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Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged.

Posted by JessFor group 0
Jess
GM, 5 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 31 Oct 2017
at 01:18
  • msg #1

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Colorado Springs: part modern city, part military base, part grave yard. The city didn't have a lot of street lights before the war, and it is even darker at night. There is a smell of dust and rot that pervades the area, but the clean up goes on night and day. FEMA personal, the remnants of the US Army Corp of Engineers, and the Citizen Workers Brigades work day and night to restore the city. It was heavily damaged during the war, Cheyenne Mountain and the vast storehouse of advanced command and control networks were the target of a three megaton blast. Fortunately for the people of Colorado Springs, the missile missed it's mark and landed on the other side, and the wind took most of the radiation to the east. Unfortunately, EMP doesn't follow the winds, and neither does panic. The city's electrical grid was severely damaged, and has only recently been partially restored. Brownouts are common, and there were a few fires started when the city turned back on. The panic was worse. The traffic out cut the city off from the rest of the world and the city tore itself apart. When the troops of MILGOV stepped in to restore order, more than half the city lay in rubble, mainly by a chain reaction of burst gas lines, causing fires to spread throughout the city. Martial law is harsh here. The last general protest ended with 23 dead civilians and two dead soldiers. The city is heavily patrolled, and in the few no-go areas, there is zero tolerance to those found there. Life is harsh, but not as bad as it is outside the city. The Civilian Work Corps is the primary employer here, and consists of mainly two main goals: restore C-Springs to a functional city, and to work the fields outside the city. They also oversee the project to reconnect the other main cities of Colorado to the capital, and to other vital areas to MILGOV (namely Wyoming and Oklahoma). There is also a small work force that specializes in clearing the dead from the city. No one before the war really understood how big of a task this would be. Thousands of dead have been trapped in the rubble. Refugees find dead bodys in their basements when they explore their new homes. Seeing the Reapers as they have been nicknamed is a part of daily life for those in all of recovering Colorado. It seems a never ending task. But people have been glad to help with the cause for the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and running water, not to mention the security provided by some of the last well equipped troops in America.

It is this scene you find yourself when you were transferred from your posts in Washington and Oklahoma. Both were harrowing journeys, but the top brass is forming a rapid mobilization force to help train local militia, subvert or destroy rebellions before they start, and generally do the stuff that the rest of the military can't do because they are to busy fighting marauders and maintaining order. It has been a long, miserable winter, and you have been tired of farming in the summer and sitting around waiting for the other shoe to fall in the winter, and MILGOV is going to give you the opportunity to do what you were trained to do.

You arrived on February 3rd, 2001 and were quickly introduced to your fellow members of your team. You have been put up in makeshift barracks that have been set up near the Airforce Academy, and your new commander, a Major named Reggie Arnold, has given you a few days of R&R and a pass off of grounds for the weekend. It has been a long time since you have had a break, and a full belly. What are your plans?
tdrost
player, 2 posts
Wed 1 Nov 2017
at 11:29
  • msg #2

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[IC - Jorg Mendez]

"No rest for the wicked, I guess. I used to hear the others griping about being lifers, but I thought that was just barracks bellyaching. The world has gone to crap and here we are, still fighting the good fight for one part of the country that calls itself the true government, and still there is no mention of retirement. Here they mean actual life, as in until you see the tulips from the other side."

[Look out the window for ANYTHING that looks like a bar, pub, drinking establishment, officier's club..... you get the idea]
This message was last edited by the player at 13:39, Wed 01 Nov 2017.
Volstaff
player, 2 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2017
at 01:44
  • msg #3

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 1):

I get settled in to my new home. Good God, this place is dreary. Now I know why I never lived up in the mountains as a kid. At least the bed is semi-comfortable. Put what little bit I brought with me away, and time to kick back and do a little reading. I pull a well-worn copy of "Stranger in a Strange Land" out of my bag and pick up where I had left off. Boots off, relaxing for the first time in what seems like forever.
Jess
GM, 6 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 2 Nov 2017
at 05:42
  • msg #4

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 2):

There is a bar just off of the barracks. It is sort of improvised construct. Part base housing, part cobbled together shack. You learn from those stationed here it is one of three local bars that are legal. The government forbids alcohol distilling except for medical and "other" more useful functions. They are not Allowed more than small home built stills and still have to make a contribution to the military in order to stay in business. Personal drinking alcohol would have been made entirely illegal if not for the manpower needed to enforce it and a concession to keep people on something less destructive than the synthetic drugs going around (there is. Huge problem with desomorphine in the cities of Colorado) and the belief is that they can be monitored. The shack is called Sandy's, and while the rules state all off base soldiers must be equipped with a handgun, you probably wouldn't need it there, as it caters to base personal and the FEMA guys.
Jess
GM, 7 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 2 Nov 2017
at 05:46
  • msg #5

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In reply to Volstaff (msg # 3):

At first you are distracted by all the coming and goings of the base, but as it gets later in the day you are able to make progress in your book. You feel relaxed, and at first it takes you by surprise as it has been a long time since you've feel that way. It's nice.
tdrost
player, 3 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2017
at 08:58
  • msg #6

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In reply to Jess (msg # 4):

[OOC - Definately not going anywhere not packing. Too much time with GMs has been spent to go anywhere unarmed]

Jacking the slide back a bit, I make sure one is in the pipe of my USP, I check that the magazine is loaded to capacity and is seated well before clicking the safety on and returning it to my holster. I retrieve my green beret from my BDU pocket before moving toward the door.

"Any of you up for a drink? Heard of a "nice" place nearby."
Jess
GM, 8 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 2 Nov 2017
at 23:02
  • msg #7

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 5):

You hear an invite to a local drinking establishment. It is from one of the others in the unit, someone who didn't come in on the same convoy as you.
Volstaff
player, 3 posts
Thu 2 Nov 2017
at 23:40
  • msg #8

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In reply to tdrost (msg # 6):

In reply to tdrost (msg # 6):

Sliding a card into my book, I look up toward the captain looking to go out. He looks significantly older than I am and he's an army puke, but I won't hold that against him.

"I suppose I could use a drink or three."

I stand up, strap on my pistol belt and check to make sure a round is chambered and it's on safe before sliding my HK into the holster.

"Doesn't seem like a good idea to go out unarmed." I extend my hand, "Victor Lange, Recon Marine."
tdrost
player, 4 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2017
at 08:01
  • msg #9

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In reply to Volstaff (msg # 8):

"Captain Jorg Mendez, US Army Special Forces. Glad to meet you.", I say as offering my hand. "You stuck up in this dog and pony show too?"
Volstaff
player, 4 posts
Fri 3 Nov 2017
at 13:54
  • msg #10

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In reply to tdrost (msg # 9):

"Apparently so. Not many Marines left, so they farm us out to different units, 'For the good of the Corps' far as I've been able to figure out. There's a few more of you army guys, but I haven't seen too many Special Forces."

As we head out the door, "You look a little older to be a captain. You joint late or something?"
This message was last edited by the player at 20:01, Fri 03 Nov 2017.
tdrost
player, 5 posts
Sat 4 Nov 2017
at 07:23
  • msg #11

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In reply to Volstaff (msg # 10):

"Well, before becoming the best I can be, I was a real doctor. Medical school and the whole nine yards. The fact that I am a captain is something beyond my control, believe me."

Turning to the rest of the room, "Any of the rest of you up for a midday cap?"
Jess
GM, 9 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 4 Nov 2017
at 22:36
  • msg #12

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 11):

A few grunts and maybe I'll meet up with you laters give you an answer.
tdrost
player, 6 posts
Sun 5 Nov 2017
at 07:20
  • msg #13

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 12):

Then we set off to that fine drinking establishment.
Jess
GM, 10 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 5 Nov 2017
at 17:56
  • msg #14

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 13):

You step outside and the cold immediately makes it's presence felt. Leaving the base on foot, you make your way down a few streets whose neighborhoods have been demolished from fire, or rioting, but then you see the bar. It is an old house where the roof is partially gone as is the front part of the building. There is a makeshift shack replacing the front. A sign with the word "DRINKS" painted on it and the smell of fried food greet you as you walk through the door.
tdrost
player, 7 posts
Mon 6 Nov 2017
at 08:08
  • msg #15

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 14):

I scan the room, taking in the type and approximate numbers of the patrons based on their appearances before making my way to an open table.
Volstaff
player, 5 posts
Mon 6 Nov 2017
at 14:55
  • msg #16

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In reply to tdrost (msg # 15):

"Looks a little busy", as I pull out a chair and sit down.  "Of course, with the weather, not a lot of crop - tending going on. So you were a full - blown doctor before getting your commission? Figured you'd at least be a major."
tdrost
player, 8 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2017
at 08:27
  • msg #17

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Volstaff (msg # 16):

"By all rights I should be a full-blown colonel by now and not an operator. That is, however, like they say the way the cookie crumbles. What are we doing here anyway? This many people grouped together is just inviting trouble in one way or another to show up."
Jess
GM, 11 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 7 Nov 2017
at 16:22
  • msg #18

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 17):

While you are talking a petite middle aged woman approaches your table. "What can I get you guys?"
Volstaff
player, 6 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2017
at 19:10
  • msg #19

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In reply to Jess (msg # 18):

"Beer for me and whatever this old guy across the table will have," I say with a sly grin at Jorge. Turning toward Jorge, "Don't worry, I'll only bust your chops for being older than most of us for a little while."
Volstaff
player, 7 posts
Tue 7 Nov 2017
at 19:12
  • msg #20

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 17):

"Those damn cookies always have a habit of crumbling at the worst time, in the worst possible way, don't they? I probably should be a major now, or at least a lot closer to it than I am now, but as the saying goes, shit happens."
tdrost
player, 9 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2017
at 15:30
  • msg #21

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In reply to Volstaff (msg # 20):

"Very true, very true." Scan the room again and see if I notice anything out of what goes for ordinary these days.
tdrost
player, 10 posts
Wed 8 Nov 2017
at 15:31
  • msg #22

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In reply to Jess (msg # 18):

"Well, er, sorry, I didn't get your name, I will be having something that looks and maybe even tastes like beer. My friend is old enough to order for himself."
Jess
GM, 12 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 8 Nov 2017
at 19:10
  • msg #23

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In reply to tdrost (msg # 22):

Nothing seems to be out of the ordinary. A few mid day workers drinking and eating what looks to be sad, but adequate food. The waitress replies "I'm Molly. Beers for the both of of ya then. Can I get you boys something to eat? The owner slaughtered a goat this morning, and the meat is expensive, but tasty"
tdrost
player, 11 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2017
at 10:35
  • msg #24

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In reply to Jess (msg # 23):

"Strange, Molly, you mentioned goat and tasty in the same sentence. That is definately new. Set us up for a bit of tasty bearded sheep, will ya?"

Not looking forward to goat but food is food, after all.
Jess
GM, 13 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 9 Nov 2017
at 14:36
  • msg #25

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 24):

Your beer comes quickly. Molly brings it to you in glasses that are chipped, but at least they are clean. Your conversation continues while you drink, an extremely hoppy brew with a trace metallic flavor. It is definitely in both of your books one of the top ten worst beers you ever had. Your meal finally arrives. Some deep fat fried meaty chunks. It isn't that bad, though it could have used more spice. This time of day, the place is mainly a place of gossip and complaining. You overhear a few people talking about how miserable their days have been, and then you hear a conversation that makes your ears perk up: the rumor that the Mexican Civil War has ended, and Texas is no longer part of the United States.
tdrost
player, 12 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2017
at 16:53
  • msg #26

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 25):

"Well, not gonna miss Texas that much, hot, dry, dusty and filled with dubious characters, but I know someone will get the idea we need to take it back and then it is our helmets resting on our rifles for their land. Way it has always been, always will be."
Volstaff
player, 8 posts
Thu 9 Nov 2017
at 18:46
  • msg #27

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 26):

"But, did Texas become its own country, like they've wanted to do for years, or did Mexico take it back? If Mexico took it back, you can sure bet whatever government we have left is going to want to take it back for the oil down there. I can't see them letting Mexico keep that oil and making us pay for it. Hell, this country, what's left of it, is so far in debt it isn't funny. Texas becoming independent wouldn't be quite as bad, but I foresee us being used to go down there and 'convince' them to come back to the U.S. Either way, it certainly sounds like what the powers that be might have in store for us."

"Man, you'd think they could come up with SOMETHING to season this meat with." I look around to make sure bar staff aren't able to overhear and ensuring that the coast is clear whisper to Jorge, "I think we've had better tasting MREs."
This message was last edited by the player at 21:32, Thu 09 Nov 2017.
Jess
GM, 14 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 9 Nov 2017
at 23:08
  • msg #28

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Volstaff (msg # 27):

A few hours go by. The big news is Texas. The few troops that were still in control of Northern Texas fled. The big rumor is that somehow Division Cuba (the large Soviet force that spearheaded the drive into Texas) had somehow gotten a stable supply of fuel. Everyone is wondering when the government is going south to take it back and speculating if the oil supplies from Oklahoma will be enough to make a drive in (Oklahoma has one of the few operating refineries in Mil Gov hands). You have become embroiled in this conversation, as most of the bar's patrons are soldiers or base staff. The discussion comes to an abrupt halt when you hear a loud pop, and the building shakes. Something has happened on the street outside...
tdrost
player, 13 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2017
at 08:55
  • msg #29

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 28):

Roll off my chair, drawing my sidearm as I do.

"You got a weapon on you, get it out and take cover!", I yell to the crowd.

Make my way, ducking for cover as I do, to the wall nearest the sound. I risk a quick glimpse out of the window.
Volstaff
player, 9 posts
Fri 10 Nov 2017
at 18:00
  • msg #30

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 28):

Jumping up from my chair and drawing my pistol, I dash to the door, opening it enough to peer outside, in the direction of the noise.

"What the hell was that?" I exclaim, as I survey the situation from the crack of the door.
Jess
GM, 15 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 13 Nov 2017
at 04:45
  • msg #31

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Volstaff (msg # 30):

Peering outside you see utter chaos. There is a HUMVEE near the intersection leading from the city to the barracks that is burning in a wild and uncontrolled blaze. The fire and smoke is boiling from the truck and the smell of burning diesel and human flesh greet bombard your senses. A few rounds from the machine gun in the turret cook off now and then, adding to the chaos. You see several civilians running for cover or standing staring in shock at the disaster right in front of them. From your vantage point, you see no discernible cause for the explosion, but the realization that the vehicle was manned when it exploded hits you.
tdrost
player, 14 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2017
at 08:15
  • msg #32

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In reply to Jess (msg # 31):

"I doubt that it is because they forgot to do preventive maintenance. We need to get out there and take a look. I think that we need to go out the side, work up the street a bit and then approach from another angle."

[OOC: is there a side or back entrance?]
Jess
GM, 16 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 13 Nov 2017
at 13:15
  • msg #33

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 32):

Yes, there is a rear entrance
tdrost
player, 15 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2017
at 13:31
  • msg #34

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 33):

"Misguided child of my dear uncle, you up for this? We go out the back, I go left, you right. Then we can see if we can make our way up the street a bit."
pfarland
editor, 2 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2017
at 15:44
  • msg #35

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Capt. Stanley Judah "Ray-Ban" Rabinowicz, was walking through Colorado Springs. Again. The need for competent engineers was too high for him to really get time off. The questions were constant, "Will this building stand?" "How can we drop this building?" "What can we salvage from this?" and so many other questions. Not to mention the demolition portion of his training to clear some of the nastier areas.

Somebody, somewhere nearby, had set up an operation producing dynamite. Actual dynamite. It was a frightening thought. One mistake with the amount of nitroglycerin they had to be producing, it wouldn't be very pretty. It was a better solution considering the military had seized everything else for operations. At least better that clearing everything by hand. He just hoped that the lab, or worse, a garage operation that was producing the stuff was well away from the city.

'Oy vey, this will never ever end.' he thought to himself. His upbringing had instilled the typical complaining that was automatic. It was a stereotype and he hated playing into it, but it was almost automatic. The construction and demolition crews could spend years fixing up the city. It was nice to see everyone working as one for society, at least here, elsewhere was a different situation. People were pretty much either rebuilding or farming. A few did some other jobs, but pretty much every civilian, even some military personnel was involved. They even had the people disabled by the war and the few left from before the war working in shops salvaging stuff from debris. Everything was in such short supply that even nails were being reused.

The news about Texas was depressing, it was his home, whatever might be left of it. It had to be bad down there. He just couldn't see many of his fellow Texans taking well at all to the Soviets and Cubans taking over. He could easily imagine the guerilla war they would be fighting. He was also pretty sure his parents and his brother and sister were dead by now. All of them lived in the Houston area nevering having strayed far from home.

Walking back to base to check on the work being done there. At least he would be able to drop off his M4 and ALICE gear. It was a pain to carry around town, there weren't really any bandits that would come near, but rules were there for a reason. He'd have time to grab a sandwich, decidedly not kosher, but filling at least before continuing on to work again. He was almost there when there was a the altogether too familiar feel of a pressure wave followed by the dull 'Crump' of an explosion. Instinctively diving and rolling onto the side of the road before truly realizing what was going on.

"Fuck!" Stanley yelled. 'Not good, no scheduled demolitions for the area' he thought as he peeked up from cover to see a Humvee burning in the middle of the road. "Ah crap." pulling his M4 from it's slung position.
This message was last edited by a game editor at 15:45, Mon 13 Nov 2017.
Volstaff
player, 10 posts
Mon 13 Nov 2017
at 20:07
  • msg #36

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to tdrost (msg # 34):

Surveying the damage down the street, the unpleasant yet familiar odors reaches my nostrils. Turning to Jorg, "Sounds good. I'm going to cross the street and try to come at it from the other side."

Making my way toward the back door, I head to the right, go up one block, turn back toward the street, where the HMMV is burning, keeping my pistol low by my side, peering around corners before moving past gaps in buildings.

I get to the street and look both ways, looking for anything suspicious before attempting to cross.

[OOC - do I see anything of importance?]
Mina
GM, 17 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 02:56
  • msg #37

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Several soldiers from the bar, seemingly able to differentiate themselves from the actions for the pipe hitters, take up positions to cover you as you move out. As the three of you approach the burning wreck, no clue presents itself as to why a number would blow up. As you come closer you tense up as bullets start flying. These were expected, as the last rounds of the machine gun cook off, but it is still unnerving. The sounds of the fire and a few loud shouts from the civillians that are rapidly clearing the area are all that you hear at first.a rasping noise is coming from behind some nearby snow draped shrubbery. A groan or two escapes from the area, it is then you notice the slow rise and fall of the involuntary movements of someone who is in great pain.


Ooc: Your approach as you came up gave you no indication that there was anyone waiting to start shooting at you.
This message was last edited by the GM at 11:30, Sat 03 Oct 2020.
Jess
GM, 18 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 03:27
  • msg #38

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

It's also now that the three of you also notice one another.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 16 posts
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 08:20
  • msg #39

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 38):

In reply to Jess (msg # 38):

[OOC - Your wish is my command]

Moving toward the street, I instinctively notice the jerky involuntary movements of the recently wounded. I move to assist the injured, waving to a captain with an M4 nearby, "You there, wall decoration, help me get this soldier into a little cover before the next round cooks off and kills him. That would rob me of a chance to show my expertise."

After the soldier has a little solid cover, perform first aid on him.
Victor Lange
Player, 11 posts
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 17:47
  • msg #40

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 37):

[OOC - is there any sort of fire brigade response yet? ]

I see Jorg beginning first aid on the victim. "How bad is he, doc? "

Keeping my distance from the wreck, I try to see if there is any visible impact from a rocket or if this appears to be from a bomb.
Jess
GM, 19 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 18:04
  • msg #41

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jorg, as you approach you see lying in the snow a man in his 40s. He is not in military uniform, but is wearing a plate carrier. It is the only thing that kept him alive. It appears the explosion ejected him from the Humvee. From what you can see, in addition to the numerous cuts and burns all over his body, there is a large chunk of shrapnel sticking out of his side, and from the sound of his breathing, it has probably cut open his lung. Blood is pooring from the wound. He is conscious, but unable to speak. When he sees you, he reaches under his vest and pulls out a small plastic bag and thrusts it at you. After you grab it, he grabs you and gives you a desperate look right in the eye, coughs, spattering blood on you, then a huge sucking noise of his breath. He dies right after.

In the background you can hear a large vehicle coming down from the base. After a minute you see a large military fire fighting truck moving towards the scene.
Jess
GM, 20 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 18:05
  • msg #42

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to pfarland (msg # 35):

(Peter): Please roll an easy observation check for me.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:55, Thu 16 Nov 2017.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 17 posts
Tue 14 Nov 2017
at 19:09
  • msg #43

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 41):

Angrily stuff the blood covered bag in my cargo pocket. "Arrrr, somebody is going to be filling body bags. I did not sign up for this crap".

I pull out my firearm and remove the safety before turning to look at the new guy. "He's dead Jim like some others soon will be".

Calling out to Victor, "Hey MC, you see anything yet?"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:10, Tue 14 Nov 2017.
Jess
GM, 22 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 16 Nov 2017
at 04:04
  • msg #44

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 40):
Victor Lange
Player, 12 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2017
at 16:27
  • msg #45

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 44):

"Nothing but a burning pile right now. Maybe after the fire's out we can figure out what happened."

I start scooping up large handfuls of snow, trying to at least slow down the fire and hopefully cool off any remaining ammo to keep it from cooking off.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 11 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2017
at 18:39
  • msg #46

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

First trying to make sure the area is clear with no hostiles, Rabinowicz stands back up walking towards the destroyed Humvee and looking around for a bucket or something to scoop snow.
Jess
GM, 23 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 01:57
  • msg #47

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Stanley Judah Rabinowicz (msg # 46):

You don't see any immediate threats, other than the smoke and flame from a burning Humvee.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 22 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 08:15
  • msg #48

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 47):

[OOC] Describe the damage to the HMMWV? Where do we think the blast was centered?
Jess
GM, 24 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 15:51
  • msg #49

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The vehicle fire is very intense. Oily smoke is pouring off of the vehicle and the heat from the fire radiates outward, making it not only more difficult to breath but also hard to approach. It is difficult to tell where the damage came from, as it is difficult to approach.  The only thing that you are sure of is that you don't see any obvious blast signs on the ground.A skilled specialist may be needed to guess at where the damage came from.

The fire truck will be there in a few minutes.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 23 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 16:05
  • msg #50

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 49):

[OOC] Search the dead soldier for wallet, ID, unit tags, dog tags, etc.]
Jess
GM, 25 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 17:26
  • msg #51

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The man is not dressed as a soldier, and what is weird is that he is not carrying any ID either. The only things that stand out about him is his plate carrier and the small package he handed Jorg.

The fire is calming a bit. Your stomachs lurch a little when you realize the driver and another soldier were still in the vehicle. They both have been burnt beyond recognition. Whatever blew this vehicle up was heavy duty, and very fast acting. It seems like the man who was thrown from the vehicle was a boon, as now you have clues to what has happened.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 24 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 07:58
  • msg #52

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 51):

"There is nothing more we can do here. Let's let the firefighters take care of it and head back to the barracks." I shake my head in disgust at the waste of life and the world in general.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 13 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 17:56
  • msg #53

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Rabinowicz walks around the area, clearly interested in what happened to the Humvee. He was likely to be called in to inspect anyway due to the surfeit of qualified Combat Engineers and frankly, he was interested in the explosion as well. He might have to wait till a bucket brigade showed up though, they weren't likely to spend the fuel on a firetruck for something that was likely going to burn itself out.
Jess
GM, 26 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 20 Nov 2017
at 01:48
  • msg #54

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

As you are scanning the area the fire truck shows up. The vehicle, a battered M977, has seen better days. There is also a an old Dodge pickup following. Several soldiers hop out of the back when it pulls to a stop. A few minutes and they have hustled the three of you away from the blaze as they tend to the fire. You did not notice amidst  the commotion another vehicle pull up. A new model civilian car. Three men in big coats get out, leaving the driver inside. Two go over to the dead civilian, the other, a tall stocky black man with a carefully groomed mustache comes towards the three of you."The men over there said you were the first on the scene. Can you tell me what happened? More importantly, did the dead man over there have anything on him?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 25 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2017
at 08:25
  • msg #55

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 54):

"HMMWV blew up, cause unknown. All crew and passengers dead on the scene. I do not believe I am required to give information to unidentified civilians. The information I just gave you is strictly confidential and because I am feeling nice. Now, if you will excuse me, me and the rest have a had a long day." I growl at the civilian, probably a spook, as my hand comes to rest upon my hips, above my holster.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 14 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2017
at 08:46
  • msg #56

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Calmly as possible Stanley looks at the civilians and smiles, not entirely pleasantly. "Look before you roll up here thinking about dropping orders around, I would suggest you identify yourselves. This is a military base, military personnel, military equipment, and a military matter. Unless you happen to have the one thing in common between all those things, I suggest you skedaddle. Sir." It was quite obvious that while he was being polite, but barring some identification, that politeness would not continue much further.
Victor Lange
Player, 13 posts
Mon 20 Nov 2017
at 16:46
  • msg #57

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 54):

"Didn't really see anything, other than what you see here. Hummer blew up, we came out of the fine establishment across the street," gesturing toward the bar, "Doc found that guy,"pointing at the ejection victim, "dead or near dead when we arrived, and I was trying to at least slow down the fire."

"Now, if you fine 'gentlemen' don't mind, I'm going to go have another drink before heading back to our quarters." I start to walk back to the bar.
Jess
GM, 28 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 21 Nov 2017
at 04:26
  • msg #58

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

A sly grin appears on his face, and then he chuckles. "Ah! I am glad to see that there is some professionals left in the field.! Gives me hope! This will make things interesting! He chuckles again and waives back at the men he came in with. Finish up gentlemen, I think we are done here! He looks back at the three of you and says Enjoy your evening fellas. I am sure I will have my answers from you soon! With that, he turns and heads back over to the other men, who seem to be working on putting the dead man in a body bag, obviously with the intention to put the body in the trunk of the car.

The firefighters seem to have the blaze under control, and the other soldiers there have cordoned off the street.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 26 posts
Tue 21 Nov 2017
at 08:18
  • msg #59

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 58):
"Have a good day there, Weasel. You and your cronies trot along now." I call to the back of the retreating suit.

Turning to the group, I lower my voice, "We need to make ourselves scarce. I do not trust that rat-fink. Let's head back to the barracks with the safeties off, shall we?"
This message was last edited by the player at 08:18, Tue 21 Nov 2017.
Victor Lange
Player, 15 posts
Wed 22 Nov 2017
at 00:46
  • msg #60

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 58):

Arriving back ast the bar, I find my drink and finish it quickly.

"Everybody ok in here? " I ask, looking around at the patrons remaining.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 15 posts
Thu 23 Nov 2017
at 09:21
  • msg #61

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Looking around at his fellows Rabinowicz mutters under his breath to them "Gentlemen, I think we have some thing we need to discuss." Glancing around them. "Where the wind doesn't carry as well." With that he sets off towards the barracks keeping a wary eye on the civilians.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 27 posts
Fri 24 Nov 2017
at 09:10
  • msg #62

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Stanley Judah Rabinowicz (msg # 61):

"Lead on, McDuff. Anywhere but here." I say, waving in the direction of the door.
Jess
GM, 29 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 25 Nov 2017
at 16:54
  • msg #63

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 60):

As you enter the bar, you see the other patrons have dispersed, with only the bartender, a large man with an eye patch and a missing arm, and the waitress Molly shutting the place down. Molly says: "Sorry hun, closing the place down for a bit, Charlie needs a break, to much for him. Try back tonight if you want"
Victor Lange
Player, 16 posts
Sat 25 Nov 2017
at 19:05
  • msg #64

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 63):

"Yeah, looks like the place cleared out pretty quick. At least I got to come back and finish my beer. Molly, do you happen to have anywhere else to go?"
Jess
GM, 30 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 26 Nov 2017
at 03:06
  • msg #65

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Stanley and Jorg start walking up the street, they notice that they are short one.

Victor, Molly says "Sorry hun, I am gonna go home and see my kids, I want to make sure they are safe"
Victor Lange
Player, 17 posts
Sun 26 Nov 2017
at 03:28
  • msg #66

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 65):

"Well, maybe some other time.  Have a good night, Molly. "

I leave the bar and head back toward the barracks, whistling a happy tune.
Jess
GM, 31 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 26 Nov 2017
at 22:20
  • msg #67

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

All three of you see the Humvee is now being set up to be towed. One of the civilians pulls out which at first looks like a portable radio, when you realize that it is actually a large cell phone, probably from back in the early 90's. You suppose the rumors are true about Mil Gov having a better communications setup than the Civ Gov now that you have seen it for himself. After a brief chat, the men get in their car and start off towards the base. When they drive past you, the man who you spoke with winks at you as they drive by, with a wry grin on his face. Victor catches up and the rest of the walk is uneventful, save that it gets a little colder, and darker. At the entrance to the base, the guard stops you. "Sirs, Colonel Donlon wants to speak with you as soon as possible. I will have an escort called for you to show you the way"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 28 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2017
at 08:44
  • msg #68

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 67):

"Carry on soldier and get us that escort!" I bark at the guard.

I wave the others aside, as we wait for the escort. "While I was trying to save that man, I gave me this package", I say, pulling the package from my cargo pocket. "I have no idea what is in it or of its value, but I am pretty sure the spook was looking for this and I am even more sure that we should not be giving it up. Majority rule, what do you want to do with this?"
Victor Lange
Player, 18 posts
Mon 27 Nov 2017
at 13:31
  • msg #69

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 68):

"Keep quiet about it.  We can check it out in private later. " I reply.  "In the meanwhile, let's find out what the old man wants."
Jess
GM, 34 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 28 Nov 2017
at 05:46
  • msg #70

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The guard turns back into the small booth that controls the entrance. You can see him pick up a phone and start speaking into it.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 29 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2017
at 08:09
  • msg #71

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 70):

"On our way to the commanders, we should swing by the barracks and gear up. I have the feeling something is going on that we are not fully aware of.", I say in a low voice for the benefit of the others in the group.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 16 posts
Tue 28 Nov 2017
at 17:24
  • msg #72

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Walking along and making a point of keeping his voice down. "Yeah, let's keep the little present quiet until we figure out what it is." Pausing for just a moment. "We've got something serious going on here. That humvee exploded from the inside, it was some sort of self destruct  device or just a simple car bomb. Considering he just handed you something willingly and the secret squirrels we so interested in it, I'm thinking more of a self destruct circuit, especially with that phone."
Jess
GM, 36 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 29 Nov 2017
at 05:20
  • msg #73

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The guard at the gate puts down the phone and steps back outside. "Sirs, your escort is on the way. He is bringing a car down. The Colonel is in the Mountain today."
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 06:33, Wed 29 Nov 2017.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 30 posts
Wed 29 Nov 2017
at 08:00
  • msg #74

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 73):

"Carry on, trooper.", I say to the guard, trying to give him the distinct "go away" impression before turning back to the group.

"Something is definately NOT right. We need to stay frosty."
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 19 posts
Thu 30 Nov 2017
at 01:18
  • msg #75

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Cocking a eyebrow at him and keeping just as much watch on the area as he'd been doing. "Ain't been right for years, but I get your point. Something is surely going down."
Jess
GM, 37 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 30 Nov 2017
at 02:23
  • msg #76

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

A few uneventful minutes go by. It is getting colder and darker. You see the headlights of a early 90's era sedan painted in crude olive drab to denote that it is a military vehicle. It has seen better days. It parks close to you, and a short woman with a combat helmet and an old M3 submachine gun steps out of the vehicles. She looks at the guard, and he nods. Looking back your way, she says "Sirs, if you will kindly get into the car, we will head on up to The Mountain" You can almost here the capital letters when she speaks of Cheyenne Mountain. You have found that on base, there is an aura of awe and reverence when it comes to the base that sits inside of it. A nuclear target that survived is a rare thing these days. It also is the main reason for Mil-Gov's success. They still have access to the most advanced communication network ever developed through that very base, and it has allowed Mil Gov to be successful in some places.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 31 posts
Thu 30 Nov 2017
at 08:18
  • msg #77

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 76):

[OOC - What is her rank?]
Jess
GM, 39 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 30 Nov 2017
at 19:51
  • msg #78

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 77):


The escort is an Air Force Senior Airman
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:42, Thu 30 Nov 2017.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 32 posts
Fri 1 Dec 2017
at 08:13
  • msg #79

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 78):

"Very good, Airmen. Before we go to the Rock, you will swing by the BOQ so that we may gear up.", I say to her in my "officer" voice before moving toward the vehicle.
Jess
GM, 40 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 1 Dec 2017
at 17:46
  • msg #80

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

She looses her composure a little. She gives you a confused look and says "Uhhh, I suppose so sir, but the Colnel was adamant that you get up to The Mountain as soon as possible."
Jess
GM, 41 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 1 Dec 2017
at 22:38
  • msg #81

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Something you have noticed since you arrived is the rather lax sense of discipline among the soldiers here. Most of it is from the conscripted (nobody calls them draftees anymore), but many veterans suffer from the lack of composure as well. There is a feeling of just being right on the edge of a major breaking point. Morale is as low here as on any front you fought on, but there is also a feeling here that things are about to fall apart completely, and that everyone seems exhausted and spread too thin. Despite being at a place that is relatively safe, and recovering, there seems to be despair here, the loss of hope permeates the place.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 33 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2017
at 08:22
  • msg #82

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 81):

[OOC - Duly noted. If no one has objections, we can assume we pick up our gear and proceed to the mountain, don't you think?]
Victor Lange
Player, 19 posts
Mon 4 Dec 2017
at 19:11
  • msg #83

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 82):

[OoC] Roger. It's what I've been waiting for.
Jess
GM, 42 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 4 Dec 2017
at 23:17
  • msg #84

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The airman looks at you nervously when you insist upon getting your gear, but she complies. You see her glance impatiently at all of you while you lug your gear to the car. Some of it needs to go into the trunk, which she helps you with. Getting into the car, she leaves the base and heads south. You can see Cheyenne Mountain looming in the distance, marked by the scars and laid barren by the massive fire that enveloped it. There is very little traffic running through the city, mostly government or military vehicles and the occasional animal drawn cart. The roads have been neglected, so it is a bumpy ride. In order to save fuel, she only turns on the defrost when it becomes difficult to see. There is an awkward silence from the driver and she tries to keep conversation to a minimum. Overall it is an uncomfortable, cold, long ride, but it was better than hiking up to the base. She pulls into a parking lot near the base of the mountain, in what appears to be a rural grade school or something similar. You had heard rumors about this, the secret entrance to the mountain. The only thing keeping the soldiers inside from being trapped inside what would have become a well stocked tomb.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 34 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2017
at 10:17
  • msg #85

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 84):

[OOC - nothing to add here.]
Jess
GM, 43 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 5 Dec 2017
at 14:15
  • msg #86

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Getting out of the vehicle, the airman waits for you to finish picking up your gear. She then leads you to the entrance of the building. There is a low key security checkpoint at the door, and you can see several guards loitering about inside. On top of the building, you are pretty sure there is probably a machine gun nest and maybe a sniper or two, but they blend into the building pretty well. After walking down a hall, she turns into a supply closet, and lifts a grate in the floor to reveal a set of stairs leading to a cramped, poorly lit tunnel.
Jess
GM, 44 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 5 Dec 2017
at 23:20
  • msg #87

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Walking down the hall she comes to a checkpoint. A small office has been carved out of the side, and the airman presents her id and says: "These men are here to see Colonel Donlon in JSOC". After proceeding with the paperwork checks with you, which included cataloging the weapons you are carrying,the soldier doing the checks issues you each an special pass, and you proceed further down the hall to an elevator. This becomes routine. There are several checkpoints and elevators. So many that it is hard to keep track of going up or down. You think that this might be on purpose to confuse anyone who isn't supposed to be here. The only big change is that eventually the halls widen, and there seems to be supplies going to and fro to the mountain's many service elevators. Something you notice is that while some of the equipment and supplies going into the mountain are military issue, you also see lots of civilian manufactured items, like carts full of corn, or stripped out copper wire and you even see a case of civilian ammunition being hauled up. It is surprisingly busy for the lateness of the day, and you come to the conclusion that this is the norm around here. There seems to be a frantic rush to make sure the mountain is well stocked. Eventually, after what seems to be about an hour of wandering down halls and going up elevators and the occasional sets of stairs, you find yourselves in a long hallway that seems mostly to be offices. The airman leads you to the third door down, and stops. She knocks on the door and a woman's voice on the other side says"Come in". She opens the door to a small office where an  woman is sitting behind a small desk with an ancient typewriter in front of her. She is an older woman with pale skin, curly white hair and poorly applied red lipstick. She is dressed in an Airforce uniform, but seems to carry herself like a civilian. The room reeks of some sort of home brewed perfume or incense. The woman looks up. In a cracked feminine voice that has obviously seen to many years of smoking she says "Yes? How can I help you?".
The airmen replies "These men are here to see Colonel Donlon. He is expecting them.".
"Have a seat gentlemen, the Colonel will see you shortly."
The airman looks turns and rigidly salutes you. "Permission to be dismissed Sirs?"
Victor Lange
Player, 20 posts
Tue 5 Dec 2017
at 23:56
  • msg #88

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 87):

Returning her salute, I tell her, "Carry on, Airman." and take a seat, half-reclining in the chair, placing my cover on my right knee.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 35 posts
Wed 6 Dec 2017
at 09:09
  • msg #89

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 87):

"Charlie Mike (continue mission), Airman. You are dismissed.".

Turning to the woman behind the desk, "Ma'am, if this is going to be a long wait, would it possible to get a coffee? I have too much blood in my caffeine levels."
Jess
GM, 45 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 7 Dec 2017
at 01:16
  • msg #90

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 89):

"No coffee sir, but there is some brewed chicory in the pot in the corner you can help yourself to". You see a small desk with a coffee pot on it with a few Styrofoam cups. There is no creamer and the only sweetener is a few old packets of NutraSweet.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 36 posts
Thu 7 Dec 2017
at 08:20
  • msg #91

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 90):

"If that is not enough to make a man give up a habit, I do not know what is. I thought you all were living the good life up here. An entire mountain and no one thought to stock coffee for the next thousand years? If that is not triple-P, I also do not know what is", I reply, looking at the pot in disgust.
Jess
GM, 46 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 7 Dec 2017
at 16:26
  • msg #92

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 91):

She shrugs, then goes back to typing. OOC: My thinking with this is that during the height of the war, they would have gone through most of the coffee just trying to fight off exhaustion. Being up 72 hours straight worrying about nuclear warfare probably is a good reason to go through a pot or three a day.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 20 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2017
at 02:36
  • msg #93

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Stanley was happy to grab a cup. Wincing a little at the pure chicory flavor. "Ok, it's not as good as Community Coffee. I'm a southern boy, some of this in with regular coffee is great. By itself, not so great, still better than nothing though."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 37 posts
Fri 8 Dec 2017
at 08:54
  • msg #94

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 92):

[OOC - Nothing further to add while we wait, wait, wait....]
Jess
GM, 47 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 10 Dec 2017
at 22:55
  • msg #95

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

1.2 Loose Ends

Several minutes go by. For some reason you are reminded of waiting to see the principal back in grade school. Eventually the phone on the secretary's desk buzzes and you see a red light light up. "The Colonel will see you now."

Knocking on the door, you here a calm voice: "Come in, come in"

Entering the Colonel's office, you see a room with very little clutter, but it has the feel that it is used a lot. It is lightly decorated, the most notable being a picture facing him on his desk, and a wooden plaque behind the desk with the unit insignia on it: two silver arrows crossed with a dagger, also silver, above them, surrounded by a black ribbon with the logo "De Oppresso Liber" on it. You see an gentleman in his sixties sitting behind the desk. He is tall and wide,hinting at a body that used to be in it's peak, but you also notice a small shaking in his hands, kind of like he is rolling something in his fingers. He has brown hair with a receding hairline, which has been carefully maintained to fit his roll. His uniform is ruffled, looking like something that has been worn to long. His face looks tired, a look you have seen from many other troops these days. He is looking through a small pile of files sitting on the desk. One of you see a black and white picture of yourself hanging out of the file.

There is also another man standing in the corner. You have seen his face before. The man who approached you at the burning humvee, asking questions of you. His coat is gone and he is standing in the corner with his arms crossed, looking around the room. He is wearing a blue suit that would have fit in at a session of Congress, the only thing out of place with it are the shoes, that had been meticulously polished, but now have a few small scuffs on them from being past their prime.
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 1 post
Sun 10 Dec 2017
at 22:58
  • msg #96

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Come in gentlemen, We need to speak. Set your gear over there and sit down." the Colonel says in a practiced calm voice, and lifts his head to look at you.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:58, Sun 10 Dec 2017.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 38 posts
Mon 11 Dec 2017
at 08:49
  • msg #97

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 96):

Stow my gear while giving the spook a man-sized portion of stink-eye.
Victor Lange
Player, 21 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2017
at 18:53
  • msg #98

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 96):

I place my gear in the corner and take a seat.
Jess
GM, 48 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 12 Dec 2017
at 19:01
  • msg #99

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: So, I am just gonna assume that all three of you are sitting down with your gear stowed. I need to have better breaks I think. Any input on how I could make small stuff like this move along faster would be appreciated.
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 12 Dec 2017
at 19:15
  • msg #100

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Yes, thank you gentlemen for coming. It seems like you took your time getting here, but seeing your gear, I can understand and respect that. It worked out anyway, it gave me a chance to speak with the Major here". Colonel Donlon stiffly nods at the man in the standing in the corner. "I have brought you here because I believe that you may have just saved us a lot of grief, at least I hope you have.". He pauses and looks down at the paperwork on his desk and pulls out a file. He opens it and, after digging around in it, finds a large glossy photo of the man you saw die today. "This man, gentlemen, was someone in our employ, tasked with something very important. He was supposed to have a compact disc with him. We are still going through the wreckage, but we figure that since he did not have it on his person, maybe it ended up in the hands of those who saw him last. Do any of you know if this CD survived the explosion today? It is vital to our operations here in Colorado to have that information.". He looks at you calmly with an expectant look on his face.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 39 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2017
at 08:43
  • msg #101

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 100):

[OOC - Playing for time here.]

