In reply to Saul Noble (msg # 938):

Absolutely. After Sierra's visit to Dermott, it's going to be early afternoon, game time. A dusk launch could work. Assuming that you launch at dusk, from the point I've indicated on the map, the drone will be moving towards the setting sun during it's transit, so that probably won't help much with concealment (the sun will be behind Jerome, relative to the drone's approach). I imagine that if the drone approaches the AO from the west (at dusk), with the sun behind it, it will be somewhat harder to spot. Y'all can, of course, try to approach the camp from another direction but that will require more time and fuel. At it's current marked location, the convoy has traveled a total of 30 miles since leaving McGehee. You can also wait until the next morning to approach from the east (with the sunrise), but that means who have a whole afternoon, evening, and overnight to kill.

Let me know what y'all would like to do. I'd like to keep things moving IC. Two full turns a week is what we're shooting for.

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In reply to Good Ol' Rae (msg # 939):

I’m good with moving on and setting up shop at the point you’ve indicated.  I think we can hold up and launch at dawn giving Sierra the time to rest prior to initiating contact with the next group.  Presumably whatever has been going on with the POW camp has been going on long enough that 12 hours won’t make a huge difference.

In reply to Saul Noble (msg # 940):

Lol...We just passed a Motel...

Actually, if you'd like to spend the night at the motel from which the four CVMC bikers began to tail you, that is certainly a viable option.

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I'm fine with the spot indicated on the map although you might need to push it a little further west - according to wiki the drone's range is 6.2 miles.

As for where to stay the night, I'm not against the Motel but maybe a better option is asking the bikers if they can put us up for the night? It would, presumably, be more secure.

In reply to Lauren Cao (msg # 943):

I think they'd be amenable to that, especially if Guillory seems open to Lefty's request. Bunking with the CVMC will require a jaunt down to Lake Village.

And I will make sure to move the Sierra convoy within round-trip range of Jerome. Thanks.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 22:51, Wed 11 Sept 2019.

Bunking with the CMVC sounds good to me, as does the timing of the drone launch.

Scott is definitely open to the idea, given the club's reputation and actions so far.  But he's not going to sign off on it until he and Lauren are both certain that the group is still legit and not a pack of petty warlords in the making. Trust but verify, etc., etc.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:40, Wed 11 Sept 2019.

Just regarding this information from Lefty, I don't think that a POW camp would have full military NBC gear so this sounds really weird. And combined with the fact that HQ has been receiving reports as normal from the camp commander prior to the storm and these people were seen a couple of months ago, this really doesn't add up.....

I don't know what it means though so I guess we need to find out!

In reply to Nashoba 'Nash' Carterby (msg # 947):

Maybe they’ve managed to force the interned camp folks into agri-slaves and don’t want anyone to notice? Quarantined signs might be a good way to deter prying eyes.

In reply to Abernathy 'Abbie' Clark (msg # 948):

That makes sense but where did the NBC gear come from? And how have the managed to conceal their cover story from the governors office for several months?

I’m going to post tomorrow.  Today’s been a shit-show at work.

Saul will approach the civilians and make nice-nice.

Same.

Scott is generally inclined to sign off on the bikers' request, based on their rep and evidence to date.  They'll be an ASDF auxiliary unit (militia by any other name), charged with restoring and maintaining order and public safety within their assigned AOR.  That is, however, contingent on three factors:

1.  Lauren and Saul agree - and as ranking ASDF officer, Lauren has to be the one to (re)administer the oaths of service to the club's officers.

2.  Within twelve months, the club conducts a census of all citizens in its AOR (boundaries of said AOR to be set formally, probably based on existing county lines) and reports the results to Little Rock.

3.  Within six months of the census, the club facilitates, and reports the results of, elections to re-establish local Constitutional government within its AOR.  At such time, barring direct gubernatorial orders, the club's chain of command reverts to those local elected officials.  They will continue to be considered an ASDF auxiliary and receive state logistical support, training, etc., based on local needs and availability of resources.

With authority comes responsibility.  The ASDF is ultimately answerable to the state's elected government.  Scott's going to remind them, politely, that they're signing up to be something in the murky area between soldiers and cops, but they are not getting sanctioned as autonomous warlords.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:28, Fri 13 Sept 2019.

+2 on shitty work days.

Lauren will happily sign off on Scott’s suggestions (minor technical point, Lauren does not consider herself an ASDF officer, she identifies as a USAF officer temporarily attached to the ASDF)

Are we proposing to do this onscreen or offscreen? (Personally I think a night with the bikers is an opportunity for a decent bit of RP interaction)

I’m down with a night with the bikers.

In reply to Saul Noble (msg # 953):

Sounds good to me, particularly if we can do some RP.

Since y'all would like to explore a little RP in Lake Village before tackling Jerome, I deleted the arrival near Jerome turn to maintain continuity. As soon as y'all are done with Lake Village, I'll repost said turn and we can pick things up from there.

Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to facilitate in Lake Village and I'll do my best to set it up. I'm also here to play NPCs if you'd like to chat with any of them. I also trust you guys to puppet NPCs as needed, as long as you hold to the spirit of the narrative and are OK with me requesting edits if something doesn't quite "fit".

P.S. When we get a little closer to 1000 posts, I will start a new OOC channel and close this one.

Any questions, ask away.

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In reply to Good Ol' Rae (msg # 955):

Rae:

I hope it's ok if I posted. I was pretty sure I was cleared to post just looking for an opening to jump in. Hello everyone I'm Bishop. Some of you I know, some faces are new. I just wanted to say that I read every single post anyone's ever made on Natural State. It's pretty intimidating; there are no intermediate posters here. Everyone's pretty top notch. I hope I can blend in like a chameleon and not bring the quality of posts down too much. Thank you for your time and your patience in advance.

Have a lovely weekend,

Bishop

In reply to Armand Campbell (msg # 956):

Absolutely. Welcome aboard. Your first post is totally up to snuff. I hope you enjoy the game.

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The party scene appears to be fizzling out, and it's about time for the next turn. I'm going to post resolutions to the PC actions taken since the last GM responses; after that, I'm going to re-post the turn where the party arrives within drone range of Jerome, and we'll pick things up from there. If there's anything else you'd like to do at the party, please get those posts up before this time tomorrow. Thanks.

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Sounds good. Clark would have just gotten the tough another drink anyway for a couple of reasons.

1. He's drunk, and doesn't mean the guy any ill will.
2. Probably didn't notice how close it came to an actual fistfight.
3. Even if he he did realize, he wouldn't have wanted to compromise the mission. He's somewhat of a functioning alcoholic.

I'll post within the next couple of hours.

Apologies for my lack of posting - had a manic couple of days at work. Will post IC tomorrow.

I’ll be posting tonight

I added the following bit to the last turn post:



And updated the campaign map.

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This message was last edited by the GM at 04:24, Sat 21 Sept 2019.