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Welcome to Mega Mercs.

This is a tactical turn based collective game where each player takes on the role of a mech pilot, or vehicle crew. To join read the rule sheet and then select a unit and loadout from the construction rulesheet.

This mission is the finale of a mini-campaign that will help me test a reworked version of the system, so don’t worry about long term progression, feel free to try things out and ask questions.

New players welcome.

QM twitter: https://twitter.com/CognisQM

Skirmish Discord:https://discord.gg/nEQfrSAD

For the discord adverse I will post all important information here and be happy to answer any questions in thread.

>cont

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>>4980370
To join post with a name and trip code, then fill out the template below:

Name:
Unit Type: [Mech/Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Vehicle/ Mech]
Loadout: (List hardpoints, and what's in them)

Playable units and equipment in pic reated spread out over the next 3 posts.

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>>4980373
Once the sat-comm facility had been secured Captain Graves posted guards outside the comms room with strict orders to let no one else in. About an hour later the captain emerged clutching what looked like a portable sat-comm uplink. He seemed distant as if in a trance. When questioned he seemed to snap out of it, his harsh demeanour returning.

“New orders; the client wishes to accompany us on the final phase of the mission. We are to rendezvous with them and advance on the objective.”

That was all he would say on the matter.
The captain had never been a trusting man but even for him this level of secrecy was concerning. He’d changed ever since we entered the exclusion; becoming more manic, more driven, and always trusting in the client. So far the client’s directives had sent us into dangerous situations, more so than the average contract, but just when it looked like we couldn’t fight any longer there’d be a prize; a cache of weapons and supplies waiting at the next objective, enough to keep us going a little longer…

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>>4980375
Main changes from the last game:
>Attack of Opportunity mechanic added.
>Stealth and Drone mechanics added.
>Errant, Lord and Squire added.
>Fat Mann reworked.
>Internal HP greatly reduced across the board.
>None limited armour types rebalanced to make heavy versions a more meaningful choice.

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>>4980386
I've also compiled the above rule sheets into a single PDF for those who find that more convenient.

>Standby for briefing...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS8RWosvyhA&list=PLE9A6149E0A3B37F1&index=2

Captain Graves: “This is it, we finish this job and we’re in for a pay day that will keep us in the black for years. Our objective is to escort the client to an abandoned IF research base. Once they get there, they assure us that any potential threats in the area will no longer be problem. I will escort the client myself in my personal vehicle; the gravedigger. The rest of you will guard my flanks.”

Operator: “This area was the site of a major battle back during the Great War, hence all those old timey tank wrecks. Apparently, a meteorite struck the place around 29 years back, just before the outbreak of the Satellite War. An expedition was sent but all further records are sealed. That explains the pre-fab research base and the giant dome.

The area around our objective is full of urban ruins slowly being reclaimed by nature. Sightlines are limited so prepare for close quarters combat or use data links and indirect fire weapons to spot for each other. The rough terrain will limit mobility, especially for tanks. I advise the use of jump jets or dozer blades to mitigate this issue. Alternatively, demolisher weapons can be used to clear a path.”

“Both the client’s assault server and the gravedigger can crush difficult terrain beneath their treads. They will be making a beeline through the forest straight to the objective. You need to ensure that nothing is lurking within the ruins or forests that can threaten them. The client will be riding in a type 2 assault server, callsign: Motherwill. The Motherwill has point defence turrets that will shoot down incoming artillery and missiles. They’ve also got a pair of repair drones so feel free to retreat back towards the client if you find yourself in hot water. Alternatively, you can bring some drones of your own.”

“By rights there should be nothing out here, but the client gave stern warnings about an unknown hostile force being active in the area. They wouldn’t say who it was, only that we be prepared to face ‘exotic energies’ and a ‘creature that can shroud it’s physical presence’. I’m assuming that means energy weapons and cloaked units. Probably another set of advanced autonomous peacekeeper drones… at least I hope that’s what they are.”

“Unfortunately, we didn’t pick up any high spec peacekeeper gear back at the comms facility, but they did have a small cache of drones and active camouflage systems so feel free to get sneaky yourself. Just remember to bring along some detection gear or recon drones.”

“Be sure to specify your preferred deployment zone otherwise we’ll just stick you wherever.”

>>4980394
I'm going to leave sign ups open till Saturday or until I get 12 approved players.

I have to assemble a custom sprite for every approved loadout, so I'd rather people take their time and think about their loadout before posting rather than spitballing mutiple builds all over the thread.

Also one thing I forgot to mention that wasn't explicitly stated:
If you take a small drone you can have two: One docked in your drone controller, and one in play at the start at the game. This still means you can only have one active per controller.

>>4980394
Pilot Alice ready to launch! Callsign Blue Cosmos. I'm very fragile, i think, but my sensors should be useful.

Name: Alice
Callsign: Blue Cosmos
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Cirrus Mk2
L. Arm: Electro-Spike
R. Arm: Smart Gun
L. Shoulder: Swarmer Micro-Missiles
R. Shoulder: Swarmer Micro-Missiles
L. Torso: ECM Module
R. Torso: H-K Missile
C. Torso: Stratus Sensor System
Chassis: Skate System

>>4980394
>[Deploy wherever] with approapriate Camouflage for the area of Operation.
>Question: Do you gain a Utility action to use the smoke launchers with. Or will it take my Commander action for Hands on?

"Alright guys. Get the Dozer Blade ready. We're carving a straight path to our objective. Whatever is in the way, we'll push through. Hope whatever is here will be worth all this trouble..."

Name: Yoo Nam-Kyu {Ghost}
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Tegu MBT]
{22/22 Hp, Ablative}
Loadout:
[Primary Turret Mount]=R-120 Tank Gun {HESH ROUNDS LOADED}
[Pintle Mount]={Main Gun FCS} Fireing rating at 80%
[Turret Eq. Mount]=Smoke Lauchers
[Chassis]=Ablative Armor {Light} + Dozer Blade

>>4980394
"Fire Support Reconnaissance Vehicle Tempest ready for action."

>Deploy in Deployment Zone Sierra

Callsign: Tempest
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Squire]

Loadout:
Turret: [Howitzer] - (12 Rng, 60 acc, 8 dmg, 2 crit dmg, 15 crit, 1 spalling, AOE 4Dmg/1Rng)
Pintle: [Drone Controller] - [Recon Drone] (1 Deployed, 1 Docked)
Chassis: [ED Armour]

>>4980394
> Callsign: Glass Falcon
> Unit Type: Tank
> Unit Model: Squire
> Schematics: {Hp}: 14+4, {MP}: 8, {Vis}: 6, {EWr}: 40+10, {ISD}: 4

> PTM
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
> PM
[Rapid-Fire FCS] // +5% acc on (linked) weapons, (Tracking 15)
[ECM Suite] // +10 (E-def)
> CU
[Thermo-Optic Camo Plating] // +4HP // (Optical Stealth)

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Some people have told me about a few discrepancies in the rules so I'm posting a patch here.

