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Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (Part II)

Posted by Cap'n RaeFor group 0
Steven Drew
player, 59 posts
Sergeant
USMC
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 05:18
  • msg #43

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)


  Drew:

  Having helped in whatever way he could in the sickbay finaly finds a corner and leans against the wall and slumps down exhausted.  He smells of smoke and battle.  And is covered now in blood in addition to the other stains.  He stares at his blood covered hands.  And then to the floor.  His head slowly falls back against the bulkhead and falls asleep with his knees against his chest.  Drew will remain there for sometime until someone wakes him.


  When Drew does awake his will grit his teeth in agony, his knees burn, his legs having fallen asleep in the cramped position.  The boats jolting wakes him.  And he fights through the pain as the blood rushes back to his legs.  He gets up unsteady.  He works his way on unsteady legs back to his berth.  He sees his weapon sitting on his bunk.

"Fuck" he whispers.  He pulls out a rag and begins to wipe the machinegun down as he disassembles it inspecting each part and wipping it the carbon off, he sets the peices in order of assembly.  When all is finished he will then reassemble the weapon and test it doing a function check.  He will then do an ammo count.  That is the bulk of his equipment.

  Drew in a fog realizes his mouth is very dry.  He moves down the corridor to find the galley and get something to drink to quench his thirst.

  He sits down in his bloody and grimy clothes.  Realising how they look he pauses.  He finishes drinking then goes off to wash his shirt at least and get some real sleep in his bunk.


  As the tug moves into port Drew awakes.  He hears the activity within the berthing area and on deck and stirs.  He grabs his blouse which is still semi damp and forces his arms through the sleeves.    He goes to see what is going on.

  He watches as the people line the dock.  The wounded are off loaded.  He wonders "How are those poor bastards gonna get along...whats gonna happen when we go....poor fuckers."


  Drew is silent.  He thinks of the wounded and the dead.    His damp uniform blouse is drying in the sun.  He feel slightly warm.  As the people prepare to leave the boat Drew wonders if he should do or not.  He decides to go.   He goes back to his berth and grabs the rifle and grenade launcher that was loaned to him.  He wonders,  "What was the name of the guy who loaned this to me?  I gotta get it back ta him."  He grabs the weapon and follows the mass of people silently.

  Once there he takes a seat and pauses as the preist says his thing.  He then like a robot eats, taking food, passing it to his left and his right as asked.  But he eats in silence.  He doesn't eat alot but he does eat and since he hasn't eaten much in the last several days he is full rather quickly.

  After eating he feels sleepy.  He feels a bit more comfortable.  A evil thought comes to mind,  ""All I need now is a drink and a hot woman, hehehe."  A smile forms across his face with that thought as he sits there and observing the people.

Sgt Drew
Partaking in the breakfast
Dawid Waldus Piotrowski
player, 1419 posts
Ex-Sergeant
Polish Artillerist
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 10:22
  • msg #44

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

In reply to Jan Cerny (msg #42):

Pausing from eating, Dawid looked at Jan and nodded wearily. Still, his face wore a ghost of a smile.

"Yes my friend, I can well imagine. Perhaps one day the wolves will roam here, too? Maybe we too should fortify ourselves inside the church, if not literally. I would do anything to deliver my people from these horrors, but it seems like all we accomplish costs so much. Were that I was a wolf myself, without conscience or mercy."

He grew more serious. "It's lucky that soldier of the Baron's we captured cooperated. I would have shot him without a thought, otherwise. Others may see this conflict as NATO vs. Warsaw Pact, fought according to the laws of war and the Geneva Convention. To me, most of who we fight are all criminals, the pirates and ruthless warlords like the Baron. I will not rest until all the wolves are dead. At least those that walk on two legs."

Drew come in, carrying Dawid's Tantal/BG-15. "Sergeant Drew! Please, come over here and have a seat. How did my weapon perform? Was it stalwart and trustworthy?"
Minh Quyen
player, 448 posts
Spec-4
U.S. Army Military Police
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 14:33
  • msg #45

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

After getting back aboard the tug, Quyen reported to the sick bay where he leg needed proper attention. She had it wrapped in field dressing, but the job had been in haste and had come loose. Blood covered the wound, bandage and he pant leg downward from the injury.

