
The effective 3 squads of 3 veterans and 9 Troopers covers the ParaMedic of 2 Troopers for anyone they need to heal or extract.
>>2722111
>>2722182
Since Cube is now stable, the next problem is extracting him from the LoF. He should be safe enough in that stasis bubble.

>>2721903
Oh! Lifesaving firemans carries and evacuation. Important question.

GRIT is usually representing of your more metaphysical, badassatitude.

You can carry one body per hand you have - usually two. Given slings and proper gear webbing, this doesn't count as unequipped a weapon. You just grab someones carry strap and get out of the fiery inferno they fell in.

That is to say

>1 AP to grab as always
>Get out of there, Trencher, with your bleeding buddy in tow.

And no, you can't sprint when you're carrying a friend.

But you could grab someone, drag them back into cover, then leave them there for now then sprint away?

>>2722230
Pytherian Bullets usually hit for >4

With 2-3 DR, having 5 HT is your "safety" zone for not immediately dirtnapping again! So it''s the "liable not to be dead from next hit"

You have one turn; it's a lot of bleeding.

And lots of things give bleed. It's why you have an HT score! Trenchers shrug that stuff off readily, but ResOps and others tend to be more fragile.

>I may reconsider allowing downed / bleeding units to act to help themselves
>Right now, it's meant to be a problem and someone else needs to get to you, but it might also bog gameplay down.

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>>2722228
>>2722202
>>2721583
Redoing turn, *Sigh* because rookie forgets to do stuff like ask people for a medic no one is around to do that.

>Move: 2,2,1,1,1,
>-Grab dumbfuck rookie for 1 ap
>Move: 4,4,4,4,5,5, dragging rookie btw and burn 2 focus.
>Burn 4 focus and inject him with a field kit while protecting him like he is my waifu/loli that needs to be protected.
>-Slap him for being an idiot who thinks he is a hero and doesn't need no medicine.
>-Lukar's face the entire time


==Lukar==
Ht 12 Focus 12 Reaction 9
AP 10 Brawn 4 Power 0
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
[Other Skill]-??
--
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Armor: Medium (DR 3)
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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As a notice there is a discord to help people coordinate, rather than redoing our turns every hour or so.
I'm not saying you should join it, but the reason we had 0 casualties was because of the discord and us talking in it in my interpretation. Link below


https://discord.gg/87Y3kz

>>2722228
Are clouds made of cotton candy?

>Put 10 Ap into Crunch
>Manifest - disintegrate the wall to 1, taking careful note of how much of the wall disintegrates per point of Crunch

==[Re] Carrie==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
--
Hands: Manipulator Array (Matter)

Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x2, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M)

>>2722114
I don't think anyone is going to be deploying from those, since everyone except the op-for we know about look like they are dead. What about... just securing the entrance?

>>2722153
Hey Command, can I evaluate an action then perform it next turn? Sometimes a guy has gotta work harder to get the brain juices flowing.

>>2722222
Mhmm, praise me more.

>>2722230
Damn nice job, keep it up and they'll make you captain in no time, then you get to sit on your ass in mission control and smoke cigars with beautiful tactical support officers while we're out here in the sand dying.

>>2722228
>>2722228
"Bluerats, move up behind my shield. We need to secure objective D. Move quick and watch my back."
>Actions

>Move 2,3,2,1,1,1,1,1,
>Throw smoke at 1,1 of my new position

Ht12/12 Focus12/12 Reaction9
AP10 Grit4 Crunch0 DR3
--
Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-12
--
[Medium] DR3, Consumables 4AP
Hand1: [Storm shield] 14/14 health, 4 Dr, [Bulky], [Flash]
Knife: [Sharp Edge] 1d3+M
--
[Gasmask] 4AP, Immune to Particles and Hazards.
[Pistol] 1d6, 18/18 [2/2], RoF +1/3 at 2, Quickdraw
Multitool
x2 Smoke
x2 Frag
x2 Flash
x2 Field Kit

>>2722202
>>2722242
>>2722245
Coordinate in thread if you want best results. Command actually reads everything.

Please be careful in assuming the validity of do-overs. They can readily get out of hand. Command is usually lenient because we all make mistakes, but multiple do-overs a turn makes reading orders very hard. Do it too much and... [boom].

