>>5811810
>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 quick start rules and put together a build.

In between missions the game will switch to quest mode where player will be able to make decisions from a PoV character.

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

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

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

For now we'll be starting the game in quest mode so don't worry about getting your head around the metric fuck ton of rules needed for the skirmish section.

>cont...

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>>5811812
Major Margus Zavrazin was 2IC of the N.O.D.R Army 17th Logistics Battalion. Once he had been a Lt. Colonel, in command of the Special Tactical Research Battalion; a formation he had practically built himself. The NOAF was seriously behind the times; its soldiers lacked training and much of its equipment was obsolete. The ruling committee were averse to modernisation, before the Satellite War they had relied on the IF to protect them and even now they trusted in trade sanctions and economic favours to deter their foes.

But economic power could only do so much, and Zavrazin knew that the Republic would have to develop a strong military deterrent if it was to survive the post IF era. And so he had gathered like minded personnel to form the STRB; a unit where forward thinking minds would experiment with new tactics and equipment to update the NOAF doctrine for the modern era.

Of course, all this required a large budget. Many of the generals were conservative and did not take kindly to all the new equipment costs eating into their pension plans. Zavrazin’s tight knit circle was also seen a political threat and the most paranoid even suspected him of planning a coup. So it was the generals found excuses to cut funding to the STRB. Eventually the unit was disbanded, Zavrazin was demoted and transferred to the 17th Logistics Battalion where he languished under the unambitious and frankly cowardly bean counter that was Varlam Kovalev. The generals must have known Kovalev was the perfect ball and chain for him; the man had no vision and cared only for maintaining comfort in his own little corner of the world. For a while Zavrazin had resigned himself to his fate, then the Neromians had invaded and all his concerns about the NOAF’s inadequacies had been proven right. Zavrazin wished it hadn’t taken the deaths of so many of his countrymen to get people to wake up but now even Kovalev couldn’t deny the gravity of the situation.

Speaking of the Colonel, he had recently Zavrazin summoned to the command centre. After the mercs had destroyed the jammer they had finally made contact with High Command back in the capital. Reports had been submitted and now the Colonel was awaiting further orders.

“Shit! Fuck, FUCKING…GOD DAMMIT!”

As he approached the door to the command centre Zavrazin heard a muffled cry of frustration come from within. Entering the room he saw Kovalev glaring at a piece of paper with a look of utter fury. The staff adjutants all stared at the Colonel apprehensively, unsure what to make of his certain outburst.

“Sir!” You made your presence known with a salute. “What did High Command say? Is the invasion worse than we expected?”

Kovalev turned his glare on you before collapsing into a nearby chair, a look of sheer emotional exhaustion overcoming him as he slid the paper across the strategic map towards you.

“See for yourself Major, see what I have to deal with.”

>Cont

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>>5811814
Zavrazin picked up the paper and read its contents:

To: Colonel Varlam Kovalev, 17th Logistics Battalion
From: Nevik Operators Armed Forces High Command, Nakovalisk

You are hereby granted the rank of Brigadier General, and given command of all NOAF units in the western region. 17th Logistics Base has been re-designated as Regional Command, gather all remaining forces and resist the Neromian invasion. List of strategic objectives is as follows:..

It looked like High Command had basically entrusted Kovalev with repelling the invasion single handedly. They had also made no promise of reinforcements, sure they had alluded to sending back up but there were no concrete commitments. It was a tall order for any man, and even he would hesitate to trade places with Kovalev. Looking at his newly promoted CO the Major struggled to keep a straight face. One the one hand, there was a delicious irony in Kovalev getting promoted in the worst possible way, on the other you were both screwed.

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>Main System switching to Quest Mode.

You are Co-no General Varlam Kovalev, newly appointed theatre commander of the western side of NORD… which was almost completely occupied by the Neromians. Your second command had a strange look on his face as he read through the new orders. He was doing his best to keep his expression neutral but you could see the hint of a smirk on the edge of his mouth. Asshole was probably enjoying this; after all he was finally getting the action he craved, probably just waiting to lecture you about how he had been right about the NOAF’s lack of readiness all along.

“What are your orders sir?”

A short, simple response; fucker maintained his decorum if nothing else.

>Cont

>>5811816
“We need to consolidate the survivors of the initial invasion, secure the supply routes back to the capital, dig in and hold out for reinforcements.”

“And hand the enemy the initiative again?”

“I’m playing the long game Major. We solidify our lines and bring the full weight of our forces to bear. Our military may not be as well-equipped and trained, but this is our land, our home. Once the fighting spirit of the Republic has been awakened it is only a matter of time before we grind the Neromians into the dust.”

Zavrazin glanced at the strategic map apprehensively.

“With all due respect general you don’t seem to understand the enemy we face here. The Neromians are not some conscripts sent on a foreign misadventure by a distant leader. They aren’t grumbling about how they wish they could get this invasion over with so they can return to their loved ones back home; they’re fantasizing about building a comfy little house over our dead bodies, fucking our women, then telling their bastard grandkids about what a great time they had kicking our asses. In short: I’m pretty sure we’re not going to wear down their will to fight.”

So much for decorum…

“That’s a very defeatist attitude major.”

“I’m just giving the enemy the respect they are due. Make no mistake sir, I intend to win this war.”

“As do I, but since I clearly don’t grasp the gravity of the situation, what would you have us do?”

Zavrazin immediately started gesturing to the map.

“We need to secure the naval base at Zivograd, with it we cut off one of their supply routes and add one of our own. Furthermore the seas are the invasion’s lifeline; if we take the base, we give our own navy a stepping stone to strike at their supply lines, I’m sure you can get behind that.”

He pointed to another location.

“There is also the air base at Yagmur Plateau. Reports suggest Neromians are using carrier-based aircraft, so without local airfields their range will be reduced, plus it will give our own air force a place to move in and begin contesting the skies… oh and we can air lift more supplies, you like tho-”

“Yes, yes Major, I’m all about supplies, we get it.”

You look over the strategic map again and consider your options. Whatever course of action you chose would be a major operation and you only had enough troops to put one plan into motion.

>The chosen option will determine the set of missions available for this campaign turn which will culminate in a major battle for the final objective.

>Cont

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>>5811818
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH1shI2mjd8&list=PLLrug9JZTq60aXKII6oDrf1NLndUKWM_X&index=18

With the surviving forces that had trickled in over the past few days you had enough troops to launch a counter attack on one major strategic objective.

>The chosen option will determine the set of missions available for this campaign turn which will culminate in a major battle for the final objective.

>Secure the overland supply routes (Make it easier for High Command to send more re-enforcements. More friendly NPCs available in the long run, Neromian threat level increases rapidly.)
>Secure a port (Gain a foothold for the Navy to challenge the Neromians at sea. Long term potential to seriously reduce Neromian threat level.)
>Secure an airfield (Gain a foothold for the Air Force to support future operations. Air support and helicopter NPCs will be more readily available in the next campaign turn. Air power will also enable more strategic options.)

It's you, hey there. I remember you from hte BS Isekai quest. I hope you return to it someday.

>>5811924
I plan to return to it after running this campaign turn.

December sounds like a good time. The holiday season means people will likely be too busy doing Holiday things to play skirm, but can still phone post their votes between family events.

>>5811812
>spoiler
That's really not encouraging

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>>5811947
Ah yeah... uh there's not much I can do about that. But don't worry. The core system is pretty straight forward. The vast majority of the rules content is minutae about advanced concepts, equipment lists and glossaries. Stuff you'd thumb through for reference, not read cover to cover.

It's probably gonna be a few days before the first mission kicks off so I'll just leave the Quickstart PDF here even if we're not in skirmish mode yet.

DON'T PANIC NEW PEOPLE

It's ogey, it's still way smaller than battletech <.<

>>5811821
>Secure an airfield (Gain a foothold for the Air Force to support future operations. Air support and helicopter NPCs will be more readily available in the next campaign turn. Air power will also enable more strategic options.)
Less enemy air power will make it easier to secure a port, but not vice versa.
Also we'll be able to airlift in new mechs that we'll soon unlock, right? Right??

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Posting the full rule book for peeps who want to know more.

>>5812040
Big list of unlocks coming up once the mission is chosen.

>>5811821
Welcome back Cog!
>Secure a port (Gain a foothold for the Navy to challenge the Neromians at sea. Long term potential to seriously reduce Neromian threat level.)

>>5811821
>Secure a port (Gain a foothold for the Navy to challenge the Neromians at sea. Long term potential to seriously reduce Neromian threat level.)
As much as I'd love air support, we are completely cut off from friendly lines. Securing a port will help us resupply and also cut off the supply of the Neromians, and make it much harder for them to continue their advance.

>>5811821
>Secure airfield

As much as I glorify the footsloggers, the airfield is most likely our best bet. Air superiority wins wars, both by way of kinetic strikes and localized logistic support.

>>5811821
>Secure an airfield (Gain a foothold for the Air Force to support future operations. Air support and helicopter NPCs will be more readily available in the next campaign turn. Air power will also enable more strategic options.)
Securing the port might eventually turn the tide of war, but the airfield will be more immediately useful. And frankly, I don't trust our navy to defeat them at sea without air support.

>>5811979
>Hotfix: The Boa's turret equipment hardpoint should be able to mount a drone controller. I'll update the master file tomorrow.

>>5811821
>Secure an airfield

>>5811821
As much as I want us to deplete the Neromian naval supply lines, it looks a little like a bridge too far to me. Securing the airbase improves our situation while also worsening theirs.

I am wary of putting too much faith in air support however - helos drop like flies in mecha combat, and planes tend to provide limited tactical utility. Still, the strategic usefulness alone is worth it.