Gesturing to our gear, "Sir, seeing as there was an explosion on a public street, mostly likely caused by an explosive device in the vehicle, I felt it imperative for us to be prepared for any eventualities that may have occurred on our journey here."

Further rolling out the stink-eye, I continue. "Sir, in addition and with all due respect, the "Major" in question has not, in any form, taken the opportunity to identify himself. I see such action as a serious breech of military courtesy and I would like to formally protest at this point. As the "Major" is not in our chain of command and has not identified himself, I must insist, for security reasons, that he be asked to leave this briefing."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 40 posts
Wed 13 Dec 2017
at 08:44
  • msg #102

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 99):

[OOC: Not seeing the problem Jess, CM.]
Jess
GM, 49 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:29
  • msg #103

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 102):

OOC: I just didn't want people to be waiting around waiting for everyone to be sitting is all.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:58, Thu 14 Dec 2017.
Intelligence Officer
NPC, 1 post
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:32
  • msg #104

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The man in the corner seems to loose his composure "Now wait a minute..."
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:34
  • msg #105

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Colonel Donlon puts his hand up. "Stop right there Major, I know how important this is to you, but let me handle my people. I am going to ask that you step outside."
Intelligence Officer
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:35
  • msg #106

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

He looks exasperated "This is our show, Colonel..."
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 4 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:50
  • msg #107

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The Colonel focuses on him. "I am not going to ask twice Major. You will have what you want, now get out!"
Intelligence Officer
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:52
  • msg #108

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

With that, he nods his head and smiles. He calmly walks over to the door, opens it and walks out.
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 5 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 04:54
  • msg #109

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Damned spooks are gonna kill me" mutters Colonel Donlon. He waits a moment, staring at the door, turning to you, he says "Well, c'mon boys, do you have my disc, or did it burn with the hummer?"
This message was last edited by the player at 04:57, Thu 14 Dec 2017.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 41 posts
Thu 14 Dec 2017
at 08:00
  • msg #110

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 109):

"Before I answer that, Colonel, excuse my Swahili, but can you give us the straight shit about what is going on here and how is Mr. Dooright there?" Jerking a finger to where the spook disappeared.
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 6 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2017
at 02:41
  • msg #111

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"I am sorry Captain, this is need to know, and at this juncture, you don't need to know. All I can say is that the data on that disc can help keep Colorado stable while everything around us seems to be falling apart.". He sighs a little and his fingers tremble again.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 42 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2017
at 08:02
  • msg #112

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 111):

[OOC - Simple question for all the players: hand out the CD or not. Yay or nay please]
Victor Lange
Player, 22 posts
Mon 18 Dec 2017
at 14:15
  • msg #113

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 112):

 sure.
Victor Lange
Player, 23 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2017
at 00:09
  • msg #114

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 113):

Ooc: I would suggest something along the lines of year sir. Sorry we didn't hand it over to the suit, but since he didn't identify himself, I hope you can understand our mistrust of him.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 43 posts
Tue 19 Dec 2017
at 19:31
  • msg #115

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 114):

[OOC: I was going along that lines, but gut instinct tells me we should have popped the suit. Just waiting to see if Stanley checks in. If not, I will reply tomorrow]
Jorg Mendez
Player, 44 posts
Wed 20 Dec 2017
at 09:43
  • msg #116

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In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 111):

Dig in my cargo pocket for the CD, "Sir, under due protest I will give you this CD. I do not believe the person in question should be trusted with the sole ownership of this information if it is as valuable as you say."

"My personal opinion, independent of the CD and situation, I think that guy is a scumbag."
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 7 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2017
at 23:10
  • msg #117

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"Hmmph!" The colonel chuckles a bit before continuing. "You are absolutly right about that, but he is a scumbag who chose the right side when things came down to it, and one that knows his job well from what I have heard." He fiddles with the files a bit, taking quick glances at each file before continuing. "How would you boys like to be the ones who keep him line? It would be a big change from training local militia, and the Major did loose some vital personal recently. If what is on this disc is what I think it is, you will have a bit of a challenge on your hands.". Before you answers, he clears his throat and gives you all a hard look. "The caveat being that he would be your handler in this. He was right in that it is his show, and my people are deeply entrenched with his on this. So far, other than his breach of protocol at the bombing today, he has shown great professionalism and capability in his work.. I would like it if you would volunteer, because you are right, I don't trust him and I could use a good set of eyes on this. What do you say fellas?"
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 21 posts
Thu 21 Dec 2017
at 23:50
  • msg #118

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Having been watching the whole thing with unease, Stanley finally speaks up. "I don't trust the guy sir. If you've vetted him, I'll follow your lead, but for a spook he seems intent on making us not trust him. His main job is to get people to put trust in him. Since he's not doing that with us, I say he's trying to play us for an angle sir."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 45 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2017
at 10:33
  • msg #119

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In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 117):

"Cat in the bag kind of thing? What exactly is IT that we would be doing? In addition, we in the teams are used to a certain amount of leeway to make decisions since we are the boots on the ground. How is that going to be in this situation?"
Victor Lange
Player, 24 posts
Fri 22 Dec 2017
at 14:17
  • msg #120

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 119):

"Well sir, since it doesn't look like I'm doing anything else for the foreseeable future, I don't see any real reason to not have a new job. I've been kind of itching to get back out in the woods, although the Montana winter isn't exactly ideal for snoopin' and poopin'. I don't think I like the Major either, but since you say you'd rather we volunteer than be voluntold, I'm in."
Col Roger Donlon
NPC, 8 posts
Tue 26 Dec 2017
at 16:57
  • msg #121

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"I don't know what the Major is up to, but he has been useful up until now, see that you keep an eye on him. As for what you are doing, well, I will draw up some orders for you. You will be working for me, but he will be your handler. I will schedule a debrief with you and what remailns of the team who is working for him now in two days. From what I understand, some of you are still on leave for some R&R. Take it! It may be the last you'll have for a while." He smiles. "Relax gentlemen, you did good. With all the dissembling of information that comes with this line of work, I don't always feel like I have all the information. This" He holds up the package you gave him, "should be exactly what I need to see the big picture in this. As of now all three of you are on leave for the rest of the weekend. Find  something to do with you time, don't worry about this for now. We will  do a briefing at 0900 on Monday morning, and we will go from there."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 47 posts
Fri 29 Dec 2017
at 14:09
  • msg #122

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In reply to Col Roger Donlon (msg # 121):

[OOC - besides the "I just stepped in something look", I have nothing to add here and we can fast forward is you wish]
Victor Lange
Player, 25 posts
Sun 31 Dec 2017
at 15:23
  • msg #123

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 122):

OoC:  I got nuthin' to add, except maybe flirting with Molly some more.  LOL
Jess
GM, 50 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 5 Jan 2018
at 03:51
  • msg #124

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Part 3: Damned Distasteful Things
Jess
GM, 51 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 5 Jan 2018
at 04:03
  • msg #125

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Your weekend gets you some much needed downtime. It flys by way to fast. Victor seems to have hit it off with Molly, and everyone has had their first hangover in years. Though not quite like it was before the war, there is a sense of enough when it comes to food and some calm in your lives. It almost feels like you are home again. Almost.

New orders come to you Sunday evening when you return. The debriefing promised by Colonel Donlon doesn't seem to be on the plate after all. There is some talk of something urgent going on in The Mountain that has the brass extremely busy. The orders are transferring you to Denver in the morning. You are to assemble near the entrance to the base ready to go. OOC:If you need to requisition extra equipment, now is the time to ask. You will be transferred via armored vehicle up I90 and head to a small warehouse in Aurora (a suburb of Denver), where you will learn your mission from the mysterious Major that is now your handler, code named Barrelrider.

The safety that you have felt for the last few days melts away as you prepare to go, and the sense of dread and uncertainty you have experienced in the past working with spooks in the past comes back to you.
Victor Lange
Player, 26 posts
Mon 8 Jan 2018
at 18:56
  • msg #126

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In reply to Jess (msg # 125):

Equipment requested:

Armasight 8x30C Binoculars w/ Compass and Range Finder
https://shop.opticsplanet.com/...IEAQYBSABEgJ0g_D_BwE

50 yds 550 paracord, green

Government Issue Phosphorescent Lensatic Compass (Model #27)
https://www.usamilitarymedals....UEAQYBSABEgJV3fD_BwE
Jorg Mendez
Player, 48 posts
Tue 9 Jan 2018
at 15:46
  • msg #127

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In reply to Jess (msg # 125):

[OOC - What are our carrying capacity on the trip? If sufficient, I would request an M60 with 10 ammo can, 10 cans of 5.56mm Hardball, an M21 with scope and 300 rounds, 3 weeks of MREs per team member, 1 4 man tent, winter equipment with snowshoes]
Jess
GM, 52 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 9 Jan 2018
at 18:41
  • msg #128

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OOC: Keep in mind that you will be going into an urban environment filled with (mostly) friendly civilians when you make your equipment requests.
Jess
GM, 53 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 9 Jan 2018
at 18:42
  • msg #129

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 126):

Yes to all three. Let me know if you need me to update your character sheet online.
Jess
GM, 54 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 9 Jan 2018
at 18:45
  • msg #130

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 127):

OOC: Just to be clear, the ammo can is how much ammo? The cold weather gear is approved, as is the M21, though they don't issue the snowshoes or tent, as they are deemed unnecessary. There is lodging for you in Denver. They do give all three of you those spike track boot attachments for walking on icy roads.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 49 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2018
at 10:12
  • msg #131

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In reply to Jess (msg # 130):

[OOC: 1 ammo can is 100 rounds]
Jorg Mendez
Player, 50 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2018
at 10:14
  • msg #132

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In reply to Jess (msg # 128):

[OOC: and he said that with a straight face. ;-) All civilians are friendly, until there not and Mr. Murphy wanted to pass along the thought that you can NEVER have too much ammo but having too little is a definate possibility.]
Victor Lange
Player, 27 posts
Wed 10 Jan 2018
at 15:17
  • msg #133

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In reply to Jess (msg # 130):

an ammo can for an M60 machine gun holds 500 rds, belted. Weighs about 8 pounds, if I remember correctly.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 51 posts
Thu 11 Jan 2018
at 09:00
  • msg #134

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 133):

[OOC - Sorry, typo, the M73 Ammo can holds 200 rounds, 7.62mm linked. There are larger ones, but those would be sufficient]
Jess
GM, 55 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 11 Jan 2018
at 16:45
  • msg #135

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 134):

The supply officer states "Because of the state of emergency, there is a restriction of machine guns using the 7.62 round to front line units only. We do have an alternative for you though." He takes you in the back to show you what he means. The room is mostly devoid of any newer firearms, and a lot of them have seen better days. It seems the armory here in C-Springs has not yet met the demand made for new weapons. Sitting on a shelf between a few M-16A1's, and another holding a few M3 Submachine guns is an old WW2 era machine gun: an M1919A6. "Here it is. It's old, but it has been taken care of and shoots straight. I have an extra barrel for it you can take, and five- hundred round belts of ought six to go with it. Will this work for you?" He looks at you expectantly.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 52 posts
Fri 12 Jan 2018
at 09:03
  • msg #136

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In reply to Jess (msg # 135):

"Oooh, thanks for clearing that up. Forgot operators like us where REMFs and not front-line units. Thanks for clearing that up.", I say, the sarcasm dripply thickly to the floor.

"You throw in a tripod and we are in business. By the way, you sure you are not holding out on us and there are some muzzle loaders back there somewhere?"
Victor Lange
Player, 28 posts
Wed 17 Jan 2018
at 18:51
  • msg #137

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In reply to Jess (msg # 125):

I show up at the appointed place, about 10 minutes before we are due to be there, with all my gear. "So, let's get this shit show on the road. We got places to go and people to kill."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 53 posts
Thu 18 Jan 2018
at 12:11
  • msg #138

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 137):

"Roger that. Mount up and move 'em out!"
Victor Lange
Player, 29 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2018
at 02:06
  • msg #139

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 138):

"So, where's our taxi? We get told to show up and be ready to go and as usual, it's 'hurry up and wait'. Did you have as much fun as I did the last couple days?" I give a wink to Jorg.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 54 posts
Sat 20 Jan 2018
at 09:42
  • msg #140

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 139):

"Oh, same old, same old. Doing things that you think are a good idea at the time that you regret after returning to consciousness. "

Turning to the supply sergeant, "You want to hustle us up some transportation so we can be gone out of your sights?"
Jess
GM, 56 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 22 Jan 2018
at 03:45
  • msg #141

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You will be part of a small convoy going to Denver. You and your gear will be inside an Army requisitioned LAV-25 with a few other men who are going north as well. There are two escorts (M60 Armed Humvees). You will be taking I25, which from your understanding is sort of a no man's land, even though it is heavily patrolled. There have been a few incidents against both military units going back and forth between Denver and Colorado Springs, as well as the Civilian work crews and traders with well armed and evasive marauders, thus the heavy load sending you on your way.
Jess
GM, 57 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 22 Jan 2018
at 04:07
  • msg #142

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As you load your gear into the LAV, and prepare to leave, you meet the others who will be riding with you. One is a nervous civilian, a courier for the Mayor of Denver named Bill Hutch. He doesn't say much, and sits nervously underneath several bullet proof vests. Then there are the three escorting soldiers. Cpl Higgins,a young soldier that is probably 17 or 18 max, probably drafted after the nukes stopped falling; Cpl Henry, a former National Guard soldier who is an expert at the Heavy gun atop the LAV, Sgt Waters, an older man who seems to have been put in this position because of his injured leg (he has a severe limp, but the army can't be to picky these days. The driver is a quiet woman named Cpl Stubbs, who has made this run before several times. She has rigged the LAV up with a stereo system and a few other accoutrements that are non standard (the inside of the vehicle feels more like the inside of an RV than a military vehicle). Instead of the odor of fart and sweat that permeates most armored vehicles you have been in, this one has a smell of recent disinfectant, probably due to the needs of the courier not to smell like he hasn't showered in months when he arrives.

Your battle taxi awaits.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:07, Thu 25 Jan 2018.
Stanley Judah Rabinowicz
GM, 22 posts
Mon 22 Jan 2018
at 20:05
  • msg #143

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After loading up his gear and triple checking his and the groups gear, especially the explosives, Stanley climbed into the back of the LAV. "Cripes I hate the cold. These temperatures should be against the Geneva Conventions." You could tell that he was complaining to just hear himself speak.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 55 posts
Tue 23 Jan 2018
at 07:18
  • msg #144

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In reply to Stanley Judah Rabinowicz (msg # 143):

"Well, at least it is a dry heat, err, cold." followed by a sly wink. "Look at it this way, at least there are no mosquitos."
Cpl Higgins
NPC, 1 post
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 23:00
  • msg #145

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"Yeah man, and this thing gets hawt as hell in there! Stubbs has hooked this badass with a heater!" Cpl Higgins, who was listening in adds enthusiasticly, banging on the side of the LAV with his gloved hands. "This is the flyest ride this side of the Rockies man! We are riding in style!"
Sgt Waters
NPC, 1 post
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 23:04
  • msg #146

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"Higgins, can you shut the fuck up for a bit and get over and help me with this!" snaps Waters, as he and Corporal Henry work to tie down some gear on the top of the LAV.
Jess
GM, 58 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 23:06
  • msg #147

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Your gear is loaded inside with you. When you get in, you do indeed notice that a non-standard heater is blasting.The LAV groans to life, and you smell the distinct odor of diesel as you start on your way. As the drive starts, you even start to sweat a little as the vehicle warms up.
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:09, Thu 25 Jan 2018.
Cpl Stubbs
NPC, 1 post
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 23:18
  • msg #148

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A few minutes driving through town, and you pull onto the interstate. "Hope you guys don't mind some music" your driver calls back to you as you see her slide in a CD. Soon the speakers inside are blaring "Raining Blood" as she skillfully drives around work crews and abandoned vehicles going north.
Bill Hutch
NPC, 1 post
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 23:20
  • msg #149

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Yelling out loud trying to speak over the music, Bill Hutch  says "CAN YOU TURN THAT DOWN? I HATE THIS!".
Cpl Stubbs
NPC, 1 post
Thu 25 Jan 2018
at 23:21
  • msg #150

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Stubbs looks at him with a look of confusion, and replies "SURE MAN, NO PROBLEM!" and proceeds to turn the volume up. Bill looks at her with disgust and puts his hands over his ears.
This message was last updated by the player at 23:21, Thu 25 Jan 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 56 posts
Fri 26 Jan 2018
at 07:30
  • msg #151

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In reply to Cpl Stubbs (msg # 150):

"Just a question and yes, I know vehicle crews are great at getting the necessities, but how do you all rate diesel for this 'wannabe bad ass IFV but haven't gotten over my APC issues yet' eye sore?" I ask with a slight wink in the direction of Cpl. Stubbs.

"Over in Europe, diesel is something in the same class of unicorns: something everyone talks about but no one sees."
This message was last edited by the player at 07:31, Fri 26 Jan 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 30 posts
Fri 26 Jan 2018
at 22:15
  • msg #152

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In reply to Cpl Higgins (msg # 145):

While not my first choice in music, I don't find it awful and I slouch down in my seat, pulling my cover down over my eyes and try to catch a catnap while the convoy moves down the road.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 2 posts
Sun 28 Jan 2018
at 22:04
  • msg #153

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Waters taps on Stubbs shoulder with a gloved hand and gestures her to turn the volume down. You can see her sigh, and does as she was instructed. "Diesel? Yeah we are the main couriers back and forth to Denver. What little bit eaks out goes to what's left of the Airforce, us, and the oil pans of whatever military vehicles we have left. You can thank Hutch here for that. He works for the civilian bigwigs in Denver, and performance is a requirement to get him there. This interstate can get nasty in the winter, and ethanol just doesn't cut it", he replies to your query. He gets a serious look on his face. "You fellas are new to the area, aren't ya? Ya don't know what is going on in Denver, do you?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 57 posts
Mon 29 Jan 2018
at 07:13
  • msg #154

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In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 153):

"New, maybe, but I have been around long enough to pretend I don't know to see what you may spill. Might be something I don't know. Interrogation 101, let the subject talk" I say with a smile, winking slyly at Sgt. Waters.

Turning to Mr. Hutch, "Mr. Hutch, what brings you to our find neck of the woods. Things in the city get boring so you needed an outing?".
Bill Hutch
NPC, 1 post
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:13
  • msg #155

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 154):

Mr. Hutch sneers at your question. He seems to detest riding along with them. "Official business!" he snaps, and glares at you.
This message was last updated by the player at 18:13, Tue 30 Jan 2018.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 3 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:17
  • msg #156

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Waters chuckles. "You'll have to forgive old Hutch here. Seems like everytime he goes back to Denver, someone tries to kill him" he says with a bit of amusement. "Ya see, that's the issue. Denver is a lot bigger mess than everyone knows back in C-Springs. It is close to being a full blown insurrection there. There's these crazy cultitsts. Shit, I'll let you here for yourself. Stubbs turn the radio on to 93.1"
Cpl Henry
NPC, 1 post
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:19
  • msg #157

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Now the glares come at the Sergeant from everyone traveling with you. Henry shouts down from the turret "Man really? That dude is creepy! Fuck man, and here I thought this was going to be a nice ride North!"
Creepy Radio Guy
NPC, 1 post
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:37
  • msg #158

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Stubbs changes over from the cd player to the radio, for a brief second you hear some sort of heavy, obscure industrial music, before she changes the station. A heavily distorted voice is speaking over the crackling radio transmission that is as much the hiss and pops of static as it is the guy speaking. "...rd woe. The beast has arisen. The time of the sinner is at hand. Those who are to be saved are to tear the walls of Babylon down, to put fire to the wretched sinners who brought our undoing..." the voice calmly drawls, almost monotone. Stubbs looking disgusted, turns it back to the CD player.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 18:41
  • msg #159

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Waters looks back at you. "Ya see now. The locals up there are taking this crazy asshole seriously. There are these cultists that go around murdering people, destroying trade goods, setting fires, all sorts of shit. It's easy for people to fall into this after Buckley got nuked. Been causing problems ever since!", Waters says with a bit of an angry undertone. "People have formed up a death cult based on this guy's preaching. They believe the end is at nigh, and that it is God's will to bring the rest of it down. They call themselves The Brotherhood of the Third Woe. Fucking disgusting watching Americans tear what's left apart." Waters continues. The man looks about to say more, then catches himself before he does. "Looks like you guys are headed into a shit show. I wish you luck."
This message was last edited by the player at 22:50, Tue 30 Jan 2018.
Cpl Higgins
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 30 Jan 2018
at 22:54
  • msg #160

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"Yeah man, they believe that they are the worldly incarnation of the Four Horseman or some shit, man! The mayors people have taken to wasting them as soon as they catch em'. POW! " Higgins gestures a pistol going off with his hand against the side of his head. "No trial, no mercy! Just like those looters and rapers and shit after the nukes fell!" he exclaims excitedly.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 58 posts
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 07:26
  • msg #161

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In reply to Bill Hutch (msg # 155):

"Mr. Hutch,a word of advice: never piss off someone who may be responsible for saving you at some point in time. Words to live by.", delivered with a serious case of Drill Sergeant stinkeye. "Besides that, you need to work on your customer-friendly attitude. It is lacking dearly".
Jorg Mendez
Player, 59 posts
Wed 31 Jan 2018
at 07:28
  • msg #162

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In reply to Cpl Higgins (msg # 160):

"That is not exactly the American way, but sometimes you can't help it. However, that being said, since when as popping people off stopped other people from wanting to kill you? Thought we learned that the hard way several times over out in the real world." Shake my head in disgust at the prospect of having to kill more stupid people.
Bill Hutch
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 1 Feb 2018
at 15:26
  • msg #163

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 162):

Surprisingly, it is Bill Hutch who responds, "There is a martial law decree here in the United States. The Joint Chiefs and the Mayor of Denver are both working towards ending these unfortunate events by whatever means necessary. These men are mistaken in their representation of our fair city. The levels of violence have gone down significantly since the detonation of the nuclear device at Buckley Air Force Base, and even if there is an occasion or two that requires deadly force, it is not the insurrection that Sergeant Waters and the Corporal have said it is."
Sgt Waters
NPC, 5 posts
Thu 1 Feb 2018
at 18:44
  • msg #164

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Waters almost chokes. "What the hell are you talking about Hutch? Someone has tried to kill you every time we drop you off! Last year you spent a month in the hospital when one of these guys tried to gut you like a fish! What about the arson at the capital building where they spray painted the sidewalk out side and chucked Molotov cocktails at the walls? The violence in the no-go zones? You can't tell me that shit hasn't hit the fan in Denver!" he replies in disbelief.
Bill Hutch
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 1 Feb 2018
at 18:47
  • msg #165

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"I assure you, Waters, those are all isolated incidents and downright fabrications. We have some disruptive people of course, but the mayor and the military have been swift to take care of the issues at hand" Hutch impatiently responds.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:48, Thu 01 Feb 2018.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 6 posts
Thu 1 Feb 2018
at 18:50
  • msg #166

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Turning back to you Waters says dismissively to Hutch: "Whatever man. You Snake Eaters watch your backs when you get in there. Whatever this guy says, it is not a good situation there".
Jorg Mendez
Player, 60 posts
Fri 2 Feb 2018
at 08:35
  • msg #167

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In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 166):

In my best Arnie initiation, "If it bleeds, we can kill it!".

"Interestingly enough, the divergence of opinion I am seeing her starkly reflects the true nature of the world we live in now. You can paint a pretty picture but sometimes reality falls in on you and violence with extreme prejudice is required."

Turning to Waters, "You all make sure that peashooter in the turret is hot to trot. No 'put your hands up' here outside the wire."
Sgt Waters
NPC, 7 posts
Thu 8 Feb 2018
at 17:45
  • msg #168

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 167): "It better be Corporal," directing his query to Corporal Henry. "We are about in Marauder territory, and I am not getting caught with our panties down out here!"
Cpl Henry
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 8 Feb 2018
at 17:47
  • msg #169

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In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 168):
"Not a problem here Sarge, though the Hummer up front seems to be a little reckless today" Henry responds with enthusiasm.
Cpl Higgins
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 8 Feb 2018
at 17:50
  • msg #170

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In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 168):

"Man that is bullshit! Those Brotherhood assholes can't even be called marauders! They're to damn dumb!" Higgins interjects.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 61 posts
Fri 9 Feb 2018
at 09:34
  • msg #171

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In reply to Cpl Higgins (msg # 170):

[OOC: Just waiting at the moment]
Sgt Waters
NPC, 8 posts
Sat 10 Feb 2018
at 03:36
  • msg #172

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Cpl Higgins (msg # 170):

Waters responds with a serious undertone: "Ya know, someday you're gonna regret that Higgins. Don't underestimate these guys. They're driven and better trained and equiped than everyone is telling us. I've Seen em in action twice now and they're tougher than you suspect"
Cpl Higgins
NPC, 4 posts
Sat 10 Feb 2018
at 03:40
  • msg #173

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In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 172):

"Na man, these guys are just stupid. I hope they come. We'll waste em!" Higgins replies with defensiveness. He points his finger at his head and he looks at Jorg: "Pow man, fuck!" as he lets his thumb down like a mock hammer on a handgun.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 9 posts
Sat 10 Feb 2018
at 03:41
  • msg #174

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In reply to Cpl Higgins (msg # 173):
 Waters looks annoyed. "Whatever man, whatever" he replies with a bit of contempt in his voice.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:42, Sat 10 Feb 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 62 posts
Mon 12 Feb 2018
at 08:57
  • msg #175

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 174):

Checking to ensure my magazine in the M21 is seated correctly while listening to the discussion and wishing it was better music than what is currently playing.
Jess
GM, 61 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 13 Feb 2018
at 19:17
  • msg #176

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The conversation veers away from events in Denver for a little while and goes on to these people's personal lives. Gossip, wondering about events in Texas and Europe, family, etc... Higgins seems to dominate the conversation. He's loud and boisterous, and sometimes more than a little ignorant. You notice that after an hour, Mr. Hutch seems to be loosing his patience. Higgins always seems to throw a taunt in at his expense during their conversations. The glare he has been giving Higgins could burn a hole in a brick wall.
Bill Hutch
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 13 Feb 2018
at 19:23
  • msg #177

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Suddenly, after one to many jabs from Higgins, Hutch snaps. "YOU LITTLE PUNK!!! LEAVE ME ALONE! I AM SICK AND TIRED OF YOUR BULLSHIT!!! EVERY FUCKING WEEK YOU HAVE TO SIT THERE AND PROD AND TAKE JABS AT ME!! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!" screams Hutch as he stands up, knocking the pile of bullet proof vests that were covering him up onto the ground, and he lunges at Higgins and starts punching him.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 63 posts
Wed 14 Feb 2018
at 08:43
  • msg #178

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Bill Hutch (msg # 177):

[Attempt to grapple Mr. Hutch and restrain him before he hurts himself. Unarmed Martial Arts asset is 11].
Jess
GM, 62 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 15 Feb 2018
at 15:55
  • msg #179

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 178):

You start to pull to try to get him off of Higgins (Rolled a 4, Formidable task due to the fact of close quarters and being inside a moving vehicle, success), and are having some success. There is a lot of shouting, and Higgins, after he comes to his senses starts to punch Hutch repeatedly in his stomach. The LAV swerves a little as Stubbs tries to concentrate on the road while this is going on.
Jess
GM, 63 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 15 Feb 2018
at 15:59
  • msg #180

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 152):

You are jostled awake in the middle of this ruckus. The sounds of a struggle are going on. You awake to see Jorg and Waters attempting to stop a fight between Hutch and Higgins.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 64 posts
Fri 16 Feb 2018
at 07:32
  • msg #181

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 179):

"STAND DOWN, HIGGINS OR I WILL BEAT YOU SENSELESS MYSELF AND HAVE STUBBS DRAG YOU A KLICK!!!", I say, dragging Hutch around to shield him with my body.
Victor Lange
Player, 31 posts
Sun 18 Feb 2018
at 19:32
  • msg #182

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 180):

Having heard enlisted Marines do this before and heard my fair share at Officer Candidate School, I break out the best instructor voice I have and quote a favored movie line, "What is your major malfunction, numb-nuts!? If you two don't knock your crap off and allow us to finish this ride in some peace, I'll shoot you my damn self!" Turning to the driver, "Turn that fuckin' 'music' down! It's hard enough to hear myself think in this tin can without having my ears blown out. I know we're doing more than playing babysitter to a convoy and I'm trying to plan for whatever is coming our way."

Settling back down, I mutter to myself about undisciplined fucks.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:12, Tue 20 Feb 2018.
Jess
GM, 64 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 22 Feb 2018
at 13:33
  • msg #183

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The music stops. Everyone is yelling now. Sgt Waters is trying to restrain Higgins. Suddenly the LAV lurches to an abrupt stop and a large explosion shakes the vehicle.
Cpl Stubbs
NPC, 2 posts
Thu 22 Feb 2018
at 13:38
  • msg #184

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"SARGE!!!" Stubbs screams as a fireball erupts in front of the LAV. Stopping so quickly, the Humvee at the rear almost collides with the APC. "Someone just smoked the Hummer in front of us! HOLY SHIT SARGE!!!"
Victor Lange
Player, 32 posts
Fri 23 Feb 2018
at 06:00
  • msg #185

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Cpl Stubbs (msg # 184):

"Shit!" I exclaim. "Alright, everyone out! Set up a defensive perimeter, 25 meters from the vehicle. Keep your eyes open. I want to know where that came from and we're gonna take those bastards out. MOVE!"

I pop out the back of the LAV and move to the left side of the vehicle, keeping low and eyes watching for any movement in the distance, watching areas that could provide cover for any shooters in the area. Rifle at the ready, I take a quick glance around, to see who's where.

(observation skill 11)
(rifle skill 13)
This message was last edited by the player at 06:01, Fri 23 Feb 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 65 posts
Fri 23 Feb 2018
at 07:04
  • msg #186

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 185):

Dropping Hutch, I exit the LAV, moving to the opposite site from Lange, before dropping prone at 20m with my M21 ready. Scan the area for enemy pop-up targets, like I trained on the range.

[Observation Asset 11, Small Arms (Rifle) Asset 12]

[OOC: is the HMMWV on its side and, if yes, which side?]
Jess
GM, 65 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 27 Feb 2018
at 19:31
  • msg #187

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 185):

Exiting from the back of the LAV, the first thing you see is the Humvee from the rear of the convoy. It looks like there was some sort of issue for him stopping as you see skid marks that come up almost to the back of the LAV, and the driver is backing up trying to get clear of you exiting.
You are inundated with sound, smell and light. There seems to be a large vehicle moving across the highway ahead of the burning humvee which seems to have been hit square on the left side. A whoosh goes past you and looking to where it came from, you see a man in jeans and a camouflage jacket ducking down with what looks like a long tube behind a broken down pickup (Average roll for Observation, rolled a 4, success).
Jess
GM, 66 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 27 Feb 2018
at 23:02
  • msg #188

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 186):

Coming out the right side of the LAV, you see a a semi truck that had moved forward to block your way. The Humvee in front does not look like it is turned over, and you see movement from behind the vehicles blocking the highway (Average observation roll, 4, sucess). One of the soldiers in the Humvee in front seems to have survived, and is trying to pull someone out of the back seat.Smoke is billowing from the other side. You hear a whoosh coming from the other side of the LAV.
Jess
GM, 67 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 27 Feb 2018
at 23:05
  • msg #189

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

An explosion shakes the ground as an explosion rips through the air behind the rear Humvee. You both stumble a little and your ears start to ring. You hear the soldier in the turret in the rear Humvee swear, and then red mist forms around his head as he slumps forward from a gunshot. You start hearing small arms fire.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 10 posts
Tue 27 Feb 2018
at 23:09
  • msg #190

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

As you are headed out the door, Sargent Waters screams at Hutch "Get in the front seat now!, Do it! Move! Watch him Stubbs!". Looking up at Corporal Henry he shouts, barely audible over the clamor "Find a target and let them have it! Higgins, you're with me! Now move gawd damnnit!" and starts to move for the exit to the vehicle himself.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 66 posts
Wed 28 Feb 2018
at 07:03
  • msg #191

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 188):

"LANGE. COVER ME!!!" Sprint toward the HHMMWV and assist the soldier pulling the man out of wreck. "SOMEBODY GET THAT 25 MIKE-MIKE UP AND RUNNING!!!!"
Victor Lange
Player, 33 posts
Wed 28 Feb 2018
at 16:01
  • msg #192

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 191):

"Covered!", I yell, as I scan the area for targets.
Jess
GM, 73 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 13 Mar 2018
at 16:37
  • msg #193

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 191):

Several bullets whiz by you as you are running. When you get close you see the soldier is struggling to pull his comrade from the burning vehicle, his leg is caught in the seat. The man trying to pull him out is bleeding from his forehead and there is a large patch of blood seeping through his shirt by his left shoulder. The man he is pulling on is in worse shape, you can tell he's still alive, but he is burnt badly. He is unconscious. The struggling soldier seems to be pulling in the direction of the side of the over pass to get cover. It would be a bad idea as it is a shear drop.
Jess
GM, 74 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 13 Mar 2018
at 16:39
  • msg #194

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 192):

Scanning ahead, you see several moving figures underneath the semi that has pulled across the highway. A man at the end is firing an old Mini-14 in your general direction. The others seem to be setting up underneath the trailer and firing at the LAV and at Jorg and the wounded soldiers.
Jess
GM, 75 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 13 Mar 2018
at 16:43
  • msg #195

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

While this is happening, gun fire seems to be erupting from the other side as Waters and Higgins start shooting. Waters has the familiar sound of an M-16, and the short controlled stutter of Higgins' M3 can be heard as well. The LAV starts firing as well at the side of the semi. The main gun can't seem to traverse down enough to hit anyone, and the roar is deafening as he seems to be firing to keep them pinned.
Victor Lange
Player, 34 posts
Tue 13 Mar 2018
at 18:27
  • msg #196

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 194):

I return fire, directing my rifle toward the man at the rear of the semi first (OoC: and should I put him down) shift fire to the figures I can see under the trailer of the semi. Using whatever concealment is available to protect myself from any incoming fire.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 69 posts
Wed 14 Mar 2018
at 07:50
  • msg #197

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 193):

"YOU ARE A LIABILITY TO ME! GET INTO COVER BY MY FRIEND OVER THERE!", I yell at the wounded soldier, moving my head in the general direction of the LAV and Victor.

Check what is keeping the soldier in the HMMWV. If needed, cut away his pant leg with my bayonet.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:50, Wed 14 Mar 2018.
Jess
GM, 76 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 15 Mar 2018
at 15:11
  • msg #198

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 196):

You hit him, and the round strikes his left arm. You don't think it was a killing shot, but he seems to hesitate after you have hit him.

OOC: (for records after the fight) -1 7.62N
Jess
GM, 77 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 15 Mar 2018
at 15:24
  • msg #199

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 197):

He sets the man down quickly and starts running for the back of the LAV. When you get up to the wounded soldier, you see that his pants and part of his foot have been caught in a hole in  part of the damaged vehicle. You are able to clear the cloth from his leg, but when you do, you see a large chunk of metal sticking through his ankle. Even with his boot on, you can see that it has clearly gone through as blood is seeping out of both sides. You will have to pull up on the chunk of metal about 6 inches in order to clear it, and there will be more damage to his foot as the chunk is uneven. There is no other option save amputation. You start to notice that the heat is growing pretty intense from the fire from the other side of the vehicle. A fleeting thought through your mind is that you will be beet red after this if you survive.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:26, Thu 15 Mar 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 70 posts
Fri 16 Mar 2018
at 07:35
  • msg #200

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 199):

[OOC: Not making it easy to do something heroic. ;-) ]

"Well, at least you are unconscious.", sighing sadly. I grab his belt and use it as a makeshift tourniquet before removing the foot. I will attempt to take as little as possible and then drag him out and into cover.
Victor Lange
Player, 35 posts
Fri 16 Mar 2018
at 21:08
  • msg #201

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 198):

Watching where the direction of fire was originating from, I only fire at exposed targets.  I take my time, making sure shots are well aimed.
Jess
GM, 78 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 20 Mar 2018
at 13:20
  • msg #202

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 200):

Getting ready to cut, you see that you may be able to slide the foot off of the metal. The situation is becoming more urgent, as the soldier seems to be stirring and the fire is rapidly becoming a threat to you.
Jess
GM, 79 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 20 Mar 2018
at 13:29
  • msg #203

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 201):

Sparks fly as a round hits the LAV near your face. You were able to catch sight of the enemy who shot at you, a large man hiding behind a smashed truck behind the semi. Taking care to aim, you fire, and catch him in the stomach. Blood splatters from his back and he staggers, dropping his weapon. He drops, you are unable to see him, but you hear moaning added to the cacophony of gun fire and explosions.
Jess
GM, 80 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 20 Mar 2018
at 14:49
  • msg #204

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You both hear more gunfire from the other side of the LAV. There seems to be more small arms fire on that side than on yours. The cannon on the LAV has seems to have momentarily stopped and Corporal Henry seems to be trying to get his cannon in the best place to do the most good, and seems to be struggling to find a good target.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 71 posts
Tue 20 Mar 2018
at 18:09
  • msg #205

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 202):

"Victor, we need to take the fight to them!!!"

"Now or never and you are wrong either way...." I mumble as I slide the foot off before dragging the soldier clear and into cover.
Victor Lange
Player, 36 posts
Sun 25 Mar 2018
at 20:29
  • msg #206

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 205):

I lay my rifle on the nose of the LAV and pull my pistol (sm arms asset = 12). I move to the side of the LAV taking fire and with my pistol out in front, shoot as soon as I have a target in sight, moving from left to right across the field of vision.
Jess
GM, 81 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 16:28
  • msg #207

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 206):

You are able to move forward a bit. The man you hit earlier seems to be coming out of his stupor. You fire several shots at him, several of them are to low or miss altogether, but one round hits it's mark, square in his chest. He tumbles back from behind the truck, and you see blood seeping out from below the wrecked truck.

You manage to get to front of the Destroyed Humvee where Jorg is, where you are forced to stop.

OOC, -5 rounds .45ACP. Note, you hit three times, two are misses because they were leg shots and he does have cover. However, your 3rd hit was square in the chest. Not only did you roll a 1 to hit (double damage), but you also hit him square in the chest and he rolled a 19 on his CON check to keep from dying. You straight up clobbered this dude.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:43, Thu 29 Mar 2018.
Jess
GM, 82 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 16:35
  • msg #208

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Both of you become pinned down at this point. One of these guys has a machine gun of some sort and has been focused on you both. Attempting to see where the enemy is, you catch site of two men that grab your attention. You see Higgins pinned in front of a wrecked car on the side of road. He sees you and points to the front of the car. The other man you see is where Higgins points. He is holed up in front of the car, and it looks like he is trying to load something. You are pretty sure that this is the guy with the ordnance that took out the burning humvee you are sitting next to. He looks almost ready to fire again. You would have a clear shot if not for the machine gun keeping you pinned down.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:40, Thu 29 Mar 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 37 posts
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 17:22
  • msg #209

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 208):

"Henry, hit that damn machine gun! Jorg, we gotta get that gun and there's a guy out front with what looks like maybe an RPG.  If we can get the gun suppressed, I can take out the launcher guy."

OoC: our mg is still in the lav?
Jess
GM, 83 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 17:23
  • msg #210

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 209):

OOC, Yes, the machine gun is still in the LAV.

It looks as if he has been trying to hit the machine gunner. He is set up in the perfect position. The LAV turret cannot go low enough to hit him, as it hits the front of the burning Humvee before it gets to the machine gunner. Stubbs could back up, but risks hitting Waters, and she'd have to push the rear humvee out of the way.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:30, Thu 29 Mar 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 72 posts
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 18:14
  • msg #211

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 208):,.

"Victor, get ready to do your magic!".

Pop over the hood and fire four quick shots from the M21 at the MG gunner.
Jess
GM, 84 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 19:24
  • msg #212

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: So far, right now, on the map, this is how everyone is lined up:

2 & 3 are dead or wounded.
Number 5 is the machine gunner. He and 4 are underneath the trailer between the tires. They are firing at you.
6 is set up between the cab and the trailer and firing at Higgins
7, was the driver of the semi, is firing over the top of the hood towards who you believe to be Waters
1 seems to have withdrawn. He may be helping with the wounded.
The green fella that I have labeled as 3 is reloading some sort of rocket launcher.
Higgins is at H8 firing at the rocket guy
Waters is around P11 and probably has been firing at 6 or 7, you are not sure
Jorg is at G12, Victor is at H12 The front end of the front Hummer has been damaged enough to cover part of F11 & F12
Henry seems to be trying to walk his weapons down enough to hit the enemy.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:42, Fri 30 Mar 2018.
Jess
GM, 85 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 29 Mar 2018
at 19:45
  • msg #213

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 211):

You are greeted with a hail of gunfire when you stand up. Both of the men firing at your position take shots at you, but you manage to fire back as well. In your simultaneous exchange, you manage to kill the man with the machine gun, with a shot square to his head and an other to his left arm.

The searing pain in your stomach and your right arm let you know you did not escape unscathed. It takes a moment for your breath to return to you, and you feel really lucky that you had your vest on today, because if you didn't, you would be bleeding out (OOC, I maxed the damage out, but had to re-roll after I remembered you had a vest on) on the ground. You have been wounded worse before, but not a preferable way to test your gear out.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 73 posts
Fri 30 Mar 2018
at 05:24
  • msg #214

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 212):

[OOC] Jess, you called off 5 twice. Not sure if they are the same person or not
Jorg Mendez
Player, 74 posts
Fri 30 Mar 2018
at 05:28
  • msg #215

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 213):

"Somebody is gonna pay for that...." I mumble as I pop up and give number 4 four rounds of 7.62mm.

"Victor, I payed your blood money now take that guy out!"