This carries, but will have a 4 Focus “wait! No!” Cost from now on.

—


>>2722272
Evaluation does carry, but anything that shocks you risks disturbing your concentration. And its not much good to aim versus a target that then moves.

So its a risk.

There is also an effective skill cap of 20, and 18 always fail ( sometimes 17-18 ).

And yeah.
It’s a great job.
Hey TA, sashay down to the officer mess and get me a brandy—- Argh—- kzzzKkkzzz.

>>2722375
Oh no CC went and fell over his own keyboard six times. Then somehow managed to hit himself with a coffee mug.

This is... CA, stepping up! How are we all today?

>>2722272
Yep yep Techie Foly, other than the Rebus agents this is alllllllll corpses.

Unless a Theurge wanders in an causes them to Reanimate from being on Pytherian Sanctified ground, they won’t be a bother!!

But what’re the odds of that?

>>2722502
BURN ALL THE CORPSES IMMEDIATELY

>>2722518
It’s okay, Trencher.

Even an Archtheurge could only reanimate the entire field if every dead carcass belonged to a Faithful Legion; so no daggers or scars from the House Of Faith, no problem.

(I'm heading into work for several hours, so if this game updates someone please bot me. Generally I just want to be securing objective D but feel free to use me however. I just want to be useful if this game starts going strong when I have no means to post rather than just standing around waiting to die like a sack of meat holding a wall. Thanks guys.)

4chan wouldn’t let me post for a while.

>>2722239
>With 2-3 DR, having 5 HT is your "safety" zone for not immediately dirtnapping again! So it''s the "liable not to be dead from next hit"
1 HT is the minimum to be considered eligible for AP restoration? Shaking off bleed without healing means you're at 0 HT and can't restore AP, but you aren't danger of dying automatically?

>>2721622
>>Pull through 1 HT. 1 Focus.
>Then Shake it off. 1 Focus.
After that I can't do anything for this turn.
>>2722375
This carries, but will have a 4 Focus “wait! No!” Cost from now on.
Guess I can’t do that without chewing up the extra Focus cost then, and do nothing for this turn.

>>2722375
>Please be careful in assuming the validity of do-overs. They can readily get out of hand. Command is usually lenient because we all make mistakes, but multiple do-overs a turn makes reading orders very hard. Do it too much and... [boom].
I didn't do that before outside of clarification. I did submit my posts too late without indicating and that's how I missed a few turns worth of actions for characters in mission 4, which led to their deaths.

==Lt. "Rookie"==
Ht 1/12 Focus 7/12 Reaction 9
Ap 10 Grit 4 Crunch 0
--
Accuracy-13
Fieldcraft-12
[Controlled Psionics]-lvl 2
>[GRIT] is Range. 1 AP or Focus for +1 Range.
>Spend AP interchangeably on any unit. 1 AP or Focus to deal 3 HT damage. Auto-succeeds.
>Roll vs Accuracy to [SCAN+] thoughts within Range.
--
Det: [Medium] (DR 3; Consumables 4 AP)
Wpn: Weather is Range; uses Accuracy. Ammo can’t be looted off enemies.
Sharp Edge (always equipped; 1 hex Range {?}; 1d3+Mar dmg, +[Grit] on crit-success)
Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
VindicatorGL (ammo 6/6 (2/2); frag, smoke, fire, stun {TBD})
Kit: Multitool (1 AP = 1 point; [Construct], [Deconstruct], Detonator, String Out). Gasmask (4 AP; Immune to Particles and Hazards; -1 to hit; ½ vision cone).
Field Kit (ammo 2/2; restores 1d6+Mar, HT (Cures all afflictions) or FOCUS; uses Fieldcraft)
Grenades: [Grit]+3 is Range; uses Accuracy.
Smoke (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE {?}; -1 to hit per hex for projectiles, disables Overwatch).
Stun (ammo 2/2; 2 AoE, 3d6 AP dmg, -2 to Actions, disables Overwatch, ignores cover; Dud 17-18).
Frag (ammo 2/2; 1 AoE, 3d6+2 dmg, rend 1d3 armor; Dud 17-18).