>Secure the airfield

>>5811979
>Secure a port (Gain a foothold for the Navy to challenge the Neromians at sea. Long term potential to seriously reduce Neromian threat level.)
This is the most impactful and potentially war-winning thing we can do. Also, it's only a matter of time before the Neromians come for us hard, since they're wising up to how much of a threat we are. I say we do the most we can while we still have the freedom and the initiative to move around and pick our targets. Weathering the coming storm without reinforcements or air support is gonna be tough, but if the Neromians can just ship more and more forces in completely unimpeded, there's just no point, is there? They can crush us and beat the dinky miners' republic army through sheer numbers and attrition. If we degrade their supply situation enough, though, the attritional calculus shifts in our favor in the long term.

>>5812463
>Secure an airfield
Sweet Free support THEY CAN'T BEAT US NOW!!!

>>5811812
Holy stars it's been a hell and a half, I was running out of petty officers to torture by being than them at pull-ups. What are we crashing next?

>>5811821
>Secure a port (Gain a foothold for the Navy to challenge the Neromians at sea. Long term potential to seriously reduce Neromian threat level.)
Possible supply line for us and one less for them. Also it would possibly leave part of their troops stranded without support and that's not even mentioning possible naval artillery to help us.

>>5811821
>Secure an airfield

Air Field:
>>5812040
>>5812211
>>5812238
>>5812313
>>5812399
>>5812646
>>5812675

Port:
>>5812119
>>5812172
>>5812463
>>5812674

4 votes for port
7 votes for airfield

Airfield route chosen.

>Writing...

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>>5812811
Maybe Zavrazin’s impulsiveness was rubbing off on you, but the more you thought about it, the more you felt that securing the airfield was the right idea. Assaulting Zivograd was just a bridge too far and even if you secured the overland supply route re-enforcements might come too late. If the Major was right, maybe you couldn’t afford to play the long game. You needed an advantage now.

At the end of the day the airfield was the obvious choice, it was closer, air power was more responsive and it was also a line of retreat… for certain high ranking officers anyway.

>Main System entering Skirmish Mode

Wire Man: “Listen up everyone, our recent successes have bought the NOAF some breathing room. That means supply lines are open again. Our boss’s boss is being cagey about what kind of support they’ll be giving him, but I know some guys that can give us access to better gear. Some of you might have already gotten the chance to peruse the catalogue, and I bet a few of you have questions, so let’s start with the most obvious ones:”

“’Why do I have to pay money to unlock access to gear so I can pay even more money to buy the gear itself?’ I hear you ask. It’s not just about the gear, it’s about everything you need to use it: tech manuals so your support crews know how to mount and maintain it, spare parts, ammo shipments for the stuff the NOAF can’t supply. That unlock fee is for all the trouble the arms supplier must go through to get us these things. Gear is expensive and you’ll likely have to save up before you can start using the fancy stuff. Word of warning: the more expensive your final loadout the higher the maintenance fees. There’s a reason most people just use crocs and tegus when there are better models on the market: The good shit is expensive to maintain.”

“’If we can buy better gear can our employers do it too?’ In theory: yes, in practice: no. General Kovalev has to supply forces on a battalion level and up; the guys I know are independent dealers and smugglers, they don’t have the stock to kit out a national army. Besides there’s all sorts of regulations and treaties about arms dealing and our employer is probably already blowing all the cash he can spare on us.”

>cont

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>>5812844
“If there’s anything I didn’t cover feel free to ask. Have fun shopping. Also, I’ve been told that someone doesn’t have a support crew. I don’t know how you’ve piloted, serviced and repaired your machine all by yourself until now but I really advise you to go talk to Zoric, the 17th Logistics Battalion has technicians to spare.”

>Equipment unlocks: new stuff is sold in sets. Paying the unlock price will add all items in the set to the arsenal where any player can purchase individual items from the set for themselves. Some sets are quite pricey and I encourage players to pool cash to buy the stuff everyone wants. Unlock prices do not have to be fully paid-up front, money can be put toward a specific package over time.
Just remember: Money put towards unlocking a package cannot be refunded.

>Skills list has been reworked: Tanker skills have been reworked to be based on the commander action, artillery skills moved to the common skills pool, Missile guidance skills added to common pool, desant grenadiers reworked slightly. Some skills from the first campaign turn no longer exist. All players can get a free respec to compensate. (This does not count towards the 1 respec per campaign turn limit.)

((Okay guys, have fun shopping, I need to actually make the airfield maps now.))

(Question. Is the 1000c we start with "real", or does it exist solely for initial outfitting and disappears after the vehicle is officially created?)

>>5812850
At the risk of enabling some weird insurance fraud scheme, I'm going to say it's "real", that is to say any left over cash you have from unit creation goes into your pilot's pocket. (Although 1000 is pretty tight so you're unlikely to have much left over.)

I suppose the unlocking matter requires some organization.
Respond to this post with the unlocks that you want more than the others. Once we know who wants what, we can better coordinate pooling funds.

As for me, I want
>Knight-Lite
>Specialist FCS
>Electronic Warfare

>>5812968
I want the exo terra package but I am willing to put up 200 for the knight package if I'm the only one going for the exo terra stuff
>Cumulus

>>5812968
All the new stuff is cool, but a little to niche for me. I'll be sticking with the shield+laser croc mk2 for now. Though I do want some upgrades:
>Reactive Armor
>Demolition Charge

>>5812851
ah a ha ha haaaaa time to CASH OUT on my INSURANCE SCHEME for all these WRECKED MECHS

Things are LOOKING UP Theraskine.

>>5812968
What sticks out to me right now is:
>Specialist FCS
>Advanced Sensor Equipment

>Hotfix: The Longbow missiles have typo in their statline: They should have a RoF of 1 and deal 6 Impact damage.

>>5812968
>Guye Co.
>Specialist FCS
>Explosive Utilities
>Advanced Sensor Equipment
I was just about to put some cash on unlocking each, but sure, let's get organized.

>>5812848
Codename: Zaffre

Vehicle: Cobra-KA1 (500c)
L.Arm: HMG (50c)
R.Arm: HMG (50c)
Chassis: Internal Reinforcement (100c)

Total: 700c (150c upkeep)

>>5812968
>Specialist FCS
Though, I only really have 70c to spend. I'd like to keep some spare for upkeep just in case, and I want one of those specialist FCSs if we get them which would bump that up even more.
(P.S. for Cognis: The quick-start guide still uses Critical terminology instead of Internal terminology. Also, the rule for firing two linked weapons at once says you can do it with two weapons of the same *type*, rather than the same *name* as stated in the full rulebook.)

>>5813188
Approved.

Yeah, I've had a lot of rules acretion over the years. There's bound to be typos and inconsistent language everywhere. I'll see about correcting these.

>>5813188
Pssst. 20% of 700 is 140 credits of maintenance

>>5812848
Name: Jack Everest
Codename: Mastodon
>Tegu MBT - $600
>Main mount: Mk1-E Lancer Cannon - $250
>Pintle mount: Light Auto Cannon - $50
>Defensive Utility: Internal Reinforcement - $100

>>5812968
I seek the Fat Mann, but since I'm dropping in late I'm not going to ask anyone to put cash towards it now. I'll need to dig my teeth in to the possible unlocks to see what I could do with it too.

>>5812968
>Specialist FCS
>Electronic Warfare

>>5813588
We can split the cost half and half for unlocking the Electronics warfare stuff?

>>5813036
gonna retract this offer though since folks don't seem keen on unlocking an arms package

>>5813353
(shit u rite)
(i think that was a holdover from an earlier draft of the build where i had basic FCS. oops.)

>>5812848
Oh, found you guys again! Changed the meeting room without telling me, huh? Third time in a row? Those notices sure do love getting lost on the way over to my mech bay don't they? Just like the birthday cards from my parents. Got a knack for getting those lost, I do. Anywho, Airport, uh? I was listening through the door. I think... they've had a few extra days to pile the sandcastles up even higher than last time. Back then, with the jamming truck, I hear they managed quite a few of those little sandbag bunkers and emplaced gun. Maybe we should think about that explosives pack, clear those out nice and quick? In case they come up with anything bigger this time.

> Put 200 towards Explosive Utilities
> Does HP from 'Utility Equipment' stack with 'Applique Armor' or itself? They are all passive 'equipment' sources so the rulebook would say that they don't.

Callsign: Dessert for Dinner
Chassis: Cobra-KA1 (500)
Torso Primary: Heavy Smoke Mortar (300)
Torso Secondary: Target Marker (in middle slot where its safer) (25)
Right Arm: HMG (50)
Left Arm: Electro Spike (75)
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative Armour (Size 1) (50)
+5 R. Acc, Auto-Lock

>>5813781
>Does HP from 'Utility Equipment' stack with 'Applique Armor' or itself?

It does in both cases. But for stacking with other utilities they must be different. (E.g. Core shielding's HP buff can stack with Internal Reinforcement but not another core shielding.)

Quick Update: Today is a life management day for me so you guys still have time to figure out what you'd like to unlock.

>>5812968
>>5813036
>>5813038
>>5813069
>>5813126
>>5813188
>>5813361
>>5813588
>>5813781

And so far we have:
>Specialist FCS - 5
>Explosive Utilities - 3
>Electronic Warfare - 2
>Advanced Sensor Equipment - 2
>Knight-Lite - 2
>Guye Co. - 2
>Exoterra - 1

Looks like FCS and explosives are a done deal, while the company unlocks will have to wait.