Along the way, she overhead the exchange between the Hauptmann and Drew, but passed by quietly. She hadn't spoken since coming aboard, and barely uttered a word to Anneka when it was her turn to be under her hands.

Konrad Bayer:
After ensuring platoon was getting busy conducting unit admin and not slacking off just yet, he approaches every member of the team and asks the same question, "Do you have a chemical defense suit?"


When the CO came by, Quyen replies quietly, "No sir. I don't have one. Just my respirator."

Sitting in the cramped sickbay, Quyen waits until she is can be discharged by Anneka. While she waits she says to Drew, "Hey... yeah you. Careful. People with bad attitudes on board have been known to be tossed overboard. Even those who had a shitty week."

She then rises when Anneka discharges her and heads to galley. While she eats, she remains quiet... a million thoughts going through her head.
Konrad Bayer
player, 1060 posts
Hauptmann
Panzergrenadier
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 17:51
  • msg #46

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

After canvassing the team for any chemical defense suits, Bayer waits for the tug to reach its destination up on the bridge with Adam. He acts as lookout, scanning the banks of the Vistula for hidden danger. It also served as excuse for his own silence and solitude. He still hadn't addressed the team on the raid, still mulling over the right words. Knowing him, when it came to the time, he probably just leave it at "well done."

Once they finished unloading and marching back to town, Bayer entered the parish hall where he neatly dropped his gear, rifle, and body armor in a corner. Then sitting down, looked over at the Bishop...

Cap'n Rae:
"Please, eat." Then he sits near Bayer, patiently awaiting a report on the battle.


"Well..." Bayer started slowly. Then clearing his thought, continued, "Well. We've achieved most of our objectives. A significant portion of the pirate forces have been... umm, eliminated. They have also lost a number of their riverine assets, the boats rather, and certainly the larger vessels." He found the words a challenge to come by. Suddenly finding English difficult to communicate with. How could you sum up all that happened easily to this man? It would have been far easier to give him an impersonal sitrep on the mission, but tried to keep it "real".

He continued, "Our losses have been heavy as you can see. This includew one of of my officers that I've lost. Your men were exemplary. Solid, well rounded soldiers the lot of them. Heroes, from what I've seen really."

He shook his head, "It was a tactical victory. However my men and I will need to return. To leave it now I believe would be a mistake. I won't ask any of your men to join us this time around. I initiated a withdraw, to preserve our forces, but the task is unfinished, and I would like to try to recover some equipment."

Changing the topic for a moment, mostly to clear his thoughts on the matter, he asks, "In all of the fighting around here. Has anyone in your community been able to salvage a chemical defense suit... it looks like a set of overalls but is made of a thick material?"

Following an answer he continues, "So. Yes. A large part of the enemy force has been dealt with enough losses I believe will significantly reduce the threat they pose to your town. A warlord in Warsaw may be another matter... which is why I want to return to the pirate camp."

"In addition the gas has been put to use and no longer a burden or danger to your people. Which is why I need one or two suits."


"In the meantime, my team will request rest and food."

He stops and adds, "Any specific questions or concerns you have I will answer. Until then, pardon my limited report. Today has been a challenge."
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Tom Jones
player, 22 posts
Private
2 KINGS, King's Regiment
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 18:42
  • msg #47

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)



Tom moves down from his position on the quarter deck once the tug docks. He helps with the movement of the wounded but with no real medical skills he leaves the treatment to those who know what they are doing.

When the Captain canvas him on the NBC suits he explains most of his kit was lost in the hasty retreat his unit undertook near then end of their last combat manoeuvre. He then moves towards the body of Lt Wicks transferring it towards the makeshift morgue near the triage. Tom removes the lieutenants drop leg holster, pistol helmet and uplifts his webbing and grenadiers vest that Minh had left by the body.