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

>>2722242
But how good are these drugs?

>>2722683
>4chan wouldn’t let me post for a while.
Apparently making my post smaller worked? I don't know why.

>>2722216
>>Guns get +1 to hit by Evaluating, which means +range given how they work.
>This usually translates to +3-4 range, because the +1 cancel out the malus from range.
Wait, so 1 evaluate = 3-4 range? The -1 per 3-4 hexes isn't -1 every hex after the first 3-4 (4 in this mission)? So with weather at 4/-1. If one wants to shoot 8 hexes away without Range malus with a Chirni77 it'd be 3+1 AP?

>>2722203
>Veterans deploy with Chirnis, a Full Kit and Attitude. Their Tac Score is 12.
Are their stats higher in any areas compared to a Trooper besides Tac?
>>2682020
>So one might need to hack into, say, the control system for a Pytherian Light Walker, Vindicator Class. It might be said to have a Defense of 9. So a Tech Specialist with 3 Crunch would need to slap its defenses down 3 times before it was wide open. Or do it once, burning AP for effect.
Tac means tactics, and is different from Tacpenetration and tacdefense(?) or Defense?

>>2722530
Are the insect amalgations included in a Theurge's potential corpse-soul pool?
What's the difference in abilities between a Theurge and Archtheurge?

>>2720632
>The barracks. If we can control the primary armory (a) and the Barracks compound (b), we prevent noncombatants and extra Pytherians from doing something courageous like seizing guns from the armory and thinking about fighting us.
Should we still try capturing the barracks? For loot and stuff? Or should we beeline for the Entrance?

>>2722380
"I don't know the significant of this. It sounds important, and possibly dangerous for us."
>>2722272
>Damn nice job, keep it up and they'll make you captain in no time, then you get to sit on your ass in mission control and smoke cigars with beautiful tactical support officers while we're out here in the sand dying.
"Hah. I don't think I could do that in good conscience."

>>2722242
Thanks.
>>2722245
I’m taking a while to getting Discord. I'll try moving up my plans for it for the preventable casualties, and because I seem to be getting nagged for it.
>>2722580
I'll try.

>>2722690
The entrance is our primary target.

The barracks appear to be a solved problem.

Please hold . . .

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter) [ Deja Vu!]
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
>Tr9 | Rookie [ 7 HT, Focus 8]
Tr10 | Scram [Ht 12, Focus 12]
Re11 | Carrie [Ht 10, Focus 14](Matter)
Tr12 | Slacker [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
--
A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
A2 [ South West]
--
Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
BlueRat: 2 Veterans, 6 Troopers
CrashTeam: 1 Veteran, 3 Troopers
ParaMedic: 2 Troopers
--
Supplies: 2
TacPenetration: 7

--

ResOp Cube has a horrifying deja vu of dying twice, and then they're back on their feet. Focus unspent, no wounds to Pull Through. But in another time line, maybe . . .

--

Trencher Ever riffles through the desk. Stacks of papers, transfer requests, progress updates in jargon - and a key for the supply closet wrapped in a bloodstained ?? piece of paper.

EVERYTHING HAS GONE COMPLETELY WRONG. I'M HIDING IN THE SUPPLY CLOSET. PLEASE HELP.
-Voltera.

--

ResOp Carrie demolishes more of the generator building. It probably improves on ventilation.

[ Black Rebus ]

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter) [ Deja Vu!]
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
>Tr9 | Rookie [ 7 HT, Focus 8]
Tr10 | Scram [Ht 12, Focus 12]
Re11 | Carrie [Ht 10, Focus 14](Matter)
Tr12 | Slacker [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 7
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A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
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Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
A2 [ South West]
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Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
BlueRat: 2 Veterans, 6 Troopers
ParaMedic: 2 Troopers
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Supplies: 2
TacPenetration: 7
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Casualties: 4 Troopers, 1 Vet, 1 Trencher
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Casualties.

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Slack saves lives.

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Foly digs deeper . . .
This is Spear-Nine, the Vanadians are /persistent/. They keep almost flattening us with those ludicrous Vindicators. I can't hear a damn thing and my left eye is bugging out.

Third time is the charm, so let's not give them a chance.