>>5812968
>Knight-Lite pack
>Specialist FCS

I have some to spend so these would be nice
Hulls outside basics tempt me quite a bit

>>5814018
Alright, if we've already got 200 Creds put up for the explosive utilities (>>5813781), I'll put up 150.

>>5814062
>>5813036
So, I can put 500 towards Knight-Lite without going over budget. If each of you puts another 500 we can have it unlocked. What do you say?

>>5814108
Not getting an answer from the fella that wants to do the E war stuff so sure, Just do me a solid and help me get the exo terra the next time around

>>5814119
I was partial to ExoTerra myself, but I'd have to buy too much new equipment to afford it. I will support it next time.

>>5814018
>Putting 120 Creds towards Specialist FCS
>Putting 150 Creds towards ExplosiveUtilities
>>5814119
Sorry for the last answer, I wasn't sure how many people were interested in E-War, but I can put down 300 creds towards either Knight-Lite or E-War.

>>5814018
>80 credits to Specialist FCS
>100 credits to Guye Co.Arms Package
>100 credits to Advanced Sensor Equipment

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The mercs were eventually called to a briefing presented by Chief Warrant Officer Zoric, as the briefing started an annotated map of the area of operations was put up on screen.

“Mercenaries, command has decided to capture a nearby airbase on the Yagmur plateau, you are offered a contract to participate in this capture operation; codenamed: Iron Sky.”

“The operation will consist of two phases; the first phase requires us to eliminate enemy units in the surrounding area to ensure complete control over the region once the airbase falls. The Neromians are known for their use of cavalry but they are quite capable of using modern technology when it suits them. Several of their artillery and electronic support tanks are stationed at the nearby town of Yagvosk. While it is possible to circumvent Yagvosk and attack the airbase directly, leaving these enemies at our backs is unacceptable.”

“The Neromains have also set up a long range SAM battery in the Yilma Valley. Taking the airbase is pointless while that battery is still active as it will shoot down any aerial reinforcements we try to bring over the mountain. Unfortunately we do not know the exact location of the SAMs so you’ll have to sweep the area and hunt them down. Unlike the jammer mission the vegetation is sparse and they’re all deployed on plateaus so finding them shouldn't be too hard.”

“Once phase 1 is complete all forces will converge on the airbase itself for phase 2; the actual capture of the base. If phase 1 goes smoothly they enemy should not be able to resist us. Phase 2 will also see our own aircraft flying in over the Midas Range to provide close air support for us. They do not have enough fuel for a return trip so they are depending on us to succeed in capturing the base.”

“One last thing: Intel has confirmed the presence of a heavy VTOL squadron parked at the airbase. During phase 1 they will almost certainly be scrambled to reinforce either Yagvosk or the Yilma Valley. Where they are sent, we cannot be certain, so expect to encounter them no matter which mission you participate in. That is all.”

>This campaign turn will have three missions: the two phase 1 missions happen simultaneously; players that deploy in one cannot deploy in the other. You do not have to commit to a specific mission right now but keep that in mind. All players can deploy for the final mission in phase 2.

((Alright I'm gonna leave this overnight and work on the first mission map tomorrow. I'll also to all the unlock processing after I wake up tomorrow morning. BTW can I can a roll call of all currently active players?))

>>5812844
>>5814018
>70 credits to Specialist FCS (270/400)
(Guess we're doing this now.)

>>5814223
>>5814119
Ogey I am spending

>200 to unlocking E-war
>500 to unlocking Knight lite

>>5814301
The presence of VTOL suggests a likelihood of the adversary wrecking the airfield tarmac. If they haven’t done so already, they will almost certainly do so at the turn of the tide. Engineers will have their work cut out for them.

>>5814304
>present

>>5814304
here

>>5814304
Present.
>Artemis is a wiry woman of indeterminate age (anywhere from a hardworn 20s to spry 40s), with a short cropped fuzz of dirty blonde hair. She gives off being wound as tight as a spring at all times.

Current set up, awaiting rebuild:
==
100xp - Regular
Passives: +5 Evasion
Skills:
- Smoke Screen: Free action, reserve-fire smoke launchers after firing.
==
Crocodile [32/32 hp][55ev, 3mv, 8vi, 40edef]
RA - Crocodile Laser
LA - Crocodile Laser
TIM - Smoke pod [2/2], Smoke pod [2/2]
TEM - Rapid Rocket Pod [2/2]
Chassis - Ablative mk2
Green & Purple camo
Value: 1175cr (maintenance 235cr)
==
Stash: Target Marker
Bank: 765cr
==
>>5814018
Interested and willing to donate towards:
>Knight-Lite
>Advanced Counter Measures
>Large Support Drones
The Repair Drone is of particular interest, it really improves operations when you can get field repairs.

>>5814304
Present, of course.

>>5814304
Me, my brothers and our dad's old tank are all still here.

>>5814304
In it to win it.

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>>5814304
"Camelia Morgan, reporting for duty, Sir! I should soon have my mech up and operational."

Flat broke and present>>5814304

>>5814223
300 creds towards E-War.
+200 from >>5814334
>E-War unlocked!

>>5814513
>>5814159
put down 500 each and we got it unlocked

>>5814594
The knight light package I mean

>>5814304
"ah'm here fella, dont you got gettin' nervous, i aint blowin' nuffin' up in my free time...yet."
>900 creds get!
>50 xp get! Regular veterancy status get!
>pay debt
>pay repair fees
>have 490 creds total
>get the passive +5 evasion
>get the pathfinder skill
Name: Hoyt Ownby
Unit Type: [Mech]
Base Unit: [Crocodile Mk2] [32/32] [M][A][W]+[F]
[AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
Right arm: Crocodile Combat Laser
Torso: medium autocannon
left arm: Crocodile Combat Laser
chassis:heavy ablative
torso external mount:Rapid rocket pod
spare credits:490
Skills(Regular, 50xp):+5 evasion, pathfinder

>>5814304
"Ready to lay waste on opposition"

>>5814304
Ready and chomping at the bits!

>>5814594
>>5814062
>>5814594
I'm afraid I miscalculated. I only have 395c to spare.
Though since there's 4 of us wanting Knight-Lite, we can each put up 375.

>>5814304
I’m here. To everyone assigned to seize the city - have fun storming the castle!

I expect I’ll be there with you.

—
Pilot
100xp - Regular
+5 Ranged Accuracy
Top Attack Guidance

Tank
Chassis: Tegu MBT (600)
Primary Turret: Type R Gun-Launcher (300), Target Marker (25)
Pintle: HMG (50)
Turret Equipment Mount: Basic Sensor Suite (50)
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative 2 (100)

Stash
Ablative 1
800 Credits

>>5814699
I'll keep my contribution as is. Just find others to split that 1k with

>>5813781
>>5814223
>>5814289
>>5814305
>>5814589


270/400 Specialist FCS
350/500 Explosive Utilities
100/500 Advanced Sensors
500/500 E-War

500/1500 Knight Lite
100/1500 Guye Co.

>I'm locking in these numbers for now. You have until start assembling the sprites for the first mission before unlocks are closed.

>>5815102
Cr Accounting: 500 Cr (previous balance) + 700 (mission income) - 200 (upkeep) = 1000 Cr (current balance)

>Spend 500 Cr on EMP Weapons
>Spend 130 Cr on Specialist FCS

New Balance: 370 Cr

>>5815102
>>5815116

>400/400 Specialist FCS UNLOCKED!
>350/500 Explosive Utilities
>100/500 Advanced Sensors
>500/500 E-War UNLOCKED!
>500/500 EMP Weapons UNLOCKED!

>500/1500 Knight Lite
>100/1500 Guye Co.

Updating current unlocks...

>>5814304
I'm here, but I don't know if I have been accepted yet.

>>5813361
>>5814566
>>5815224

You guys are officially approved, although for Cammy I'm expecting a valid starter build at some point.

>>5815236
>Chassis
Will Do! Was just waiting to see what got unlocked first. Do we get to pick which of the two maps we will be deployed on? Will affect my build.

>>5815258
>Do we get to pick which of the two maps we will be deployed on?

You do, but you don't have to pick right away. I'll be running the missions one at a time. If you don't want to deploy on the first map just wait for the next one, if you do, post your build after the briefing.

>>5814304
"Howdy! Risk o' Rain is present an' accounted for. Just tryin' to get ol' Bessie here a few new toys to play with."

>Looking at unlocking the howitzers as soon as I sort out finances.

>>5815134
Explosive Utilities are actually completely unlocked:

>>5814063
>>5813781
>>5814223

>>5815376

>>5814063 didn't really feel like a firm commitment. Graz can you confirm?

>>5815385
Yes.

>>5815415
Okay, it's official, the following are unlocked for buying:

>Specialist FCS
>Electronic Warfare Equipment
>EMP Weapons
>Explosive Utilities

>>5815320
"Alright boys, the grease monkeys tell me that tune up cost us a few bits, but with that last payout we've a respectable 970 creds in the piggy bank. I reckon this sophisticated ol' gal of ours could use a more appropriate piece. Barnaby, get Wireman on the horn, I've some orders t' place."

>Unlock Howitzers for 500
>Purchase Howitzer for 350
>Purchase Artillery FCS for 75

"Hey, Jessup! Grab me the big wrench and power up that there crane. It's time fer an upgrade."

Callsign: Risk of Rain
Role: Indirect Fire Support
XP:100 (Regular)
Skills: +5 Ranged ACC, Flank Speed
Chassis: Boa
Turret: Artillery FCS, Howitzer HE
Turret Equipment: Basic Sensor Suite, Smoke Launcher
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative Armor 1
Credits: 45
Reserve: Basic FCS Ext, Heavy Mortar HE, Light Mortar HE


(If anyone needs to borrow my reserve equipment to fill out their build they're welcome to it.)