>Squire specialist armour updated, it now reflects the fact that the vehicle only has one chassis upgrade slot.
>Throwables and the smoke launcher now have the silenced attribute.
>Smoke launcher text no longer contradicts itself. Popping smoke costs a utility action.

You can change your loadouts if you've been affected.

>>4980394
I have returned, for DOOM is upon you all.

Callsign: The Prophet of DOOM
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Lord Mk2 (HP 18/18, TOC)
L. Arm: Heavy Autocannon
R. Arm: Soliton Radar
Torso: Castellan Utility Launcher. Mines loaded.
Chassis: Thermo-Optic Camo, Jump Jets

>>4981178
>Deploy at November

>>4980394
>Deploy wherever

Callsign: Red Meteor
Base Unit: [Big Guye]
Loadout:
Left & Right Arm: Power Fist Mk2
Torso Mount: Hi-Res Optical Scanner
Chassis Upgrades: Jump Jets, Light ED Armor

>>4980394
"I think I caught some something strange. My skin is all itchy and I have a horrible cough. No high speed action for me this mission."

Name:Anna Graham
Unit Type: [Mech] [12/12]
Base Unit: [Cumulus] [M][U/A][W]+[F]
[AGI:40 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:80]

[LA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[RA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[LT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone
[RT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone
[CT](Nimbus ECM):Mass Jam,Mass E-Fort,InvCyAttack
[CU](Skate System):Track for 2x Movement

>>4981352
>Deploy at November

>>4980394
>Deploy Sierra
"This'll be _fun_"

Name: Skinwalker
Unit Type: [Mech] {MAW+F}
Base Unit: [Errant]
26/26hp | Eva40 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar50
Loadout
LArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher: Acc70 R5 RoF1 ShapeD6 Crit3 Pen40. Linked, Indirect, Large Proj, Silent, H-EMP]
RArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher]
LTor: [Rapid Fire FCS: {p}Linked gain +5Acc & Tracking15] [EWar Module: +10EWar, ECM]
RTor: [Adv. Sensor Suite: {p}Outline Large enemies. {U} gain Advanced Sensor4 for turn.]
Chassis: [Errant Stealth Plating2: +10hp, Optical Stealth, Signature Dampening 2]. [Integrated ECCM: Signature Dampening 4, Electronic Defence]

>>4980543
>>4980630
>>4980838
>>4980902
>>4981215
>>4981352
>>4981896
Approved

>>4981178
The Lord cannot mount jump jets as it does not have a leg hardpoint.

Gonna start assembling sprites for approved builds now. If you weren't approved, there's still time to adjust things.

>>4982204
I'll switch jump jets for point defence then.

>>4982359
Sounds good, approved.

>>4982381
Sorry but is it too late to join in

>>4982508
No comment on if its too late, but you should probably post your build just in case you take too long to reply to him.

>>4980394
Well it cant hurt to try.

Deploy in November
Name: CMV
Unit Type: Vehicle
Base Unit: Fat Mann
Loadout:
Turret Mount:
[Type G Gun-Launcher] // HESH Rounds loaded
[High Energy Laser] // Acc: 85, Rng: 7, Dmg: 8, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 10, Graze: 3, Fire Rate:1
Pintle Mount:
[Frag Cannon] // Acc:70, Rng: 3, Dmg: 4, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 8, Blast: 4Dmg/0Rng, Armour Penetration: 2 in Rng 1, Graze: 2, Fire Rate:2
Chassis Upgrades:
[Juggernaut Plow] // Clear the Way: Once per turn as part of a [move action] ignore any terrain movement penalties and clear any mines in your path.
[Composite Armour (heavy)]
Stats: HP: 20+6, MP: 4, VIS: 4, EWR: 20

>>4982563
It's not too late. Approved.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Reutuaxe4&list=PLxNnmBrdR0JR9ErNBHgA-sTs2PDTYgjWP&index=14

Operator: ”I’m patching in the client to our comm net. You don’t see too many assault servers these days, they all became obsolete after the satellite war.”

Motherwill: “I’m not surprised that the world is a different place after all these years. Time moves differently in this place… or is it my perception of time? I remember everything, I just can’t remember when it happened. Mercenaries, sweep the area and keep your wits about you. He is still out there and he will try to stop us.”

Operator: ”Who is out there?”

Motherwill: “He was once a mercenary like you, now… he is the demons.”

Operator: “The WHAT now!?”

Motherwill: “It would only disturb you if you knew. Even I can barely understand. Just… do your jobs, get me to that dome. That’s all that matters.”

Operator: “Whatever you say Motherwill, as long as we get paid, be as cryptic as you like. Bringing the tactical display online now… Bingo, we’ve got sensor contacts in the forest, tagging targets, you guys know what to do.”

>1 Alice
>2 Ghost
>3 Tempest
>4 Glass Falcon
>5 Red Meteor
>6 Anna Graham
>7 Skinwalker
>8 Prophet of Doom
>9 ACV

>Add your numbers to your trips and declare actions. Turn will be processed at 9AM GMT+8 on Monday. I will accept up to 3 more sign-ups until the end of Sunday, but they will be deployed at the end of the next turn.

>>4982745
The End shall be heralded with a multitude of signs. Percieve them, and repent!
I think being the demons definitely is a sign.

>A/M: Move 3NW
>W: Move 2NW 1SW
>A: Deploy mines centered 6N (do I need to roll?)

Callsign: The Prophet of DOOM
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Lord Mk2 (HP 18/18, TOC)
L. Arm: Heavy Autocannon
R. Arm: Soliton Radar
Torso: Castellan Utility Launcher. Mines loaded.
Chassis: Thermo-Optic Camo, ADS 4/4

>>4982781
>Forgot to add: Evasion Focus.

>>4982745
>Evasion {F}ocus
>{M}ove 1SW 1NW 2SW, Face NW
>{W} Use Adv Sensor Suite [AdvSense4]

Name: Skinwalker
Unit Type: [Mech] {MAW+F}
Base Unit: [Errant]
26/26hp | Eva50 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar50
Loadout
LArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher: Acc70 R5 RoF1 ShapeD6 Crit3 Pen40. Linked, Indirect, Large Proj, Silent, H-EMP]
RArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher]
LTor: [Rapid Fire FCS: {p}Linked gain +5Acc & Tracking15] [EWar Module: +10EWar, ECM]
RTor: [Adv. Sensor Suite: {p}Outline Large enemies. {U} gain Advanced Sensor4 for turn.]
Chassis: [Errant Stealth Plating2: +10hp, Optical Stealth, Signature Dampening 2]. [Integrated ECCM: Signature Dampening 4, Electronic Defence]

You’re not taking in more players right?

>>4982808
>I will accept up to 3 more sign-ups until the end of Sunday, but they will be deployed at the end of the next turn.

>>4982781
For now I'll say rolling is not necessary for the utility launcher..