Team, extract north - Six, circle around and meet u--

SIX

SIX?

OH YOU ASSHOLES

TWO - BLAST THEM
THREE - HOSE THAT SQUAD
FOUR - TAP THAT TECHER

I WAS TRYING TO BE POLITE ABOUT THIS, BUT YOU HAD TO GO AND MAKE IT PERSONAL.

HighFist we're crossing the broken bridge. Are you done rounding up the noncombats?

[Highfist] Yes

[ Clean up Phase ]

>>2722750
>Lukar evaluates the situation a bit and with a sigh hefts her shield a bit higher.
"Rookie may you please call in the thunder and bomb that position back to the stone age? If not hit me with a field kit and I'll get to combat combat range."

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==Trenchers=
Re1 | Hemera [ 10 HT, 14 Focus](Time)
Re2 | Cube [10 HT, 14 Focus](Matter) [
Te3 | Foly [10 HT, 10 Focus] (Comm)
Tr4 | Ever [18 HT, 12 Focus] Shield 13
Te5 | Tatiana [ 10 HT, 0 Focus] (Comm)
Tr6 | Deadmeat [ Ht 12, Focus 12]
Tr7 | Lukar [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 14
>Tr8 | Rug [Ht , Focus 12] [ KIA ]
>Tr9 | Rookie [ 7 HT, Focus 8]
Tr10 | Scram [Ht 12, Focus 12]
Re11 | Carrie [Ht 10, Focus 14](Matter)
Tr12 | Slacker [Ht 12, Focus 12] Shield 7
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A: Primary Armory [Secure to reduce armaments]
--
Arrays:
A1 [ South West]
A2 [ South West]
--
Allies:
SkimmerSwarm, 12 units. [Tatiana]
BlueRat: 2 Veterans, 6 Troopers
ParaMedic: 2 Troopers
--
Supplies: 2
TacPenetration: 7
--
Casualties: 4 Troopers, 1 Vet, 1 Trencher

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[Spear-Nine]
Do it[/b/]/

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Spear-Nine, this is Gladii Actual. Come on. We're getting feedback on the comms.

Assessment did not account for Vanadian interference, or failure to acquire the facility coordinator.

Get out of there.

[Spear-Nine]
About time, Actual! When is the rain coming?

[Actual]
. . .

?

[Spear-Nine]
oh

clever

Actual, this is Spear Nine. I need extraction cover 4 4 4 4 4 of my current position. On my mark...

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Tech Foly comm scans. The Black Rebus is not the only active channel in the local area.

[Furious Adamant]
" . . . --acility in two. Give me contact with the Operator Soul. Smoke on the wind. Entire area is jammed, the perimeter servitors are dead. Fast work.

We're coming in hot, expect trouble. Something has kicked through the wards.

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[ TRENCHERS ]

Tech Foly, Tech Foly - come in - hello? Is this thing on?

FOLY

FOLY

That's a THEURGE frequency and callsign!

TEAM

WE HAVE A THEURGE PATROL HEADING TO THE FACILITY

They'll be there in two.

DIG IN

I k-know I said not to worry about the corpses unless everyone was wearing daggers from the House of Faith, and it wouldn't be a problem . . .
>>2721141
but they're wearing daggers from the House of Faith, and it's going to be a problem!

SECURE THAT ENTRANCE
LOCK IT DOWN
ICE THOSE CORPSES

>System thinks my post is spam.
Apparently had to reformat the bit link.

>>2722712
>pic
>/2Jknri7 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq7B44odQ00
>>2722242
kek. "Should I be afraid?"

>>2722772
>>2722750
>HighFist we're crossing the broken bridge. Are you done rounding up the noncombats?
"I would, but they have noncombatants. How would we hit the Agents without hitting the civvies?"-
>>2722781
>Actual, this is Spear Nine. I need extraction cover 4 4 4 4 4 of my current position. On my mark...
>pic
>They executed the civvies.
"Nevermind. We just have to get within range."
>>2721359
"It has a Range of 5. We don't have anyone that close now, and would need someone to get real close. Pretty much past the river if we want to try hitting their 1 (facing) if we want to avoid hitting civies."