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>>5815425
>Howitzer unlock approved.
>No more spending on unlocks for now.

Major Zavrazin: “Alright, let’s get to it. Your force has been tasked with assaulting the town of Yagvosk and eliminating the high value targets we believe are currently based there. I understand this is an urban assault mission so it will be bloody work. The town will almost certainly be riddled with entrenched infantry and the close quarters environment favours enemy mega cav. To help with this we will be sending in two platoons of mechanised infantry. One is an assault platoon mounted in IFVs while the other has been equipped with anti-air missile launchers. These formations will engage the enemy infantry and provide a means of countering the heavy VTOL squad should it show up.”

“The current plan is for the mercs to smash through the east side of the town, drawing away the enemy cavalry and heavy vehicles while our infantry sweeps through from the west, clearing out buildings as they go.”

“Expect a combination of neromian infantry armed with heavy weapons and supported by mega-cavalry. There’s also the HVTs themselves. While they are relatively weak in direct combat they are serious force multipliers. Their drones, sensors and indirect fire weapons will give the defenders a serious edge. You could mitigate this by using your own fire support and electronic warfare to supress these units where you find them, or just kill them quickly in a good old-fashioned blitzkrieg. I leave it to your discretion. That is all”

>cont

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>>5815434
>Mission Parameters:

>Primary Objectives:
>Eliminate all 5 of the High Value Targets

>Secondary Objectives
>Make sure both large buildings in the centre of the town survive the battle and are occupied by friendly infantry at the end of the mission.

>Note: If you believe the friendly infantry might be better deployed in a different manner you may attempt to convince Zavrazin to do things differently.

>Intel Packet attached.

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>All players who wish to deploy on this mission please post and confirm your final build.
>Players that deploy on this mission will not be able to deploy on the next mission.
>This mission is limited to and has been balanced for 10 players. If you want to play in this mission but are saving your character for the next, or you want to try out this skirmish without going through the hassle of character creation, consider using a reserve unit.

>>5815437
Damn. I guess I will have to wait with the unlocks.
My current build is well suited for close combat anyway.

Chassis: Crocodile Mk2 (600)
Right Arm: Crocodile Combat Laser (150)
Left Arm: Tactical Shield (100)
Torso Internal: Frag Cannon (150)
Torso External: Basic FCS (50)
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative Armour (Size 2) (100)
Exp 100, sklls: +5 ranged accuracy, Mix-and-Match
Mech cost: 1150
Money: 175 leftover + 900 last mission payout + 175 Hoyt's debt - 230 maintenance = 860c
>This is my final build

>>5815437
"Urban warfare with a need fer counter-battery fire? I'd say there's 100% Risk o' Rain today. If you can spot 'em, pardners, I'll show them Cloudbursts who's the real rainmaker."

>>5815425
>That is my final build.

Alright, let's... see who we can scam into providing me with a mech. My last two chassis' had unfortunate integrity issues, though, I take no blame for Widget. That guy was loose.

>>5814304
You'd miss me if I wasn't around.

>>5815437
>Purchase EMP Missiles (125 Cr)
>Purchase Rapid Fire FCS (75 Cr)
>Purchase Internal Reinforcement (100 Cr)
370 Cr (Current Balance) - 300 Cr (Purchases) = 70 Cr (New Balance)

>Acquire Automatic Fire Control
>Passive Skill: +5 Accuracy

>Current Loadout:
>Chassis: Tegu MBT
>Primary Turret Mount: 2x Rotary Autocannon
>Pintle Mount: EMP Missiles
>Turret Equipment Mount: Rapid Fire FCS
>Chassis Upgrades: Smoke Launcher, Internal Reinforcement
Unit Cost: 1150

Reserve: HMG, Basic FCS Extension, Ablative Armour 1

>This is my final build
Deploy on Yagvosk Assault in Deployment Zone 1

>>5815437
>Deploy in Zone 2

=DOWNTIME=
>Bought Main Gun FCS (-75Cr)
>Bought Light Reactive Armour (-150Cr)
New total: 115Cr
In reserve: Heavy Autocannon, Basic FCS
...
=VEHICLE=
> [600] Chassis: Tegu MBT
> [300] Turret: R-120 Tank Gun
> [75] Turret Equipment: Main Gun FCS
> [25] Pintle: Target Marker
> [225] Chassis Upgrade: Dozer Blade [75cr], Light Reactive Armour [150cr]
Maintenance fee: 1225Cr x 20% = 245Cr
...
=STATS=
HIT: 20 MOV: 6 Tracked VIS: 5 E-WAR: 30
>Regular, 100XP
>Passive: +4 HP
>Skill: Automatic Fire Control

>This is my final build

>>5815437
>Deploy as a reserve NOAF Standard Line Mech, if there is room.

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>>5815437
>Deploy in Zone 1 (picrel)

Shopping:
>-150 Cred: Explosive Utilities unlock
>-75 Cred: buy and equip Rapid Fire FCS on Torso External Mount hardpoint
>-150 Cred: buy and equip Reactive Armor 1 (unequip Ablative Armor 2 (loaned from Hound))
>-50 Cred: buy and equip Buckler on Left Arm Mount hardpoint (unequip Tactical Shield)
>-75 Cred: buy and equip Demolition Charge on Left Arm Mount hardpoint
>1400-500=900 Creds

========

Base Unit: [Crocodile Mk2 (600)] [32/32] [M][A][W]+[F]
[AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
Left Arm: Buckler (50), Demolition Charge (75)
Right Arm: Crocodile Combat Laser (150)
Torso Internal: Crocodile Combat Laser (150)
Torso External: Rapid Fire FCS (75)
Chassis: Reactive Armor 1 (150), Skate System (150)
Total Value: 1400 (280)

Passive Bonus:
+5 Ranged Accuracy (1/3)
Skills (1/4):
Auto-Lock

>This is my final build

>>5815437
Put me in, coach.

>Purchase Advanced ECCM for 200
>Deploy zone 2
>This is my final build

—
Pilot
100xp - Regular
+ 7 E-War
Top Attack Guidance

Tank
Chassis: Tegu MBT (600)
Primary Turret: Type R Gun-Launcher (300), Target Marker (25)
Pintle: Basic Sensor Suite (50)
Turret Equipment Mount: Advanced ECCM (200)
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative 2 (100)

Stash
HMG
Ablative 1
800 -> 600 Credits

>>5815437
>Deploy as NOAF Tank Hunter reserve in Zone 2

>>5815437
>Deploy in Zone 2 on the far right as NOAF Standard Line Mech reserve unit

Callsign: SLM-02

Chassis: Crocodile Mk2
R.Arm: Tactical Shield
L.Arm: Medium Autocannon
T.Internal: Medium Autocannon
T.External: Smoke Launchers
C.Upgrades: Jump Jets, Ablative Armor
Passives: +5 Accuracy
Skills: Pathfinder

>This is my final build. (Reserve)

(I'm sure I don't need to list out the build when joining as a reserve, but shush.)

I need a mech. I'm a mech pilot. What is a mech pilot *without a mech*. I don't even know how much money, I have left. I can't reach Company Command, I think Loose Widget died with the comms codes, and my wallet was in the last mech I trashed.

What's a charming, handsome and incredibly clever mercenary of great skills to do? Be a footslogger? Drive a tank? There are things a woman just can't want.

Maybe I should just pack up. Grab the go back, steal some money from the officers, duck out in the night. I hear the central plains are nice this time of year. Maybe I wasn't cut out for the mercenary lifestyle. Maybe I'm not good enough. Maybe crashing every mech I've ever touched is sign I'm not a good enough mech pilot.

... Hm. No. I know how to crash mechs. By definition I just need to channel it. I need to crash *someone else's* mech. I need to . . . Direct the impulse. Okay, okay, I can work with this plan.

>>5815437
Heeyyyyy motorpool officerrrr wow, so, ha ha, get this, there's this paperwork the officers want you to sign? Yeah, I have it right here, step over behind this little crate, so, grab a pen and THE PAPERWORK IS MY FIST I'M TAKING THE KEYS YOU CAN'T STOP ME

>"Borrow" a NOAF Assault Mech.
>I'm a rental! Yeah, see, I have the credentials and everything, says right here on my ID: Technical Biped Specialist ... what the hell is this name, wow.
>Uncool.

>>5815443
>>5815458
>>5815570
>>5815572
>>5815589
>>5815601
>>5815604
>>5815609
>>5815615
>>5815631

Okay, mission roster filled. I'll do sprite assembly tomorrow morning then we can get started on turn 1.

oh shoot, mega mercs are alive?
seeing how there's already 10 peeps, is it still possible to join as reserves?
how long has it been in-game since CCC blew up?

>>5815779
(Player limit is 10, yes, but there's a second mission after this that'll have some open slots. This mission and the next are happening at the same time in-universe, and there's only about 15 of us.)
(You'll get your chance soon, Mega Merc™.)

>>5815779
You could always create a merc and would probably get priority to deploy over reserves.

>>5815631
>>5815437

>Lariat Theraskine at a corner leading to MY mech and take back the keys.

You know I thought I could finally give a bit of respect to you merc types for being able to deliver on a mission. But lo and behold as the ONE merc that is not even worth their cred fee, talks mad shit on data-link and then totaled their mech now attempts to steal mine.

-Mosin takes back the keys she dropped and climbs into his mech

I'm almost glad I was WRONG.