>>4980394
>Deploy
Name: Papillon
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Squire]
HP:14 MOV:8 VIS:6 EWR:40
Loadout:
(Turret) - MK3 Lancer
(Pintle) - Hi-Res Optic Scanner, Basic Sensor Suite
(Chassis) - Thermo-Optic Camo Plating

>>4982745
I'll give an active burst ahead of our convoy. Say Command, how fast's Graves and Motherwill moving?

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>4982745
>[C]: Hands On - Set 3a to Loiter Mode, designated point at 5 NW of its current position
>[U/M]: Move SW NW NW
>[A]: Attack B1 with Howitzer


Loadout:
Turret: [Howitzer] - (12 Rng, 60 acc, 8 dmg, 2 crit dmg, 15 crit, 1 spalling, AOE 4Dmg/1Rng)
Pintle: [Drone Controller] - [Recon Drone] (1 Deployed, 1 Docked)
Chassis: [ED Armour]

>>4982745
>Move: Move 4NW
>Wild: Move 4NW, face north
>Focus: Defense

Callsign: Red Meteor
Base Unit: Big Guye
Loadout:
Left & Right Arm: Power Fist Mk2
Torso Mount: Hi-Res Optical Scanner
Chassis Upgrades: Jump Jets, Light ED Armor

If I have a buckler and a tactical shield or like, a shield and a mk2 power fist, does the armor stack?

>>4983036
No, sadly not.
Highest Equipment+Armour+Integrated.
So, you can equip shield&fist, but would only gain the damage reduction from the shield.

>>4982745
> Callsign: Glass Falcon
> Unit Type: Tank
> Unit Model: Squire
> Schematics: {Hp}: 14+4, {MP}: 8, {Vis}: 6, {EWr}: 40+10, {ISD}: 4-2
> Action Pool: {U/M, A, C}

> PTM
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
> PM
[Rapid-Fire FCS] // +5% acc on (linked) weapons, (Tracking 15)
[ECM Suite] // +10 (E-def)
> CU
[Thermo-Optic Camo Plating] // +4HP // (Optical Stealth)

> {M} // Move [N], [NE], [SE], [NE], [N]x2, [NE], [N].
> {C} // Initiate 'Hands On' protocol. // {U} // Initiate {Electronic Resistance} protocol.

>>4983099
Ah shit. Well, thank you!

>>4982745
M: Move 1NW 3SW
A/M: Move 2NW 1N face north
C: Look around

Name: CMV
Unit Type: Vehicle
Base Unit: Fat Mann
Loadout:
Turret Mount:
[Type G Gun-Launcher] // HESH Rounds loaded
[High Energy Laser] // Acc: 85, Rng: 7, Dmg: 8, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 10, Graze: 3, Fire Rate:1
Pintle Mount:
[Frag Cannon] // Acc:70, Rng: 3, Dmg: 4, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 8, Blast: 4Dmg/0Rng, Armour Penetration: 2 in Rng 1, Graze: 2, Fire Rate:2
Chassis Upgrades:
[Juggernaut Plow] // Clear the Way: Once per turn as part of a [move action] ignore any terrain movement penalties and clear any mines in your path.
[Composite Armour (heavy)]
Stats: HP: 20+6, MP: 4, VIS: 4, EWR: 20

>>4982745
>M: Move 3NW, 2SW, 1NW
>C: Look around
>A: Fire HESH Round at any hostile in range (8)


Name: Yoo Nam-Kyu {Ghost}
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Tegu MBT]
{22/22 Hp, Ablative}
Loadout:
[Primary Turret Mount]=R-120 Tank Gun {HESH ROUNDS LOADED}
[Pintle Mount]={Main Gun FCS} Fireing rating at 80%
[Turret Eq. Mount]=Smoke Lauchers
[Chassis]=Ablative Armor {Light} + Dozer Blade

>>4982745
Alright, here’s my sheet. It should be alright but there might be errors

Name: Colander
Unit Type: [Mech]
Base Unit: [Big Guye mk2]
33/33 hp | Eva40 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar20
Loadout
LArm: [Tactical Shield], [HMG]
RArm: [Mace], [HMG]
FCU: [Basic FCS extension]
Chassis: [Ablative armor2: +16hp]

>>4982876

Ah, I just saw. Nevermind command, move 4 I got it! This is Blue Cosmos, I'm scanning ahead of the convoy.

> toggle skate system
> [F] Evasion Focus
> [W] Active Scan!
> [M/A] Move S, 4SW, NW, SW, face NW
> [A] Hostiles in range? Smart Gun!

Name: [1] Alice
Callsign: Blue Cosmos
Base Unit: Cirrus Mk2
Ammo L Swarmer 2/2 R Swarmer 2/2 HK Missile 1/1

Prepare for the new earth split
https://youtu.be/KTE-bhG2IKM

>>4982862
>>4983800
Approved, you will be deployed at the of the first turn.

>>4984042
>>4982781
I hear something on the comm. Prophet, is that from you?

>>4984419
No, it sounds like a false prophet trying to worm their way into the hearts of men with untruthful explanations and deceitful hope. Which is also a Sign of the End, in fact.

>>4982781
>>4982805
>>4982893
>>4982921
>>4983123
>>4983154
>>4983462
>>4983835

Running a little late today. Sorry about that.

Processing.

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Operator: "Did that wreck just scream?"

Graves: "It's just the sound of tortured metal being crushed between our treads."

Wreck: "Ÿ̴̥̺́͆Ë̸̥̯́͐E̶̠̎̈E̵̫̗̐A̴͈̽͝R̷̤͒̈G̸̡͂H̶̤̔͠!̵͗͜"

Operator: "Well that sounded tortured but it wasn't metal."

Motherwill: "Great, these assholes are still here."

Operator: "What do you mean these assholes!?"

>Standby for enemy phase...

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>>4984737
Operator: "The wrecks! Some of them are still active!"

Graves: "The hell is going on!? Those tanks have been rusting for decades, how are they still active."

Motherwill: "They are infested by astral parasites..."

Operator: "WHAT!?"

Motherwill: "Do not give the parasites the chance to manifest fully, use overwhelming force, or inflict internal damage. They are more dangerous when they use their own powers rather than the rusting guns of resurrected hulks."

>Standby for Aftermath Phase...

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>>4984777
Graves: "Everyone regroup! Motherwill send your repair drones north!"

Operator: Reinforcements have arrived, tagging new targets.

>Declare actions, turn will be processed on Tuesday at 9am GMT +8. Signups are now officially closed.