[OOC: Making the assumption that the arm is still usable. If not, I will switch to the pistol and shoot off-handed]
Jess
GM, 86 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 30 Mar 2018
at 12:43
  • msg #216

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 214):

Typo. Fixed it
Victor Lange
Player, 38 posts
Mon 2 Apr 2018
at 14:04
  • msg #217

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 215):

"Got it", I yell back to Jorg. Leaning across the hood of the HMMV, I use my pistol and take 3 well-aimed shots at rocket man, before dropping down and re-aiming at the ambush at the front of the convoy.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 75 posts
Mon 2 Apr 2018
at 17:04
  • msg #218

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 217):

[OOC: Rocket man, now that is funny. When did Kim join the party?]
Jess
GM, 87 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 15:42
  • msg #219

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 217):

The man with the Rocket Launcher steps forward, preparing to fire. Before he is able to raise the weapon over his shoulder, you place two shots directly into his head (ooc, on the first hit, I rolled a 20 with his con check, damn man!) and you see a red mist form where his head used to be. The man drops to the ground, like a balloon being deflated.

(OOC Tracking - 3 rounds .45ACP)
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:42, Tue 03 Apr 2018.
Jess
GM, 88 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 15:44
  • msg #220

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 215):

(OOC: Your arm is still usable, and you don't feel any pain, yet)

Your second volley of shots comes up empty, as the man you are shooting at is scrambling out from underneath the truck.

(OOC Tracking: -4 Shots 7.62N)
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:47, Tue 03 Apr 2018.
Jess
GM, 89 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 15:46
  • msg #221

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

After the Rocket Man (technically Recoilless Rifle Man, he is using a Carl Gustav) dies, a series of shouts take place from behind the rig, and the raiders seem to be bugging out. You hear a vehicle start up.
Victor Lange
Player, 39 posts
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 17:19
  • msg #222

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 221):

[OoC: I don't remember, as we progress, is there any way to increase our proficiencies? I'm really digging how well I'm shooting so far and want to become even nastier. LOL]

Hearing a vehicle start from beyond the tractor-trailer rig, I run up to the rear of the rig (approx B13), looking for the vehicle, pistol out front, ready to engage either individual assailants or, if a clear shot presents itself, the driver of the vehicle.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 76 posts
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 18:31
  • msg #223

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 221):

Go into overwatch and pop anyone I can see with an aimed shot.

[OOC: There are rules for experience that allow you to collect experience points and improve your skill levels. The same applies for initiative. All left up to the referee so. Not trying to steal anyone's thunder or quote rules]
Jess
GM, 90 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 21:31
  • msg #224

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: I will be awarding XP actually after this first fight. I want you to be able to have the information as to what you want to do with them before we go to Denver proper. I will try and put up some info in the Global rules section in order to help.
Jess
GM, 91 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 21:51
  • msg #225

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

When you both make it around to where you can see, you see the men that were shooting at you hopping into the back of a late model Ford Pickup. The driver is not really visible as the rear window is partially tinted and covered with one of those grates some vehicles are equipped with to prevent damage from cargo shifting in the back. You do see one man struggling to get in the back, as the others seem to be laying low in the back.

Both of you have a clear shot at the man struggling to get in, as does Higgins, who has advanced on the other side of the rig as well.


Jorg shoots with an aimed shot: Shot in abdomen (OOC: 14 pnts, -1 round 7.62N)

Victor did not state he was firing at anyone but the driver, holds shot.

Higgins shoots a burst from his M3 (OOC: 18 Points, -5 shots .45ACP)

The man is riddled with bullets and drops backwards from the vehicle.

You can see the vague outline of someone looking in the other direction inside the cab and the truck starts accelerating towards the off ramp below. You both do not have a clear shot at anyone in particular.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 11 posts
Tue 3 Apr 2018
at 22:00
  • msg #226

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

It is then that you notice Sgt Waters running up. He is bleeding from the side of his head. In one hand he has a handgun, the other is a short range radio. He is yelling into it, sounding like a grid reference, and asking for support.

He sees the truck racing down towards the off ramp and quickly taking cover.

You hear him yell: "IS EVERYONE ALL RIGHT?"
Victor Lange
Player, 40 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 04:18
  • msg #227

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 226):

"I think we're fine. What about you?" Indicating his head.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 77 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 15:35
  • msg #228

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 227):

"Get a dressing on that and report our status to the convoy commander."

Turning to Victor, "You want to police what you can and if they have any usable intel on them? A prisoner would be good too. I am  going to stay here and bleed a bit".

Get my ruck, lean my M21 on the LAV after inserting a fresh magazine and tend to my wounds before checking on the rest. No sense bleeding on them.
Victor Lange
Player, 41 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 17:04
  • msg #229

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 228):

"Roger that, doc", I reply, as I go back to the LAV and retrieve my rifle from the nose of it. I eject the magazine, inspect it for number of rounds expended, and reinsert it.

Making my way to the recoiless rifle position, I find the body and begin to search for anything useful. ID, paperwork, letters, cigarettes, food, etc. I also inspect the weapon he was using for damage that would render it inoperable, as well as any additional ammunition for it, as well as any personal weapon and ammunition he might have been carrying. Completing my search of Anti-Armour guy, I move to the opposite side of the semi, checking any bodies there for similar items.

[OoC: Turning pockets inside out, lifting/opening clothing where things might have been tucked into a waistband, and frisking thoroughly.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 12 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 19:19
  • msg #230

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 227):

Sgt Waters sticks his handgun under his arm and gives a thumbs up in your direction. He then proceeds to continue his conversation in the radio: "Roger Hummingbird, it's the silver truck hauling ass up the highway going East from the exit. Roger Hummingbird, that is the smoke from our humvee, do you see the truck, over?". Before you start off, he points up.
Jess
GM, 92 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 19:28
  • msg #231

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

With all the noise in the area, you almost miss it, a sound you haven't heard in a while, that of a helicopter. Looking up you see an OH-6 barrel through the air at low altitude from the South. It takes a wide corner and spins facing East. You look down the way the truck took off. You see it driving down the highway off of the exit you just saw it take, probably going around 80 mph. The helicopter lines itself in front of the truck and hovers. Even from this distance, you recognize the distinct sound of a M2 Heavy Machine Gun coming from the helicopter. You see the rounds hit the vehicle and it immediately starts veering off the road, eventually flipping off of the road and landing upside down in the culvert next to the road. The helicopter then turns south and, gaining altitude, heads back in the direction it came from.
Cpl Higgins
NPC, 5 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 19:32
  • msg #232

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Raising his fist in the air, Higgins shouts "WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!" as the helicopter flys overhead.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 13 posts
Wed 4 Apr 2018
at 19:35
  • msg #233

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Waters, still speaking into the radio, says "Thanks Hummingbird, we've got it from here, over. Roger that, Expressway out.". He sits down on the back of the semi and puts a pad on his head after he sets the radio down.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 78 posts
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 12:30
  • msg #234

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In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 233):

"Sgt Waters, see if someone can run out there and check out that road pizza for anything of interest."
Sgt Waters
NPC, 14 posts
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 15:19
  • msg #235

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 234):

"Yes sir! Higgins! Go get Stubbs, and get down there to the check out that wreck." He looks at you after he sends Higgins scurrying back to the LAV. "How do you fellas want us to go about cleaning up this mess? I am pretty sure those guys in the rear hummer are dead, and we lost two guys in the front hummer, not to mention that we need to get that rig out of the way in order to make it to Denver. Are we still going to Denver sirs, or are we going back to C-Springs?"
Jess
GM, 93 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 15:29
  • msg #236

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 229):

This man is in his forties, balding wearing sunglasses. He is dressed in jeans and a insulated jean jacket (now destroyed). The body is very cleaned up. There is no id or any other identifying information. He has a Ruger 9mm as a side arm, it only has one magazine, and the Carl Gustaf that he used seems to be in decent shape. There is a round ready to fire in the weapon, as well as two others he had sitting on the ground next to him. In his back pocket, you find a worn chew container. Inside is a few small bits of chewing tobacco. His boots are a size mens nine, and are in reasonable shape. He does not have any tattoos or markings of any kind.

(OOC Tracking: 1 Ruger P89 with 15 rnd magazine, 15 rounds 9mmN, 1 Carl Gustaf with 3 rounds HEAT ammunition)
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:37, Thu 05 Apr 2018.
Jess
GM, 94 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 15:34
  • msg #237

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Higgins runs back to the LAV, and you soon see him and Stubbs march past and down to the off ramp. They start walking in the direction of the wreck.

The man that was helping the wounded man out of the burning humvee has collapsed against the side of the LAV, now unconscious, and seems to be bleeding rather badly. The man who's foot was impaled on the brake is starting to stir. He moans loudly.

(OOC, in case you ask, You are about equal distance from both Denver or Colorado Springs if when you decide whether you are going forward or going back)
Jess
GM, 95 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 5 Apr 2018
at 16:15
  • msg #238

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Oh, by the way, as both of you are officers, you should be able to call for a med evac for the wounded. You do know that the Air Force Academy does keep a Black Hawk on standby for just such incidents. It would take about 20 minutes for them to get there once called. It is kind of like the good old days, but then again, if that were true, you wouldn't be in a LAV, you would be in a helicopter or plane, and it wouldn't be on the Interstate between Denver and  Colorado Springs that you would be calling for air support.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 79 posts
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 07:14
  • msg #239

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 237):

Finished patching myself up, I work my way over to the wounded.

"SGT Waters, get on the horn to powers that be and tell I need a medical dustoff here like yesterday! Use my authorization. Exact disposition of the wounded will be given to the crew inflight."

I move to check the man who collapsed before drugging the one with the ankle wound. Evaluate both cases and measures as appropriate. "CPL Higgins, bring all wounded to my position and then find a place for the medevac to land!"

To Victor, "Maybe you and Stubbs can collect anything relevant to our operations and then put it on the LAV. I want to deliver our man ASAP."
Jess
GM, 96 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 6 Apr 2018
at 15:51
  • msg #240

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 239):

OOC: Higgins and Stubbs are on their way down to the truck. Right now it is just you, Victor, Corporal Henry, and Sergeant Waters, and Hutch of course, who is hiding in the LAV.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 80 posts
Sat 7 Apr 2018
at 04:45
  • msg #241

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 240):

[OOC: Typo - Corporal HENRY and not Corporal HIGGENS. ;-) ]
Jess
GM, 97 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 8 Apr 2018
at 02:12
  • msg #242

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 241):

Waters goes and joins Victor in looking through stuff. Corporal Henry helps you move the wounded over to your location and then starts looking for a place to land the helicopter.
Victor Lange
Player, 42 posts
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 18:50
  • msg #243

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 240):

"Right, mission first. I know it kind of leaves us bare, so did you want we should ask for additional escort? I know it may take a while for them to get here and I don't really like sitting here, waiting."

I complete the search of the second assailant while we wait for the medevac to arrive.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 81 posts
Mon 16 Apr 2018
at 18:05
  • msg #244

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 243):

"We need to push on. If we sit here with our thumbs blocking certain passages and wait for reinforcements, we are sitting ducks. We get the wounded on the medevac and then high-tail it too our destination. No stops."
Victor Lange
Player, 43 posts
Mon 16 Apr 2018
at 20:30
  • msg #245

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 244):

OoC: What, if anything, was found on the second ambusher?  Waiting on MEDEVAC to arrive. Is there room for us to get past the semi, or do vehicles need to move?
Jess
GM, 98 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 17 Apr 2018
at 04:11
  • msg #246

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The semi and wrecked truck are blocking through traffic. The semi seems able to move under it's own power, at least, that is what it looks like. The keys are still in the ignition.

The Humvee at the rear of the convoy seems to only taken some light arms fire, and you can see all three soldiers in the vehicle are dead.

The following salvageable gear found upon those dead at the ambush sight as follows:

                      Weapons
           1. AR-15 with 80 rounds of ammo (5.56N)
           2. AR-180 with 40 rounds of ammo (5.56N)
           3. Mini-14 with 50 rounds of ammo (5.56N)
           4. S&W M29 Revolver with 6 rounds of ammo (.44 Magnum)
           5. What looks to be a museum captured MG-34 Machine gun with 130 rounds
              of ammo (8mm M
           6. SKS with 25 rounds of ammo (7.62X39mm)
           7. The man that was shot before he got in the back of the pickup had a
              M10 with 53 rounds of ammuntion (9mmN)
           8. In addition, to make things quick from the dead GI's, there are 4 functional M-16A2s with
              30 rounds each (5.56N) and one M9 with two full magazines (9mmN)

In addition there is a small plastic package with 20 zip ties in it, one man has a wedding ring ($100 value), and while all of them have some sort of winter clothing on them, most of it is worthless from the damage. One guy actually has a wind breaker that is in decent enough shape to keep (XXL size).

After ten minutes you hear two gunshots off where the truck was shot up. As you are about to see what is happening, you also hear the sounds of a helicopter coming up from the south.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:22, Thu 19 Apr 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 82 posts
Thu 19 Apr 2018
at 10:23
  • msg #247

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 246):

"Get ready to pop smoke. Wounded first and then the dead. Not leaving them for the buzzards."
Jess
GM, 99 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:01
  • msg #248

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Corporal Henry, having found a clear spot at the south of the overpass gives you the thumbs up and chucks a smoke grenade. Blue smoke billows out. You can see the Helicopter now. An older model UH-1 is approaching from the south.
Sgt Waters
NPC, 15 posts
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:07
  • msg #249

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 247):

"Do we bring their dead along, or do we leave them for the buzzards too?" Sargent Waters says, pointing at the corpses of the men who attacked you.
Victor Lange
Player, 44 posts
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:10
  • msg #250

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sgt Waters (msg # 249):

"I say leave them here. Maybe move them off the road, but we really don't need to do anything with them. Definitely need to clear them of all weapons and ammo. Never know when it'll come in handy."
Jess
GM, 100 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:11
  • msg #251

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Victor, you notice that the Humvee behind the LAV is still running, but from where you are, it is hard to see what is going on over there. You can see the soldier slumped over the machine gun, but don't see what happened to the others in the vehicle.
Victor Lange
Player, 45 posts
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:14
  • msg #252

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 251):

I move to the rear HMMWV to help load the body of the machine gunner on the arriving helo.

[OoC] What about the driver and any others in the vehicle?
Jess
GM, 101 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:20
  • msg #253

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 252):

They are both dead. What is interesting is that the man in the passengers seat looks as if he killed the driver and tried to kill the machine gunner, who seems to have knifed him in the throat before he came up to use the machine gun. The soldier in the passenger seat's M9 is lying on the floor in the back of the humvee, and it is obvious that he used it on the driver and tried to kill the gunner, as there are two holes in the back seat. The gunner seems to have been wounded before he crawled up to man the machine gun.
Victor Lange
Player, 46 posts
Tue 24 Apr 2018
at 17:45
  • msg #254

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 253):

"Well, shit!  Jorg, we got a mess back here." I explain to him what it looks like happened. "I know it means splitting up a little more, but I think we should send these three back also, as well as keep the vehicle and use it to help provide support for the LAV. It'll also give us somewhere to haul all the weapons from these douchebags."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 83 posts
Thu 26 Apr 2018
at 06:27
  • msg #255

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 254):

"Well, it was going so well, you know Mr. Murphy had to show up sometime. We need to make pics if we can, otherwise we bag and tag 'em and take them with us. Something is not right here, but we cannot look at it now.", shaking my head in disgust.

"Vic, why don't you grab one of the able bodies and take the Hummer? We could use and advance set of eyes and ears for the run. I got a bad wing, so I am going on sick call at the moment."
Victor Lange
Player, 47 posts
Fri 27 Apr 2018
at 21:08
  • msg #256

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 255):

"Yeah well, Murphy can suck it. Corporal Henry, you come with me. You drive the Hummer, I'll keep watch on the machine gun. We'll take point. Stubbs, you stay put, driving the LAV. Keep your distance from us, but keep us well within range of the 20mm you guys are sporting. I don't want to get caught with our asses hanging out again."
Jess
GM, 102 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 1 May 2018
at 14:50
  • msg #257

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Sargent Waters, who now has a pad on his head orders Corporal Henry over to him, and gives him some sort of makeshift grenade. He runs down to the bottom of the south side of the overpass and goes between a knocked down section of barbed wire fence out into the field where you have been massing the wounded for transport and chucks the grenade. A thin wisp of red smoke issues from it.

OOC: Higgins and Stubbs are not back yet, there is a burning humvee that probably needs tended to, and the semi is still blocking the highway. Waters is still able to help, and he has been having Corporal Henry and Hutch help carefully move the wounded to the field below.
Victor Lange
Player, 48 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 16:49
  • msg #258

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 257):

[OoC]:  Fine, move my previous post to after the medevac leaves and we are able to get moving again.  LOL
Jess
GM, 107 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 3 May 2018
at 20:23
  • msg #259

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: So how would you guys like to get around the semi. I will give this to you, it does run, though not well (there is a terrible knocking from the engine when you fire it up, and it is burning oil), and it will take some skill to get it out of position. The other option would be  to drive back down off of the overpass and weave your way around going the wrong direction. Be facetious, you don't see any Colorado Highway Patrol around to stop you going that route. Of course, this is after the helicopter lands and the wounded are dealt with, as well as what is going on with Higgins and Stubbs, not to mention the burning Humvee.
Victor Lange
Player, 49 posts
Fri 4 May 2018
at 19:59
  • msg #260

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 259):

[OoC: I am going on the assumption that the medevac has left and we are free to proceed.]

"Let's see if I can get the rig moved out of our way." I climb in the driver seat of the semi and start it up (wheeled vehicle skill 10, not sure what others would apply).

[OoC: If I can make it move, steer toward the side of the road, even if just enough to get it out of the way, for the LAV to pass. If I am unable to move it, yell for the LAV driver to attempt to get it out of the way. If neither of those work, then I guess we go around, the long way. Next, is after we get under way again.]

"OK, Corporal Henry, you think you can keep this thing steady while I keep an eye out from above? I don't want us ambushed again, especially since it'll be your ass and mine that get blown up first. Onward, to Denver!"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 84 posts
Sat 5 May 2018
at 05:00
  • msg #261

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 260):

[OOC: Providing security with the LAV group while Victor tries his hand at long-haul trucking]


"Vic, you might want to have a look for booby-traps before you move that colossus!" I yell, over the engine that really needs some shop time.
Jess
GM, 108 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 5 May 2018
at 05:45
  • msg #262

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 261):

OOC, Stubbs and Higgins are not back yet, though you do hear a heated argument off in the distance between the two as they are coming up to the turn on to the interstate.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:46, Sat 05 May 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 85 posts
Thu 10 May 2018
at 04:40
  • msg #263

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 262):

[OOC: Correction, providing security by my lonsesome. Continuing mission]

"You too get the lead out! Leave does not start until the 4th of never!" I motivate in the general direction of the two.
Jess
GM, 109 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 10 May 2018
at 20:48
  • msg #264

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The arguing stops, and you see the two of them coming into view. Stubbs seems to be nursing her arm and from what you see she looks to be wincing in pain. Higgins doesn't seem to have his usual bluster in his step, instead, from what you can tell, he looks extremely nervous.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 86 posts
Fri 11 May 2018
at 06:40
  • msg #265

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 264):

"OK, spill it! Everything has been going well up to this point, so I assume our winning streak is continuing."
Cpl Stubbs
NPC, 3 posts
Tue 15 May 2018
at 22:16
  • msg #266

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"Nnnngggh" Stubbs groans before she starts. "This ASSHOLE nearly got me killed!" she struggles a little before going on, her arm in obvious pain, "The truck was turned on it's side when we approached. we decided to approach from opposite directions. I took the side with the truck bed, he approached from the bottom side, SHUT UP!" she growls at Higgins as he tries to interject, giving him a scowl that would curdle milk. "The guys in the back of the truck were greased pretty good, the 50's on the copter tore them up pretty bad and there was nothing but hamburger left of em sirs. Then I hear Higgins shout! He says he found a live one. I tell him I'm coming around, and when I do, this shithead gets startled and not only shoots the wounded guy, but rounds his weapon on me! He damn near took my arm off!"
Jess
GM, 110 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 15 May 2018
at 22:18
  • msg #267

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

During this time, Higgins just tries to interject just the one time. He looks scared, like he's about to piss himself. It is strange, because just forty five minutes ago, he seemed completely in control, and now he has been reduced to someone who looks like he is considering running for his life.
Cpl Stubbs
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 15 May 2018
at 22:22
  • msg #268

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Sorry sirs, there was some gear down there, but I got a little upset getting shot an all, so we left it and came back". Stubbs groans a bit again. "Damn, I missed the med evac. Do you want us to go back down and go through those guys stuff. I think if I got the bleeding under control I could, but I am a little woozy," as if on cue, she sways drunkenly, and almost drops her weapon.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 87 posts
Sat 19 May 2018
at 05:27
  • msg #269

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Cpl Stubbs (msg # 268):

"Stubbs, your next mission is to sit down and shut up! Please perform this in a rapid and orderly manner!. Higgins, what is down there and is it worth recovering?"

I unpack my aid bag (yet again) and see to Stubbs' wounds.
Cpl Higgins
NPC, 6 posts
Tue 22 May 2018
at 16:41
  • msg #270

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Oh gawd man, I am so sorry for this Stubbs!" Higgins says, almost whimpering. He is pale white, almost looking as if he is going to throw up.
Jess
GM, 111 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 22 May 2018
at 16:53
  • msg #271

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 269):

Looking at her wounded arm, you see that the bullet went clean through. Applying trauma aid (Difficult roll, needed <12, rolled 7), you are able to Stubb's wound and successfully stop her bleeding. She seems to be made of tough stuff. She barely makes any noise during your work, and doesn't flinch once.
Jess
GM, 112 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 22 May 2018
at 17:12
  • msg #272

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 260):

Giving a quick examination, you don't see any obvious traps (Observation Roll, Average roll), but you are not sure. Starting the truck up takes a little time as it stalls several times, it then belches thick black smoke from the stacks and makes a horrible grinding noise from the engine, after a few seconds it starts knocking. At least you don't have to drive it further than a bit down the side of the overpass.

Starting out (Vehicle wheeled, Difficult, Difficult roll), you almost stall the rig, but make a bit of a recovery and are able to manhandle it facing downwards on the overpass. Unfamiliarity with the break system causes you a bit of panic as you are unable to stop it and it stalls out, rolling several meters down the North side of overpass. Fortunately, you are able to keep control of the vehicle and are able to bring it to a stop at the other side of the on ramp at the bottom of the overpass. The way is now clear to Denver once again!
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:59, Tue 22 May 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 50 posts
Wed 23 May 2018
at 18:08
  • msg #273

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 272):

"Well, that was exciting! Are we all about ready to get this goat-fuck back on the road? Higgins, as long as you promise not to shoot me, you can drive the hummer while I man the gun. We'll be out front. Jorg, you think we can still continue mission?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 88 posts
Sat 26 May 2018
at 05:15
  • msg #274

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 273):

"We need to get our 'valuable cargo' to its destination, that is our mission. We make a speed run and shoot the crap out of anything in passing. This was a well orchestrated ambush, but I doubt if they can pull off two in rapid succession.

Let's police up the rest of the stuff and put the pedal to the metal.", I say as I pack my stuff up yet again. "NO ONE SHOOTS ANYONE ON OUR SIDE! THAT IS A DIRECT ORDER"!"
Victor Lange
Player, 51 posts
Wed 30 May 2018
at 15:00
  • msg #275

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 274):

"Alrighty, then! Higgins, you come with me. You drive, I'll man the gun. Whoever is driving the LAV, keep us in range. We need to quit standing around with our thumbs up our third point of contact and get going."

"Jorg, I certainly hope this mission is worth it."
Jess
GM, 113 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 31 May 2018
at 14:22
  • msg #276

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The remainder of the trip is mundane. It makes the whole ambush seem surreal in a way. The ambush seemed pointless, all that loss of life for nothing, but there is a nagging feeling that there was more to that ambush than just raiders hitting you for your gear.

Corporal Henry drives the LAV over a hill and you see Denver for the first time. The war has not been kind to the city. A large charred section of the city encompasses much of the west side of the city (actually Aurora, though it is as much a part of Denver as Engelwood is part of LA or the Bronx is part of NYC). You see a deep gash in that part of the city, buildings blackened, rubble obvious even from this distance. You have seen what tactical nukes have done to cities in your previous postings, but this one is a bit of a surprise. Denver was not supposed to have been hit. You had heard rumors of some big act of terrorism while you were in C-Springs, but nothing of this magnitude.
Cpl Henry
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 31 May 2018
at 14:24
  • msg #277

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Welcome to hell sirs, I hope your trip here is worth it. Denver is a shithole", Henry says with a bit of disgust, though you see some nervousness in his face.
Jess
GM, 114 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 31 May 2018
at 18:19
  • msg #278

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You enter into Denver around mid day. The plan is to head to the capital and drop off Bill Hutch, where they will also drop you off with your contact here. This plan is somewhat derailed by Stubbs being wounded, but not overly burdensome. You hit a checkpoint at the first offramp, where they take her in and send her forward to see the medics.

Getting into the city, the harsh reality of the new world order sinks in. The signs of Martial Law are everywhere here. There are very few people on the streets, and all who are, are either soldiers on patrol, or hurried civilians that are beelining it to whereever they are supposed to be. You see people being searched at random and checkpoints everywhere. Bill Hutch seems to prove his worth in this matter when your convoy encounters these checkpoints and when you are  actually pulled over once on the way to your destination. Hutch has paperwork that makes these stops as short an as pleasant as they can be.

There is significant damage to the city. You have seen this kind of damage before: panic, rioting, looting. Scared people doing desperate or selfish acts when they thought the world was ending. The streets are marred with potholes and disrepair, and it is a bumpy ride. The air is thick with the smells of death and pollution, Denver has a functional oil refinery and chemical plants that have dumped all sorts of crap into the air. There does not seem to be anything around that doesn't have dust on it, and you haven't seen more than one or two undamaged windows in any building you have seen so far. Refugees seem to pick at every burnt out ruins of an office or home that you drive by, like vultures on a carcass. Occasionally, you see damage from small arms fire or a body left to rot. The feeling that things were being put back together that was ever present in Colorado Springs is absent from Denver. Only despair remains.

Small talk with Stubbs, Higgins, and Henry all point to a grim scenario. There is a low level insurgency in the city, and in some parts, open violence between gangs, militias, and the government. The city of Denver proper is mostly under the control of Mil Gov, but Aurora and some of the other suburbs are at best only partially under control of the government, at worst, war zones. There just are not enough ground troops present to pacify the city, and the might of the Airforce has been tried, and all that has happened is it made things worse. Henry tells you how they sometimes get put on patrol duty inside Aurora. It is straight out of some dystopian movie you snuck in to see when you were a kid. Refugees everywhere. The soldiers are told to shoot anyone who is openly armed, but some of the groups are better equipped than the Army. The area around Buckley Air Force Base is said to be the worse. It apparently got nuked. Some Major or Colonel turned traitor and set off some sort of backpack nuke there, and the area around it is nothing short of hell. Life there is short and violent, as law and order has essentially ceased to exist there. They have a checkpoint down the road before the areas destroyed by fire that monitors the area, and it has been attacked several times by the desperate and the insane. Corporal Henry prefers the monotony of VIP convoys to going in there. Place gives him nightmares.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:33, Thu 31 May 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 52 posts
Fri 1 Jun 2018
at 02:12
  • msg #279

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 278):

"Well, isn't this a lovely garden spot? Do we want to stop and try the local cuisine before making contact? I could use some chow, although, if it's not MREs, we're likely to be helping to reduce the stray animal population."

"Jorg, you feel like finding somewhere to raise a little hell?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 89 posts
Sat 2 Jun 2018
at 04:55
  • msg #280

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 279):

"Well, if this doesn't qualify for a shit show, then it should definately be nominated." Shaking my head in disgust. "Those people out there know we are all citizens of the same country, right?"

"Mr. Hutch, who is really running this show? With that, I mean the truth and not the standard political answer."
Bill Hutch
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 15:13
  • msg #281

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For a minute Bill Hutch looks at you incredulously. Then he mellows a bit, and with the air of someone about to confess to his priest, he states, "Officially it's the Mayor and the Liason office with the Military Government, but they only control the Interstates and a large chunk of the center of Denver and Westminster. Large chunks of the city were abandoned after the Thanksgiving Massacre for fear of being nuked. Not all those people came back. When Buckley Airforce Base got nuked, it was all over. Between the rioting and looting, and the fires that no one was around to put out, half of the city either fled or died. Opportunists and gang leaders set up shop, and are in some neighborhoods the only power. Large parts of the city are just uninhabited, making it real easy for those who have a beef with the government to go to ground", The LAV stops for a moment, waiting for some civilians to cross the street, then continues. "The rumor goes, is that the Major who blew up Buckley may be running part of the show, especially in Aurora, they seem to have some military resources available to them. And then there are those end of the world nuts that follow that crazy guy on the radio. They are probably the worst of the bunch though. The kill and burn whenever they feel they can get away with it. I think a lot of people have just given up hope here. A lot of them just go along with the assholes because they are better at keeping them alive then we are. Almost all of the resources we have go to the military, and folks see that and wonder why they are going to starve or freeze to death to fight a war they see as over."  . You stop at another checkpoint, and he stays quiet until the convoy starts up again. "The world has gone to hell for these people. A lot of them are not even from here. Denver has had lots of refugees flood the area since '99. No real way to control that. Can't keep all the bad people out when you don't have enough good people to watch the gates.". He pauses for a moment, then with some effort, he says "Thanks for saving my life back there. It has never been this bad, where bandits are hitting people on the freeway. They have gotten bold, and I am wondering if they were not after me, but you. I hope your new assignment can bring you some clairty to the situation, maybe even help defuse tensions here. Colonel Donlan seems to have a very high opinion of you, and I have to say, it seems you are living up to your reputation."
This message was last edited by the player at 15:43, Tue 05 June 2018.
Jess
GM, 115 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 15:17
  • msg #282

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OOC: I am going to back track a bit, and have the entire group be in the LAV going through town, just so everyone hears the narrative. The Humvee was turned in at the first checkpoint with Corporal Stubbs, and everyone is in the LAV at the moment.
Cpl Henry
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 5 Jun 2018
at 15:35
  • msg #283

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In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 279):

"Sir, I can drop you off at this bar I know of. It used to be a mega arcade, but with the lack of electricty, they ditched most of the arcade games, but they have some pool tables and still have some pre-war whiskey on hand. We can send your contact to meet you there?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 90 posts
Thu 7 Jun 2018
at 19:55
  • msg #284

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In reply to Bill Hutch (msg # 281):

"Unfortunately, Mr. Hutch, it is what we do. We kill people. No need to sugar coat it. Occasionally, like to day, we manage to save one or two. You got lucky, Mr. Hutch." Give him a light slap on the back and a wink.

"Thank you for the info, however, if you cop the attitude again, Mr. Hutch, you will not be lucky. I hope we understand each other again. Be nice to the people putting their bodies between you and speeding lead."
Bill Hutch
NPC, 5 posts
Tue 12 Jun 2018
at 17:23
  • msg #285

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"The bar the good corporal is speaking of has a small allowance for beef as a reward for providing preferential service to the militia and Milgov forces. It is expensive, but the burgers are good." He replies. His stoic look returns to him, and he doesn't say anthing else the rest of the way that he doesn't need to.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:24, Tue 12 June 2018.
Jess
GM, 116 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 19 Jun 2018
at 15:05
  • msg #286

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

To speed things up, they drop you off at the said bar. The place is quiet, being mid day, but it is friendly. Bill Hutch pays for some drinks, a few small glasses of homebrew rum made from the local sugar beets, and he gets you both a burger. It has been a long time since you have had beef. Your aches and pains from the day vanish (OOC: Scratch wounds are miraculously healed! )as the liquor and quality food do the job for which they were intended.

EXPERIENCE

It's that time: Both of you receive 2 experience points, and one initiative points. The 2 points come from excellent roll playing, and the initiative point reflects the excellent fighting skills you displayed during our first combat. If you don't have the 2.1 book handy, I have laid out the experience rules in our section labeled Global Game Notes: Gear, House Rules, Misc. that tell you how to apply experience.

Good job! Thanks for sticking with me this long! The best part of chapter 1 is coming! Stay tuned!

Let me know if there are any changes you need made to your character sheets
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:53, Thu 21 June 2018.
Jess
GM, 117 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 21 Jun 2018
at 22:34
  • msg #287

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 286):

Chapter 1 Part 2: Damn Dirty Deeds
Jess
GM, 118 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 21 Jun 2018
at 22:52
  • msg #288

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The bar you are sitting in is inviting. There is little dust and it is very clean. The booze is horrible of course, but they do have some pre-war stuff that reminds you of the days before the war, as does the smells and taste of grilled burger. The place doesn't have a power ration, and all the light is by oil lantern (soy bean oil mainly) or from the windows. Instead of the jukebox, there is an old player piano taking up a corner, and next to it a makeshift stage that is currently unoccupied, and old drum set and an acoustic guitar sit ready for the owners to play them. There are two old pinball machines that someone ingenious has rigged up to be played without electricity. They no longer take quarters, but a sign above says customers only. Two worn out pool tables take up the most space in the room. Both have seen better days, but are still somewhat flat and all of the balls and ques are still there.

The bar is somewhat empty. Two soldiers are playing cards in the corner booth. One, an older sergeant with a full beard, is missing most of his right leg and several teeth, a makeshift prosthetic sits in the seat next to him. The man across from him is a younger sergeant, fit but with a large scar on left side of his face that has a pinkish hue to his otherwise black skin. The owner is also the cook, an older man, maybe in his early to mid sixties, with a bald head and is missing his left eye who takes drink orders when not cooking with a deep raspy voice. His wife, who looks to be in her late 50's also tends the bar, but as it is quiet, she has been busying herself cleaning dishes.

You have finished your burger and had a few drinks. Higgins had said that he would send your contact here, but he has not arrived yet. What will you do to pass the time?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 91 posts
Fri 22 Jun 2018
at 06:10
  • msg #289

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In reply to Jess (msg # 288):

Since it is available, I will take the opportunity for a little food, drink, relaxation and a game of darts, if available.

Later, feeling slightly bored, I will buy the good sergeants a round because NCOs make the army work. Period.
Sergeant Whitaker
NPC, 1 post
Mon 2 Jul 2018
at 16:11
  • msg #290

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 289):

After a few rounds of darts on an old tattered dart board, the Sergeants get up from the table they are sitting at. For the older man it is a chore. They start to approach you. The younger soldier seems a little off put over this effort, but seems to humor the old man.

"Thank you for the drink sir, I appreciate it" the old man says with a harsh voice. You notice now that he is closer a large dull scar around his neck, like someone had a rope around his neck.
Jess
GM, 119 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 5 Jul 2018
at 19:45
  • msg #291

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 289):

Observation Check results, rolled 2


When he gets close, you see a flash burn running down the back of his neck. Not to unusual in a world where nukes were common.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:48, Thu 05 July 2018.
Jess
GM, 120 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 5 Jul 2018
at 19:47
  • msg #292

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

To Victor Lange:

Seeing this interaction with Jorg from your seat across the room, you notice the flash burn on the back of the injured sergeant's neck. (Observation check failed, target number 5, roll was 18).
Jorg Mendez
Player, 92 posts
Tue 10 Jul 2018
at 05:42
  • msg #293

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In reply to Sergeant Whitaker (msg # 290):

"You're welcome, Sergeant. Another round and you two can tell me your stories." Wave toward the bar and set off, with or without them.
Jess
GM, 121 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 10 Jul 2018
at 15:14
  • msg #294

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The younger man seems to hesitate, and even reaches out his hand to try and stop him, but he shrugs it off and starts limping to the bar. He sits down next to you, and the younger man hesitantly joins him.
Sergeant Whitaker
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 10 Jul 2018
at 19:16
  • msg #295

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 293):

He struggles a little getting onto his stool, but he doesn't seem to bothered by it. "I'm Sergeant Whitaker, and my friend here is Sergeant Washington. Thanks again for the drinks.". Washington tips his hat your way and nods. "You fellas look like snake eaters. Good, good. There isn't a lot of you types left in the world. A few more men like you and we wouldn't be in the mess we are in now". He grins and winks. "Fraid I ain't got any stories to tell you. None worth listening to anyways. Got caught by the commies early, right after I survived being blown up. Was freed a few years back an managed to find my way back to the states. The Army is desperate for anyone with experience, so I work a desk now instead of more important undertakings. Washington here though, he is the real deal. His boys do stuff that others won't, and the Army is all the better for it".
This message was last edited by the player at 19:17, Tue 10 July 2018.
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 1 post
Tue 10 Jul 2018
at 19:23
  • msg #296

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Washington's left eyebrow rises at this. His voice is deep, with a heavy southern accent. "The old man is right. My unit specializes in hitting the bad guys where it hurts most, in the back. I imagine if you are in town for very long, we will probably be working with each other?" The tone his voice takes suggests that that wasn't a statement but more of a question. "We have been working with the local special forces as a rapid reaction force when they need numbers and muscle, which my unit has plenty of both.". There is a tone to his voice now that implies that he isn't exactly pleased with this arrangement.
Victor Lange
Player, 53 posts
Wed 11 Jul 2018
at 03:35
  • msg #297

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 296):

Joining Jorg and the Sergeants, I stand to Jorg's left, listening to the conversation. I hear the tone in SGT Washington's voice and take note.

"We're not here to steal anyone's thunder, if that's what you're thinking, we just go where The Powers That Be send us. Our trip up here was 'interesting' and while we've all done it, getting shot at isn't my idea of a good time."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 93 posts
Wed 11 Jul 2018
at 18:13
  • msg #298

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In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 296):

"Yeah, Vic is right. We are here doing what someone tells us, just like you. I am not a big fan of getting shot, or shooting people for that matter. Lord knows there are a lot less of us then then used to be. Still, you have to hand it to the powers that be: overcrowding has definately been solved and he consumption of gasoline as gone down significantly."
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 17 Jul 2018
at 20:28
  • msg #299

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He slowly nods. "Of course,yes, you are right. I guess I am a little suspicious of newcomers. Hard to remember these days that we are all supposed to be on the same team. There are to many Americans at each others throats these days.", he gives a small grin and raises his drink. "Thank you for the drink. It'll take the edge off of patrol tonight. Speaking of which...". He tips back the rest of his drink, and offers you both his hand. "The two of us have business to attend to, we will have to sit and talk again".. He stands, ready to leave.
Sergeant Whitaker
NPC, 3 posts
Tue 17 Jul 2018
at 20:33
  • msg #300

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"Well I guess, it must be that time then. Thank you gentlemen for the glass and the conversation, it was much appreciated." He works his way off of his chair and offers you his hand. "The world isn't right anymore. Maybe these boys can make a difference here, fix the wrongs. Good hunting for whatever you are here to get fellas". He nods again and starts out of the bar.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 17 Jul 2018
at 20:36
  • msg #301

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When the two men reach the door, another man bumps past them. You recognize him as the spook from Colorado Springs, your contact here in Denver. He glares at Sergeant Washington, who keeps his eyes straight forward as they walk by, then notices Sergeant Whitaker. He seems to give the man a puzzled look, then shakes his head like he is dismissing something. He starts walking towards you after they are gone.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 94 posts
Wed 18 Jul 2018
at 09:23
  • msg #302

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 301):

@Victor "Look Vic, the snake oil salesman just arrived. Every thing is easy and there is nothing to worry about, blah, blah, blah...."
This message was last edited by the player at 09:24, Wed 18 July 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 54 posts
Wed 18 Jul 2018
at 14:54
  • msg #303

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 302):

"Yeah, I'm sure everything is just peachy keen. Guess we're gonna find out what our next job is."
Barrel Rider
NPC, 5 posts
Thu 19 Jul 2018
at 15:33
  • msg #304

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"Good afternoon gentlemen. I apologize for the rough transit to Denver. I am glad you decided to rest before we met up, We have a lot to discuss. My car is out front. If you will stow your gear in the trunk, I will take you to your new home for the time being. Along the way, I will give you a quick briefing on what I have planned for you". He looks out towards the door for a second than back at you. "I apologize for my unprofessionalism back in Colorado Springs. Billy was the third member of my team I have lost in the last month, and he had vital information for me in that truck that blew up. I knew you when I saw you, The Colonel sends all of the reports on operators in the area to me for review. I saw you in action and was impressed. I am glad to have you working on my project here. You can call be Barrel Rider, and I think if we can get past my indiscretion, we can have a great working relationship."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 95 posts
Sun 22 Jul 2018
at 05:09
  • msg #305

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In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 304):

"Good afternoon, Barrel Strider. I am Big Hulking Guy and this is my partner. We will be glad to assist in anyway we can to get this mess you have here cleaned up."

I grab my gear and weapon and head for the door.
Jess
GM, 122 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 25 Jul 2018
at 22:30
  • msg #306

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider leads you both out to the same sedan you saw him in back in Colorado Springs. He uses a FOB to open the trunk and gestures for you to put your gear in the back. Getting in the Vehicle (Jorg in front, flipped a coin), you notice that it has some extra accouterments installed. The glass seems to be thicker than usual, probably bullet proof,as well as a dark tint, and the doors have been reinforced with some light armor. You suspect that hoods and grill probably are as well.It has a roll bar, but no place to put a partition between the back and front, or you could swear that this would have been a police cruiser at some point. A 5 km military grade radio sits in the place where a tape deck would be, and the console and dash box both seem to be discretely reinforced to be used as safes. The ride is pretty sparse, the only thing in the car is a cell phone charger sticking out of the cigarette lighter. You also feel the suspension seems to hold up really well for the large amount of gear you stowed in the trunk. When he starts the car, it is relatively quiet, but you can hear the power from the engine. It has been a while since you have been in a civilian car that is in this good of shape. A small reminder of where the MIL Gov is putting their resources.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 6 posts
Wed 25 Jul 2018
at 22:50
  • msg #307

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"Gentlemen, As I have said, I am glad to have you with me. We have entered a critical stage in our operations here in Denver. We will need people with your skills to help flush out the enemy.", he turns down a street, and looking out you see a line of civilians lined up around the block. Many of them have the common injuries you have encountered before, like blindness, jagged scars from flying glass, regular and flash burns. A lot of them are loosing or have lost their hair. They all seem to have one general thing in common, they look like they are not eating enough. A few guards tend to the line, which is mostly passive. Barrel Rider starts up again. "Denver is only partially in our control. There are large parts of Lakewood and Aurora which we have only a tenuous grasp on at least. Billy, the man who died the other day when his ride exploded in front of you, thought he had found out who is behind all of this nonsense. It seems our counterparts in Russia are still trying to make our lives miserable here. We don't know what their endgame is yet, but it can't be good. That's what you will be doing here.  I will have a briefing tomorrow morning. We will get you both settled once we get to our operations center today and get started tomorrow. " He pauses, concentrating on the road. A small convoy of military vehicles drive by you, the last catches your eye, as it is a technical, not a Humvee or military truck, but a newer model Ford with what looks like a .50 on a jerry rigged tripod in the back. "I hope you fellas don't mind a bit of a hike. The Army has this side of this city blocked off, and the southern way in is a maze of rubble and buildings that is unsafe to navigate in a car. Officially, Aurora is a no-go zone, but we operate out of Fitzsimmons Hospital. It can get a little skectchy in there, so keep on your toes. It is pretty much a straight shot though once we get there, maybe an hours hike on foot. It's how I've kept my figure so trim.". He chuckles to himself at that.
Victor Lange
Player, 55 posts
Fri 27 Jul 2018
at 04:05
  • msg #308

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 307):

"I suppose it's better than sitting around, although I'm not a big fan of flushing out the bad guys. I'd rather sit back a mile or so and pick 'em off, one by one."