How about instead of wrecking the mechs belonging to your employer you go beg for some help from your last creds and your fellow mercs that would dare help you. Maybe that's one thing you'd actually succeed at. Or you know. Pick up an actual enlistment paper and fill it out.

-He begins to start the mech

If you're actually going to do that last one. You'd better start practicing you're front leaning rest.

-He closes the cockpit and leaves for the mission

>Deployment Zone 3 on Yagvosk Nearest the Friendly Mechanised Infantry and at the front in NOAF Assault Mech

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>>5815631

>>5815609
>>5815648
(If any merc wanted to join the urban mission and was too late to sign up, I'll gladly give my spot to them)

>>5816101
>>5815648
"I hope I'm not too late to take you up on that offer and not miss INTENSE MECH ACTION."

[HP:32/32][AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
[Crocodile Mk2] [M][A][W]+[F]

[LA](Tactical Shield) +1DR, F:2DR
[RA](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[TI](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[C](Ablative Armor):HP+16
[S](Auto-Lock)
Mech Cost:1000 Maint:200
1400-200=1200 Credits
100XP(Regular)

Okay generally people wanting to deploy actual player character take priority over reserve units since that's kinda the point of reserves.

Gonchi has given up reserve deployment and Theraskine has transferred their reserve deployment to Mosin (consented to over discord, loving the emergent sub-plot BTW.)

Final Deployment list for this mission is:

Mercs:
>Tactical Idol
>Marsh Reynes
>Ikit
>Mojo
>Graz
>Norn
>Anna Graham

Reservists:
>Zaffre
>Cammy
>Sgt. Mosin

Sprites and statcards have already been assembled so this line up is locked in. No more changes loadout. Anna if you want to use your skill respec before you post your first turn I'll allow it but ideally your build should be finalized once you commit to deployment.

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Chief Zoric: "All forces are in position, tactical display online, new contacts tagged. All units: Commence Operation Iron Sky!"

>1 Tactical Idol
>2 Marsh Reynes
>3 Ikit
>4 Mojo
>5 Graz
>6 Norn
>7 Ana Graham
>8 Zaffre
>9 Cammy
>10 Sgt Mosin

------

I1: "A Neviki assault!? Here!? I thought we had them encircled up north?"

I2: "Looks like they have some fight in them after all. APC pop smoke, I don't want to take that first wave in the face."

>Declare actions. Turn will be processed on Saturday 8pm GMT+8

>>5816444
"That's a might fine smoke cloud you've got there fellers. Would be a shame if we were to rain on yer parade.

Norn would you kindly lock that there APC with yer sensor suite while I dial his number into my arty FCS?
Please and thankyou."

>>5816444
Behold, the smoke parts before the mighty EW Tegu! Seize a forward position, support our infantry!

>Commander: Lock M1
>Attack: ATGM on M1
>Move: 2S, 2SE, end facing SE

Tank
Chassis: Tegu MBT (600)
Primary Turret: Type R Gun-Launcher (300), Target Marker (25)
Pintle: Basic Sensor Suite (50)
Turret Equipment Mount: Advanced ECCM (200)
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative 2 (100)

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>5816482
(Don't forget to roll your attack.)

"We're reading you five-by-five, Norn. Sending one down range. Hold on to yer hats ladies and germs."

>Commander: Hands on utility action - Arty FCS
>Attack: Fire Howitzer at M1 (Base:60+FCS:20+Lock:10+Skill:5)=95%

>>5816491
That’s the beauty of the ATGM, it rides the beam! Neither man nor megabeast can escape this lock.

On that note, I’m a bit worried about the adversary counterpunch. If those Rainmakers and Hunter-Killers are in position… but they weren’t expecting us. Surely not.

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>5816444
"Opening the road ahead, stand clear!"
>Attack: shoot HESH at the marked M1 (6S)
75 base +5 acc + 20 tracking = 100
6 Impact + 3 Blast AoE 1, demolisher
>Move: 6S
>Cmd: Hands on - E-Resistance

>>5816538
Whoops, I'm [4] not [6].

>>5816444
>Move 3 SW, 3 S
>Electronic Resistance

>>5816444
>[F] Defense Focus
>[M+W] Move 6S, face SE

>>5816444
"Unit 9, moving to the western flank"

>[F] Defense Focus
>[M+W] Move 6SW, face SE

>>5816444
"This is Tactical Idol, and what I have for you today is a surprise visit to our adversary's positions. Say hi!
Now, besides surprise, we need speed and violence of action. Thankfully, my friends here have provided both in abundance; look at them explosions! Though I'm willing to bet there's either more infantry in the buildings, or megacav behind the smoke, or both! There's enemy artillery expected too, so let's not bunch up."

>F: Defence focus
>M: Move 3S
>W+A: Overwatch Frag Cannon

Aw my *face*.

That was good, aw, I've been rattled for hours.

Ah, man, I haven't been slugged that good since I went on that hunting trip with the Neromians and someone pulled out a beer. I think my teeth is loose. He can really lay it down, crashing sats, pretty good for a government contractor.

Oh, but I see the honorable sergeant Mosin has made a critical mistake. He's forgotten . . . That I am Theraskine, and I'm the scariest thing on two sub-continents. I'm going to punch him *right in the badge*.

HEY.
HEY YOU. WITH THE WRENCH.

YEAH IS THAT A COBRA? Scrap-metal? Oh no buddy. That's not scrap-metal. I know the right arm hand-actuator looks like it is broken in half. Thats why it got my attention.

34 CREDITS, I TELL YOU HOW TO FORGE A REQUSITION REPORT FOR BEER, AND IN RETURN YOU LET ME TRY THIS TRICK WITH THE SERVOS I JUST THOUGHT OF. And you know anywhere around here where we can find a punching bag in extra *extra* large size? Maybe one with the color of a sergeant's sunbaked face?

Oh, no reason.

>>5812848
>Study the Theory of the Metal Fist

Punch *me*, will ya? Well well well we'll just see about that.

>>5816444
"Let's move on up and back up Ikit, Graham. I'll cover you in case anyone tries to rush out."

>[M]: 2SW, S
>[W+A+F]: Overwatch with both lasers with Fire Control Focus active

>>5816444
>F: Evasion Focus
>M: Move 3 South
>W: Move 3 South
>A: Fire upon enemy target with Frag Cannon (If in Range 3)

"Ease yourselves in Derzky. Don't forget to deploy smoke when you arrive."

>>5816444
>>5816916
"I'm hoping something fun shows up. Maybe even something that can put up a fight."

>Have +5 Ranged Acc
>[F]Defense Focus +2DR
>[M] Move 3S,Face SE
>[W+A] Overwatch (Medium Auto Cannon)

[HP:32/32][AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
[Crocodile Mk2] [M][A][W]+[F]

[LA](Tactical Shield) +1DR, F:2DR
[RA](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[TI](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[C](Ablative Armor):HP+16
[S](Auto-Lock)(+5 Ranged Acc)

>>5816482
>>5816491
>>5816538
>>5816552
>>5816553
>>5816557
>>5816605
>>5816916
>>5817019
>>5817193

>Processing...

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>>5817019
>"Ease yourselves in Derzky. Don't forget to deploy smoke when you arrive."

Derzkiy1: "That's not how this works SGT, we need to hit these buildings ASAP or you'll be eating an RPG everytime you turn a corner. GO! GO! GO!"

>Standby for Enemy Phase...

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>>5817330

Neromian Officer: "Here they come, I need artillery on these co-ordinates!"

Vanguard Cobra: "Roger that, be sure to mark any hard targets the bombardment doesn't kill, I got a hunter killer missile with their name on it."

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>>5817341
Zoric:"We have eyes on a whole mess of enemies, tagging them now."

Derkiy2:"Saint preserve us, I knew it would be bloody but nothing ever prepares you..."

>Declare Actions everyone, turn will be processed at 8PM Sunday GMT+8

>>5817355
After taking a little walk and letting my brain cool down it occured to me that I made a few processing errors: Namely I forgot the mecha using defence focus and shields get 3 DR, not 2, I'll correct this in my master file.

Secondly I was inconsistent with the way I handled infantry: Unless they have have some stealth skills or are deliberately hiding (which these guys weren't) infantry should be visible within their buildings. With this in mind I was lenient with Mosin's actions, letting him fire into the fog without reserving an action.

Meanwhile on the other side of the battlefield Ikit would have almost certainly wiped out the infantry stationed there had he known they were present. So I've going to give a bit of compensation here:

>I1 and I2 can be considered destroyed.
>2 damage Ikit took from the RPG attack has been rolled back.

I wanna make some challenging scenarios for you but I also want to play by my own rules. Sorry about that.

>>5816624
Got inspired to write a little lore snipper
Since before mecha became a staple of modern warfare people have dreamed of mech based martial arts, but while most mech pilots are trained to bash targets in close quarters this is a seen as a crude attack of last resort. Attempts to make a mech fight as if it were a scaled up version of a human martial artist have all run into the same problem: Even if they are vaguely humanoid, a mech is not a person, it does not move like a person and the control system adds a layer of separation between intuitive human motion and actual mechanical action. This line of thinking approaches the problem from the wrong angle. To walk the path of the Metal Fist you must put aside any fantasies of making the mech an extension of yourself and instead pursue the reality of making yourself an extension of the mech.
-Introductory chapter of the Metal Fist Manual

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>>5817443
Very cool, much appreciated

>>5817355
"Spotter-Seer drone! Someone take it down!"