He then sits on the step of the building and creates a list of the equipment to give the Captain. Once completed Tom follows the other members of the group towards the food and drink offered by the town leader.

When Tom sees the Captain he approaches and gives him a run down of the kit recovered from Wicks offering up the gas mask and three NBC filters from the New Zealanders pack. He then joins the other and begins eating.
Mariusz Tokarski
player, 588 posts
Polish
Teenaged Partisan
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 19:27
  • msg #48

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Mariusz looked at Tom and Drew and said, "After food I'd like the pair of you to come with me on the tug. I don't know what we have left by way of equipment and clothes since our last encounter with refugees, but what we have is yours. You'll have your pick of what we have."
Griet Niewiadomska
player, 523 posts
Polish Navy - CPO
Krakow ORMO
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 19:32
  • msg #49

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Griet listened to the Kaptain's assessment, "I'd concur that your men were exemplary, Bishop, and the losses are tragic. However, their lives weren't in vain, with the pirates robbed of their transport and the Warlord of Warsaw on the other side of the river, the town is in a more secure position, if you can keep them from crossing the river in force, they'll have difficulty reaching you."

she was weary and wanted to make clear that no one had died in vain. Whilst the Krowla was around, the people her were safer than they had been. Once it left their lives would be harder as constant vigilance would be the price of security.
Dawid Waldus Piotrowski
player, 1420 posts
Ex-Sergeant
Polish Artillerist
Mon 9 Nov 2009
at 21:14
  • msg #50

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

In reply to Griet Niewiadomska (msg #49):

Dawid looked up, and excused himself from the conversation with Jan.

"I concur. Things went well and the Pirates are largely beaten. The Pirates are criminals. There is a chance they will call it quits after the beating they just took, but we can't be sure. As well, the Baron's men were supposedly coming to reinforce their Pirate allies, that's something we need to address."
Cap'n Rae
GM, 1512 posts
Long-time T2K Fan
First-time GM
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 00:11
  • msg #51

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)


The militia leader listens carefully as the obviously fatigued German officer gives his informal report on the morning's battle.

"Thank you Hauptman. I don't think we have any proper chemical suits. I may be able to find some gas masks for you, though." He clears his throat. "Coming to the point, Hauptman, how many of my men were lost?" The Bishop had most certainly noticed the conspicuous absenses of several of his core of veteran militia fighters.
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Robert 'Tuck' Tucker
player, 687 posts
Platoon Sergeant
10th Mountain Division
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 02:18
  • msg #52

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Tucker carries himself and his gear off of the tug and then follows the others to get something to eat.  Tucker adds nothing to the conversation unless he is specifically asked and looks like he can barely hold his body up and eat properly.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:43, Tue 10 Nov 2009.
Konrad Bayer
player, 1061 posts
Hauptmann
Panzergrenadier
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 03:31
  • msg #53

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Cap'n Rae:
"Thank you Hauptman. I don't think we have any proper chemical suits. I may be able to find some gas masks for you, though." He clears his throat. "Coming to the point, Hauptman, how many of my men were lost?" The Bishop had most certainly noticed the conspicuous absenses of several of his core of veteran militia fighters.


Bayer answers the Bishop after a quick mental calculation based on the head count he ensured was given before the raiding party left the objective. He then adds, "Unfortunately we were in no position to retrieve all of our dead. Hopefully on our return we will be able to scatter the enemy enough to do so."

While he eats, Bayer listens to those who augmented his report. He nods silently when Griet mentions the river now a much more effective obstacle in keeping the enemy at bay. He was disappointed however upon hearing about the lack of any old chem suits, as he really wanted to recover the AGS and a few other items which they could decontaminate in order to help offset the material losses they suffered. He then explains the purpose of his interest in acquiring the suits.
Steven Drew
player, 60 posts
Sergeant
USMC
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 04:54
  • msg #54

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Minh Quyen:
Along the way, she overhead the exchange between the Hauptmann and Drew, but passed by quietly. She hadn't spoken since coming aboard, and barely uttered a word to Anneka when it was her turn to be under her hands.