Rolled 77, 48 = 125 (2d100)

>>4984798
>{F}ire Control
>{W}Adv Sensor (4)
>{M}ove 4NW
>{A}ttack PGL1 (2NE, 2N) with Linked Falcons (2d100, Acc85, Pen40, Indirect, Target Locked+Networked)

Name: Skinwalker
Unit Type: [Mech] {MAW+F}
Base Unit: [Errant]
26/26hp | Eva50 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar50
Loadout
LArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher: Acc70 R5 RoF1 ShapeD6 Crit3 Pen40. Linked, Indirect, Large Proj, Silent, H-EMP]
RArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher]
LTor: [Rapid Fire FCS: {p}Linked gain +5Acc & Tracking15] [EWar Module: +10EWar, ECM]
RTor: [Adv. Sensor Suite: {p}Outline Large enemies. {U} gain Advanced Sensor4 for turn.]
Chassis: [Errant Stealth Plating2: +10hp, Optical Stealth, Signature Dampening 2]. [Integrated ECCM: Signature Dampening 4, Electronic Defence]

>>4984831
>>4984798
>this might be Acc90.
Does the +5Acc stack with the Tracking bonus? I assumed not, because many things don't, but tracking is a modifier for Locked, rather than a flat bonus. Not that it matters this time, I just want my maths to be correct.

>>4984836
Tracking does stack with a passive FCS bonus. So you'd get a grand total of +20 on a locked target.

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>4984798
"Huh? I must've dozed off. Had a bad dream about zombies."

>U Send 6a in [Support Mode] to Prophet of Doom
>W Attempt to [Hack] T5 (vs 80)
>M [Skate System] Move S, Face NW
>F Evasion Focus

Name:[6]Anna Graham
Unit Type: [Mech] [12/12]
Base Unit: [Cumulus] [M][U/A][W]+[F]
[AGI:40 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:80]

[LA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[RA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[LT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone[Docked]
[RT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone[Docked]
[CT](Nimbus ECM):Mass Jam,Mass E-Fort,InvCyAttack
[CU](Skate System):Track for 2x Movement

Rolled 90, 13 = 103 (2d100)

>>4984798
>Focus: Melee
>Attack: Attack adjacent 3a
>Move: Move 3SW, 1NW
>Wild: Move 4NW

Callsign: Red Meteor
Base Unit: [Big Guye]
Loadout:
Left & Right Arm: Power Fist Mk2
Torso Mount: Hi-Res Optical Scanner
Chassis Upgrades: Jump Jets, Light ED Armor

>>4980367
Interview with the titanic collective
https://youtu.be/tlKpZDQh8ik

Rolled 94, 23, 24, 82 = 223 (4d100)

>>4984798
"This is what you get for leaving old loved machinery to rot. They come back to haunt your ass."

A/M: Attack T1 with [Type G Gun-Launcher] and [High Energy Laser]
C: Fire pintle mount [Frag Cannon] against PGL2

>Name: CMV
>Unit Type: Vehicle
>Base Unit: Fat Mann
>Loadout:
>Turret Mount:
>[Type G Gun-Launcher] // HESH Rounds loaded
>[High Energy Laser] // Acc: 85, Rng: 7, Dmg: 8, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 10, Graze: 3, Fire Rate:1
>Pintle Mount:
>[Frag Cannon] // Acc:70, Rng: 3, Dmg: 4, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 8, Blast: 4Dmg/0Rng, Armour Penetration: 2 in Rng 1, Graze: 2, Fire Rate:2
>Chassis Upgrades:
>[Juggernaut Plow] // Clear the Way: Once per turn as part of a [move action] ignore any terrain movement penalties and clear any mines in your path.
>[Composite Armour (heavy)]
>Stats: HP: 20+6, MP: 4, VIS: 4, EWR: 20

Rolled 49 (1d100)

>>4984798

>[M]: Move 3 SE, NE, SE, NE, SE, face NE
>[C]: Hands On - Lock On to T6
>[A]: Fire Howitzer at T6


Loadout:
Turret: [Howitzer] - (12 Rng, 60 acc, 8 dmg, 2 crit dmg, 15 crit, 1 spalling, AOE 4Dmg/1Rng)
Pintle: [Drone Controller] - [Recon Drone] (1 Deployed, 1 Docked)
Chassis: [ED Armour]

Rolled 17, 15, 38, 28, 65, 36, 54, 73, 46, 2 = 374 (10d100)

>>4984798
>>4984995
Okay, the multiple universes thing I can understand, the ghosts of old ships, sure, but what the hell are astral parasites supposed to be?

>>4984861
Hey, Anna! Not sure these things are going to have internal electronics TO hack, with how wrecked they look. I'll provide locks!

> [F] Evasion Focus
> [A] More Smart Gun on T4, pewpewpew!
> [W] Lock-on, T2
> [M/A] Swarmer Missiles on T2

Name: [1] Alice
Callsign: Blue Cosmos
Base Unit: Cirrus Mk2
Ammo L Swarmer 1/2 R Swarmer 2/2 HK Missile 1/1

Rolled 41, 46, 80 = 167 (3d100)

>>4984798
This Pugilist won't let us get away. Concentrate fire on it, I'll cover us from the mobile artillery!

>Evasion Focus
>A/M: Shoot PGL2 w/ Heavy Autocannon
>W: Switch to smoke
>A: Deploy smoke with the northern hex right on top of T1

Callsign: The Prophet of DOOM
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Lord Mk2 (HP 18/18, TOC)
L. Arm: Heavy Autocannon (AP)
R. Arm: Soliton Radar
Torso: Castellan Utility Launcher. Mines loaded.
Chassis: Thermo-Optic Camo, ADS 4/4

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>4984798
"Damn he packs a punch! Here's your change you Orange fuck. Throw it in reverse."

C: Hands-On Switch to [HEAT Rounds]
A: Fire HEAT round at Pumpkin pugilist vs 80
M: Clear the way moving 4 SE, Face North
Free: Ask [RD1] for repairs!!

Name: Yoo Nam-Kyu {Ghost}
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Tegu MBT]
{12/22 Hp, Ablative}
Loadout:
[Primary Turret Mount]=R-120 Tank Gun {HESH ROUNDS LOADED}
[Pintle Mount]={Main Gun FCS} Fireing rating at 80%
[Turret Eq. Mount]=Smoke Lauchers
[Chassis]=Ablative Armor {Light} + Dozer Blade

>>4984798
> Callsign: Glass Falcon
> Unit Type: Tank
> Unit Model: Squire
> Schematics: {Hp}: 14+4, {MP}: 8, {Vis}: 6, {EWr}: 40+10, {ISD}: 4-2
> Action Pool: {U/M, A, C}

> PTM
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
> PM
[Rapid-Fire FCS] // +5% acc on (linked) weapons, (Tracking 15)
[ECM Suite] // +10 (E-def)
> CU
[Thermo-Optic Camo Plating] // +4HP // (Optical Stealth)

> {M} // Turn [SW].
> {C} // Initiate 'Hands On' protocol. // {U} // Initiate {Lock-on} protocol, target T3.
> {A} // Fire both Linked Xbow's at T3.

Rolled 38, 12, 9, 64, 39, 10, 14, 35, 57, 40 = 318 (10d100)

>>4984798
>{F}ire Control
>{M}ove NW, 2SW, NW
>{W}ildcard Move 2NW
>{A}ttack PGL1 with the linked [HMG]s

Name: Colander
Unit Type: [Mech]
Base Unit: [Big Guye mk2]
33/33 hp | Eva40 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar20
Loadout
LArm: [Tactical Shield], [HMG]
RArm: [Mace], [HMG]
FCU: [Basic FCS extension]
Chassis: [Ablative armor2: +16hp]

A whole lot of bullets coming up!