>>2722791
>but they're wearing daggers from the House of Faith, and it's going to be a problem!
>>2722518
>>2722530
"Well this is going to be a clusterfuck. What do the daggers do? Identification or it’s some sort of catalyst?"

>>2722822
Lieutenant they appear to have executed all of the non-combatants. They are a uhh, black ops forget everything secret police squad after all.

>>2722791
Alright command, I've got the big boy pants on now, brown so they don't show any stains. Oi Cube! If I knock these walls down, think you can turn these guys into a slurry like you did with that tungsten tank shell at the barbeque?

>>2722822
Identification and a smaller marker of their bond. It also slices those cheeses they like so much.

It's as statement of faith.

It also acts as a catalyst for a Theurge, if he wants to reanimate the wielder. And they come back mean.

>>2722826
>Lieutenant they appear to have executed all of the non-combatants.
>>2722822
"Nevermind. We just have to get within range."
"Yeah. I noticed. First time I’ve seen this happen."

>>2722826
They are a uhh, black ops forget everything secret police squad after all.
>>2721141
>While Deadmeat and Rug sweep the entrance, Trencher Ever steps past them and rushes the interior. Alone, seperated from the squad, Ever turns a corner and comes face to face with a fireteam of Pytherian elite Legionnaires, each wearing a dagger from the House of Faith at their belt. Crack troops.
>>2721323
>" Trenchers! We're taking fire from those guys! That kit is not Legion standard! Those are special forces, fucking black kit Rebus Agents!
>>2721359
>The Pytherian Facility here is working on the Unity Engine. The Rebus Agents kick in the door. Notoriously anti-religious. Never get involved in local politics.
>>2722203
>Rebus Agents are selected from promising Legionnaires and transferred to a different training track. These guys are Senatorial Intelligence Service, but not the usual spooks and spies. Back Rebus only deploys when someone wants something gone. They're not going to go down without a fight.
>>2722530
>Even an Archtheurge could only reanimate the entire field if every dead carcass belonged to a Faithful Legion; so no daggers or scars from the House Of Faith, no problem.
“I’m still confused on what would be a 4-way fight between us, the Agents, Pytherians, and the Swarm. To my understanding, Pytherians are trying to create a god. Agents (from their own nation) try stopping it because of politics. Swarm is from the Pytherian’s attempt going loose and wild. We’re also trying to stop their god creation, and are fighting the Pytherians and Agents because of politics.”
“Think we could try pitting the Pytherians and Agents against each other? Maybe warn one of them of the other so they’ll deploy near each other and are more preoccupied?”

>>2722890
>And they come back mean.
Stronger and dumber than before? The Agents are the only ones with these daggers with this problem? How bad would it be if they resurrected or absorbed a Vanadian, Pytherian, or Swarm corpse?

>>2722781
I'll just open it up for you anyway, Cube. Hope you see this message! I'll try to think of something to help out in the fight soon.
> Deconstruct wall to my northwest
> Move 32
> Deconstruct wall to my southeast
> Move 54

==Foly==
Ht 10 Focus 2/12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Effect 4
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Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Processing-12
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Hands: CIW-82

>>2722900
... Aww, my head. Did anyone catch that tank?

Lt Rookie, I think I can shed some light on this one.

The Rebus are working against the Theurges, it seems. They executed everyone, yeah? Savages. So telling the incoming Theurge patrol about the Agents is going to make them hungry for blood.

Given your sterling working with the CCTVs and scanning earlier, it is apparent the Black Rebus hit the facility ahead of us. The Swarm got out in the chaos, and slaughtered the locals. The Theurges lost contact, and must have mustered a fast reaction force, coming in just now.

What the Rebus wants we don't know. Factional infighting? The Senate hasn't been keen on the direction the Theurges have been taking things. This looks like politics taken to the logical extreme.

The Swarm is a-political, and under Theurge control. But they need those inhibitor arrays to direct them. That was sabotaged in the initial fighting by the Black Rebus, so the Swarm ran amok.

So you've got it down pat. Maybe they could all have their own little war and leave /us/ out of it.

As for how bad the Faithful come back, mostly same as your standard Shuffler but with a meaner bite and a knife they know how to use. Fire, explosives and Blast weaponry like the Veritas will do them in just fine. They tend to ignore normal bullets though. Not really any vitals there to hit any more.

