McCloud is very interested in command - so that will be how it ends up.

Perhaps switch COmartin for Keth.

That keeps Comartin and Drano together - Nuitari to keep them in line. It also seperates Comartin and McCloud.

It actually also spaces out the PAs.

My intention is to completely split the threads as well - there will be times when exchanges can be made - but most of the time you will not be interacting unless over the radio.

Keth and Comartin switched.

I forgot to mention one other consideration, I kept the dragon juicers on a separate platoon from the hatchling dragon who will soon be joining us.

I'm cool with that. Rest assured though that Dyvalis will only get worse. I'll avoid messing up the missions, but I've been plotting Dyvalis' decent into madness and you have to admit those 4D transformations are a useful tool. It's wise that he's no longer in a leadership role. Van too. Frankly I don't really have the time to invest in leadership. I'm happy with them both being Sergeants, but Dyvalis will be pretty bent out of shape about it.

These squads of course won't take effect until we bust in and grab our people. Poor PCs. Getting kidnapped can be so boring.

Actually I was hoping you guys would split up before the attack - and do the entire battle in 2 seperate threads - like you attack from 2 sides or something.

   Just so I'm clear... we have the Tolkeen Renegades who captured the dropship and are interrogating their prisoners, somewhere to the east.  The force we just obliterated with the APC is unrelated (as far as we know) and we've also got some kind of air strike coming from an unknown direction to support the troops we just massacred.

   And we've also got a vampire nest five miles in which direction?

Ishpeming CS ally came from the north

the farm and vampires are 5 miles east

the traitors are as per teh map I posted a couple days ago. south east.

And correct on the air strike.

Just for reference on the Dropship front, Mephisto's report puts them already landed and separated. You said that took an hour to happen though, and this thread is still maybe only 30 minutes past the point when the ship was taken prisoner. At least that's the impression I got from what times I read. Has it been an hour already?

Whoops...

You're right I shouldn't have made that post with Mephisto...

um....

I know the fight just ended, but for reference :

Photios, and Niles are being transfered to some commando unit (out of game until players return).

Van, Thasha and Lotus are wounded and will be in the hospital.

Dyvalis is being held for therapy, but described as "Temporal study".

Amy and Hopper are being transfered to 4th platoon.

I am updating the members thread to reflect the current roster (plus the new members waiting at the new fort).

Guess Lotus doesn't have to be in a hospital.

Disharmony has been absent a little while now, keep her delayed in Tolkeen before she can officially join up. She can come in later if she comes back.

So, what you will be telling them :

Dyvalis was reassigned to Tolkeen Intelligence

Amy and Hopper reassigned to 4th platoon

And for your knowledge :

Two new recruits are waiting at Juyong Outpost (which was just attacked) (Jake and Signal).

So who is left on the team?

Silvermasque
Keth
Heinrich
Disharmony
Mephisto
Boris
Lotus
Jack
Drano
Comartin
Nuitari
Na-Wa

Present is Lieutenant Wynn, in charge of outpost operations. Major Karno, in charge of Pluto Company. LT Charles, Pukt and Shelton of the other platoons.

After everyone introduces themselves, Major Karno produces a map of the area. He points out two locations on either side of the outpost. "Lieutenant Shelton, 1st Platoon is to set up here and cover the route between Juyong and Jiankou Outpost, Mars Company has a platoon out there on their side as well. Pukt, same thing between us and Gubeikou.

Nuitari I want you to take your people out to the east side and prepare a defensive position ahead of those guard towers, at least until they get repaired. Send out a couple patrols, and eliminate any Coalition forces in the area. Charles, you can discuss with Sergeant Randleman how regarding space in the hangar bay, and orders for the juggernauts. I want the air clear, for 3rd Platoon at all times.

Lieutenant Wynn, I understand my platoon has quarters prepared for everyone? that is perfect. Until further notice, my platoon will report to you for outpost detail, while I set up an office, and contact with Lieutenant Colonel Andries".

A private Leckie, eventually wheels a cart over for the officers to prepare plates of breakfast as well.

Nuitari is served after the Major "Would you like some Lieutenant?" He asked politely, so as to not upset anyone by interrupting.

Leckie was used to dealing with officers. He joined up to fight, but wound up serving as an aide to the Major. He assumed he must be good at balancing the right amount of modest groveling, while still remaining proud and strong in appearance.

   "Thanks Private." Nuitari responds and takes his food.  "Do we know what the Coalition presence is like in the area?  Will we encounter their own scouting patrols or full search and destroy teams?  Also, what do we know about Fort MacDuff? How many troops, power armour, security.  Is there an opportunity for a covert strike team to do some damage and delay an attack?"

"Proper recon has not been conducted as of yet. We don't know anything about MacDuff, but that will soon change with your patrols Nuitari. If you can also take care of recon on the Fort please. If you spot an opportunity for an attack, by all means let me know, and we will make it happen. But yes, The CS patrol the area as well."

   Nuitari has his trusty leather bound notebook open and is drawing up his list.  He makes two columns and jots down the names of whom he wants in each squad:

Nuitari          Silvermasque
Drano Pierce     Lotus
Comartin         Jack
Na-Wa            Mephisto
Jake             Boris
Heinrich         Thasha
                 Signal
Alu Demon #1
Alu Demon #2     BrekShall Demon
Mare             Asurk-Demon

   "I think I've worked out how I'll split the platoon into two squads for the patrols.  With your permission, we'll all begin setting up a defensive position beyond the gate.  Once ready, we'll alternate between the two teams on patrol and manning the defenses over the next few days."

"I would like you to break it down further, utilize Drano as a squad leader and make at least 3 teams."

Nuitari
Boris
NaWa
Jake
Alu x2
Mare

Silvermasque
Comartin
Signal
Thasha
Heinrich

Drano
Smoke
Lotus
Jack
Mephisto
Brek-Shall
Asurk


This spreads out the strengths evenly for the most part. Keeps Lotus/Nuitari and Drano/NaWa apart, and spreads out my 3 main NPCs. Once the towers are reconstructed and such, all 3 groups will go out on patrols.

   "Understood, I'll make it so."

   Nuitari responds to Drano on the radio.  "Go around.  There's no need to take a risk for empty buildings.  Check it out from a distance, make sure it is deserted.  I'll ask for a demolitions team."

   Nuitari then switches channels and tries to get a hold of Major Karno.  "Major Karno call Lieutenant Solinari." After receiving a 'go ahead', Nuitari continues. "Squad three will be avoiding a small deserted village known to be mined.  Can we get a demolitions team to either clear the main road of mines or go in and verify it is deserted and not being used by the enemy?"

"I'll see what I can do Lieutenant."
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"I don't have a team for you LT, I've got one guy, a psi-stalker. He is also from the outpost here. I am sending him over to you. Also, I hear Disharmony has been cleared to join us afterall, she is on route from Tolkeen."