>>4985669
That was a surprisingly high amount of shit rolls

>>4985676
Lower is better.

>>4985680
Ah thank you! Sorry, I’m dumb.
So I got a whole bunch of shots in!

>>4984831
>>4984861
>>4984970
>>4985039
>>4985100
>>4985319
>>4985354
>>4985458
>>4985615
>>4985669

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>>4985905
>Standby for enemy phase.

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>>4986092
Operator: "That tank just sprouted legs! Is that an eyeball!?"

Motherwill: "It's parasite has manifested. It will be more dangerous now. Make sure you dispatch both it and it's comrades quickly."

>Standby for aftermath phase.

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>>4986189

Graves: "We're pushing into the forest now. I need both sides to advance with me, keep some eyes on the rear. We still need to sweep the forest but we don't know if more of those... astral-zombie-parasite tanks will show up."

>Declare actions, my work shift is changing tomorrow so the turn will be processed on Wednesday 9PM GMT +8.

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4986207
"Lets get a move on."

>M: Move 3NW, 2SW
>C: {HandS-On} to [Lock-On] target T4
>A: Fire [HEAT Round] at target T4 vs 90
>Free: Ask [RD2] for repairs [RD1] can focus on [8] Prophet of Doom!

Name: Yoo Nam-Kyu {Ghost}
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Tegu MBT]
{16/22 Hp, Ablative}
Loadout:
[Primary Turret Mount]=R-120 Tank Gun {HESH ROUNDS LOADED}
[Pintle Mount]={Main Gun FCS} Fireing rating at 80%
[Turret Eq. Mount]=Smoke Lauchers
[Chassis]=Ablative Armor {Light} + Dozer Blade

Rolled 49, 62 = 111 (2d100)

>>4986207
>{F}ire Control
>{W}Adv Sensor (4)
>{A}ttack PGL1 (2NE, 2N) with Linked Falcons (2d100, Acc90, Pen40, Indirect, Target Locked+Networked)
>{M}ove N, NW, N

Name: Skinwalker
Unit Type: [Mech] {MAW+F}
Base Unit: [Errant]
26/26hp | Eva50 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar50
Loadout
LArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher: Acc70 R5 RoF1 ShapeD6 Crit3 Pen40. Linked, Indirect, Large Proj, Silent, H-EMP]
RArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher]
LTor: [Rapid Fire FCS: {p}Linked gain +5Acc & Tracking15] [EWar Module: +10EWar, ECM]
RTor: [Adv. Sensor Suite: {p}Outline Large enemies. {U} gain Advanced Sensor4 for turn.]
Chassis: [Errant Stealth Plating2: +10hp, Optical Stealth, Signature Dampening 2]. [Integrated ECCM: Signature Dampening 4, Electronic Defence]

>>4986207
>(M): Engage Jump Jets, N4
>(W): Hi-res Optical Scanner
>(F): Defense Focus

Callsign: Red Meteor
Base Unit: [Big Guye]
Loadout:
Left & Right Arm: Power Fist Mk2
Torso Mount: Hi-Res Optical Scanner
Chassis Upgrades: Jump Jets, Light ED Armor

Rolled 44, 70 = 114 (2d100)

>>4986092
M: S facing T1
C: Hands on Load Bee hive rounds to [Type G Gun-Launcher]
A/M: Attack T1 with [Type G Gun-Launcher] and [High Energy Laser]

>Name: CMV
>Unit Type: Vehicle
>Base Unit: Fat Mann
>Loadout:
>Turret Mount:
>[Type G Gun-Launcher] // HESH Rounds loaded
>[High Energy Laser] // Acc: 85, Rng: 7, Dmg: 8, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 10, Graze: 3, Fire Rate:1
>Pintle Mount:
>[Frag Cannon] // Acc:70, Rng: 3, Dmg: 4, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 8, Blast: 4Dmg/0Rng, Armour Penetration: 2 in Rng 1, Graze: 2, Fire Rate:2
>Chassis Upgrades:
>[Juggernaut Plow] // Clear the Way: Once per turn as part of a [move action] ignore any terrain movement penalties and clear any mines in your path.
>[Composite Armour (heavy)]
>Stats: HP: 20+6, MP: 4, VIS: 4, EWR: 20

>>4986207
> Callsign: Glass Falcon
> Unit Type: Tank
> Unit Model: Squire
> Schematics: {Hp}: 14+4, {MP}: 8, {Vis}: 6, {EWr}: 40+10, {ISD}: 4-2
> Action Pool: {U/M, A, C}

> PTM
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
[X-bow] // Acc: 65, Rng: 5, Dmg: 6, Crt: 2, Crt-Chn: 20% // (Linked), (Silent), (Large-Projectile)
> PM
[Rapid-Fire FCS] // +5% acc on (linked) weapons, (Tracking 15)
[ECM Suite] // +10 (E-def)
> CU
[Thermo-Optic Camo Plating] // +4HP // (Optical Stealth)

> {M} // Move [SW]x4, [NW]x4.
> {C} // Initiate 'Hands On' protocol. // {U} // Initiate {Electronic Resistance} protocol.

>>4986207
// looks like you thought I had a light autocannon, when I'm actually using a smart gun RoF4 1DMG vs ROF2 2DMG. I only meant to launch 1 swarmer too, not enough rockets to spend half the ammo on one guy... wouldn't have even launched them if I thought they had DR. I guess they have 1 front armor at least, plus 1 DR on the top and 10-12hp?

>>4986207
"What was that? It disappeared into the smoke before I could get a good look."

>U Send 6b in [Support Mode] to GD
>M [Skate Mode] 4 NW
>W Use [Mass Jamming]
>F [Evade]

Name:[6]Anna Graham
Unit Type: [Mech] [12/12]
Base Unit: [Cumulus] [M][U/A][W]+[F]
[AGI:40 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:80]

[LA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[RA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[LT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone[1 Docked]
[RT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone[1 Docked]
[CT](Nimbus ECM):Mass Jam,Mass E-Fort,InvCyAttack
[CU](Skate System):Track for 2x Movement

>>4986207
By all rights that tank should've been dead. It should've been dead!

>Evasion Focus
>A/M, W: Move 4SW
>A: Deploy smoke with the northern hex on top of [9] and the western hex on top of me.

Callsign: The Prophet of DOOM
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Lord Mk2 (HP 4/18, TOC)
L. Arm: Heavy Autocannon (AP)
R. Arm: Soliton Radar
Torso: Castellan Utility Launcher. Mines loaded.
Chassis: Thermo-Optic Camo, ADS 4/4

>>4986759
>wouldn't have even launched them if I thought they had DR
Tanks always have armor on the front, though.

>>4986759
Apologies, I had a feeling I'd forgotten a few things when I finished processing today.