Konrad Bayer:
After ensuring platoon was getting busy conducting unit admin and not slacking off just yet, he approaches every member of the team and asks the same question, "Do you have a chemical defense suit?"


When the CO came by, Quyen replies quietly, "No sir. I don't have one. Just my respirator."

Sitting in the cramped sickbay, Quyen waits until she is can be discharged by Anneka. While she waits she says to Drew, "Hey... yeah you. Careful. People with bad attitudes on board have been known to be tossed overboard. Even those who had a shitty week."



  Drew:

"Yeah just like your kind, a real betty badass.  Fuckin MP's like that say sweety, can't spell WIMP without an M and a P."

  As he looks at her injured leg.

"Yer in no position ta be talkin smack chicky.  Who do ya think is gonna be changin yer dressings or the next time ya take a round or two.  Lemme tell ya a big rule of the grunts, <as he closes to her almost nose to nose> "DON'T FUCK WITH THE PEOPLE WHO YOU EXPECT TA SAVE YER LIFE!"  <he backs off and adds in a more normal tone>  "It isn't all that smart there Betty."

Drew backs off returning to his duties and then replies,

"Don't ever fuckin threaten me again.  I aint got a warm fuzy for ya.  Especialy after yer firing off those poison rounds....yer fuckin evil."  He casts an icy stare at someone he truly considers evil.
Steven Drew
player, 61 posts
Sergeant
USMC
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 05:02
  • msg #55

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Dawid Waldus Piotrowski:
In reply to Jan Cerny (msg #42):

Pausing from eating, Dawid looked at Jan and nodded wearily. Still, his face wore a ghost of a smile.

"Yes my friend, I can well imagine. Perhaps one day the wolves will roam here, too? Maybe we too should fortify ourselves inside the church, if not literally. I would do anything to deliver my people from these horrors, but it seems like all we accomplish costs so much. Were that I was a wolf myself, without conscience or mercy."

He grew more serious. "It's lucky that soldier of the Baron's we captured cooperated. I would have shot him without a thought, otherwise. Others may see this conflict as NATO vs. Warsaw Pact, fought according to the laws of war and the Geneva Convention. To me, most of who we fight are all criminals, the pirates and ruthless warlords like the Baron. I will not rest until all the wolves are dead. At least those that walk on two legs."

Drew come in, carrying Dawid's Tantal/BG-15. "Sergeant Drew! Please, come over here and have a seat. How did my weapon perform? Was it stalwart and trustworthy?"


  Drew:

Drew nods and forces a smile and takes a seat as directed.

Drew smiles at the man,

"Luckily I wasn't required to use it.  I carried it, but I used the machinegun.  So it is as you gave it.  But, I would like to clean it before returning it to you none the less.  Again, I thank you for trusting me enough to loan me your rifle."
Minh Quyen
player, 449 posts
Spec-4
U.S. Army Military Police
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 05:24
  • msg #56

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Steven Drew:
"Yer in no position ta be talkin smack chicky.  Who do ya think is gonna be changin yer dressings or the next time ya take a round or two.  Lemme tell ya a big rule of the grunts, <as he closes to her almost nose to nose> "DON'T FUCK WITH THE PEOPLE WHO YOU EXPECT TA SAVE YER LIFE!"  <he backs off and adds in a more normal tone>  "It isn't all that smart there Betty."


"That's exactly the problem. I don't expect you to do anything." she replies. "Except maybe moan and cry when people need answers or for you to work with the team."

"Who's going to change the dressing? Everyone here I've come to trust. I have no reason trust you."


Steven Drew:
"Don't ever fuckin threaten me again."


"Don't worry. You won't get a second chance." she adds.
Steven Drew
player, 62 posts
Sergeant
USMC
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 05:37
  • msg #57

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Robert 'Tuck' Tucker:
Tucker carries himself and his gear off of the tug and then follows the others to get something to eat.  Tucker adds nothing to the conversation unless he is specifically asked and looks like he can barely hold his body up and eat properly.