>>5817443
Dammit I seem to have forgotten how much damage light howitzers do. Okay doing a damage audit:
>Ikit should have taken 6-1 damage from a direct light howitzer hit, leaving him at 19HP for the next turn.
>Zaffre, having 3 DR on the front arc should have taken 2x1 damage from the RPG hits and 3 Damage from the Light Howitzer blast for a grand total of -5 damage his turn leaving him at 19 health.

I've set this HP values in my master file so the numbers should be correct for the next turn.

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Rolled 98, 40 = 138 (2d100)

>>5817355
"Alright, let's roll these guys up and smoke that bastard dropping indirect on us from behind that building."

>Deploy skates
>[M]: 3S, SE, pivot N
>[A+F]: Fire 2xCrocodile Combat Lasers at L1 (rolling vs 110 (80 + 5 (stat increase) + 5 (FCS) + 20 (tracking)))
>[W (M)]: pivot S (counterclockwise (this is important (picrel))), Move 2S, SE

>>5817355
"Unit 9 moving south to engage."

>[M] Move 3S
>[W] Jump 2S, 1SW, turn NE
>[A+F] Fire 2x Medium AC at L2 @65 accuracy

Rolled 30, 65, 86, 93 = 274 (4d100)

>>5817770
Must have mis-typed my dice

Rolled 40, 41, 56, 72 = 209 (4d100)

>>5817355
"Calling out Saints already Derkiy2? It only gets worse from here! Infantry take care of that Recon drone and get ready for the next one. APC's keep up and kill the lizard! I'm moving in on the HVT."

>=Declare use of Skate System
>Focus: Melee Focus
>Move: 4 South
>Attack Fire Frag Cannon at L5
>Wild: Move 4 South
>Charge [HVT2] with Mace and Pile Driver (In that order)

Rolled 65 (1d100)

>>5817355
>A: fire HESH at I3 (+auto FC)
Acc = 75 base +5 passive +20 tracking = 100
>C(U): Target marker at 4SE, 1S
<< Mojo to Reynes, requesting fire on my marker.>>

=VEHICLE=
> Chassis: Tegu MBT
> Turret: R-120 Tank Gun
> Turret Equipment: Main Gun FCS
> Pintle: Target Marker
> Chassis Upgrade: Dozer Blade, Light ERA

>Regular, 100XP
>Passive: +4 HP
>Skill: Automatic Fire Control

Reposted because I dropped my name, original roll was 78 in case I roll better

Rolled 60, 56, 22, 73, 94, 99, 21, 19, 67, 18 = 529 (10d100)

>>5817355
>Move SW, 5 S
>Fire Rotary Auto Cannons at L2 (Automatic Fire Control) (60 [base] + 5 [passive] + 20 [FCS])
>Pop Smoke (should remove target marker lock)

Rolled 31 (1d100)

>>5817355
>>5817848

"We read ya, Mojo. Rollin' into position for fire mission."

>M: 2 SE, facing south.
>C: Hands On - Utility: Arty FCS
>A: Fire on Mojo's target marker with Howitzer HE. (Should be 95 to hit again.)

"Shot out! Heaven 'ave mercy on the poor fuckin' infantry."

>>5817848
Since you deleted a post with a dice roll I will not be processing your action this turn. Deleting a post with roll you made for your actions is a cardinal sin in skirmish and something I cannot let slide.

I know you didn't have bad intentions but if I don't punish this people might start "forgetting" their trip to get better rolls.

Next time just make another post to say "this is me" if you forget your trip.

Rolled 5, 40, 62, 65 = 172 (4d100)

>>5817355
>[F] Defense Focus
>[A+W] Shoot L4 with both Medium Autocannons [65ACC: 60 base + 5 passive | 3DAM, 2ROF]
>[M] Move SE, Face S

>>5818248
>>5818253
In that case I guess I just fired at where the marker would have been, the space between that group of three infantry.

Rolled 94, 88, 93 = 275 (3d100)

>>5817355
"I'm not really about fighting infantry, you know? My heart belongs to big guns shooting at big mechs. But when the push comes to shove, the shove has to start pushing!"

>F: Defence
>M: Move 2SE S
>A: Fire laser at L4 (vs 90)
>W: Fire Frag Cannon at I3 (2x vs 80)

>>5818544
"And I missed every shot! Haha!
Actually not haha. Very much not haha."

Rolled 12, 81, 62, 69, 64, 66 = 354 (6d100)

>>5817355
"Tch, forgot to get rid of the lock-on warnings."

>[M] Move 3NW, face South.
>[F] Defense Focus
>[A] Fire at L1(60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg)
>[W] Fire at L1(60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg)

[HP:32/32][AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
[Crocodile Mk2] [M][A][W]+[F]

[LA](Tactical Shield) +1DR, F:2DR
[RA](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[TI](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,3x2Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[C](Ablative Armor):HP+16
[S](Auto-Lock)(+5 Ranged Acc)

>>5818572
Whoops, ignore the last 2 dice. Also it's vs 65.

>>5817806
>>5817443
You know I think the difference between IFV and APC really eluded me for a second and I woke up just to make sure. And there it was. I meant the IFV autocannons should follow and dunk on Lizard whilst Brakon do their cool thing if they have one.

>>5817355
I’m awake l, honest. Not asleep at the wheel.

>Commander: lock L3
>Attack: ATGM L3
>Move: 3NE, 3SE

>>5817720
>>5817770
>>5817806
>>5818175
>>5818248
>>5818286
>>5818544
>>5818572
>>5818654

>Processing...

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Derzkiy1: "I want AT launchers on those lizards, light em up!"

Brakon 2: "We got your back Mosin, keep moving."

>Standby for Enemy Phase...

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>>5818703
Neromian Spotters: "Lazing the target, make it rain..."

Neromian Officer: "Come in Yagmur Base, we are under heavy attack, requesting reinforcements!"

Yagmur Base: "Roger that, VTOLs are scrambling..."

>Standby for aftermath...

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>>5818738

Zoric:"We've taken a third of the town and one of the HVTs has been eliminated. Keep up the momentum. Don't let them continue their bombardment."

>Declare Actions, turn will be processed at 8pm Monday, GMT+8

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>5818746
Sounds like their QRF is on the move, which isn’t ideal. We possess a great volume of fire, so hopefully we can drag them down - VTOL practically crash themselves!

>Move: 4SW, 2S
>Commander: Hands on utility, hack HVT2
>Attack: ATGM anything that gets a lock later this turn, priority on vehicles.

Rolled 99, 59, 87 = 245 (3d100)

>>5818746
"Fuck! I've been painted! We can't afford to get into a slugfest with them. Those two, out in the open on the intersection, that's who we're here for...Let's rush them and take them out now!"

>Deploy skates
>[M+W]: 7SE, NE, pivot SE
>[A+F]: Fire 2xLasers at HVT2 (first roll is the contested Lock On in case Norn's hack isn't successful. Rolling vs 90 if lock fails, 110 otherwise)

>>5819140
"Negative, negative. Those there active defence drones will make quick work o' anythin' I can throw at 'em. Suggest you focus yer small arms an' lasers on that first!"

>>5819150
"That thing is hiding behind their vehicles! I don't have an angle from here."
>>5818544
"It's up to you, Idol!"

Rolled 12, 89 = 101 (2d100)

>>5818746
>[F] Evasion Focus [50EVA, Pathfinder]
>[M] Move 3S
>[A] Shoot PDa with Medium Autocannon [65ACC: 60 base + 5 passive | 3DAM, 2ROF]
>[W] Move 1SE 2NE, face SW

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>5818746
<< ...-ting, tes...-ing... there, the systems should be back online but we got hit hard in the meantime. Hope the rest of you can still spearhead the assault. >>

>A: fire HESH at I3 (auto FC: target marker)
Acc = 75 base +5 passive +20 tracking = 100
>M: move 1NE, 4SE, face SW
>C(U): Recover 1 internal hex

(Small question pun not intended. Some pieces of equipment such as the target marker and cumulus sensor system mention that they allow you to lock on to small units, however it's not mentioned anywhere in the rules (as far as I can tell) that you can't lock onto small units by default. Is that an oversight, or do those pieces of equipment have outdated descriptions?)

Rolled 52, 43, 75, 6 = 176 (4d100)

>>5818746
"Unit 9, Engaging Recon and Moving South.

>[F] Defense Focus
>[A] Fire Medium AC at S1 (65 Accuracy, 8 crit)
>[W] Fire Medium AC at S1 (65 Accuracy, 8 crit)
>[M] Move 1S, 1SE, Face South

Rolled 92, 6, 19 = 117 (3d100)

>>5818746
(I am 1N of where I should be, but since it saved me from AoE I'll take it)

>>5819161
"I will finish it. Listen to my song!
LASER
POWERED
MECHA
SMA
SHER!!"

>F: Fire Control
>M+W: Move SE 3S SE S
>A: Shoot HVT1 with laser (vs 90) and infantry SW 2S with Frag Cannon (2x vs 80, Mix-and-Match apparently allows shooting at different targets)

>>5819396
"Nooooo-oh-oh-oh-ohhhhh, what the hell!"

Rolled 58, 31, 19, 84, 51, 34, 62, 32, 69, 41 = 481 (10d100)

>>5818746
"Grah!? What is this mech-thing doing? I can't smoke him properly in that position!"

>Move 3 NE, 3 SE
>Lock (Free, Automatic Fire Control) and Fire R.A.C.s at HVT 1 (60 [base] + 5 [passive] + 20 [FCS])
>Pop Smoke

>Hotfixes and clarifications: Posting the following based on discord discussion to make it official:

All mech scale throwables (Demo charges etc...) should mechanically be Variable Indirect Fire Weapons with a minimum indirect fire range of 1. They're basically giant grenades, you can throw em straight or just toss em over a wall right next to you. (Not recommended due to blast radius.)