>>4986207

>[M]: Move 6 NW
>[A]: Fire Howitzer at tank wreck north of me (3N 1NW)
>[C]: Hands On - Command drone 3a to Loiter Mode targeting 4N 2NW of its current position

Loadout:
Turret: [Howitzer] - (12 Rng, 60 acc, 8 dmg, 2 crit dmg, 15 crit, 1 spalling, AOE 4Dmg/1Rng)
Pintle: [Drone Controller] - [Recon Drone] (1 Deployed, 1 Docked)
Chassis: [ED Armour]

Rolled 71 (1d100)

>>4987306

>>4986207
>Move 2NW, 1N, 4NW, 1N
>[C] Look Around
Name: Papillon
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Squire] U/M, A, C
HP:18 MOV:8 VIS:6 EWR:40
Loadout:
(Turret) - MK3 Lancer
(Pintle) - Hi-Res Optic Scanner, Basic Sensor Suite
(Chassis) - Thermo-Optic Camo Plating

Rolled 11, 5, 23, 1 = 40 (4d100)

>>4986947
>>4986955
The smartgun was doing damage, thats why I hought it had no armour. Anyway! I'm useless against these, I'll run ahead and scan for the gravedigger.

> skate system: on!
> [F] Focus: Evasion
> [W] Active Scan!
> Smartgun on tank west. Do criticals pierce armor? RoF4 DMG1
> [M/A] Move 2NW, 5SW, face NW

Name: [1] Alice HP: 16/16
Callsign: Blue Cosmos
Base Unit: Cirrus Mk2
Ammo: L Swarmer 1/2 R Swarmer 1/2 HK Missile 1/1

>>4986234
>>4986252
>>4986351
>>4986677
>>4986686
>>4986874
>>4986936
>>4987306
>>4987310
>>4987360
>>4988032

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Graves: "Ambush!"

Motherwill: "It should have ended 29 years ago, neither of us should even be alive."

Operator: "You know that thing!? What the hell is it!?"

Motherwill: "It is the de-"

Operator: "Combat capabilities Motherwill! No more cryptic bullshit!"

Motherwill: "It has a railgun that will punch through armour and a cloaking system, at least that's what the mundane part of it can do. I do not know what other abilities it might have been granted by the thing in the crater."

>Standby for enemy phase...

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>>4988181
Operator: "Shit! It took out the gravedigger! Everyone protect Motherwill."

Motherwill: "Graves has played his part, though I admit I hoped his performance would last a bit longer..."

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>>4988199
Operator:"We've got more zombie tanks entering the AO. They must have been attracted by the fighting. We've also gotten a good look at the thing that killed Graves, it looks like an old Apex Predator mech, but fucked up. Tagging enemies."

>Decare actions, next turn will be processed on Thursday 9PM GMT+8

>>4988215
We're looking at a possibility of a total mission failure here. Don't fight what you don't need to, concentrate on WDG and T10. I'll give you a lock.

>Evasion Focus
>A/M: Move S 2SW
>A: Deploy smoke 4NW from Motherwill's current position (intending for MW to move into the smoke on their turn)
>W: Lock onto WDG and share the lock via datalink.
Why don't I have the Signature Dampening dashed circle?

Callsign: The Prophet of DOOM
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Lord Mk2 (HP 10/18, TOC)
L. Arm: Heavy Autocannon (AP)
R. Arm: Soliton Radar
Torso: Castellan Utility Launcher. Smoke loaded.
Chassis: Thermo-Optic Camo, ADS 4/4

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>>4988215
Reposting the aftermath phase because I made some mistakes.

>Moved 3a's drone and updated
>Forgot to move ACV 1S, re-positioned the repair drones to achieve the same repair outcomes.
>Also added the terrain cheat sheet.

>>4988226
>Updated that too.

Sorry everyone, feel free to repost your actions if you're affected.

Rolled 89 (1d100)

>>4988243

>[C] Hands On - Lock On to T10
>[A] Fire Howitzer at T10
>[M] Move 2N 2NE 2N

Loadout:
Turret: [Howitzer] - (12 Rng, 60 acc, 8 dmg, 2 crit dmg, 15 crit, 1 spalling, AOE 4Dmg/1Rng)
Pintle: [Drone Controller] - [Recon Drone] (1 Deployed, 1 Docked)
Chassis: [ED Armour]

Rolled 57, 75, 34, 95, 51, 99, 28, 52, 9, 38 = 538 (10d100)

>>4988215
“I’ll take care of this one, you guys move forward”

> {F}ire Control
>{M}ove 3SE, NE
>{A}ttack T11 with the linked HMGs
>{W}ildcard: attack T11 with the mace (bash)

Name: Colander
Unit Type: [Mech]
Base Unit: [Big Guye mk2]
33/33 hp | Eva40 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar20
Loadout
LArm: [Tactical Shield], [HMG]
RArm: [Mace], [HMG]
FCU: [Basic FCS extension]
Chassis: [Ablative armor2: +16hp]

Rolled 41 (1d100)

>>4988493
Rolling for the mace attack

Rolled 14, 12 = 26 (2d100)

>>4988215
"weapon systems seem to be sparking a bit but they are most likely good for charging in."

M: 4NW using clear the way facing WDG
C: Hands on Reserve
A/M: Fire main guns at any enemy in range

>Name: CMV
>Unit Type: Vehicle
>Base Unit: Fat Mann
>Loadout:
>Turret Mount:
>[Type G Gun-Launcher] // Bee hive Rounds loaded
>[High Energy Laser] // Acc: 85, Rng: 7, Dmg: 8, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 10, Graze: 3, Fire Rate:1
>Pintle Mount:
>[Frag Cannon] // Acc:70, Rng: 3, Dmg: 4, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 8, Blast: 4Dmg/0Rng, Armour Penetration: 2 in Rng 1, Graze: 2, Fire Rate:2
>Chassis Upgrades:
>[Juggernaut Plow] // Clear the Way: Once per turn as part of a [move action] ignore any terrain movement penalties and clear any mines in your path.
>[Composite Armour (heavy)]
>Stats: HP: 20+6, MP: 4, VIS: 4, EWR: 20

(Does critical damage affect the weapons in any way.)

Rolled 5 (1d100)

>>4988215
"Damnit Graves! You bring us in this fools errand and you have the audacity to get fucked by some dumb walker with a crab pincer for an arm!?? You better not be dead you ass because we're the ones who are supposed to kick your ass back in gear you hear me!!"

>M: Move 6 North
>C: Hands-on to Lock-on B/R1?
>A: Fire HEAT Round at B/R1 VS 90


Name: Yoo Nam-Kyu {Ghost}
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Tegu MBT]
{22/22 Hp, Ablative}
Loadout:
[Primary Turret Mount]=R-120 Tank Gun {HEAT ROUNDS LOADED}
[Pintle Mount]={Main Gun FCS} Fireing rating at 80%
[Turret Eq. Mount]=Smoke Lauchers
[Chassis]=Ablative Armor {Light} + Dozer Blade

Rolled 53, 96 = 149 (2d100)

>>4988215
>>4988243
"What?! The Wendigo is real? I thought it was just a horror-fable to scare rookies...
What sort of fucked up mess have you led us into, Motherwill?"
>{F}ire Control
>{M}ove N NE
>{W}Lock On PGL3
>{A}ttack PGL3 (4N 1NW) with Linked Falcons. (Acc90 if lock success, Acc55 if lock fail.)