If the Theurges ressurected a Vanadian, Pytherian or Swarm corpse... well, the Reanimated Husk is mostly barebones, powered by the soulscrap and the will of the Theurge puppeting them. We saw them lift a Sigilcraft back on its feet, but it wa sluggish.

If they re-animated a Trencher or a ResOp, they couldn't use the Talents. That takes an actual Soul. But they could puppet your former friend to claw your eyes out, and at that point, it gets exponential. Powered by the burning of a soul, the Husks spread the wildfire to those they kill.

If they pump in a lot of energy, they might manifest a Twiceborn. That's you or me back on our feet, thoughts intact, but rather like Trencher Gromnet, with a surprising hungering for the flesh of former allies. A Twiceborn /could/ utilize the talents the corpse had in life.

But we don't see those a lot. They're very, very rare.

Rolled 1, 5, 3, 6, 5, 2 = 22 (6d6)

>>2722781

>Throw Smoke Grenade 6, 6, 6, 6
>Move SkimSwarm 6, 6, 6
>SkimSwarm build cover 2 str @ 5, 6
>SkirmSwarm assist hack Tatiana (3 ap)
>Move 6, 6, 6, 6
>Hack into enemy TacNet to spoof bugs tunneling out of the ground around Rebus soldiers (8 ap + 3 ap)

==Tatiana==
Ht 6/10 Focus 12 Reaction 7
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
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Accuracy-9
Fieldcraft-10
Hack: 12
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Hand1: Vindicator GL

>>2722918
>So you've got it down pat. Maybe they could all have their own little war and leave /us/ out of it.
"How hard do you think it would be to convince them? Would it be a Fieldcraft roll?"
>>2722781
>[Furious Adamant]
"Since we have access to their comms, it won't take me any AP to patch into them and call them?"

Rolled 3, 6, 6, 1, 5, 1 = 22 (6d6)

>>2722781
>recast [Accelerate] on self (9 points of time)
>move 44444
>Generate 5 points of Time on my eyes to attempt to see the future
==Hemera==
Ht 10 Focus 14 Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 3
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Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
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Hand1: Manipulator Array [Time 7]

Rolled 3, 5, 1 = 9 (3d6)

>>2722781
>>2722917
"R-right, the corpses. I'm on my way, just thought I was about to become one for a second."

>If any of the walls are still blocking my path after Foly's deconstructed them, demolish them. [Convert Focus to 2 AP, Cast].
>Convert 1 Focus to AP
>Move 3 3 4
>Break down those corpses. [+4 Acc, +4 Targets, Cast]

==[Re] Cube==
Ht 10 Focus 14 (-1 | 13) Reaction 8
AP 12 Grit 2 Crunch 4
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Accuracy-10
Fieldcraft-10
Matter-9
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[Light] DR1, Consumables 4AP
Hands: [Manipulator Array (Matter)]

Pistol (ammo 18/18 (2/2); [QD]; RoF +1/3 at 2; 1d6 dmg)
Frag x1, Smoke x2, Stun x2, Field Kit x2, Gasmask
Knife (1d3+M)

>>2722949
I don't think you particularly need to convince them, Trencher.

Tell the patrol group that a bunch of black kit operators executed all their civilians and---

oh

. . . It occurs to us here in HQ that the Theurges are quite liable to blame us.

Rookie i'm gonna start securing objective D go uhh do other stuff I suppose

>>2722991
Don't worry command I've got a fantastic idea just you wait.

>>2722991
Got it.
>>2722949
>"Since we have access to their comms, it won't take me any AP to patch into them and call them?"
I'm going to guess it's a free action.

>>2723011
Do you want to talk to them or should I? Are you going to stream recordings of their carnage and every horrible thing they’ve done?

>>2723025
"I don't think anyone would care our enemy litearlly uses the corpses of they're troops as fuel for there spells and I don't think high command has any morals."

>>2723040
There's a difference between using the fallen of those already pledged to service and executing civilians, Trencher.

As for High Command . . . well.

>>2723050

'I miss the days when all we had to worry about was rogue self replicating nanomachines and AI that wanted to murder people.'