Drew:

  Drew will be one of the troop bringing up the rear of the group.  He sees Tucker,

"Hey, hows it goin Army?  Whats the score?" he asks trying ta be semi cheerful.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:04, Tue 10 Nov 2009.
Steven Drew
player, 63 posts
Sergeant
USMC
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 05:39
  • msg #58

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Mariusz Tokarski:
Mariusz looked at Tom and Drew and said, "After food I'd like the pair of you to come with me on the tug. I don't know what we have left by way of equipment and clothes since our last encounter with refugees, but what we have is yours. You'll have your pick of what we have."



  Drew:

"Thank you.  Thank you very much." Drew says feeling very humbled.

"Thank you for hooking me up dude.  I really do apreciate it."
Steven Drew
player, 64 posts
Sergeant
USMC
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 06:03
  • msg #59

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Minh Quyen:
Steven Drew:
"Yer in no position ta be talkin smack chicky.  Who do ya think is gonna be changin yer dressings or the next time ya take a round or two.  Lemme tell ya a big rule of the grunts, <as he closes to her almost nose to nose> "DON'T FUCK WITH THE PEOPLE WHO YOU EXPECT TA SAVE YER LIFE!"  <he backs off and adds in a more normal tone>  "It isn't all that smart there Betty."


"That's exactly the problem. I don't expect you to do anything." she replies. "Except maybe moan and cry when people need answers or for you to work with the team."

  Drew:

"Oh that's rich sweetheart,  I was with a team, covering the guys with my 240.  You were on your own playing Jane Wayne with those poison rounds doin your own thing.   Fuckin EM PEEs you fuckers aren't team players....oh man, hahaha what a joke."

"Who's going to change the dressing? Everyone here I've come to trust. I have no reason trust you."


"At least I haven't used weapons of mass destruction....what kind of a sick person uses em,  no sane person wants to.  I bet you felt like God."

Steven Drew:
"Don't ever fuckin threaten me again."


"Don't worry. You won't get a second chance." she adds.


  Drew pauses,

"You just fuckin did.  Just like a bitch, has ta get the last word it."

  As he eyes her wounded leg.

"Stay the fuck away from me, or I may just forget you got a fucked up leg.  Now get the fuck outa here, we got wounded ta deal with or are you that selfish you wanna finish a pissing contest and deny them treatment for your own ego."

Drew turns and returns to helping the other wounded.  He is done quibbling with a self centered woman/MP who has a need to be in control and get the last word in while it robs others of his skills.

Drew
Returning to helping the wounded
Ignoring the egocentric MP
Dawid Waldus Piotrowski
player, 1421 posts
Ex-Sergeant
Polish Artillerist
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 06:58
  • msg #60

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Dawid smiled as he accepted the rifle and lifchik ammo vest.

"I am glad! You are a true warrior."


Steven Drew:
  Drew pauses,

"You just fuckin did.  Just like a bitch, has ta get the last word it."


Dawid laughed at the unintentional irony. "Indeed! A true bitch always has the last word, eh?"

He smiled, non-confrontationally. "Look, Sergeant Drew, I see you are upset. No one has actually threatened you, Corporal Quyen was using what you would call a figure of speech. No one's been thrown overboard, but we have encouraged troublemakers to leave. There is little enough of a formal command structure, we can only tolerate so much dissent, even from seasoned warriors."

He held apart his hands in a mea culpa gesture.

"I have my share of complaints, but I know when to pull back, and I never make it personal with anyone. If you are going to blame anyone for the use of chemicals, I'm a representative of the true Polish government, and I advocated for employing them. I take full moral responsibility."

"You may have been asked to stay for the mean time, but to be clear you are... how shall we say... on probation?"

This message was last edited by the player at 07:08, Tue 10 Nov 2009.
Konrad Bayer
player, 1062 posts
Hauptmann
Panzergrenadier
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 11:36
  • msg #62

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

When a chance was given, Bayer turns to Dawid and says, "Regarding that stores request I mentioned back on the tug... Secure Wick's gear and put aside the 40mm for me. Anyone need supplies should see you as soon as possible."