I grab my gear, put my pack on my back, ensure my holster is secure, and take up a patrol mentality, eyes and ears open.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 96 posts
Fri 27 Jul 2018
at 11:45
  • msg #309

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 307):

"We go where you go, Barrel Painter. You definitely need to lead the way on this one. I am sure that you know the way and anyone we may meet probably knows you, so we call it a win-win. Things go south, Vic and I can take over the negotiations."
Jess
GM, 122 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 27 Jul 2018
at 21:07
  • msg #310

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

He pulls the car over at a military checkpoint, into the parking lot of some chain restaurant. After speaking with some guards, he comes back to the car and pulls out a Sig, checks it to make sure it is ready, and with a gesture to follow him, he starts towards his route on foot. The area you are walking through is in a state of disrepair, but not heavily damaged. It looks like it has been deserted for a while. Turning around a corner, you see where they have walled off this section of the city. Large concrete segments have been set up and several sets of dragons teeth follow down the block. A M2 Bradley sits before the wall with several sandbags piled around it. You can see a soldier working on the turret. All around you is small arms damage, with some stains from blood that have been hastily washed off by people who had better things to do. Barrel Rider leads you down a sidewalk. A soldier notices and shouts "The spook is back, looks like he brought friends with him", and goes back to his business.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 21:07, Fri 27 July 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 97 posts
Sat 28 Jul 2018
at 14:57
  • msg #311

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 310):

Check that the magazine sits well and maintain a healthy tactical distance from the spook. I want to sure that the bullet with his name on it does not hit me by accident.
Jess
GM, 123 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 1 Aug 2018
at 15:05
  • msg #312

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider takes you through the checkpoint without even stopping. You are not questioned, but the guards do give a wary eye towards your gear. The other side is a completely different world. Between neglect and war damage, this part of town is near rubble. The few standing buildings are all heavily damaged. There is broken glass everywhere, as well of signs of a massive fire that took place recently. There seems to be no life among the dust and ash. There is an unsettling quiet here. Barrel Rider leads your through a small path that he seems to have taken great care at to choose that obscures you and gives you plenty of cover.

He keeps quiet as you go, mostly using gestures to lead you through the rubble. You hit a few spots of snow drifts along the way, which reminds you of how cold it has been. One of these drifts is pointed out to you by Barrel Rider. There is blood on the snow and fresh boot prints, the only other proof you have seen that there are people out here. He shakes his head, and you continue on.

Eventually, you see several large buildings ahead of you, one which stands out, a large blocky building, shaped like a crude C stands ahead of you. There looks to have been a pitched battle on the field out front, the ruins of a few trucks and some craters apparent even with the snow having drifted on them. There is a large black gash running down the side of several floors of the building where a fire seems to have run it's course. Getting closer, Barrel Rider points at a small sign, one that you have seen before, indicating mines. He very cautiously takes you through a path to the front entryway, a boxy shape held up with equally boxy pillars. You see a plaque on the wall that Says Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center. A large man is leaning against the building smoking a cigarette.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 8 posts
Fri 3 Aug 2018
at 21:00
  • msg #313

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"How's it going Gary? Cold enough for you?" . The man glares at Barrel Rider, then eyes you. "These guys are with me Gary, they are gonna join our shindig. They have clearance." Gary glares again at Barrel Rider. He grunts and then takes a long drag from his cigarette. He then turns around and pulls out some keys from his coat and turns to unlock the door. You didn't see it before because of the way he was standing, but hanging from his right side is an MP-5k submachine gun. It looks like he was purposely trying to hide the gun from view. He pulls the door open and holds it open. Barrel Rider leads you into the door, saying "Thanks Gary" as he went on. Entering the lobby, you see battle damage everywhere and some signs of fire.

No one is there to greet you, you figured you just met the receptionist. He leads you down the hall behind the reception area, where the check in desk, once covered with cheap synthetic marble, now riddled with bullet holes. The whole room has the smell and feel of someplace that has been torn to shreds and then left to rot. There is a double door ahead of you which is in surprisingly good shape considering it's surroundings. He takes out a set of keys of his own and unlocks it, swinging open the doors. He holds them open for you as you bring in your gear. The hall continues ahead of you. It has significantly less damage here, only some scorch marks and a few bullet holes. It is gray and dusty, the little sunlight from the end of the hall and being the only light in the hall. The path is cleaned up though, with no rubble to block your way like the lobby. He continues to lead you down the hall towards the elevator and stair area. "Our guard hates our password system, his name isn't Gary, and it changes everyday. I definitely feel for him today. Cold out there. Wonder where he got the smokes?" he says, partially to himself.

All of the doors on this level are chained shut or boarded up. Some even look reinforced. When you get to the area where the stairs are, you see a prewar surveillance camera pointing from the corner of the area. It is covered in dust and looks like it doesn't work anymore, though Barrel Rider stands for a few minutes looking directly at the lens. After a few minutes you hear a click of a lock to the double doors leading to the stairs. He grabs the handle and again, holds the doors so you can get up the stairs. "I am afraid the elevators no longer work gentlemen. We have about eight floors to go up after all that hiking. I for one am ready for today to be over.". He smiles and takes point again, leading you up the stairs.
Victor Lange
Player, 56 posts
Mon 6 Aug 2018
at 16:45
  • msg #314

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 313):

"Well, at least we're getting in a little PT", I say as I start the journey up the stairs.

While not exactly a difficult climb, carrying my gear up makes some of my joints a little more noticeable. "I really dislike the cold."
Jess
GM, 124 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 7 Aug 2018
at 21:38
  • msg #315

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The stairs are gloomy, but lit with hanging lightbulbs. The stairs have stains and such from disuse, but are remarkably clean, the smell reeks of bleach. Barrel Rider does grab some of your gear to help up the stairs, and all you hear is the sound of your feet and the labored breaths of yourself and the others. It is odd because the building is eerily quiet. The complex surrounding the hospital is huge, and Fitzsimmons isn't tiny, so to see it this deserted and quiet is creepy. The doors to other floors on the way up are boarded up, one even has long rusty chains spread across it to hold a pair of bulging, fire damaged doors closed.

When you reach the eighth floor, you see another older video camera pointing at where you stand. There is a key pad next to the door. Barrel Rider holds up what looks like to be an ID, then a red light flashes from the panel of the keypad. He then covers his hand and enters in a code of some sort. The light turns green and you hear the sound of a lock being disengaged.

Opening into a long hallway, you see a small office to your right, with a young soldier sitting behind a desk, with another man with a nasty looking shotgun that has a barrel the size of a Pringles can leaning against the wall outside the office.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:42, Tue 07 Aug 2018.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 9 posts
Tue 7 Aug 2018
at 21:44
  • msg #316

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"Welcome, gentlemen, to the Operations Center for the Central United States Cooridor, the HQ for the DIA in this area."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 98 posts
Thu 9 Aug 2018
at 08:39
  • msg #317

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 316):

"Might want to have maintenance take a look at the elevators. They are lagging a bit and I believe they may be overdue for a look over.

Now for a completely unrelated security question, if this is the nerve center, may I ask why someone chose to place it 8 stories up in an un-hardened facility? Not all nukes have been used, last I counted."

Barrel Rider
NPC, 10 posts
Thu 9 Aug 2018
at 21:15
  • msg #318

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 317):

Pointing his finger at you and shaking his hand with a smug grin on his face, Barrel Rider replies to you "I knew I like these guys! Ha! You're smart. I like that. Both of those questions have answers. Both of those answers are above your pay grade. All in due time. Meanwhile, this is the barracks and operations center for field assets. Mack here," he points to the man in the office, "will get you orientated. Remember that the tenth and third floor is off limits for now, and we will be good to go. I leave you in good hands, I have some business to take care of. I am glad to have you aboard. They are all yours Mack!"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 99 posts
Sat 11 Aug 2018
at 05:34
  • msg #319

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 318):

"This is the season when ripe bullets start to fly. Make sure not to catch one. Take care." I reply as I watch him leave then I turn to Mack. "We reserved two kings size suites on the 8th floor with hot running water and a direct beer tap to the cellar. The guy down stairs told me you were responsible for getting that. Which room is mine?"
Victor Lange
Player, 57 posts
Mon 13 Aug 2018
at 18:38
  • msg #320

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 318):

"I just want to drop my gear, take a hot shower, and maybe some hot chow. Do you think that'll be possible? My personal doctor here," placing my hand on Jorg's shoulder, "has prescribed 96 hours of R&R, with hot and cold running hookers and two bottles of good tequila."
This message was last edited by the player at 12:39, Tue 14 Aug 2018.
Jess
GM, 125 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 20 Aug 2018
at 15:36
  • msg #321

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"We do have accommodations for you best this side of the capital. As far as dinner, we have the best beans in Colorado. Sirs, if you will accompany me down the hall, I will orientate you on the ways of the biggest empty hospital in the United States". He leads you down the hall to an entrance to a room that is labeled EMERGENCY DECONTAMINATION. The wall that lead down the hall past this door has been blocked off with bricks, which have not been painted to fit in with the rest of the hall. "There is a reason why we chose the 8th floor for this, excuse the Major, but you do have clearance to know the answers to your questions. Always double speak with that guy. Must be a spook thing. Anyway, we have some pricey electronic shit downstairs, and radioactive crap messes with it. We decon here, in one of the best decontamination labs in the country, then you can pass inside. We do stow some gear up here, but there is a working elevator down the hall that will take you downstairs." He takes you inside the decontamination room, where you spend about an hour with some specialists who go over you and your gear with a fine tooth comb. They stow your weapons and outdoor gear in an adjacent room.

Mack continues his orientation lecture while you clean up. "We won't let you in without decon. You decon. Every. Single. Time. Doesn't matter if the Lord Almighty himself orders you in, you scrub down first, unless, you know, you are ordered by Barrel Rider to come in, but that's on him, not me. You are to remain armed at all times in the hospital. Your handguns have been cleaned up, so keep them on your person. The neighborhood is pretty safe, but early last year, some gangs united and tried to take the building. You probably saw their work downstairs. Those gangs don't exist anymore, but that doesn't mean some others won't try again.". He continues on with several sets of minor protocol, really emphasizing security, and protection of the electronics. He also goes into relations with the civilian employees here. While the DIA is military, there are a number of civilian specialists employed by the Army. They have special dispensation when it comes to the Martial Law decree, and have had some of their rights restored. He mentions that the rooms have been designed to be airtight when you go in, and to follow protocol in order to keep them that way.

Mack stresses that you don't have clearance to be in the third level basement, and the fourth is generally off limits too, unless you have any skills that can help with the building machinery, or need to access the secondary armory for some reason. Barrel Rider's office is on the second basement level, along with mission briefing rooms, and most of the intelligence gathering staff and gear. Barracks have been set up on the first basement. That is also where the mess and primary armory is. Mack tells you that the third and fourth floors have been set up as a training center for operators to use for practice of clearing buildings. The roof does have a stable helipad, but it isn't used often, and only at night in order to keep the presence of the base a low profile.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 100 posts
Tue 21 Aug 2018
at 11:39
  • msg #322

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In reply to Jess (msg # 321):

"Sorry to be anal about this, but I have a problem bringing the idea of a helipad in use with the term low-profile. Anything that flies, and I mean anything, is definitely not low profile. How often do those flying billboards pay us a visit?"
Jess
GM, 126 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 21 Aug 2018
at 18:25
  • msg #323

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 322):

"We've had them here twice since we commandeered this hospital back in 2000, and none this year so far. LIke you say, flying billboards, but sometimes, we need a lift." Mack replies.
Victor Lange
Player, 58 posts
Tue 21 Aug 2018
at 19:55
  • msg #324

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In reply to Jess (msg # 323):

"I don't mind getting a ride from time to time, especially when the weather sucks, but the ADA bubbas make me nervous when flying. They tend to take a dim view of anything entering their airspace."

OoC: ADA = Air Defense Artillery

"Now, the trip up here was exhausting, as well as exciting, so if you don't mind, I'd like to do a little relaxing and recreating before 'barrel rider' comes up with some other ridiculous idea."
Jess
GM, 127 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 27 Aug 2018
at 14:55
  • msg #325

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Mack takes you to an elevator on the other side of the makeshift hall. It goes down several floors and comes to a halt when it hits the first basement. Mack nods, and leads your through. He shows you around a bit. There is a mess hall, which was the room service kitchen when the hospital was open, with a makeshift cafeteria made out of a couple of conference rooms with newly added doors. Most of the rest of the level is simply hospital rooms. He takes you to yours. Each of you has a small room with a bed, a few shelves and a dresser. They also have a small bathroom, with a shower. The rooms have no medical equipment in them any more, but the places where the equipment was attached are still there.

"Enjoy the shower guys. we have a large boiler and the state government keeps the water working here. I am going to go, if you have any problems, dial zero on the phone over there. Chow is at 0600, and briefing at 0700 tomorrow morning. Be over at the elevator, and someone will take you downstairs. Good night sirs." says Mack, and he turns and heads away.

Even with all the equipment removed, the room still feels like a hospital room. There are grab bars and an emergency rope in the shower. There is a small bench on the other side from the bed where family members would probably have sat. There are electric plugs and ports for items all over the place. But it's also comfortable, and the shower is nice. Dinner is beans and some sort of pickled meat, probably pork, but you're not sure. There are very few people around, and it is very quiet.
Victor Lange
Player, 59 posts
Tue 28 Aug 2018
at 18:39
  • msg #326

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 325):

After eating the offering for evening chow, I go back to my room and take a shower. Damn, the hot water feels good. I take my time, enjoying the flow of water and heat, after being out in the cold, Colorado air. Changed into a fresh uniform, I sit back and relax and continue reading my well-worn copy of "Stranger in a Strange Land". Unable to concentrate fully, I begin to wonder what my next book should be, when I finish this one.
Jess
GM, 128 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 4 Sep 2018
at 19:23
  • msg #327

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The next morning, Mack stops by an hour before the chow line opens up. He says that it is his job to wake new people in order to get them on the facility routine. He then moves along and leaves you to get ready. You are introduced to a new type of meal at breakfast. One of the servers tells you it is a local favorite from Wyoming, but is just a necessity here. It's called Chuckwagon Beans, which is a fancy name for pinto beans with an over easy egg on top of them. Beans seem to be a staple in Colorado, and you had beans for breakfast since you arrived in the state. The egg is a nice addition though, as most of the time, it is just beans.

Cleaned up, you check in with Mack, and he takes you to the briefing room the next level down. You enter into a room that is partially used for storage, and probably was entirely used for storage before the war. It is cramped, cold,  and poorly lit. There is a slide projector in the middle of the room, and several tables with two chairs each. There is a white board with some pens set up on the wall. Boxes are stacked along the walls, and on one of the tables. Another table has a laptop set up on it, plugged into an extension cord from the wall. There is also a TV with a VCR on a mobile stand.

Mack tells you to find a seat, as Barrel Rider is finishing his meeting with the base commander and would be in shortly to discuss your mission.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 11 posts
Thu 6 Sep 2018
at 02:04
  • msg #328

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A few minutes go by and Barrel rider comes in with another man in military fatigues (looks Army, a pilot maybe, and a stack of files. A younger woman, a civilian with very short brown hair. and a flash burn on the left side of her face comes in almost immediately after the two men come in, and she slides by them and sits down next to the laptop.

"Gentlemen, sorry I am late. I was in an important briefing. I have a lot to cover, so let's get started. This is Jim Garrett,",  pointing at the man  next to him, "and this is my secretary, Stacee Eastman. I imagine you probably heard of the destruction of Buckley Air Force Base here in Aurora back in 2000. This was the last nuke of the war, so far."

He stops for a moment looking around him, seeing a black dry erase pen  near him, which he grabs, and starts again, gesturing with the pen while he speaks. "Denver, and Colorado in general were spared a lot of the horrors of the nuke fight that went on in the rest of the country. That and NORAD are the reason Mil Gov decided to set up shop here. Still, people panicked, and panicked bad. There was a lot of damage to the city from that alone. DIA is still mostly out of operation to this day, and there is damage everywhere, especially where people tried to get out of the city. You probably saw a lot of the work we did along the highway coming in. That little jaunt north got my attention. We'll get to that." He looks a bit upset when he mentions that. His eyes narrow and he grits his teeth a bit.

"So we thought all of it was over, and started building. There was a war to support and a country to save. Buckley took control of the 90th Missile Wing's operations after FE Warren was destroyed. They had a lot of crossover as command of the 460th Space Wing. After Cheyenne's destruction, Buckley and it's field operations became Mil Gov's most important military base next to NORAD itself. What was left of our surveillance abilities and our remaining first strike abilities were maintained right here in Aurora. One of the last of it's kind."

"A mistake was made. Last year, one of our own, smuggled a suitcase nuke into the parking lot, right next to the bulk of the base. One of our own. There were signs, but we missed them. So much chaos and work to do." He pauses for a moment, his face blank. "Everything has continued to deteriorate since Buckley was destroyed. There is a low grade insurgency here now. People upset when they came home and found parts of it radioactive. Opportunists and those who just want to see the world burn started hindering our efforts here. Attacks on military and FEMA supply convoys, sabotage of repair efforts, theft of materials. Threats against civilians, weapons caches, and even a riot. This is what has happened to Denver and the surrounding area. With the events in Oklahoma and Texas, we simply don't have enough forces to go around. These are bleak times."

He looks out at you and a trace of a grin appears. "Then you happened. You were the right men in the wrong place at the right time. The Hummer you saw detonate in C-Springs was transporting a fied of agent of mine, Billy Cruz. He had vital information for me, but someone got to him before he could get it to me. The only reason we have an operation is thanks to your quick thinking and bravery." He holds up a baggie with the small floppy disc you saw the dying man holding back in Colorado. "You may have actually helped turn the tide here. This disk has incontrovertible evidence that there is an active effort here, manipulating the local factions for some other purpose. There is also enough evidence here that points to the person behind this. The man who betrayed our country to the enemy last year.This is what you will be part of. We are going to find this man and bring him to justice."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 102 posts
Mon 10 Sep 2018
at 09:52
  • msg #329

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 328):

"Whooshaaa!. Finally a mission we can get behind. Who is this mysterious man in black that you spoke of" I say as I wonder if they have move of those pinto beans left over. Another egg wouldn't hurt either.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:53, Mon 10 Sept 2018.
Jess
GM, 130 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 10 Sep 2018
at 21:23
  • msg #330

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"His name is Major Roger Ellis. He was an attache to Buckley from Warren. We believe he was turned at some point in the late nineties, most likely by the Russians." He says in response. "We thought he died in the event until recently. We have had some recent information, including what is on this disk, that suggests he not only survived the attack, but may still be alive today." Pausing, he takes a deep breath, exhales, and continues, "I don't need to tell you gentlemen, what kind of a boost in morale capturing this man would mean. And there is evidence that he is in command of the forces waging what is essentially a low intensity guerrilla war here in Colorado. I believe that if we catch him, we can topple this insurgency by proving that it was him who betrayed our country. The enemy has used Buckley as a rallying cry with the locals. Until now, we didn't know who did this was still alive. We didn't know he was the one behind the insurgency. And just like everything else, unless you have the guilty party in your hands, they won't believe you when you tell them otherwise. We have received several of the shipping manifests regarding shipments of goods. They are coded of course, using several euphemisms to describe goods. The disk you found has the key to this code. It details shipments of small arms, explosives, medical supplies, food, mortars, and the like. The manifests were found on a courier who was shot during an attack on insurgents in December of last year. They were all signed by a I.K. Bertelli. The disk has another sample of the same manifests on it as well, also signed by I.K. Bertelli. This new manifest is from this month. The key includes a note from IK Bertelli, but this time it is signed, instead of IK, it is Iskander."

"Major Ellis' mother's maiden name was Bartelli. Furthermore, in documents from before the war that were found that originally implicated Ellis, he used the moniker Iskander in his communications with who we believed to be his handler. We know the person signing Iskander is the same as IK as the shipping manifest is attached using the initials IK throughout the letter. This document was sent with the express purpose of accountability between the sender and the receiver, like a disciplinary note to one of his staff. We do not know how Billy go his hands on it, but it seems they knew he did, and he died getting it." His brows furl and his mouth forms into a small line, you can almost hear his teeth grit. "Billy was one of my best and brightest field agents. I have known him for a long time. I was actually his child's godfather. This has got to end gentlemen. We have bigger and meaner enemies out there to put down, and we can't have riots and supply train issues in our backyard and hope to survive this."

Stopping, he gestures at the man next to him (OOC, I'll let him describe himself). This is Jim Garrent. He was the last man to see Major Ellis who is still alive. He is going to brief you on his personal insights of the man with some hope of giving you a more complete idea of who we are looking for. Jim was his pilot after the bombs started dropping. He has been invaluable to this investigation and confirmed several theories about him. He has also been part of our troubleshooting group, which you are now members of."
Victor Lange
Player, 60 posts
Tue 11 Sep 2018
at 12:22
  • msg #331

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 328):

Breakfast was satisfactory. After being escorted down to the briefing room by Mack, or whatever his 'name' is today, I take a seat at one of the front tables, ready to absorb whatever information is passed, regarding our next mission.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 3 posts
Tue 11 Sep 2018
at 18:55
  • msg #332

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[OOC: I'll go a bit third-person to describe myself]

The man who steps forward is approximately 5'10", 80 kilos, with short brown hair parted on one side, a thick mustache sitting atop several days-worth of stubble.  He’s wearing a scruffy looking olive aviator jumpsuit with chief warrant officer bars, and the name “GARRETT” on his chest. Below that is a second call-sign patch, the word “BOXCAR” embroidered on it. The man looks tired, as if he hasn’t slept in days.

I step forward, clear my throat, and introduce myself:

“Hey fellas, like ‘Barrel Rider’ here said, the name’s Jim Garrett, 159th Av, Wyoming National Guard. We just got back from Europe a bit ago. We got assigned to the remains of Cheyenne, doing clean up and civilian aid. I thought Europe was a shit-show…” I trail off, obviously still in shock over the state of things in the continental US.

“Anyway, I got detailed to this Roger Ellis as a valet, ferrying him back and forth between Warren and Buckley. Got to know the guy a bit. He was always flying somewhere, he had to be the hardest working Major in the Army. Well, at least I thought so back then. Dude’s a sticker for detail. If he said he needed a ride, at such and such time, he was there waiting for me on the dot, ready to go. Most of the time, he was alone; sometimes he had buddies. Special Forces from the looks of ‘em. He never introduced them to me, though. Talkin’ to the guy, he used to be a chopper pilot back in ‘Nam. Flew Hueys for SpecOps, and worked his way up from there. Guess that's how he made his friends. Said he got tossed behind a desk sometime in the 80’s and ended up planning raids and missions for ‘em during the Gulf War.”

Quiet for a second, I glance down, then back up at Victor and Jorg.

“I…I was the one that flew him to Buckley the day he blew it up. I wish I could tell you more, but it just seemed like business as usual. Ellis often had equipment with him, so it wasn’t a big deal to see him carrying that case around. I snort derisively.“Briefcase Nuke”…honestly, what kind of twisted mind comes up with this shit? If I’d known what the fucker had and what he was planning on doing with it, I’d have put a bullet between his eyes then and there. I guess I got lucky, though. I was 20 clicks out from Buckley on my way back to Cheyenne when it went off. EMP blew every circuit in my ride, but I was able to put her down without getting hurt too much.”

Jim looks back at Barrel Rider, then to Victor and Jorg, “All I can say is this: Whatever you guys are cooking up, I want in. I wanna nail this bastard to the wall…”
This message was last edited by the player at 22:09, Tue 11 Sept 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 61 posts
Wed 12 Sep 2018
at 20:01
  • msg #333

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 332):

"I have a fairly simple question. Do we really have to bring this jackass back in one piece?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 103 posts
Thu 13 Sep 2018
at 08:34
  • msg #334

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 333):

"Now Vic, you know they will want to 'question' him. Can't take the fun away from all the spooks now. They want him alive and in one piece, that is what they will get. He may, however, run into a door here and there on evac. Happens a lot more than you think.", I say, offering a round of fist bumps.
Victor Lange
Player, 62 posts
Thu 13 Sep 2018
at 13:40
  • msg #335

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 334):

Returning the fist bump, I laugh. "I suppose... although they might have to patch him up a bit when we catch this walking ballsack. I guess I'll just have to aim lower than usual."
Barrel Rider
NPC, 12 posts
Fri 14 Sep 2018
at 05:50
  • msg #336

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Barrel Rider chuckles. "I like that enthusiasm. We will need it." He looks down at a folder he brought with him. "We have a lot to cover, so let's get started. First, I want to stress to you the importance of this, and the lack of assets to deal with this.We are tasked here in Denver with putting down what is rapidly turning into the beginnings of a full on insurrections. Bringing in Major Ellis and destroying his network will do a lot to stop this. However, the government has it's hands full right now. There is a major effort to bring soldiers home from Europe going on right now. The situation in Texas and Oklahoma are deteriorating rapidly. We have competition for legitimacy as the ruling body of the United States in the so-called "Civ Gov", and of course, all the reconstruction efforts, not to mention keeping the populace fed and productive. They don't want to put us at the bottom of the priority list, but with so much going on that is bigger than this, high command has chosen to pick it's battles. We don't have a lot of assets available to us. Most of the efforts here are working for the bigger picture. So you will likely be pulling double duty here. Not only operating on actionable intelligence, but actually obtaining it as well. Of course, it would be a waste of your talents to be sitting at a desk all day looking over documents, listening to radio broadcasts and the like. No, I am thinking we need to have you work on gathering HUMINT and gathering operational information on the groups in the area. We do have some information, and we will go over that here today, but we need more. "

"We believe Major Ellis is directing his efforts at sowing chaos around here. The little information we have found has shown that the civilian population is being exploited to fight with us and one another. He stops for a second, his eyes narrow and he bites his lower lip. "So the civilian population, especially here in Aurora is being manipulated by propaganda into forming different factions. The behind the scenes players here have been organizing these groups to fight each other, not just us. There is some evidence that they are being armed by the same people. The first group is the standard protesters and activists in all MIL GOV territories. Here they call themselves either Reformists or Reformers. Those who violate the rules set down restricting gatherings and movements due to martial law. They're mostly either CIV GOV sympathizers or simply against the Martial Law order. They mostly use demonstrations, hunger strikes, and have been involved in the occasional riot, not to mention publishing anti-government literature. There is some evidence that they have stepped up their game with sabotage, but nothing overtly violent as of yet, except when they clash with Brotherhood forces, which quickly turn into mob violence." He points at his secretary, who passes each of you a few examples of printed documents, mainly posters and leaflets demanding a return to free elections and a lifting of the Martial Law order. There is a lot of red,white, and blue used on them, mainly designed to appeal to ones patriotism.

She then hands you another set of documents. One is a small black book. The cover has a white Christ effigy on a dull black background. The inside cover is labeled "The Third Woe and the Way to Salvation". It seems to be filled with bible verses describing end times, with scattering of talk of what is needed for your salvation. The other documents are similar propaganda, several items seem to be hand made without a copier in pen and pencil, and one even on a type writer. "The Brotherhood of the Third Woe is a lot more dangerous. They believe that it is end times, and that they should hasten the destruction of civilization. They engage in mob violence, kidnappings, ambushes, arson, and high tech propaganda.You probably have heard the radio station of that creepy guy spouting about the purge of Babylon and tearing down the walls of Jericho?" He doesn't give you a chance to respond before he continues.  "That piece of shit radio broadcast  has confounded the best SIGINT people in the entire area. We have even had the people in The Mountain take a look at the signal. We can't track it easily or in a useful manner. They seem to have advanced gear that lets them broadcast without us being able to track them. The Brotherhood has attacked the "Reformers" and the two collide often, with the government being seen by them as just another enemy. They seem to fight all forms of reconstruction, and have sabotaged efforts throughout the area.".

"Both groups have things in common though. We have found stashes of weapons from both groups. While the Brotherhood has actually used them, it doesn't mean the Reformers don't have access to the same equipment. A lot of it is quality goods too, mainly newer model M4s, M-16s, and G3's. We have found some newer, more advanced Russian gear as well. AN-94s seem to be found a lot in their best hid caches that we have stumbled upon. Both sides do not lack for supplies. Both sides have large chunks of the rest of the population either frightened of them, or supportive of them. .

"The reformers could be looked at as several loosely connected militias and protesting organizations. They are not as well organized, and there is infighting between sub factions in this group. The Brotherhood operates more like local gangs, with their leadership whipping them into frenzies. Several of them operate completely independent of the rest of the organization, but will come together when needed to fight who they perceive to be sinners, to fight Reformers, and to fight the MIL GOV forces and their supporters.". He takes a calm but deep breath. "Needless to say, but it is getting ugly out there."
This message was last edited by the player at 06:30, Fri 14 Sept 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 104 posts
Sat 15 Sep 2018
at 05:09
  • msg #337

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 336):

"OK, the main mission profile is to go out there, find anything useful, act on it while trying not to get shot by just about everybody. Did I miss anything? If not, you are right, that sounds like a normal day at the office.", I say, as my mine wanders to eggs on toast instead of pinto beans.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:09, Sat 15 Sept 2018.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 4 posts
Sat 15 Sep 2018
at 17:15
  • msg #338

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Seems to me that if we can find the source of that signal, we're gonna find out someone who knows a lot about what's going on. Got any type of portable equipment that could trace it?
Barrel Rider
NPC, 13 posts
Mon 17 Sep 2018
at 19:54
  • msg #339

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Basically yes. As for the radio signal is an issue we have yet to resolve. Whoever the guy is, his equipment is good and he is mobile. He has a broadcast range of several miles, but the only time we even got a sniff of him with our tracking equipment, he was gone by the time we reached the location. We think you have to be around 500 meters to detect him. When we noticed him last time, it took time to get a team ready, and by the time they were there he was gone. The funny thing is, we monitor all vehicle traffic in and out of Aurora, and have a general idea who has running vehicles in town. We don't think he escaped using a car with his gear. It might be a place to start. How about we have you get the lay of the land around here, meet some people, but maybe have a look at the place where we suspect he was set up while you are out. Maybe you will see something we missed."

Barrel Rider looks around the room, looking at each of you right in the eyes. He nods to himself. ""We have the start of a plan here people. We need actionable intelligence. I am going to have you out today, I just have to finish issuing the orders. I believe you met Sgt Washington. He is your backup around here. He will be your guide today. Be ready by 1300. Pack light. I should mention, while we have a lot of latitude with the martial law orders, the brass does not want a bunch of civilian casualties. Don't shoot unless you are certain your life is in danger, and keep collateral damage low. Be careful to present yourselves as allies of the people in public. We don't need a PR nightmare, and there still is a media system here to complicate things. Remember your training when dealing with them."

"Good luck gentlemen."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 105 posts
Wed 19 Sep 2018
at 06:24
  • msg #340

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 339):

"Thank you, Barrel Feather. One last question: if things go South out there, what support can we expect from your side? Are you going to be on the first chopper bringing the 7th Cavalry or are we COMPLETELY on our own again?", looking the spook deep in the eyes with my hand near my sidearm.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 14 posts
Wed 19 Sep 2018
at 16:47
  • msg #341

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 340):

"We have a platoon at your disposal. They generally are on standby. I think you met Sgt Washington when you were at the bar when you got into town if I am not mistaken. I do have some DIA assets I can call in if things get really hairy, but we are for the most part on our own here. We do have some air assets available, but they would be coming from C-Springs. I am sure if everything goes to hell here, we could get forces from there as well, but there would be a delay of course. I do have a small team here that collect data from the field, and a small staff that answers to me to go through it and analyse it. We have as much support as we can give you. It is not quite what it was before the war, as most of our assets are at work dealing with CIV Gov and the Soviet Occupations of Texas and the Southwest and Alaska. We are spread pretty thin, but we are better off than a lot of others."
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 5 posts
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 01:01
  • msg #342

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Jim looks over to Victor and Jorg, "S'pose I'm with you for the time being. Shame I lost my bird in the attack, I'd have been more than happy to give you fellas a ride."
Victor Lange
Player, 63 posts
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 02:47
  • msg #343

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 342):

I wink at 'Barrel Rider' and reply to the new winger, "Maybe our new boss would be willing to get you a new one?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 106 posts
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 07:09
  • msg #344

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 343):

"Better make that two. You know he has a history of losing things.", giving Jim a double thumbs up.

"Ok, Ferrel Rider, I think we can do this, so let's get the show on the road."
Jess
GM, 131 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 20 Sep 2018
at 20:38
  • msg #345

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

After you are dismissed, files are distributed about Major Ellis (OOC: I am going to try and post this as a file to the Facebook Page when my Photoshop work is done. My wife is a busy lady and hasn't had a chance to work on it!), and some details about suitcase nukes (OOC: a point given if you can tell me where you have seen a picture of a suitcase nuke before!), with photos of an American unit, and speculation on the Soviet version, called the RA-115. There is not a lot of information about this weapon, but a lot of clues point to this type being used in the attack on Buckley Air Force Base. The big problem is, is that they are not 100% sure of where the bomb came from in the first place. The belief in the intelligence world is that the Russians were processing weapons grade plutonium at a hidden source, as the reactor the plutonium came from was not known. Subsequent analysis shows that the processing seems to be higher quality than is typical of most nations, with the United States and France the only countries practicing these methods, and Russia having access to the technology, but never having been proved to use it for weapons of mass destruction. At any rate, Jim Garrett's description of the device used by Major Ellis does not look at all like American bomb pictured. It was more compact, and actually looked like a big black suitcase, with all the boring flare of the 1980's plastic business travel cases could provide. The Major had even insisted on loading the suitcase himself, and provided the necessary documentation to see that it was classified equipment and was not searched.

After you depart the conference room, you spend your time gearing up and waiting for your guide. Lunch is quick. Some peanut butter sandwiches and some stale lunchbox sized bags of chips. Eventually, Sergeant Washington arrives in a Mid sized 80's era civilian Dodge pickup with a M2 mounted in the back, and some jerry rigged metal plating that is serving as improvised armor. There is a cold breeze in the air when you go outside. Washington has brought two other men with him, one in the passengers side and one manning the machine gun.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 6 posts
Fri 21 Sep 2018
at 21:00
  • msg #346

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Jim walks up, ready to go, backpack slung over one shoulder, M4 hanging from its strap at his side, "Didn't realize you guys got curbside service. I'm hangin' out with a couple of high-rollers, I see." He affectionately bangs on the side of the truck a couple of times after slinging his pack into the bed, "It's good to see American made trucks again. If I never see another Polish piece-of-shit truck again, it'll be too soon!"
Victor Lange
Player, 64 posts
Sat 22 Sep 2018
at 02:12
  • msg #347

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In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 346):

[OoC]:  The picture of the 'briefcase nuke', was that one of the pictures posted early on in our facebook group? Also, the flag posted in that same timeframe is the flag for the "Reformers", i'm thinking.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 107 posts
Sat 22 Sep 2018
at 14:14
  • msg #348

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In reply to Jess (msg # 345):

"Mr. Washington, once around the park and then home please. We have dinner guests tonight. I would also like a Cuban cigar for the drive", I say in my best POSH accent.
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 3 posts
Mon 24 Sep 2018
at 15:03
  • msg #349

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Washington has Jorg and Victor ride inside the cab (OOC: Sorry, Jim has actually had this tour once before, even though irl you have not). He has the defroster on low, just enough to keep the windows from fogging up. In the back the guys are friendly enough, but keep to themselves for the most part.

"Barrel Rider asked me to take you by Buckley first, show you what happened", he says as he hands all three of you a small radiation badge (it would tell you if you get too many rads). "The place is mostly abandoned. Only the desperate go there now. Or the stupid.After that, we will head over to Wally's and see what he has to say today, then I will take you to the market. My platoon is stationed near there, and we will look around and maybe get some chow. Then I am supposed to take you to where we thought that guy on the radio might have been transmitting from. Old bunch of run down abandoned buildings. Creepy neighborhood. Place is to quiet, even though there are tons of people there. Then I gotta get you back to the hospital before y'all turn into pumpkins."
Victor Lange
Player, 65 posts
Mon 24 Sep 2018
at 23:25
  • msg #350

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In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 349):

"Sounds like a whirlwind tour. Since we have such a busy day, let's get this show on the road."
Jess
GM, 132 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 26 Sep 2018
at 17:44
  • msg #351

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Getting on to the main road is a bit rough. There is a lot of debris, and it is slick here and there, but once you get onto the main street, it is pretty smooth, even though he has to weave in and out of the stalled out traffic. You get on I225 soon after, which is in rough shape. Sergeant Washington explains that it was damaged during the panic after the nuke went off. There are work crews on the highway pulling vehicles off, using nothing but manpower and ropes. The highway was still clogged from when the Thanksgiving Day Massacre happened, that the scramble to get out of Aurora after Buckley went was nothing short of a disaster. This route only recently became accessible again, and the only reason why is that it also leads to the market, which is still an important part of the Metropolitan area.

He takes you down to the main entrance of the base after. The ride there is quiet. You see lots of fire damage in the neighborhoods you are passing through from the firestorms created by the blast. Those in the front seat hear a ticking coming from Washington's coat pocket. He pulls out a small gieger counter and examines it. Rads are up today because of the wind, but nothing to worry about because of the short time you will be here, he reassures you. Eventually you see an abandoned military checkpoint ahead, and the damage beyond begins to get a lot worse. Homes and businesses destroyed because of exposed gas lines, Damage from fire is everywhere. No building is untouched, even though most are at least partially standing.

He drives around the blockade and then up the road. Large portions of it look like a regular subdivision, the same style of house in every lot. Some of the area is starting to show not only the damage from the thermal effects, but there is pressure damage here. Most of it that hasn't burned is missing parts, a door blasted from it's hinges, the roof torn off and thrown down the street. You can see the remains of the large bug eye looking radar domes in the distance, standing as monuments to the base's former glory. The rubble in the street starts to become less and less traversable as you go, and the truck gets stuck a few times. All the while the tick tick tick from Washington's coat pocket seems to go on, like some kind of deranged pocket watch. There are signs of recent activity. FEMA has been through, making their documentation of the doors, clearing away the dead, trying to prevent the spread of radiation and disease.

You didn't notice when it happened, but the area becomes open, and in the distance you see the crater. Washington stops the truck, explaining that they can't go any further because the roads are shot, and there still is a major radiation issue ahead. The sky is gray, but feels like it should be dark here. Like it's something obscene, something to shamefully look away from. The weight of the crime here starts to sink in. So many lives taken by one of your own.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:49, Wed 26 Sept 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 108 posts
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 07:18
  • msg #352

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In reply to Jess (msg # 351):

I survey the damage caused by the thermonuclear explosion. "Ain't nothing here to do. The dead are dead and that is not going go change. We can, however, move on and find those responsible and send them to the after life to attone for their crimes. Continue, Sgt. Washington."
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 4 posts
Thu 27 Sep 2018
at 14:59
  • msg #353

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It takes a bit of doing, but Sgt Washington turns the truck around. "Hate coming out here. It's like I am walking around on someones grave. I think Barrel Rider wanted to see what kind of man you would be dealing with. We are gonna go see Wally next. This guy is scum. Runs a pit fighting rink in the empty lot behind his business. Used to be a pawn shop owner. He can be a good source for rumors. He was the one that got us in range of that transmitter for that guy on the radio. Guy is a dick though. Watch yourselves and don't trust him. Always have his information verified by a second source." Washington says as he drives you out of the ruins.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 7 posts
Sat 29 Sep 2018
at 19:47
  • msg #354

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Jim spends the entire trip leaving the detonation site quite and pensive. It's pretty clear that he holds himself at least partially responsible for the attack, as he was the one who delivered Ellis and the bomb to Buckley. Grim determination lines his features as inside he swears revenge on the man who did this to his fellow Americans.
Victor Lange
Player, 66 posts
Sun 30 Sep 2018
at 17:47
  • msg #355

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In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 354):

The trip to the crater seems to have nullified Victor's flippant attitude. He is angered that one of our own could do this, especially to our own people. He is frustrated that the perpetrator has not yet been caught. He is saddened at the extreme loss of life. His demeanor changes, the sullenness apparent on his face.

"I will be very glad to catch this sonofabitch and bring him in, although I cannot guarantee he'll make it back and if he does, it certainly won't be without needing a trip to medical. I have never been able to understand man's inhumanity to his fellow man. I'm ready hunt him down and given the chance, would love to be the one to execute him after a speedy trial."
Jess
GM, 133 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 05:29
  • msg #356

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The truck ride to Wally's is uncomfortable. There have been few road repairs here and there is dead traffic all over the place. You once heard some egghead talking about how much damage the EMP bursts did to America's electronic network, how it was more than expected. It didn't seem real until the tenth or eleventh car you have to carefully weave around and the blind alley you slow to a crawl going through because the shadows haven't allowed the sun to do it's work and melt the snow. Washington is an adept driver, and seems to know his way through the maze that has formed in this part of Aurora. Soon the roads become somewhat clearer. What would have been a twenty minute drive took you the better part of the afternoon to get to.

There are people here. Many of them seem to have used whatever is available to keep warm. Torn blankets, several jackets, towels, you even see a guy who wrapped himself up in a Colorado State Flag. They huddle over barrel fires, almost all of them look like they haven't eaten enough. One thing you notice is the lack of soldiers. There are armed men everywhere, but none of them seem to look like police, militia, or soldiers. Several look like gang members, others just seem to be armed.