The PDa drone won't be able intercept demo charges thrown at the large building from the other side of the building. Yes, usually ranges regarding buildings are measured to and from the buildings edges but in this case I'm using a combination of QM fiat and common sense (i.e. there is a huge building in the way of the point defence turret and the demo charge.)

Hacking is an opposed role vs the targets E-War. Sorry the section in the rule book wasn't properly worded.

Also man portable ATGMs are variable indirect fire weapons with a minimum range of 4. So they can still attack you if you get close.

I'll make all the necessary corrections to the next iteration of the rules.

>>5819400
But wait! If Norn manages to hack the HVT, then Graz will have managed to lock on, then I will have managed to hit. What a cliffhanger!

>>5820198
Also, if it does somehow hit, my shot was intended at HVT2, not HVT1. Just fat fingers.

Rolled 46, 27, 87 = 160 (3d100)

>>5818746
>Focus: Evasion
>Deploy Skate System
>M: 1S, 3SW
>A: Fire Frag Cannon at I9
>W: Heavy Piledriver the PDb

"More add-ons to clean up soldiers. Mercs are having a bit of trouble and we got to bail them out from this side. Get those MANPAD's ready we're going to need them."

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>5818746
"Here's hopin' that PD drone is too damaged to look to the sky!"

>M: 3S
>C: Hands on - Utility - Arty FCS
>A: Fire Howitzer HE at HVT1 (lock unknown - ACC: 65 or 95)

>>5818746
"Vroom vroom"

>[F]Defense Focus
>[M] Move 3S
>[W] Move 3SE, Face S

[HP:32/32][AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
[Crocodile Mk2] [M][A][W]+[F]

[LA](Tactical Shield) +1DR, F:2DR
[RA](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,2x 3Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[TI](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,2x 3Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[C](Ablative Armor):HP+16
[S](Auto-Lock)(+5 Ranged Acc)

>>5819372
Yes, you can't lock onto small units by default.

>>5818765
>>5819140
>>5819184
>>5819334
>>5819384
>>5819396
>>5819527
>>5820260
>>5820346
>>5820351

A little early but it looks like we've got everyone anyway.

>Processing...

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Derzkiy 1: "Enemy cloudburst hacked, the point defence drone is down!"

Brakon 1:"Firing on the HVT!... Shots intercepted! Repeat: negative effect on the target!"

Derzkiy 2: "But how!? The drone controller was destroyed."

Zoric: "That cloud burst was not that drone's controller..."

Brakon 3:"Fine then, just overwhelm it! Squad open fire! ... I can't believe it's still standing..."

Derzkiy 2: "I'll finish it off the old fashioned way... no-fucking-way."

------------

HVT1: "You guys are good... but I'm better."

>Standby for Enemy Phase...

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>>5820533
Zoric: "Graz is down, looks like she ejected, tell Kerry's men to get in there!"

Neromian Infantry: Fall back! Fall Back!

Those drones are 500 credits each, don't scrap them if you can help it.

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>>5820560
((After some discussion the discord I've ruled that the point defence drone Mosin was attacking switched it's IFF before the enemy infantry fired and so would have intercepted their overwatch, thus rolling back the damage and crits.))

Neromian Cloudburst: "Yagmur! Our lines are collapsing! Where are those VTOLS!?"

Yagmur Base: "They've been diverted, Yilma is under attack, the stuff we have there is an important strategic asset, you'll have to make do."

Neromian Cloudburst: "Dammit, these guys are not regular NOAF, they have reactive armour and ECM capability, we've expended all our hunter killers!"

Yagmur Base: "Excuses..The hetman will be disappointed. If you feel the battle is lost withdraw from Yagvosk and rally at the airbase. Or maybe find a good death to mitigate your failure."

Neromain Cloudburst: "Tch..."

----
((You seem to have a rare instance of a hacked orphaned drone on the map, Anyone with hacking gear can change it's mode as a utility action.))

>Declare actions everyone. Turn will be processed on Tuesday 8pm GMT+8

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>>5820603
Para-rescue: "I see Grazs beacon we're closing in on her now. It should be obvious we're not hostiles but don't shoot us."

Derzkiy 1: "Everyone get ready to assault the next building."

((Forgot to tag the enemies...))

>>5820603
<< Can't shake the lock-on! Reynes, put some smoke over me! >>

>M: Clear the way: Move 2SW
>A: Fire HESH at I13 (+Auto FC: Target Marker)
Acc= 75 + 5 + 20 = 100
>C(U): Use Target Marker on myself

[HP:5/20] [ERA:0/3] MOV:6 VIS:5 EWR:30
[Teu MBT] [M][A]+[C]
[Skills] Automatic Fire Control

[PRIM](R-120 Tank Gun):
HESH: 75 Acc, 8 Rng, 1 RoF, 6 IMP, 2 Crit, 15 Pen, 3/1 Blast, Large, TNT
HEAT: 75 Acc, 8 Rng, 1 RoF, 10 HEAT, 3 Crit, 20 Pen, Large
[PINT](Target Marker) Rng 6
[EQUIP](Main Gun FCS) +5 Acc, 20 Track
[CHAS] (Dozer Blade): 1 DR front edge
[CHAS] (ERA):
+8 DR vs HEAT, IMP
+6 vs KE
+2 vs Slash, NRG

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>5820692
And the dice.
If I13 is too far away, then I'll switch to I14

>>5820692
"Hold yer horses Mojo, I'll come to you and pop smoke. You use that there target marker on the bastards what fragged Graz and I'll send 'em packin'."

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>5820625
"Whaddya mean this thing can't punch through buildings, Barnaby? What did I pay top dollar fer then?

Alright belay my last, Mojo, I think ya covered those infantry well enough... Covered the wall with 'em, really. Get that PD drone to hold off what's left, we're snapping off a shot on that there cloudburst.

Jessup, get Bessie movin'! I'm tuning 'er engines meself."

C: Hands on - Utility - Flank Speed
M: 8 SW
A: Fire at HVT3 (ACC 45)

>>5821001
I think you're [2], not [9]

Rolled 98, 4 = 102 (2d100)

>>5820625
"I'm going after that Cobra. Artillery must be kept in fear!"

>F: Defence
>M+W: Move 6S
>A: Shoot the retreating infantry with Frag Cannon (2x vs80)

Rolled 73, 22, 30, 69, 77, 44, 37, 3, 88, 4, 76 = 523 (11d100)

>>5820625
“No things escape from IKIT!”

>Move 2 SW, 2 S, face SW
>Lock (Free, Automatic Fire Control) and Fire R.A.C.s at HVT 1 (60 [base] + 5 [passive] + 20 [FCS] (or + 5 from FCS if lock fails))
>Electronic Resistance

(First roll is ewar for the lock, rest are attack rolls)

>>5821011
haha yeah I was 9 in the last thread. Autocomplete still gets me when I phonepost sometimes.

>>5821079
>I meant HVT3 (there are no other HVTs visible

Rolled 13, 13 = 26 (2d100)

>>5820625
>[F] Evasion Focus [50EVA, Pathfinder]
>[M] Move 1SW, 2S
>[A] Fire Medium Autocannon at I14 [65ACC: 60 base + 5 passive | 3DAM, 2ROF]
>[W] Move 2S 1SW, face S
(Not sure if non-infantry can benefit from roadblocks, assuming these ones are even still supposed to be here.)

Rolled 61, 67, 60, 68 = 256 (4d100)

>>5820625
"Unit 9, engaging infantry."

>[M] Move 3SE, face SE
>[A+F] Focus Fire Medium ACs at I12, (65 Accuracy, 8crit)
>[W] Use Smoke Launcher

>>5821186
(How foreboding.)

>>5820625
Okay, all right. Drones. I know all about these things, especially adversary models. No chance of messing this up, honest.

>Move 4SW, 2S. Face SW.
>Commander: Set PDb to guard me. Have it enter the tile S of me.
>Attack: Anything that gets locked for me this turn.

Rolled 26, 73 = 99 (2d100)

>>5820625
>=I would enjoy if I could act before [6] Norn but surely this wouldn't matter....
>F: Evasion still
>Skates ON
>M: ove 1NW, 3SW
>W: Move 2SW, 2NW
>A: Fire Frag Cannon at HVT 1 (the one who ran away) [range 3]

>>5821220
> act before [6] Norn
Sure. I'll resolve your actions before Norns.

Rolled 47, 75 = 122 (2d100)

>>5820625
"Brrrrt."
>[F]Defense Focus
>[M] Move 3S
>[W] Move 3SE
>[A] Fire on I12 vs 65 2*3Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg

[HP:32/32][AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]
[Crocodile Mk2] [M][A][W]+[F]

[LA](Tactical Shield) +1DR, F:2DR
[RA](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,2x 3Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[TI](Medium Auto Cannon) 60Acc,6Rng,2x 3Dmg,8Crit,1CDmg
[C](Ablative Armor):HP+16
[S](Auto-Lock)(+5 Ranged Acc)

>>5820625
"Para-rescue, this is Graz. This area is under artillery fire and still has active enemy infantry. I'm going to take cover in the building north of me. I think I'm hurt; don't know how bad...Follow my beacon, pick me up on the other side."

>[M]: move into the building N of me.

>>5820692
>>5821001
>>5821028
>>5821079
>>5821102
>>5821186
>>5821187
>>5821203
>>5821220
>>5821797

>Processing...

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Derzkiy1: "Breaching!"

...

Derzkiy2: "Clear! Objective is secure!"

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>>5821955
Para-rescue: "Copy that Graz, we see the building. We'll be holding position just outside."