"What's the count on the remaining mortar bombs by the way? Any?" he asks, getting an early start on figuring out the status of the unit. Then Bayer adds, "Good shooting by the way. We almost had it at one point."

With the positive reinforcement started, Bayer continues, "Actually yes, it must be said - well done everyone. We had great odds against us today and numbers weren't the only thing not in our favor." He then looks at Mariusz and adds, "Be proud. You led your squad well."

OOC - Who is not at least partially combat capable? Only Tucker?
Tom Jones
player, 24 posts
Private
2 KINGS, King's Regiment
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 22:12
  • msg #63

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)


After finishing his meal Tom returns the Ak-74su to the militia stockpile and removes the drum magazine from the captured RPK. Seeing it wont fit his own weapon he returns it to the pile.He then adds Wicks gear to the general stores when he accompanies Drew and Mariusz to the tug. He loads the 40mm grenades requested by the Captain into his pack as well as the sig pistol and holster, the ka-bar knife and the m65 jacket. The rest he adds to the weapons locker on the tug.

Once finished he thanks Mariusz and walks back to the village dropping off the grenades on the way. He then finds Dawid and asks if there is any tasks that need doing.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:45, Thu 12 Nov 2009.
Cap'n Rae
GM, 1514 posts
Long-time T2K Fan
First-time GM
Tue 10 Nov 2009
at 22:55
  • msg #64

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Konrad Bayer:
Bayer answers the Bishop after a quick mental calculation based on the head count he ensured was given before the raiding party left the objective. He then adds, "Unfortunately we were in no position to retrieve all of our dead. Hopefully on our return we will be able to scatter the enemy enough to do so."


"I don't think you should go back. Without their boats, the pirates' threat has been diminished considerably. You can't hope to win a battle of attrition with them, especially if they've been reinforced by more of Czarny's men. I would have hoped our dead could receive a proper Catholic burial but it is not worth losing more men to bring back their bodies. He will understand."

He crosses himself before continuing,

"We need you more here. The weapons you captured will help equip more of the militia but most of them still need more training. Our defenses could also use your professionally trained eye. You have a combat engineer among you? Please, I wouldn't presume to try to order you to do- or not to do- anything. But I really think another the risks of another trip to the pirate camp outweigh the potential rewards."
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:56, Tue 10 Nov 2009.
Konrad Bayer
player, 1064 posts
Hauptmann
Panzergrenadier
Wed 11 Nov 2009
at 10:23
  • msg #65

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Cap'n Rae:
"Our defenses could also use your professionally trained eye. You have a combat engineer among you? "


Nodding to Quyen, Bayer says, "We have a skilled combat engineer yes." Then motioning to Tucker and Dawid, he continues, "And as you've seen earlier, my NCOs have more than sufficient expertise in small unit cadre training for the men who will man those defenses."

After a brief pause Bayer taps the table lightly and says, "If you don't want us to further harass the pirates, then I will make no objection to that. I can settle with the current situation. However, I am still very concerned about recovering some of our gear... particularly an automatic grenade launcher weapon and its ammo, among other things."

"That won't interfere with us here. We will still be able to assist you with a defensive plan." he adds.

Bayer isn't interested in arguing his concerns with the Bishop. If the man still objects, Bayer will leave it how it is for now. Changing the subject he asks, "That trader. The one with the camel. Do you know of his whereabouts, or when he is expected to return?"
Cap'n Rae
GM, 1517 posts
Long-time T2K Fan
First-time GM
Wed 11 Nov 2009
at 16:01
  • msg #66

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)

Konrad Bayer:
Cap'n Rae:
"Our defenses could also use your professionally trained eye. You have a combat engineer among you? "


Nodding to Quyen, Bayer says, "We have a skilled combat engineer yes." Then motioning to Tucker and Dawid, he continues, "And as you've seen earlier, my NCOs have more than sufficient expertise in small unit cadre training for the men who will man those defenses."