Name: Skinwalker
Unit Type: [Mech] {MAW+F}
Base Unit: [Errant]
26/26hp | Eva50 | Mov4 | Vis8 | EWar50
Loadout
LArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher: Acc70 R5 RoF1 ShapeD6 Crit3 Pen40. Linked, Indirect, Large Proj, Silent, H-EMP]
RArm: [Falcon Canister Launcher]
LTor: [Rapid Fire FCS: {p}Linked gain +5Acc & Tracking15] [EWar Module: +10EWar, ECM]
RTor: [Adv. Sensor Suite: {p}Outline Large enemies. {U} gain Advanced Sensor4 for turn.]
Chassis: [Errant Stealth Plating2: +10hp, Optical Stealth, Signature Dampening 2]. [Integrated ECCM: Signature Dampening 4, Electronic Defence]

>>4988243
>>4988892

"This "horror-fable" just ended the person who pays me! I still get paid right?"

>M [Skate] 1NW,4SW, 1NW
>A Fire [Hunter-Killer Missile] at WDG using Prophet of Doom's target lock. 16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg,[LOCKED]
>W Fire second [Hunter-Killer Missile] at WDG. 16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg,[LOCKED]
>F Evasion Focus, Face SE
>C'mon little drone be a good drone and repair my mech please.

Name:[6]Anna Graham
Unit Type: [Mech] [12/12]
Base Unit: [Cumulus] [M][U/A][W]+[F]
[AGI:40 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:80]

[LA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[RA](Hunter-Killer Missile):[2/2] 20Acc,12Rng,16Dmg,30Crit,3CDmg
[LT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone[1 Docked][Support Mode 8 Prophet]
[RT](Drone Controller):Recon Drone[1 Docked][Support Mode GD]
[CT](Nimbus ECM):Mass Jam,Mass E-Fort,InvCyAttack
[CU](Skate System):Track for 2x Movement

Rolled 93, 68 = 161 (2d100)

>>4988243
>M: Engage Jump Jets, NE3
>F: Melee Focus
>A: Powerfists on PGL3
>W: Jump Jet again, this time SE4

Attacks go to any enemy NW of me if any, PGL3 if nothing is there.

Callsign: Red Meteor
Base Unit: [Big Guye]
Loadout:
Left & Right Arm: Power Fist Mk2
Torso Mount: Hi-Res Optical Scanner
Chassis Upgrades: Jump Jets, Light ED Armor

>>4989291
>Attacks go to any enemy NW of me if any, PGL3 if nothing is there.
Uhh ignore this. Its leftover text I was supposed to delete after I redid my actions.

>>4988226
>>4988290
>>4988493
>>4988711
>>4988775
>>4988892
>>4989287
>>4989291

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>>4989466

Graves:"I'm not dead yet! The gravedigger will not be my grave!"

Operator: "Sir, you're no use to us on foot, you need to get to saftey."

Graves: "Fuck that, I'm boarding Motherwill. I 'm seeing this mission to the end. As for the rest of you, quit standing around! We're not done here!"

>Standby for enemy phase.

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>>4989539
Operator: "Kau riders again? I thought we defeated them back at the depot?"

Motherwill: "Without their golden god, the kau cult has come under the influence of a more sinister master."

>Standby for aftermath phase...

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>>4989565

Operator: "Tagging new targets, don't let up people. Just because the thing that killed Graves is dead doesn't mean we're done here. Anna, you did good but you need to take cover in the forest until we can secure a line of retreat."

>Declare actions. Turn will be processed on Friday at 8:30PM GMT+8

Rolled 80, 56, 90 = 226 (3d100)

>>4989580
>F: Melee
>M: Jump Jet NE 1, SE 3
>A: Fist T10
>W: Universal Melee Attack on T10

Callsign: Red Meteor
Base Unit: [Big Guye]
Loadout:
Left & Right Arm: Power Fist Mk2
Torso Mount: Hi-Res Optical Scanner
Chassis Upgrades: Jump Jets, Light ED Armor

Rolled 20 (1d100)

>>4989580

>[M] Move NE N 3NW
>[A] Fire Howitzer at PGL3
>[C] Hands On - Command drone 3a to Loiter Mode targeting 7N 5NE of its current position

Loadout:
Turret: [Howitzer] - (12 Rng, 60 acc, 8 dmg, 2 crit dmg, 15 crit, 1 spalling, AOE 4Dmg/1Rng)
Pintle: [Drone Controller] - [Recon Drone] (1 Deployed, 1 Docked)
Chassis: [ED Armour]

>>4989580
"AAAAAAUUUUUEEEEEGGHHH MY MECH. H-hey, let me onto the Motherwill too."
>Scramble into the forest toward the Motherwill oh god those tanks are awfully close.

Rolled 67 (1d100)

>>4989580
"You better see this to the end! I swear were already in the middle of nowhere and fighting monstrosities for this payday. Losing the payer would be the pretty ba-"
*PUNK*
"Dafuq you mean the Kau Kultist are back??! FUCK OFF."

>C: Hands-on lock-on to [K1]
>A: Fire HEAT ROUND at [K1]
>M: Clear the way Moving 4NW

Name: Yoo Nam-Kyu {Ghost}
Unit Type: [Vehicle]
Base Unit: [Tegu MBT]
{22/22 Hp, Ablative}
Loadout:
[Primary Turret Mount]=R-120 Tank Gun {HEAT ROUNDS LOADED}
[Pintle Mount]={Main Gun FCS} Fireing rating at 80%
[Turret Eq. Mount]=Smoke Lauchers
[Chassis]=Ablative Armor {Light} + Dozer Blade

>>4989580
"Are those cows with guns attached"

>M: SW 2N using clear the way facing B4 Ramming (first roll)
>A/M: Fire main guns at B4
>C: Hands on swap Bee hive rounds to HESH
>>Name: CMV
>>Unit Type: Vehicle
>>Base Unit: Fat Mann
>>Loadout:
>>Turret Mount:
>>[Type G Gun-Launcher] // Bee hive Rounds loaded
>>[High Energy Laser] // Acc: 85, Rng: 7, Dmg: 8, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 10, Graze: 3, Fire Rate:1
>>Pintle Mount:
>>[Frag Cannon] // Acc:70, Rng: 3, Dmg: 4, Crit Dmg: 1, Crit: 8, Blast: 4Dmg/0Rng, Armour Penetration: 2 in Rng 1, Graze: 2, Fire Rate:2
>>Chassis Upgrades:
>>[Juggernaut Plow] // Clear the Way: Once per turn as part of a [move action] ignore any terrain movement penalties and clear any mines in your path.
>>[Composite Armour (heavy)]
>>Stats: HP: 20+6, MP: 4, VIS: 4, EWR: 20

Rolled 69, 77, 21 = 167 (3d100)

>>4990690
Forgot to roll and messed up the formating it seems

Having a late dinner, processing will be delayed. If you haven't declared actions yet, consider this a reprieve.