>Standby for Enemy Phase...

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>>5822045
Vanguard Cobra: "Nooope, Nope-nope-nope-nope."

Neromian Officer: "All units fall back to the airbase, there is no more glory to be had here."

---------

Zoric: "Looks like the Neromians are retreating from Yagvosk, the remaining HVTs have retreated. Everyone regroup and prepare for phase 2 of the operation."

>standby...

>>5822056
>Mission Complete

>Payout:
>Mobilisation Fee: 200 Credits
>3/5 HVTS Destroyed: 300 Credits
>Large Buildings Captured: 200 Credits
>Total Payout: 700 Credits

>Reminder: Maintenance fee is 20% of your total unit cost. If your unit got wrecked you don’t need to pay maintenance. Wrecks can be scrapped for 25% of their total credit cost, or fully restored for 75% of their original cost.

>>5822062
>Forgot XP:
All surviving players gain 50XP.

>>5822056
"Great job, guys, we've sent them packing! Go us!
And you, dear viewers, look forward to Phase 2! This was Tactical Idol, the-
...
No, this won't do, too short and my shooting was pathetic. Maybe I'll stitch it together with the Phase 2 footage..."
Funds: 860 leftover - 230 maintenance + 700 payout = 1330c

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>>5822056
"Well that's all she wrote for here. Damn neromians got a taste of what we can serve. Outstanding work Derzkyi and Brakon. We don't got much time for the dead but the best we'll do is their part in phase 2. Final sweep, check wounded and we'll get going."

>>5821203
"Credit where credit is due Merc. Even if you hacking the drone to our side wasn't exactly on purpose it saved me from a mouthful of rockets. So I got one single bonus for you. Thanks for the assist. That's all you get from me for now."

>>5823084
Hey, I couldn’t leave the renowned Sgt Mosin unsupported as he collapsed the flank. Maybe next time I’ll be able to do it on purpose.

Besides, I heard someone wanted to punch you. I wouldn’t let the Neromians prematurely sever the string of fate.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWJspgEotqU&list=PL021FCE912747136A&index=4

Wire man: “Settle down folks, briefing’s starting.”

“We’ve been tasked with eliminating a mobile SAM battery that’s been set up in the Yilma valley. In this mission or greatest enemy will be the terrain. The Yilma Valley has a certain type of geology which resulted in many disconnected plateaus spread across flat scrubland. The SAM sites are almost certainly deployed atop these plateaus but we don’t know which ones exactly. In short; you’ll be assaulting the high ground. The one piece of good news is that the plateaus are as hard to scale for the enemy as they are for us; strategic asset or no they’re not about to park a large garrison in essentially the middle of nowhere. Another thing to note is that the plateaus will block sensor scans from the low ground so don’t rely on those too much. I recommend jump jets, indirect fire weapons and other equipment that will help mitigate the terrain disadvantage. Once you get atop the plateau you should be able to engage the enemy on equal footing as well as having an advantage against any enemy reinforcements entering the AO.”

“In a battlefield like this the helicopter is king, even without the heavy VTOL QRF the neromians will have gunships patrolling the area. As such our employers are sending a pair of anti-air missile trucks. Now given that NODR is a technological backwater, these trucks with their sophisticated missiles and fire control radars are rare and expensive assets to the NOAF. Our employer would really, really appreciate it if we brought them back intact. Based on their specs they’ll shred aircraft at long range but are absolutely helpless against any ground units or flyers that get in their minimum range.”

“I’ll be honest with all of you: this mission is going to be tricky but the Neromians don’t hold all the cards. I believe you can do this. Any questions?”
>cont

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>>5825252
>Mission Parameters:

>Primary Objectives:
>Eliminate the 3 SAM Launchers and the Radar Truck

>Secondary Objectives
>Make sure both members of Dazzle platoon survive.

>All players who wish to deploy on this mission please post and confirm your final build.

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>>5825253
>This mission is limited to and has been balanced for 10 players. If you want to play in this mission but have already deployed your character, or you want to try out this skirmish without going through the hassle of character creation, consider using a reserve unit.

>No new equipment can be unlocked, however players may still buy new gear from the existing arsenal and change their loadout.

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>>5825255

"C-Camila Morgan, reporting for duty!"

>Deploy to Zone 2

Mech:
Crocodile Mk2 (600)
Left Arm Mount: Light Mortar (HE Rounds)(100)
Right Arm Mount: Light Mortar (HE Rounds)(Borrowed from Risk of Reynes)
Torso Internal Mount: Artillery FCS (75), Rapid Fire FCS (75)
Torso External Mount: Basic Sensor Suite (50)
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative x2 (100)

Stats:[HP:32/32][AGI:50 MOV:3 VIS:8 EWR:40]

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Posting an updated equipment list with all the currently unlocked stuff for player convenience.

>>5825253
>Deploy to Zone 3

Codename: Zaffre
Credits: 5c (230 - 225)
Experience: 0XP

Chassis: Cobra-KA1
L.Arm: HMG
R.Arm: HMG
T.Secondary: Rapid Fire FCS (-75c)
C.Upgrades: Internal Reinforcement, Jump jets (-150c)

>This is my final build.

(Well, I was hoping to keep some extra cash for repairs just in case, but not having jump jets or artillery weapons here seems like a bad idea.)

>>5825255
Put me in as a reserve in an assault Tegu in Zone 3, if there's not enough players.

>>5825297
But you don't have artillery weapons

>>5825331
(Well yeah, that's why I'm buying jump jets.)

>>5825253
"Artemis reporting for mission. Though damn, this looks like a turkey-shoot waiting to happen."
>Deploy Zone 3, south-west

==
100xp - Regular
Passives: +5 Evasion
Skills:
- Smoke Screen: Free action, reserve-fire smoke launchers after firing.
==
Crocodile [24/24 hp][55ev, 3mv, 8vi, 40edef]
RA - Crocodile Laser
LA - Crocodile Laser
TIM - Smoke pod [2/2], Smoke pod [2/2]
TEM - Rapid Rocket Pod [2/2]
Chassis - Internal Reinforcement [+8hp, -1 crit dmg], Jump Jets
Green & Purple camo
Value: 1325cr (maintenance 265cr)
==
Stash: Target Marker
Bank: 615cr
==
>This is my final build

I have a Target Marker free to anyone who wants to borrow it.

>>5825297
Looks like you want an assault mech, but the cobra isn't built for that. It's made of paper and dreams, you know? Blows up if you look at it funny. Have you considered:

Crocodile (600), Jump Jets (150), Light Ablative (50), Frag Cannon (125), Rapid Fire FCS (75)?

Sure, it doesn't fill all the hardpoints, but the croc's got a few extra internal hull bits to soak critical damage even without reinforcement, more hp, and with only one weapon you don't need to use fire control focus to actually do damage, which means you can do evasion instead! 50% change to dodge attacks from the front. I'll even chip in 75 for a rapid rocket launcher, in case you get swarmed by cavalry up there. We jockeys gotta stick together after all!

>hotfix: The light howitzer should cost 200 credits, not 100.

>>5825255
"Reconnaissance artillery unit, reporting in and ready to smash some SAMs."

>Deploy in Deployment Zone 2 as (Reserve) Salvaged Vanguard Arty Cobra

>>5825253
Callsign: Trudy 'Clueless' Trudenkov
Chasis: Cobra-Kai <500>
>Left arm: Rapid Rocket pod <75>
>Right arm: Rapid Rocket pod <75>
>Torso Secondary mount: FCS extension, Basic Sensor suite <100>
>Torso Primary mount: Mk1e Lancer cannon AP <250>

100xp-Regular
Stand Alone Complex
+7 E-war

Bank:500

>This is my final build

Welp let's see how this will turn out

>Deployment zone 2

>>5825253
>Deploy to Zone 2

Accounting:
>80 credits to Specialist FCS
>100 credits to Guye Co. Arms Package
>100 credits to Advanced Sensor Equipment
>Purchase Main Gun FCS: -75
>Purchase EMP Missiles: -125
>Purchase Reactive Armour 1: -150
>Purchase Internal Reinforcement: -100
Balance: 970-80-100-100-75-125-150-100=240

Active Tank
>Tegu MBT (600)
>R-120 Tank Gun (300)
>EMP Missiles (125)
>Main Gun FCS (75)
>Reactive Armour 1 (150)
>Internal Reinforcement (100)
>Total value of Tank: 1350 credits
>Maintenance: 270
>Custom colour: Terrain appropriate camo pattern
>This is my final build.

Storage:
Ablative Armour 2 (100) (loaned to Graz)
Ablative Armour 1 (50) (borrowed from Graz)
Rapid Rocket Pod (75)
Basic FCS Extension (50)
Dozer Blade (75)

Skills
>Total XP: 100
>Rank: Regular
>+4 HP
>Regular Tank Crew Skills: Tank Shock

>>5825252
> Deploy zone 2
Callsign: Dessert for Dinner
Chassis: Cobra-KA1 Cost: 1000
Torso Primary: Heavy Smoke Mortar
Torso Secondary: Target Marker
Arms: Electro Spike, HMG
Chassis Upgrade: Ablative Armour (Size 1)
+5 Ranged Acc, Auto-Lock
800 Cr

"Get up the hill and break things. I like that plan, it's simple and it lets me do what I love. Last one up the plateau picks up the tab for the whole outfit after mission's done!"

>>5825252
>Deploy to Zone 3

>Tegu MBT
>Main mount: Mk1-E Lancer Cannon
>Pintle mount: Light Auto Cannon
>Defensive Utility: Internal Reinforcement