You pull up to a large strip mall. (OOC: I have a Google Maps link in the Game Links area that shows you where you are. Looks different, but the layout is pretty much the same.) The building you are going to was an old pawn shop. Now it has been heavily fortified, you see guards on the roof, and there is a large metal fence around the building. You see part of a sign leaning up against the wall that was probably the original building's, but there is a new billboard replacing it. On it it says WALLY'S EVENT PLAZA. The back area of the building is fenced in, twice. The outer area looks like where a crowd would go to watch the inner area, which while it was a blacktop parking lot, it is now a makeshift arena.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 109 posts
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 06:03
  • msg #357

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 356):

[OOC: You wouldn't have a quick overview map and a short head count of the opposition available, would you?]
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 8 posts
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 16:45
  • msg #358

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Jim climbs out of the back of the truck, facing Wally's Event Plaza.

"Real friendly place they got here," Jim quietly says, pointing at the barricades and armed men with his chin.
Jess
GM, 134 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 1 Oct 2018
at 16:47
  • msg #359

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 357):

OOC: I am planning on it. Child got in my way.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 110 posts
Tue 2 Oct 2018
at 11:02
  • msg #360

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In reply to Jess (msg # 359):

[OOC: Life: always disruptive of our fantasies]
Jess
GM, 135 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 5 Oct 2018
at 16:40
  • msg #361

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(OOC: I will post some maps this weekend. Unless you are planning on shooting up the joint, it shouldn't matter right now. I am going to continue before I loose my train of thought with where I am going with this.)

You see 4 guys up on the top of the building. Two are speaking with each other towards the middle, one is sitting in a lawn chair looking west, the other is standing looking north and east. There is an armed guard at each entrance, rifles slung. The pits look like there is a guard tower on each end that could easily hold one or two guys, and the make shift stands on the other side of the strip mall looks like they have guard stations set up on the roofs of the buildings, facing in. Sgt. Washington tells you that they have huge fights in that pit. Not one on one, but more of a minimum of 20 guys in there fighting each other to see who is the last standing. The victor gets the pot, usually trade goods or food tickets from the government. The government has rules about trading in gold, so they don't usually have any in the "official" pot, but there are rumors that they have some to award in the back rooms for especially good fighters. The local gangs use it as a recruiting area, as well as a semi-legal place to fight one another. That is the reason the Denver government lets it stay open. While they are at each others throats, they are less of a hindrance to the recovery effort. The problem is, is that the events taking place in Aurora seem to be changing from minor gang warfare to open insurgency, and Wally's seems to be caught in the middle. It is why he is so cooperative.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 111 posts
Sat 6 Oct 2018
at 04:54
  • msg #362

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In reply to Jess (msg # 361):

[OOC: We never "plan" to shoot up things, it just happens. ;-) ]

"You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. Maybe it is time to see how 'cooperative' Wally really is." I say, adjusting the strap on my M4. "It is just guns in the hands of other people make me nervous."
Jess
GM, 136 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 9 Oct 2018
at 14:23
  • msg #363

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Sergeant Washington leads you into the building. You hear the guards up top. All but the one in the chair seem to be drunk. He watches you pretty closely, the others pay you no mind. The guard at the door, is entirely different. He sees you coming and immediately tenses up. A tall skinny bald white man, with a 12 gauge held at the ready. He looks you over. "Sergeant Washington. Why are you bringing these strangers around. Wally isn't gonna like this."

He pauses, gives you the third degree and turns and presses some buttons on an intercom that you can see crudely wired to the inside of the building. The intercom crackles "What?". The guard replies "Washington's here, and he brought some buddies" "Whatever, send them in" the man on the other end of the intercom says, sounding almost bored. A click on the door says it's unlocked. "Go on in fellas. Keep your gear in a happy place, and there won't be any trouble".
Jorg Mendez
Player, 112 posts
Wed 10 Oct 2018
at 06:02
  • msg #364

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In reply to Jess (msg # 363):

"We ain't gonna be no trouble slim. We are new in town and Washington here is showing us the sites. Rest easy, nothing bad is gonna happen today.", I say, flashing an all teeth grin at him before following Washington into the building.
Jess
GM, 137 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 10 Oct 2018
at 14:21
  • msg #365

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Entering the pawn shop door, you see a mostly empty room. There are several bare shelves pushed haphazardly up against the walls. The one exception being towards the back. The section where the pawn shop has always sold guns still seems to be set up to do so. Several rifles and shotguns of various makes line the back wall, and the glass case in front of them has several handguns laid out on felt. There are also boxes and baggies filled with ammunition on the smaller shelves below the rifles. One glass case has several large knives of various sorts laid out as well. You notice another area has several medieval weapons, as well as bats and several bows and crossbows of various makes and quality. There are signs on the wall. A list of registration rules for the pit fight, a sign stating all sales are final, a sign stating that the owner has the right to refuse service to anyone. Small passive aggressive notes line are taped to the glass case, such as no disassembling firearms and you break it, you bought it. A large American Flag drapes over a door on the other side of the glass. A small white box sits with buttons and a speaker on it sits on the counter, along with papers and an ashtray. The room smells heavily of weed and gun oil.
Wally
NPC, 1 post
Wed 10 Oct 2018
at 14:28
  • msg #366

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A man is sitting on a stool behind the counter. He is short, maybe 5'2", and heavy set. He is balding, the hair on the side of his head has been straightened out regardless. He has a thin mustache and goatee and is wearing sunglasses. He is wearing a blue sweatsuit with a blue tweed jacket over the top. He has a tactical belt around his waist, which holds a large caliber single action revolver. He smiles, and his breath smells of chewing tobacco and alcohol.

"Washington! I did not know you had new fellas in town! They look beefy, maybe you can convince them to go in the pit. I'd give them good odds."
Jess
GM, 138 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 10 Oct 2018
at 14:29
  • msg #367

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OOC: If you guys want something special here, he has most American common sporting guns available. I'd roll for anything else.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 113 posts
Fri 12 Oct 2018
at 12:42
  • msg #368

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In reply to Jess (msg # 367):

[OOC: I don't need anything in particular.]
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 9 posts
Sat 13 Oct 2018
at 04:38
  • msg #369

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Jim strolls around the room, browsing the available weapons. He is genuinely looking for anything of interest in the wares for sale, but uneasy due to the rough nature of the area.

[OOC: Basically my observation skill is on a hair trigger. That being said, Jim has a passing interest in old revolvers. Can I attempt to ID the gun on the guy's hip?]
Jess
GM, 139 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 17:39
  • msg #370

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 369):

It is an older, probably seventies era Ruger, probably a .44 or .357 Magnum single action. It is well maintained, but it also looks like he hasn't shot it a lot either.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 21:47, Wed 17 Oct 2018.
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 5 posts
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 17:41
  • msg #371

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"That isn't what we are here for Wally. We are looking for information about the air base. You hear anything?"
Wally
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 17:46
  • msg #372

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Wally hesitates for a moment, looking concerned and a bit startled. "You still on about that are you.". He coughs. All the sudden, he looks like he wants to be anywhere else. "Look man, last time I told you anything, they killed the guy that got me the information. Barb doesn't want me telling you anything about that!"
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 10 posts
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 22:14
  • msg #373

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In reply to Wally (msg # 372):

Jim first glances at Jorge and Victor, then looks up at Wally, cocks his brow and grins,

"So, what you're sayin' friend...is you do know something?"
Wally
NPC, 3 posts
Tue 16 Oct 2018
at 22:56
  • msg #374

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"I don't actually, but I might be persuaded to send you to a guy who does. What are you willing to spend for it? Only way I can convince my wife that the risk is worth it."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 114 posts
Thu 18 Oct 2018
at 11:36
  • msg #375

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In reply to Wally (msg # 374):

"Wally, I do not believe you are aware of the risk that is standing right here inthe room with you. However, today is our mandatory "don't do bad stuff"-day, so what have you got in mind?. We are always kind of the generous with the government's money, as long as the information is good. If not, we may have to come back on one of our non-mandatory days and get rid of the drunks you got hanging around on your roof".

[OOC: sorry if somethings turn out a little incoherent. Recovering from knee surgery in the hospital and the pain drugs are not up to snuff]
Victor Lange
Player, 67 posts
Fri 19 Oct 2018
at 13:52
  • msg #376

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 375):

Giving my best menacing glare as I look around the room.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 11 posts
Fri 19 Oct 2018
at 15:51
  • msg #377

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Jim grins a bit wider after Jorge finishes,

"My friend Jorge, here...he doesn't usually play around about these kinda things. Gotta, whatcha call it? An it itchy trigger finger. Now, me personally? I like to talk. So, Wally...what'll it be? We doing this the easy way or the hard way?"
Wally
NPC, 4 posts
Mon 22 Oct 2018
at 04:39
  • msg #378

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"Hey hey hey guys, no need to be like that. I've got people to answer to, just the same as you. Alright. Fine," Wally backs away nervously. "Look, I'll tell you what. There is a guy that comes in from somewhere out of town, sells me guns on the cheap, gambles heavy in the arena. He usually i here on Fridays" (OOC: Today is Tuesday). "He sees and hears a bunch of stuff. I think he might know something. He he brought in a case of these."

Wally bends down slowly behind the counter, watching your weapons. There is some fear in his eyes. You are not sure it is from you though. He hefts up a wooden crate and about a yard long, and about two feet wide. "There guys, you can't say I'm not uncooperative. You come back on Friday, and I'll introduce to you the guy who brought these in." He taps the box, which you just noticed smells heavily of cosmoline and has Cyrillic lettering on it.

"Uh, you guys can have this. In fact, yes, take them. I don't want them in my store." he says nervously.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 12 posts
Mon 22 Oct 2018
at 13:24
  • msg #379

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"Well, well, well...what have we got here?" Jim walks over and peaks into the crate, already pretty sure of what he's going to see, based on the size of the crate and Wally's reaction to handling it.
Jess
GM, 140 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 22 Oct 2018
at 15:10
  • msg #380

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There is a case of six assault rifles of obvious Russian make, but they do not look familiar to you. See reference image 380 on the Facebook page.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:11, Mon 22 Oct 2018.
Wally
NPC, 5 posts
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 03:30
  • msg #381

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"The guy who brought me those, he'll be here Friday." The more he speaks to you, the more terrified he sounds.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 115 posts
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 07:55
  • msg #382

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In reply to Wally (msg # 381):

"Ok, my friend Wally, so I get this straight: some 'guy' delivers you Russian made weapons in a time where air freight and UPS is a distant memory? This guy has done this more than once and will be here on Friday? Is that correct?" Not waiting for an answer, I turn to Washington: "You need new friends dude."
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 6 posts
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 16:35
  • msg #383

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"Hey, we are getting somewhere. At least that sounds some what useful. I haven't seen any guns like this before, and..." he trails off.
Bad Guy 1
NPC, 1 post
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 16:39
  • msg #384

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A large man with a submachine gun bursts through the door behind the counter where Wally is. "I TOLD YOU TO GET RID OF THEM YOU FAT FUCK!". The man then shoots Wally with a burst from his gun and two others come barrelling through behind him, both armed with shotguns.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 13 posts
Tue 23 Oct 2018
at 16:51
  • msg #385

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Jim draws his pistol while jumping behind the closest cover available.

"FUCKIN' HELL!"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 116 posts
Wed 24 Oct 2018
at 10:26
  • msg #386

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Bad Guy 1 (msg # 384):

Drop to one knee and pop the leader with four rounds center mass from my M4.

[Initiative 5, Str. 8, Small Arms Rifle Asset: 12, Recoil 3).
Jess
GM, 141 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 19:29
  • msg #387

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 386):

Three of your shots go stray (heat of the moment), but the first shot hits pay dirt. You hit him square in the head. (Average shot, rolled a 5, 1 for location, another had hit, but it went through the counter, not his leg. 15 damage, but he failed his CON check, so he's dead before he gets another shot back). His brains splatter out the back of his head and he topples over.

You did roll a 19 and 20 for the last two shots. No jam but the last misfired, though it was easy enough to clear.

Ammo Accounting: -4 5.56N
Victor Lange
Player, 68 posts
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 19:53
  • msg #388

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Bad Guy 1 (msg # 384):

Dropping behind the nearest cover, I pull my pistol and fire 3 rounds and one of the shotgun-wielders.

[Initiative 3, Pistol 12, STR 10, Recoil 2]
Jess
GM, 142 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 20:39
  • msg #389

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 388):

First 2 shots missed, third hit (needed 12, rolled 9), location Right Arm, 8 points. Man freezes up (needed 5 or less, rolled 8). Loses initiative this turn.
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 7 posts
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 20:41
  • msg #390

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Washington crouches and readies his weapon.
Bad Guy 3
NPC, 1 post
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 20:51
  • msg #391

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Bad Guy 3 fires a shot from his shotgun at Sergeant Washington (1-4 on d4, rolled 4). Rolled 1 for hit. GM fudge, no double damage Rolled 6 (abdomen), miss because he had ducked the initiative before.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 14 posts
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 21:07
  • msg #392

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Jim leans out of cover and fires his pistol as fast as he can pull the trigger to cover the fallen sergeant.

"Get Washington!"

[5 Shots of suppressing fire w/M9 Pistol]

[OOC: You are gonna have to walk me through this combat. It's my first time using this system.]
This message was last edited by the player at 03:45, Fri 26 Oct 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 69 posts
Thu 25 Oct 2018
at 21:42
  • msg #393

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In reply to Jess (msg # 389):

Fire another 2 rounds at the one I just hit
Jorg Mendez
Player, 117 posts
Fri 26 Oct 2018
at 10:20
  • msg #394

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 387):

[OOC: Roger, switch the next guy waiting for his ticket to the pearly gate and give him 4 rounds too].
Jess
GM, 143 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 26 Oct 2018
at 14:31
  • msg #395

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Order of Battle, Jim, Jorg-1st; Victor 2nd; Jim, Jorg 3rd; Bad guy 2 & 3 Last

Jim- 5 shots at 2- Average for first roll, needs 20; Difficult for Other rolls, Needs 10: Rolls 6,8,4,3,13
Damage: 1. Location 7,3,9,3, 2 hits to the left arm, legs miss because behind counter. Damage to left arm 2d6: 5 pnts

He is looking pretty haggard, and drops his shotgun

Jorg- 4 shots at 3- Average for first roll, needs 24 first shot, Difficult for other, needs 12 other rolls: Rolls 6, 15, 7, 19. Damage: 3 Location: 2, 3 One shot to each arm Damage to Left Arm: 8 Damage to Right Arm: 14

The second shot whips through his right shoulder, leaving a catastrophic wound, nearly tearing his arm off, a short scream and he falls over.

Victor: 2 shots at 2- Average for first roll, needs 24, second shot needs 12: Rolls 14, 3. Damage: 2. Location: 6,10 1 in abdomen, one in left leg which misses because behind counter. Damage to abdomen: 3

The man staggers, gripping his stomach, then collapses to the floor
Wally
NPC, 6 posts
Fri 26 Oct 2018
at 14:33
  • msg #396

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Apparently, Wally isn't dead. "JESUS CHRIST!! WATCH THE DOOR, THOSE GUYS AREN'T MINE OUTSIDE!!" Wally exclaims with a loud raspy voice.
Jess
GM, 144 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 26 Oct 2018
at 14:34
  • msg #397

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You hear gunfire outside, and there seems to be some sort of commotion at the front door. After a few seconds, you hear the distinct sound of a .50 caliber M2 stuttering.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 118 posts
Sat 27 Oct 2018
at 13:49
  • msg #398

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 397):

In reply to Jess (msg # 397):

"Roger. Vic, Washington, you and me can secure the front! Boxcar, check the back and see if we can get out of here that way. That Ma Deuce is not even goint to notice these 'walls'" I yell over my ringing ears as I check to make sure the '203 has an HEDP loaded.
Jess
GM, 145 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 27 Oct 2018
at 14:06
  • msg #399

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 398):

It is then, that you notice Sergeant Washington lying on the floor bleeding out.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 15 posts
Sat 27 Oct 2018
at 19:10
  • msg #400

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim quickly but carefully moves to the back room of the shop, gun drawn, looking for an escape route for the group [OOC: perception firing on all cylinders as he does so!] Before he exits the main room, he glances over his shoulder at Sgt. Washington and things to himself Man, this is not good...
Jorg Mendez
Player, 119 posts
Sun 28 Oct 2018
at 07:45
  • msg #401

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 399):

"When it rains......" Leaving the window to scoot over to Washington. "Vic, you might be on the door by yourself. I have got to put the insides back inside."

[OOC: Perform first aid on Washington. Medical (Trauma Aid) Asset: 12. Doctor's Medkit available]
This message was last edited by the player at 12:35, Sun 28 Oct 2018.
Jess
GM, 146 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 28 Oct 2018
at 16:25
  • msg #402

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 400):

Going into the back room, you see an area that looks like someone has set the place up to live in there. Near the door are boxes of guns and ammunition, strewn over the floor. A large safe on the other side of the room is hanging from its hinges. There is a divider wall on one side where a bed is set up and a makeshift kitchen. The kitchen has been smashed to pieces. On the other side of the room is a makeshift living room, again torn to shreds. A middle aged woman with a perm is tied up on the couch. She is trying to say something and is using her head an eyes pointing at the opposite wall of the building where several tapestry are hanging, and in one spot, a large American flag. The gag in her mouth keeps her from making any sense.
Jess
GM, 147 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 28 Oct 2018
at 16:27
  • msg #403

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 401):

You start to stabilize Washington. His wounds are severe, but he is not as bad as he had originally looked. (Difficult roll, needs 12, rolled 6)
Jorg Mendez
Player, 120 posts
Mon 29 Oct 2018
at 09:13
  • msg #404

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 403):

"Sgt Washington, at the conclusion of this episode I intend to bring charges against you in accordance to the UCMJ. Despite a direct order not to get shot, you chose to allow the enemy to damage government property, being yourself." I tell Washington as I finish patching him up." I will, however, talk to the others about providing a character witness for your. "
This message was last edited by the player at 10:07, Thu 01 Nov 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 70 posts
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:26
  • msg #405

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 401):

"Got it covered," I yell, as I take up a defensive posture near the door, handgun at the ready.

"What's everyone's condition?"

OoC: Am going on the premise that we have all been too involved with our own battles to pay much attention to others, except for Jorg working on Sgt. Washington.
Jess
GM, 148 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:33
  • msg #406

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 405):

Other than Wally and Sergeant Washington, everyone seems to be in good shape. You do notice that Jim has left the room, you see the entrance to the back open and he is standing near the entrance. He does not look injured.

You hear shouting on the other side of the door. From what you can tell, the guard is seems to be coordinating with someone to go in another entrance to the building.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:35, Tue 30 Oct 2018.
Jess
GM, 149 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:43
  • msg #407

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Observation Checks:

Jorg: None, he is focused on saving the downed Sergeant

Jim: Average check, needs a 24, or per game rules, less than 18, 19, 20: Roll is 3, successful

Victor: Average check, needs 22, or per game rules, less than 18, 19, 20: Roll is 16, successful

Jim, Victor; you both recall that this is a two business building. There is another side to the building with an entrance there opposite of the entrance that you came in from.
Victor Lange
Player, 71 posts
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:45
  • msg #408

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 406):

"Jim, keep an eye on any back doors there. We don't need any surprises. Would do us good to get out of here on the double."
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 16 posts
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:47
  • msg #409

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim speaks up from the other room, "I've got a lady tied up back here, guys."
Victor Lange
Player, 72 posts
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:50
  • msg #410

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 409):

"Well, get her untied and let's find a way out of here. Jorg, is Washington ready to move?"
Jess
GM, 150 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:58
  • msg #411

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The tied up woman is becoming more and more agitated, gesturing with her head towards the back wall. Loud MMMMM MMMMMs coming from her gagged mouth.

Observation check for Jim, Difficult, needs 12, rolls 18, failed. You are so focused on the gagged lady that you don't notice anything out of the usual.
Jess
GM, 151 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 16:58
  • msg #412

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The tied up woman is becoming more and more agitated, gesturing with her head towards the back wall. Loud MMMMM MMMMMs coming from her gagged mouth.

Observation check for Jim, Difficult, needs 12, rolls 18, failed. You are so focused on the gagged lady that you don't notice anything out of the usual.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 17 posts
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 17:00
  • msg #413

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim makes his way over to the lady, quietly telling her "Don't shout," before removing the gag from her mouth.
Jess
GM, 152 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 17:58
  • msg #414

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 413):
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 18 posts
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 18:03
  • msg #415

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Okay, we'll take care of it. I'll be right back," Jim replaces the gag before she can say anything else. No point in giving her a chance at giving them away if she isn't on the up and up, after all.

He walks back into the main room, "Guys, this way. There's a back way out, but we've got four possible bad guys between here and there. We're gonna have to figure out what to do with this lady, too."
Jess
GM, 153 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 30 Oct 2018
at 20:48
  • msg #416

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You realize the fifty that is going off outside seems to slow down it's fire, and there is less small arms fire from the roof. After a few seconds, the sounds from the roof and the fifty stop altogether. You are unsure what that means.

You hear voices coming from the back room now, on the other side of the wall.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 121 posts
Wed 31 Oct 2018
at 09:17
  • msg #417

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 416):

"Washington can be moved. We are set here but I want to take a look at Wally first.", I reply, moving my kit over to Wally. "Martial law is in effect Wally, so you are ordered not to die on me."
Wally
NPC, 7 posts
Wed 31 Oct 2018
at 14:43
  • msg #418

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 417):

"I will be fine, if I didn't crack any ribs. Jesus Christ! This hurts!" Wally groans as you come over. He pulls his shirt out of his pants and you see a kevlar vest. He shoves his hand underneath it in the back. "Oh man, that is gonna bruise, shit!" He then proceeds to stand up. "They tied my wife up?"
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 19 posts
Wed 31 Oct 2018
at 15:23
  • msg #419

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"You guys are probably better with a gun than me, I imagine..." Jim moves to help up Washington and walk him out.
Wally
NPC, 8 posts
Wed 31 Oct 2018
at 15:43
  • msg #420

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Wally seems to recover. He pulls out the revolver from his holster and shouts towards the back room "YOU SONS OF BITCHES TRY TO ROB ME AND TIE UP MY WIFE! I WILL KILL EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU!" and starts moving towards the back room. He seems emboldened by the help he has received.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 122 posts
Thu 1 Nov 2018
at 10:05
  • msg #421

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Wally (msg # 420):

"Wally, STAND DOWN!. Jim, you help Washington and we build a convoy to get out of here, I lead, Jim, Wally and Vic taking care of anyone feelin' the need to follow us. We are going out the back.". I drop my mag and seat a fresh one. "You all good with the plan?"
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 20 posts
Thu 1 Nov 2018
at 14:35
  • msg #422

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim gets Washington to his feet, throwing an arm around him to steady him, "Alright, let's get the hell out of Dodge!"
Jess
GM, 154 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 1 Nov 2018
at 14:42
  • msg #423

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Before Wally seems to register what you have said, you hear noise coming from the other room and Wally, already having his gun drawn, fires into the room. You hear something drop on the floor with a dull thud, then "OH SHIT, THEY GOT TED! KILL EM ALL!!!"

Same as before, in order of initiative.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 123 posts
Fri 2 Nov 2018
at 10:24
  • msg #424

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 423):

I go into overwatch and will put four rounds into the first one through the door.
Victor Lange
Player, 73 posts
Fri 2 Nov 2018
at 17:06
  • msg #425

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 421):

"Got it. Covering the front," I exclaim and I keep my weapon trained on the front door, glancing over my shoulder occasionally, to keep aware of when we move.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 21 posts
Fri 2 Nov 2018
at 17:24
  • msg #426

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim finds cover with Washington, using his body to shield him while keeping a clear line of sight towards the back of the store.
Jess
GM, 155 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 5 Nov 2018
at 15:10
  • msg #427

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 426):

OOC: Your body, or Washington's?
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 22 posts
Mon 5 Nov 2018
at 15:12
  • msg #428

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

[OOC: I'm shielding Washington]
Jess
GM, 156 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 5 Nov 2018
at 15:13
  • msg #429

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

These three are a bit smarter than the guy who came barreling into the room, by staying partially behind the doors and firing from cover, at least two of them anyway. The other has gone prone and is using the dead man as cover.
Jess
GM, 157 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 5 Nov 2018
at 15:15
  • msg #430

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 424):

OOC: Which enemy will you shoot? 1 is on your left, the side with the door, 2 is on the ground behind the dead guy's body. 3 is on the other side of the door.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 124 posts
Tue 6 Nov 2018
at 08:16
  • msg #431

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 430):

[OOC: And the winner is....... lucky number 1!!!]
Jess
GM, 158 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 6 Nov 2018
at 15:26
  • msg #432

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Remembering the rules for recoil this time: First shot Aimed, needs 24 (Miss on 18,19, or 20); second is difficult, needs 12; third difficult, -1 because of recoil, needs 11; fourth difficult, -4 because of recoil (recoil 3, strength 8, 4th shot makes 12 total recoil. 12-8=4 to see my math), needs 8. Left side is exposed. All hits on right side miss.

1st: Hit, rolled 5 Location: 3 (left arm) Damage: 3d6, 7
2nd: Missed, rolled 15
3rd: Hit, rolled 1, double damage Location: 6 (abdomen) Damage: 3d6, 30
4th: Missed, rolled 17

The shock from the 3rd shot causes him to be thrown back. A large pool of blood starts pooling underneath him, and he doesn't move anymore.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 23 posts
Tue 6 Nov 2018
at 16:50
  • msg #433

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim fires two shots with his pistol, center of mass on #2. [Called Shot]
Jorg Mendez
Player, 125 posts
Wed 7 Nov 2018
at 08:25
  • msg #434

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 432):

[OOC: Line up No. 3 for the next turn and next four rounds]
Victor Lange
Player, 74 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 14:43
  • msg #435

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 432):

Keeping my weapon trained on the front door, I turn my head over my shoulder and yell back, "SITREP! What's going on back there?"
Jess
GM, 159 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 16:31
  • msg #436

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Initiative is 3, order is based on Highest Agility score as everyone has an action this initiative. Jim, Victor, Badguy 2, Badguy 3, Jorg

Since I couldn't find an exact rule for the type of shot you are making, I will just up the difficulty level by 2 levels and go with that.

Jim: 2 Shots with M9: No modifier with recoil, recoil 3, total 6, strength: 7. Called shot, Formidable role (1/2 Asset), Needs less than 5: Both shots missed, rolled 12, 11.

Accounting: 2 X 9mmP

Victor uses his time to ask a question and watch the front door.

Badguy 2 fires 3 shots from his Glock 17 at Wally: First 2 shots no recoil modifier, 3rd shot -3, Short range Average rolls: Needs less than 12 for first shot (aimed), needs 6 or less second shot, needs 3 or less for 3rd shot: Rolls 4, 6, and 13. First 2 hit, 3rd misses (I am not going to roll for collateral damage, as Wally is in front of everyone) Damage: 1d6, Penetration: Nil, Roll: 6, 6; Location: 5 (Abdomen) and 7 (Right Leg). First shot fails to penetrate body armor, Wally drops his revolver and doubles over from the impact, kneeling on the ground (looses attack on 1)

Badguy 3 fires 3 shots from his M1 Carbine at Jorg: 3rd shot -3, Short range Average rolls: Needs less than 12 for first shot (aimed), needs 6 or less for second shot (difficult), needs 3 or less for 3rd shot (difficult): Rolls 15, 1, 17. First and third shot hit, second shot is critical hit, double damage. Damage: 2 Penetration: 1-Nil Roll: 7, Location: 8 (Right Leg) 14 points of damage to Right leg, slight wound, -3 to initiative (starting next round)

Jorg fires 4 shots at Badguy 3 with M4: Recoil is 3, First shot (aimed) Average, 24 (needs less than 18 to hit), second shot (difficult) needs 12; third shot (difficult) needs 11, recoil 9, strength 8; fourth shot (difficult), needs 9, recoil 12, strength 8, Roll: 13, 10, 18,11; First 2 shots hit, the others miss, hitting the wall bad guy three is using for cover. Location: 10 (Left leg), 3 (Left Arm); Damage: 3, rolls: 13 to left leg, 16 to left arm. The shot to his leg hits his femoral artery, nearly tearing his leg off. He is dead before he hits the ground.

Accounting: 4 x 5.56mmN
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:32, Fri 09 Nov 2018.
Jess
GM, 160 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 16:37
  • msg #437

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Same initiative as the rest of you, but at the end. Victor, you see two men run by the boarded (relatively speaking, it, they used big chunks of rebar to board it up) up window. (Failed Observation Check, Difficult roll, needed 11 rolled 20, critical failure). You were not sure they are even armed. Someone is pounding on the front door. "OPEN UP IN THERE!!"
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:38, Fri 09 Nov 2018.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 24 posts
Fri 9 Nov 2018
at 17:32
  • msg #438

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim snaps two shots off from his pistol at Badguy #2, still keeping himself physically between them and Sgt. Washington.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 126 posts
Sat 10 Nov 2018
at 06:24
  • msg #439

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 436):

[OOC: ammo expenditure accounted for. 12 rounds remaining in my current magazine].

Seeing the maggot bait get what he most certainly deserved, even if I do not know why, I stand and advance to the door to the back room, putting four rounds into baddy number two before I take cover to the right of the door.
Victor Lange
Player, 75 posts
Mon 12 Nov 2018
at 00:29
  • msg #440

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 437):

"Not by the hair of my chinny, chin, chin" I exclaim at the pounding on the door. "Identify yourself and I'll think about it."
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 18:58, Tue 13 Nov 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 76 posts
Tue 13 Nov 2018
at 18:57
  • msg #441

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 440):

I keep my weapon trained on the front door, waiting for someone to bust through or answer my challenge, keeping an extra eye out for any movement outside.

"Guys, we got company at the front door!"
This message was last edited by the player at 18:57, Tue 13 Nov 2018.
Jess
GM, 161 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 13 Nov 2018
at 19:13
  • msg #442

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim: 2 shots from M9 at badguy 2: Short range, recoil total is 6, str 7, no effect. Needs 18,19, or 20 for first shot, less than 10 for second shot. Rolls: 4 (hits) and 14 (misses), location: 1 (head), constitution check, needs less than 6, rolls 15 (failed). Jim shoots badguy 2 in the face. He staggers back into the other room, an audible thump can be heard.

Accounting: -2 shots 9mmP
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:16, Tue 13 Nov 2018.
Jess
GM, 162 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 13 Nov 2018
at 19:15
  • msg #443

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"It's us! Rogers and Bohn. We were in the truck with you! Are you ok? one of the men at the door yells.
Victor Lange
Player, 77 posts
Wed 14 Nov 2018
at 16:50
  • msg #444

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 443):

I make my way over to the door, keeping low to avoid stray rounds from the back room. "Go around back. We've got 3 or 4 trying to come in that way" I tell them, as crouch near the door. "We'll cover things from the inside."
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 25 posts
Wed 14 Nov 2018
at 16:54
  • msg #445

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"We better move, fellas!" Jim grabs Washington and starts helping him towards the backdoor, weapon up.
Jess
GM, 163 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 14 Nov 2018
at 17:58
  • msg #446

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 444):

"Gotcha! We'll meet you there." the man on the other side of the door replies. You now see the moving bodies moving around the other way, you count two, and they look like GI's
Jess
GM, 164 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 14 Nov 2018
at 18:02
  • msg #447

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

There is a chaotic disconnect that happens, with Victor watching the front door and Jorg and Jim moving forward into the other shop. All three of the men who came in are that way are very dead. The door on the other side is swinging from a hinge, creaking. Those who went that way soon see the two GIs you rode with that were in the truck come to the door. "GODDAMN! What did they do to Sarge!" one explains as he sees Jim carrying an unconscious Sergeant Washington.
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 26 posts
Wed 14 Nov 2018
at 18:24
  • msg #448

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jim nods towards Sergeant Washington, "Give me a hand with him, guys. We gotta get to a hospital post haste. I'm guessing it's clear outside?"
Jess
GM, 165 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 14 Nov 2018
at 20:13
  • msg #449

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 448):

"Yeah, yeah, we're clear. Didn't you hear the fifty?" Doesn't matter, drunk assholes didn't give us any trouble." the man you remember now as Private Rogers says, slinging his weapon and moving to help you.

"I'll go see if everyone else is ok" says Private Bohn, moving towards the front of the building.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:16, Wed 14 Nov 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 78 posts
Thu 15 Nov 2018
at 02:46
  • msg #450

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 449):

Holstering my weapon, I turn and enter the back room and survey the damage. "Dammit Boxcar, what the hell? Looks like you didn't need me along on this trip. You guys had all the fun."
Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett
player, 27 posts
Thu 15 Nov 2018
at 02:59
  • msg #451

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Next time it's all yours, I promise," Jim frowns for a second, holstering his sidearm and leaning on the wall, "You two okay? Anyone beside Washington get hit?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 127 posts
Thu 15 Nov 2018
at 08:24
  • msg #452

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jim 'Boxcar' Garrett (msg # 451):

"Walley and the Missus are coming with us! I want to know who these buttholes were!". I perform a cursory check of the tangoes for any useful intel (IDs, Documents, Maps, Unit IDs, etc.).
Wally
NPC, 9 posts
Fri 16 Nov 2018
at 15:42
  • msg #453

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"They were punk ass skum is who they were. Come to rob me. Told me to get rid of you when you all came in. They killed Vern and Travis. They caught me when I didn't have a tourney going on and I didn't have any guards. Fuckers!" Wally groans when hearing Jorg mention wanting to know who they were. "I recognize these shitheads. Were in here a few weeks ago to and lost some big money to me in the ring. Guess they wanted their money back. Sorry about being so cryptic, and thanks fellas for saving me and the harpy in the back. If I can have some help to the couch in the back and help me wrap this wound, I'd be happy to tell you about those AN-94s I was gonna give you", he says as he pushes himself up to the counter.
Jess
GM, 166 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 16 Nov 2018
at 15:42
  • msg #454

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 452):

It appears that they are all dead. You and your team were especially lethal in this engagement.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 128 posts
Sat 17 Nov 2018
at 13:35
  • msg #455

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 454):

"Well thanks Walley, for being so forthcoming. These guys weren't. You might want to tell their and your friends that, for the next time they meet us!"
Jess
GM, 167 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 15:33
  • msg #456

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Going to assume everyone is binding wounds, unbinding Wally's wife and helping Wally to the couch in the back in order to move the plot along.
Wally
NPC, 10 posts
Mon 19 Nov 2018
at 15:55
  • msg #457

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Wally pulls his tattered shirt off, and slowly peels his armor off. It is heavily damaged and it won't be of use to him anymore. After that, he moves the shirt he has underneath aside and you see a massive bruise where the shotgun blast hit him. He heaves a huge sigh. "Those fucks! Goddammit! Anyway fellas, they guy who sold those guns to me will be here on Friday. I wasn't lying about any of that. Hard to have a civilized conversation when your wife is tied up in the back and guys are rifling through your stuff threatening to kill you. The thing is, those rifles were the new Soviet standard, but only a few front line units got them and special forces got them. Very uncommon. Especially for Denver Colorado. I am pretty sure the guys who have been arming these yahoos in the streets are the same guys that brought those guns over. You'll understand when you meet Greg on Friday. Guy is a greedy little shit, and he has been selling whoever brought this shit in to the country's good stuff on the side for a while now. Thing is, Greg is part of a local gang, one of the ones who have been riling up everyone in the streets." He pauses, rubbing his chest.

He asks for a beer out of a little mini fridge he has set up. After getting it he continues. "Greedy and stupid, that kid is, but somehow he found where whoever is hiding their weapons and has been sneaking off with them. Whoever is behind this will straight up kill this guy when they find out. But maybe you can wring some info out of him.

"Thanks again guys for your help. I have a bottle of whisky in the cupboard up there you can have, and I have some meds in the Fridge in the other room you can have. Mostly antibiotics, but there is some ketamine and some insulin in there. Just don't kill my business and take it all. I will probably need some of the antibiotics to keep this leg from puffin up and fallin off"
This message was last edited by the player at 06:05, Mon 05 Oct 2020.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 129 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2018
at 08:30
  • msg #458

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Wally (msg # 457):

"The question is whether your friend will show on Friday after what happened here today If I wanted to drive over to his place and ask if he is still coming, where would I find him?"
Wally
NPC, 11 posts
Tue 20 Nov 2018
at 17:20
  • msg #459

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"I have no idea. Usually I do, and I would be very forthcoming if I did. Washington has been good to me. I owe him, and now I owe you. If I knew how to track him down, I'd tell you, but you know how it is..." Wally spreads his hands and shrugs.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:27, Tue 20 Nov 2018.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 130 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 09:13
  • msg #460

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Wally (msg # 459):

"Ok, Wally, we're good. So, that means we come back on Friday. Do you have a time you are expecting him or should we show up on Thursday to be sure?"
Wally
NPC, 12 posts
Wed 21 Nov 2018
at 20:32
  • msg #461

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"He's usually here when we open the arena round five to do some bidding." His eyes go wide. "Hey, I bet you guys would do great in the pit. Whaddya say, come in do your business with this guy, then get in arena and see how you do? Bet I'd make big bucks offa you!"
Victor Lange
Player, 79 posts
Tue 27 Nov 2018
at 02:27
  • msg #462

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Wally (msg # 461):

"Well Wally, that all depends on the rules. You know, we gotta keep our faces pretty for them recruiting posters."
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 8 posts
Tue 27 Nov 2018
at 04:29
  • msg #463

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Sergeant Washington stirs. "Fuck you and your crooked ass fighting rink Wally. One of these days, you will have to pay that butcher's bill, and I hope whoever does it shows you as much mercy as you show those kids that fight out there." groans Washington. "Can we get outta here? I have had about enough of Wally's bullshit for today" he says with as much bitterness as he could summon.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 131 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2018
at 13:21
  • msg #464

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 463):

"Yeah, we can roll on out I guess. No one else to kill here." motioning Washington and the other two soldiers out. "Wally, if someone gets wind about our planned returned, we will return and not to fight in your cages but you will definitely being seein' us real close up, if you get my drift."
Wally
NPC, 13 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2018
at 16:09
  • msg #465

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"Sure guys, sure. No one will get a peep outta me." Wally replies, placing his pointer finger and thumb together and moving it like a zipper across his mouth. "I'm not looking to get myself killed" He glares at Washington.
Jess
GM, 168 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 28 Nov 2018
at 16:22
  • msg #466

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Getting Washington out to the truck is a bit of a task, now that you realize how tall the man is. Outside you see signs of the battle Rogers and Bohn had with the men on the roof. There are a few small arms hits on the truck, but it is still operable. One of the men dangles off of the roof, his belt caught on the gutter. Large exit wounds scatter his back. A Kalishnikov hangs by the straps.

The chair where the one guard was sitting is still there, but the fabric has been shredded, and you can see blood stains on it. You also cannot see the third man on the roof either, presumably they are laying on the roof where you can't see them. Bohn takes the wheel.

"Where we headed sirs? Do I go back to base to take care of him, or do I keep up with the tour?", pointing his thumb to the back of the truck where Washington is laying.
Victor Lange
Player, 80 posts
Wed 28 Nov 2018
at 19:05
  • msg #467

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 466):

"We better go ahead and turn back.  Washington needs medical attention and Jorg, looks like you took a hit too.  Let's go back, get you guys patched up and try again tomorrow. "
Jorg Mendez
Player, 132 posts
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 09:13
  • msg #468

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 467):

"Besides, need to replace the ammo and probably hose off Washington's seat. No way we are going to pass a surprise inspection with dirty seats. Let's move on!"
Jess
GM, 169 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 29 Nov 2018
at 19:16
  • msg #469

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Driving back is just as grim, though the route is more direct, now that you don't have to stop at Buckley. Fire damage, people standing along side of the street going about their business, most looking tired and haggard, the occasional small group of dogs. You have seen it many times before. The day is growing darker.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:14, Thu 13 Dec 2018.
Victor Lange
Player, 81 posts
Tue 4 Dec 2018
at 14:31
  • msg #470

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 469):

"Jorg, how's that wound? I know the saying goes, 'Physician, heal thyself', but I don't think you're supposed to take it literally. Sergeant Washington, hold on there and we'll get you back to base and get you taken care of."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 133 posts
Tue 4 Dec 2018
at 15:19
  • msg #471

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 470):

"Tis merely a flesh wound., said in a corny English accent. Nothin time and my friend Jack will not cure."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 134 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2018
at 14:52
  • msg #472

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 471):

[OOC: Radio check, over.]
Jess
GM, 170 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 13 Dec 2018
at 15:13
  • msg #473

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: To allow things to move along a bit (remember that last X-mas, everyone was busy and couldn't always post), I am going to post the roll I had for Boxcar in descending levels of skill. If you don't see a post here for you, it is because it is private, and we will wait and see!
Jorg Mendez
Player, 135 posts
Sun 16 Dec 2018
at 11:08
  • msg #474

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 473):

"Guys, either there was a sale at walmart on gray windbreakers or we have picked up some fans. Keep your eyes out, covertly of course, for guys in heavy, gray windbreakers,stocking caps, jeans and well made boots. The last part definitely makes them suspicous and I need some new boots anyway."
Victor Lange
Player, 82 posts
Sun 16 Dec 2018
at 20:40
  • msg #475

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 474):

"Gotcha, Doc.  What do you suppose the odds are that they'll have your size?"
Jess
GM, 171 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 17 Dec 2018
at 15:34
  • msg #476

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

It becomes apparent that you are obviously being tracked. Your driver asks you what you want him to do after the last one. "It isn't a state secret that you guys operate out of the hospital, but I am not sure we want to openly verify that. Ya want me to pull over? That guy is still back there."

Sure enough, you see the last guy you saw is still back there. He has something in his hands, and is still watching you.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 136 posts
Tue 18 Dec 2018
at 09:37
  • msg #477

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 476):

"Roger. We need to get out and have a chat with this guy. Please, nobody kill him. It will be difficult to question him then."

To the driver: "Throw it in reverse and then get as close as you can. The rest of us will then dismount and nail this guy."
Victor Lange
Player, 83 posts
Tue 18 Dec 2018
at 14:14
  • msg #478

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 477):

"I second that thought.  HUMINT seems to be the best way to gather Intel and i'm sure he knows something.  I hope HQ has a good supply of rubber hoses."
Jess
GM, 172 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 18 Dec 2018
at 15:09
  • msg #479

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Your driver nods and comes to a stop. He throws it into reverse and with some surprising agility and finesse, he backs up rapidly down the street and manages to parallel park right next to the man in the parka.