"Excellent." He addresses Quyen. "I would like you to look over the map of our defensive perimeter and make suggestions. If you can ride, I could even give you a tour of all of our established defensive positions."

Konrad Bayer:
After a brief pause Bayer taps the table lightly and says, "If you don't want us to further harass the pirates, then I will make no objection to that. I can settle with the current situation. However, I am still very concerned about recovering some of our gear... particularly an automatic grenade launcher weapon and its ammo, among other things."


The Bishop frowns slightly, "Your automatic grenade launcher may have damaged during the battle. Or it could be gone when you get there. And, without protective gear... I have seen what VX does to a man. I will say no more but I don't think you should return to that hornet's nest for so small a thing. It is, however, your perogative. Please think on my words."

Konrad Bayer:
Bayer isn't interested in arguing his concerns with the Bishop. If the man still objects, Bayer will leave it how it is for now. Changing the subject he asks, "That trader. The one with the camel. Do you know of his whereabouts, or when he is expected to return?"


"Jupyzyk 'the Gypsy'? He's still here. His camel is sick, he says." He chuckles softly. "I can't keep a straight face when I say it. I think he wanted to stay to until the assault force returned. He's got another trip planned, I believe. Would you like to speak to him? I can send for him or Lukasz can take you to his 'warehouse'.

The Bishop's smile evaporates quickly. When he continues, his tone is solemn.

"There is one more thing. I'm not sure how to say this- there's been so much loss today, already... Your comrade, Kasparov, he died last night. The sisters did everything they could for him but they could not save him. I'm sorry."
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:36, Wed 11 Nov 2009.
Cap'n Rae
GM, 1518 posts
Long-time T2K Fan
First-time GM
Wed 11 Nov 2009
at 16:32
  • msg #67

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)


Sunday, Oct. 15
1700hrs.
43F
Clear skies
Slight breeze from the NE
Gora Kalwaria, Poland


The day passes slowly and quietly. It is warmer than it has been for weeks. The team is free to come and go as they please. In the late afternoon, as the temperature begins to drop again, a funeral mass [in absentia] is held for the fallen in the open square in front one of the town's churches. Most of the town, it seems, is packed into the square in order to pay their respects. Looking out over the crowd, it is surprising how many unescorted (i.e. single) women there are in the town's population. The males, a minority in Gora-Kalwaria, are mostly quite young or rather old. The fruit of the town's manhood serves in the militia, and the loss of even a dozen fighters represents a significant fraction of Gora-Kalwaria's masculinity.

The party walks back to their lodgings in a subdued mood, stopped a few times by grateful townspeople. They also catch a couple of accusing glares. Dinner is served early.

OOC: This would be a good time to discuss the group's near future plans, IC. The town clearly needs you. With the pirates hold over the Vistula broken, Adam is eager to return to Warsaw in search of his family. The town is open for your PCs to explore and you are free to interact with its people. I don't want to script things too much but there may be a couple of setpiece encounters.
This message was last edited by the GM at 16:34, Wed 11 Nov 2009.
Tom Jones
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2 KINGS, King's Regiment
Wed 11 Nov 2009
at 20:21
  • msg #68

Re: Ch. 14: Gora Kalwaria (continued)


Tom sets up the RPK and field strips the weapon beginning a through examination and clean. He tops off all his magazines (-96 from stores)and puts them into his chest rig. He then slings the weapon and heads off to find Dawid.

So whats the plan chief, are we going back ? Would'nt mind ending this for good. We should bring along one of the prisoners get some on the ground info where stuff was and where they stored the ammo for it ?

I could go and "persuade" it out of them now if you like ?

Tom looks towards the Polish NCO, a slight smile on his face Dawid does get the impression he is deadly serious.

Or we could hit the group that camel guys been trading with ? What where they Russian ? Did they get the equipment from the party on the other side that hit the mortars, should be an easy walk to get that stuff ?
This message was last edited by the player at 20:33, Wed 11 Nov 2009.
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