>>4989580

>Evasion Focus
>A/M, W: Move 5NW
>A: Deploy smoke 4NW from Motherwill's current position (intending for MW to move into the smoke on their turn)

Callsign: The Prophet of DOOM
Unit Type: Mech
Base Unit: Lord Mk2 (HP 10/18, TOC)
L. Arm: Heavy Autocannon (AP)
R. Arm: Soliton Radar
Torso: Castellan Utility Launcher. Smoke loaded.
Chassis: Thermo-Optic Camo, ADS 4/4

>>4989606
>>4989618
>>4989739
>>4989817
>>4990690
>>4990827

Okay Processing...

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>Standby for enemy phase...

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>>4990876
Motherwill: "We are almost there and I am truly sorry for what comes next."

Graves: "What are you talking about!?"

Motherwill: "Come inside and bring that portable uplink you got from the sat-comm facility."

>Standby...

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>>4990909
Graves:"Motherwill! You're... dead!"

Motherwill: "Not quite. My body rotted away years ago, and yet I am still present on this plane. I do not fully understand why, all I know is that I must finish what was started years ago and kill it."

Graves:"Kill what?"

>standby...

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>>4990917
Motherwill: "That..."

Graves: "By the Saint!"

Motherwill: "We almost stopped it the last time, but those fools that came afterwards didn't strike the killing blow, instead they thought they could contain it, study it. All the while it's corruption spread across the land."

"Do you have the case from the Sat-Comm facility?"

Graves: "You tricked us! Used us! There was no equipment cache out here, only death and madness! Like hell I'm gonna continue helping you!"

Motherwill: "̵͕͊P̷̖̍u̴̖͝s̴̻̓h̶͓͑ ̷̔͜t̶̺͛h̸͚̋e̷̙̚ ̶̘̈́b̶̽u̸͇͝t̷̮̓ṱ̸̚o̷̭̎n̷͔͝ ̶̗͠Ǵ̵̻ṛ̷̕á̷̯v̵̭̒e̶͔s̷̟͠!̴̡̓"̴̨͝

Graves: "Nnngh...no! I... arrrrgh!"

*click*

>Standby...

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>>4990923

[Uplink established]
...
[Target verified]
...
Commencing Orbital Strike in:
3...
2...
1...

>Standby...

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>>4990927

Motherwill: Ḭ̴̓ ̷͓̐a̷̱͠m̸̢̆ ̴̝̈́t̸̯͊ṙ̴̥u̴̮̓ļ̷̂y̵͇̿ ̵͖͝ś̷͇ò̸̯r̵͐͜r̵̥̈́y̴̼̓ ̵̱̕i̵͖̎t̸̖̀ ̵̞͝ĉ̵̱a̸̩͆m̸̭͠e̴̟͆ ̷͔̈́t̷̮̍o̸͓̽ ̶͈͌ṭ̷̓h̸͈͑i̵̠s̴̬̃.̴͝ͅ ̵̌G̶̹̽ö̸̱́o̵̢̊ḑ̷͑b̶̼̆y̶̗͆e̷̎ ̷͚̚Ř̴̜ẹ̶͝v̷͔͝é̷ͅǹ̶̹ȃ̷̮n̸̫̉t̴̯̋s̸̳̕,̷̳̓ ̵͎̃m̷̜͘ą̴̋y̵̦̽ ̵̫͗w̶͕̃ȩ̸̽ ̸̫̌a̵͖͌l̸̠͠l̵̝̓ ̵̫͆r̶͚̓e̸̓ͅş̷͒t̷̮̽ ̴̮͠i̴͓͑n̵͎̏ ̴͙͝p̸̗͒e̷̙͗a̵͍͒c̶̳͝e̸̥͝.̷̪͘

>MISSION COMPLETE

>>4990931
After the Kau Kult and Autonomous Defence System I thought I was prepared for the horrors of the zone, but what I saw at the blacksite made all of that look tame in comparison. The orbital strike annihilated everything within the AO. I only survived because the command truck was right at the edge of the blast. I don’t fully recall what happened next, I only have vague memories of driving as far away as I could, staggering dazed through the zone and something about… camels. Somehow I made it to the containment wall on Landum’s border.

And that is my tale. Sometimes I still see them in my dreams, the Revenants, Graves, the Kau Kult, Motherwill, W̸̗̱̤̭̤͒̒̿̓͠ẹ̸̢͖̭͐ṇ̸̽̈̑̿͂͒̆͜͝d̴̤̜̞̈́̍̈̉́͛i̸̛͙̭̣̔̀̑̽͗͝g̴̠̯͍͖̈̎͌̎ò̷̧̳͚͓͇̙́̚̚, all standing under an unfamiliar sky, beckoning me to join them and then a column of light reduces them to dust…

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Thanks for playing everyone. And with that the Belated Halloween mini-campaign is complete. I'll admit that I could have done a few things better, but this mission had sort of been sitting in development hell for over a month and I didn't want to end up like Valve and lose the ability to count to 3.

None the less I still learned a few things that will help me balance the game and solidify version 1.0 of the ruleset.

Feel free to leave feedback, was there anything you felt was sub-optimal or OP? Was there anything you felt was unintuitive or poorly explained.

>>4990944
Thanks for running!

It's hard to aim smoke without a clear point of reference io nthe template. It's also not clear that the template rotates with facing (same with the mines?)

When making a build for Lord I continually wanted more slots (maybe that's how it's supposed to be?)

Smoke's ability to break LOS, felt hard to use - enemies either were so close they could just drive through the smoke, or just shot over the smoke.

Mines also felt hard to use - with range of only 6 I couldn't cover my comrades because enemies didn't need to come closer to get in weapon range. There also was only a few spots on the map where I felt mines wouldn't be missed by the enemy, despite the rough terrain.

>>4990944
Well I had fun.

At one point I was unsure if critical damage on weapons affected them so I would love to see clarification to critical damage effects on different component types.

>>4990944
Great system! Only thing is I wish I knew trees were difficult terrain, but that’s just me not paying enough attention

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>>4990931
Thanks for running Cognis. Surely this is not the end for the Revenants, judging by their name!

>>4990944
>>4991275
>>4991761
Also did we become revenants or did we fight against them at some point.

>>4991275
All weapons slots need to be destroyed by critical damage before it becomes inoperable. Partial damage has no effect.

>>4991761
>>4991912
The Revenants is the name of the mercenary company lead by Captain Graves. All player characters were members of the Revenants,

In universe the events of this mini-campaign are part of a horror movie cinematic universe that began with Perils of the Ponderous Pumpkin Pillagers which was released before the satellite war.

>>4992238
So how will they make a cash-grab sequel if they killed all the characters?

>>4992275
They'll do a reboot or a remake.