The man doesn't seem like he is surprised at all by your actions, and even walks up to the passenger side window and knocks on it, despite the fact that you can hear the fifty in the back follow his position.
Victor Lange
Player, 84 posts
Tue 18 Dec 2018
at 18:17
  • msg #480

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 479):

[OoC: Do we recognize this guy? He seems awfully comfortable approaching an armed military vehicle.]

I slowly draw my handgun while keeping an eye on the 'gentleman'. [OoC: Is he on the same side of the vehicle as I am, or the other?]

"Sir, kindly step back from the vehicle, keeping your hands where we can see them!"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 137 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2018
at 08:05
  • msg #481

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 480):

I dismount on the passengers side and scan the street opposite our Hummer.
Jess
GM, 173 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 20 Dec 2018
at 23:23
  • msg #482

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The man is on the passenger's side. Jorg hops out beside him. The gunner levels the M2 at him. The man calmly puts his hands up and backs off.

You do not recognize him. He is very much someone who if you hadn't noticed that he was dressed like the others, you wouldn't have noticed him at all in a crowd.
CIA
NPC, 1 post
Thu 20 Dec 2018
at 23:29
  • msg #483

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Bout time you guys noticed us. We'd like to talk to you if you are willing. We have information about what you are working on that you don't have." the man says in cool, calm collected voice. He doesn't seem at all intimidated by the machine gun pointed at him or the SF standing near him. His expression is bland, like he has been standing around in the cold all day and done with it.
Victor Lange
Player, 85 posts
Fri 21 Dec 2018
at 01:02
  • msg #484

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to CIA (msg # 483):

[OoC]: I get out of the vehicle, move to keep the engine compartment between me and the gentleman and scan the area for others that take an unusual interest in the proceedings.
CIA
NPC, 2 posts
Fri 21 Dec 2018
at 16:08
  • msg #485

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"Look guys, I know how it looks. Bunch of guys in matching jackets and good boots watching your every move is a bit alarming. That's good. You have good instincts. So we work for the rightful government of this great country, and we will be damned if we let the Russians get a bigger hold in this area than they have. Will you hear me out? It won't take long."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 138 posts
Sat 22 Dec 2018
at 13:20
  • msg #486

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to CIA (msg # 485):

"Great, another spook. Thought they were all busy analyzing [Stressing Anal] the situation to prevent the outbreak of World War III. Better late than never. Go ahead and talk, it is your dollar."
CIA
NPC, 3 posts
Fri 28 Dec 2018
at 15:55
  • msg #487

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"So look fellas, we know Barrel Rider runs a good ship over there, and he's strapped for resources, but his office is leaky as all get out. You have yourself at least one person working for the other side in there. His name is Jacob Hurst, and he has been feeding your info out to the people you are hunting. Also, we have enough information to confirm that you are looking for Russians. Hurst has had ties to KGB and the GRU for a long time. He has been playing the part of a defense analyst, and with the DIA's lack of a central background check database and need for manpower, he wormed his way in. The guys you are looking for have everything you have because of this guy. It's why you were ambushed on the way here." He says clearly.

"You are probably thinking that the leak is problem with us too, don't worry, our guy won't be there when you get back. This was getting out of control, and people's lives were at risk, so we felt the need to let you know it was going on. About two blocks ahead," he rattles off an address, "there is a dead drop for you under a trash can by an acorn tree. It has the info we have on Hurst. It's not a lot, but it will be enough to justify getting rid of him. Good luck guys, you won't see me again." With that, he calmly turns and starts walking away.
Victor Lange
Player, 86 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2018
at 14:44
  • msg #488

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 486):

"What do you think, Doc? Should we trust him and this dead drop?" I holster my weapon and prepare to get back in the vehicle.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 139 posts
Mon 7 Jan 2019
at 08:00
  • msg #489

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 488):

"Been one of those days when you need to drop another spook dead, but we can check out the lead. We definitely need to approach the drop carefully so. Not the first time someone walked voluntarily into a IED."
Victor Lange
Player, 87 posts
Mon 7 Jan 2019
at 16:11
  • msg #490

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 489):

"I'll go scout ahead, see if anyone is watching the drop, since it's only a couple blocks away."

[Observation Asset: 12  Stealth Asset:  11  Tracking Asset:  10]
Jess
GM, 174 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 9 Jan 2019
at 15:32
  • msg #491

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged



The gunner on the truck follows Victor as long as he can see him, and continues to cover the street going forward with the fifty. The driver keeps the engine idling, ready to move at the first sign of violence. The spook picked a good spot to talk to you. The area is dead. It is eerie, No sounds come from the area except the occasional creak from the buildings settling or the wind blowing through the trees. The area you are in is mostly residential, and the damage that comes with long deserted homes is evident. Doors hanging from their hinges, broken glass. Tree limbs lying in the yards and on roofs. No one has called these buildings home in a while.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 140 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2019
at 10:44
  • msg #492

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 491):

I make sure the magazine is sitting properly before thinking about what is on the menu for tonight. I am hoping meatloaf with mashed potatoes but it has been one of those that will mean it is probably chicken fricasse.
Victor Lange
Player, 88 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2019
at 21:44
  • msg #493

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 492):

I return to the vehicle and pull the envelope from my pocket.  "Got it.  Let's head back, I'm hungry. "
Jorg Mendez
Player, 141 posts
Mon 14 Jan 2019
at 12:20
  • msg #494

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 493):

"Once around the park and then home, James!"
Jess
GM, 175 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 14 Jan 2019
at 19:13
  • msg #495

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The drive back is quiet. Washington groans a few times, but you can see he is trying his hardest to remain quiet. It has gotten colder too. You can see your breath, and the clouds cover the sky and you can feel it is going to snow. Winter since the bombs fell have been way to long, and it has been cold, even for mid-February.

When you get to the hospital, some men come out to take both Jorg and Sgt Washington to get medical treatment. They do have some ok facilities left, and can meet most of their medical needs from this place. It is actually nice to be in a room without dust or damage, well lit, and clean, as opposed to some of the places you have spent time healing in recently.

Everyone gets beans again for lunch, though they do include a peanut butter sandwich along with it. There will be a special tonight for dinner you hear, mainly they will be making some sort of stew with actual meat in it.

Debriefing takes place after Jorg is let out of his room. Barrel Rider looks at the information you brought them. The dead drop he doesn't open, but passes it on to his secretary who leaves with it. The AN-94s he takes special interest in. They are very much Russian. The Reds didn't start issuing them to front line troops until around 1997, which means they are uncommon except in their special forces community. He definitely is interested in any information about the CIA informant you can give him. He seems worried that he has a leaky operation.

Washington will live, and will make a full recovery. He tells you that the dead drop didn't give him any actionable intelligence, but if it is true, there has been an effort by Soviet intelligence, probably the GRU, to keep US and then later, the MIL Gov forces tied down in Colorado while they pursued operations in Texas and the southwest. It also points to a mole inside his own office by these Russian forces, as some of the information they have can be confirmed to have come from the operations center. Barrel Rider seems disgusted with himself and says that there will be new operating procedures from here on out.

The debriefing is long and exhausting. Dinner has rolled around, and you eat a watery stew (it even has some sort of meat in it) with a chunk of bread for dinner and retire, exhausted from a long day. Barrel Rider still wants you to check out where they had originally tracked the radio tomorrow. He seems to be impressed with your skills and wants to see if you can find something that may have been "overlooked" at that location. You have the feeling that you may miss having a full nights sleep after this.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 142 posts
Tue 15 Jan 2019
at 15:38
  • msg #496

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 495):

[OOC: What amount of time passes before we are mission capable again? What is our current wound status? Are there any record keeping things we need to worry about?]
Jess
GM, 176 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 17 Jan 2019
at 22:14
  • msg #497

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 496):

OOC: Sergeant Washington will be laid up for a while, but there are others that can take you out. Your wound was a scratch. They give you a bandage and some antibiotic cream, and have a small number of antibiotics to keep it from getting infected, and you will be operational again by that Friday deadline with Wally. Barrel Rider gives you new supplies to replace what has been used so far.
Jess
GM, 177 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 18 Jan 2019
at 20:10
  • msg #498

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The days you have to wait until you can go out again are spent developing a routine. There is a morning run through the lower levels that ends up being as tough as any obstacle course between the debris and disarray of those levels. Barrel Rider has you help attempt to find actionable intelligence in report after report. It becomes tedious. You learn that most of the Mil Gov forces in Europe are in the process of coming home, that there is a drought forming in the Midwest and mass migrations are expected when summer starts. There are large raider forces in northern Texas and Arkansas that are threatening the American forces in Oklahoma, and you learn that the Division Cuba in Texas has found a large oil source. They have used it to consolidate much of the state and have moved several of it's elite forces back in to Mexico City to reestablish and support the allied government there. It does not look like Mexico will be pushed out of the Southwest any time soon. Civ Gov seems to be readying a move to the Midwest as well, probably Wisconsin. There have been several scattered fights with their forces, and it seems as though they are here to stay for a while.

Another faction in all of this seems to pop up in most of your reports, a far right survivalist group with ties to the wealthy elite from before the war as well as several hate groups called New America has been recovering from loosing their leader, and seems to be consolidating their presence in places like Florida and Idaho. They have what essentially is an army, that is at the moment, better supplied than many Mil Gov and Civ Gov forces in those areas.

No leads come up during this time, and eating beans and eggs (turns out there is a chicken coop on the 9th floor) with almost every meal is wearisome, though at least you are not going hungry.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 143 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2019
at 06:25
  • msg #499

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 498):

We pass the time, reading page after page of spookese. The day when Wally's friend is supposed to come back cannot come soon enough. "I would kill for pork and beans instead of egg and beans. I mean that literally."
Victor Lange
Player, 89 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2019
at 15:21
  • msg #500

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 499):

"Maybe we should go on a real hunting trip, where we don't have to worry about the game shooting back.  Hell, we come back with a couple wild boar or sheep or dare I even think it...a cow, they'd think we'd just cured cancer. "
Jorg Mendez
Player, 144 posts
Fri 25 Jan 2019
at 08:21
  • msg #501

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 500):

"What, no high-speed lead poisoning? No adrenilin rush as the shrapnel rips through your leg? Where is the fun in that?"

[OOC: From my side, I believe we are doing the paperwork while waiting for Friday. I understood that was the day Wally's friends would show up. We can fast forward, if you all want to]
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 9 posts
Fri 25 Jan 2019
at 15:39
  • msg #502

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Washington gives you a quick breakdown of how Wally's operation works from his bed the morning before you go. "Friday nights are his biggest draw. White boy has like 3-400 people show up just to watch. We've tried breaking it up, but have found that the crime rate in Aurora drops when they are all in one place. It is generally a large brawl in that cage network we saw in the parking lot behind his pawn shop. 20-30 people all kinds of beating on each other. Last one standing takes home the pot. He takes a deep labored breath before continuing. "Security is tight for the most part. The types who come and bet on these matches and the types who fight are not exactly the kind of people you want to be unarmed around, you know what I'm saying? Anyway, yeah, he has like twentyish guys with guns walking perimeter, and an armored Hummer in one of the storefronts that  he knocked out a wall to get it in there. They use it mainly to make sure that no one gets to stupid and tries to attack the rest of the place, or when there are multiple winners. Pretty savage, sirs. And Wally is the worst of the lot of em. Greedy bastard. I'd like to run him out of town or put him up against the wall, but he seems happy to divulge other people's information for us, so...."

"My guys will back you up on this. The whole platoon will be down the street in our Beast to give you support. The guys who were with us the other day will be your guides, and take you to both Wally's and that apartment complex where we tracked down the radio transmissions. Don't trust Wally, don't fight in the arena. It is a meat grinder, and some of those assholes can kill you with minimum effort." You have heard of the Beast, it is what the platoon uses for getting around town, an old M113 with a fifty on it and a dozer blade. It is good to know you will have some backup, but the warning about Wally sits in the back of your head as you head out.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 145 posts
Mon 28 Jan 2019
at 10:32
  • msg #503

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 502):

[OOC: Wouldn't happen to have a map of Wally's shop and environs?]
Jess
GM, 178 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 28 Jan 2019
at 19:44
  • msg #504

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 503):

OOC: If you don't mind waiting, I can try to come up with one this week
Jorg Mendez
Player, 146 posts
Tue 29 Jan 2019
at 10:17
  • msg #505

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 504):

[OOC: OK from my side. It would help planning]
Victor Lange
Player, 90 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2019
at 16:57
  • msg #506

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 505):

OoC: standing by
Jess
GM, 179 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 8 Feb 2019
at 06:10
  • msg #507

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Sorry for the wait. Have a crude map that Sergeant Washington drew for you. You can access it as Map for group three. Please let me know if you can't see it.
Jess
GM, 180 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 8 Feb 2019
at 15:42
  • msg #508

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: It is Friday, all of your ammo that was used in the fight at Wally's are replaced and any wounds sustained are healed. Barrel Rider thinks it is important for one of you to have an AN-94 to use during your investigation, so you can ask questions about them. But he also realizes that an empty assault rifle is not particularly useful in other circumstances, so he will add 6 full 30 round magazines of 5.45X39mm to go with them. Please decide among yourselves who gets the rifle, and I will add it to your character sheet. Let me know before we continue.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 147 posts
Sat 9 Feb 2019
at 16:17
  • msg #509

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 508):

"OK, who wants the big commie gun? Good deal. Never fired and only dropped once."
Victor Lange
Player, 91 posts
Sun 10 Feb 2019
at 02:47
  • msg #510

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 509):

"Lemme take a look at that thing", I say.

OoC: After a thorough investigation of the weapon....

"Do we have somewhere we can safely test this thing? If one of us is gonna depend on this to protect ourselves, I'd like to try it out first."
Barrel Rider
NPC, 15 posts
Sun 10 Feb 2019
at 21:29
  • msg #511

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"We can do that. Best get you checked out on it."
Jess
GM, 181 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 10 Feb 2019
at 21:40
  • msg #512

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider and a DIA guard take you out near the interstate to demonstrate. After you fire a couple of rounds downrange, you select the burst setting.

The guard says "I think the idea behind the burst setting is this: it ups the rate of fire substantially. It is a two round burst of, oh, I think 1200 rpm. The idea is that it spits out the rounds so fast that they hit the same spot on a body armor hit, making it more likely that you penetrate. I am not sold, but then again, I haven't had access to one until now, so I guess we'll find out."

After listening to his spiel, you squeeze the trigger. The burst of two rounds flies out with no recoil, but it is a lot faster than any AK or M16 variant you have ever fired before. It is state of the art, like your M4 SOP MOD or those FN SCARs you heard they were testing right before the nukes launched.

After checking it out a bit more, the only thing you see terribly wrong with it are the old fashioned AK sights. It could do with a red dot scope or at least something more modern. It seems sturdy, and nothing seems to be flying off or sounding like it will break. Typical Russian tech. Sturdy and reliable, very few bells and whistles beyond the two round burst function.

Which leaves you with a big question. Where did a case of these things come from? Barrel Rider explained in the briefing that they only made enough to equip a few front line units and special forces units before the war. This gun is as exotic as it gets, maybe before the war two or three samples acquired by an intelligence agency in the entire country, and now, a case shows up in a pawn shop in Denver Colorado.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 148 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2019
at 15:15
  • msg #513

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 512):

"As long as it puts lead down range, it just has to work. The real weapon is the shooter.

Still, I think we need to press Wally again a little later. I think his answers are a little too vague and very convinient, maybe too much so."
Jess
GM, 182 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 15 Feb 2019
at 05:51
  • msg #514

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Around ten in the morning Private Bohn and Private Rogers pull up in the same truck you were using the other day. The sides are muddy, a sign that the snow is starting to melt a bit. You have heard rumors that it will hit the mid thirties today, a nice change from the below zero with wind chill days that have made up most of February.
Private Bohn
NPC, 1 post
Fri 15 Feb 2019
at 05:56
  • msg #515

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Mounting up in the truck, Private Bohn says "We have a warm front today guys, which will make the fights this evening all the more brutal, as that pit turns into mud the equivalent of snot. We are gonna hit that house where we suspect the radio to have been broadcasting. The roads to the place are sketchy when it's dry. We will chain up before we get there, and expect to push and pull this thing through some mud and snow. The area is in a neighborhood that caught on fire and no one bothered to put it out. Be on the watch here, as there are crazies who have holed up in there now. Dangerous place even during the day."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 149 posts
Wed 20 Feb 2019
at 07:50
  • msg #516

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Private Bohn (msg # 515):

"Thank you, gentlemen. Weapons tight, if you please. We need some information and military intelligence has been having problems questioning the dead. We are hoping they will have the kinks worked out by summer, but you never know."

I check my magazine and ensure the safety is on before boarding. Time to kick in doors; something we specialize in, I guess.
Jess
GM, 183 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 24 Feb 2019
at 01:50
  • msg #517

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

A large part of your morning is spent trying to get to the center of Aurora. During the panics after the panic from the Thanksgiving Day Massacre and from the destruction of Buckley AFB, this part of the city took the brunt of the damage, even though it was never touched by the bombing directly. Looting, panic, and fire caused this section of city to be almost impassible, and you spend a great deal of time pushing the truck through the ice, debris and slop that has become the streets here. Bohn becomes worried that they may break the winch before getting where they are going, and you all worry about the attempt you need to make to get out. Eventually, you pull up to an old two story home, sandwiched between to other office buildings, that have significant damage to them.

This home didn't fare well either, but still seems structurally sound, at least from what you can see of it. There is some minor fire damage, and the lawn still has crisp snow, untouched by human feet, though you see animal tracks through it. The front door hangs from a last hinge, you think that the screen door may be on the ground in front of the door. The garage door looks like someone took a sledge or an axe to it, and there is a large hole torn in it big enough for a person to squeeze through.
Private Bohn
NPC, 2 posts
Sun 24 Feb 2019
at 01:56
  • msg #518

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Here we are. They think this is the place that was transmitting. There was some signs that there were people in there when we checked it out, looked like we missed them though." Private Bohn says, pulling up into the driveway and shutting the engine off.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:59, Sun 24 Feb 2019.
Jess
GM, 184 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 24 Feb 2019
at 01:58
  • msg #519

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Please check and see if you can see game map for group four in the maps area and let me know if can't. This is the ground floor and upstairs layout of the building you are investigating. 
Jorg Mendez
Player, 150 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2019
at 08:23
  • msg #520

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Private Bohn (msg # 518):

[OOC: I can see the map.]

"Vic, why don't you take our two friends here and go around back. Stanley and I will take the front. Meet you in the middle. We will go on your mark."

Ready my M4 and proceed to the right of the door.
Victor Lange
Player, 92 posts
Tue 5 Mar 2019
at 01:40
  • msg #521

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 520):

"roger that, Doc.  OK, you heard him, let's head around back and make sure none of the bastards sneak out the back."

I make sure I have a fresh magazine in both weapons and a round chambered in each.

Taking up positions by the back door, me on one side, the others on the other side, we prepare to enter the building.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 151 posts
Fri 8 Mar 2019
at 08:23
  • msg #522

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 521):

(OOC: Not sure if we are going to hear anything from anyone else. If not, I would say we kick in the door and continue.]
Jess
GM, 185 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 9 Mar 2019
at 01:24
  • msg #523

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Victor: Getting to the backyard is tricky. The snow drifts are high and slushy. The windows along the side of the house are so dirty that you really can't see inside. When you get to the porch in the back, you see the glass sliding door has been smashed, looking into the living room. You see snow and standing water in the entrance way, and the living room is in disarray.The couch flipped on it's side and leaned up on a corner of the room, the rest of the furniture pushed out of the area. Obviously, no door to kick in. You can see tracks from muddy boots in the living room and what you can see of the kitchen.

Jorg: Kicking in the front door seems anti-climatic, as the door handle has been busted off. You see a short carpeted hall that looks like at one point it seen heavy traffic. There is a closed door immediately to your right, an entrance leaving to the right down the hall and another to the left at the end of the hall.

Neither of you see anybody in here where you are at the time.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 152 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2019
at 08:23
  • msg #524

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 523):

I advance to the door on the right and listen. [Observation 11]
Jess
GM, 186 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 16 Mar 2019
at 13:56
  • msg #525

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 524):

You hear nothing. The place is very quiet. There is however, a rank smell coming from the room.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:56, Sat 16 Mar 2019.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 153 posts
Mon 18 Mar 2019
at 08:59
  • msg #526

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 525):

[OOC: define rank? Am I expecting to find a maggot colony on the other side of the door?]
Jess
GM, 187 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 19 Mar 2019
at 00:18
  • msg #527

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 526):

That would be a good guess, though, it would be that way due to the snow melt and thaw, so probably no maggots
Jorg Mendez
Player, 154 posts
Tue 19 Mar 2019
at 09:46
  • msg #528

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 527):

Standing to the right of the door, I gently rap on the door with the muzzle of my M4.
Jess
GM, 188 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 21 Mar 2019
at 02:16
  • msg #529

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The door shakes a bit, then falls forward on the ground with a loud clap, that startles everyone in the area. Looking in, you see a dead animal, your guess is, that of a racoon, lying in the corner of the room. A double sized bed sits near the window, covered in melting snow and ice. There is a pool of standing water near the window and under the bed. There is a dresser and several smaller pieces of furniture. They have been emptied, the drawers and their contents strewn across the floor. Clothing, and debris lie around the floor. Muddy boot tracks can be seen all over the floor and in the debris. The open closet has had the clothing pulled down to the floor. Several holes are in the middle of the wall.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 155 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2019
at 08:49
  • msg #530

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 529):

I will take a look at the tracks and try to determine if they are fresh or not after discreetly changing my boxers. Scared the crap out of me, yes sir.
Victor Lange
Player, 93 posts
Thu 21 Mar 2019
at 22:43
  • msg #531

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 523):

Motioning to Jorg, I indicate that I am going to attempt to go upstairs to investigate there. I indicate one of the others that came in the back with me to accompany me, and I proceed, weapon at the ready.
Jess
GM, 189 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 28 Mar 2019
at 03:57
  • msg #532

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 530):

The tracks look old. Maybe from when the Washington looked this place over before.
Jess
GM, 190 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 28 Mar 2019
at 04:09
  • msg #533

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 531):

Making your way through the heavily damaged living room and by the kitchen and study, you come to the stairs. The thing you notice about it, is that part of it is covered in debris, under the curve that goes above. Chunks of Doors, furniture, even a smashed up garbage can.

Looking closer, something doesn't seem right (Observation Check, Diff, Need <12, rolled 1, outstanding success), you notice that it kind of looks like the area where all this junk is may actually be a set of stairs that goes down, and you think that someone had purposely put that stuff there to cover up the fact that there is a stairway there.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 156 posts
Thu 28 Mar 2019
at 07:58
  • msg #534

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 532):

I take a closer look at the holes in the closet. Do they look like bullet holes?
Jess
GM, 191 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 30 Mar 2019
at 17:59
  • msg #535

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 534):

The holes look like someone had taken a sledge to it. The inside of the wall seems empty, but there are scuff marks like something was shoved in there roughly and pulled out.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 157 posts
Sun 31 Mar 2019
at 14:25
  • msg #536

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 535):

"Hey Vic, got something weird here. How you doin'?", I call as I warily approach the holes. I flip one round out of my pistol mag and drop it in one of the holes. I listen to see what happens.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:18, Mon 01 Apr 2019.
Victor Lange
Player, 94 posts
Fri 5 Apr 2019
at 17:55
  • msg #537

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 536):

"you got a hole in the wall. Some of the best diners I remember, before the world went to hell in a handbasket, but what's so special about a hole? We got furniture piled up like a barricade and I'd like to do some investigating to see if it's safe to remove. You know, booby-traps."

I take a look at the hole in the wall that Jorg is indicating. (observation skill 12)
Jorg Mendez
Player, 158 posts
Mon 8 Apr 2019
at 07:00
  • msg #538

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 537):

(OOC: Observation 11, in case it is relevant]
Jess
GM, 192 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 16 Apr 2019
at 00:07
  • msg #539

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The hole in the wall is just a hole in the wall. You do see a small hole in the other side of the wall a few inches down that looks like a cable might have gone through there. There is also a slight breeze coming through. Craning your heads, you see a small hole in the roof, maybe big enough to stick a wire antenna through. The rest of the house seems clear, as the others clear the house while you investigate the hole. Several minutes go by, and a large banging sound, like someone dropping a bunch of dishes or a shelf full of tools collapsing comes from below you.
Victor Lange
Player, 95 posts
Sat 20 Apr 2019
at 17:18
  • msg #540

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 539):

I swing around, pulling my pistol, toward the blocked stairs. "Who's down there?"

Indicating to the soldiers accompanying us, "Go outside, make sure there's no external access to or from the basement."
Jess
GM, 193 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sat 20 Apr 2019
at 17:24
  • msg #541

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The soldiers head outside. You don't hear anyone reply to you from downstairs. Looking at the pile, you notice that some of the rubble seems to be attached to each other. Glued, wired, or nailed, it looks like it was made to be held in place.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 159 posts
Tue 23 Apr 2019
at 07:23
  • msg #542

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 541):

"OK Vic, we have a rabbit hole. Hopefully this is the only way out."

I take a look at the cover to see if there is a booby trap waiting for a hapless SF captain to get blown to smithereens.
Victor Lange
Player, 96 posts
Fri 26 Apr 2019
at 14:49
  • msg #543

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 542):

"Like I said, a hole is just a hole, but this is something else."

I start investigating the pile of debris, searching for booby traps.

[OoC] Not sure which of these would be relevant.
observation 12
intrusion 12
Combat Engineer 9
Jess
GM, 194 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 2 May 2019
at 19:10
  • msg #544

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Picking through the rubble carefully as to avoid booby traps and unwanted tetanus shots, you find a handle and some hinges set into the wall. There appears to be no traps. You are able to pull open a small door that opens to a wider set of stairs below. You hear some scuttling down below, and some panicked breathing.  (Successful Combat Engineer Roll, Easy, need <18,rolled 11)
Jorg Mendez
Player, 160 posts
Fri 3 May 2019
at 05:11
  • msg #545

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 544):

"Now you have two choice as I see it: you can walk out here without a weapon and we have a short talk like civilzed men and I do not have to shoot anyone today. Alternatively we come down there and you leave feet first and there will be no conversation. Your choice." I charge my M4 for emphasis.
Victor Lange
Player, 97 posts
Fri 3 May 2019
at 22:23
  • msg #546

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 545):

Using my best impersonation of R. Lee Ermey, "Get your knuckle-dragging, slack-jawed, worthless ass up here NOW, before we come down there and drag you out, piece by piece!"
Jess
GM, 195 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 6 May 2019
at 17:42
  • msg #547

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You see two Hispanic kids, one boy and one girl creep up to the bottom of the stairs. "No dispares! No dispares! Por favor!" the boy pleads
Jorg Mendez
Player, 161 posts
Tue 7 May 2019
at 07:08
  • msg #548

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 547):

"Spanish: No one is going to shoot you if you do not do anything stupid. I need you and any one else that is down there to come up really slowly. You got that?" Gesture with my M4 for emphasis.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 162 posts
Wed 15 May 2019
at 06:43
  • msg #549

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 548):

"Radio check, over."
Jess
GM, 196 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 21 May 2019
at 21:54
  • msg #550

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Si senor, solo mi hermana y yo" , the boy gestures to the rest of the room. The little girl says nothing, and looks frightened. Both are very thin, and are covered in blankets for warmth. They start creeping up the stairs.
Victor Lange
Player, 98 posts
Tue 21 May 2019
at 22:13
  • msg #551

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 550):

"I don't speak Spanish.  What the hell did he say? "
Jorg Mendez
Player, 163 posts
Wed 22 May 2019
at 10:31
  • msg #552

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 551):

"Dude is saying it is just his sister and him."

[In Spanish] - "What are the two of you doing here? Why are you hiding in the basement?"

[OOC: As I also do not speak Spanish, can we suspend reality and asssume Jorg will translate everything from Spanish?]
Jess
GM, 197 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 22 May 2019
at 23:08
  • msg #553

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Yes that is what he said.

"I speak English Senor." The boy says. "We are sleeping down here. We thought the way up here was blocked off and you could only get in through the hole downstairs.It's so cold Senor, do we have to go?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 164 posts
Thu 23 May 2019
at 10:59
  • msg #554

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 553):

"Dude, what hole downstairs? Is there another entrance?"
Jess
GM, 198 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 23 May 2019
at 17:31
  • msg #555

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 554):

"Si, there is a tunnel. I can show you if you'd like." he replies.

OOC: these kids are haggard. They are both look thin, malnoursihed and cold. The girl has frostbite on her left hand.

You see candle light eminating from below.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:18, Fri 24 May 2019.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 165 posts
Mon 27 May 2019
at 07:19
  • msg #556

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 555):

"You do that and then we can see about the two of you getting some real shelter. What are you doing down here anyway?"
Jess
GM, 199 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Mon 27 May 2019
at 21:01
  • msg #557

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"We used to live down the street, but it was cold. We saw these men coming in to a garaje de estacionamiento in a truck. We watched them. Then one day some soldiers came in to the area and searched around and those men with the truck didn't come in anymore. We went down into the garaje and looked around and found a tunnel. It leads down here. Itsa lot less cold down here senor"<Blue> he says as he gestures you to follow him.

Down in the basement you see a small concrete room. In one corner is the boiler and heating equipment for the house. There are boxes that had been stacked up as storage around that have obviously gone through. Another corner has a nest made up of blankets and refuse that you assume is where they are sleeping. There are several candles laid about providing a degree of warmth. A blanket is hanging in the middle of the wall on the East side of the building, and a coil of wire lays facing the other direction. You can tell that there is a crude passage behind the blanket.

The boy approaches the blanket and pulls it back. Someone had gone to a lot of trouble to dig a long earthen tunnel to here. <Blue>"The tunnel lead here Senor" the boy says.

Looking about the opposite wall, you see where the hole upstairs came out in the ceiling.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 166 posts
Tue 28 May 2019
at 09:13
  • msg #558

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 557):

"You think you could describe the men you saw in the truck or recognize them if you saw them again? It would be important."

[OOC: is my round I dropped in the hole laying around here somewhere?]
Jess
GM, 200 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Wed 29 May 2019
at 21:33
  • msg #559

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 558):

"Si senor. I can show you one of them. I recognize him from the market."

While you are examining the hole you don't see your round, but you bump into the little girl when you back up and she is holding it out to you.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 167 posts
Thu 30 May 2019
at 09:56
  • msg #560

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 559):

"Thank you, dear. I was looking for that."

Turning back to be the boy, "What do you mean exactly when you say you saw him at the market?"
Jess
GM, 201 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Thu 30 May 2019
at 22:29
  • msg #561

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 560):

"He sometimes talks to Hedgehog. I think Hedgehog may work for him or something."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 168 posts
Fri 31 May 2019
at 07:20
  • msg #562

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 561):

Turning to Victor, "I think we have to very valuable witnesses here, Vic. I think we should take them back with us and put them under protection back at base. Maybe under a hot shower and some chow protection too."
Victor Lange
Player, 99 posts
Fri 31 May 2019
at 13:07
  • msg #563

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 562):

Sounds like a good idea.  I could use some chow myself.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 169 posts
Mon 3 Jun 2019
at 07:51
  • msg #564

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 561):

"OK, you two show us this garage and then we will find a safe, warm place for the two of you. We will probably need your help later. What are you names, sunshine?"
Jess
GM, 202 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Tue 4 Jun 2019
at 19:58
  • msg #565

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Si Senor! Follow me!" he says and then starts towards the hanging blanket. He pulled the blanket back revealing a dark tunnel. You can see something hanging from the roof of the tunnel.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 170 posts
Wed 5 Jun 2019
at 07:13
  • msg #566

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 565):

I follow the kids, keeping the weapon ready. I don't really want to shoot anyone, but you never know. Many a bad day has started this way.

[OOC: What does the "thing" hanging from the ceiling generally look like?]
Jorg Mendez
Player, 171 posts
Fri 7 Jun 2019
at 10:23
  • msg #567

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 566):

[OOC: Vacation time has caught up with me and we are in Tuscany for two weeks. Communication may be sporadic. If I do not answer in a (for me) normal amount of time, assume I do not have communications]
Jess
GM, 203 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Fri 7 Jun 2019
at 23:26
  • msg #568

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Upon examination, you see that the hanging items from the roof is a long plug, with a string of lights running along it. The female plug looks strange (see figure 6719 on the fb page), definitely foreign. The walls have been dug, and it was a quality job. Large enough for two to walk side by side, and pitch black. From what you can see on the floor in the dim candlelight, there are a lot of boot tracks going in both directions. as well, as some kids tracks.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 172 posts
Sun 9 Jun 2019
at 11:34
  • msg #569

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 568):

[OOC: I take a long look at the boot tracks. Are the treads consistent with any generally issued boots I know of and how many different kinds/sizes do I see?]
Jess
GM, 204 posts
From Montana
Just a fat guy
Sun 9 Jun 2019
at 18:34
  • msg #570

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Actually, no, they seem to vary from one type to another. There were definitely several people down here. The tunnel is well trodden. Almost all are larger sizes, except for the ones you suspect are the children's.
Victor Lange
Player, 100 posts
Sun 9 Jun 2019
at 21:56
  • msg #571

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 568):

Looks like a French or German outlet. Who would be bringing European equipment in here?

Kind of odd, but not terribly. People use what they can get, but does this mean we have outside forces trying to destabilize what's left of the US government?


Spoken
Thoughts
Jorg Mendez
Player, 173 posts
Mon 10 Jun 2019
at 08:02
  • msg #572

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 571):

"True, could be that. The same plugs are used by many European countries and also by Russia. Could be commie plug. Let's take a look down the tunnel a bit. Lead on, McDuff."
Jess
GM, 205 posts
From Montana
Tue 11 Jun 2019
at 05:10
  • msg #573

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"There are multiple tunnels in there senor, you will need light. Follow the main cord or you will get lost." the boy says before you start in.
Victor Lange
Player, 101 posts
Wed 12 Jun 2019
at 02:52
  • msg #574

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 573):

"Hey Jorg, didn't you bring a pair of NVG? Maybe you ought to lead the way."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 174 posts
Wed 12 Jun 2019
at 04:48
  • msg #575

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 574):

"Yeah, I guess you are right." Turning to the kids, "You two do not do any funny stuff. My kill card is filled for this week, ok?"

I put on my IR goggles and then lead the way down the tunnel, following the cord and looking for traps.
Jess
GM, 206 posts
From Montana
Fri 14 Jun 2019
at 17:50
  • msg #576

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Following the string of lights, you pass several smaller side tunnels. If you stop to investigate, you will notice they are not as well traveled as the main path. The boy tells you that he hasn't really explored them, but he has not seen anyone coming or going into them since they moved into that basement.

You wander in the dark for about 30 minutes and come to a ladder. Above is a large opening over which is a large metal door. There is some dim light shining through the seams in the door.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 175 posts
Sat 15 Jun 2019
at 05:20
  • msg #577

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 576):

[Do we hear anything? Maybe voices or a generator?]
Jess
GM, 207 posts
From Montana
Sun 16 Jun 2019
at 13:15
  • msg #578

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You do not. It is quiet
Jorg Mendez
Player, 176 posts
Mon 17 Jun 2019
at 04:48
  • msg #579

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 578):

In a hushed voice,"Hey Vic, I think we should take a look up there. My plan is to look under the door and if it is clear, open it. Maybe you can cover me and pop anyone who may come looking to see what the ruckus is about. Sound like a plan?" 
Victor Lange
Player, 102 posts
Mon 17 Jun 2019
at 13:45
  • msg #580

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 579):

I reply with simply a thumbs up and draw my pistol and stand at the ready.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 177 posts
Mon 17 Jun 2019
at 15:15
  • msg #581

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 580):

I slowly ascend the ladder and check for traps before trying to peer under and around the door.
Jess
GM, 208 posts
From Montana
Sat 22 Jun 2019
at 02:37
  • msg #582

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You are able to see through a small grate into what looks like a parking space of some sort. The door was not completely closed last time. There is some water from a puddle nearby that is dripping inside, but the rest of the parking spot is dry.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 178 posts
Sun 23 Jun 2019
at 09:11
  • msg #583

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 582):

"Looks like no one is home. Let's go top side."

I push the door slowly open with the muzzle of my M4.
Jess
GM, 209 posts
From Montana
Sun 23 Jun 2019
at 17:59
  • msg #584

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You enter what looks to be a parking garage. There are a few broken down vehicles covered in dust or snow inside. The garage is in a state of deep decay. Parts of the upper levels have collapsed already. The entrance is set up to look similar to an access port to electric or water areas, and you see a few others in the area, though none of them have the foot and vehicle traffic this area has seen. Only the kids foot prints are recent.

OOC: What callsign do you guys have set up for your calls from command?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 179 posts
Mon 24 Jun 2019
at 15:52
  • msg #585

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jess (msg # 584):

[OOC: tradionally, our non-tactical call sign was Redleg. Here i would suggest simply Shooter 1 and Shooter 2, although I am not particular.]
Mina
GM, 210 posts
From Montana
Sun 30 Jun 2019
at 16:48
  • msg #586

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Both of you hear a beep in your earpiece. Answering it you hear: "Redleg, this is Dark Tower. Do you copy? Over OOC: Dark Tower is the name for the DIA headquarters.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 180 posts
Mon 1 Jul 2019
at 09:04
  • msg #587

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 586):

"Dark Tower, this is Red Leg. Go ahead, over."
Mina
GM, 211 posts
From Montana
Mon 1 Jul 2019
at 23:21
  • msg #588

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Redleg, there is a situation developing near your location that could use your expertise. However, this is volunteer only, as it falls outside your standing orders. There is a food distribution point a few blocks away that is turning ugly. Can you assist? Over"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 181 posts
Wed 3 Jul 2019
at 15:42
  • msg #589

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 588):

Turning to Vic, "When he says that, I think he means we are good at killing people. Makes me wonder if he respects my inner values. Our area of expertise my shoelace."

Keying the radio, "What is the current SITREP and expected opposition, over?"
Mina
GM, 212 posts
From Montana
Thu 4 Jul 2019
at 17:06
  • msg #590

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"There are two supply trucks on 33rd St. There are way more people than usual wanting to get food there today. Guys on the ground say there is upwards of 2-300 civilians. Some have started throwing rocks and shoving the soldiers. They have the vehicles surrounded.They can use some help. If the situation requires it, you are authorized to use deadly force. They are in violation of the standing martial law decree. Over"

OOC: 33rd st is about six blocks from where you are.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 182 posts
Thu 4 Jul 2019
at 19:03
  • msg #591

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In reply to Mina (msg # 590):
"Roger, inbound. ETA 6 Mikes. Be advised, I need an engineer team at my location to investigate a suspicous tunnel. I will leave a contact team to guide them in. The team is to be extracted on exfil. How copy, over?"

Turning to the teens, "You show them everything you showed me and tell them everything you showed me, is that clear?".
Mina
GM, 213 posts
From Montana
Tue 9 Jul 2019
at 02:02
  • msg #592

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You make your way back to the house through the tunnel. The other soldiers are there waiting, and have the truck warmed up. The children tell you they will wait in the basement for your people.

The roads have melted a bit more since starting your investigation, making your trip a little easier. The closer you get to your objective, the more people you start seeing. Most seem to be moving in the same direction you are. Then you hear the crowds up ahead. Around the next corner you come to a dead stop, as there are several hundred people blocking your way. Down the street you see two five ton trucks and a Humvee parked. You can see soldiers near the back of each truck, as well as a someone manning the machine gun on the Hummer. There is a soldier on the tailgate of one of the trucks with a loud yelling something towards the crowd, but you can't make it out over the crowd. The trucks are surrounded on all sides by a mob of people. They are shouting. Mostly about how they didn't bring enough food.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 183 posts
Tue 9 Jul 2019
at 09:06
  • msg #593

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 592):

[OOC: Do we have radio contact with the element to our front?]
Mina
GM, 214 posts
From Montana
Tue 9 Jul 2019
at 15:32
  • msg #594

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 593):

You try, but no one is answering.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 184 posts
Tue 16 Jul 2019
at 06:51
  • msg #595

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 594):

[OOC: What does the crowd look like and are they armed? If so, with what?]
Mina
GM, 215 posts
From Montana
Thu 18 Jul 2019
at 16:28
  • msg #596

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You don't see any weapons, but they do have rocks and snow balls.

Speaking of, someone chucks a brick at the window of the truck. It doesn't go through, but you can't see out of it.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 185 posts
Sat 20 Jul 2019
at 07:15
  • msg #597

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 596):

"Vic, I think we need to fire two long bursts over everyone's heads so we can get their attention and maybe start a constru tive dialog about our feeling."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 186 posts
Sun 28 Jul 2019
at 06:56
  • msg #598

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In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 597):

"Comm check, over."
Victor Lange
Player, 103 posts
Wed 31 Jul 2019
at 18:22
  • msg #599

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 597):

"Private Mitchell, fire a three-round burst OVER the crowd. We don't want any civilian casualties when we're just trying to get their attention."
Pvt Mitchell
NPC, 1 post
Sun 4 Aug 2019
at 14:01
  • msg #600

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Yes sir" the Private responds. You hear the gun make the whump whump whump sound as he fires over the crowd, hitting the wall of a building near by.
Mina
GM, 216 posts
From Montana
Sun 4 Aug 2019
at 14:08
  • msg #601

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The effect is instantaneous. People start stampeding down the street. Screaming and bedlam erupt as swarms of people try to flee the area.

You hear shots. You don't know where they are coming from, but there is automatic gunfire either going into or out of the crowd. People are screaming, trying to run in every direction. People are getting trampled underfoot. One man gets shoved backward onto the hood of the truck.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 187 posts
Tue 6 Aug 2019
at 14:00
  • msg #602

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 601):

"Have to admit, I saw that happening differently in my head."

