In reply to Billy 'Crack' O'Brien  (msg # 931):

Noted.

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Reminder, the Kopernik is the oceanographic research ship that the Mad Dogs commandeered during the Raid on Hel. After you used it for your escape it was gifted to Sobieszewo, though the limited amount of fuel on board meant it wouldn't be able to do much sailing.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:30, Wed 24 Jan 2018.

I may be reading too much into what the Monolith leader has just said.

Having the Merchants co-operating or at least leaving alone the Marians and the Islanders sounds like a good deal to me, but the fact that he specifically didn't mention the people of Forest City suggests to me that they do have designs on the community and may well have been the sponsors of the bandits.

The problem in my mind is do I agree and potentially leave the Forest City people out to dangle in the wind so we can consolidate the Marians and the Islanders, or do I hedge bets somehow?

If you want me to agree, say so.

Or:

Tell him to sod off
Hedge somehow: if so, I'd like advice on how to do so as I can't think of anything.

As usual, if anyone can think of a Plan D, I'm more than happy to consider it.

In reply to John Jameson McCarthy (msg # 933):

That's a tough one.

Abandon some allies/potential allies to ensure the sovereignty of a few others. Or stick with everyone and risk it all.

I agree that Forest City would probably be the first on the chopping block regardless of the choice.

How about agreeing to it but we can always go back on our word if we feel we must and at a time when it's at our advantage. In the meantime we can secretly aid Forest City by arming them, training them off location, etc...

Thanks for that.

Also, can you do me a favour and have Ferro relay Tom's message to Kessler. Tom's on the wrong frequency to pass the message directly.

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Attn: Kessler

I've edited my post (#600). Ferro passed on the info.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:22, Wed 24 Jan 2018.

OK, I've edited my post accordingly.

Re: McCarthy's dilemma, looking at it pragmatically what do the islanders contribute to Gdansk vs what do Forest City contribute? I believe the answer to the latter is food, I don't know the answer to the former not really having had any dealings with the islanders (the events that are being referenced are way before my time in the game IC or OOC). On the other hand, the implicit threat (at least that's the way that I'm reading it) is being extended to include the Marians.

Short term, I'd suggest agreeing to what's on the table for now to buy some time (provided everyone is willing to buy into a potential double cross further down the line) but if we do go down that road I think we would be taking a risk staying involved with FC behind the MU's back  - if the MU find out we're playing that game they could come at us when we're not expecting it. (MUFC - those initials ring a bell for some reason...)

On an IC level I also think we should take Father Piszcek into our confidence and get his views on the matter.

Oh, BTW, I'm going to be afk for a couple of days from tonight. Might be able to post Friday night (GMT), failing that back Saturday.

I say hedge. It's a dangerous game, but so is factional politics, especially when one intends to double cross others. I don't know how to do so, diplomatically, but I suggest being vague and non-committal and hope that the mercs don't press the issue.

Also, is anyone going to respond to Per's radio message IC?

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McCarthy can't, he's not on the Mad Dog net and I'm not sure if he's reached Ferro or Kessler to have the message relayed yet.

In reply to Per Kolstrup (msg # 939):

I didn’t reply as it was addressed solely/ directly to McCarthy. I can’t  edit any of my previous posts to cover it now I’m afraid- I’m posting this from my phone at the airport

Fuse, can we assume that JJ has switch back to the Mad Dog net as he's walking next to the Monolith Leader?

That way I'll post for Per to hold for position and call for surrender with the news that the whole land force will be heading for the wreck and some units won't be as kind as we are. If they refuse, hold position and we'll send help back.

Yeah, he can switch to the unit net.

Thanks, Ill post now.

I might have lost track, but I don't believe there are any militia at Kolstrup and the AGS position anymore. I believe only Tosh and Jan are present.

Andropov took 2 LoSA
Kessler took the other 2 LoSA
And six from Stal are with Fischer/in that area

Can someone confirm, or rather point out if I'm wrong.

This message was deleted by the player at 02:12, Fri 26 Jan 2018.

I read back through some posts and Kessler did take them but Czerny should still be there. Is he an NPC or a PC?

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In addition to Kolstrup, Jan and Tosh are there with the heavy weapons. I think that's it though.

Those two are NPCs and I have a response ready on their behalf for the AGS.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:26, Fri 26 Jan 2018.

In reply to Fusilier (msg # 948):

You are correct. Initial deployments were as follows

LOSA #1 (Father Lukasz / bodyguard) – with Kessler’s group

LOSA #2 (1 x marksman (SVD), 1 x Grenadier (M203) – with Kolstrup and Czerny.

Stal (6 x militia) – with Kessler’s group, tasked as reserve

And current deployments as follows...

LOSA #1 are still with Kessler (presuming they followed his request / instruction to follow him) and about to move from the south side of the shanty town to Janku’s last known position

LOSA #2 went with Andropov and are already en route to Janku’s last known position

Stal are all deployed in / around the south side of the shanty town, i.e. with Fischer / Ferro.

There was a brief discussion at one point about two Stal fighters shifting to Kolstrup’s team but it was agreed that they weren’t required.

Hey new player here, just wanted to finally introduce myself! Been excited to start playing for a few weeks now. I haven't played on rpol in a little while so please excuse me if I seem a bit off for the first couple posts. I'll be quickly getting back to form. Anyway glad to be here and this looks like a lot of fun!

In reply to Tom Stark (msg # 950):

Welcome! Hope you enjoy the game.

Welcome, Guncrazy.

Fuse, did Czerny or any of the other NPCs with Per respond to his question regarding Russian or Polish language proficiency and call for the pirates on the wreck to surrender?

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Welcome, hope you have a great time.

In reply to Tom Stark (msg # 950):

Welcome aboard!

Frank may, John Does Not!

In reply to Tom Stark (msg # 950):

Witam Pana Guncrazy!
This message was last edited by the player at 18:45, Sat 27 Jan 2018.