[OOC: Can we see people falling or getting head? Are the team in the truck under fire? Does it sound like light, military grade arms, medium machineguns oder sometime of civilian grade calibers?]
Mina
GM, 217 posts
From Montana
Thu 15 Aug 2019
at 02:39
  • msg #603

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 602):

In the chaos, you cannot tell who is firing, and it is hard to see as the truck is rocking back and forth. There seems to be more than one type of gun going off. There are definitely M-16s going off, but there are others as well.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 188 posts
Mon 26 Aug 2019
at 10:23
  • msg #604

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 603):

[OOC: Sorry, back from vacation. Do you have a tactical map/drawing available. Having problems visualizing this.]
Mina
GM, 218 posts
From Montana
Tue 27 Aug 2019
at 19:50
  • msg #605

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 604):

I will make one up and post it by the end of the week
Mina
GM, 219 posts
From Montana
Wed 2 Oct 2019
at 03:47
  • msg #606

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: OK, so I have a new map up please see map for group 7. Please let me know if you don't see it.

The red dots indicates civilian rioters. Many of them are scattering out from the bottom of the map to the top, being trampled. The blue box at the top is your truck. The red dot being the guy who was chucked on your hood by a guy who got shoved out of the way by others running towards the top of the map. The two blue blocks at the bottom are allied vehicles. The one on the left is a 2 1/2 ton truck, the other is a cargo hummer. The dark blue dots indicate friendly soldiers. Many of the civilians at the front of that group near the friendly trucks are pressing towards them, not away. Even though they are clearly marked on the map, your characters cannot delineate friendly from unfriendly in the confusion. You also cannot tell from the chaos who is shooting and at whom.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 189 posts
Sun 6 Oct 2019
at 11:13
  • msg #607

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 606):

"We need to secure a perimeter around the trucks. Follow the road and then nose up to the trucks. Weapons free. Engage anyone endangering us, the other troops or civilians!"
Mina
GM, 220 posts
From Montana
Mon 7 Oct 2019
at 15:54
  • msg #608

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Are you ordering anyone out of the truck at the moment this starts?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 190 posts
Tue 8 Oct 2019
at 08:02
  • msg #609

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 608):

[OOC: No, we will move faster in the truck. We can dismount when we reach the truck.]
This message was last edited by the player at 08:03, Tue 08 Oct 2019.
Mina
GM, 221 posts
From Montana
Mon 14 Oct 2019
at 16:49
  • msg #610

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The truck moves slowly, as the panicked crowd often gets in the way. About halfway there, you see smoke coming from one of the trucks, and gunfire near that area is intensifying, though you don't see who's doing the shooting in the midst of the crowd, but you do see wounded lying on the ground and struggling to leave. A rock, you didn't see where it came from, hits the front window, leaving a large star shaped crack. You are able to make it around the corner that would lead to where you would turn to go to the truck. You will have to make the rest of the way on foot. There are to many people. You do see a civilian with a shotgun, aiming it in various directions, but he has not fired since you noticed him.  OOC: As a warning, any automatic fire, or missed shots are very likely to hit innocent civilians here
Jorg Mendez
Player, 191 posts
Tue 15 Oct 2019
at 08:26
  • msg #611

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 610):

[OOC: how are the bodies laid out that are on the ground?]
Mina
GM, 222 posts
From Montana
Sat 26 Oct 2019
at 17:53
  • msg #612

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 611):

Which Bodies?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 192 posts
Mon 4 Nov 2019
at 14:29
  • msg #613

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 612):

[OOC: Sorry, was on vacation. I had the impression that some of the crowd had been hit and assumed there were bodies. If there are not, that is not a problem. We will continue to move forward and attempt to link up with the truck. ]
Mina
GM, 223 posts
From Montana
Wed 6 Nov 2019
at 05:44
  • msg #614

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You do see some bodies, some are wounded on the ground, some with people next to them trying to help. Others are either dead, or so badly injured that they cannot move. Not all of them seem to be gunshots, there are definitely people who have been being trampled.

As you get closer, the crowd is starting to disperse. The ones who are still there seem to be in either a large brawl in front of the truck, with an occasional person running out of the mass of fighting people with goods, or people who are shell shocked from what is going on. You are close enough to the truck that you see at least one dead soldier on the back of the truck. You see another trying to make his way up the hill facing south from the truck, shooting at anyone who approaches him with his M-16.

OOC: There is still several hundred people here fighting each other.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 193 posts
Mon 11 Nov 2019
at 11:15
  • msg #615

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 614):

[OK, have the gunner fire another long burst over their heads and warn them then next on is going into anyone still around the truck.]
Mina
GM, 224 posts
From Montana
Sat 25 Jan 2020
at 22:45
  • msg #616

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

New map, number 8. a is the hummer, b is the cargo truck, c is the other truck. (Please let me know if you don't see it)

Firing the burst has the desired effect for the most part. People start dispersing, however, two things happen that are unexpected:

Referencing the two green dots on map 8

1. The man closest to your vehicle (green dot, not red dots) turns and points a huge shotgun at you.
2. The man in the middle of the crowd whips something in the air and several balls fly off of it, landing at various points around the area.

Both Jorg and Victor pass a difficult Observation roll to see the man who flung the items seems to be armed with an automatic weapon, and it is hanging from his side.

The balls that were chucked in the air start sputtering and start spitting out smoke.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 194 posts
Mon 27 Jan 2020
at 07:08
  • msg #617

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 616):

I bring my M4 up into firing Position and tag Smoke Bomb guy with three single rounds. Not intentionally trying to kill him but I will take what I can get.
Victor Lange
Player, 104 posts
Thu 6 Feb 2020
at 22:40
  • msg #618

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 616):

quickly raising my weapon to a firing position, I pop two quick rounds at the combatant closest to our vehicle.
Mina
GM, 225 posts
From Montana
Wed 26 Feb 2020
at 01:03
  • msg #619

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 617):

Trying to get a bead on him, you realize how hectic the area you are in. You cannot avoid hitting civilians. They are moving back and fourth between you and them, and cause you to hesitate, when that happens, you don't see him anymore as you have lost him in the crowd.
Mina
GM, 226 posts
From Montana
Wed 26 Feb 2020
at 01:15
  • msg #620

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

So the start of combat begins. The man closest to the vehicle has the initiative with 4. He fires a shotgun, not at the soldiers at the supply trucks, not at you or your vehicle, but into the fleeing crowd. It is louder than most firearms you have heard going off. The orange from the muzzle seems almost volcanic, and reminds you more of a 25mm cannon or a flamethrower than any firearm you have seen before. It drops 4 or 5 civilians with the blast.

@Victor has the next shot at initiative of 3, but I want a clarification as to what weapon you are using, as the Ed Brown is a bolt action. Are you firing your handgun, or did I forget you picked up a different weapon down the line?

Since Victor ties with Jorg on his second initiative, I need to know what he is doing as well.
Victor Lange
Player, 105 posts
Tue 3 Mar 2020
at 15:09
  • msg #621

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 620):

OoC: Using pistol
Mina
GM, 227 posts
From Montana
Wed 18 Mar 2020
at 03:09
  • msg #622

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 621):

Three shots fired, all hit. Locations Left Leg, Abdomen twice. Damage: Leg, 2d6, rolled 4, Abdomen shots no damage as unable to penetrate body armor.

Enemy does not lose initiative due to experience, he staggers a little but moves to fire his shotgun anyway.
Mina
GM, 228 posts
From Montana
Wed 18 Mar 2020
at 03:09
  • msg #623

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Jorg, do you risk wounding or killing civilians to shoot the man throwing the grenades?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 195 posts
Wed 1 Apr 2020
at 07:01
  • msg #624

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 623):

OOC: Not really a decision here. Shot him, risk hitting civilians. Don't shoot him, get blown up with the civilians by the grenade.

I continue with the course of action and shoot him, to the best of my ability.
Mina
GM, 229 posts
From Montana
Tue 14 Apr 2020
at 10:30
  • msg #625

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 624):

OK No Problem.

Three shots fired, 1 Missed, 2 Hit. Locations Right Arm, Head.

Head Hit Con check failed. Third shot chance of hitting civilian missed (lucky)

Firing three quick shots, one goes astray and your heart leaps when your realize it but you see it misses, while the other two hit. His head erupts in a pink mist, and he falls to the ground.
Mina
GM, 230 posts
From Montana
Tue 14 Apr 2020
at 10:38
  • msg #626

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Initiative 2

The guy with the huge shotgun doesn't aim it at you, but into the crowd. There is an enormous BOOM BOOM BOOM, and the area is lit up by the shotgun. people start falling to the ground, the powerful shotgun being so close that it kills several with each shot. His angle is North East

Initiative 1: The direction of the crowd switches direction, and people start running towards you in large numbers, screaming, trampling each other to try to keep away from the shooter. You end up losing the guy in the mass of people, as you have to adjust to people flailing over the vehicle and around you.

Next Initiative starts at 6.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 196 posts
Thu 16 Apr 2020
at 09:54
  • msg #627

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 625):

OOC: Skill, not luck. You have to believe, young padawan.
Mina
GM, 231 posts
From Montana
Wed 22 Apr 2020
at 13:32
  • msg #628

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 627):

Next Initiative is to you. What would you like to do?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 197 posts
Fri 24 Apr 2020
at 08:06
  • msg #629

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 628):

I pop the guy with the shotgun, aiming to put him down but not kill him.
Mina
GM, 232 posts
From Montana
Mon 18 May 2020
at 22:58
  • msg #630

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 629):

Your shot hits him square in the abdomen. He staggers a bit, and drops the shotgun, collapsing onto the ground.
Mina
GM, 233 posts
From Montana
Mon 18 May 2020
at 23:03
  • msg #631

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

On initiative 4, you hear shots being fired from the other side of the field at the mass swarming that way. Looking through the growing smoke, you see civilians dropping. Other smoke grenades have gone off over there.

On three, at the same time Victor is set to go, the soldiers by the vehicle open fire on the civilians in what is left of the crowd. You both think that the soldiers probably decided that they were at risk and started shooting.

What will you do Victor? You do not see any targets, the shooting at the far end of the field is getting to obscured for you to clearly pick a target from the masses running in that direction.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 198 posts
Wed 29 Jul 2020
at 07:39
  • msg #632

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 631):

[OOC: Radio check, over.]
Mina
GM, 234 posts
From Montana
Mon 3 Aug 2020
at 22:52
  • msg #633

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 632):

I still check on this at least once a week. I would like to continue if you all want. I have plenty of story left to tell.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 199 posts
Thu 13 Aug 2020
at 06:00
  • msg #634

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 633):

OOC: I am still in but we might want to consider reinforcements. Seem to be the last man standing at the moment.
Mina
GM, 235 posts
From Montana
Tue 1 Sep 2020
at 01:03
  • msg #635

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 634):

We are still active with both members. The virus has put things on pause I guess. When we start up again, I will make a post after this encounter to recruit more players.
Victor Lange
Player, 106 posts
Wed 2 Sep 2020
at 13:08
  • msg #636

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 631):

"Cease fire, goddammit!!"

"Our escort soldiers need to quit shooting civilians, unless they are combatants," I think to myself.

"Unless you see someone actively attacking US or shooting at the civilians, HOLD FIRE!"

I continue to scan the area from the cover of the hummer.
Mina
GM, 236 posts
From Montana
Fri 4 Sep 2020
at 00:11
  • msg #637

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

(OOC, Technical, not Hummer)

There seems to be a slight lull in the shooting, especially from the soldiers by the truck after the order is shouted. The smoke is really going at this point and it is hard to identify targets.

It must have been by design. No more shooting comes from the crowd as well.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 200 posts
Fri 11 Sep 2020
at 11:51
  • msg #638

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 637):

"Ok, dismount and secure the area! Police up the wounded and that a-hole over there we popped!"

Mendez grabs the mike before keying it "Spook, this is Redleg. We have come under fire and request immediate reinforcement and evac for an as yet unknown number of casualties. How copy, over?"
Mina
GM, 237 posts
From Montana
Fri 11 Sep 2020
at 17:43
  • msg #639

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 638):

The radio crackles. Reinforcements are unavailable. Orders are to secure area and wait for further orders. Aurora is on lock down, and reinforcements won't be available until riots are under control. If position appears to be in danger of being overrun, contact fire base for mortar support. Over.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 201 posts
Sat 12 Sep 2020
at 05:33
  • msg #640

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 639):

"Roger, copy that. Support elements cannot support. We need a medevac here asap! We have several Whiskey India Alpha!"
Mina
GM, 238 posts
From Montana
Tue 29 Sep 2020
at 17:28
  • msg #641

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 640):

Roger that Redleg. We will send what we can. Secure and stand by. This looks like an organized insurrection. There have been mortars used at areas that have been attacked. Over.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 202 posts
Sat 3 Oct 2020
at 13:54
  • msg #642

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 641):

[OOC: What is our current tactical situation? Who is up and who is not? What are the crowds doing?]
Mina
GM, 239 posts
From Montana
Sun 4 Oct 2020
at 10:21
  • msg #643

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

There is a lot of smoke, it's actually getting hard to breathe, and your lungs burn. As you survey the area, you see a lot of bodies on the ground, wounded, bloody, dead. Besides the two you shot, none are armed. The crowd is dispersing. The few shapes you see through the smoke are running in all directions, though some stay near the wounded or dieing tending to them or standing in shock. Packets of food are strewn about the ground, some with blood on them. The soldiers near the distribution truck look to be dazed, staring out at the carnage. You hear sirens in the distance, as well as scattered small arms fire and an occasional thwump of some large explosion in the distance. These sounds seem to be coming from all over Aurora.

Your truck is in good shape, your Bohn and Mitchell managed to control themselves and didn't seem to start firing into the crowd and are unwounded. Mitchell of them swears under his breath "Fuck Me Man!".

One of the soldiers from the distribution truck starts trudging towards you, as the other two start speaking to each other. You are to far away to hear what they are saying.

You see no movement from either of the perpetrators of this, but they were effective. As the smoke clears, you see dozens of dead or wounded civilians scattered across the field.
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:27, Sun 04 Oct 2020.
Pvt Bohn
NPC, 1 post
Sun 4 Oct 2020
at 10:31
  • msg #644

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"How did they get so many? Weren't there only two of them?" Private Bohn exclaims from behind the drivers side door. "How did they get so many?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 203 posts
Mon 5 Oct 2020
at 10:21
  • msg #645

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Pvt Bohn (msg # 644):

"Bohn, get over to the those grub slingers at the supply truck. Ascertain their situation and then have one provide security. After that, grab whoever is left and any civilians standing around and start collecting the wounded for triage!"

Jorg dismounts, turning to Mitchell. "I am going out there to help. If I get shot because you are not doing your job, I am going to be EXTREMELY displeased and it will reflect on your next eval."
This message was last edited by the player at 10:21, Mon 05 Oct 2020.
Mina
GM, 240 posts
From Montana
Mon 5 Oct 2020
at 11:08
  • msg #646

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Bohn hops out of the truck and starts running over to the soldier who is on his way over. Mitchell scans the area, slowly moving the .50 around.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 204 posts
Tue 6 Oct 2020
at 11:25
  • msg #647

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 646):

Jorg grabs his medical bag out of the truck and moves to the triage area to start treating the wounded, taggin' and baggin' as necessary.
Mina
GM, 241 posts
From Montana
Sun 18 Oct 2020
at 22:09
  • msg #648

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Just for the record, it may have not been clear that I meant the soldiers guarding the food truck were the ones who opened fire into the crowd, not the men driving you around Aurora
Mina
GM, 242 posts
From Montana
Sun 18 Oct 2020
at 22:12
  • msg #649

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

A few hectic minutes go by. The smoke is starting to clear. There are a lot of casualties on the field. The cries of the wounded are heartbreaking.

There are maybe a hundred dead here.
Pvt Mitchell
NPC, 2 posts
Sun 18 Oct 2020
at 22:14
  • msg #650

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Working to help the wounded, you hear Mitchell shout above the din, "Sir, radio message for you. Redleg actual on the line"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 205 posts
Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 06:52
  • [deleted]
  • msg #651

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

This message was deleted by the player at 06:54, Mon 19 Oct 2020.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 206 posts
Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 06:54
  • msg #652

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Pvt Mitchell (msg # 650):

"Ask him what he wants and then come tell me. Busy savin' lives here!" Jorg goes back to putting the insides back inside.
Pvt Mitchell
NPC, 3 posts
Mon 19 Oct 2020
at 22:21
  • msg #653

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Mitchell goes back to the radio for a moment. " Sir, he says he has orders for you. Says the tasking is your highest priority, but you need to take the call sir"
Victor Lange
Player, 107 posts
Mon 26 Oct 2020
at 19:24
  • msg #654

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Pvt Mitchell (msg # 653):

"Jorg, you handle the wounded, I'll take the call."

Going to the radio, I take the handset and keying the mike reply, "Redleg actual, this is (whatever the hell our callsign is), over."
Barrel Rider
NPC, 16 posts
Thu 29 Oct 2020
at 18:22
  • msg #655

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

After confirming who he is speaking to Barrel Rider replies: "There is a helicopter inbound to deal with the wounded. Your orders are to secure the area for the landing zone and wait for their arrival. Upon arrival, you are to head immediately to Wally's Pawn Shop and retrieve Wally and his wife for further questioning at HQ. City is in lock-down. Do not engage any combatants unless fired upon first. First Priority is to secure Wally. Over"

OOC: I think I got the call signs backwards. Barrel Rider's is Spook Actual I think, and you are Redleg, and I will continue using it that way. Probably should pick him a different callsign.
Victor Lange
Player, 108 posts
Fri 30 Oct 2020
at 17:33
  • msg #656

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 655):

"Roger, Barrel Rider. Do not fire unless fired upon. Secure Lima Zulu until evac arrives. After evac, secure targets and escort to base. Out."

Turning away from the radio, "We have new orders. Secure an LZ, chopper's on the way to extract wounded. Engage only if fired on, then we go back to the pawn shop and get Wally and his wife and take them back to base.  Captain Mendez, you copy?"
Mina
GM, 243 posts
From Montana
Sat 7 Nov 2020
at 12:24
  • msg #657

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Several minutes pass by. In the distance you can hear mortar and small arms fire. You can see flames erupting from the city, smoke pouring into the air. The soldiers who were working the food truck are rattled. They knew they had started shooting into the crowd, and are having trouble following the orders given. Things get heated between two of them, and it almost comes to blows, when you all hear a WHUP WHUP WHUP from an approaching helicopter.

An ancient CH-47 circles your location, finding a part of the field clear and lands. Soldiers and medics race out from the belly of the helicopter. The soldiers start establishing a better perimeter. They take charge of the medical rescue of the downed civilians.

The aging Sergent Major who is in charge briefs you on what he knows.

"The Brotherhood has launched several attacks all over the city. They are a lot better equipped than we thought. The brought down the Denver state capitol building with a truck bomb, and The Mountain is moving troops from Oklahoma up to help stem the fighting. If we can't stop them here, Denver burns to the ground"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 207 posts
Wed 11 Nov 2020
at 07:34
  • msg #658

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 657):

Finished cleaning most of the blood off his hands, Jorg joins the conversation. "What do we know about the situation at the Pawn Shop? What has been going on down there?"
Victor Lange
Player, 109 posts
Thu 12 Nov 2020
at 03:35
  • msg #659

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 657):

"Sounds like we better saddle up and get a move on. Give us a SITREP on the pawn shop as we move."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 208 posts
Fri 13 Nov 2020
at 12:53
  • msg #660

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 659):

[OOC: Moving the show along and motivating our troopies to get aboard the Crazy Train. Next stop: pawn shop of death and mayhem!! Not sure if that is the name, but it should be. Sounds too cool.]
Barrel Rider
NPC, 17 posts
Sat 14 Nov 2020
at 14:03
  • msg #661

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Situation unknown. We believe that this is a coordinated uprising from possible foreign actors. His life may be in danger. Are there any dead or wounded combatants on sight? If there are, secure them and their weapons and bring them with you.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 209 posts
Wed 18 Nov 2020
at 07:39
  • msg #662

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 661):

Jorg wrangles a couple of the troops to help police up the baddies, both ventilated and still breathing as well as their toys. Time to get the show on the road and head over to Wally's. Jorg sincerly hoped that Wally had put the coffee on. It would go better for him if he had.
Mina
GM, 244 posts
From Montana
Sat 21 Nov 2020
at 07:20
  • msg #663

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Driving through the streets of Aurora is surreal. Parts are as empty as they always have been, but other places there are more people than you are used to seeing in the streets. Large mobs  fighting one another by hand. You accidentally drive through an active firefight between insurgents and the State Militia. One moment it seems that the street is clear, then you find yourselves being shot at from both sides of the street. Bohn, who's driving manages to gun it through and the only reminder is a few holes in the back of the truck.

The most frightening event happens about five blocks away from Wally's. A sound you hadn't heard in a while makes the hairs on the back of your neck rise. A loud whooshing sound, the kind that can only be made from a multiple rocket launcher sounds in the distance, and the rockets slam into a four story building you happen to be driving by. It collapses. Again, Bohn's prowess at the wheel that manages to prevent you all from being crushed by the rubble. A heart stopping moment occurs as he is winding his way through and large chunk of concrete lands on the hood of the truck, rolls back and breaks the window, before falling off the side of the truck.

There are fires everywhere, and the area around Wally's pawnshop is no different. the large lot that is his fighting rink outside is rubble, and many of the store fronts on the other side of the parking lot are burning. Wally's Pawnshop seems untouched until you get closer, and see the doors he had fortified blown open, part of which is hanging to the side. There is still electricity coming from the building, a small light shining from inside.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 210 posts
Wed 25 Nov 2020
at 13:24
  • msg #664

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 663):

[OOC: What is our current status with the enemy WIA/KIA/POWs? How many of what are we carrying with us?]
Mina
GM, 245 posts
From Montana
Thu 26 Nov 2020
at 03:17
  • msg #665

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 664):

You should have two KIA. They aren't going anywhere, and Private Bohn covered him with a blanket he found.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 211 posts
Tue 1 Dec 2020
at 06:52
  • msg #666

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 665):

"Seems some of the paying customers were unhappy with Wally's service. Cover us with the big gun and don't be stingy with the rounds if someone wants trouble"

Jorg hunkers down slightly and moves to toward the door, taking cover on the left door frame before risking a quick glance inside.
Mina
GM, 246 posts
From Montana
Sun 6 Dec 2020
at 07:01
  • msg #667

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Private Mitchell silently swings the .50 over to the door, and Private Bohn quietly leaves the truck with his submachine gun pointed towards the entrance as well.
Victor Lange
Player, 110 posts
Thu 10 Dec 2020
at 00:17
  • msg #668

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 666):

I follow Jorg up to the door, on the right side, carefully peering into the storefront.
Mina
GM, 247 posts
From Montana
Sat 12 Dec 2020
at 13:45
  • msg #669

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

There is no movement inside, and it is eerily quiet. From what you can see, the walls and counters of the pawnshop are covered in bullet holes, there is a spot where a lot of blood is all over the wall behind the main counter. The glass has been knocked out, and the firearms that he had sold there are missing. The curtain that covered the entrance to the back room has been torn down, but it is hard to see what is going on from where you are.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 212 posts
Mon 14 Dec 2020
at 14:33
  • msg #670

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 669):

Raising his voice, Jorg calls out "Hey Wally, you in there? You got some friends out here if you are."
Mina
GM, 248 posts
From Montana
Sat 19 Dec 2020
at 07:07
  • msg #671

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The only noise you hear is the door remnants swinging from the cold February breeze, the noises you hear from the violence in the city, and the crackle of the buildings that are on fire on the other side of the lot.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 213 posts
Mon 21 Dec 2020
at 10:29
  • msg #672

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 671):

Jorg enters the building cautiously, swinging right, following the wall, scanning for targets with his weapon at the ready.
Victor Lange
Player, 111 posts
Tue 22 Dec 2020
at 07:32
  • msg #673

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 672):

Following Jorg in, Victor covers the left side of the room.
Mina
GM, 249 posts
From Montana
Thu 24 Dec 2020
at 18:50
  • msg #674

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The room has been torn to pieces. Nobody looted whatever was here. The gun case that held his register where you first met him has had the glass knocked out of it and there are guns lying around on the ground and scattered throughout the display. There are bullet holes everywhere. There is the remains of a detonated flash bang on the floor, and the room smells faintly of tear gas.

You can now see into the room behind the display that was originally covered in what is now a shredded curtain. You see Wally's huge body lying on his belly, with his hands zip tied behind his back. There is a large pool of blood by his head, checking from side to side, you see two other bodies similarly arranged.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 214 posts
Sat 26 Dec 2020
at 05:57
  • msg #675

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 674):

"Damn, I guess Wally won't be answering questions, Jorg mutters as he shakes his head in disgust. Still, he has a job to do and continues to sweep the building for hostiles.
Mina
GM, 250 posts
From Montana
Sat 26 Dec 2020
at 12:08
  • msg #676

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

With the first room clear you progress to clear the next room. All three bodies have been shot in the back of the head after they were zip tied. Wally was joined by his wife and a man you don't recognize in death. The room has been roughed up, but is somewhat intact. In one corner, the faded white carpet has been pulled back and a Hatch into the floor has been left open. Again, the room looks as if nothing was looted.  All three look like they were severely beaten before they were executed. The back room with his stocks and his bathroom is also clear, and actually doesn't look like anyone came in here more to just make sure no one was there.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 215 posts
Mon 28 Dec 2020
at 05:50
  • msg #677

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 676):

"Appearently Wally has a customer support problem." Jorg mutters, as he steps around the bodies to avoid getting blood on his boots. He then clicks on his light to check the hole in the floor.
Mina
GM, 251 posts
From Montana
Mon 28 Dec 2020
at 11:33
  • msg #678

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

There is a ladder to a small basement below. It looks like the pawnshop was built to actually have this hidden room by the quality of the construction put in here, definitely by some contractors and not some bolt hole dug up by Wally and his wife. There is a flickering electrical light below, and on there is a large reinforced door, that has been forced open by some explosive work. There are documents scattered on the floor in the entry way.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 216 posts
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 05:35
  • msg #679

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 678):

In reply to Mina (msg # 678):

"Oh, I think this is above our paygrade", Jorg yells out to Victor before keying his Mike "Spook six, this is Redleg, we need additional security and spook assets at our location ASAP. How copy, over?"
Mina
GM, 252 posts
From Montana
Tue 29 Dec 2020
at 16:51
  • msg #680

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"This is Spook Six,copy Redleg. We will send assets your way. What is the status of the assets you were sent to retrieve? Over"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 217 posts
Wed 30 Dec 2020
at 13:53
  • msg #681

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 680):

"This is redleg. Pack three body bags and you can take them with you, over."

Mina
GM, 253 posts
From Montana
Fri 1 Jan 2021
at 08:53
  • msg #682

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Copy Redleg. Finish securing the area and await reinforcements"
Victor Lange
Player, 112 posts
Sat 2 Jan 2021
at 02:23
  • msg #683

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 679):

"Yeah, we'll let the big boys figure this one out. Dammit, I could use a beer, a bratwurst, and a Cubs game." Would beat the hell out of what we're doing here.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 218 posts
Sat 2 Jan 2021
at 05:18
  • msg #684

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 683):

"Oh, you lost me at the the attempt to put Cubs and game in the same sentence. Still, the rest sounds good. I think it is Miller time."
Mina
GM, 254 posts
From Montana
Sat 2 Jan 2021
at 12:07
  • msg #685

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Waiting for the DIA agents to show up on scene, you take in the scene. Wally never even got the huge revolver out of his holster before he was zip tied. The other man is dressed raggedly, but closer inspection he looks like he is extremely fit. There is an empty gun crate smashed against the wall. The writing on it is in Cyrillic, and you see the signifier of that weapon you encountered earlier this week, the Russian spec ops gun, the AN-94. You notice that there is a faint glow downstairs of a computer monitor shining through the door. Both Wally and his wife look like they were awakened by the raid that looks increasingly like it was done by professionals. Whomever came for Wally came fast and struck hard.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 219 posts
Mon 4 Jan 2021
at 05:42
  • msg #686

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 685):

"Hey Vic, somebody has enough power to run a PC. Maybe we should take a look. It would also be interesting to know if there were more empty boxes of Russian super guns lying around."

Jorg move to descend into the cellar, scoping it out with his flashlight before he does so.
Mina
GM, 255 posts
From Montana
Mon 4 Jan 2021
at 12:12
  • msg #687

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You notice the soft hum of a computer down below, with the occasional clicks of its hard drive when it cycles.
Victor Lange
Player, 113 posts
Wed 6 Jan 2021
at 20:18
  • msg #688

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 686):

As I follow Jorg down into the basement, "Hey, don't you go hating on my Cubs. Even when they lost, rather frequently I know, being at the ballpark was still a good day."

I continue, looking around the room, "Yeah, shame about Wally and his wife. I'm sure he knew something, but unless we can get something from that computer, it's doubtful we'll find out."
Mina
GM, 256 posts
From Montana
Sat 9 Jan 2021
at 12:08
  • msg #689

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Entering the small cramped room you see several file cabinets and a small computer desk next to an office printer. There is also a sophisticated radio setup next to a PC sitting on the desk. A soft glow emits from the screen saver on the screen. There is a large ashtray, and the room smells of smoke. Several butts have been put out in the ashtray. There is a flag you have not seen before hanging on the wall behind the desk It has a Modified Eagle shield in the center of a red white and blue circle on a red and blue background. on each side is a blue field with stars on it (see post on the Facebook page). There are several books on a small shelf near the radio. A large one lays open facing down from its spine on the bottom shelf where the shelf isn't full. You can't make out the title from the book as it's missing it's cover, but it is written by someone called Carl Hughes.

The file cabinets have been broken open, and the contents strewn about the room. There are piles of 3.5 inch floppy disks and CDs thrown around in a similar fashion.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:44, Sat 09 Jan 2021.
Victor Lange
Player, 114 posts
Mon 11 Jan 2021
at 19:28
  • msg #690

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 689):

"I suppose we should bag it all and take it back to the intel guys to go through."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 220 posts
Tue 12 Jan 2021
at 06:09
  • msg #691

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 690):

"What they wanted is probably no longer here, but will definitely be interesting to see what they left." Jorg reaches over and gives the mouse on the computer a nudge.
Mina
GM, 257 posts
From Montana
Sat 16 Jan 2021
at 13:02
  • msg #692

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The screen saver blinks momentarily, and is replaced by a plain black background with a single file folder in the upper left hand corner of the screen, and an open instant messaging program open below. There looks to be a conversation between a large group, using the radio as the network connection. The messages all seem to be encrypted, however, a quick scan of the dates of the messages indicate that the bulk of the members have not communicated since before 1996. There is one user, Horatio35 who seems to still be in contact with Wally, who's screen name is Cardinal18. The one file seems to be password protected.

Sifting through some of the stuff you see floppy disks that only have the date on them. You find one on the ground that has been purposely smashed that has today's date on it.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 221 posts
Mon 18 Jan 2021
at 06:28
  • msg #693

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 692):

"We can gather all this up and send it to the NSA for investigation. They can run through it all with there super-computers and..... oh wait, that is not a thing any more. Guess we will have to find someone to do it the old fashioned way. Timely intelligence that you do not collect yourself has gone the way of the Passenger Pigeon."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 222 posts
Wed 20 Jan 2021
at 06:19
  • msg #694

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 693):

[OOC: Unless something really radical happens, I think we can wait for the spooks on this.]
Mina
GM, 258 posts
From Montana
Wed 20 Jan 2021
at 19:50
  • msg #695

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged



Deleted per adventure guidlines-MJK
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:13, Sun 31 Jan 2021.
Mina
GM, 259 posts
From Montana
Fri 22 Jan 2021
at 04:49
  • msg #696

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: When I have replies to the above post I am going to delete it. If you want a hard copy, you will have to copy it on to your post to save the information.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 223 posts
Fri 22 Jan 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #697

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 696):

Jorg waves Victor over before reading the message, "Looks like Horatio35 has something to say.

C18, new tasking: find out which faction started the riots in Denver and Aurora. We suspect Civ Gov or Soviet intervention as per our prior communique. We may be able to move our timeline up depending on the outcome. The tracking frequency for the RFID used by whoever is selling you those AN-94s that you found is 900Mhz. See if you can use it to track any more shipments and locate those who are. You may be able to use the Milgov forces that have been speaking to you about this to track them down. They have assets in that hill of theirs that we do not have, and it sounds like they can be manipulated into helping with our cause. We still do not know what happened to communication with general operations, but we are still planning to secure Region 3 in the near future. You will know when that happens.

Do not respond until you have the required information. Will give status update RB:X9:BT:44 This message will self delete in five minutes. Follow established information security procedures.

Stay safe. Our time is nigh."

What do make of that? Seems Wally and his friends weren't responsible, at least not for this.

Jorgs copy the message into his notebook
Victor Lange
Player, 115 posts
Fri 29 Jan 2021
at 19:19
  • msg #698

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 697):

"Looks like someone took a severe disliking to Wally. Certainly doesn't look like he walked in on his wife fooling around with the other guy, killed both of them, then himself and besides, Wally doesn't strike me as the type that would commit suicide to escape a bad situation. As far as the intel is concerned, if our guys are worth a damn, doing it by hand shouldn't be a big deal."

"Not real fond of them, whoever 'them' is, wanting to use and manipulate us. I'm pretty sure that won't go over real well with Barrel Rider or those that he reports to. Are we waiting for someone to come bag and tag all this or do we? I'd like to get out of here pretty quick."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 224 posts
Sat 30 Jan 2021
at 05:34
  • msg #699

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 698):

"Think we got too many cards laid out here to just leave it alone. Besides, maybe the REMFs will bring some coffee. One can always hope."
Mina
GM, 260 posts
From Montana
Sun 31 Jan 2021
at 11:55
  • msg #700

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Several minutes go by, looking around the store, and the storage area in the back, you see what made Wally wealthy. Large amounts of stored stuff. Food, ammunition, medicine, auto parts, tools, and electronics, you name it, Wally had at least a small amount of it.

After a while, you hear several vehicles pull up outside. You hear Bohn's challenge, and he did not open fire with the .50 on the truck, so you guess that they passed muster.
Private Bohn
NPC, 3 posts
Sun 31 Jan 2021
at 11:57
  • msg #701

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Sirs, that information team is here, sending them in. Heads up." Private Bohn messages you both on the radio.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:15, Sun 31 Jan 2021.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 18 posts
Sun 31 Jan 2021
at 12:10
  • msg #702

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider, followed by three other men in non descript civilian clothing enter the building. Barrel Rider is on his cell phone (this is the second time you have seen him use it).

Pointing at his men and gesturing to the room at large, and gesturing to both of you to come over while he is on the phone, he seems to be on an important discussion on the phone: "Yes General, yes I understand. My field asset seems to have been compr... Yes General, I understand, but the two must be related. Sir?... Yes Sir, of course General. I concur. it was probably Russian operatives that.... Yes general. I am with my assets now, we will debrief and come up with an action plan. It will be on your desk tomorrow Sir. Yes General, I will, thank you.".

He suddenly pulls his phone back and clicks a button on the phone, presumably to end his call, then he seems to enter in a code, and you hear a small beep on the phone.

He looks exhausted, and it is now that you see something different with him. He actually is visibly armed. A mini Uzi is strapped around his back, and you see a small bandolier filled with magazines as he pulls back his coat to put his phone in the inside pocket. "Gentlemen. Seems like somehow, the Russians are still at play here. They just pulled our shorts up over our heads, and there isn't shit we can do about it. Any clues as to who killed Wally?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 225 posts
Sat 6 Feb 2021
at 06:03
  • msg #703

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 702):

"Well, we figured out that it was not a murder-suicide, as we do not believe that Wally offed himself in a fit of jealousy. That being said, there are forces at work outside this store.", Jorg says, handing over his notebook. "That message was displayed on the screen before it deleted itself. Someone was Wally's handler."
Barrel Rider
NPC, 19 posts
Sat 6 Feb 2021
at 11:41
  • msg #704

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider does the same thing you did, he pulls out a small notebook and copies your notes into his.

"Looks like this isn't Civ Gov or the Soviets. I'm thinking that this is gonna be a helluva debriefing."

He looks around. "Christ! With those fires out there... Everyone here needs to strip everything out of here. It is unlikely this place is gonna get the fires extinguished before this place gets torched. Focus on the intel downstairs, including the computer, and Wally and the other two. Leave furniture, but tear it apart to make sure anything that needs to be recovered is." he shouts to everyone in the room.

"You did good, both of you. But the Brass wants us to change missions right now. My guess is that this may overlap somehow, but for now, the Buckley situation is on hold while we deal with this riot. We'll talk more after you've both had some time to write your reports, had some chow and some sleep. Well, lets get to work."
Mina
GM, 261 posts
From Montana
Sat 6 Feb 2021
at 12:56
  • msg #705

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The work is grueling, but rewarding. Inside the torn mattress, Wally's personal cypher booklet is found. It's basic, but effective. They also find several supplies of ammunition, food, tools, even some motor oil and a stash of medical supplies and a ten gallon jug of diesel. There is also a collection of firearms and primitive weapons. Again, it looks like those who came here to do them in, didn't seem to care about looting the building.

You work long into the night, and when you get back to the medical building that makes up the HQ, you have to suck down some coffee (courtesy of Wally's supplies, it's the real thing) just to stay awake enough to finish your report while you eat a bowl of beans with some fresh cornbread (it's a little doughy actually).

Barrel Rider isn't available for the next several days. The Friday that just happened was the 23rd of Feb, 2001. He isn't available until the following Wednesday, the 28th. You are actually given some time off, though you restricted to HQ considering what had just happened. OOC: I'm gonna leave some space for you to do a little of your own thing for the few days left in the month to add some flavor, if you want.

Information is spotty, but it seems like the rumors of the Soviets in Texas gaining access to fuel and stabilizing their front was partially true, until Friday the 23rd, which on the radio is being called Red Friday. Using the Brotherhood to incite a massive riot in Denver and Aurora, the Soviet's made their move in Texas. Using a recently acquired source of fuel, they appear to have engineered the riots to tie down US response to them moving to consolidate the troops of their Mexican forces, and dispatch a heavily armed force to Mexico City in order to settle the recent Mexican civil war. In order to stem the violence in Denver, forces loyal to MilGov have been redeployed from Oklahoma, prohibiting a prepared response and weakening MilGov presence in both that state and what few troops are left in Texas.

No one knows how the Soviets are doing in Mexico, but the forces in Texas  have managed to unite several factions out of the need for stability, as it is just about to become planting season, and this winter, while not as bad as the winters of '99 and 2000, has been ugly. It does look like Texas may not remain a member of the United States at this time, and things seem to be getting worse. MilGov has declared war on the Brotherhood, as well as other groups in Denver and Aurora, with the conflict aimed at controlling what little resources are available to the cities, and preventing other factions from doing the same thing. This exacerbates the already strained supply situation and has lead to several small food riots. You are told to stand down for the time being, that tasking would come after the debrief.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 226 posts
Fri 12 Feb 2021
at 06:43
  • msg #706

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 705):

[OOC: Jorg is going to use the downtime for mundane things such as maintenance, PT and just doing a whole lot of nothing. Boring, yes, but in character,]
Jorg Mendez
Player, 227 posts
Sun 14 Mar 2021
at 05:23
  • msg #707

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 706):

Mundane tasks like checking the radios. Radio Check, over.
Mina
GM, 262 posts
From Montana
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 10:32
  • msg #708

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Waiting for Response from possible other players and possible second characters from current PC's
Victor Lange
Player, 116 posts
Mon 15 Mar 2021
at 21:42
  • msg #709

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 708):

OoC:  I have a hard enough time with 1. Viktor is performing mundane tasks.
Mina
GM, 263 posts
From Montana
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 05:57
  • msg #710

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Ok, since my recruitment drive amounted to bunk, I'm just gonna accept it and keep my story coming. I will try again after everyone is mellowed on the 4th ed stuff. If you both are interested in upgrading to 4th edition when it hits Beta, I can give it a whack. I am in another group that is waiting to play then too, and I have made a couple of characters using the new rules. The beta version is rumored to have conversion rules included. Let me know what you think.
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:03, Mon 22 Mar 2021.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 228 posts
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 06:44
  • msg #711

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Whack, whack, whack.

The rules are lighter, even if there are few points that need clarification, and generally work well. Hit capacity, however, is drastically reduced so we may need some more warm bodies to soak up the blows.
Mina
GM, 264 posts
From Montana
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 07:03
  • msg #712

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

On February 28th, you are summoned to a general staff meeting by Barrel Rider for his team, which you have only met small parts of. The room he chose seems to be a lecture hall from when the hospital was a teaching facility. The room is cold, poorly lit by a few of the many fluorescent lights that are not burned out. There is a thick layer of dust on the floor, with many dirty boot tracks made in the grime, but the raised benches and small tables in front of them are clean, if not well used. There is a large white board in front that has seen lots of use, blurs of green and blue and red smear parts of the board where it was poorly erased. A small flat, wooden lectern stands in the middle of a small raised platform. and on the left hand side there is a small wooden office desk and spinning chair.

About thirty people trickle in over the time. Barrel Rider's assistant comes in, looking like she hasn't slept in a  week (she probably hasn't) and has everyone move down to the front two rows, and then sits in the desk and pulls out a small laptop, one of the nicer models that came out right before the war started. The typical noises from the room getting settled and the hard drive and fan spinning up on the laptop. The room has a tension to it. No one is gossiping or talking to each other except for a few apologies for someone intruding on each other's space and such. The last few days in Denver and Aurora have made the room filled with dread. There also hasn't been a full staff meeting the entire time you have been operating out of the hospital. Everyone looked nervous. Privates Bohn and Mitchell, along with a recuperating Sergeant Washington are sitting a bit away from you. You know from the conversations around the office that both of the privates had been pulled from intelligence duty to aid in putting down the riots. They look extremely tired, but both managed to make themselves presentable in their overused uniforms.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 20 posts
Mon 22 Mar 2021
at 08:01
  • msg #713

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider comes in a few minutes late with a small notebook in his hand. He looks tired, he even looks worse for wear than his assistant. You haven't seen him since you debriefed the week before, and you are sure he is functioning on what passes for coffee and shear determination from the look of it.

He thumbs through the pages of the notebook and starts speaking. "Sorry I'm late everyone. As everyone knows, it has been a bit crazy here lately. So let's begin." he says in a calm, tired voice. "There are two new executive orders that have been issued by the Joint Chiefs, acting in accordance with the martial law decree, and their assumption of duties of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of the United States in this time of crisis. First, Executive Order 13132, issued this morning just before the meeting will outline our response to the activities that have been taking place in Denver and Aurora. The curfews will be rigidly enforced. Any civilian outside after 7PM without a signed document issued by the military giving them permission to be outside will be detained. All firearms possession inside city limits is now strictly illegal. The possession of any military hardware of any kind is also illegal. The traditional rights of Habeas Corpus and guilt by association have been rescinded in their entirety in the city limits for the entire civilian population. All civilians must register with a newly created department, operated by the State of Colorado, called the Office of Resettlement and Population Documentation. This will serve as a temporary form of local census bureau, and an identification agency. Anyone without a valid ID or paperwork showing they have registered with the Office or proof that they are members of the Colorado National Guard, State Police, or the United States Military of Colorado Springs (OOC: Mil Gov) will be detained indefinitely. All civilians must submit to search and seizure by military and or state police staff upon orders to do so. This isn't radically different to the Martial Law order as it already exists, just a stricter zero tolerance policy. What affects you, ladies and gentlemen, is that the use of lethal force restrictions have been lifted. Anyone disobeying an order issued by the military or state police in accordance with the martial law declaration is now to be considered a possible insurgent, and may be treated as such if the situation warrants it. All post operation investigation with this will require a proper submission of complaint from at least three eyewitnesses before it will go to a board of inquiry or grand jury. As your commanding officer, I will expect professionalism from you at all times. I WILL NOT accept you becoming death squads out there in the field, but we will operate under these guidelines for the foreseeable future. Understood?

There is a murmur that goes through the crowd in hushed voices. There is some shock to this announcement. A few hands shoot up, and Barrel Rider waives them away and continues.

The second order, Executive Order 13133 is in response to recently acquired information provided by a weather satellite that was recovered recently, and information being provided from areas outside of Colorado across the country. Snow pack and recorded rainfall outside of the state of Colorado, the Pacific Northwestern States, as well as some of the states around the Great Lakes are way below normal for this last fall and winter. The country as a whole is expecting a massive drought. There is an expectation that this will trigger some mass migrations from across the country, as food production is going to be hit hard in all locals, even more so than the transition from oil based agriculture. Executive Order 13133 will attempt to address the hardships of the counties citizens in what is sure to be a massive refugee crisis, that will probably cause parts of the country to fall into chaos. The order limits freedom of movement in the states of Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado from outside states. It establishes guidelines for setting up settlements for incoming refugees as well as dealing with those people coming here from areas outside of our control (a euphemism you've heard before describing Civ Gov controlled areas and the areas under Soviet and Mexican occupation). Mostly, you will not be affected by these orders as long as you stay in Colorado and the states I mentioned. The big impact of this order that will affect you is the provision regarding rationing. We won't fall under the new ammunition, electricity, or fuel guidelines, but we will fall under the new guidelines regarding food rationing. In order to build a surplus to accommodate the large number of expected refugees, all rations will be cut to 1500 Calories per day for support staff and 2000 for active duty soldiers for an indefinite period of time. Hoarding will not be tolerated, and will result in time in the stockade if you are found doing it, or aiding others to do it. Any and all foodstuffs, bottled potable water, firearms, ammunition, medical supplies, and construction tools, and raw construction materials like nails and screws will be turned over to your commanding officer upon retrieval from the field, unless it directly impacts your operating orders. I am sorry folks, but things are going to get very tight around here for the time being. I expect you to follow these orders to a tee. Bring any items to the back loading gate in the main building here. I'm not going to be taking any questions today, but expect orders to come your way soon. We will be acting on intelligence received in the field to eliminate the Brotherhood and any local organization that may be supporting them. All current operations will be postponed while we deal with these assholes. Thank you for your time people."

He issues a quick salute, turns and leaves the room. The various commanding officers give the dismissal order, and people begin filing out.
This message was lightly edited by the player at 08:02, Mon 22 Mar 2021.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 229 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 09:25
  • msg #714

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 713):

"Vic, I understand the martial law blah, blah but I am starting to wonder if we are on the right side here. I swore to defend the Consitution but I see a few problems with these new orders."
Victor Lange
Player, 117 posts
Thu 25 Mar 2021
at 19:25
  • msg #715

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 714):

"I see what you mean, Jorg. I'm not much caring for it either. Guess we'll just have to use our 'best judgement' when it comes to what we do out there. Par for the course."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 230 posts
Fri 26 Mar 2021
at 11:33
  • msg #716

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 715):

"Yeah, stuff gets too heavy I heard the quartermaster always have a few spots open."
Mina
GM, 265 posts
From Montana
Mon 29 Mar 2021
at 04:04
  • msg #717

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

                                            March 2001


                                         Damn Dirty Things
This message was last edited by the GM at 10:23, Mon 29 Mar 2021.
Barrel Rider
NPC, 21 posts
Mon 29 Mar 2021
at 10:22
  • msg #718

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

You don't get an assignment right away. You're told when you inquire that Barrel Rider is thinking of the best way to employ you.

A few days later you are summoned to an office by his assistant. He isn't in the office yet when you arrive, but they have you each take a seat in the office to wait. The room is packed with file cabinets, and is missing a cover over the fluorescent lighting. A desktop computer sits on the desk, as does a phone. There is a small bent lamp on the desk, and off to the side is a smaller desk that is wheeled that has a typewriter on it. There are also several candles sitting around the room and a gas lantern. The way the room smells, you think that the everyday experience of rolling blackouts even affects someone of Barrel Rider's stature. It's also a reminder of the times you are living through, as is the reinforced steel that has been jerry rigged over the windows, with small openings for observation and possibly firing out of.

Barrel Rider comes in after a few minutes, closing the door behind him. His clothing, normally well pressed and clean, look like they have been slept in, probably on the small loveseat in his secretary's office or at his desk. His hair seems to have a few more grey strands in it, and he has some shadow from an incoming beard forming.

"Sorry about the wait gentlemen, it has been a bit of a struggle lately. I'm glad you're here" he says in a tone that sounds weary. He continues, "The information you brought in has been good, despite our setbacks. It shows a clear connection with local Soviet Forces or sympathizers with this Brotherhood Group that's was shooting up the streets of Denver and Aurora last week. This information actually let me keep you guys under my command for the time being US ASOC wanted you to be pulled back under Special Forces Command, and have you guys leading platoons with there house clearing ops that will be going on. Aurora and the suburbs are going to be cleared out of as many civilians as they can, and they are going to be fenced off to keep them out. Seems like a losing proposition, but the Governor and the Joint Chiefs have put together a order that goes out in the morning ordering just that. Will give the residents a week to clear out. The bulk of any soldiers I have will be tasked with logging the people coming into Denver proper."

He gives a disgusted look like eating something he didn't like when he said that. Something which strikes you as odd, as usually this man is a lot better at keeping his feelings masked. Continuing he says, "Like I said, I had to fight to keep you guys under my command, and even more to keep you useful to me. Our operation is curtailed right now with this bullshit." He turns his head slightly and waives his arm as if to point to the city on the other side of the walls. "But that doesn't mean we won't be able to use this to our advantage. We may get lucky and find the Soviets who gave our man the nuke, or even him while we do this, so we will do this. So instead of using you here where you would be more useful to me as field commanders, or the Joint Chiefs having you run people from their homes and shooting them if they don't, I talked them into letting me do what you are good at. We are going to use what few assets I have left for field work, and those of the other operations leaders here, and have you work actionable intelligence jobs. We find people who are directly linked to the small scale war that was just fought here, you guys go in and zip tie them and put black bags on their heads."

He pulls some documents out of his desk, scratches his forehead, then grabs a pen and signs a few lines, before he hands them to both of you. Written orders. "Give these to Bekah when I dismiss you. I'm going to assign direct command of Sergeant Washington and his team over to you. You've been working with a few of his guys too. They have a few more guys with some field craft skills, that will probably come in handy to you, but him and his two soldiers are the only combat troops left in his platoon that didn't get yanked from me in all this." Almost as an afterthought, he adds, "Washington will be cleared again for duty in a few days. That is when we will begin. Any questions?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 231 posts
Mon 29 Mar 2021
at 12:56
  • msg #719

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 718):

"Thanks for the brief, Barrel Strider, but the contents are a bit brief. What exactly is the mission again? I understand there is going to be some cordon and search mission combined with civilian relocation but what are Vic and I going to be doing? Who exactly are we  zip-tying?"
Barrel Rider
NPC, 22 posts
Sun 4 Apr 2021
at 11:28
  • msg #720

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Wearily he replies, "Well that is the thing isn't it, I don't know. We have a few leads, but as far as specifics, for right now I don't have any yet. We are going to be working the Soviet connections to the Brotherhood. We should have something for you soon. I'm going to be giving you orders as they come in. I want you both to be ready to go as soon as possible. When the rest of my people give me intelligence on where and whom to strike, you will act on it."

He continues, the stress he is under leaking into his words. "I'll be honest with both of you. Things are falling apart a little faster than the Generals would like. Colorado has this little bit of regional stability, but these riots put it all at risk, and we may end up losing some key assets outside of the state because of it. I need, no... We need a break on these guys, and soon. Not just because of what happened at Buckley, but the people running the show for the Russians here in Denver are a lot more dangerous than I or anyone else expected. They almost killed the Governor with a bomb planted in his shitter for Christ sakes! And we are shy a large chunk of the assets we need to do this. You, and Washington are the last of my best people that can act. For everyone else, this is a sideshow, and the Brass doesn't even see the real threat." He puts his head in his palms, rubbing his eyes, and lets out a long sigh.

"Take a little time to meet the rest of Washington's team, see what assets you have available to you. Those are your immediate orders. That and to be ready. Be ready, and when something happens, check your corners and your doors and don't get yourselves killed. Bekah can show you give you directions to your team. You're dismissed."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 232 posts
Tue 6 Apr 2021
at 06:13
  • msg #721

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Barrel Rider (msg # 720):

"Nothing to do now but put on a sour-puss and wait. Still not happy with the attack on the Constitution. You can bump that up the chain of command."
Victor Lange
Player, 118 posts
Fri 9 Apr 2021
at 15:29
  • msg #722

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 721):

"You ain't kidding. Kind of reminds me of what good, old Ben Franklin said, 'Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.' Gotta make sure we stay on the right side of things."
Mina
GM, 266 posts
From Montana
Sat 10 Apr 2021
at 13:07
  • msg #723

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Are you going to go introduce yourselves to your team?
Jorg Mendez
Player, 233 posts
Sun 11 Apr 2021
at 05:54
  • msg #724

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 723):

OOC: Sorry, did not pick up on the fact that they were there.

"All right you warm bodies, I am Captain Bad and this is my comrade in arms Attitude! Fall in and sound off with your name, rank and MOS! Now damn it!"
Mina
GM, 267 posts
From Montana
Mon 12 Apr 2021
at 09:33
  • msg #725

Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: They aren't, but he did give you some orders giving you command of them, and asked you to meet them. So I will assume that is where you went.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 234 posts
Mon 12 Apr 2021
at 15:07
  • msg #726

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Mina:
OOC: They aren't, but he did give you some orders giving you command of them, and asked you to meet them. So I will assume that is where you went.


OOC: you are correct. Make it so. ;-)
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 10 posts
Tue 13 Apr 2021
at 09:50
  • msg #727

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Entering the room where your team is, you see a few familiar faces. Bohn and Mitchell are there, as is Washington, who seems better than you last saw him, some color back in his face instead of the gray ashen look on his face that he had when he was wounded before.

Coming to attention, he shouts "YOU HEARD THE MAN, FALL IN!!!" When they fall in, he shouts again, "MATFELDT! YOU"RE UP!! NAME, RANK, AND MOS!"
Mina
GM, 268 posts
From Montana
Tue 13 Apr 2021
at 09:56
  • msg #728

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: I'm doing a little research on what these other people do before I post. Give me a few days please.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 235 posts
Wed 14 Apr 2021
at 06:54
  • msg #729

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Mina:
OOC: I'm doing a little research on what these other people do before I post. Give me a few days please.

OOC: no stress. Take your time.
Mina
GM, 269 posts
From Montana
Sat 1 May 2021
at 11:38
  • msg #730

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: I could use some help here, I am coming up dry in my research. This team is a specialized unit meant to aid soldiers breach a building. I cannot for the life of me find out anything about these poeple, though I know they exist. Any insight would be helpful to both you and I.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 236 posts
Sat 1 May 2021
at 14:22
  • msg #731

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 730):

OOC: What exactly are you looking for and where do you hear about them?
Mina
GM, 270 posts
From Montana
Sun 2 May 2021
at 04:11
  • msg #732

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Well, I read somewhere that there are surveillance teams that help minimize civilian casualties by collecting information needed before someone breaches a house. They used stuff like IR and phone taps and what have you to get a lay of the land and allow people to be taken alive instead of just chucking some grenades in and killing everyone you see after.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 237 posts
Sun 2 May 2021
at 04:48
  • msg #733

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 732):

OOC: Not sure if this helps: https://www.google.com/url?sa=...lQGxahq3eSVKn7bTZlpr
Bret Dodgson
NPC, 1 post
Sat 8 May 2021
at 12:24
  • msg #734

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

An older man in professional, clean, street clothes is first in line. He stands at attention (without saluting) like he has been in service, but it has been a while. "Field Operations Commander Bret Dodgson, DIA. I command the Recon Team you have at your disposal. We are your eyes and ears." He does not call you sir, but you feel like he was in the habit of doing so before new customs came in.

His file that you were given states he's a long time field operative with the DIA. He is also a former Navy man, with intelligence expertise that goes back to the Vietnam war and everything in between.

"Here is the rest of my team, as it is. Sergeant Curtis Jimenez, my computer and IR specialist" gesturing to the weary faced sergeant next to him, "and this is former special agent Bruce Ramirez. He is my signals and electronic expert." he gestures to another civilian wearing a white shirt and a tie.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:28, Sat 08 May 2021.
Curtis Jimenez
NPC, 1 post
Sat 8 May 2021
at 12:41
  • msg #735

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

When you look to Sergeant Jimenez, he is standing at attention. He looks tired and slightly malnourished. A flash burn  can be seen near the cuff of his right arm and on the back of his neck.

"Sergeant Curtis Jimenez, US Rangers, currently attached to joint operations with the DIA, sirs. I am a specialist in wire taps, IR surveillance, video surveillance, and tactical layout, Sirs!" There is no weariness in his voice, just excitement.

His file puts him as a veteran of the Somalia operation, with deployment against the Soviets in the street fighting that took place in Vancouver.
Bruce Ramirez
NPC, 1 post
Sun 9 May 2021
at 11:12
  • msg #736

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Ramirez looks like he normally wears a suit to the office, and you can see his coat jacket hanging over the chair he was sitting on. He has a serious look on his face, that gives you the impression that it is well practiced.

In a quiet, monotone voice he says: "Hello gentlemen, I'm Bruce Ramirez, formally of the FBI. I am your electronic surveillance expert. Bugs and such. Glad to have you on board"


His record is spotty, as parts of his record have been redacted prior to his service in the DIA and with MILGOV. What is there points to a highly qualified expert in electronic surveillance and counter surveillance.
Eli Forster
NPC, 1 post
Sun 9 May 2021
at 11:19
  • msg #737

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The next man you see is another civilian. He is wearing a suit, and looks like he could use a cup of coffee.

In a deep voice he says: "I'm Eli Forster, head of your communications unit. I've been with DIA since the eighties. This is my cohort, Kevin Alaster. We run your radio equipment, and make sure you're able to stay in touch."

His file has been heavily redacted, but he is definitely qualified on both Western and Combloc, as well as civilian electronics communications devices. Before the war, he was noted for several papers outlining communication procedures in military/intelligence coordination.
Kevin Alaster
NPC, 1 post
Sun 9 May 2021
at 11:23
  • msg #738

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Another soldier, Staff Sergeant Kevin Alaster stands at attention. He is a lanky, scrawny fellow.

In a very calm voice he replies to your command: "Staff Sergent Kevin Alaster, technical specialist. I work with the commo gear, and I have some experience from before the war as a hostage negotiator."

Your file indicates he worked with Denver Special Weapons and Tactics as negotiator before the war, though when he joined, he had an aptitude for communications gear similar to Mr. Forster.
Peggy Cotter
NPC, 1 post
Sun 9 May 2021
at 11:30
  • msg #739

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

A young woman with her hair pulled back into a tight bun stands at attention in front of you.

"Gunnery Sergeant Peggy Cotter, USMC Force Recon, Marksman, Sir! she almost shouts.

Her file states she was a late war recruit that showed an extreme talent for shooting. Before the war, she was on the US Olympic target shooting team. During the war, she fought against both Mexican and Soviet invaders in Texas until she was reassigned to Colorado after the collapse of the US military in that area.
Shane Keith
NPC, 1 post
Sun 9 May 2021
at 11:36
  • msg #740

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The last man standing is a man in his mid fifties, and looks like he was attacked by a large chunk of metal at some point. He's big, bald, and has a mean look to him, which catches you completely off guard when he introduces himself as the unit's assigned paramedic.

"Shane Keith, Paramedic, used to work with Denver SWAT, now I'm here. Hopefully you don't need my services"

His file lists him as a veteran of the Denver police force as a paramedic. He has decades of experience helping the wounded, and has many awards for his service on record.
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 11 posts
Sun 9 May 2021
at 11:44
  • msg #741

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Sergeant Washington points to the last two soldiers in the room.

"Of course you know Privates Bohn and Mitchell. Or should I say, Corporal Bohn, who earned himself a promotion recently during their last few missions with you." he says in his heavy Southern drawl. "Should let you know, the Incident Commander, Lieutenant Arminstead, isn't here right now. He had a doctor's appointment this morning. They are fitting him for a new prosthetic. If you'd like, I can introduce you to the Lieutenant this afternoon if you are available?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 238 posts
Mon 10 May 2021
at 05:35
  • msg #742

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 741):

"That would be great, Sgt. Washington. Where do we stand on transportation, weapons, spook equipment, and lodgings?"
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 12 posts
Mon 10 May 2021
at 11:28
  • msg #743

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Yes sir, I will let him know. As far as transport goes, the truck is still at your disposal. There has been talk with the Airforce about lending us helicopters for air support and medevac, but only under rare circumstances. We are adequate with weapons, though we don't have as many flash bangs or frags as I'd like with operations like this. but if you need 9mm, five five six, or seven six two, we are fine. And the fifty on the truck has at least one more full box, and we can probably get more in the near future. As far as the gear goes, the teams here have the best of what's left for the DIA. Our operations have received priority tasking, so as long as we have access to a jenny to recharge the batteries and plug in the cords, we have what we need. Everyone is billeted here. If that is unsatisfactory, I am sure I can arrange move us closer to downtown Aurora if you have Barrel Rider's permission to do so. The only concerns I have is there are less medical supplies than I'd want to put to the test in this stuff, and the general lack of electronic communication in the field will blind us a bit. But we are ready to rock and roll, sirs" Washington replies confidently, with an air of expertise in these types of operations.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 239 posts
Tue 11 May 2021
at 05:23
  • msg #744

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 743):

"Roger that. Have the team put their heads together and work out a shopping list. In addition, we need to find a secure location from which to work out of. We need to make this priority 1."
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 13 posts
Sun 16 May 2021
at 10:42
  • msg #745

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Yes sir, I will get started on that. Where would you like our new operations to be operating out of?"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 240 posts
Sun 16 May 2021
at 12:57
  • msg #746

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Sergeant Washington (msg # 745):

"Someplace underground, limited number of entrances that can be secured. Subway station or the like maybe."
Mina
GM, 271 posts
From Montana
Mon 17 May 2021
at 11:05
  • msg #747

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Sergeant Washington salutes and tells you to consider it done. OOC: Unless you have anything else to do with these guys, I'm going to move on.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 241 posts
Mon 17 May 2021
at 15:31
  • msg #748

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 747):

OOC: Please do so. Onward and upward.
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 1 post
Sat 22 May 2021
at 11:59
  • msg #749

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Later that afternoon, while you both are going over the logistics of what is going to happen together in the small workspace that Barrel Rider has allotted to you, you hear a clopping out side on the floor. It stops at your door and someone knocks.

When you acknowledge it, a thin soldier wearing a serious look and a large gait walks in and stands at attention. He has a several small dark splotches on the left side of his face and neck, maybe old flash burns or scars that haven't healed right. He walks with a cane, and you notice that he is missing at least part of his right leg, as you can see the prosthetic. This is Lt. Raymond Arminstead. Your file on him is huge. He played a key roll in operations in Somalia as a Major. You remember reading about him in the paper back in the day, as he was served up as the scapegoat for the events that happened there. That he wasn't didn't retire and wasn't discharged says something about him as a soldier. He was placed in the general infantry, and his actions stateside during the war have been exemplary, and the accident that cost him his leg earned him the Distinguished Service Cross. If it weren't for the black mark in Somalia, he probably would have been a Colonel by now. Barrel Rider is known for using whatever talent he can find, and put him back in something he did well before his career fell apart. He is your Incident Commander, in charge of coordinating the other teams while you breach a building or take down a vehicle.

"Lieutenant Raymond Arminstead reporting for duty sirs" he says as he salutes. His voice has a serious rasp to it. His file says his lungs were damaged during a gas attack.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 242 posts
Tue 25 May 2021
at 05:43
  • msg #750

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 749):

Jorg returns the salute before motioning the Lieutenant closer. "At ease, LT. What brings you to our merry household? Looking to expand your horizons and get in all sorts of trouble?"
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 2 posts
Sat 29 May 2021
at 07:51
  • msg #751

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 750):

"Yes sir. I'm hear to do just that." He laughs, which is a strange sound with the rasp. I'm your Incident Commander. I apparently can still direct traffic even with a bum leg and seared lungs. Sergeant Washington said you wanted to find a staging area a little closer to the action. I may have an idea for a place. It'll take a little effort, but it's in the direction we are aiming. There is no subway system here in Aurora or Denver even, but there is an old skyscraper near downtown Aurora that has a huge basement. The building is messed up, gutted by fire, and unsafe to go up in."He starts coughing. It's a nasty wet, hacking cough, but he composes himself after a bit. "It's ideally situated to several of the major hotspots where the worst of the recent fighting has taken place. The problem, is that a small gang is holed up in there. It might be worth our time to clear them out, and I have a way to get in past their guards. I can show you if you'd like?" You didn't see the small attaché case he brought in with him over his shoulder. He reaches towards it.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:12, Sun 25 July 2021.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 243 posts
Sun 30 May 2021
at 04:44
  • msg #752

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 751):

"Without delay, lieutenant. The team hasn't shot anyone for days now and I am, quite frankly, worried they are getting rusty." Jorg replies, a weary look on his face. "Nothing in this world is ever easy anymore."
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 3 posts
Thu 3 Jun 2021
at 11:37
  • msg #753

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 752):

"Yes sir." He pulls out an old blueprint (Map 9 in the Game Maps) of an underground parking structure. "This actually might be easier than you'd expect. This is the underground part of the parking structure by the Pavilion Towers. See the main parking structure is above ground. It was leveled before the war for a remodel. They never finished it."

He stabs his finger on the third exhaust vent, "The other vents are covered up by rubble and such. This is the only one that still provides ventilation into the underground structure, which is still intact. We have a sizeable amount of tear gas we could requisition, and I guess you can see where I'm going with this. Only entrance is the main ramp down. Gas the lot of them, rush them with our masks on, and zip tie em. We probably won't even have to shoot anyone." He gives a menacing smile.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 244 posts
Fri 4 Jun 2021
at 05:14
  • msg #754

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 753):

"Sounds like a plan, Lieutenant. Take a team of two with you and make 'em. The rest of us will roll up with the Hummer once you drop the bomb and secure the front entrance. Safeties off, just in case."
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 4 posts
Fri 4 Jun 2021
at 06:01
  • msg #755

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Yes Sirs." He seems to hesitate for a moment, then "May I speak off the record about another matter?" His face has turns from the devious look he had when he was planning with you to a slightly sickly color.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 245 posts
Fri 4 Jun 2021
at 11:18
  • msg #756

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 755):

"Have at it, lieutenant. Speak your mind."
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 4 posts
Thu 10 Jun 2021
at 08:35
  • msg #757

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"The other project you were working on before the riots. Buckley. Barrel Rider doesn't believe it, but I think you have a leak of some sort. To many coincidences. The guy who was on this case before Billy was blown up after letting command know that he had that disk. Wally's death. A few other occurrences. I don't have any idea who it is. I'm pretty sure it isn't Barrel Rider. Man might be a spook, but he is a patriotic one, and lives his duty to the country. I think that maybe why you got the gig after was killed was a way for him to have some trust in his people. Keep an eye out." He is beet red after saying this, and starts a hacking cough into his elbow.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:35, Thu 10 June 2021.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 246 posts
Fri 11 Jun 2021
at 07:04
  • msg #758

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 757):

"Great minds think alike, Lieutenant. I was thinking the same thing before but it is nice to know that I am not the only one wearing an aluminum hat. Who was on Billy's team before he had that unfortunate accident at work?"

OOC: 800 Posts!! YAY!!!!
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 5 posts
Sat 12 Jun 2021
at 11:55
  • msg #759

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"Well, Myself and my team were there when they needed us, but not regulars. Washington had a few guys in addition to Mitchell and Bohn, there were three others. Croaker and Hansen were killed in the op to secure that CD you guys brought in. I think the only other member of his team was PFC Adam Doyle. He was blamed by Washington for the death of Croaker and Hansen. I think he set off some sort of booby trap that got them killed. He always said he didn't do it, but Washington and Billy both thought that he was the one who set it off. He was discharged, and I think he joined the building crews here in Denver after that. I don't know where you can get ahold of him if you want to talk to him. Washington might know, but it's a soar subject with him. You might piss him off if you ask"
Jorg Mendez
Player, 247 posts
Tue 15 Jun 2021
at 06:34
  • msg #760

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 759):

"I think we might want to have a chat with Mr. Doyle. Put out an APB on him, on the quiet like. Once we find him, we can drop by for a visit. I would like to hear his story before talking to Washington. I also would like the AAR of the mission and incident you mentioned."
Raymond Arminstead
NPC, 6 posts
Thu 24 Jun 2021
at 11:05
  • msg #761

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

"I can see what I can do about finding Doyle. The AARs' may take a bit. They generally send older reports up the mountain to store electronically, before they send them back to the Hospital. Still, it might take a bit, but you'll have em."

He takes a second to think, before he continues, scratching his chin. "I may have another guy for you. Delta. I'll see what I can do to bring him on if you'd like?"
This message was last edited by the player at 11:06, Thu 24 June 2021.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 248 posts
Fri 25 Jun 2021
at 06:26
  • msg #762

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Raymond Arminstead (msg # 761):

"Carry on, Lieutenant, and all bullet-stoppers are welcome."
Sergeant Washington
NPC, 14 posts
Sun 25 Jul 2021
at 11:26
  • msg #763

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

A day passes, uneventful. The next day after, Sergeant Washington asks to see you both. When you are able to meet him, he arrives carrying two file folders.

After saluting you he says "Sirs! I have the shopping list you asked me to compile, as well as more information about the parking garage we are going to use. I have a map of the location." He pauses, hands you one of the folders with several documents in it, you see a few requisition request forms when you peruse it. He then says while you are examining it "Sir, I also have this for you, its orders that have come down from The Mountain. Barrel Rider wanted you to be able to see the operational orders for the city of Aurora. The brass is planning on flattening it.". He hands you the second file folder with the orders in it OOC: (See thread on Operation MULE for more details)
Mina
GM, 278 posts
From Montana
Sun 25 Jul 2021
at 11:47
  • msg #764

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The file with the shopping list has several documents in them. There are several maps (OOC: See Game Maps A-E) detailing the region as well as the basement of the parking garage.

The shopping list is as follows. Washington goes over it with you and explains that he based the requisitions off of what was available, and not what wanted.

3 bags with 100 zip ties in them
Gas masks for entry team
5 Rifle Noise Suppressors
3 pairs of binoculars
1 60X spotting Scope on a tripod
3 large mag lights
D Cell batteries for Mag lights, enough for 3 reloads each
2 cases of Mk3A2 Concussion grenades (20 per case)
2 500Kw Generators with fuel shipments (ethanol) for each week (OOC: subject to availability. Each week roll 1d10, if less than 4 then no fuel is available)
4 Laptop computers. All are hardened and designed for work sites, and audio visual inputs
Lighting for the facility
Tables, chairs, cots, bedding, and office supplies
Food for your command. Same fair as Anshutz
2 small heaters
Broadcast Monitoring equipment
A set of bore scopes and assorted gear to go with it and black and white tv with VCR, 10 blank VHS tapes
24 bugs
bug monitor
Laser microphone
Parabolic Booster
Radio direction finder
RF scanner/filter
3 high power 35 mm cameras with zoom lens
enough ammunition to replace what you have expended
Mina
GM, 279 posts
From Montana
Sun 25 Jul 2021
at 21:22
  • msg #765

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: I'd like both of y'all to come up with a plan for taking the parking garage please. As an incentive, if there are no casualties, I will give each of you 1 xp after you successfully take the garage. I'd like to think it will be a dry run for future operations against your objectives going forward.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 250 posts
Mon 26 Jul 2021
at 11:49
  • msg #766

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 765):

OOC: Understood, although it may take a bit. How many active players do we have at the moment?
Mina
GM, 280 posts
From Montana
Mon 26 Jul 2021
at 12:01
  • msg #767

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

OOC: Currently just the two of you. The person I was going to have play decided to back out. I am trying to recruit another friend of mine to play, but he is waffling. Hoping to have more soon.
Mina
GM, 290 posts
From Montana
Mon 20 Sep 2021
at 04:07
  • msg #768

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Barrel Rider gives you the go ahead for your plan. He wishes you all success. He will have mission assignments after you take the new location.
Mina
GM, 293 posts
From Montana
Sun 26 Sep 2021
at 11:45
  • msg #769

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Arminstead recommends taking Curtis Jimenez with you. He has experience with stakeouts, and is highly skilled in what he does.

After acquiring what you need to start out with, you get a ride from Washington and his guys. They got an upgrade after the last fight, and they have an armored Humvee with a fifty on top instead of the old barely running technical they had been using. He drives to within a few blocks of the H-Mart. You'll have to huff it to get there from here. Curtis has a large duffle, and is carrying a hard case in each hand. He looks excited.
Mina
GM, 294 posts
From Montana
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 10:07
  • msg #770

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

When you get there, it takes a bit to find the ladder to the roof that Barrel Rider provided the location for. The building is a large grocery store, meant to cater to the Asian people living in Aurora before the war. It is structurally sound, but it has been looted to the point where there is only rotten veggies and garbage left in the building. The building has a smell, most likely from the food, and what looks like a previously flooded toilet, that seems to have created a large pool of standing water in one corner of the building. Fortunately, you don't have to get your feet wet to get to the ladder. Getting to the top is easy, the door that opens up to the roof is easily opened, as the lock had been busted off at some point. The rear of the building faces the parking garage as well as the Pavilion Towers. There are several large fan units that you can use as cover, and there is enough space that you could construct a comfortable shelter without being seen below.
Curtis Jimenez
NPC, 2 posts
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 10:17
  • msg #771

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

After you settle in and get ready to look at the garage, Curtis grins at you as he sets down the larger hard case. "Check this out! You're gonna love this! I traded a few favors in to get this!" he whispers loudly, looking as he can barely contain his excitement. He opens the case and pulls out a contraption that mounts on a tripod. It has a small viewscreen on one side, and what looks like a large telescopic camera on the other. He flips it on after he sets it up to look down at the parking garage, and it makes a small whine as it warms up. "Its a portable thermal imager! I've never got to play with one of these before!"! he whispers with a big grin on his face.
Mina
GM, 295 posts
From Montana
Mon 27 Sep 2021
at 11:03
  • msg #772

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

He pans it around the structure. Heat signatures flare up, a man smoking something at the entrance, shivering, is apparently the guard. There are 11 other heat signatures of people and a few containers that look like barrels with fires in them dispersed around the inside of the facility. Three of them appear to be up. One looks to be drinking something sitting on the opposite side of the building, the other two seem to be fucking near the area with the rest of the people.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 261 posts
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 07:31
  • msg #773

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 772):

"Nice. In a hotel you would have to pay for porn, now you have it on the job. Get me an accurate headcount and identify possible guards and their patrol routines."
Curtis Jimenez
NPC, 3 posts
Mon 18 Oct 2021
at 11:30
  • msg #774

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Curtis watches the screen for a few minutes and exclaims "What the fuck? That idiot is drunk!" He taps on the screen, focusing on the entrance of the garage. The image shows the man guarding the spot guzzling from what looks like a liquor bottle, and sure enough he stumbling around as he paces back and forth in front of the entrance. He even trips at one point, and has trouble standing back up. You can actually hear his swearing over the stillness of the night as he stands up. Shortly after, he wanders over to the side, pisses, then doubles over and pukes. His retching again disturbing the quiet. No one inside seems to notice. He seems to be paying more attention to what's going on inside than out, and you soon see why. When the others seem to fall asleep, he wanders over to a spot, sits down, and soon falls asleep.

"Well Goddamn, this is gonna be easy!" Curtis says with surprise in his whisper.
Victor Lange
Player, 123 posts
Fri 5 Nov 2021
at 02:52
  • msg #775

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Curtis Jimenez (msg # 774):

"Let's not get too cocky,Jimenez. We go rushing in before having as many facts as we can get could get one of us killed. I don't know about you, but getting a case of lead poisoning isn't real high on my list of things to do. Let's watch for a few days to ascertain what their SOP is."
Jorg Mendez
Player, 262 posts
Fri 5 Nov 2021
at 05:42
  • msg #776

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Victor Lange (msg # 775):

"Roger that. A few days of dinner and a show, what more could one want?"
Mina
GM, 296 posts
From Montana
Sat 6 Nov 2021
at 12:49
  • msg #777

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

The next few days are cold and miserable, and you find yourselves using your blankets almost the entire time. The gang has a routine. During the day, most of the gang leaves, going to the north, towards the more populated parts of town. They are always gone by noon. One or two stay behind to watch the place. The second night, the man who you saw drinking and passing out gets the shit kicked out of him after he repeats his indiscretion and is caught by the gangs leaders. There is a different guard after that. They seem to stay awake, but spend most of the night huddled up in a blanket next to a small fire to keep themselves warm. On the third day, you hear a distant gunshot, then two more. An hour later, you hear a screaming man, and soon see all but the two inside and three others coming back in carrying a man that is howling. You see blood through his white shirt in his lower torso. They bring him in and set him down, but it is obvious they don't know what to do with him. The other three, including who you have discerned to be the leader. He is a large muscular man with blonde hair, and designer sunglasses. You can see on his and the other two with him blood. A few minutes later, you see the man who was wounded on the thermals stop moving. The leader comes out of the building and screams, then lights a cigarette, smoking it in it's entirety before going back inside.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 263 posts
Sun 7 Nov 2021
at 05:28
  • msg #778

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 777):

OOC: Can we get an updated game map E with the approximate guard locations for day and night?
Mina
GM, 297 posts
From Montana
Sun 7 Nov 2021
at 12:36
  • msg #779

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

So on Map E, Number 1 is the entrance to the garage and the guard is just outside. There is not really any other guard positions inside. They mainly hang out in the sections marked C when they are inside.

From the outside the entrance is partially obscured by rubble from the collapsed upper structures. A chunk of concrete and rebar has collapsed and hangs down from the first level, blocking vehicles from entering, but the sides are still open enough to allow people to get in and out, two wide on the left side, one on the right.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 264 posts
Wed 10 Nov 2021
at 12:02
  • msg #780

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 779):

OOC: What is the state of the stairwells and their outer doors marked "2"?
Mina
GM, 298 posts
From Montana
Wed 10 Nov 2021
at 12:16
  • msg #781

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

When you start looking at the side doors, you do notice that there is another guard stationed, if that is what you'd call it. There is always someone either sleeping near or facing the rear left corner of the structure. Sometimes someone goes and sits on the stairs going up for several hours. You would have to reposition to see it's condition, as it is on the opposite side of the building.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 265 posts
Thu 11 Nov 2021
at 07:11
  • msg #782

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 781):

"Vic, I think if we were to push in on the stairwells with a lot of force, that would make them squirt out the front and we could mop 'em up with the Hummer and a few dismounts. We would have to get close and hit them hard and fast. Your thoughts?"
Victor Lange
Player, 124 posts
Fri 26 Nov 2021
at 04:53
  • msg #783

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Jorg Mendez (msg # 782):

That may be, but I think it'd be better to have a little more firepower with us before we try to charge in. Two teams hit the side entrance and a technical with a fifty cal and me with my sniper rifle to cover the front door. I'd much rather have too much coverage than not enough. Neither of us have stuck around this long by not being prepared.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:34, Sun 12 Dec 2021.
Mina
GM, 302 posts
From Montana
Mon 17 Jan 2022
at 11:38
  • msg #784

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

Map Locations:

1. Entrance to the Garage. From the outside the entrance is partially obscured by rubble from the collapsed upper structures. A chunk of concrete and rebar has collapsed and hangs down from the first level, blocking vehicles from entering, but the sides are still open enough to allow people to get in and out, two wide on the left side, one on the right. This can be cleared safely to allow for full access under, but will require heavy equipment to do so.
        A. There is usually a guard or two out here. They are not particularly observant,
           mostly just trying to stay
           warm and if they have a smoke, they are often taking a smoke break.

2. These are stairs that once went all the way up to the fourth floor before it collapsed. All four are inaccessible now and are blocked by debris. The door on the bottom left is the one where a guard is sometimes hanging out that you think might be able to be breached.

7. These are both vent locations that are closed up from the rubble above.

8. This vent is ideal for using the tear gas Lt. Arminstead suggested to use on this gang.

B. This seems to be a defensive position, probably set up with some wood and some extra metal plates attached to the car that they have rolled to the middle of the room

C. These are the sleeping and eating areas for the gang. there is usually 1-12 members of the group at these locations, either sleeping, fucking, eating or just hanging out. Each spot has several mattresses, a few old sleeping bags, blankets, and clothes. There are two picnic tables at both locations and a burn barrel at both locations for heat and cooking. There are piles of wood, cardboard, and waste piled near them, and they have a grate over each of them.

81, 87, 35, 11, 57, 23, 66, 16, 79, 4 (lower left hand corner 4), 46, 80, 71, and 39 are all vehicles in varying states and makes.

The parts not listed here will need to be investigated in person.
Jorg Mendez
Player, 270 posts
Mon 14 Feb 2022
at 08:17
  • msg #785

Re: Chapter 1- Buckley Avenged

In reply to Mina (msg # 784):

FRAGO:

Situation:
Currently, enemy forces are maintaining a position in an abandoned parking garage and we need to remove their presence.

Enemy Forces:
The enemy force consists of approximately a dozen individuals, both male and female. They are maintaining their position within the parking garage located to the front of our position. Enemy personnel are gang members and their level of military training is currently unknown but discipline appears to be very lax among the members of the gang. The enemy is armed with small arms of various makes and calibers and has established a defensive position at the entrance to the parking garage.

Friendly Forces:
Current team members will be utilized for the assault and will be divided into several teams, each with an element leader:

Overwatch Element:
=============================
Colter (Element Leader)
Jimenez
Electronic
Forster

HMMWV Team:
=============================
Vic (Element Leader)
Bohn (Driver)
Mitchell (Gunner)

Assault Element:
=============================
Mendez (Element Leader)
Washington
Arminstead

Chemical Assault Team:
=============================
Dodgson (Element Leader)
Keith


No other friendly elements or attachments will be operating within our mission area.

Mission:
Our mission is to assault the position held by the enemy personnel and capture for interrogation or kill, if necessary, all enemy personnel. The assault will take place at 0230 LOCAL. Local command needs to interrogate the enemy and their capture is imperative.


Execution:
Concept of Operations: Under cover of darkness and the overwatch provided by the overwatch element, the Chemical Assault Team will move to a position to which they can access the vents marked as position 8 on the map. At mission go-time of 0230 local, they will begin to deploy CS grenades into the vent at 15-second intervals until ordered otherwise by the assault element.

Once the overwatch element confirms that the enemy personnel is being affected by the CS gas, the assault element will breach the southern door and assault the position. Initially, the assault team will employ concussion grenades and switch to M4s with suppressors. The goal is to push the enemy personnel toward the entrance.

The HMMWV team will roll toward the entrance at the go-time and fire warning shots as the enemy emerges from the garage while calling for the enemy to surrender.

If the assault fails, the assault team will withdraw using their initial entry point under cover of fragmentation grenades and rendevous with the chemical assault team before returning to our base of operations. The HMMWV will maintain a base of fire on the enemy defensive position with the M2 and will withdraw after the assault element confirms that they have made the rendevous with the chemical assault team.

All personnel will attempt to capture the enemy personnel without injury. Non-fatal shots are authorized in the face of enemy opposition. Deadly force is only authorized in extreme circumstances. If we are forced to with, all weapons are free.

The overwatch may engage the enemy with sniper fire only with the direct approval of myself or Vic and only to prevent the death or injury of a team member.

Coordinating Instructions: The overwatch will coordinate the assault based on the observations from our base of operations.

Administration and Logistics: The assault team will draw concussion grenades and suppressors from our stocks and the chemical assault team will draw the necessary CS grenades.

Keith will draw the necessary medical equipment and is the designated casualty collection specialist, with me as the secondary. Vic will coordinate the capture and processing of the enemy personnel from his position. All enemy prisoners will be brought there.

Lt. Arminstead will coordinate all matters of supply and perform the pre-operation inspection.

Command and Signal:
Signal: All elements will maintain radio contact on the team frequency. Coordination on that frequency will be done by the overwatch element.

The following signals will be used to mark major events:

- BEANS: The chemical assault is beginning to employ the CS grenades
- BARK: The enemy personnel is being affected by the gas and the assault can begin. The overwatch element will send this signal.
- BITE: The assault element is beginning their assault.
- BELLY: The assault has failed and the assault element is withdrawing.
- BONE: The assault element has rendezvoused with the chemical assault element
- BADGE: All enemy personnel are accounted for and secured

Command: I will command the assault element with Vic commanding the operation to capture the enemy personnel and we will be with our respective elements for the duration of the operation.
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